A Caravan Pause with the Dobson Sisters
Ella Wycherly joins Miss Eliza and Miss Matilda Dobson at their waxworks caravan where she sings and aids with performances while considering servitude. The sisters offer a role for Ella as guide and lecturer to enrich their show as Lionel Leigh faces worry over her disappearance and Dr Dundas hints at a secret plan.
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Ella
Dobson's Waxworks
Grty
Miss Eliza Dobson
Eliza
Elhe
Miss Matilda
Dobson
Tilda
Matilda
Birmingham
Queen Mary of
Bootland
Ella Wescherly
Denar
Eirza
Elin
Misses Dobson
Miss Dobson
Miss Liza
Bristol
Missy Eliza
Elsa
Misa Eliza
Llda
Mary
Scotland
Maria Annette
Marie Antoinette
Mary of Scotland
Lionel
Ile
Dr. Dundas
Lionel Leigh
Scotchman
Ella Wycherly
Elia Vanishes as Loyal Ally Seeks Escape From Wycherly House
Mrs Wycherly and Miss Worthington fail to locate Elia after a persistent search and rewards. Elix vanishes despite telegrams. Lionel Wycherly endures fever as rumors spread of Ella’s removal to a prison-like domicile, and he vows to rescue her if possible. Detective efforts and whispers among staff reveal Ella’s escape may be ongoing.
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Elia
Chance
I.jones
Illa
Ella
Wycherly
Marsh
Weiting
Misa Wycherly
Misais
Limitations of the palate in kitchen and table
A correspondent recalls a disdainful Irish cook who calls macaroni a furrie mess and spares few foods. Her mistress counsels letting workers fill gaps with milk and potatoes. The piece discusses cosmopolitan tastes as cultivated, paired with a farmer’s children who dislike even staples when cooked.
What, asks the maiden aunt about marriage plans
A dialogue from Success Magazine features Aunt Keturah questioning Imogene about marrying Mr Newbau and knowing nothing of his background. The exchange stresses caution in choosing a spouse and the idea that knowledge of a partner matters.
Rumor of Matchem's Fifth Marriage Sparks Caution
A chatter reflects on the social circle noting Matchem's fifth marriage. The speakers joke that he should be careful since he might wed a woman who becomes a widow someday.
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Gyer
Matchem
Myer
Fur prices spark debate in trade circles
Byers complains furs are priced far too high while Shopleigh notes the fur trade remains a skin game. Across the nation the Italian State Lottery reportedly distributed as much as 10,000,000 in a year.
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Byers
Shopleigh
Kansas City Times
Collision Aboard St Paul Destroys Gladiator Off Isle of Wight
The American steamship St Paul rammed and sank the British cruiser Gladiator near the Isle of Wight in a blizzard. Gladiator's crew of 450 evacuated to St Paul with Captain Walter Lumsden among the last ashore, while St Paul sustained minor damage and resumed voyage to Southampton.
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Southampton
American Line
New York
Isle of Wight
St. Paul
Steward Widgery
Walter Cowdrey
Diebra
London
Solent
Passow
Iine
Gladiator
St. Paul’s
Yarmouth
Walter Lumsden
Lumsden
Captain Passon
Teutonic
Agrerican Company
Taft resignation cited if nominated at Chicago convention
An interview quotes Thomas Egan of Cincinnati saying Secretary Taft would resign immediately if nominated and that Governor Magoon would succeed him. Magoon denies knowledge of the plan. If Magoon leaves Cuba, rumors place Gen Leonard Wood as his successor.
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Havana
Thomas &. Egan
Cincinnati
Taft
Chicago
Magoon
Cuba
Leonard Wood
Notre Dame a Sallette Landslide Claims Dozens
A sliding mountain near Notre Dame a Sallette, Buckingham Ontario, buried half the French hamlet of Nesalette along the Lievre river. At least thirty are dead and eleven bodies recovered, with many others missing as rescuers rush supplies and coffins to the stricken village.
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Buckingham
Ont
Notre Dame a’Salette
Lievre
Camille la Pointes
Nesalette
Poupre
Thhose
Desalette
Poupere
Taft Disputes Report On Labor and Capital Speech
Secretary Taft denies a New York socialist report of his Chicago speech to railroad conductors. He says no prophecy of a gigantic future conflict was intended and cites stenographic notes to show his exact wording about labor unions and the share of joint production.
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New York
Socialist Party
Chicago
Sons of Revolution Open Annual Convention in Washington
The Sons of the American Revolution began its annual convention in Washington after the DAR adjourned. Delegates toured Annapolis for events including a naval cadet drill and an address by Governor Crothers of Maryland. No business was conducted yet. the session will start later.
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Washington
Explosion Sinks Cruiser Matsushima in Makang Harbor
A Matsushima explosion in the stern magazine at Makang on the Pescadores islands sank the cruiser leaving only the bridge visible. Rescue efforts saved 141 men including several officers. many cadets were lost, including heirs of Baron Chinda and Prince Oyama. The cause is uncertain, with theories of faulty wiring, fuses, or deteriorated smokeless powder.
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Tokio
Yoshimatsu
Matsushima
Makang
Pescadores Islands
Hashidate
Tsukaima
Baron Chinda
Foreign Office
Prince Oyama
Feld Marshal
Yoshinori
Yashiro
Washington
Laikahira
State Department
Associated Press
United States
Tanigachi
Kushima
Sea of Japan
Newverry
Marine
Department
America
Widow of Nebr. Groceryman Seeks Family After Tragedy
Mrs Edward H Fenner, wife of the Nebraska City grocer who fatally shot himself Tuesday, has been found in St Joseph and returns to care for her husband’s remains and estate. The deceased left substantial money and property, all to his wife and child.
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Nebraska City
Edward H. Fenner
St. Joseph
Lincoln Manketa Contract Details Water Supply Deal
Grand Island NEB awards contracts for water system expansion. Joseph Burns of Lincoln receives a 12000 dollar contract for material work and machinery to guarantee 2,000,000 gallons per day. Concrete Stone company of Grand Island gets 63800 dollars for building a reservoir in the pump pit.
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Lincoln Manketa
Grand Island
Neb
Joseph Burns
Lincoln
Concrete Stone Company
Burns
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Doorlog
Rane
Cruiser
Notre
Dame Desalette
Sons of Revolution
Paneve Cruiser
Stern Magazine
Baron Takahira
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