The Father and the Lover of an American Girl
In 1906 Siberia a new Transsiberian railway sparks hopes and romance. American engineer James Gordon pursues his daughter Frances while Russian prince Neslerov seeks her hand. Frances shows interest in Vladimir Paulpoff the blacksmith of Perm, as their paths intertwine with the railway’s progress and social class tensions.
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Russia
James Gordon
Gordon
Yor
Frances Gordon
Gene
New Mexico
New York
Mexico
Obi River
Tomsk
Siberia
Moscow
Thither
Obd
Frances
Nicholas Neslerov
Prince Neslerov
Grassov
Perm
Manchuria
Obl
Lake Baikal
Irkutsk
Prince Nesterov
Prince
M. Gordon
Mr. Gordon
Neshrov
America
Europe
Denton
Jack Denton
Old Denton
Jack
Obi
Franeces
Tobolisk
Ure
Nesterov
Prince Nestervov
Milo
Princs
Vladimir Paulpoff
Ciy of
Paulpoffs
Stere
Michael Paulpoff
Vladimir
Paulpoff
Papa Pautooff
Papa Paulooff
Urs. Paulpoff
Papa Paulpoff
Woma
Neslerov
Goog
Nethet
Portraits and a Priceless Face Draw Rivalries
Vladimir reveals a talent to rival Frances Gordon as Papa Paulpoff guards a mysterious picture of a noblewoman. Nesterov suspects a deeper motive while the old couple conceal a burned portrait and a royal secret. The prince buys a second likeness and departs, leaving Vladimir eager to learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladimir
Papa Paulpoff
Nesterov
Frances Gordon
Papa Pauloofi
Michael
Mamma Paulooff
Papa Paulooff
Russia
St. Petersburg
Paulpoffs
Papa Paulipoff
Mamma Paulpoff
Nervous Prostration Cured by Wheeler Nerve Vitalizer
A patient told of severe nervous prostration and spinal irritation kept alive by injections until Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer cured her. The ad claims the remedy helps all nervous diseases and offers proof on request, selling at $1.09 per bottle or 6 for $5.00 through Brant Co. Ltd. Albion, Michigan.
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Wheeler
Wheelrs
Mary Linsen
Charlotte
Mich
Express
Brant Co., Ltd
Albion
Novel Wedding In A Cornfield Stuns Iowa Town
Ira January report describes E. O. Rayburn and Miss Bertha Swartz who planned a home wedding. A legal mix up left the groom with a Lucas county license, prompting a moonlit ceremony in a snowbound cornfield just over the county line with guests in tow.
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Corydon
Ira
E. O. Rayburn
Bertha Swartz
Milan Man Shot Paramour in Adrian Trial Echoes
Milan Michigan braces as Bert Farrington pleads not guilty to murder after shooting a wife's paramour in Adrian. The town closes shops and plans to attend the trial, with strong public support for Farrington and a vow by Mrs. Farrington to return to Milan and rebuild.
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Toledo
Milan
Mich
Bert Farrington
Adrian
Farrington
Michigan
Sam Murbarger Extends Challenge to Ed Steinmetz
Sam Murbarger said on Tuesday he has heard nothing from Ed Steinmetz regarding last week’s challenge. He remains willing to meet the wrestler for a finish match with a reasonable purse and side bet.
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Sam Murbarger
Ed Steinmetz
Undertaker Waited for Dying Man in Pittsburg Room
John Ledski lay dying as an undertaker waited above after being called for an hour. Charles Baughman of East Liberty rushed by train to perform the service when told the man was not yet dead. One hour later the death occurred.
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Pittsburg
John Ledski
Charles Baughman
East Liberty
Notice of liquor license application in Indianapolis ward four
William Sturgen gives notice to Fourth ward Center township voters in Marion county Indiana that he will apply during the February 1902 term to the county commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons on the premises. The business location is 832 Blake Street fronting east at the southwest corner of Indiana Avenue and Blake Street on the first floor of a two story brick building in P and I railroad sub of east part of lot 158 city Indianapolis.
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Fourth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Indiana-ave
Blake St
P. & I. Railroad
Indianapolis
Blake
William Sturgen
Board of County Commissioners
Morris St
Morris and
Dakota Sts
W. Morris Sr
Martin Heryt4
License Applicants Seek Alcohol Sales in Indianapolis Wards
Voters in Eighth ward Center township apply to Marion county board for licenses to sell intoxicating liquor in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business sits at Pratt street and Massachusetts avenue in a two story stone building. Also notice by Martin Heryt4 in Fifteenth ward Center township for sale of Malt and intoxicating liquors and pool table privileges at No 55v W Morris street in Ward 15 Indianapolis.
License to sell liquor in Indianapolis ward ten
The voters of the Tenth ward Center commissioners at the first February term 1902 seek a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business location is a 16 by 47 1/2 foot room on the first floor of a three story brick building facing west on Illinois street, Jet No. 4 in Hollenbeck and Bicking's sub of square 75, Indianapolis ward 10, No. 141 S Illinois St. J L Brown.
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Illinois St
Hollenbeck and Bicking’s
Indianapolis
J. L. Brown
Petition for liquor license in Indianapolis ward ten
A resident of Center township Marion county Indiana says he will apply to the Board of county commissioners at their February term 1902 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking. The premises occupy a room facing east on McCrea street first floor of a three story brick building on north half lot 10 6 1 2 u s s lot No 11 in Morris sub of square No 87 in Indianapolis ward ten No 220 S McCrea St.
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
McCreast
Morris
Indianapolis
S. McCrea St
Voters for liquor license in Center Ward 1902
The voters of the First ward Center 1902 consider issuing a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors at No 1739 Arsenal Ave Ward 1 In county Indiana. The business is to be located on the first floor of a two story frame building facing west on Arsenal Ave in Fletcher Car company's addition. Henry J Kohlman is named in the notice.
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Graslov
Rann
Nesteruvs
Mrs
Mary Linsea
Charlotte, Mich
Wayne County
Lucas
Lucas County
Murbarger
Willin
Hale
Pike
Undertaker
Baldwin
WM. B. Burford
Ind
THE
SUN
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
E. M. Wylie
E. Chivest
Eighth Ward
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Pratt St
Massachusetts Ave
Gillespie
Prattsi
Theo. Volkert
Susiness College
Monument
First
Arsenal Ave
Fletcher Car Company
Henry J. Kohlman
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago, St. Louis
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