Wealthy's Marriage Recalled in Virginia Townsends Tale
In a fragmentary diary like reminiscence, a young woman recalls a forced engagement arranged by her sister Elvira to Gerald Mathews, a man of old New York Dutch lineage. After a loveless marriage and Gerald's departure, a classmate reveals his past love and returns, prompting the narrator to accept a new life with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Mathews
Gerald
New York
Elvira
Fle
Europe
Husip
Germany
Om West
Peice
Reward for Brentieté and Penfield noted for diplomatic roles
Special correspondence reports Judge Wm. L. Brentieté as slated for a good diplomatic appointment and Judge Penfield praised by the late Secretary Hay for eight years of service. Penfield is then said to be on a mission to South America to study trade conditions. A Celtic football match and handball practice drew about 400 spectators at Woodland Park. A relief appeal is issued for cyclone victims in SORENTO NL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Wm. L. Brentieté
State Department
Penfield
Secretary Hay
United States
Hague
Judge Penfield
Celtic
Irish Athletic Club
Woodland Park
Street Car Hog Prompts Reader Critique of Fares
A reader railing against the so-called Electric Octopus in Seattle street cars urges the newspaper to target conductors who take nickels while leaving standing passengers. The writer proposes tighter control on seating and admission to increase car availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cay Lite
Ion Aled
Seattle
Johnson
Bixth
Jackson
Vicious Horse Disables Fireman
A horse at Haeine Com in Utah injures firefighter Robert Norris on Sunday morning. Norris sustained a severe bite to the leg but doctors expect a full recovery if no complications arise. He remains confined to bed as treatment proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Massachta
Robert Norris
Tager
Crookall
Norris
F R Verxa and Bong Wholesale Grocers Prominent Store
The entry notes F R Verxa and Bong wholesale grocers at the corner of Main and Occidental Street. It identifies their business as a prominent local wholesaler in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Verxa & Bong
Main and Occidental Street
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Wealthy
Virginia
Townsend
Misa
Broadway
Wil
Sorento
Relef
Dantere
Sperger & Hurlbut Second and Union
Yerxa
Columbia City
Hoffman House Coffee
Hse
Cesencwenn’sa
Kline
Rosenberg
625
First Avenue
Garland
Michigan Stove Co
Detroit
Mich
Bole
GEO. H. Woodhouse CO
Second Avenue
the Star
E Star Publishing CO
Urninore Store
Standard L. Scho
Paitere Co
LD & Sons
Tacoma
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