Beatrix Stannard and the Duel at Heidelberg
An American student Paul Rhinelander in Heidelberg becomes entangled with Conrad Hoffman and the Saxo Prussians. Jeanne Beatrix Stannard, Beatrix’s mysterious ties, and vengeance drive Paul to duel Hoffman as Karl Von Stettin guides him through the tense confrontation. The duel unfolds with skill and danger as onlookers await the outcome.
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Paul Rhinelander
University of Heidelberg
Rhinelander
Paul
Rhine Korps
Karl
Hoffman
Conrad Hoffman
Chapter Veiled in a Lone Dueler Tale
Paul narrates a dramatic life story starting in New York City with a wealthy father betrayed by his friend. He recounts family tragedy, a Texas ranch life, and his emergence as an orphan after a deadly blizzard, leading to a complex longing that shapes his destiny.
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Karl
Paul
New York City
Texas
At Swords Points Chapter Teases Pact of Honor
Karl arrives with a carriage at dawn to a lively Hirschgasse courtyard. The American, fresh from the Rhine Korps, is set to face Invincible Saxo Prussian leadership in a pivotal morning of several courtings and affairs.
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Karl
Hirschagasse
Rhine Korps
Lords Salisbury’s Patronage and Judicial Appointments
The article notes Lord Salisbury’s dominance in appointing bishops and judges since his first premiership, with most top posts filled by his nominees. It contrasts Liberal influence during brief interludes and remarks on retirement timing, plus a Cincinnati physician’s case where a coroner’s jury cites death due to unprofessional conduct.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Lord Davey
Supreme Court of Appeals
John Rigby
Lord Salisbury
Arthur Kekewich
King’s Bench
James Mathew
John Day
Alfred Willis
W. Rann Kennedy
Lincoln
Llandaff
Ripon
Salisbury
Southwell
Cincinnati
Congress debates permanent census bureau and civil service ties
The House debated Hopkins bill to create a permanent census bureau with strong opposition over maturity and civil service coverage. A recommitment vote favored reporting back a reorganized bill placing current bureau employees under civil service and detailing permanent structure. The session also approved McKinley’s life postal privilege.
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Washington
House
Hopkins
Census Bureau
Civil Service
Burkett
Nebraska
Appropriations Committee
Boer delegates in Holland anticipate peace overtures
In Amsterdam on January 11 the Boer delegates hint that peace talks may begin soon and shift away from demand for unconditional surrender. They would welcome any fair terms and may seek a modus vivendi if negotiations start via a neutral power to reconcile Kruger's independence aim with British terms.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Kruger
Great Britain
New Postoffice Inspectors Division Formed
The post office department creates a new division of postoffice inspectors covering Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Headquarters will be in Kansas City with J R Harrison of Salina Kansas as inspector in charge, formerly with the St Louis division and a former Havana postmaster.
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Washington
Postoffice Department
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kansas City
J. R. Harrison
Salina
Kan
Harrison
St. Louis
Havana
Grain Rates In Probe As Interstate Commission Arrives
The Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings in Kansas City into eastbound grain rates from the city. Past testimony suggested little knowledge of rate cutting, but this session aims to compel grain shippers and freight agents to disclose all they know, with railroad officials possibly offering explanations. The focus is on alleged tariff violations in western to Atlantic seaboard grain shipments.
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Pocrklity House
Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Iansas City
Commission
Atlantic Seaboard
RAISES INSURANCE RATES FOR CHICAGO FIRMS
Chicago Underwriters' association raised premiums after 1901 fire losses exceeding 1 000 090 dollars. The increase, effective immediately, could push city wide premiums beyond 300 000 dollars. Major hikes affect provisions warehouses, coal, street car barns and their contents, grain elevators, malt elevators, lumber, and furniture finishing establishments.
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Chicago
Governors urged to declare McKinley day nationwide
Ohio Governor G K Nash chairs the McKinley Memorial association urging all governors to set January 29 as McKinley day. The plan aims for universal observance, envisioning the date becoming a national holiday akin to Washington and Lincoln birthdays.
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Canton
United States
G. K. Nash
Ohio
McKinley National Memorial Association
McKinley
Washington
Jincoln
President Hosts Trainmen Leaders at Lunch
In Washington on Jan 10 the president dined with the attorney general and agriculture secretary alongside key labor figures. Attending were E. P. Sargent of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, E. E. Clark of the Order of Railway Conductors, P. H. Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, H. B. Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers, and A. B. Arthur of the Order of Locomotive Engineers.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Organized Labor
E. P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
E. E. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
P. H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
H. B. Perham
Order of Railway Telegraphers
A. B. Arthur
Order of Locomotive Engineers
Dog Saves Man After Bull Attack in Iowa Town
In LOWA FALLS Ta January 10 so Michael Featherstone is expected to survive after a bull knocked him to the barn wall. A faithful dog defended the man and attacked the bull, saving his life.
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Lowa Falls
Michael Featherstone
Featherstone
Schley Resolution Introduced in Congress
Representative Hooker introduced a resolution asserting Commodore Schley was the senior and absolute commander at the battle of Santiago and entitled to the credit for the victory that resulted in the destruction of the Spanish ships.
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Schley bin
Washington, D. C
Hooker
Commodore Schley
Santiago
Move to Restrict Pensions
In the Senate a discussion of private pension legislation featured statements by Mr Gallinger chairman of the committee on pensions. He described the committee's regulations to govern private pension bills and said only meritorious cases would be presented with the closest scrutiny given to every bill.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Pass the Canal Bill Keeps Panama Route Unamended
The Hepburn canal bill passed the House by a near unanimous vote with only two dissenters. It authorizes the president to secure territory in Costa Rica and Nicaragua to dig a canal, establish harbors, and guarantee canal use to these states, with a total projected cost of 180 million dollars and an immediate 10 million appropriation.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Fletcher
Minnesota
Lassiter
Virginia
Cannon
Thinois
Hapburn
Appropriations Committee
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
United States
Secretary of War
Caribbean Sea
Greytown
Pacific Ocean
Brito
San Juan
Treasury
Senator Penrose to Hear Chinese Exclusion Bill Views
Senator Penrose chairman of the Immigration Committee will hold a meeting next Thursday to hear representations on the Chinese exclusion bill. Attendees include reps from the Southern Cotton Planters Asiatic Association of New York Canadian Pacific Railway Boston and Maine and other New England railroads.
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Washington, D. C
Penrose
Committee On Immigration
Southern Cotton Planters
The
Asiatic Association of New York
Canadian Pacific Railroad Company
Boston and Mine
New England
Gun Returned to British Forces After Boer Capture
London reports Lord Kitchener notified the war office that the second British gun captured by the Boers at Brankelaagte has been recovered. The gun had earlier been reported as destroyed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Brankelaagte
Labor Leaders to Get Hearings on Exclusion Bill
Pacific coast senators and representatives agreed to hear the Federation of Labor and a Pacific coast delegation before deciding on Chinese exclusion legislation. Hearings close by January 16 and final course of action is to be determined.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Federation of Labor
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