Marjorie at the crossroads of love and duty
Marjorie meets Caussidiere in secret and he declares he loves her asking for marriage. She resists but promises to think it over as he presses, while Mr Lorraine’s illness and a telegram from Mrs Menteith shift her priorities toward home and him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vostisren
Monsieur Caussl- Giere
Marjorie
Lnoly
Monsieur
Monsieur Caussidiere
Prenchman
Piancerys
Dumfrieg
Caussidiere
Monsiieur
Mr. Lorraine
Mar-jorie
Marjdon
Murrie
Enchman
Majorie
Monsieur Catissidiere
Coussidiere
Return of Marjorie to Dumfries Manor in Storm
On a raw wet night Marjorie reaches Dumfries and is met by John Sutherland at the station. They drive to the manse where Mystie the old servant guides her to the study as she asks after ailing he.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Dumfries
John Sutherland
Johneile
Sutherland
Myaie
Myste
Mystie
Marjorie and the minister in the manse tragedy
After the minister's death Marjorie faces grief and isolation at the manse. Solomon and Mysie move about haunted by loss as Marjorie clings to her protector and contemplates her uncertain future. Miss Hetherington offers aid while Sutherland urges comfort for the bereaved girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Sutherland
Missa Hetherington
Marjorie Annan
Johnnie
Miss Hetherington
Etlil
Bairn
Solomon
Mysie
Indignation Over Club Leadership Stirs Confession
A Detroit Free Press quotation recalls a club mutiny after a member quit in protest. Billy explains he resigned after five years of service to be elected treasurer only to see the group demand a cash register be installed, signaling alleged mismanagement and humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Detroit Free Press
Interstate Commerce rules bridge dispute for Council Bluffs
The Interstate Commerce Commission split three to two in favor of Council Bluffs in the Omaha bridge case. Commissioner Knapp wrote the majority decision with dissent from Morrison and Clement, while Prouty concurred, arguing tolls should apply to all crossing traffic. The ruling holds that rate discrimination requires unjust harm, noting Omaha's higher output and the need for equalized treatment across routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Council Bluffs
Morrison
Clement
Knapp
Commercial Club of Omaha
Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri River
Union Pacific
Nebraska City
Prouty
Morrison and Clements
Iowa
Missouri
Atchison
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Commercial Club
Public appeal for Henry George memorial subscriptions
A national committee of diverse political figures endorses broad fundraising for a Henry George memorial. NYC Mayor Strong and Isidor Straus join with Seth Lowe and others. George Foster Peabody serves as treasurer. The appeal aims to unite varied projects nationwide under a common tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry George
Mayor Strong
Seth Lowe
Charles Stewart Smith
Isidor Straus
C. T. Christensen
Edward M. Shepard
Thomas G.O Sherman
August Lewis
Tom “L. Johnson
Cleveland
William’ Lloyd’ Garriston
Boston
George Foster Peabody
Monetary commission resumes sessions in Washington
The monetary commission resumed its sessions in Washington with all members present except two. No reports are expected before congress convenes in December, but preliminary Bureau reports may be ready for submission by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Monetary Commission
Congress
Monetary Commission Report Progress Hinted
The monetary commission aims to have its report largely ready by week’s end with many members absent next week. The plan seeks formalization for approval by Saturday evening and final revisions and signature later. Public release expected around December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Monetary Commission
Promised Reforms in Cuba Hinge on General Blanco
A Havana dispatch reports no full text of promised reforms, dampening hopes for autonomy. It blames General Blanco for the stalled process and notes misperceptions by Madrid and Weyler, with reconcentradoes suffering and no orders on zone cultivation.
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New York
Therald
Havana
Blanco
Madrid
Weyler
Herald
Artemisa
Uniform classification rules for imported tobacco set
Government tobacco examiners from major ports met in New York to seek a uniform practice for classification of imported tobacco. They propose three rules: inspect 25 percent of all price invoices, limit existing rule to West Indies Mexico and South America, count leaves to determine wrapper percentage, and mark importing district on bales where feasible.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Treasury Department
West Indies
Mexico
South America
German Exports to US Fall Sharply Warns Consul
Consul Monaghan at Chemnitz reports Germany fears a sharp drop in exports to the United States under the Dingley tariff. In 1896 seventeen consular districts sent 14.48 million dollars worth of goods, while in 1897 the same districts sent 7.19 million. The empire faces about a 50 percent loss, signaling revenue decline and reduced export flow.
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Washington
Monaghan
Chemnitz
State Department
Germany
United States
America
Austrian seeks settlement over mistreatment of agent Brazzafello
The Austrian ambassador received a Turkish note promising settlement of all Austrian demands. They include compensation for the maltreatment of Herr Brazzafello, expenses owed to the Oriental Railroad company, and a salute to the Austrian flag by a Turkish fort or warship. An indemnity of £250,000 ($1,250,000) will be paid to the Oriental Railroad company.
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Constantinople
Baron de Calice
Herr Brazzafello
Austrian- Lloyd Steampship Company
Mersina
Oriental Railroad Company
Turkey
Greece
Brazzatello
Disastrous Snowalide on Noble Five Mountain Range
A severe snow slide on the Noble Five range near Sannon in the Stocan district last Saturday buried miner Joseph McGribbens and his partner. McGribbens, from Oakland California, was carried down the slope and likely cannot be recovered until spring. his partner was rescued exhausted as the slide crushed the Silver Bell buildings.
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Vancouver
B. C
Noble Five
Sannon
Stocan
Joseph McGribebns
Oakland
Cal
Red Fox
McGribbens
Congress to probe volunteer soldiers homes efficiency
Washington November 19 Congress will investigate the administration of volunteer soldiers homes after Brigadier General Breckinridge inspector general of the army urged greater accountability of the home board of managers and recommended transferring the homes to a new War Department bureau for centralized management.
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Washington
Congress
Breckinridge
Army
Board of Managers of Home
War Department
Thousands of Natives Killed in Kong Punishment
A Niger region dispatch reports Chief Samory razing Kong city in Upper Guinea to punish natives for refusing to supply provisions. The assault left several thousand locals dead in a massacre, while another note mentions Fen a 78 Rev. W. H. Smith contesting as port of St. Louis appraiser candidate.
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Paris
Niger
West Africa
Kong
Kingdom of Kong
Mandingo
Upper Guinea
Samory
W. H. Smith
James McCaffery
Port of St. Louis
Ice bound whalers rescued by Arctic overland expedition
Captain Shoemaker directs Captain Tuttle to lead the Bear and an overland party to reach eight icebound whalers in the Arctic. They will gather reindeer, transport aid to Point Barrow, and proceed to Norton Sound if needed to feed starving men while awaiting spring navigation.
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Washington
Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Tuttle
Bear
Arctic Ocean
Arctic
Bering Sea
Cape Nome
St. Lawrence Island
Alaska
North Sound
Cape Prince of Wales
Unalakulka
Point Borrow
W. T. Lopp
Hotsbue Sound
Point Hope
Point Barrow
Presbyterian
Point Hope"oy
Norton Sound
Gage
Sovereign Seeks 1900 Presidency Amid Labor Boom
Louisville reports J. R. Sovereign, former Knights of Labor general master workman, resigns to push for the 1900 U.S. presidency. Speculation says Loverlyn may be named field worker as the Knights launch his campaign with delegates acknowledging the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raverelan
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Sovereign
General Assembly
United States
McKinley
General Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Mr. Sovereign
Investigation of the Foils
The division of soils of the agricultural department led by Prof Mitten Whitney conducts climate studies on moisture and temperature affecting crops. The expansive project aims to cover all soils and staple crops and anticipates major economic value as farming moves to crop specialization under intensified agriculture.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Mitten
Whitney
Greek bishop learns czar plans to rebuild Canea quarter
London reports that the Russian consul notified the Greek bishop of Canea of a czar plan to rebuild the burned Christian quarter and enlarge the Orthodox church. A separate London cable said £500,000 in gold may ship to New York on tomorrow's Liverpool steamer, but banks had no confirmation and expressed disbelief.
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Canea
New York
London
Liverpool
Europe
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Thera
Old Solomon
Macias
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Messrs. Morrison
Clementa
Merta
No Sten
Thalr Fartheaming
Cuba
Kulea
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