Near Fatal Park Escape and a Park Chase Romance
In a Monte Carlo park, Miss Mazurka’s carriage nearly collides with runaway horses rescued by Lord Villars. Stuart Villars drives her home and learns of her dwindling fame and heartbreak over Mordaunt Royce, as Trevelyan Ida’s rise winds through London theatres and a bitter love triangle deepens. Royce declares love, fails to console, and the man pursues solace while Mazurka seethes at betrayal and vows to confront Royce.
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Gs Trevelyan
Emily
Isul
Wolu
Mordaunt Royce
Mr. Royce
Joan
Royce
Dawe
Miss Trevelyan
Itung
Monte Carlo
Lord Villars
Mazurka
Miss Mazurka
Lord Villiams
Stuart
Stuart Villars
Stuart Villiams
Stuart’ Villiars
Lord Villiars
England
Trevelyan
Ida Trevelyan
London
Lord Villara
Lord Williams
Mr. Giffard
Almos
Ids
Dead Pope's Millions Found Nearly $2 Million Discovered
An electrician uncovers nearly two million dollars tied to the Pope's estate, prompting investigations into the source and rightful ownership of the funds. Officials note the discovery raises questions about custody and distribution of the assets.
Vatican Wealth Disclosed After Leo XIII Death
Rome December 19 The Tribune reports sudden Vatican wealth revealed as Cardinal Gotti and Monsignor Marzolini delivered a bag of 45,000,000 francs to Pope Leo XIII possessions. The bag allegedly contained funds confided by Leo to be used by his successor. An electrician later found two bags hidden in the wall with about 1,850,000 dollars.
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Rome
Vatican
Leo XIII
Cardinal Gotti
The
Propaganda
Monsignor
Marzolini
Leo
Mgr. Marzolini
Papal
Johnson Gets Raise and Refuses $5,000 Gift
Chicago December 19 magnates raised President Ban Johnsons salary to 101000 per year for six years and voted him a $5000 gift which he refused to accept a resolution barred clubs from listing more than 16 salaried players after June 1.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
Fire at Victoria apartments leaves sixty families homeless
Chicago report says the Victoria apartment building at 49th street and Calumet avenue burned last night. Sixty families occupied the building and many had retired. A panic ensued but all were rescued with no serious injuries. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Chicago
Victoria
49Th Street
Calumet Avenue
Sev
Interurban dynamo explosion causes damage at Janesville substation
In Janesville on December 19 an operator was away from the Rockford Beloit and Janesville interurban substation when a pail of water spilled and the current reversed a 750 horsepower dynamo causing an explosion. The incident wrecked machinery and the bulldozer, with damage estimated near $3,000.
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Janesville
Rockford, Beloit & Janesville Interurban Inc
Gold Deposits Found in Dunn County Farm
Menominee Wis Dec 19 Gold has been discovered on a farm in Lucas town Dunn county near this city. Assays show 145 dollars per ton based on rock taken every five feet for 85 feet in a well, thoroughly mixed to determine the average content.
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Menominee, Wis
Lucas
Dunn County
New Orleans Ball Marks Louisiana Purchase Celebration
The social event of the Louisiana Purchase celebration was a ball at the French Opera House attended by distinguished diplomats, naval officers, and state figures. Costumes reflected the era and reproduced historical attire.
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New Orleans
Interstate Commerce Commission Reports on Rates and Rebates
Washington reports the annual Interstate Commerce Commission findings on Elkins law. It notes tariffs aimed at just, reasonable rates and the use of rebates, with railroad abuses persisting despite tighter rules. Complaint volume rose, yet the commission lacks extra powers. rates rose mainly for coal, lumber, and grain amid calls to end special privileges.
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Washington
Interstate Commission
Congress
Railway Corporation
Elkins
Commission
Father and Son Killed by Police in Los Angeles
Los Angeles December 19 Police killed Joseph Chossier and his son Louis while resisting arrest. A coroner’s jury ruled it a justifiable homicide. Reports say Chossier fled justice after cashing alleged bad checks totaling 1800 dollars tied to mule and horse purchases in Nevada County. The family, once respected, faced a dramatic downfall amid the accusations and police action.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Chaisser
Louis
Caratlna Neukom
Wiedman Bros
Equality
Ulinois
Cholssers
Murphy
Ilinois
Dee
Joseph
California
Chotaser
Distressed Lake Mills Market Fire Devastates Block
A fire at Belk's Meat Market in Lake Mills Wisconsin damaged the block housing Butzine and other adjacent structures. Officials reported substantial losses and estimated damage around 312,000 dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze as commerce suffered and nearby properties faced smoke and water exposure.
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Lake Mills
Wis
Offic Belk
Nedy & Belk
Naval officers alarmed over Isthmus situation in December
Washington reports a conference among Secretary Moody Rear Admiral Taylor and Brigadier General Elliott. General Elliott will sail for Colon on the Dixie from Philadelphia with marines destined for the isthmus if conditions persist. Navy officials say plans will not be publicly announced due to growing Panama tensions.
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Washington
Moody
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
George Elliott
Marine Corps
Eluett
Colon
Dixie
Philadelphia
Marines
Navy Department
Panama
Department
Coughlan
Packard Pleads Guilty to Eagle Livery Barn Burglary
Waukesha Wisconsin December 19 James Packard previously tied to a horse theft at Engle in January admitted guilty to burgling Edward Whettam s livery barn at Eagle in January ending the proceedings after custody since the arrest
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Waukesha
Wis
James Packard
Engle
Edward Whettam
Eagle
Britain Needs Soldiers Scheme Supposed by War Office
London report says the War Office plans compulsory military training for all males aged 18 to 22, a statement described as unconfirmed. The note appeared in a British newspaper and could signal major mobilization efforts pending official confirmation.
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London
the Mall
The
War Office
Child Burned to Death in Somerset Town
New Richmond Wisconsin December 19 A five year old child of M Leveque of Somerset town was fatally burned when his clothing caught fire before aid arrived Milwaukee boxer Charles II of Milwaukee won the defeat of Weel in a Milwaukee bout on December 19.
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New Richmond
Wis
M. Leveque
Somerset
Milwaukee
Charles II
Suicides Reported After Bank Failure Worries
Elkhart Indiana December 19 S G C Humbert of Pontiac Illinois suicided by drowning in the cistern at his home. A relative says the death by own action was caused by worry over Joss due to the failure of the Indiana National Bank.
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Elkhart
Ind
Business Men to Form Alliance Against Strikes
Salt Lake City business leaders, numbering about 200, met to organize a citizens alliance aimed at fighting labor unions and discouraging strikes and lockouts. The group plans to mobilize business influence to curb union activity and maintain stability for commerce.
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Salt Lake City
Citizens’ Alliance
Coffin Makers Meet in Chicago Amid Talks of Trust
Coffin manufacturers from across the United States gathered in Chicago yesterday. Delegates refused to reveal the business transacted or the meeting's purpose. A report that the meeting aimed to fix prices was denied by organizers.
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Chicago
United States
Fatal Saloon Quarrel Ends in Nebraska Farm Death
Charles Woodard, a well to do farmer, was clubbed to death last night in Growley Neb. Bed Nanl Hurley is under arrest charged with the crime. The killing stemmed from a quarrel in a saloon.
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Growley
Dee
Charles Woodard
Bednanl Hurley
Roosevelt Family Arrives for Christmas at the White House
Theodore Jr and Kermit Roosevelt arrived from Groton Massachusetts to spend vacation at the White House. Miss Roosevelt, visiting New York, will return for Christmas.
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Washington
Dac
Theodore, Jr
Kermit Roosevelt
Groton
Mass
White House
Miss Roosevelt
New York
Delarry Wins Over Boers at Ahmadnagar Oath Speech
General Delarry addressed Boer prisoners at Ahmadnagar and convinced all but ten to sign the oath of allegiance to Great Britain. The speech lasted five hours.
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Delarry
Bombay
Ahmadnagar
Great Britain
Japan's War Movements Denied by Tokyo Official
London dispatch quotes a Tokyo correspondent denying rumors of a fleet and large troop landings. No official confirmation or dates. The denial addresses supposed movements toward Coven and emphasizes that no such actions are begun or planned at this time.
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London
Phe ‘Tokio
the Mail
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