Distant Drama on Corsican Ave Leads to Major Cleveden’s Secret
In Ajaccio, three men watch Major Cleveden’s house as rumors swirl about his wife’s disappearance and her sister’s reappearance. A private theater, gossip about Turkish exile, and plans for a party hint at a major confrontation between old friends and a troubled family.
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Beeton
Cajes I
Calvi
Bocognano
Cours Grandval
Cleveden
Rascal
Hotel Des Etranners
Major Cleveden
Jove
Barbacajo
Ragland
Jack
Europe
Torquay
England
House of Lords
Bishops
Ajaccio
Turkey
Palais Royal
Foster
Corte
Hebe
Paris
Camille Flammarion
Marion
Flammarion
Flamion
Chateau
Dr. V
Terre Et Ciel
Jura
Sciene
Deceptive dealings lead to a confrontation in Ajaccio
In a tense scene Beeton and the narrator reveal a web of double dealing surrounding the major and the wife Hebe. The major expects to use plans to rid himself of the wife while a dinner party and a hidden score unfold, provoking a shock of self realization about trust and illusion.
Man In St Louis Breaks Childs Neck Over Night Cry
A stressed father in St Louis is blamed for breaking his sick infant's neck after a night of crying. Back home a different father reflects on punishment and undertakes a transformation in his attitude toward parenting.
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George
Mr. Bowser
Mrs. Bowser
St. Louis
Harry
Shameful trafficking of girls across borders exposed
A St Petersburg report notes a Russian press warning of a secret trade in abducting young girls. Paid agents lure victims from homes with false promises, sending them abroad to live in houses of ill fame in Austria Romania Turkey and beyond. Warsaw Courier cites Polish peasants duped by itinerant agents offering Chicago Exhibition work. An agent was recently arrested in Kishineff for ferrying two girls to Austria to work in a cigarette factory.
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St. Petersburg
Austria
Roumania
Turkey
Warsaw Courier
Poland
Kishineff
Odersa
Fragmentary thoughts on life and conscience in a breakup
Disjointed lines reflect reflections on marriage, selfishness, and judgment. The speaker laments lack of consideration and questions the ability to see another's viewpoint. The text hints at strained family ties and the tension between loyalty and personal duty.
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Howe
Business School Competition for Medals Opens
A busy session at the Business College features a medals competition led by principals Geo. S. A. Blanchard and colleagues. The event highlights student work and free mailings to participants.
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Geo. S. A
Town notes and household hints from the week
A fragmented town column lists local names and events including Sara Lord Bai, Miss Howden, doctors visiting, court reminders, and Rev Dr A in town. It weaves in home tips about cough syrups, skin care with T. preparations, ironing, and table manners with old kitchen recipes and a domestic vignette.
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Innocent
Greenhorn
Central
Queensland
Mr. and
Fay
Sara Lord Bai
Town Hall
Miss Howden
Dr.c. H B
Ali
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