Olivia in Normandy Hoax Prompts Harried Search
Martin and Jack chase clues about Olivia and a missing girl linked to Ellen Martineau, an English teacher. They learn Olivia may be in a French school at Moireau Normandy under a changed name, while road crews and drivers offer conflicting tales of an impostor avocats.
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Julia
Martin
Carey
Richard Foster
Kate Daltrey
Kate Dobree
Mne
Hyde Park
Hanover Street
Jack
Guernsey
Strand
Ridley
Olivia
Nidley’s
Ellen Martineau
Miia
Foster
Ridley’s
Misa Ellen Martineau
Normandy
Moireau
Mademoiselle
Rosalie
Noireau
Englishwoman Olivia in a Norman backstreet inquiry
The narrator and Jack travel toward Noireau to verify if Miss Ellen Martineau is the missing Olivia. A Norman driver and an English–French host reveal Perrier’s deceit and point to a cramped backstreet dwelling as the likely residence of a young English lady, raising hope and fear in equal measure.
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Zelle—Pestaary
England
Emile Perrier
Jack
Bellringer Street
Olivia
Basse Normandy
Ellen Martineau
Putham
Havre
Falaise
Oli
Noireau
Granville
Caen
Omnibus Bureau
Rue de Grace
Littl
Monsieur
Channel Islands
Perrier
Flirtation Spoiled by Ambitious Cayuse Pony
A Meadow Brook Hunt Club gentleman enjoyed a moonlight ride with guests when the cow pony led and fought for the front, eschewing the lady rider’s position. Report says the cayuse had West racing training to lead, causing an awkward but entertaining misadventure.
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Meadow Brook Hunt Club
Northwest
New York Mail and Express
Miss Rigg Becomes Sole Engraver In Father's Shop
The narrator describes Miss Rigg mastering tools and engraving duties with agility. She handles the instruments with cleverness, enjoys the novelty and experiment, and soon becomes her father's sole engraver. She works outdoors in a heavy canvas apron, preferring chiseling to housework.
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Miss Rigg
Centenarians by Country and Climate
The Emily Doctor notes more people over 100 live in mild climates than high altitudes. Census figures show Germany 7S centenarians from 55 million, France 213 from 40 million, England 146, Ireland 578, Scotland 46, Sweden 10, Norway 23, Belgium 5, Denmark 2, Switzerland none, Spain 101 from 18 million, Servia 573 from 2.25 million. Claims Bruno Cotrim, 150 in Rio de Janeiro, as oldest, and a Moscow coachman aged 140.
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Emily Doctor
German Empire
France
England
Ireland
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Belgium
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Servia
Bruno Cotrim
Africa
Rio Janeiro
Moscow
Judge Probes Jury Quietly in NSW Trial Watch Heist
In a New South Wales settlement a man stood trial for stealing a watch. With conflicting evidence the jury retired and the judge offered help to smooth difficulties. One juror stayed with a troubled look and asked if the judge could reveal whether the prisoner stole the watch.
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New South Wales
Wanted to Be a Heathen in a Penny Fund Remark
A humorous snippet from Harper's Bazar shows Little John wishing to be a heathen after casting a penny into a Bamalam island fund. The Sabbath School Teacher rebukes him noting heathens never give anything and always receive.
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John
Johnny
Harper’s Bazar
Phonetic courtroom exchange over drink and fear
A courtroom exchange features Mrs. Googan-Yes claiming hydrophobia and Mrs. Kelly mishearing as hydrophobia versus a drink reference. The judge clarifies a misheard line about beer and a ward and gang involvement.
President McKinley and the Girl Who Petioned His Desk
A captioned portrait of Laura Rimbler sits on President McKinley's Canton desk two weeks before Buffalo trip and remains after his death. Daughter of B S Ambler of Salem Ohio the child was a favored friend of the martyred president.
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Laura Rimbler
President McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Buffalo
Girl
B.S. Ambler
Salem
McKinley
Religious voices on morality and faith in public life
A fragmented collage of sermons and speeches from multiple clergy in New York and across the United States. Topics include Christian ethics, social reform, prohibition, worship, and the role of faith in politics and society.
Britts claims cyclone power device demos forthcoming
Professor B. B. Britts of Richland Center Wisconsin says a mysterious wind powered machine can store wind energy for later use and operate with minimal breeze. He seeks Omaha investment for a plant to manufacture the device and promises a public demonstration soon.
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Prof
B. B. Britts
Richland Center
Wis
Omaha
Britts
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Ster
Ellen
Martizenuot
M'Sieur
Monsieur Perrier
Pons
Alice Rigg
Laura Ameler
Ang
Chapman
F Terian
New York
City
Reve. Smith
Minden
B.avney
San F Francisco
Gal
Social Rede
Eckman
Meodist
Godiis
Gladden
Methodist
Washington
Parker
Episcopalian
Brooklyn
Gol
Stev
Lakes
Atlanta
Dr. Peters
N. J
A. Hellman
Presbyterian
Denver
Golo
The
Christian Church
Curll Meyers
Baptist
New
J. H. Brows
Oberlin
Christ
Dre
Royation
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