Shadowed swamp romance amid a perilous paddle pursuit
Janet and Hugh Rexell face accusations and fear aboard a swamp camp batteau. A panther attack on Janet wounds her shoulder while Rexell’s clumsy advances threaten trust. The chase ends as Col. Ashford and companions rescue them with the camp left to curious nights and reconciliations.
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Daily Story Pub. Co
Janet
Coquette
Jack Andrews
Andrews
Hugh Rexell
Mrs. Ashford
Rexell
Meyer
Mr. Rexell
Col. Ashford
Gertrude Allen
Hugh
Yrexell
Gertrude
Jackson's Peril Life of General Jackson’s near-assassination
On March 30, 1835, Gen. Andrew Jackson attended Warren R. Davis’s funeral at the Capitol. Richard Lawrence drew a pistol near him, but the pistol misfired twice. Jackson pursued the assailant with a cane as Lieut. Gedney subdued Lawrence, who was later found insane and committed. The incident prompted speculation of political motives, though no evidence of conspiracy existed.
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Gen. Jackson
Warren R. Davis
Congress
South Carolina
Capitol
Richard Lawrence
Lawrence
Woodbury
the Treasury
Gedney
Navy
Cranch
Guiteau
Washington Post
Memorial bridge over Potomac to honor American patriotism
The government considers erecting a monumental arch bridge across the Potomac at Washington to honor patriotism. Architect Burr designs a one mile span with grand river arches, open for current and ice, and brick and granite masonry detailing with bronze statues and monumental towers.
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National Cemetery
Arlington
City of
Washington
Continued tale of Jack Rexell and Janet
Rexell grips Janet's hand through the hammock mesh as they resolve a shared scene. He notes their daily battle and the need to continue their story. Janet forgives the appropriation of her wrap, a gesture that tightens their intimate rapport.
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Jack
Janet
Rexell
Land of Humming Bird and Trinidad asphalt lake scene
A New York Post inspired tour vignette describes Trinidad’s asphalt lake. Visitors reach a coastal port by government steamers and observe local workers digging pitch into tubs bound for ships. The shore operation spans a mile or so with daily tens to hundreds of tons moved to ships.
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Trinidad
Brighton Pier
Trinidad Lake
New York Post
Model Tenement House Plan Wins First Prize
In New York an architectural competition yielded 300 entries for model tenement houses. The top design will be built immediately with fireproof construction occupying 70 percent of land, leaving 30 percent for light and air. Each room opens to outdoors, apartments have private hall and baths, and provisions for playgrounds drying chambers and storage. Estimated rent is $1 per week per room.
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New York
Judges Need Not Be Lawyers In Colorado County Courts
Colorado county court judges are not required to be lawyers leading to many appeals being reversed. The issue notes that courts generally accept equity but stumble on technicalities with lawyers allegedly using traps to sway outcomes.
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Colorado
Luterr
Lancashire millhand wins Oxford university scholarship
A 23 year old Lancashire millhand, married and among Oxford undergraduates, earned his place by self study after factory tours, aided by public libraries and extension lectures. He has secured a scholarship worth 80 pounds a year.
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Oxford
Arch rock to follow Shag and No 2 in demolition plan
San Francisco authorities prepare to blast Arch rock, following the removal of Shag rock No 1 and No 2 in San Francisco bay. Contractors anticipate a larger explosion though local fear is muted, as pilots and residents recall perilous past attempts and boat passage through the arch in 1857.
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Sausalito
Arch Rock
San Francisco
California
Frank Murphy
San Francisco Bay
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Rexel
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Jacob MH. Hollander
Johns Hopkins University
Porto Rico
Baltimore
United States
China
Canton
Great Memorial Bridge
Land OF
Humming Bird
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