Alice of Old Vincennes Chapter 11 Fragment Summary
In Vincennes era, M. Roussillon dominates local affairs while Alice recalls a necklace gift and a warning charm. Her grandfather-like ally spurs gossip about Adrienne Bouvelier, Rene de Rouville, and jealous rivals as Governor Abbott's absence deepens the town’s military decay.
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Alice
Father Beret
Long Barr
M. Roursilion
Nate
Altec
Abbott
Dame Jeanne
New Orleans
Vincennes
Fort Ceva
M. Gaspard Rowssison
M’sion
Inty
Drimengwy
Ren
M. Roussillac
Aker
M. Row
Aguiget
Adrienne
M. Rene de Rouville
Tam
Detroit
Quebec
Montreal
Fragmented Text Reveals Unclear Victory Remark
A garbled OCR passage mentions beating in a vague contest and references various disjoint terms and names, but the overall event, participants, and details remain unreadable. The readable fragments hint at a win or claim but lack concrete facts to specify teams or dates.
The Memory Lane of M Roussillon and Quebec Tales
Alice enjoys M Roussillon's vivid talk about his imagined life in Quebec and Parisian social life. Jean plays the flute on the gallery as Father Beret joins for a midday lunch and hears more of his adventures with Father Sebastian.
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Alice
Jean
M. Roussillon
Quebec
Midi
Alphonse Daudet
Bompard
Montreal
Detroit
France
Scudery
Scarron
Prevost
Mme. la Fayette
Calprenede
Gaspard Roussilion
Father Beret
M. Rousaillon
Sebastian
Flo
Dear Old Friends Toasted in Quebec Homeward Tale
A fragment recounts a reunion scene in Quebec where Father Beret and M. Roussilian recall Father Sebastian and playful talk about a shoulder birthmark. Characters exchange wine and memories, hinting at kinship and shared bonds as the tale pauses with a tease of continuation.
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Father Baret
Quebec
M. Houssilian
Father Beret
Father Sebastian
M. Roussilian
Prusa
M. Roussillon
Indett
Father Meret
Alice
HM. Rousaillon
Scandal Ties $30,000 Yearly Bond Fees to Post Office Clerks
Washington dispatch reveals post office clerks nationwide pay annual premiums on indemnity bonds to several surety firms. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland dominates, with political links to Senator Platt's family. Proposals seek to have bonds issued to postmasters instead of the government, sparking calls for law changes and further scrutiny.
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New York
Washington
Ulon
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
United States
Platt
Newry B
Frank
Henry Cpayne
National Surety Company
Charles A. Dean
Payne
Congress
Perry Heath
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Maryland
Eatimate
Postofica
Ren
Bristow
Henry A. Castle
Post Office Department
Cen Payne
Brisotw
Powers Faces Dual Propositions Amid Hospital Routine
James Powers, 41, an inmate at City hospital, suffers chronic lumbago and a long hospital stay of eight and a half months. He works behind the kitchen peeling about a bushel and a half of potatoes each morning, calling his task a “het out” while joking with a reporter. Known for a good work rep, he shrugs at attention about his condition and asks not to be singled out.
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James Powers
Powers
Jimmy
Secret Service Net Tightens On Counterfeiter King
United States marshal receives telegram from chief detective in Indianapolis stating John King, a noted counterfeiter, is in custody soon after being pursued for a week in southern Indiana and Kentucky. King reportedly passed raised bills at county fairs and faces trial locally once captured.
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United States Marshal’s Office
Thomas Hall
Secret Service
Indianapolis
Louisville
John King
King
Indiana
Kentucky
Theater hats and theater gloom spill from fashion talk
A theater pessimist laments hats blocking view in venues amid new ordinances. He cites women’s headwear as a nuisance, describing sacks of ribbon and hair, and a vanity that erodes sightlines during performances. He predicts widespread complaint.
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Brean
Tam
Notice of Liquor Licenses in Indianapolis Ward Five
Michael O'Brien and Calvin Carson publish notices seeking October term 1903 licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in limited quantities with on premises consumption. O'Brien plans a front west room at 28 Delaware and pool table privileges. Carson requests licenses for 952 Walnut Street in ward five with on site drinking and possible pool table access. Notices also include reference to other ward advertisements and building locations in Center Township Marion County Indiana.
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Fifth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Fatout
Indianapolis
Jimana
W. Walnurst
Calvin Carson
Board of Commissionera
State of
Reisner St
Farker & Hanway
Ward
Delaware-st
Delaware and Pearl-str
Delwaarest
Michael O'Brien
Board of Commissioners
Virginia
Dougherty
Indianspolls
John
Biy
Barinesa
Noble-et
Noble and
Georgia-sts
Bates
Matton County
Thomas Kinney
Eleventh
Virginia Ave
Lot
Lot &7
Bradshaw and Holmes
Virginia-are
Frank Losh
Alabama St
Square 59
Carter Township
Ward Mo
John Combtock
Laughing Triggers Wild Rage in Glen Island Zoo Animals
New York dispatch reports keepers at Glen Island zoo tested laughter on animals to gauge sensitivity to ridicule. Tigers snarled and lunged, monkeys cowered or grimaced, elephants trumpeted, and the hyena joined in laughter, though none understood why.
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New York
Glen Island Zoo
Jack
Biggrat
Chauncey Depew
Aide * Cour
Arso
Liente
Chicago Centennial Invitations Sent to State Officials
Gov Durbin and Secretary Daniel F Storms with other Indiana officers received invitations from Chicago to attend its centennial celebration from September into October. Durbin will speak at the Marquette Club’s Chicago Day banquet on October 9 and also at the Greencastle courthouse cornerstone laying October 2.
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Durbin
Daniel F. Storms
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Marquette Club
Court House
Greencastle
Eve of Horse Show Gathers Pace at Headquarters
Entries close Monday night as the horse show office expands staff and a large tent is raised for spectators. Notable entrants include August Busch, Harry Enn, and E H Fehr. Local officials and critics name several attendees as ticket sales begin to rise. Governor Durbin and the industrial school commission plan an eastern inspection tour through the week. See home made bread offer advertised at Beck's.
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Horse Show
August A. Busch
Harry Enn
St. Louis
E. H. Fehr
Johnstown
Buschci
Harges
Critiea
Raymond van Camp
W. D. Brown
Geo. B. Moxley
Frank A. Beck
Otis C. Hann
Leiber
Sanford
Ekets
Durbin
Girte’ Industrial School Commission
An Invitation to Secure Help Through The Sun
A notice inviting readers to send six word notices to The Sun at 121-122 BR Ohio, with a free help service and a New phone 80 ad math 320.
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SUN
Ohio
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