Tom Broxton Guardian Sparks Family Ghost Story
Jeannette Walworth presents a melodramatic tale in which Tom Broxton returns from college to confront his guardian Horace Matthews over lost papers that could ruin the Broxton estate. Olivia Matthews fights to protect her father as a voiceless dying man lies between truth and a vengeful old nurse and a claimed family ghost. The narrative tracks revelations of hidden letters, torn loyalties, and a looming reckoning at Broxton hall.
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Tom Broxton
Matthews
Tom
Jliman
Jim Martin
Spillman
Marto
Tom Braxton
Olivia Matthews
Broxton Hall
Ene
Col
Broxton
Mr. Thews
Tugy
Tom Urs
Wil
Olivia
Theysterious
Csi. Broxns
Xton
Hail
Westovers
Guardian
Clarence Westover
Suspicion and a Walk Through a Gloomy Evening
Olivia exits the Matthews cottage gate and walks east toward Spillman cottage as Dr. Govan reassures her father’s fragile condition. She questions Clarence and Malvina about past events, recalling Col Braxton’s Holsteins, while the scene shifts to a dusty road and her uneasy reflections on truth and madness. The mood is somber, with family secrets and fading trust shaping the night.
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Matthews Cottage
Olivia
Dr. Govan
Malvina
Ollie
Westover
Papa
Spillman
Tom Broxton
Miss Malvina
Braxton
Ulant
Jong
Winnie
Tom
Spilman
Speset
Miss Malvin
War map shows Cape Town Kimberley rail line battles in Natal
The text outlines British 8,600 under Methuen advancing along the Cape Town to Kimberley line. It details battles at Belmont Graf Pan and Modder River with British defeats, Gatacre near Stromberg routed, Buller at Tugela repulsed, and the siege of Ladysmith with Colenso bridge destroyed. It notes Boer numbers, strategic positions, and warns of looming moves toward Durban and possible March assault.
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South Africa
Cane Town
Cape Town-Kimberley
Methuen
Belmont
Modder River
Me‘theun
Graf Pan
Kimberley
Cecil Rhodes
Mafeking
Queenstown
Gatacre
Molteno
Stromberg
Ladysmith
Lang
Natal
Glencoe
Dundee
Yale
Tugela
Colenso
Durban
Baker
Delagoa Bay
Lorenzo Marquez
Europe
Transvaal
Review of the Battles in South Africa Field Marshal Roberts
On his arrival in South Africa, Field marshal Lord Roberts will find a British force of about 65,000 regulars and enough volunteers to make the total 1,000 men. Fifty thousand additional men will be sent. The British force is distributed as follows: Southern Natal, 20,000, De Aar and Belmont, 5,500, Ladysmith, 10,000, Cape Town.
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Methuen
Hanover
South Africa
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Buller
Tugela River
Orange Free State
Mafeking
Story
White
Gatacre
Bloemfontein
Stromberg
Kopjes
Molteno
Belmont
Gras Pan
Modder River
Dysmith
Symons
Glencoe
Dundee
Dunes
Yule
Free State
Joubert
Durban
Colenso
Natal
Tugela
Lord Roberts
Cape
Tkitchener
Scudan
de Aar
Cape Town
Dead Mother Spillman in Quiet Cottage
Olivia finds Miss Malvina dead after a night of sorrow and care, entering the Spillman cottage to confront truth. The scene shifts to a column of rapid clippings and notices, ending with a list of brief, varied items and a promotional medical ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Torpedo Boat Stockton Launched at Trigg Yards
Richmond Virginia December 28 The torpedo boat Stockton a sister ship to the Shubrick was successfully launched at the Trigg yards on Wednesday Promptly at 1 pm the blocks were removed and the boat dipped into the water marking its first floatin g test or act in service history
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Richmond
Stockton
Trigg Yards
Vandergrift Captain Dies After Attending Family Meeting
Capt J J Vandergrift 73 of Pittsburg died Tuesday night after attending a meeting for Gen Lawton’s family. He was worth over 10 million dollars and began life as a deck hand on a river steamboat.
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Pittsburg
J. J. Vandergrift
Lawton
Two Regiments Reach Manila
Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis received word that the Thirty-eighth and Fortieth infantry arrived Tuesday evening in Manila with no casualties.
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Manila
Washington
Otis
Fortieth
Ormonds Offers Daily Business Lunch at 1100 A Full Meal for 1100
Ormonds at 16 W. Pearlai advertises a daily business lunch from 10 am to 2 pm and a ladies lunch on the second floor. The notice highlights a complete meal deal and dining options for patrons in the area.
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Ormonds
W. Pearlai
Ticket Sales Dates and Return Limits Noted
The note lists a return value of 34.40 dollars for Cinamati with 4.40 in fees. It references H and D Ry ticket sales on December 30, 81 and January 1 with a final return by January 2. Ticket offices are Union Station and 25 W Washington St.
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Cinamati
Wia- Co
H&d. Ry
Union Station
Washington St
Gage Explains City Bank Role in Government Funds
Secretary of the treasury Gage says the National City Bank of New York acts only as the government's distributing agent. He notes the bank deposits bonds as security and handles internal revenue receipts about one million dollars daily, distributing funds pro rata to 66 banks across 21 states including Alabama and New York.
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Washington
Gage
National City Bank of New York
States
Alabama
Connecticut
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Maryland
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Virginia
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Provoked Tailor Thornburg Fined After Court Drama
James B. Thornburg, arrested on a charge of provoke, was fined one dollar and costs by Judge Alfred after being found guilty by Squire Smock. Thornburg, an insurance solicitor, had urged tailor Sniderman to pay on a stock policy, but Sniderman returned the policy, saying no money. Thornburg taunted Sniderman. the exchange provoked laughter in court as Sniderman claimed he never lost his temper or wanted to fight.
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James B. Thornburg
David Sniderman
Massachusetts Ave
Alford
Thornburg
Sniderman
Remarkable Hair Growth Trial Package Promises Free Remedy
An Iowa man market appears to offer a free trial of a hair growth remedy from Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati. The ad cites testimonials from Emma Emond of Salem Massachusetts, Mrs. J. S. Weed of New Albany and Bradford County, and Charles W. Bishop of Lathrop Michigan, claiming substantial hair restoration.
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J. S. Weed
Swarts Cerps
New Albany
Bradford County
Charles W. Bishop
Lathrop
Mich
Baldness Cure Promises Big Hair Growth Claim
Isaac H. Adams of Lake City Iowa asserts a cure for baldness using a serum labeled Foso. He reports hair loss halted within 48 hours and weeks of treatment produced considerable regrowth. Adams sent photographs to the remedy makers to prove the result.
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Isaac H. Adams
Lake City
Iowa
Mr. Adams
Mr Hay as Santa Claus in London Embassy
The American embassy in London presented the appearance of a wholesale warehouse with hundreds of boxes for Mr Hay the new American consul at Precoria. He is requested to take them to British prisoners in the Boer capital. The boxes would fill two transports and Cheate and Flay are at their wits' ends about disposal.
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Mr. Hay
Santa Claus
London
Wedne
Precoria
Cheate and Flay
Senor Luna Dead in Hong Kong Hotel Tragedy
Hong Kong report states Senor Luna, recently arrived from Paris en route to the Philippines, was found dead in his bed after a suspicious trip to avenge his brother General Luna's alleged assassination. He was last seen in excellent health, and the motive linked to vengeance remains unconfirmed.
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Senor Luna
Hong Kong
Paris
Philippines
Gen. Luna
Aquinales
Lynn
Race riot reported in Ridgeland Beaufort county
Two Negroes killed in a race riot near Ridgeland Beaufort county with details sparse. Message dated December twenty eighth from Columbia noting the incident and confirming fatalities but not providing particulars.
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Columbia
D. C
Ridgeland
Beaufoort County
Hoosier Pensioners List of Names and Amounts
A compiled roster of individuals from Indiana towns including Indianapolis, Liberty, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, and other locales. The document lists original, additional, restoration and increase, reissue, and original widows pensions with specific names and dollar amounts, spanning cities such as Rockport Franklin Muncie and West Lebanon.
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Frank Slayhaugh
Indianapols
James Winkie
Indianapolis
Otto H. Hasselman
Hiram W. Merrett
Liberty
Daniel Sprague
Florence
Charles H. Eggbert
Terre Haute
James H. Smith
Matthew Jones
Valparaiso
Jacob M. Schwartz
Lanorie
William K. Parent
Charles Swartz
Fort Wayne
Calvin Skinner
Muncie
William Roberts
Pennville
William HE
HL. Dunlap
Mitchell
Sanford Charles Martin
Liberty Mills
John McGrat
Laporte
George A. Blystone
Richmond
Elizabeth Jessup
Harlansburg
Sarah J. Adams
Clinton
Sarah Wynand
Vacksville
Elma A. Dean
New Albany
Chicago Round Trip Via Monon Route on Sale Dec 30
Tickets priced six dollars seventy cents for Chicago and return to January 2 final return limit. Sales at ticket offices 25 West Washington Street and Union Station. Final travel window includes December 30 31 and January 1 with return by January 2.
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Chicago
Monon
Washington St
Union Station
Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store Ad Near Court Street
Stationed in Chicago style, Stanton L. Wilhite showcases beautiful photographs at Ponder's Photo Studio and Art Store located at 127 East Court Street. Sample-roon and cafe-restaurant offerings accompany a business lunch service from noon to 2 PM.
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Ponder’s
Stanton L. Wilhite
The
Kitz
E. Court-st
Chicago
Remarkable Hair Grower Offered Free Trial
Thousands with baldness or thinning hair are urged to send name and address to Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati Ohio for a free trial. Presented as the discovery of Prof Stokes, not a patent medicine, claiming to restore growth on baldest heads regardless of cause or duration. Send for the free trial today and test its effect on the scalp.
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Cincinnati
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Butterfield
Butterfield Bidg
Stokes
Fatal accident at steel works in Pittsburg
Walter Urkin, 21, an employee at the Homestead steel works, slipped and his right leg was ground off after his body became entangled in the cog wheels of a rolling table. His fellow worker Harry Sweitzer, 19, collapsed and died from the shock seconds later. Local rescuers tried to revive Sweitzer but failed.
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Pittsburg
Walter Urkin
Homestead Steel Works
Urkin
Harry Sweitzer
Sweitzer
Remarkable Blood Poison Cure Offered Free Trial
State Medical Institute in Ft Wayne announces a new blood poison cure claimed to heal all stages and symptoms. Free home trial by mail, with sealed delivery, aims to reach sufferers unable to travel. emphasis on effectiveness when other treatments failed.
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State Medical Institute
Elektron
J. Wayne
Fnid
Ft. Wayne
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Jeannette Hi
Walworth
Horace Matthews
Rufus
Grace Matthews
Horace
Etta~ Braxton
Etta
Broxton Iy
Thomas
Rufus Broxton
Djaddie
Mna
Sly
Reuben
Russia
Sea of Galilee
John J. Gorman
Cairo
Pyramids
United Kingdom
John Fleming
Joliet
Burt Smith
Waynesville
N. C
Memphis
Henry Oppenheimer
Norwich
England
Wm. Baldwin
Newport
Britain
Harvard Boat-House
Cambridge Mass
Frank Thompson
Fairmont
W. Va
Glass Works
Glass Trust
American Hides and Leather Company
Merrill
Wis
Hood
Vandergrift
Gage Explains
National City Bank
Isaac Adams
Miss Emma Emond
Emma Emond
Miss Emond
Salem
Mass
Chas. W. Bishop
Salem, Bass
Chas, W. Bishop
New Albany, Pa
Hoosier Pensioners
Carter & CO
Miinoisst
Ind
Chichestera Engtizh
Dragcista
Ersendra
Isther
I Tenimecisis
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