Laura's Romance Reveals Hidden Passions and Grim Consequences
A 19 year old Laura at Mme Mere's school plans elopement with Ernest, facing deception and social danger. Years later threats resurface as her husband uncovers a past of crime, leading to terror and a deadly mining disaster that tests love and destiny.
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Richmond
Woodbine
Laura Falconer
Mme Mere
Laura
Madame's
Lundort
Regt Trelawny
Pam
Clara
Ernest
Trover
Mme
Mero Sap
Madame
Gretna Green
Madam Merc
South Staffordsshire
Sackett Village
Sackett
Buiphy
Measter
Dinmitt
Cavail
Michiel Raine
Oweek
Iohn Todd
Tim Uglack
BU Yates
Hill Yates
Tagaster
Phen
Santa
Tenry
Danot
Tamara
Thell
WN. O ¥. Ledger
From Tailors to Royal Dragoons A Regimental Origin Story
The Fifteenth Light Dragoons trace their unique origin to a 1774 project raising corps modeled on Prussian hussars. London tailors formed a regiment, later praised by George II, and named the Royal Fifteenth Hussars after royal approval. Buenos Ayres population estimated at 580000 with high birth rate and 14 percent out of wedlock. Immigation aided 14000 last four.
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Pall Mall
Hussars
Elliott
Horse Grenadier Guarda
A. D
Lord Heathfield
London
Coronel
Minden
Ferdinand
George II
Hide Turk
King’s Own Royal Light Dragoons
Buenos Ayres
Tax reform studies seek input on a nationwide tax system
These studies invite public opinion on taxation beyond tariffs and look to land value increases as a key benefit. Citizens are urged to send brief opinions to the office or to P. O. Box 68 in Buffalo New York.
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P. O. Box
Buffalo
N.Y
Judge Rules Land Holdings Against Public Policy in Coal Case
Judge Gibons in a qua warranto suit against Spring Valley Coal Co. says owning 1 500 acres and mining rights to 31 000 acres may be contrary to public policy. He urges tax law enforcement to curb land speculation and calls for assessor reform to end land monopolies and improve justice.
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Spring Valley Coal Co
Moloney
Gibbons
Chicago
The
Spring Valley Co
Vennsylvania
Upper Michigan
Corp
Spring Valley
Chicare Weralrt
Ohio firms flee state over hard law on incorporation
Ohio's new Hard Jaw law forces companies incorporated here but doing business in other states to register and pay a one tenth of 1 percent capital stock license. Secretary Taylor cites about 300 affected, only 42 registered by day’s end. penalties include 10800 monthly fines and loss of standing in court. The Paragon Oil Co reregistered in West Virginia amid the dispute.
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Madame
Clara
Laura
Ernest
Cannock Chase
Landra
Tredaway
Swantaver
Enoigh
Tor
Henry
Ohio
New Jersey
West Virginia
Supreme Court of
Kecretary
Paragon Oil Co
Taylor
Ohi
Irving
Difficulty in finding work and rising public relief needs
In a speech, the Marquis of Salisbury argues the immigration restriction bill will worsen unemployment and increase the number of people seeking public relief as economic pressures grow.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Census Returns Reveal U S Government Receipts
Census data show total receipts of federal state county city and township governments in 1590 at 982 390 315 dollars. State and local taxation on real estate produced 329 742 000 dollars, tariff duties lagged by over 100 million. Overall government cost estimated near one billion dollars annually. Philadelphia Record.
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United States
Phila
Delphia
Taxing Business and the Territorial Tax Debate
The article argues against heavy licensing and internal taxes on business and cites constitutional limits on state taxation of interstate commerce. It notes a St Louis businessmen’s alliance to challenge onerous laws and explains that states may tax and license occupations but not when it improperly taxes interstate commerce. It concludes with a moral call to reform to improve national welfare and reduce temptations to wrongdoing.
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St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Wholsale Grocers’ Association
Supreme Court of the United States
Cal
Samba Hirden
Vince
Labor Day Becomes National Public Holiday in Congress Action
The article reports that Congress passed a law making the first Monday in September a national public holiday known as Labor Day or Labor’s Holiday. It notes this effect is nationwide in DC and federal offices, while states may differ for state-level holidays. It explains limitations on state recognition and emphasizes federal acknowledgment of labor’s anniversary.
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Congress
Washington
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Africaniets
Lews
Mississippi
District of Columbia
Executive
Organized
Removing Hat Etiquette Across Lands and Eras
A reflective essay contests the custom of removing hats in greeting. It contrasts American independence with European custom, citing observers from the Houston Journal and Walt Whitman. It discusses social judgments, practicality, and whether the bare head conveys genuine respect or mere habit.
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Walt Whitman
Heronian
Spain
Catard
The First Meerschaum Pipemaker of Pesth
Shoemaker Kaval Kowates of Pesth in Fs23 carved and smoked the first meerschaum pipe using a light porous clay gifted by Count Andrassy after a Turkish mission. The Count kept his pipe as a curiosity and Kowates’ piece is preserved in the Perth museum. The tale notes the devil sought to spoil his influence more than his property.
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Kaval Kowates
Kavol
Kavol Kowates
Perth
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TAX Reform Studies
Bolton Hall
Coming Nation
Jesus
Meersachaum
Joh
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