Stella Lashmar as a Genial Prodigy and Her Mentor
In a mood-lit castle, Stella Lashmar dazzles guests with intellect and poise while Mr. Nestorius admires her talent and schemes to launch her independence. He learns of her quest for a publisher and a cottage by the Avon, while Lashmar contemplates the girl’s future and her missing father’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashmar
Verner
Nestorius
Tie
Mr. Nestorius
Australia
Lord Lashmar
Hubert
Stella
Gabriel Verner
The
Aven
Betsy
Avon
Statesman
England
Columbus
America
Boldwood
Chapter nil voices under window at eight oclock morning
Lashmer hears a musical voices from below and sees Mr Nestorius and Stella walking and talking near his window at eight oclock next morning. He notes she is at ease with him and fears he may turn her head while Nestorius speaks of her.
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Lashmer
Mr. Nestorius
Stella
Nestorius
Interaction at the estate amid political tension
Lord Liashmar follows a heated interview between a statesman and a reader as Stella appeals to Nestorius. During the day’s hunting, Liashmar reflects on the meaning of the scene while guests rebuke his reckless shooting and guests gather by the fire with Lady Sophia in a corduroy shooting gown.
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Mr. Nestorius
Middleshire
Stella
Lord Lashmar
Statesman
Carminow
Lady Sophia
Lord Liashmar
Nestorius
Ivo
The Summer Man and the Duke's Rival
A collection of light era observations notes the summer man’s fashion critique citing Leslie's Weekly on summer attire and the social temptation of hats and hosiery. It also recounts a diary anecdote from Arthur Helps about the Duke of Marlborough and a humorous emu egg story via Prof. Max Muller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Helps
Prof
Max Muller
Blenheim
Duke of Marlborough
Helps
Professor Muller
Cosmopolis
London
Mr. Helps
New Use for Bikes Across Europe Trade Shifts T:
Cyclists now ship bikes to Europe for cheap freight and bring back tires filled with tobacco perfume lace cigars and spirits. Upon return steamship officers inspect by spinning wheels and listening for unusual sounds rather than opening tires, a provisional method requiring practice.
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Europe
New Diving Bell Exhibited in Paris Exhibition
An Italian inventor named Platti del Pozzo introduces an improved diving bell in Paris. The device moves along the seabed by electric screws, can operate at great depths, and provides air for forty eight hours. It is electric lit, powers tools, and can rise by ballast adjustment.
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Paris
Platti del Pozzo
Startling Illustration From Cleveland Plain Dealer
A New York widow sues a man for hugging her so hard he broke two ribs. The claim hints at the dangers of press power. An old witty aside notes a girl's beauty fading like frosting when a boy enters the family.
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New York
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Death in a theater at Robinson's Opera House catastrophe
A ceiling collapse at Robinson's Opera House during Holden Brothers Comedy Company performance of Dangers of a Great City killed five and injured twenty six in Cincinnati Friday night. The dome failed as rotted roof trusses gave way, sending debris onto 200 spectators and triggering a frantic rush to exits.
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Hugh
Robinson's
Opera House
Cincinnati
Opera
Holden Brothers Comedy Company
George W. Rapp
American Institute of Architects
Fumigating the Mail in Fever Districts
Mail from fever infected districts is perforated with paddles studded with nails, then fumigated for an hour before distribution. Photographs may arrive with missing eyes due to the sterilization. Jury finds Albert V Sugden guilty of grand larceny in New York for stealing jewelry from Richard Wilson’s house. Salt furnaces near Point Pleasant West Virginia shut as coal prices rise.
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Valet Albert V. Sugden
Richard 'S
Wilson
New York
Sugden
Ohio River
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Fort Sheridan Cruelty Case Attracts Washington Attention
Details emerge of Captain Lovering’s alleged mistreatment of Private Hammond at Fort Sheridan. Hammond, a Plattsburg recruit, was dragged from the guard house after a nine day absence. Prodded with a sword, he suffered multiple wounds as he was taken to the summary court. High-level officials review the case as investigations proceed.
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Washington
Fort Sheridan
Brooke
Decamp
Secretary of War
Lovering
Miles
Gen. Alger
Fort Sherman
Col. Hall
Chicago
Hammond
Plattsburg
N. Y
Hhs
Loy
Hammondering
Murder Molds Widowless Brimfield Farm Murder
Wealthy Brimfield area farmer Adam Hoffman was killed by two robbers seeking money after selling wheat and stock. In a midnight assault, Hoffman and a farm hand were bound and gagged while the intruders searched the house, choking Hoffman to death when he refused to reveal funds. The incident ends with the house ransacked and no money found. News of Minor Note reports Danie B Lamont elected president of Northern Pacific Express Co and other local notes.
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Adam Hoffman
Brimfield
Ind
Hoffman
Danie
Lamont
Northern Pacific Express Company
Newell Salbright
Lirft School of Theology
Denver
Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Omaha
Carpenters
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Miss
Lushmar
Hiere
Brumm
Balliol
Union
Hegel
Dons
Spain
Mrs. Mulciber
Mr. Verner
Hansard
Sir Thomas Malory
Lady Carminow
Minervia
Sibyl
Tam
Lash
Vienna
Mary Ann
Himsell
Clarice
Hubert Lashmar
Scott
Merlin
Vivien
Nestor
Ryes
Ira Iss al
Braddon
Leslie
Robinson
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