Countess Aimee Returns Amid German Espionage Plot
In Swords Points, Paul encounters Countess Aimee at his lodgings, recognizing the dangerous diplomat as she travels between Parisian and Berlin circles. He notes a shadowed ally-turned-observer nearby and fears a German secret police stakeout as her Baden mission draws risk and suspect.
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Chaayter
Louis Napoleon
Germany
Paul
Hildegarde
Fildegarde
Berlin
Baden
Marl
Karl
Aimee
Stormy Interlude Between Paul and Countess at Home
Paul confronts Countess Aimee who seeks to coerce him with love and a plot against the Kaiser. She hints at betrayal involving Hildegarde and a cipher about German troops, while Hildegarde herself appears, complicating loyalties as danger tightens.
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Paul
Aimee
Paris
Cleopatra
Anthony
Hildegarde
Bismarck
Hldegarde
Germany
Berlin
Russia
Monsieur Paul
Adventuress
Destiny Drives Rhine lander Toward Beatrix in Paris
A tense night passes as Rhine lander plans for Beatrix and her sister Beatrix’s father remains unnamed. Paul, determined to honor his promise, seeks the address linked to Hildegarde’s home and presents his card to the attendant. A vision in white appears, leaving him stunned.
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Hildegarde
Paul
Germany
Rhinelander
Karl
Beatrix
Clocks Through The Ages From Sundials To Portable Clocks
The evolution of timekeeping spans sundials and gnomons to water and sand clocks. Cleopatra like candles and bells evolved into portable clocks by the 14th and 15th centuries, with St Pauls and Westminster records noting time keepers and the first portable clock attributed to De Souable around 1300.
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Alfred the Great
St. Paul's
London
Westminster Palace
de Souable
Jewelers’ Review
Lost the Lord's Nickel
A Sunday school tale of a boy who receives two nickels from his father one for the Lord and one for himself. While playing on the porch he drops one coin and grieves aloud that the Lord's nickel has vanished, keeping the other nickel clenched in his fist.
Nice Interactions Highlight Social Etiquette
A Detroit Free Press excerpt reflects on friendly behavior and equal courtesy toward men, noting the speaker’s resolve to treat all men politely regardless of intelligence or behavior. The exchange emphasizes civility and personal standards in social conduct.
New York Chamber of Commerce Faces Reciprocity Debate
The January 3 session reconsiders special trade treaties and denounces the National Reciprocity Convention stance. Delegates warn against tariff concessions that may injure U S manufacturers while praising current Commissioner Plenipotentiary’s treaty work.
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New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
Washington, DC
Washington
Chamber
Probable Consequence of Reciprocity in German Tariffs
A German tariff bill would double duties on imports from nations with higher German rates and may provoke retaliation. The German emperor has threatened to "smash things" if discrimination harms German products, a stance linked to France’s proposed reciprocity terms.
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Reichstag
New York Chamber Backs Foreign Trade Resolutions
The New York Chamber of Commerce backed foreign trade resolutions after back and forth debate. It opposed reciprocity measures that could harm domestic industry and aligned with proforeign sentiment seen in January meetings. Foreigner delegates and promoters of international banking influenced the proceedings.
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Committee On Foreign Commerce
New York Chamber of Commerce
Washington
American Free Trade League
M. Lazare Velller
New York
Tariff Upheld by Evidence From Past Trade Gains
Data show exports of manufactures rose from $525,000,000 under the Wilson bill to $1,061,000,000 under the Dingley law. The trade balance swung from a $19,000,000 deficit in 1893 to a $665,000,000 surplus in 1901, a net gain of $684,000,000. The favorable balance grew to $1,690,000,000 under 1898-1900, a $1,498,000,000 increase. The cited laws are vital and should not be tampered with.
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Ludwig Max Goldberger
Germany
Chen
Almeriero
New York Chamber of Commerce
Paris
Hamburg
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Victor
George Iiii
George Washington
New York
Cincinnati Times-Star
Trade policy debate stirs Youngstown readers
The Youngstown Telegraph argues that reciprocity aimed at aiding another nation harms American industry. It asserts reciprocity that broadens trade should be welcomed and that the distinction lies between free trade and protection, tying the issue to democracy and republicanism.
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Youngstown
Scene in Manchurian village underlined by tragedy
A London correspondent describes a Manchurian village scene with a platform holding a boiler from New York. A Chinese worker dies after his head cracks on metal while a clash over access escalates. Russians watch, Chinese laugh, and a dog is tormented with hot water.
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London
New York
Spelling Confusion At Manchester School
A Manchester school inspection prompts a spelling exchange. Teacher asks Isthel to spell kitten and Ethel replies with a playful misread. She asserts kitten has two i's, saying ours has too, in a light exchange that amuses the room.
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Manchester
Ethel
New Zealand Premier Likely Orange River Governor
Premier Seldon of New Zealand, named as probable governor of the Orange River Colony, went to Australia forty years ago as an 18 year old boy. He is a mechanical engineer by trade but has long devoted himself to politics.
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Seldon
New Zealand
Orange River Colony
Eyebrow Raise Origin of Supercilious From Latin
The term supercilious derives from a Latin word meaning eyebrow. Raising the eyebrow in scorn gave the current sense of haughtiness and disdain.
Cranberries Grown in Bogs Costing $300 to $500 Per Acre
The article notes cranberry bogs require from 300 to 500 dollars per acre, highlighting agricultural cost factors. It also includes an unrelated aphorism about restraint and pride.
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Sister Beaters
Hillegarde
Hsten
Mrautien Hildegarde
Detroit Free Press
Neworks Chamber of Comuseren
Povs Horsat
Farmers’ Review
Speedway
Fehr
Stephenson County
Ilinois
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