Intrigue and Double Cross in Calhoun Cabinet Plot
Nicholas Triet narrates a political thriller where Senator John Calhoun seeks Tyler era secretary of state power to annex Texas and Oregon. Calhoun schemes with Baroness Von Ritz to gauge England on Mexico while Nicholas escorts the baroness, delivers messages, and plans marriage to Elizabeth Churchill as he heads to Montreal on state business.
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Nicholas Triet
John Calhoun
Tyler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Mexico
Baroness von Ritz
Hinglish
Pakenham
Nicholas
Izabeth Churchill
Calvin
Elizabeth
Montreal
Mr. Calhoun
Buroness von Ritz
Mr. Tyler
Mychief
Mr. Pakenham
Princeton
Republic of Mexico
Lord Aberdeen
Great Britain
Alleghanies
Marseiillaise
Columbia River
Columbia
Rio Grande
Spain
Aberdeen
M. Pakenham
Republic of Texas
Mr. van Zandt
Calhoun Accepts Union Annexation Ambition in Texas Dialog
President Tyler and Mr. Calhoun press Texas annexation amid English diplomat Pakenham and Baroness von Ritz presence. Calhoun, offered the secretary of state post, vows to push a Texas treaty and annexation despite risks, while England and Texas intrigue unfold.
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Helena von Ritz
Pakenham
Mr. van Zandt
van Zandt
Mr. Tyler
Mr. Calhoun
England
John Calhoun
Calhoun
Mfr
Rio Grande
Mr. Pakenham
Texas
Market to dump millions of dairy and poultry into the market
Chicago commission merchants warn of artificial price collapse as millions of pounds of butter eggs cheese and poultry stored in city warehouses will flood the market by May first. Oleo margarine demand rises while wholesale butter prices fall to five year lows due to the 1910 corn bumper and open winter.
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Chicago
Chicago Commission
Commission
Gas Explosion Fatal to Four in Niobrara Hotel
Four killed and four injured in a Niobrara Nebraska gas explosion and resulting fire that leveled the three story hotel of Michael Kendall. The blast, caused by a cellar gas plant leak, left injured cared for at home as no local hospital exists.
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Niobrara
Neb
Michael Kendall
Friends
Wu Ting Fang Plans January 30 Queue Removal
San Francisco newspapers publish a message from Wu Ting Fang the former minister to the United States stating January 30 as the date for removing his queue. He is reported to lead a public celebration with merchants joining in a banquet to mark the event.
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San Francisco
Cal
Wu Ting Fang
United States
Fire devastates Welch business district in West Virginia
A blaze originating in a saloon destroyed two blocks forming Welch’s main business area. Estimated property loss tops $200,000. The Hatfield hotel Huston Brothers Payne building McKinley club and several other large structures were among the losses.
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Welch
W. Va
Blucefild
Hatfield
Huston Brothers
Payne Building
McKinley Club
Bank Robbery Hits Elm Grove First National Bank
The First National Bank of Elm Grove, four miles east of Wheeling, West Virginia, was robbed of 11 000 dollars in cash and a large number of stamps. The robbers escaped and the theft was not discovered until the bank opened.
Communion Service Stolen From Mount Carmel Church
Thieves took the silver communion service from Mount Carmel Christian Church sometime during the week. The loss was discovered when the church opened for a service.
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Mount Carmel
Fire Devours Four Findlay Businesses Killing A. P. Tippert
A blaze in Findlay destroyed four business buildings causing about $25,000 in losses. A. P. Tippert was burned to death in the fire.
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Pana
Findlay
A. P. Tippert
Colerick, Fort Wayne Ex-Convressman, Dies at 64
Walpole G. Colerick, fort Wayne attorney and former congressman, ex-commissioner of the state supreme court, died at Lutheran hospital after a brief illness. He was sixty four years old and father of Fort Wayne's federal building. The death was due to an obstruction at the gastric outlet.
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W. G. Colerick
Fort Wayne
Ind
Walpole G. Colerick
State Supreme Court
Federal
Indiana
Lutheran Hospital
Colerick
Growth of western Canada towns tied to thriving agriculture
A traveler notes prosperous railway towns along western Canada’s lines, driven by strong agricultural districts and emerging manufacturing. Describes rapid urban growth, from small stations to cities of 10 000 to 15 000, with farms expanding across Central Western and some Coast States. Government adverts invite settlers to vacant lands with free literature.
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Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
Edmonton Bulletin
Dominion
Humorous Query Notes on Aches and Remedies
A comic exchange mentions back stiffness possibly from rheumatism and a punch line about swallowing a toothpick. The snippets feature characters Waldo Worn and a speaker referencing dental discomfort.
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Bill Bug
Waldo
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promoted In Ad Copy
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a regulator for stomach, liver and bowels. It claims the sugar coated granules are easy to take like candy and includes a moral quip by Thomas a Kempis. The note also promotes Mrs. Austins flour and Buckwheat Flour sold by grocers while warning that slander dies when taken out of circulation.
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Dr. Pierce
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Mrr. Calhoun
Madam Necker
Emerto
Ince
Mr. Paloxiham
Thomas A Kempis
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