Wallingford schemes to land Smithson academy gift
In Boomville J Rufus Wallingford targets General Smithson Military academy funds and a city deal. He plans to use purchases, options, and a public benefactor image to maneuver land deals with the Smithson heirs and local officials while reporters watch. The Smithson daughters resist and consider options as the scheme unfolds.
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Blackie
Wallingford
Toad
Toad Jessop
Dan
Jim
Horace G. Dan
Horace
Fatty
Hiram Wallingford
General Smithson
Husband and heirs confront railroad bid on academy property
In a tense exchange Jameson challenges a railroad offer, while Harriet and Martha defend their father’s academy from strangers. They recount past deals, the influence of Mr Wallingford, and a telegram promising profits of twenty five thousand dollars, noting Wallingford’s father’s friendship with General Smithson.
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Europe
Paris
Harriet
Miss Harriet
Martha
Packington
Mr. Packington
Mr. Jameson
Boomville Bank
Miss Martha
Scott
General Smithson
Miss
Mr. Jason
Jameson
Missy Harriet
Wallingford
Wallingford and Blackie Attend Grand Opera Opening
In a tourist town scene, J Rufus Wallingford and Blackie Dan dine lavishly while a boastful waiter mocks locals. They exit to the opera opening night amid rich society, opulent dress, and chatter about Carmen and the Grand Opera House. A plump, hat-tipped man compliments Wallingford as they move toward the night’s spectacle.
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J. Rufus Wallingford
Wallingford
Vittoreo Matteo
King Emmanuel
Italy
Blackie Dan
Umberto
Wa Iingford
Jim
Boosters’ Club
Willie Weisenheimers
Carmen
Tl Trovatore
Grand Opera House
Blackie
New York
Billy
Dudley
Defender
Race
Meeting Siena Wallingford Sparks Dinner Talk With Henri Dufois
Blackie Dan plays host to Henri Dufois, former hotel chef, now seeking a new restaurant venture. Wallingford juggles humor and business talk as Dufois weighs risks and potential towns, with a cast including Violet Bonnie and a town impresario.
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Blackie Dan
Signore
Wallingford
Nix
Blackie
Henri Dufois
Henri
Mr. Wallingford
J. Rufus
Garced
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Boomville
B. G
T. Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Progressive Party
Smithson Academy
Smithson Academy Fund
Skillen
Peter Packington
L. G. Wheeler
Samuel Hicks
Cushman
William Cushmen
Misses Smithson
the Farmers Review
Poultry Magazine
Corn Magazine
Swine World
Chicago Daily Herald
Pella Chronicle
All
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Violet Bonnie
Pop
Siena Wallingford
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