The City of Numbered Days
Brouillard the chief engineer explains reclamation work to Genevieve Cort ee and outlines dam plans. Cartwright schemes to profit from contracts while Massingale seeks a railroad boon to mine prospects. Brouillard and Genevieve confront love and ethics as Mirapolis booms and Cartwright lures Jouillard into a high stake post with stock payoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brouillard
J. Wesley Cortee
Genevieve
Cartwright
Onevieve
Steve Massngale
Brouilard
Ford
Susan
My Massingale
Bouillard
Mirapolis
Manred
Jouillard
Consolidated Electric Power Company
Niquoia Electric Powers, Lighting and Traction Company
Hell’s Fire
Sam Hill
Reclamation Service
Quesada
The Speedway Chapter IX: Brouillard at the Dam Work
Brouillard's rise in the Niquoia project collides with power politics as labor floods in and the dam progresses. Cartwright’s schemes draw Brouillard into a risky balance between ambition and loyalty, while Grislow warns of personal entanglements with Genevieve Cartwright and Amy.
Mirapolis Boom Sparks Talk of Gold Reef Gamble
Promoter Cartwright and engineer Brouillard push Mirapolis development while rumors swirl over stalled railroad work. Garner’s real estate dealings draw crowds as investors chase a rumored Buckskin gold find that could trigger a railroad comeback. Ackerman telegram signals security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirapolis
Garner
Kansas City
Hotel Metropole
Cartwright
Broullann
Brouillard
Mirapolitan
Metro- Pole
Chicago
Ackerman
P. O W
Buckskin
Niquoia
J. Wesley Cartwright
Mr. Cartwright
Power Company
Reclamation Service
Chigringo Avenue
Ford
New York Bankers
George
Jack's
New York
Government official’s clash between duty and private gain
The speaker questions a high earning official who would betray public trust for private benefit to win happiness for a loved one. The query links such actions to a broader national distress, asking if the country suffers from excessive self serving conduct.
Brouillard and Cartwright Face Threatened Panic Showdown
Brouillard and Cartwright plan to act decisively to defuse the looming panic and safeguard their investments. The pair weigh bold moves and cautious steps to escape the crisis without further loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brouillard and Cartwright
Great Battle of Jutland Leaves Nations Mourning
The North Sea clash between German and British fleets resulted in massive losses. Britain reports 114 610 tons sunk across six battle cruisers and cruisers with numerous destroyers lost. Germany cites 15 172 tons. Admirals Hood and others perished amid heavy casualties on both sides.
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North Sea
Jutland
Kiel Canal
Great Britain
Queen Mary
Indefatigapie
Invincible
Defenve
Black Prince
Warrior
Pommern
Wiesbaden
Frauenlob
Germany
Isushima
Horace Lambert Hood
Sir David Beatty
Sowerby, Cay
Prowse
Admiralty
Naval Bill Passes House by Big Vote
The naval appropriation bill, larger than any before, clears the house nearly unanimously. It funds five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers fifty submarines 130 airplanes and a government armor plate plant plus 16900000 in new enlistments and a total 269.9 million dollars. The measure faces senate debate with a push to add battleships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Naval Committee
Senate
Browning
New Jersey
Graham
Pennsylvania
Randall
California
London
New York
Bankers’ Family Slain. Son-in-Law Moran Arrested
Wills Point Texas December report says R J Moran son-in-law of H B Goodnight president of Van Zandt National Bank was arrested and charged with murder after the banker his wife and Moran’s wife were beaten at their home early Wednesday Mrs Moran was seriously injured. Moran was taken to Canton for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills Point
Tex
R. J. Moran
H. 8. Goodnight
van Zandt National Bank
Moran
Canton
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Francis Lynde
the Speedway
Quesada Trail
Grislow
Victor
Grizzy
Baly
Genevieve Cartwright
Griffith
Murray
Amy
Chigringo
Miss Genevieve
Niquoia National Bank
Buckskin Gold Mining and Milling Company
Jack’s Mountain
BR “Contin
Hostetter
Family
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
General Chemical & Mineralogical Laboratories
New Orleann
Waldens Business University
Austin
Texas
Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
San Antonio
Secret Service Company
Furlongs Inc
General
St. Louis
TEX. & LA. Hat CO
Travis St. Houston, Tex
C. L. & Theo. Bering, Jr., Inc
Capitol Avenue
Ouston Auto Supplies
Houston Co-Operative Mfg. Co
Coati Street
Masury
NOMAR
James Bute Company Cor
Texas Ave
Fannin St
Houston, Tex
A. H. Hess & Son
Travis St
Texas Optical Co
Main Street
Kress Bidg
F. W. Heitmann Co
Parcel Post
W. N. U. Houston
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