The Witch of Monte Carlo Continues in Paris to Nice
Constance and Mark Merrick endure a perilous escape from a fire and travel from Paris to Nice by train, sharing lingering glances and guarded emotions. Constance wrestles with love, pride, and a recovered token as Jones observes from the shadows and Monte Carlo whispers of danger loom over their fate.
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Mark
Deliverance
Jones
Miss Millions
Merrick
Constance
Nice
Mark Merrick
Europe
Monte Carlo
Villebois
Cross Purposes and a Gracious Rescue in Paris
In a Paris hotel Merrick learns Constance was the mysterious ally and feels deep gratitude. Constance, wary of jealousy from the count, asks when help will arrive as Merrick searches for her handbag and jewelry with a courteous, protective demeanor.
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Constance
Paris
Merrick
Mark
Night on the Nice shore sparks a seaside confrontation
Merrick and Jones stroll near electric lights when a drunken group of sailors blocks their path. A sudden blow knocks Merrick to the sand and a fight erupts as the two defend themselves. The incident hints at deeper plots under way as the chapter continues.
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Jones
Africa
Nice
Count Eon
Merrick
Europe
Monte Carlo
Jack Tars
Prized Class Ring Recovered After War Theft
Lt. Fred Alstaetter, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, had his West Point class ring stolen by Filipinos during the war in the Philippines. A deserter with a captured ring later led to its return to Alstaetter via Gen Funston and an officer headed to Kansas.
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Fred Alstaetter
Fort Leavenworth
Philippines
Percy H. Longley
Topeka
Kan
Alstaetter
West Point
Alstadter
Funston
Washington Post
Kansas
Spiritual forces cannot be set down in figures
A reflection on intangible beliefs that resist quantification notes that spiritual forces elude measurement by numbers and charts, emphasizing the limits of empirical science in capturing faith and mystic experience.
Technical delays as peace nears in South Africa
London reports peace in South Africa is practically secured with only technical delays. Boer leaders hesitate to fully commit while verifying terms and maintaining discipline among their forces. Vereeniging conference and cabinet discussions are described as minor or strategic, with Boer leaders expected to accept British terms after today’s cabinet meeting.
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London
Associated Press
South Africa
Botha
Dewet
Vereningen
War Office
Pretoria
Kansas Democrats Adjourn After Nominating Key Posts
Kansas May 24. The Democratic state convention adjourned after naming six of the fourteen posts to be filled at the November election. W. H. Craddock of Kansas City was named for governor. Other nominations include James McCleverity Fort Scott and J. C. Cannon Mound City for supreme justices. Claude Duvall Hutchinson for secretary of state. J. M. Love Kinsley for auditor.
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Wichita
Kan
W. H. Craddock
Kansas City
James McCleverity
Fort Scott
J. C. Cannon
Mound City
Claude Duvall
Hutchinson
J. M. Love
Kinsley
Veteran Woodard of Exeter Dies in Omaha
Warren Woodard an Exeter Neb veteran and member of the Grand Army of the Republic died at the Paxton hotel in Omaha while attending the state encampment. His wife had just arrived from Exeter. Woodard was among Exeter’s earliest settlers locating there thirty two years ago.
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Omaha, Neb
Warren Woodard
Exeter
Neb
Department of Nebraska
Grand Army of the Republic
Paxton Hotel
Woodard
Man Dies Visiting Son’s Grave in Nebraska
Bartholomew Zoubek aged 72 collapsed and died of heart disease while visiting his son's grave in Wilber Nebraska. He had lived in the town for thirty years with his wife at his side.
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Wilber
Neb
Bartholomew Zoubek
Japan Seeks $100 Million Loan for Ships Railways Mines
Count Matsukawa prime minister of Japan and the finance minister travel to the United States to negotiate a $100,000,000 loan for shipbuilding railways and mining in Japan. The claim comes via Theophile Gollier Belgian liaison attache in Tokyo and his wife, arriving in Seattle.
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Japan
Seattle
Wash
Matsukawa
United States
Theophile Gollier
Tokio
Signs Point to Peace in Pretoria Talks
London May 23 British officials gave no indication of how peace negotiations between Lord Kitchener Lord Milner and Boer delegates at Pretoria were progressing though talks on a basis for peace were reportedly under way. Stock market chatter reflects hope of a swift peaceful settlement with continued buying of consols and South African shares.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Lord Milner
Pretoria
War Office
Stock Exchange
Cuba President Estrada Palma Gratitude Message
President Estrada Palma sends thanks to Secretary Root for congratulating Cuba on its inauguration. He recalls US assistance and pledges lasting friendship and prosperity through shared blood and treasure, signed T. Estrada Palma.
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Root
Washington
Secretary of War
Cuba
N Elihu Root
Republic of Cuba
United States
Estrada
ALMA
Decorah Cut Off By Flood Swells In Iowa
Decorah Iowa, county seat of Winneshiek, has been isolated for 48 hours after Tuesday night storms flooded the valley from Conover to Decorah. Bridges and telegraph lines were washed away, two lives were reported lost, and residents fled to higher ground as Milwaukee Road crews work to restore communication by tomorrow night.
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Conover
Decorah
Winneshiek County
Milwaukee Road
Coal Prices Rise Amid Miners Strike Impasse
New York traders push coal prices higher as a miners strike lingers. Anthracite tops 8.50 per ton, bituminous 4.50 for small sales, large quantity soft coal 3.85. Only 1871 saw higher anthracite prices.
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New York
Severe hailstorm damages Dawson Iowa area
Perry Iowa May 23 report says Dawson and surrounding vicinity endured a severe hail and rain storm. Hailstones up to three inches were found after the blow, shattering glass on the south sides of buildings including large plate glass store windows. Trees and crops sustained heavy damage.
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Perry
Dawson
Here
Man Roaming Nebraska Towns Said Suffering Insanity and Smallpox
A report from Wilber Nebraska on May 23 says a man named Pfeister is traveling south of Swanton in a crazed condition and is afflicted with smallpox, prompting a filing with the insanity board.
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Wilber
Neb
Insanity Board
Pfeister
Swanton
Swedish Ministers Barred From Secret Orders
Sioux City Iowa May 23 Ministers of the Swedish Baptist church in Iowa cannot in future belong to secret orders under the revised constitution of the association.
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Sioux City
Swedish Baptist Church
Iowa
Bard Ordered to Vacate
Bard, a ranch owner on Little Bear creek thirty five miles north of Cheyenne, reports a note on his doorstep last Saturday ordering him to leave the country. He says large government lands and county roads are fenced, forcing him to cut fences to reach his ranch.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
JL N. Bard
Little Bear Creek
Bard
Second Eruption of Mount Pelee Strikes Fort de France
Dread spreads as Mount Pelee erupts again in Martinique, described as far more violent than the St. Pierre blast that wiped out 30,000. Fearful residents flood Fort de France seeking evacuation while US ships Dixie and Potomac aid relief and assess damage as new fissures and volcanic activity continue.
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Mount Pelee
St. Pierre
Fort DE France
Martinique
United States
Dixie
Berry
New York
Robert T. Hill
Co. E. Borchgrevink
George Curtis
George Kennan
Dixing
Potomac
Fresh labor disorders reported in Moscow prompt imperial retreat
Reports from Moscow indicate new labor disturbances with little detail. Grand Duke Sergius, Moscow governor general, hurried back from Tsarskoe-Selo to the capital, and the imperial family abandoned plans to visit Moscow.
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ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Grand Duke
Sergius
Tsarskoe-Selo
Loubet
Rates Probably Will Stand
Western freight officials met and failed to abandon reduced tariffs issued after court injunctions. Despite an all day session, little material change occurred, and withdrawals of the lowered rates were not effected. Chicago. May 23.
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Chicago
Western Lines
United States Circuit Court
Hay Seeks One-Year Extension on Danish West Indies Treaty
Secretary Hay requested Denmark extend for one year the time to ratify the Danish West Indian islands treaty. The extension preserves the pact’s life until the Danish rigsdagen acts at the next session, not due until September.
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Hay
Washington
United States Senate
Rigsdag
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