Departure to Massachusetts Ends Jane and Cluny's England ties
In the waning days of June, Jane Swaffham and Cluny prepare to travel to the Massachusetts Colony aboard a private ship leaving from London. Cromwell's political world tightens as new arrests unfold, while personal bonds fray between Matilda de Wick and Jane. A farewell scene unfolds with Israel and Doc Verity guiding the couple toward the voyage as family plans and fears mingle with hopes for a future reunion.
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Lord Neville
Jane
Massachusetts
Matilda
England
Cromwell
Cymlin
Swaffham
Cluny
Jane Swaffham
London
America
Massachusetts Colony
Israel
New World
Etter
Asik
Stephen
de Wick
Fey
Matilda Dé Wick
Doctor Verity
Thomas Jevery
Sandy
John
Oliver
Fairfax
Lambert
Martha
Ben
Apa
Tobe
Crop conditions report from Nebraska and nationwide
The Nebraska Weather Bureau University report dated June 16 1908 notes a cool dry week with below normal temperatures eastern counties and light frosts on the 9th 10th and 11th. Corn planted late and growing slowly with frequent weeding and cultivation. Winter wheat rusting in eastern counties oats and spring wheat promising. Potatoes alfalfa first cut below normal due to wet weather. Cotton remains backward with slow growth under low temperatures.
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National Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Missouri Valley
Tennessee
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Nevada
Kans
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Virginia
Ohio
Middle Atlantic
California
Weather Bureau of the
University of Nebraska
Palace of Horticulture at St Louis World’s Fair
The Palace of Horticulture atop Skinker Hill dominates the grounds at St Louis with a 400 by 800 foot cross shaped design centered by a 400 foot square pavilion. Glass wings house a conservatory and general exhibits with fruit storage galleries, restaurants, and offices.
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St. Louis
Skinker Hill
Palace of Agriculture
Farmer Tom Fry Injured in Barn Ladder Fall Near Humboldt
Tom Fry a well known farmer near Humboldt fell from a ladder while painting his barn and sustained a badly crushed and broken ankle. The elderly victim is advanced in years and, if he survives, the accident may permanently cripple him.
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Tom Fry
Humboldt
Fire damages home on Delaware Avenue in Hastings
A fire Tuesday night damaged the residence of Homer Snyder on Delaware Avenue Hastings. The blaze was brought under control by the fire department but water damage caused substantial losses.
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Homer Snyder
Delaware Avenue
Hastings
Fire damages Northwestern Felt Boa Company plant in Webster City
Fire destroyed the Northwestern Felt Boa Company plant in Webster City causing about 70,000 dollars in losses with insurance coverage listed at 36,000 dollars. Local authorities reported the blaze and ongoing investigation to determine cause.
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Webster City
Felt Bhoe Company
Trials and incidents headline a day of varied crimes and events
At trial in New York Robert Ammon faces charges linked to the Franklin syndicate with S W Zimmerman corroborating that Miller turned over about 140000 in cash and bonds. A Brainerd Neb robbery involved two youths holding up Joseph Rech and his wife. Sir Thomas Lipton’s farewell dinner in London honored by George T Wilson. Secretaries debate opium act timing for the Philippine commission. Chicago cooks and waiters strike to be arbitrated. A Madison street bridge approach collapse injures several near Eau Claire. Agriculture cites foot and mouth disease quarantine reward. Kilpatrick Brothers grading yard trestle accident near Cheyenne kills four men.
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Robert Ammon
New York
Franklin Syndicate
S. W. Zimmerman
Wells-Fargo Bank
Miller
Ammon
Joseph Rech
Brainerd
Neb
Red
Thomas Lipton
England
Nw York
Carlton Hotel
George T. Wilson
London
Y Root
Philippine Commission
Washington
Cable
Secretary of War
Chicago
Madison Street Bridge
Eau Claire
Wis
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New England
Cheyenne
Kilpatrick Brothers
Union Pacific
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X Story
Cromiwell
Orange
Maiden Lane
Jane Rose
S Nevillé
Glori
Washington Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Wire
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