Pursuit Deepens in Wilderness Quest for Margery
In a rain soaked chase, Ephraim Yeates and an Indigenous guide lead a group through dense woods tracking Margery and her companion as hunger, fatigue, and wary signs test their resolve. The fugitive party uses signs, hoof prints, and camp fires to outpace their pursuers toward a dramatic mountain crossing.
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Trinitytide
Anon
Yeates
Jennifer
Margery
Richard
Ephraim Yeates
Same Bunch Brings Bouquet Back to Hart in Pittston
Dan Hart, Wilkes Barre native playwright, receives two bouquets from Pittston firemen during a benefit show. A fireman earlier slept through the moment, but the stage manager restored the tribute amid applause. A gallery boy quips the flowers are the same uncored bunch.
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Dan Hart
Pittston
Mr. Hart
Wilkesbarre
It Didn’t Work London Tit Bits
Dialogue humor about alarm clocks and a misfire, with Biway and Jigsup jokingly recounting a first failed attempt. Maria is awakened, leading to a humorous misunderstanding about the alarm.
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London
Maria
Lawson of Boston Promises Break in Finances Drive
A veteran observer portrays Thomas W. Lawson as a fervent reformer aiming to topple the financial system, favoring philanthropy over politics. He notes Lawson’s magnetic presence, blunt speech, and knack for courting publicity while denouncing Wall Street power and railing against Rockefeller.
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Cowper
England
Great American Republic
Thomas W. Lawson
West
Boston
Mr. Lawson
Wall Street
Lawson
John D. Rockefeller
Lincoln
Iowa
Omaha
Fairbury
Republican
Nebraska
Rosewater
Hee
Missouri Valley
Edward McSweeney
Bee
Iedward Rosewater
Mars
Salvation Army
Cleopatra
Thomas W., Lawson
Lawson's Patriotism and Power Through Finance
A contemporary recounts meeting Thomas W. Lawson, praising his magnetism and courage. The writer portrays Lawson as a matched blend of wealth and public duty, likening him to Wendell Phillips and suggesting a mission to challenge the financial system taxing Americans.
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Wendell Phillipps
Wendell Phillips
Lawson
Macaulay
Thomas W. Lawson
George
Ber Hur Book's Rise From Controversy to Milestone Sales
A report says General Lew Wallace submitted a Christ themed manuscript to Harper Bros. and it was accepted after a pledge to avoid offense. The book, Ber Hur, grew from slow start to a million American sales, with yearly sales now higher than at first release despite no cheap edition.
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Harper Gros
New York
Ber Hur
Lew Wallace
Ite
Christ
Messrs. Harper’s
You Never Know Who to Trust Says Grafter
Washington Star reports a grafter remarks on honesty and trust, noting the risk of informers as partners discuss the fragility of integrity and the likelihood of collaborators turning state’s evidence.
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Washington Star
Treasure in heaven exhortation echoed by Atlanta preacher
An Atlanta Constitution item quotes a colored preacher urging lay up treasure in heaven. He humorously warned bank presidents do not run away with funds, and once in heaven they do not wish to emigrate, noting there are not many of them there.
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Atlanta Constitution
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Francie Lynde
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Uncanaela
Yates
Richeré
Sebben
Whee Creek
Hoss
Peeuiter
Eph
Borderer
Wacanoola
Ephraim
Jenifer
John
Richard Jennifer
Uncanaola
America
Sioux City Tribune
Will A. Campbell
Mansfield
Hill
Theodore Roosevelt
Texas
United States
Roosevelt
Finance
The
Tribune
Rockefeller
Bryan
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