Hampton and Naida Escape Sioux Hold in Glencaid
A detachment of the Eighteenth Infantry trapped by Indians in a gorge suffers heavy losses while a stranger named Hampton and Gillis the trader with his daughter escape after a three day siege. They reach Glencaid where Naida and Hampton’s future unfolds amid bachelor balls and a turning point with Lieut. Brant as events converge at Mrs. Herndon’s and Miss Spencer’s school.
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Eighteenth Infantry
Fort Bethune
Hampton
Gillis
Seventh Cavalry
Brant
Ampton
Glencald
Red Slavin
Glenecaid
Phoebe Spencer
Glencaid
Miss Spencer
Naida
Rev. Wynkoop
Lieut
Lieut. Brant
Naida Herndon
Naida Gillis
Bobampton
Black Range
Bob Hampton
Night Confession and a Mission Between Brant and Hampton
Lieutenant Brant confronts Bob Hampton as Naida Gillis reveals her past and affections. Brant plans to meet Hampton to calm the matter while Murphys disappearance and Red Slavin hints loom. The scene blends love loyalty and looming danger in Glencaid.
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Brant
Hampton
Naida
Naida Gillis
Gillis
Murphy
Moonlit Road Stride Sets Town Aflame
A lone man strides along the moonlit road while two figures behind him stand motionless, their eyes fixed on his departure as night settles over the scene.
The Great Obligation of the Rich to the Poor
An essay argues that the wealthy must devote surplus wealth to improving conditions for the poor. It condemns vanity gifts and urges prudent relief directing funds to clean tenements streets and backyards. It warns neglect of the poor could spark a revolt by the downtrodden.
Sober Workers Urged Across Industries for Safety and Profit
The piece argues sobriety is essential in railroads and transit services where engineers, motormen, conductors, and telegraph operators must stay clear headed. It frames abstinence as a business imperative that protects lives, reduces damages, and improves citizenship and family life, citing cooler heads and steady nerves as critical.
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Round House
The Cause of Crime Waves in City Conditions
A columnist argues crime stems from varying conditions rather than inherent malice. Population growth and reform laws influence arrest rates, with murder not always equal to a murderer. Differences between New York and St. Louis reflect seaport cosmopolitanism and shifting crime levels.
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St. Louis
New York
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Placer
Randall Parrish
Waderness
HY Law
LOMSC
Watson
Silent Murphy
Bane
Nalda
Miss Gillis
Misa Mullis
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