Chapter K-Continued at Bashford estate romance
The narrator discusses his astonishment at finding Bashford widow Alice and her companion Mrs. Farnsworth at the estate. He notes their charm and hints at a developing bond with Alice while recounting uncanny ease with witches talk and the welcoming yet curious household dynamics.
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Mr. Singleton
Alice
Mrs. Bashford
Antoine
Mrs. Farnsworth
Constance
Raymond Bashford
Lady Larkspur Plot Twists At Barton Manor
Richard Searles writes a play inspired by a London actress Violet Dewing who has vanished. Bob Singleton returns from France with the manuscript to Barton Connecticut where Bashford’s household mutters over pro German suspicions. Aunt Alice arrives, stirring mystery as Singleton reads the script and puzzling events unfold.
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Richard Searles
Bob Singleton
London
Lady Larkspur
Violet Dewing
Singleton
France
Raymond Bashford
Japan
barton-on-the-Sound
Connecticut
Bashford
Orient
Barton
New York
Antoine
May Sheds Its Arm at WILI
A starfish can detach its five arms one by one when seized and may cast off an injured limb. Some sea creatures like sea cucumbers expel viscera to escape threats. Replacement of the digestive canal may occur within ten days or take weeks.
Almost Phonographic. Miss Chatters Show Sidelight
A fragment hints at a conversational bit with playful mishearings. The speaker references Mr Blunt likening notes to speech and implies a nearly audible performance.
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Miss Chatters
Mr. Blunt
Supreme Court Rules Against Referendum on Federal Amendments
The Supreme Court held that federal constitutional amendments cannot be submitted to state referendums. The ruling affects pending referendums on woman suffrage and prohibition, with Nebraska facing a similar challenge as John H. Hopkins of Omaha seeks a referendum. The decision clarifies that ratification by the legislature means the body known as the legislature, not the people. The validity of the prohibitory amendment was not decided.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Supreme Court
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
Nebraska
State Supreme Court
John H. Hopkins
Omaha
Nebraska Court
Lancaster County District Court
Legislature
Wilson's Armenia Mandate Vote Rejected by Senate
In Washington D C the Senate defeated President Wilson's plea for an Armenian mandate by 52 to 23. Thirteen Democrats joined Republicans to adopt a resolution respectfully declining congressional authority for the mandate. Democratic leaders urged delay, but the decision stood with little support for accepting the mandate.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Armenia
Senate
United Republican
Congress
Would Buy Bohemias Sugar Tactics Urged in Sugar Probe
Irving Schwartz an importer testified before a joint legislative committee on profiteering proposing U S purchase of all export sugar from Czecho Slovakia to aid its phosphate purchases for fertilizing sugar crops and to break Cuban influence. He said such purchases would lower U S sugar prices.
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Bohemia
New York
United States
Czecho-Slovakia
America
Irving Schwartz
Schwartz
Cole and Grammer Granted Thirteenth Stay of Execution
Lincoln Neb news reports Governor McKelvie granted a thirteenth stay of execution for Anson V. Cole and Allen Grammer, condemned Howard County murderers, pending federal circuit court hearings. The next execution date set is Friday July 9.
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Cole and Grammer
Lincoln
Neb
Anson V. Cole
Allen Grammer
Howard County
McKelvie
Federal Circuit
Canadian Export Paper Co Announces News Print Increases
Montreal reports a three stage price rise for news print. Export price climbs from $90 to $110 per ton for July through September, then to $130 later. Additionally, mill prices rise one cent per pound on July 1 and later to 5.5 cents per pound, with further adjustment on October 1.
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Montreal
Canadian Export Paper Company, Limited
Congress Repeals War Legislation Except Two Acts
In Washington last Saturday both houses passed a joint resolution repealing wartime laws with the exception of the Lever food control act and the trading with the enemy act.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Flood Toll Rises After Lud River Disaster in Louth
In England at Louth the sudden Lud river overflow has claimed about fifty lives, with twenty seven bodies recovered and many missing. Up to fifty houses were washed away and around 1,000 damaged, leaving over 1,000 homeless and damage estimates near 250000 dollars as waters subside.
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England
Louth
Powerful submarines touted as world’s most capable
The new class of submarines is described as the most powerful submersible. They are propelled on the surface by steam turbines reaching 24 knots, faster than existing navy submarines. The vessels measure long with a displacement of 2,570 tons and feature uniquely long hulls. Funnels are designed to be retracted before submerging.
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Navy
Freshen a Heavy Skit With Antiseptic Talcum Powder
A fragmented retail pitch touts talcum powder for skin care and dusting, describing antiseptic and scented features. It markets a powder labeled as gentle for babies and skin, with mentions of soap and ointment in a Cu Trio set.
Dial urges complaints to spur new phraseology
The dialogue notes that the company itself has grievances and may offer ideas for revised wording. It suggests submitting complaints to gain actionable input. The exchange implies a mutual benefit in feedback to shape future communications and phrases.
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
Ad copy describes kidney and bladder trouble in women and claims Kilmer’s Swamp-Root offers relief. Mentions common symptoms like back pain, headaches, and nervousness and invites readers to obtain a sample bottle from a physician or druggist.
The New Slogan and Soviet War of Words
Fragmentary quotes show a tense exchange on slogans and ideology. A speaker claims a shift toward Sovietism while referencing a status or value of ten million, signaling a political or cultural dispute. The readable bits hint at a broader debate without clear names or dates.
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