A House of Death and a Village of Orphans
In a late 19th century village, Mary Howard clings to a cherished jacket as illness and famine strike her family. Frank dies, Mrs. Howard nears consumption, and Mary, Ella, and Allie face life without parents. Billy Bender tries to help, while Widow Bender and Mrs Campbell’s circles influence the fate of the children amid funeral crowds and new guardians. Ella may join the Campbells. Mary clings to faith and memory as the village mourns.
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Mary
Hill Bender
Allie
Mother
Franky
Abe
George Moreland
Anid Frank
Georges
Mary Qnally
Billy Bender
Frank
Vrank
Howard
Mia
Ella
Chhdren
Chicopee Common
Elma
Billy
Mrs. Howard
Antontahment
Jose
Burt
Hilly
Mrs. Johnson
Johnson
Alice
Hilly Bender
Aix
Mra. Howard
Beth
Mary Judson
Ile Campbell
Lndy
William Bender
Morucca
Morr. Johnson
Milly
Chiccopes
Campbell Mansion
Elin
Mrs. Campbell
Hannah
Bilerd
Ella Howard
Fannah
Mrs. Lincoln
Mes. Bender's
Bila
Dole Firing Demanded as Hawaii Legislature Fails
Hawaii territorial legislature ends April 30 without major laws passed except county government act. Governor Dole accused of blocking work, withholding reports, and resisting cooperation. Home rulers push for Dole’s removal or an extra session, citing bribery rumors and demand for proof.
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McKinley
Dole
Senate
Pase
New Interior department rules curb early access to reports
Washington May 13 A new order in the Interior department limits public access to Geological Survey reports. Reports will not appear until galley proof or later, delaying dissemination and potentially hindering timely information for prospectors. Berlin May 13 Tages Zeitung notes US interest in a Azores coaling station. Dublin May 13 police seize William O Brien s weekly Irish People over reflections on King Edward.
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Washington
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Interior
Hitchcock
Berlin
Berliner Tages Zeitung
United States
Azores
Dublin
William O'Brien
the Irish People
Edward
The Artillery Arm and Secretaries Wise Judgments
Washington May 13 Secretary Root favors immediate full strength for the artillery corps and interprets not less than 20 percent yearly increases as possible all at once. He supports fortifications upgrades, sea coast defenses, and keeps Philippine timber negotiations intact against the Spooner Hoar amendments. He also cautions about Cuba policy changes for government interests.
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Washington
Root
Congress
Spooner
Philippines
Hoar
Philippne
Taft Commission
People of the
Philippine Islands
Philippine Commission
Hoa
Cuba
Lear Bn
Opening of the first federal parliament in Melbourne
The Melbourne exposition building, seating 12 000, hosted the noon opening of Australia’s first federal parliament. Dignitaries, military uniforms, and a royal dais framed the ceremony with a telegraph key ready for the Duke of Cornwall and York to signal federation as the Union Jack rose across the colonies.
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Melbourne
Duke of Cornwall
York
Commonwealth
Federation
Haments
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Mary J. Holmes
Territorial Legislature
Hawaii