Burning Daylight Pulls Off Klondike Swindle
Elam Harnish known as Burning Daylight rides a dizzy path from Alaska mining to Wall Street swindles. He cornered a vast fortune through a bold scheme, fights betrayal by three partners, and prepares a final accounting that could ruin or crown him amid a city of high finance and danger.
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Elam Harnish
Alaska
Circle City Tivoli
Harnish
Yukon
Tivoli
Hamish
Dawson
Klondike
New York
Daylight's Poker Deal Turns Deadly In New Scene
In a tense exchange a character named Burning Daylight takes charge at a table, describes four aces, and warns accomplices Dowsett Letton and Guggenhammer of lethal consequences. He asserts control, declares the deal is his, and threatens violence if anyone signals trouble as the scene ends with a promise of continuation.
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John Dowsett
New York
Messrs. Dowsett
Letton
Guggenhammer
Ward Valley
Alaska
Nathaniel Letton
Mutual-Selander
Dowsett
Mutual Solander
Mr. Harnish
Sakhalin: Prospects for Resources and Central Role in Amur
Russian Geographical Society notes Sakhalin as a potential asset with coal and timber, though hampered by isolation and limited transport. Deep naphtha borings show promise, while agriculture remains weak and meat trade undeveloped. Population fell after the war, with ex convicts now settling near Alexandrovsk as labor conditions and infrastructure improve slowly.
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St. Petersburg
Sakhalin
Russia
Amur
M. Polovoy
Vladivostok
Australia
America
Japan
Baku
East Asia
Alexandrovsk
Fancy Ribbon Bows Dazzle Hats with New Buckram Trimmings
Fashion notes describe elaborate ribbon bows and rosettes for hats using buckram foundations. Rich colorings include two tone patterns, borders, and flowered designs. decorations stand up with wire supports and may replace other trimmings.
Colonel Intervenes in Mountain Education Debate
A Kentucky colonel in command of a sawmill moves to improve local schooling by selecting a teacher. He proposes a college-educated candidate from blue grass, but mountaineer trustees back their long‑time teacher Hind with limited schooling. The board argues that practical teaching wins over formal education, and the colonel withdraws his candidate.
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Dowsett
Letton
Kentucky Mountains
Blue Grass
Mountaineer
Hind
Amin
Board of Trustees
Uy Woods
Arnin
Danish suffragette Mrs Meyer helps Danish inquiry in London
Mrs Johanne Meyer, first Danish woman to speak for woman suffrage, attended the Universal Race congress in London as Copenhagen Peace Society delegate. After the congress closed she began an inquiry for the Danish government into how England's social and political work affected women. In 1870 she founded Denmark's first women’s reform organization.
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Johanne Meyer
Universal Race Congress
London
Peace Society of
Copenhagen
Meyer
England
Won't Sell Jefferson Home To Government
Congressman Jefferson M. Levy refuses to sell Monticello to the government or any buyer. He has owned the estate for 35 years and kept it scrupulously maintained with open visitor access. Levy argues government ownership would not improve the property’s condition.
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Levy
Monticello
New York
Jefferson M. Levy
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Hen on hay car makes surprising trip find in shipment
A grain dealer, A Thomaston of Winsted Conn, received a car load of baled hay from Canada. During unloading a white Leghorn hen was found among the hay tines. The hen had laid several eggs en route and had no food or water for two weeks since leaving Canada.
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Winsted
Conn
A. Thomaston
Canada
Biddy
Home Rule Bill Liked In Westminster Dinner
John O Callaghan national secretary of the United Irish League of America was guest of honor at a nationalist dinner in the house of commons. T P O Connor praised Asquiths home rule bill as the best measure ever introduced in parliament.
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London
John O'Callaghan
United Irish League of America
House of Commons
T. P. O’connor
Asquith
Promise of Reduced Rates Likely for European Visitors
Liverpool businessman Frank L. Brown chairs committees and sailed aboard the Mauretania with promises from several steamship firms to grant reduced rates for European visitors and exhibits attending the Panama-Pacific exposition.
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Liverpool
Frank L. Brown
Mauretania
Sewing Help Of Real Value From A Timeworn Guide
A sewing tip advises making a large bag to attach to a sewing machine side frame to collect scraps. Use an 8 inch embroidery hoop and 16 by 14 inch cretonne, sew edges, form a hem with a gathering thread, pull to hoop size, and secure. Also suggests a pattern bag behind the machine with inside pockets for family patterns and two extra pockets for aprons or dress accessories to save time.
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Cretonne
Embroidered Collars and Cuffs Adorn Tailored Dresses
In vivid colors hand embroidery on white faille or maire silk will grace collars and cuffs of tailored dresses. The detail highlights craft in period fashion.
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New York Herald
Bread crust cleans white stripes on uniforms and gear
Soldiers use a crust of bread to remove white stripes from trousers and extend the tip to light felt hats gloves or a wool gown. This practical trick highlights simple, portable cleaning for varied fabric materials.
Dorothy Bag Entry Amid Suffragette Campaign Debris
The Dorothy bag, touted as a ladies knickknack receptacle, gained notoriety when carried by thousands of militant suffragettes. They used the bag to conceal stones and hammers during their smashing campaign, drawing attention to its controversial role.
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Milady
Early Victorian Tableware Returns to Fashion of the Past
The piece notes a revival of Early Victorian decor in dining and furnishings, highlighting rose centerpieces, epergne displays, cruet stands, crystal and silver mounts, and matching lamp shades. It describes chained crystal decor, tulip shaded bowls, antique goblets, and lighting that echoes historic candlelight with electric enhancements.
Crinkle Crepe Material Described as Elegant and Affordable
A crinkle crepe fabric similar to fine crepe voiles is praised for its white color and washability. Shown with crocheted baila and heavy lace borders, it appears much more expensive than its actual cost.
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Tarrytown
Leon Guegeanhammer
Leon Guggenhammer
Cain
Wall Street
Mr. Harnigh
Howison
Shetton
Mr. Harnish Iela
New York Herald Company
The
MacMillan Company
Kentucky
Jefferson
Dorothy” Bag
Underwood & Underwood, N
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