A Duel Then A Hidden Love Entwined In Wealth
In a lavish tale, McGregor tests a life risking duel with Overton as Livermore and Fedora approach a glittering wedding. Overton spares the rival at the last moment, torn by conscience and Mazette's quiet support amid wealth and ambition. Fedora's remorse grows as the ceremony nears, shadowing a life on the edge.
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Angel
Devil
Little Mazette
Overton
McGregor
Jack
Fedora
Laddie
Donald McGregor
Gillie
Aweel
the McGregor
End of the Duel Turns on Overton's Fate
In a tense moment Mc Gregor recognizes the shot from the veteran traveler. Jack locks eyes with Overton, savoring a grim triumph while Livermore stands frozen after his fiasco. The struggle hinges on a single touch of the finger that could end a rival’s life and free Fedora.
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McGregor
Livermore
Overton
Jack
Campbells
Buz
Ife
Fedora
Overton’s Bride Plans Narrow as Wedding News Breaks
Overton studies a completed painting while awaiting a fortune he believes will come after his forthcoming wedding to Fedora. He grows moody upon reading the Times that the ceremony is scheduled for next Thursday at a fashionable church, and Marette crosses paths with his gloom, fearing for Jack’s future.
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Overton
Jondon
Midas
Mazette
London
Marette
Fedora
Jack
Nuszette
Evils of the London Fog Destructive Experiments Reported
Unofficial Chelsea tests cited by Sir William Thiselton-Dyer show six tons of solid matter per square mile in a week, including soot and tarry hydrocarbons. Extrapolated to 600 square miles, London faced about 3,600 tons of fog material before winds moved it outward. Professor Church notes fog damages Portland stone and oil paintings, prompting calls for action by the Coal Smoke Abatement Society.
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Chelsea
William Thiselton- Dyer
Kew Gardens
Berkshire Downs
William Richmond
London
Church
St. Paul's
Germany's Education Gap Then and Now
A historical note observes that Germany once had poorly paid teachers who sang in front of houses to supplement income, highlighting contrasts with modern Europe’s educated society and the persistence of income-related teaching conditions.
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Germany
Europe
Farmers View on Cuban Relief and Tariff Reduction
The Grand Rapids Herald argues against lowering sugar and tobacco duties to aid Cuba, warning it places the burden on American farmers. It cites Sugar Trust profits, domestic manufacturers, and beet sugar states, urging relief funded from federal treasury rather than all farmers’ costs.
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Taylor
Ohio
House Republicans
Louisiana
Texas
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Federial
Grand Rapids
Hersald
Sugar Trust Blocks Cuban Tariff Help Say Washington
Camden Telegram reports strong U S sentiment for aiding Cuba but warns any tariff cut harms American sugar products. The Sugar Trust allegedly backs reductions to funnel gains to itself, while officials favor collecting the Dingley duty and refunding a quarter to Cuba for public use.
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Cuba
United States
Sugar Trust
Washington
Camden
N. J
Beets, tariffs and Cuba spar with Smith leading defense
Generous Hevision sts. The beet sugar interests fight proposed tariff cuts led by Michigan figure William Alden Smith. Proponents of aiding Cuba are challenged as the beet sugar industry argues its infancy and economic stake. A conference exchange shows the depth of the tariff revisionists' predicament.
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Michigan
William Alden Smith
Cuba
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Mr. Smith
Reciproc ity Debate Shifts Toward Honest Trade Gains
In Paterson New Jersey Press excerpts critique free trade pamphlets and praise a cautious reciprocity. The piece cites Senators Hale and Blaine and President McKinley, arguing for targeted relations with France Germany Britain dependencies and certain South American nations that buy more than they sell. The tone defends the reciprocity agenda as beneficial, warning against sensational opposition.
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Robert
Massachusetts
Hale
Maine
James G. Blaine
Senate
France
Germany
America
Blaine
McKinley
Buffalo
Republican Party
Paterson
N. J
Why the American system should stand as national policy
The piece argues generations must not relitigate old economic questions. It recalls 1840s protectionism and warns that free trade harms most workers, urging parties to stop unsettled, exploded theories. It calls for permanent adherence to the American system as patriotic policy.
Sugar Trust accused of steering Cuban reciprocity move
The New Orleans Times-Democrat says General Grosvenor points to the Sugar Trust as behind the Cuban reciprocity agitation. It alleges the trust profits from certifi cates and seeks to influence legislation, leveraging New York newspapers, federal officials, and Cuban lobbying.
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Sugar Trust
General Grosvenor
New York
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Sympathy for Cuba Racket Draws Fresh Critique
The Denver News argues the public sees the costs of aiding Cuba, noting thousands of lives and millions spent, while Cuban planters seek profit. It contends further tariffs harmed communities and industries in past years as Cuba advanced its independence.
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Cuba
Denver News
The Deader the Better and Free Traders
A political editorial criticizes free trade theories as stagnating business. It asserts that removing free trade ideas would boost prosperity, contending that active, revived theories hinder the economy while rigid, dead ones favor growth. The piece reflects the stance of the Now Haven Leader.
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Haven
There Are Others Protesting Cuban Reciprocity
The Racine Journal notes protests by sugar beet interests against Cuban reciprocity, questioning why sugar beet men should be censured while other interests resist loss of protection.
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Racine
Wis
Lost His Rheumatism By the use of a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil
A damaged clipping advertises St Jacobs Oil as a cure for rheumatism. It claims a London physician’s formula and invites readers to send for a free sample, listing St Jacobs Oil Ltd in Baltimore as the sender.
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St. Jacobs Oil
London
St Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltiovore, Md
Riding Astride They Do Not Readily Adopt the Side Saddle
English women increasingly ride to hounds and outnumber other national groups in hunting circles while American girls learn cross country riding early. Doctors warn of potential spine impact on growing girls though many youths prove adept with the side saddle.
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America
England
Atlantic
Hettle Bentson
Tverton
Devon
Somerset
All
The City of the Future by Dr. Stubben
Dr. Stubben, a noted German architect, outlines a future city built around a central block of municipal buildings with concentric street circles. Traffic moves underground for heavy transit while foot traffic dominates the upper stories, and streets are sheltered from weather. A separate quip contrasts metal smelting with a tale of a man finding a gold lode by scent.
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Stubben
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