Fraulein Haas Reveals angelic visions of Steinhardt
In Basel, Fraulein Haas confides to the pastor about Emmanuel Steinhardt's crimes and her eerie visions of his acts, including a wall and a dug grave. The pastor vows secrecy while Birley and the narrator prepare to confront Steinhardt with new evidence.
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Fraulein
Herr Steinhardt
England
Emmanuel Steinhardt
Pastor
Emmasne
Steinhardt
Basel
Fraulein Haas Wieed
Birley
al Steinhardt
Homeward Mission Hardens The Backstairs Bargain
The narrator reaches Timperley after a late Saturday journey to confront Steinhardt with proof of Lacroix s fate. He finds Birley and his ward Louise, sensing genuine feeling from Louise while weighing the need to secure terms from Steinhardt to protect Louise from her guardian s control and a looming bill of ease.
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Lacroix
Fraulein Haas
Steinhardt
Timperley
Birley
London
Louise
Gomandel
Seven: A Biblical and Historic Symbol Across Ages
The number seven recurs as a sacred and symbolic figure in Bible and antiquity. It marks creation rest, sacred years, virtues, deadly sins, saints, ages, and cultural motifs. The author notes modern echoes such as periodic vaccination, fashion cycles, and milestone ages.
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St. George
England
St. Andrew
Scotland
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. David
Wales
St. Denis
France
St. James
Spain
St. Anthony
Italy
Greece
Christ
Rome
Characteristics of Gold
An expert can tell the origin of refined gold from its color and sheen. Australian gold is distinctly redder than California gold, while Ural gold is the reddest of all.
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California
Convict Jokes About His Time In For Licking Mother-In-Law
A courtroom exchange features a visitor mishearing a jailhouse quip as a confession. The convict jokes he is inside for a good time and for licking his mother in law, prompting the judge’s reaction.
Weekly Review Of Global Happenings In 1900s Era
The piece compiles diverse events including French cabinet formation, Pr toria plot, Mystic Shriners arrival in San Francisco, West Virginia coal miners strike, Chicago officers not facing court martial, a Michigan excursion train wreck with casualties, relief aid misdistribution to Martinique, Kruger’s stance on British sovereignty, possible Cuban message to Congress, Denver fire losses, Cape Colony Thanksgiving, a ship incident near Gijon with five drownings, Guatemala volcano destruction, Oregon salaries debate, Toronto garden pavilion fire, the American Federation outreach to farmers, Granite City riot shootings, anthracite mines flooding, Kitchener’s promotions and bounty, Chicago teamsters settlement, Rhode Island streetcar strikes, Philippine bill progress, Uganda can’t apply anarchist law, Southern China rebellion suppression, Idaho GOP convention date, Bolivian volcano fatalities, Eagles convention in Minneapolis, Joliet flood, Rampolla Taft meeting, Kruger war stance, and Manila Hong Kong telegraph cut.
Germany asks US aid to curb wireless telegraphy monopoly
In a report the United States is urged to assist Germany in preventing a monopoly in wireless telegraphy. The Statue of Liberty torch in New York Harbor will be dark as Congress refused a 50000 dollar lighting appropriation. Manitoba's government refusal to permit the Northern Pacific railway to extend its lines across the border is seen as a notice to American railroads to keep out.
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Germany
United States
New York Harbor
Congress
Manitoba
Northern Pacific Railroad
Engineers to study Columbia canal to beat obstructions
The chief of engineers will form a board after the river and harbor bill is signed to assess whether a canal between The Dalles and Celilo can be built for under four million dollars. If the board finds Harte's estimate reasonable, work may start promptly. Other projects around the Columbia mouth will follow after local plans and jetty work are finalized.
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Washington
Columbia River
Dalles
Celilo
Tarte
Harts
Chief of Engineers
Harte
Tongue
Tie Up in West Virginia Strikes Hit Coal, Railroads
In Wheeling West Virginia June 10 a United Mine Workers strike expands beyond coal mines to railways and river traffic. Thousands of miners join walkouts amid scattered marches and armed guards at some sites. Some houses of coal companies are vacated as operators prepare for possible prolonged conflict.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United Mineworkers of America
West Virginia
Norfolk & Western
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Asa
Thie
Pennsylvania
United Mineworkers
Amelia
Ilinois
Rivers Subside in Kansas Floods After Heavy Rains
Emporia Kansas reports Neosho and Cottonwood rivers receding. Neosho water held near one million dollars in damage estimates but may rise. Sediment remains across flooded fields threatening crops including alfalfa. Cottonwood dropped three feet but farmers still face total crop losses and timber damage as trains resume on the Fanta Fe main line.
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Emporia
Kan
Neosho
Cottonwood
Fanta Fe
King of Saxony Nearing Death as Condition Worsens
Berlin reports the king of Saxony is gravely ill with private dispatches from Sibyllenort giving a bleaker view than official bulletins. The Saxony ministry met this morning to await the end as his condition deteriorates.
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Berlin
Saxony
Sibyllenort
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Gives Front To St Bartholomews
In memory of her late husband Mrs Cornelius Van derbilt arranges a substantial gift to St Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal church in New York. A new front and four bronze doors will be installed at a cost of 200000 dollars. The project was expanded from doors alone to a full front remodeling for greater effect.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Church
Chamberlain Wins Oregon Governor via Official Canvass Pending
Early returns show George E. Chamberlain leading W. J. Furnish for governor with a narrow margin that could change in the official canvass. Republicans also win both congressional districts and likely control the legislature as full county tallies come in from Gilliam to Washington with varying margins.
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Tongue
Williamson
Gilliam
Chamberlain
Furnish
Marion
Tillamook
Umatilla
Linn
Baker
Douglas
Curry
Yamhill
Yamhill County
W. J. Furnish
Olateop
Grant
Congress Adjournment Prospects Tied to Canal and Cuban Bills
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means says no adjournment resolution is ready until the Senate settles its Nicaragua canal and Cuban bills. He notes Congress may adjourn around July 1 regardless of immediate action, shaping business accordingly.
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Washington
Jones
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Senate
Nicaragua
Will Sign Public Buildings Bill in Cabinet Meeting
Washington January 9 At the cabinet meeting the omnibus public buildings bill was discussed and decided to be signed. The cabinet studied Cuban reciprocity measures but made no decision. It was noted that Jazz Taft presented war secretary instructions to Cardinal Rampolla and Secretary Root will forward them to the Philippine commission.
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Washington
Jone
Jazz
Taft
Cardinal Rampolla
Root
Philippine Commission
Investigation into Miles over war department reports
Washington June 7. An inquiry is underway into the leak of war department documents possibly linked to General Miles. Though Miles may not be directly charged, a subordinate could bear responsibility if the headquarters is implicated. The president and secretary regret the harm caused by high officers accessing papers.
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Washington
Beveridge
Miles
War Department
Progresa
Army
Milea
Porto Rico
Mitchell Hanna exchange on canal and Chinese exclusion
Washington June 7 Senator Mitchell joked with Senator Hanna before talks on the canal route. The exchange touched on volcanic red ink, the Chinese exclusion law and political criticisms, with Mitchell warning against the Panama route and promising reasons against its selection.
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Washington
Mitchell
Hanna
Panama
Up Rising in Siam Escalates Across Mekong Bank
The Siam Free Press reports a grave rising along the Mekong right bank with rumors of mass killings by Bangkok regulars and vows of vengeance by Siamese locals. Over 200 shot and many wounded. more troops to be dispatched as authorities fear spread beyond Siamese territory. Excessive taxation and harsh officials blamed for the unrest.
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Victoria
B. C
Siam Free Press
Mekong
Bangkok
Siam
Polls on Canal Bill Show Senate Split on Nicaragua or Panama
New York papers report varied senate polls on the Nicaragua canal with 41 for Nicaragua 35 for Panama and 12 in doubt. Officials expect Panama supporters to gain three more votes before the tally. Also released are May New York port immigration figures showing 82 054 arrivals versus 73 667 in April.
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Washington
Jone
Nicaragua Canal
New York
Nicaragua
Panama
Senate
Port of
Hobson Plans Senate Run in Greensboro District
Hobson announces intent to return to Greensboro Alabama to run for the state senate from the district at the next election. Captain Hobson will seek the senate seat in the Alabama legislature.
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Greensboro
Ala
Hobson
Alabama Senate
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Martinique
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Portland
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