Self-Made Trap in London High Society Plot
In London Evelyn Fielding faces a marriage bid arranged by her father. Springer, Pittsburg millionaire, schemes to win her while a fake stock swindle and a glamorous American dinner entangle Miss Lloyd. Springer funds plans to entertain and trap Evelyn as Webster and Lloyd profit from intrigue.
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London
Evelyn_Field
Faur
Franklyn Fielding
Chicago
Iti
Spty
Earl of
Fagan
Webster
Miss Lloyd
Heraracter
Springer
Pringer
Evelyn Fielding
Fielding
Evelyn
Fieldings
Mr. Fielding
Percy
Mr. Springer
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Lillian Lloyd
Buckingham Palace
Lloyd
Dinner Duel Over Maior’s Ball Sparks Family Rift
In the Savoy parlor Mrs. Fielding clashes with her husband over attending Springer’s dinner. Evelyn watches as Percy Springer courts her while the parents dispute whether their daughter may go, ending with a parental standoff and a tease of continuation.
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Mr. Fielding
Evelyn
Springer
Young Springer
Earl of
Weymouth
Fielding
Percy Springer
Mrs. Fielding
Gally Pardons Earl Abd Freed From Joliet Cell
John Gales a Joliet penitentiary prisoner was granted an unconditional pardon signed by Gov. Deneen after years in confinement. He left the prison, surprised by a dream of street cars and automata, and went to his sister’s home in Chicago. He had been condemned for the 1882 murder of farmer John Hassell near Evanston. The Luxemberg Society petition led to his release.
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ICAGO
John Gales
Joliet Penitentiary
Gov. Deneen
Chicago
Veder Street
Gates
Cook County
Gales
John Hassell
Evanston
Hassell
Shelby Cullom
Senator Cullom
Luxemberg Society
Sunshine bag cheers shut in readers in National Magazine
A reader describes months of confinement and how a 43‑person gift circle sent a sunshine bag with books perfumery notepaper albums vases an early electric lamp and other items. The gesture lifted spirits and shortened tedious hours, a perfect medicine for a shut‑in.
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Magazins
Bartholomew County Faces Democratic Prospects In 1912
In Columbus Indiana Bartholomew County Republicans fear a shift as Democrats report stronger organization and rising independent voters. Key figures include Republican John W Morgan and governor candidate Taft criticized by locals while labor and colored communities show discontent with the national ticket. Local feuds between Beck and Springer also threaten GOP cohesion.
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L. W. Henley
Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew County Democratic Committee
John W. Morgan
Parker
Tom Marshall
Williams
Indiana
Roosevelt
Bartholomew County
James Cochran
Taft
Gov
Hanty
Hugh Miller
Jim” Watson
Hugh Miler
Jim’’ Watson
Caesar
Watson
W. J. Beck
Billy’ Springer
National Bank
Springer
Decatur-Bartholomew
Beck
National Bank Examiner
James McIntosh
Union National Bank
Indianapolis
Bartholomew
The Gem Laundry Ad Paraphrase
Local laundry advertises family washings by the pound with flat pieces ironed and contact via phones 1671.
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GEM Laundry
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