Helena von Ritz in Washington intrigue and political gambits
In a dramatic scene from a serialized drama, Helena von Ritz reveals her complex past as a political impostor and spy. She recounts Europe’s aristocratic oppression, personal sacrifices, and her risky schemes in Paris Washington and Mexico, concluding with a battle over Oregon and Texas annexation and a confrontation with Calhoun and Trist.
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John Calhoun
Blatein Tyler
Texas
Oregon
Nicholas ‘Crist
Vo Ritz
Pakenham
Trister
Calhoun
England
Mexico
Trist
Montreal
Elizabeth
Urehill
Englend
United States
Gelhoun
Trista
Senora Yturrio
Bria
Paris
France
Orleans
Louis Philipps
America
Vespucci
Europe
Duke of Orleans
Louis Philippe
Washington
Amerigo Vespucci
Congress
Helena
von Ritz
Inngland
Yender
Mr. van Zandt
Republic of Texas
Wash
Rare Old Bremen Wine Found in City Hall Cellar
Archaeologists uncover wine stored in Bremen city hall cellar dating back about two and a half centuries. Experts note the discovery sheds light on historical storage practices and local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Patten Launches Major War on Disease With Wealth
Chicago financier James A. Patten uses wealth from grain, cotton and finance to fund a broad social campaign. He has donated 2 million in six months and earmarks 2 million for Northwestern University medical research into tuberculosis, with more to come as needed. He plans to quit business to lead this effort, stating wealth should benefit the community. He also supports Frances Juvenile Home, YMCA, Evanston Hospital, a public park, and aid to widows and orphans.
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James A. Patten
Chicago
Mr. Patten
Frances
Young Men's Christian Association
Evanston Hospital
Evanston
Senator Stone of Missouri Portrait and Paragon of Tactics
The article profiles William Joel Stone of Missouri as a leading parliamentary tactician and longtime politician. It notes his service in the House 1885 to 1891, governorship, and 1903 Senate term, and describes his stature, appearance, and measured yet volatile speech. It highlights his Democratic faith and past Bryan campaign involvement.
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United States Senate
William Joel Stone
Missouri
Senate
Stone
Bryan
Congress
Pledges Ireland Home Rule and Loyal Union Vision
Premier Alawith promises self government for Ireland after Lords veto. John Redmond supports the measure as a full settlement of Ireland's claims. He praises South Africa's autonomy and hopes to see Ireland’s parliament opened by the king, pledging loyalty to the empire.
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Alawith
House of Commons
Ireland
House of Lords
John Redmaond
England
James James Marries Fourth Wife at Over Eighty
General Thomas L. James, former New York postmaster and postmaster general under Garfield and Arthur, married his fourth wife Mrs. Florence Gaffney of Rochester. Born 1831 in Utica, he rose from printer to newspaper editor, then to customs chief, NY postmaster, and Lincoln National Bank president.
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Thomas L. James
New York
Garfield
Arthur
Florence Gaffney
Rochester
General James
Utica
Hamilton
N. Y
Customs Service
Grant
Tincoln National Bank
Stat
James
Emily Ida Freeburn
Jeane
R. Barden
Aiken
S.C
Matyriabble
Misa Edith Colbourne
Stratford-on-Aves
Highswood
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Hungary
Ita
Guy
Sweden
Africa
Russia
Revolutionary Circle
Prussia
Monsieur
Tam Hunt
Ington
Hia
Thia
Helena von Ritz
Sher
Richard Pakenham
Lord Pakenham
Patite Chittenler
Ferton Hough
Senator Stone
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