Unreadable 1893 serial synopsis of a Brooklyn tale
In a serialized 1893 narrative, John Olmstead dies after a stroke and heart failure. His will punishes a nephew for marrying within ten years, leaving a possible $10,000 to an unnamed heir. Five years later Richard Raymond, a Western man, entices Stanton with wine, and a letter ends his engagement. Five more years pass as Raymond resurfaces to claim the estate. Stanton seeks a wife to outmaneuver the scheming Raymond, culminating in a series of staged marriages and impersonations on ships and ferries, with Esther Thorndike as the appearing bride. The plot twists include misdirection about death dates, a wealthy banker, and a desperate race to secure the fortune before a midnight deadline.
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Ty J. P. Lippincott
Aia
John Olmstead
Robert Stanton
Brooklyn
Olmstead
Stanton
Richard Raymond
Stangon
Edig
Raymond
Imarry
New York
Fegal Advics
Europe
Stan Rom
Dr. Borden
Pr. Borden
Japan
Pacific
Herville
Etoun
Livtore
Alwass
Tellaw Lever
Tagid
Pont
Isteraner
Ais Neval
Wes
Cemler
Department of Agriculture
Fema Betig
Barres
Porthay Barre
Tha Philips Pines
Ims
Philipspines
Manila
Philippine Commission
United States
Bint
Thin
Agwualdo
Fill Jnos
Senate of the
Otia
San Pedro
Fmipino
Army of Occupation
The Two Worlds of Stanton Steams to Europe
Thaddeus Braddon plans a Europe trip for his daughter and urges Esther to endure a perilous scheme to protect a fortune. Stanton, torn by guilt and love, resigns himself to solitude in California and then flees toward an ocean crossing, only to confront a shipboard claustrophobia and a crowd that cannot hide his sorrow.
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Thaddeus Braddon
Europe
Stanton
San Francisco
California
Branton’s Quiet Secret Prompts Investigative Effort
A man detects a troubling demeanor in Bran ton, seeks to help, and begins an interview plan, but Bran ton is never alone, hindering initial steps in the inquiry.
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Branton
McKinley's Message on Census and Pacific Railroads
President McKinley lauds the twelfth census progress and plans, detailing staffing and funding, and notes the government’s settlement on Pacific Railroad bonds. He highlights agricultural and infrastructure aims, including education for farmers, forest reserves, and improved highways, while recounting policy impacts in the Philippines and the commitment to peace and order during military actions.
Reconstruction and governance in the Philippines and Pacific regions
The message outlines continued military campaign to suppress rebellion and advance reconstruction in the archipelago. It discusses Negros island governance, slavery in Jolo, trade and protection under US sovereignty, and future administration rules. It also covers Hawaii, Alaska, Porto Rico, Cuba, and Puerto Rican relief efforts, calls for territorial government structures, civil service reforms, and prepares for democratic self rule once peace returns. The president emphasizes merit in appointments and notes Washington’s hundredth anniversary.
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Finn Bean
Negros
United States
Spain
Congress
Department
Jolo
Gen. Bates
Sulu
Sultan Pereés
Government of the Philippines
Eithe
Philippines
Congress of the
Unter
Biutes
Selamia
Phyl Rel Plains
Vale Legs
Dewey
Marita
Bay
Testis
Matary
Ech
Treierdoua
Porto Rico
Cuba
War Department
Executive Department
Senate
Ivara
Tela Ga
Edenton
Tye
Halas
Ryspansiae
Wnder
Unes Puesto
Davy Yard
Whelly
Washington
Republic
Fragmentary tribute text echoes civic reverence
Fragmentary OCR excerpt expresses gratitude to God for blessings and honors the nation. The readable lines emphasize thankfulness and national devotion, reflecting a ceremonial civic tone without a clear event or date.
Washingtons death centennial masonic celebration planned
Arrangements are underway for a national masonic centennial of George Washington s death on December 14. Col Robert White of Wheeling W Va will head the procession with a staff. ceremonies at Mount Vernon include an address at the old tomb by Colorado s grand master and rites at the new tomb with speeches at the mansion by President McKinley and Virginia s grand master I T W Duke. A Willard s hotel reception will follow in Washington with President McKinley and his cabinet expected to attend.
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Washington
George Washington
United States
Canada
Robert White
Wheeling
W.a
Virginia
Mount Veronon
Masons
Colorado
President McKinley
I. T. W. Duke
Willard's
McKinley
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Dolin
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Teather
Jesus Braddon
Vraddon & Burridge
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Frtet
LSB
Jack
Duck
Mary
Cilapter VIII
Mkinley
Interior Department
Act of Congresa
Secretary of the Treasury
Central Pacific
Western Pacific
Pacific Railway
Vpacific
Kansast Pacific
Central and Western Pacific
Kansas Pacific
United State
Union Pacific
Pee Bee
Sulu Islands
Tayy
Ding
Lessing
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Alaska
Obey
Ciarkidner
Louisiana
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Legislative Council
Panta Ico
Marshall Township
Fredonia Township
Emmett Township
Newton Township
Les Township
S. H. Gorham
First National Bank
KJ. Robinson
General TV
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Tavis
A. J. Robinson
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County Drain Commissionet
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Mirsinal
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Diana
Ieee
We Putin
Fry Us
Mars
State St
J. R. Cummings & Co
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Main
Green
Mich
Leland Hotel
Chas. W. Dabb
Prop
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Jackson Boulevards
Chicago, Ill
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Joy, M.D
Doctor Lane
U. S. Army
West End
Orie Sie Opposisite 2
DR. N. B. Sherman
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Hart's
Borie
Manalon St
Marshall Ave
Michigan
Calhoun
Mos
Raid
City of
William 4. Lane
Fawes Anas
Harriet Lovina Lincoln
Markball Newa
Liam A. Lane
Lopiem Lane
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Register
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Richard Martin
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William D. Lane
Allen Wood
William D. Wood
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Mar Whall
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