The Maid of the Inn in the Romantic Age
Dick Parker and Foster mingle traveling bravado with Yorkshire hospitality at Morley’s inn. Squire Bellingham looms as a wealth minded, mixing merchant and potential target while talk of highwaymen and daring rides threads through supper and parlor chatter. Mary Lockwood, Morley’s niece, draws Dick’s guarded admiration as the group plots onward through perilous roads and concealed loyalties.
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Foster
Easter
Ditson
Jones
Wild
Isaacs
Andy
Midas
Argosy
Bellingham
Tom
Dick Parker
House of Lords
High Seas
Bristol
Blackheath
St.James’ Street
York
Bow Bells
Old Morley
England
Morley
Mary
Yorkshire
Parker
Mary Lockwood
Kirkstall
Harrogate
Derby
Harry Dunstan
Squire Bellingham
Weol
Lass
London
The Supper Consisted of a Joint Chapter Title
A fragment from Chapter III notes a supper that consisted of a joint, reflecting a simple meal described in the text. The line hints at a narrative focus on modest provisions rather than elaborate dining.
Foster and Morley At The Star And Garter
Dick Parker and Mary discuss matters while Mr. Foster dominates conversation with Mr. Morley in the Star and Garter tale. Foster, a colorless but strong, persistent man, is contrasted with Parker who is perceptive. the scene hints at danger and deceit.
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Dick Parker
Mary
Foster
Electric chair execution details reported in Auburn dispatch
An Auburn dispatch from Oct. 29 describes the execution of Leon Czolgosz, condemned for President McKinley’s murder. At 7:11 to 7:15 pm, 1,700 volts were applied, the body rigid and strapped, with the wardens and medical staff confirming absence of pulsation before final shutdown.
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Auburn
N. Y
Leon“Czolgosz
William McKinley
Meade
Dr. MacDonald
Autopsy finds Czolgosz brain normal in murder case
Physicians conclude the assassin was not mentally irresponsible and the brain shows no abnormality. Warden Mead decides destruction of the body by acid in the coffin, then burying with stray and earth to vent gases.
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Czolgosz
Mead
General Calls for Commandant to Hold Major General Rank
In his annual report Brigadier General Charles Heywood again urges Congress to elevate the Marine Corps commandant to major general. He argues the corps size of 6,062 supports the grade, citing army rules that a major general commands four regiments or about 4,800 men.
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United States Marine Corps
Charles “Heywood
Marine Corps
Alimony settled for Mrs Gebhard in Sioux Falls
The alimony question for Mrs. Gebhard, previously divorced from Morris Gebhard, was settled out of court in Sioux Falls. Attorney Andrew J. Keller said she will receive 185000 dollars for life and the Gebhard residence in New York City deeded to her, with trustees named to safeguard the income.
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Brederiels
Morris Gebhard
Sioux Falls
Andrew J., Keller
Hot’ Springs
S.D
Gebhard
New York
Inncome
New Trust to Be Formed in Youngstown
New year will see the organization of a trust in Youngstown Ohio with capital stock of 2 000 000 060 dollars. Major stockholders include Independent and United States Steel corporations and H C Frick of Pittsburgh is named as president. The Mahoning valley will be a focal point for investors as the new company consolidates local industry.
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Youngstown, CO
Ewer Lastel Coxpormone
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley
Renza Tiene
United States Steel , Corporation
H. C. Frick
Pittsburg
Taken From Living Tomb At Bingham Utah Mine Rescue
After a cave‑in at the High land Bay mine in Bingham Utah Charles Nutting was recovered after sixty one hours in a cramped space. He was alive though weak and could not stand. A rescue party remains at work to reach William Anderson who is still trapped. authorities say there is no hope he survived.
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Highland Bay
Bingham
Utah
Charles Nutting
William Anderson
Hard Winter in Prospect Grips Port Townsend
Two steamers arrived from Nome to Port Townsend with 1,200 passengers, the Senator 525 and Garonne 700. A Senator left Nome Oct 19 with 500000 dollars. Snow and ice hint at a long cold season. Queen Valencia and Roanoke expected next, bringing about 2000 more. Destitute will rely on charity as snow tightens Arctic winter.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Nome
Senator
Garonne
Queen
Valencia
Crowley Unrepentant After Excommunication
Rev Jeremiah ne Crowley a Chicago priest formerly excommunicated over charges against Auxiliary Bishop Muldoon repeats his accusations in a long letter to Cardinal Martìnelli. He refuses to retract and says proper notice of excommunication was not served while he suffers for exposing alleged misdeeds.
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Jeremiah Ne Crowley
Chicago
Terrible accident kills numerous Buffalo Bill horses
A Buffalo Bill Wild West wreck near Lexington destroys 110 horses. Among the dead are Old Pap Cody’s saddle horse and Old Eagle. Colonel Cody, at the scene, puts the loss at about 60 000 dollars as the team perishes in the railroad disaster.
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Charlotte
N. C
Buffalo Bill
Lexington
Colonel Cody
Old Eagle
Tawles
Neadwoods
Cody
Drive Out Polygamy Campaign Opens Nationwide
An anti Mormon mass meeting in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on October 28 opened a drive for a constitutional amendment banning polygamy in all states and territories. Dr Wesley Will chaplain of the state Senate led the effort for the interdenominational alliance. The congregation signed a petition urging Congress to submit the measure to state legislatures defining marriage as monogamic and making polygamy a crime punishable by severe penalty.
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Harrisburg
Grave
Methodist
Dow ‘Esley Will
State ‘Senate
Two Man’s Interdenominational Alliance
United States
Pitchfork Injury Strikes Young Humphrey Near Doniphan
Young Humphrey son of Representative George C. Humphrey was injured four miles from Doniphan Nebraska when a pitchfork slipped from a stack and pierced his neck. The prongs entered the neck in front and pierced the windpipe, causing a serious wound.
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Humphrey
George C. Humphrey
Doniphan
Neb
Henry Clay Wall-Dead In Millbury At Eighty Four
Henry Clay Wall-Dead. Henry Clay Hall long serving consul in Cuba and minister to Central America died at his Millbury home at eighty four. The obituary notes his extensive diplomatic career and final years in Massachusetts.
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Henry Clay
Henry Clay Hall
Cuba
Central America
Millbury
Mass
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Crowley
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