Two Flowers and a Homecoming at Fort Sedgwick
Fanny McLane, a grieving widow, visits Fort Sedgwick to reunite with old friends including Mrs. Grafton and Captain Merriam. Merriam’s behavior toward Florence Tremaine creates tension, while Fanny confronts a past she hoped to leave behind as the social circle reacts to arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie McLane
Graftone Buc Yort Sedgwick
Hera
Randolph Merriam
AfcLane
Merriam
Tremaine
Florence
Florence Tremaine
McLane
San Francisco
Grafton
Buxton’s
Floy
Randy
Mrs. Grafton
Stoneman
Mrs
Miss Pollard
Marcy
Fanny McLane
Fanny Hayward
Mr. Minturn
Mrs. Merriam
Billy Whittaker
Riflers
Cavalry
Hayne
Whittaker
Graftons
Annette
Arrival of a Guest Tests Mrs. Grafton at the Cantonment
Captain Grafton hesitates to press his wife for truth about a past romance as Fan arrives, while the Merriams holiday at Floy’s parents ends. The scene unfolds along a southern parade ground with troopers, children, and marching bands as officers prepare for the day’s bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Grafton
Fan
Merriams
Floy
Cantonment
Sedgwick
Randy
Mrs. Grafton
San Mateo
Widow’s Sedgwick Courtship Brightens Social Week
In a Sedgwick social scene, Mrs. Merriam returns to cordial welcomes at Mrs. McLane’s home. Florence reacts with blushes as Randolph’s bold charm contrasts with the warm reception of the Grafton household and the elder Mrs. Hayne.
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Grafton
Sedgwick
Randolph
Balloon ascensions on horseback and early aerial feats
Historical notes describe aeronauts riding horses during balloon ascents from 1828 to 1858 in London Bordeaux and Malaga. The first four legged ascent involved a sheep at Versailles in 1783, with police later restricting such experiments in England. The excerpt also cites Ifugo's Paris exile letter detailing a frugal monthly budget of 100 francs.
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Green
Eagle Tavern
City Road
London
Beckenham
Treut
Gale
Bordeaux
Mme. Poitcevin
Cremorne Gardens
Malaga
England
Versailles
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wingo
Ifugo
Proverbic Wit and Miss Passee Guessing Game
A collection of clever lines from period papers notes ignorance and wisdom. Includes the Arabiani proverb about knowing and not knowing and a brief dialogue between Miss Passee-Guessing and Mr Bluntt from Up-to-Date.
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Mr. Bluntt
SCHLEY ANSWER TO SENATE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS
Admiral Schley submits a statement to the Senate naval committee defending his actions during the Cienfuegos and Santiago campaigns. He claims orders to block Cienfuegos were followed and disputes slow progress to Santiago citing weather and fleet movements. He argues official reports by Sampson and his own differ and emphasizes Brooklyn's role as decisive in the battle.
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Senate
Oflcial Crtleluanar
Washington
Dmiral Schley
Banda
Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Department
Cienfuegos
Cervera
Dos
Sampson
Santiage
Sacapis
Vietory
Sehley
Brooklyn
War Department Orders Discharge of Volunteers Coast to Coast
The War Department ordered most volunteer regiments to be discharged from active service. The action affects units from Georgia Maine Connecticut Massachusetts Minnesota New Jersey New York Ohio Rhode Island West Virginia and others stationed at Prescott Camps in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Washington
War Department
Savconal
New York
Ohio
Rhode Island
West Virginia
United States
Incendiary Fire Damages Paco Quarters. Armour Gift Increases
Natives of Paco village attempted to burn the quarters of the First Washington volunteers but a shifting wind saved the huts opposite the church from destruction. Twenty shacks and houses were burned. Incendiaries fled. Armour Institute endowment receives 7 000 dollars, bringing total gifts to 2 950 000 dollars. Paris delays on Faure funeral expenses approved by deputies. George M Harvey buys North American Review for 225 000 dollars and will lead editorial direction from May.
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Paco
First
Washington
New York
George M. Harvey
North American Review
Liev Breyee
David A. Monroe
Mr. Harvey
Amendment on Polygamists Admittance Backed by House Panel
Washington February 201? The house committee on election of president and vice president favorable to a proposed constitutional amendment blocking polygamists from Congress.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On
Generals Accused of Cowardice in Cuban Debate Rages
In a fierce Senate session on a Monday, Spain’s lawmakers attacked Generals Primo de Rivera Wester aid Bbineo and Admiral Cervera over the Santiago surrender. Accusations of pusillanimity and calls for accountability sparked uproar, with Sagasta defending the government and critics pressing for proofs in Cuba.
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Mobul
Cortes
Senate
Alimenis
Civica
Primo de Rivera
Wester Aid Bbineo
Cervera
Geo. Linares
Santiago
Count Almenas
Senor Sagasta
Vimenus
Asses
Bhinco
Cuba
Sanetiago
Almenass
de Rivera
Aimenas
Vince
Almenas
Conntmenas
Senor Silvela
Senor Annix
Coba
Senor
Annix
Sagasta
Correa
Blaneco
Porto Rico
Philippines
Rios and Rivera Say Their Visit Is Not Political
Rios and Rivera, travelers from the Philippine islands, state their mission is not political and their stay in Montreal is only casual. They do not plan to visit the United States, remaining several days before proceeding to England and then Europe’s main cities.
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Montreal
Rios
Rivera
Philippine Islands
Agoncilla
United States
England
Europe
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Charles King
F. Tennyson Neely
Harriet
Ian
Concord
Mrs. McLane
Jan
Fanny
Kayne
Traynes
Eagtth
Mrs. Hayne
Wayne
enid—Heyner
Virginia
John
Baltimore Sun
Dalton Business Directory
Dnr. D
Roebuch Sclerk
W. GC. Sporr
Simon Dapp
E. A. Freet
D. Y. Rebuck
M. D
Omco
Main St
Entral House
David Gardner
Dalton
Basiness Centre
A. Weiss
Dalton, Ohly
A.J.C.C
J. F. H. Pope
M. D. Ruggist
Jack
Slusser
Pioneer Block
Khop
H. M Rudy
Jersey
Adton
L. GC
Davison
EALER
Main Street
Alton
E. A. Freet & Son
LD Reliable Clothiers
Enterprise Mills
Cyonacee Bros
Ustom
H. D. Wyre
Dalton Meat Market
Dague's Old Stand
Frank E. Gibson
R. J. Stinson
W. Co. Scott
Otary Public
THE
Ohio Laundering Co
E.scott
Ealers
Orfield Street
A. Brueckner
Burn
Excelsior
Ernest F. Scott
Usical
A. H. Arick
Will E. Scott
A Sanderson
GEO C. Freet
Nsurance
the Royal
Zina Phoenix, Insurance Co
North America
New Jersey Plate Glass Ins.c
Standard Life and Accident Co
National Accident Co
Northwestern Life
Ohio National Building and Swan Co
Wertz Block
O. E
D. Brenker & Son
Weet Brook Held
Blarkconnie
Olfe
Ecxkar
M. Simon
Ison Fic
Chicago
A.M. Kelicor Mewspoper
Chicago Times-Herald
M. Emile Loubet
France
Schley
Armour’ Gift
HOA
Armeogr
Armour Dnstitute
Thos City
Phis
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
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Faure
Hiera
Manco
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