Steinhardt's Nemesis Chapter V A London Quest
In Cobban's continued tale, the narrator chats with Freeman and wife at dinner about a night’s alleged murder and a possible death in a chemical vat. They discuss Lacroix mysteries, the court case against Steinhardt for patent infringement, and plan a London inquiry during Freeman’s fortnight holiday to pursue clues.
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Draper
Freeman
Dlough
Steinhardt
Mr. Lacroix
Lacroix
Birley
London
Lecoc
Dream of Lacroix’s fate fuels tense manor clash
In a tense confrontation at Steinhardt’s manor, Unwin weighs rumors of Lacroix’s death and a dream linked to it. Miss Lacroix speaks of marriage plans, while Birley defends English custom against Steinhardt’s push to marry Louise to his son Frank. Steinhardt demands silence as tensions flare.
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Mr. Steinhardt
London
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Mr. Birley
Burley
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Mr. Unwin
Jim
Manuel
Mies Lacroix
Frank
Paul
Marie
Lancashire
Hectic World News Roundup of Global Happenings
Week in review highlights fatal powder explosion in Shenandoah Pennsylvania and a fire in Herkimer Kansas. It notes Finnish recruiting disorder, Pittaburg wreck casualties, imperial coronation plans, strikes and bankruptcies, naval stations, and political shifts from Idaho to Denmark. Includes cholera, San Francisco lectures, and railway news.
Black Prince ruby reexamined as red spinel in crown jewels
The so called Black Prince ruby is not a ruby but a large red spinel. It centers the Maltese cross on Queen Victoria’s crown and has long been linked to Edward the Black Prince and Don Pedro of Castile. Henry V wore it in battle and it remains part of England’s crown jewels despite its true identity.
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Longoro
Spain
Don Fedro
Henry V
Agincourt
England
Notable Quip on Labor Puzzles Finds Broad Appeal
A playful witticism attributed to Puck notes the difficulty of hoeing is not the row itself but the act of hoeing. The remark captures a humorous view of labor and effort.
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Puck
Street Car Strike Ends in San Francisco
The strike on the United Railroads street system ends after one week. Employers concede major demands including wage raise and 10 hour days. A 25 cent or 23 cent base rate with a long service bonus is agreed, plus 30 cent overtime. union rights and complaint procedures are recognized.
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San Francisco
United Railroads
Carmen
Morton Dies in Lake Forest After Illness
Former U S secretary of agriculture Hon J Sterling Morton died at Lake Forest home of his son Mark Morton after weeks of illness. Cerebral thrombus caused death following strokes and a prior bout with influenza like illness starting in Chicago last November. His sons Paul Joy and Mark Morton were at his bedside.
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Hlon. J. Sterling Morton
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Morton
Nebraska City
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Ingrippe
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Mexico
Pawl Morton
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Mr. Morton
Nebraska
Paul Morton
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Commercial and Financial Happenings of the Commonwealth
Growth and improvements in Oregon industries noted with embezzlement arrest of John Burke of Whatcom, wage strike by Oregon City mill weavers, and reinstatement of City Attorney Chane of Sumpter. Copper ledge found on Snake River mouth of Imnaha, rich gravel strike reported.
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Imnaha
Spotted Fever Outbreak Hits Bitter Root Valley
Spotted fever surges in Bitter Root valley with eight deaths in a week in Missoula Montana. Authorities report several new cases as physicians struggle to diagnose and control the illness. The disease begins with typhoid like fever and widespread body spots that enlarge before death.
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Mont
Riots Stoked by Strikes in Moscow Bloodshed Reported
A St Petersburg dispatch to the Algemeine Zeitung notes six riot outbreaks in Moscow with troops using force. One report claims about 50 killed or wounded. Peasant revolts in southern Russia strain security at Kiev and Poltava as troops quell the uprisings.
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Rnewia
Kieff
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Peace prospects improve as De la Rey arrives in Transvaal
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports General De la Rey and his staff reached Klerksdorp in the Transvaal yesterday. Pretoria dispatches say he met with his commando two days earlier and Boer leaders continue talks with burghers, suggesting improving peace prospects.
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Daily Telegraph
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Mercantile Trust to Finance Tennessee Central Railroad
St Louis reports the Mercantile Trust Company has signed a deal to finance the Tennessee Central Railroad for 15 million dollars. The pact marks a major financial move by a St Louis institution in railroad funding.
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Diapatch
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St. Louis Financial
Portland Markets Report From Wheat to Wool Prices
Wheat ranging from 65 to 66 cents with Bluestem and Valley varieties noted. Barley quotes show feed around 20 to 21 dollars per ton. Oats priced per grade, flour and meal values listed. Potatoes and hay prices given including Best Burbanks and Timothy. Eggs dairy poultry and meat prices across many categories. Wool and mohair values also included.
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Valley
Graham
Oregon
America
Ateora
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Russian presses told to halt reporting student hotel protests
The Russian government orders newspapers to stop publishing news about student protests. President Roosevelt accepts an invitation to speak at the memorial address in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30. In the UK only five ships over 100 tons were built last year all on the Clyde and registered in London.
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National Cemetery
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Youthful Warriors In Philippine War Debates
Adjutant General Corbin receives a letter from Henry C. McCook of Philadelphia regarding reports that General Smith ordered the destruction of Filipinos aged ten and up in area ten. McCook cites his son First Lieutenant Paul McCook and a Second Regiment companymate who says ten year olds can endure water cure and arms, challenging views on wartime harshness. He notes youths up to twelve among rebels and prisoners and questions compulsory severity.
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Successful Wireless Telegraphy Demonstrated At Sea
Norfolk Va April 28 Testa of the new government wireless telegraphy system conducted at Roanoke Island Pamlico sound before naval experts. Professor Reginald Fenenden Allegheny Pa inventor of the system directed the tests proving feasibility and practicability of sending wireless messages at sea quickly and accurately. Experiments ran from Cape Hatteras to Roanoke Island covering 60 miles by a salt water route.
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Omnibus public building bill funds Pacific Northwest projects
The bill proposes 150000 for enlarging the Portland port office and Federal court building and 10000 for Portland custom house exterior finish. It adds 150000 for the Seattle Beatt le building for a total of 900000. It allots 60000 for Tacoma and Spokane public building sites to cover an entire city block bounded by streets on four sides.
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Plans for giant concrete drydock at New York navy yard
Mammoth Drydock, New York, April 28. Plans by the yards and docks departments call for one of the largest drydocks in the United States at the local navy yard. Costing about 1 million dollars, it will be built entirely of concrete and sized to accommodate the largest battleships. The dock will measure 600 feet long and 90 feet wide at the bottom with 31 feet of water clearance over the sill.
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New York Navy Yard
United States
Navy Yard
Mississippi Senator Injured in Street Car Altercation
Senator H. D. Money of Mississippi was involved in a street car fight in Washington on April 26. He refused to pay two fares and was struck twice by the conductor, who in turn cut the senator’s assailant on the right hand with a knife. the conductor was arrested after the incident.
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H. D. Money
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Queen Wilhelmina Reported Dangerously Ill
Amsterdam reports no improvement in Queen Wilhelmina condition. Doctors note poor sleep, while royal dispatches allegedly diverge from medical statements on her health.
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Wilhelmina
Machias Returns to Colon After Bocas Mission
The US gunboat Machias arrived in Colon from Bocas del Toro where calm has been restored. Colon was reinforced yesterday by 350 soldiers from Panama to ensure security.
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Colombia
United States
Machias
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Secretary Root Inspects Havana Improvements Under Intervention
Secretary Root visited the facilities in Havana to review renovations across hospitals schools and other institutions under American supervision noting progress and general improvements in all departments.
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Havana
Root
Fifty Hurt as Great Eastern Train Derails Near Hackney Downe
Fifty people are injured in a morning wreck on the Great Eastern Railway near Hackney Downe Station. A Walthamstown bound three penny train on a bridge had an axle break, causing a coach to derail and lodge across both tracks with workmen aboard.
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Great Eastern Railway
Hackney Downe
Walthamstown
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