Corsican pursuit of missing brides in vendetta tale
Barnes and Edwin Anstruther race across Corsica to locate Marina and Enid after a kidnapping entwined with a clan vendetta. Cyclamen clues and moonlit rides lead toward Morosaglia and Ile Rousse as they split paths to chase Marina and Enid amid political election turmoil and peril.
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Burton MH. Barnes
Corsica
Edward Gerard Ansteuther
Hla Corneaiselde
Muliaughier
Pavia
Guthe Oald Anstrutmer
Alster
Marselling
Misamer Constantine
London
Marsellien
Bareen
Enid
Barnes
Dia
Maries
Ville
Fushen
Amstruther
Marina
Gling
Formar
Coreleam
Barnén
Kiven
Hin
Maring
Davy
Tor
Pevaches
Abell
Fogrer
UK Marina
Ras
Betlon
Tomasso Barre
Marinus
Marnea
Rochini
Stomiano
Ix Atomnor Ty
Daria
Barner
Aueunlay Bocugang
Paulie
Enid Ik
Warin
Sep Raatin
Eales de Pom
Krest
Agnechther
Î le Rousse
Cipriano
Belgedere
Signore
Fiorenzo
Minehost
Harnes
Edwin
Awful
Morosagna
Corte Road
Morosaglia
Anstruther
Nature
Pledlroce
Oreaza
Cipriano Danetla
Lfe
Saliceti
Novella
Belvedere
Ne Rousse
Baetia
Ile Rousse
Burton
Playwright seeks own theater with Wall Street funds
A famous dramatist decided to build a theater for his plays but lacked funds. A wealthy Wall Street friend considered backing the project, admitting he had a few hundred thousand dollars but showed little enthusiasm, finally telling him to "write checks."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Medal for climber Annie Peck tops Peru summit honor
Miss Annie Peck receives a gold medal from Peru’s President Legula for her ascent of Mount Livascavan near 24000 feet. The feat cost guides and expedition members dearly as gloves failed and frostbitten limbs required amputation. Eduardo Higginson presents the medal. a silver slipper gift follows from Lima’s Geographical Society.
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New York
Annie
Peck
Legula
Peru
Livascavan
Mias Peck
Sle
Hardolph
Switzerland
Misa Peck
Eduardo Higginson
Miss Peck
Muascaran
Mantles Valley
South America
Providence
R. L
State Normal School
University of Michigan
Bartholomew's School For Girls
Cincinnati
Purdie University
Smith College
Matterhorn
Popocateyetl
Orizaba
Miles Peck
United States
Paris
Natonal Geographical Society
Hill of Maine Rise Seen in Gubernatorial Path
The Maine political scene features John Fremont Hill a longtime Republican leader from Augusta known for wealth and popularity. Born 1855 in Biddeford, he studied medicine, ran a publishing business, served in the Maine House, Senate, and as governor, later joining the Republican National Committee in 1899. The piece notes his ambitions for a U.S. Senate seat if vacancies arise.
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Washington
John Fremont Hill
Repubean National Committee
New School
Maine
Mr. Hale
Frye
Hill
James G Blaine
Brooklyn
Boothbay Harbor
Augusta
P.O. Vickery
HU Frst
House of Representatives
Wen
Republican National Committee
World's Biggest Barometer in Faenza Italy
London reports the world’s largest barometer sits in Faenza Italy as a Torricelli tribute. It uses an 37 foot liquid column with olive oil chosen after experiments with water and glycerine. The massive instrument rests on a stone pillar and suggests taller versions may be possible with lighter liquids.
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London
Faenza
Italy
Torricelli
Rometer J
Pascal
Zophar Mills
New York
Janbert
Tour St. Jacques
Weather Bureau
Paris
Man who misses love may miss Heaven says Sunday Magazine
A brief line from The Sunday Magazine notes that missing love could mean missing Heaven, framing love as an idealized path to spiritual fulfillment. The aphorism reflects a timeless tie between romance and moral aspiration.
Letter Mishap At The Eastern Corridor Mail Window
A post office official questions a woman about a letter mailed minutes earlier at a east corridor window. She confirms the sender and asks if it can be stopped. The official insists, citing concern that the recipient, a wife named Sam, may receive it. The scene unfolds with tense, hushed dialogue.
California Route Advertises Ceiling Fare to West Coast
An old classified style notice lists a twenty five dollar fare from East Lake Route to California with destinations including San Francisco San Jose Santa Barbara San Diego and Los Angeles. It invites readers to call the nearest agent for details.
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East Lake
San Francisco
San Jose
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pro Consul Cromer on Egypt Missions
A Great Pro-Consul Lord Cromer in Modern Egypt remarks on missions in Egypt describing missionaries and reformers as having a fair field and likely doing much good under some control. He notes their zeal may outrun prudence and that reformers may pursue loftier aims than cautious administrators.
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Cromer
Egypt
Salt Lake Route Sells Colonist Tickets Nationwide
Salt Lake Route announces sale of Colonist hickels with service to San Francisco and nearby cities including San Jose Santa Barbara San Diego and Los Angeles. Contact nearest Agent for more details and reservations.
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Salt Lake
Hickels
Phove
San Praneiscn
San Jose
Sam Barbara
San Deeo
Dow Angeles
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Los Angeles
Blue Hen’s Chickens nickname for Delaware regiment
Capt Caldwell led a Delaware regiment after the Ue revolution and earned a reputation for cock fighting. His men were called Caldwell’s game cocks and a peculiar theory about game cocks led to the nickname Blue Hen’s Chickens. After the war the name spread to all Delawareans.
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Caldwell
Didn't Mean Hair Loom in Fractured Parlor Exchange
In a rambling social moment a landlady boasts of a precious heirloom while a witty boarder misreads suggesting butter as the heirloom. The banter highlights the mix ups and light chatter of shared living spaces.
Sacred Ficus or Peepul Tree Revered Across Southeast Asia
A historic account describes the Indian Ficus as a sacred tree across Southeast Asia. Revered by Buddhists and Hindus, it is linked to Vishnu’s birth. The evergreen tree bears April flowers and milky bark rich in india rubber. A notable branch of this tree was planted in Ceylon and became the ho-tree revered by pilgrims for two centuries.
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South Eastern
Asia
India
Ceylon
San Francisco Bound Ticket Offers Odd Exchange
Travelers discuss elevated fare to San Francisco and a curious remark about a missing dog. A nearby exchange reveals a sly line about trying home remedies on the dog first, suggesting a humorous or skeptical moment amid travel chatter.
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Mr. Barnes
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Sevral
Iady
Demen
Monsieur Brafle
Mademoiselle Paoli
Monsieur
Bastia
Paoll
Monsieur Btaffe
Praisaing
Florio Rubullinio
Jetmarka Barnes
Hotel du France
Harres
Nole
Pontentia Lecehia
Morosaelia
Barnea
Corte
Salicent
Orovza
Morosaglia Road
Ponte Alln Lecchis
Mss Peck
Peruvian Mount
Hitchcock
John F. Hill
Salt Lake City
Utah
Harry J. Robinson
Solicitors of Patents
Judge Building
Blackfoot
Idaho
A. H. Hodson
California
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