Train Wedding on the Transcontinental Run
Lieut Harry Mallory and Marjorie Newton plan to elope but a taxicab wreck delays them. The train carries Mallory’s classmates and a preacher hunt becomes a running farce as multiple marriages unfold aboard. The preacher boards late, marries Ira Lathrop to Annie Gatle, and escapes by leaping from the moving train.
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Harry Mallory
Philippines
Marjorie Newton
Porter
Ira Lathrop
Jimmie
Wellington
Reno
Sammy Whittomb
Mallory
Temple
Marjorie
Annie Gatle
Mrs Wellington
Little Jimmie
Whitcomb
Dr Temple
Dog
Quarrel
Lathrop
Miss Gattleallory
Kitty Lewellyn
Miss Gattle
Train Kidnapping Of Clergyman Ends In Dusty Escape
In a chaotic pursuit aboard a speeding train, Mallory and Marjorie attempt to force Reverend Charles to marry them. The clergyman dives from the moving car, losing his collar and dignity, while Mallory laments the parson’s successful escape amid dust and commotion.
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Mallory
Marjorie
Charles
Selby
The Empty Berth Chapter Seeks Marjorie and Mallory
Mallory learns Marjorie will not follow his expected path and she seduces him with affection while they navigate jealousy and marriage. Their bond deepens as they cross the Great Salt Lake aboard a long bridge, oblivious to onlookers and the world around them.
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Mallory
Marjorie
Ogden
Great Salt Lake
Fresh Morning on the Train Chapter XXXIII
Ira and Anne endure awkward intimacy as they travel aboard a train toward California. Mallory and Marjorie’s reconciliation is tested by teasing passengers while Dr Temple and Mrs Temple mock the changing dynamics. Fosdick and Mrs Fosdick chase a discreet hookup despite bigamy jokes as the journey nears Nevada.
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Asktes
Ira
Fosdick
Dr. Temple
Tye
Ypsilanti
Nevada
Dovie
Portland
Granger
California
Mra
Jimmie Wellington
Mallorys on the Run as Train Journey Ends
The Mallorys face uneasy goodbyes on the train as guests tease them about marriage. Misunderstandings recur during the final night with no minister to bless the parting, while Anne Gattle's empty berth underscores the separation.
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Mrs. Temple
Mallorys
Anne Gattle
What Figureheads Mean
The article explains ancient rites of placing a guardian spirit in buildings and ships by burying a human, then substituting animals. It notes the custom evolved to symbolic rites and that figureheads on ships descend from binding an immolated god’s body on the prow, regarded as mascots.
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Ira
Ashton
Millionaire Rancher Hurt Riding Red Durham Bull
A Pomona California rancher, famed for wealth, was badly injured attempting to ride a large red Durham bull to win a two minute wager. He lasted 117 seconds before dismounting, suffering a wrench in his hip and shoulder.
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Pomona
Cal
Corral
They pardon but Mr Spudde rejects kingly title
A Harper's Magazine snippet records a reporter asking if Mr. Spudde, known as the Potato King, accepts the title. He replies he dislikes royal terms and prefers a simpler, self-styled moniker.
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Mr. Spudde
Murphy
Harper’s Magazine
They Presented Arms in a Tramcar Conversation
Two young women chat about a military camp. One asks if soldiers carry arms and jokes about firing. The other explains arms are used to comfort and protect, and that it is pleasant.
As Women Play the Game
Two Kansas City sisters make a string of social calls noting missed homes and maid leave behinds. One sister smiles at unoccupied households while the other urges restraint, fearing the prospects may be watching from windows.
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Kansas City
King George Avoids Thirteen At Hunt Lunch
Report from Woolsey preserves notes King George avoided the superstition about the number thirteen during a shooting trip. Eight guns plus five women totaling thirteen prompted the king to delay seating until Donald Harding, the acting agent, added one more to reach fourteen.
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George
John Ward
Woollsey
Chilton
Donald Harding
New York Herald
A Doctor's Sleep Found He Had to Leave Off Coffee
A medical claim argues coffee and tea cause dyspepsia and insomnia. Postum is offered as a non caffeinated alternative. a Ga doctor cites relief from nervous dyspepsia and better sleep after switching. Product details and ordering information follow.
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Postum
Wellville
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Batile Creek
Mich
Ady
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Bright
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Chicago
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East Elm St
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First Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
New York
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