Halloway's Secret in a Fatal Train Tragedy
Jack Halloway dismantles his past as a whirlwind of guilt and fear. A theater evening with Isabel leads to a revelation of Maud Hudson the former lover and wife presumed dead in a Southern Express wreck. The looming threat of scandal and murder ends with Maud's presumed death and a fragile marriage to Isabel.
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Jock
Tandel
Jack Hilloway
Kentucky
Semile
Isabel
Jack
Mia
Maxey
Jenkins
Love
Maudie
Milwaukee
Halloway
Maud
Louisiana
Hatlo
Inez
Joe
Southern Express
Cordinia
Maud Hudson
Taabel
London Government Expenditure Totals in New London Manual
Statistics from the new London Manual show total London government costs at 16,003,873 pounds about 80 million dollars, roughly seventy two shillings per person. Borough councils spend 2,884,860. boards of guardians 2,519,714. school board 2,402,961. London county council 2,247,046. Street improvements by the county cost 5,029,810 in the twelve years up to 1901.
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Cort
London
London Manual
Boards of Guard Wank
London County Council
County Council
Longest Suit on Record Ends as Arenberg Family Wins
After thirty years of litigation in German courts, the Arenberg family secures a $30 million arrears tribute from the Westphalian Coal Company. The duchy’s annual mine income runs about $1.2 million, leaving the family financially secure yet wary of renewed coal disputes and possible settlements.
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Germany
Arenberg
Belgium
Westphalia Coal Company
German Émpire
Castle Gates
Myths of Precious Stones and Ancient Origins
In the Gentleman's Magazine passage, diamonds, emeralds, amethysts, pearls and other gems are traced to myth and antiquity. It notes early beliefs about India as the diamond source, anciently celebrated uses, and legends linking gems to divine or magical origins, with traders guarding origins.
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Indiana
India
Pliny
Nero
Bacchus
Diana
Gentleman's Magazine
Uncle Sam's Land Deals and Territorial Growth
A New York World summary lists U S land acquisitions from 1803 to 1902 with dollar figures for purchases such as the Louisiana Purchase Florida Mealoan cession Texas Gadadon Alaska and the Philippines, noting additional acquisitions by conquest or annexation like Texas Oregon Hawaii Porto Rico Guam and Samoa. The combined purchases total 92 030 768 dollars and the US territory reached about 2 971 376 square miles, surpassing Europe by roughly 235 000 square miles.
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United States
West Indies
Uncle Sam
Louisiana Purchase
Florida
Texas
Gadadon Purchase
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Danish West Indies
Oregon Territory
Hawaiian Islands
Porto Rico
Guam
Europe
France
Germany
New York World
Career of Lieut. Strebler Captured Filipino Leader Gen Lueban
The Lieut Strebler born in Germany joined the regular army before age 20. He was promoted to a lieutenant by President McKinley after serving as a sergeant in his third term. He had a long, active career but sustained a grave injury.
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Strebler
Lueban
McKinley
Dutch in East Indian campaigns face long Archon and Jumbl wars
The text describes Dutch military strain from the Archon and Jumbl wars, spanning nearly thirty years with recrudescence. Dutch forces in East Indies struggle under precarity, burning farms and destroying villages, reflecting heavy Dutch resource pressures and controversial actions.
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Bolland
Holland
South Africa
Western guest notes change at Chinese legation reception
A western girl writes from Washington about a reception at the Chinese legation hosted by Mrs Wu. She observes the household becoming more American in tone with the Wu couple engaging more publicly. She notes the minister now moves about more and that the wife once stood in a corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amekcaniser
Washington
Henrik Then Fifty Years Ago Behind Counters in Drug Store
Fifty years ago Henrik, a famed Norwegian, worked behind a country drugstore counter. He disliked dispensing medicines and, during his apprenticeship, studied to become a doctor. To supplement a meager wage he turned to writing, a move that gained world fame.
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Hivarutbasa
Henrik
Return of Prof Herz to St Petersburg Amid Mammoth Find
Russian savants anticipate the return to St Petersburg of Prof Herz bringing the Siberian mammoth skeleton and portions of skin flesh and organs. The haul includes about a hundredweight of stomach food and parts that weigh over a ton. Palm Leaf Cradles illustrate Amazon infants cradled in leaves and swung by strong cords from palm fibrous cords for rocking.
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St. Petersburg
Herz
Kent
Amazon I
Solomon J Solomon Portraits Painted by Gaslight
Solomon J Solomon asserts he achieves better results with gaslight than daylight and urges all artists to practice under artificial light, noting England’s long periods of dull sun and cloudy skies. He claims gaslight benefits even ordinary portraits and suggests artists adapt to this method.
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Solomon J. Solomon
Mr. Solomon
England
Malta Council Minutes Show Tax Protest by Six Officials
The Malta council of government notes the business transacted by the vice president and six official members after thirteen elected representatives withdrew in protest against alleged equal taxes.
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Council of Government of Malta
Veighe's Disease Cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs Kitty F Seatey of Sullivan Ut suffered Bright's Disease with back pain and poor prospects. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills, her kidneys expelled diseased matter and she recovered, ending pain and symptoms. She completed ten boxes with complete restoration of health.
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Veighe
Sullivan
March
Kitty F. Seatey
Bright
Illat
Dodd
Ahe
Mia
Seaney
Farmer O’Meal’s Hard Wood Teeth
Farmer Poley O’Neal crafts a complete set of false teeth from seasoned apple tree root using only a pocket knife. The wooden teeth are perfectly shaped and the plate fits as well as a plaster impression, enabling him to crack corn with this unusual device.
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Farmer O'Meal
Poley O'Neal
Chicago Inter Ocean
Noted Knight Templar Healed by Peruna Testimony
A veteran Knight Templar recounts years of catarrh and stomach trouble finally relieved by Peruna. He credits the remedy for dramatic improvement and urges others to begin treatment. The letter also notes a wife saved from bronchial illness by Peruna and cites Dr Hartman and Peruna advertising claims.
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T. F Monty
Prominens HuNes
Springwell
Nalfaio
Auttionser
Chicago
Mani
Maninber
K. 1
Alba
Oriental Consistory
Degres
United States
Peruna
Pernua
Hartman
Ranedy
Cone
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Nerent
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Pertan
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids, Mich
Balurr
Malern
Pusalule
Noties Ohn A
Salter Seed
LaCrosse
Win
Market Gardeners
Defiance
Kate Griffin
Bituber
Kanaae City
Inure
Ig Ureeth
Amr
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Crovennt
Kimbertin
la Marpe
Jefferson Medical College
Atin
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