Private interview and bribery scheme unfold in tense scene
Matt Broughton faces a mysterious visitor in private after hours. The stranger, posing as J Kay, unveils a diamond ring miniature of John Mort and a stack of bribe money, offering fifty thousand dollars for information about Walter Jones. Matt resists while confessing loyalty and fear for Victor Daggancourt, as he weighs exposure and a demanding telegram.
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Matt
John Mort
John Matt
Walter Jones
William Riley
Mr. Kay
Sydney
San Francisco
Tembinok
Apemama
Mr Kay Extorts Money In Veiled Threats To Matt
Matt rejects a $50,000 offer from a mysterious agent named John Mort. The agent hints at escalating pressure and a window flag signal as leverage, while Matt grapples with the allure and danger of the proposal. The next day brings financial strain, no letter from Snood & Hargreaves, and Daggancourt’s increasing disappointment as events unfold.
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Matt
J. Kay
Mr. Kay
Walter
Jones
Mr. Broughton
John Mort
Mott
Snood & Hargreaves
Daggancourt
Kentucky
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
There is much catarrh in this region once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is advertised as the only constitutional cure. It is taken internally and claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces with a $100 reward for any un cured case.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Toleno
Druggsta
Toc
Eo Hall
Webster Turns Irving From Bearer to Minister to Spain
In 1824, Washington Irving sought a minor post with Secretary of State Daniel Webster to travel to Spain. Webster first hesitated, then revealed the President had promoted Irving to Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Spain, making him his own despatch bearer.
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Washington Irving
Columbus
Madrid
Granada
Alhambra
Spain
London
Mr. Webster
Webster
Irving
Shen Mr. Webster
Lusi tania Arrives Safely as War Ships Travel Unbothered
The Lusi tania reaches the harbor on Friday afternoon after an uneventful voyage and discharges cabin passengers that night. The editorial notes uninterrupted traffic for belligerent and neutral steamers, with 48 passenger vessels listed on the chart, 13 of them from belligerent nations.
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Lusitania
New York Herald
Story of Joffre Wins a Quiet Rest After Marne
The account recounts Gen. Joffre after the Marne victory staying calm and choosing rest in his small home in the Eastern Pyrenees rather than celebration. A staff officer asks if he has won history’s greatest battle, and Joffre replies his win is the right to rest sooner in his quiet house.
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Joffre
Marne
Jottre
Pyrenees
Canada Seeks New South American Trade After War Upheaval
A Canadian government bulletin outlines opportunities to replace German trade in South America, noting Argentina and Brazil as key markets. It highlights Germany's stronger prewar position in imports and lists potential Canadian exports such as lumber and manufactured goods, urging prompt action to capture lost market share. Also mentions Saskatchewan plans to boost school agriculture through teacher appointments and expanded nature studies.
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Canada
Tradt
George E. Foster
Germany
Europe
United States
South America
United States Department of Commerce
United Kingdom
Argentine
Brazil
Sir George Foster
Sir George
Great Britain
Treatment for Smut Prevention in Eastern Canada
Commissioner Clark writing in the Agricultural War Book notes substantial smut in Eastern Canadian grain each year, with losses greater than realized and crop value could rise if prevention were more widely practiced. Over half of Ontario fall wheat samples contain smut, common in spring crops especially oats. formalin (one pound per 40 gallons of water) is more popular than blue-stone as a preventive.
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Clark
Canada
Ontario
Warsaw as Political and Cultural Center of Russian Poland
The Christian World praises Warsaw as the capital of Russian Poland, highlighting its strategic Vistula location, romantic history, lively streets, and emphasis on poets artists and musicians over wealth. It lauds the city’s beauty, enterprises, and refined architecture.
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Warsaw
Lodz
Poland
Europe
Vistula
Proper Courtship Sparks at Dinner With Jennie
The maid Jennie reveals plans to marry after several readings from fortune tellers and clairvoyants. The mistress cautions concern, but Jennie affirms her serious intent and commitment to marry.
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Jennie
Razor like a tennis racquet described by Cornell Widow
A corny quip depicts a razor described as rough on one side and smooth on the other with a slant that cuts, attributed to Cornell Widow.
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Cornell
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The
Bobbs- Merrill Company
Ement
Victor
Marse’ Broughton
Express
Ts O. Marine Eye Remedy Co
Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon
National Drug & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited
Toronto
Buffalo
E. B. Eddy
Hull, Canada
Leclaea
C Med Co
Haverstock RD
Hampstead
Therapion
R. G. Long & Co., Limited
Oshawa, Ontario
J. John
N.B
Montreal
Que
Belleville
Ont
Hamilton
Eatin
Man
Calgary
Alta
Edmonton
Vancouver
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