Escape from the prison of Russians and a perilous voyage
In a tense escape sequence Gordon and Aura Soltikall face capture and a fire at a Russian prison camp. They seize a chance during a chaotic blaze as warders scramble to save belongings, slipping into the smoke and making a desperate dash toward the forest.
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Gordon
St. Petersburg
Ceed
Seccsssion
Ente
Kara
Tophet
Cesar
Theo Gordon
Gathway
Capture of St Poteet Ig Chapter Ends In Assault
The narrative describes men grabbing the narrator, forcing him into a small cabin, locking the door, and issuing a warning to Sophia Otwickin. Sophia responds with a brief laugh as tension rises. Inside the cabin a rough table and lamp illuminate the scene while the narrator caves to physical exhaustion.
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ST. Poteet
Savatory
Sophia Otwickin
Silere
Mystery Cabin Conversation Reveals Fractured Motives
A fragmented dialogue shows tension between characters as they speculate on a troubling affair. One man questions another’s impartiality while the scene hints at hidden motives and a looming discussion that bypasses the so called master.
Escape Through a Russian Convict Train and Nightly Stations
The narrator details a grueling journey with convicts in chains, reaching an etape for the night where conditions improved slightly. Hazards include crowded sleeping quarters in karerds and a constant convoy of guards, with two Cossacks accompanying the travel from St Petersburg through Moscow over three weeks. Gordon's spirits show strain as the trek continues.
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Rowl
Etape
Taras
Das
St. Petersbore
Hale Aba
Moscow
Gordon
Rest and Snowbound Run For Companions
Two walkers describe sprinting over hard snow hand in hand after a quick rest, noting how the range rose swiftly and recovery was aided by brief respite, as a continuation from their newt.
Remarkable Blind Druggist Of Wyandotte Is A Local Wonder
Detroit News profile of William J. Garrison the blind druggist of Wyandotte. Born in Vernon Michigan he moved to Wyandotte two years ago to join Dorence and Garrison. Despite blindness he navigates the city by memory earning income as a piano tuner and pharmacist. He and others marvel at his sixth sense and precise movement across streets and crowded sidewalks.
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Rudersdorf
Moarner
Mie Aucaia
Irene
Prench
Aura Soltikall
Toever
Kiel
Prince Bergensky
Siberia
Cota
Mademoiselle
Chiat
William J. Garrison
Wyandotte
Vernon
Mich
Wyyandotte
Dorence & Garrison
Harrison
Garrison
Detroit News
Dozen Juliets Prompt Salt Lake City Theater Exit
Jola Goodnow recalls a Salt Lake City Shakespeare run where a troupe faced mass moral objection. Elders deemed the play immoral and demanded removal after a startling balcony scene that left 12 Juliets onstage and a demoralized audience, according to the Chicago Herald account.
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Jola Goodnow
Minneapolis
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Romeo
Julien
Marion
Goodnow
Chicago Herald
Men and Women as Shoppers in Trade Tales
A Cincinnati Commercial Gazette excerpt notes the irritations of retail, detailing a dealer's take on shopping behavior. The piece contrasts how women and men shop, describing a man trying on collars with mock seriousness before deciding to buy one or two.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Signature Forgery Error Revealed by Bank Teller
A depositor with a long active account saw a signature denied as non genuine at the American Exchange National Bank. The teller noted a missing stroke in the initial J, a flaw not seen by the signer until the paid check was returned. The man then reviewed his check and found the omitted line in the J.
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American Exchange National Bank
Paylus
New York Mail
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