Editor and Governor Foil Morrison Plot at Centennial Parade
In a ruthless power play against Governor Arthur, Carroll Morrison faces exposure as editor Waldemar and adviser Jones uncover a plot to smear the governor during a Harrisonia centennial parade. They trap Morrison with a forged advertising scheme and a staged gun flash, forcing a public pledge to stay away from the personal liberty bill. Morrison capitulates and is expelled from influence.
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Morrison
Waldemar
Jones
the Universal
Phil
Arthur
Santum
Carroll Morrison
Flo
Pribery
Mar
Vetaund
Average Jones
N.K
Waldemar Stifeneuw
Noble
Gale
Corrigan
Mr. Waldemar
Dan
Governor Arthur
Bendig
Pharisee
Galead
Nick Kerboe
Nick Karboe
N. WK
Kerbee
Mr. Bendig
Noble and Gale
Mr. Carroll
Nlorrisonia
Harrison Avenue
Harrison
Linder
Harrisonia
Spencer Street
Valdemar
Nickl
Arbee
Waldemer
Snver
Ofer
L.tfer
Thell
Karhoe
Crown
Governor's Box
Ife
Mr. Morrison
Agency of Destruction
Harrison Street
er—Universa
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Faust Legend Roots Opera History and Bows Left Hat
A survey tracing Faust from the mid sixteenth century legend to literary versions from 1587 onward, noting Marlowe and Goethe influences, Gounod’s opera reception, and a note on hat bows tied on the left for practical grasping in windy days. The piece ends with a quirky explanation of why bows on hats are worn on the left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
Johann Faustus
Germany
Philip Gegardi
Hades
Helen of Troy
G. R. Widman
Marlowe
Doctor Faustus
Goethe
Gounod
Reckless Assertion in Matrimonial Negotiation
A proud mother claims her daughter needs three servants for existence. The future son in law promises to prove she can exist with only one, challenging the standard of wealth and provision in an odd dialogue.
Editor Davie Allyn Gorton Known for Limited Sleep
The late Dr. Davie Allyn Gorton long edited the National Quarterly Review and the Medical Times. He reportedly worked on four hours of sleep daily, between 2 and 6 a.m., even into age eighty three when he died.
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Davie Allyn Gorton
National Quarterly Review
The
Medical Times
Napoleon
Edison
Nurse Laura Taylor Sees to Grandad Wickham’s Recovery
Sunday morning on the Wickham lawn Frank and his grandfather watch Laura Taylor, a nurse, as she tends Mrs Patterson and locals. Laura saves Mr Wickham with a swift dose of medicine and a steady hand, and Grandad urges Frank to marry her. Laura has promised Frank marriage, completing a quiet homely romance.
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Calvin Wickham
Mr. Wickham
Patterson's
Liss Taylor
Frank
Grandad
Taylor
Mamma
Laura Taylor
Homer
Wickham House
E. D
L. Road
Roxton
Pattersons
Laura
Mr. Patterson
McClure
Dessert Spoon’s Lament Over Cod Liver Oil Duty
A dessert spoon laments a dinner routine as rice pudding is planned for the family meal and a family member Jack must receive cod liver oil upstairs. The tone is humorous and domestic.
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Jack
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William Linder
Edo
Itor
Nick Karbee
A. Jones
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New York City
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