The Talisman Continues as Florence Dunbar's Threat Grows
In a tense chapter, Florence Dunbar evades police as Scotland Yard intensifies pursuit. Mrs Gray describes a faded but once glamorous woman, and Mr Newte vows night and day effort to recapture Barbara Chance. The chase unfolds across London as detectives close in.
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Barbara Chance
Newte
Sunningley
Osborne
Hice Dunbar
Co c. Angus
Scotland Yard
Florence Dunbar
Florence Dunia
Florence Danbar
London
Woman plots to flee London with her child Barbara
A widow named Clara Johnson plans to kidnap Barbara to take her abroad. She offers Kate Jessop money to buy a trunk and clothing and to join them, aiming for a rapid escape to Paris. Kate agrees, hoping to reunite with Barbara away from Ferris and the shop life.
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London
Naples
Barbara
East End
Florence Dunbar
Clara Johnson
Bob Flick
Kate Jessop
Kate
Ferris
Victoria Street
Dunbar
Barbera
Miss Barbara
Paris
Worthington-on-the-Hil
Glasgow's Narrow Escape
The Times prints a letter from an officer aboard the Glasgow recounting the naval fight off the Chilean coast where the Good Hope and Monmouth were sunk. He describes searching the coast for Cradock's squadron, noting silent wireless chatter, and recalls the battle with calm conduct, claiming boiler failures and coal savings influenced survivability.
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Glasgow
Good Hope
Monmouth
Cradock
Ces
Treaty Inoperative Prompts Ottawa Fisheries Conference
A conference in Ottawa will draft new regulations to govern fishing in the Gulf of Georgia boundary waters and the Fraser River salmon runs. Canada views the U S Canada treaty as not yet operative, with British Columbia fishermen facing stricter restrictions than Americans. Total BC fishing value last year reached 13,981,839 dollars, against Canada's overall 33,207,348 dollars, underscoring conservation needs.
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Fisheries Conference
Ottawa
Gulf of Georgia
Fraser River
United States
Canada
British Columbia
Bedouins and Kultur as Allies to the Kaiser
The London Chronicle notes Bedouins invading Egypt possess resources for alliance with the Kaiser. Described as robbers since Job’s days, they respect German treaties though salt covenant ideas bind only while salt remains in the stomach. They avoid attacks if a woman’s quarters are invaded, deeming such acts dishonorable.
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Egypt
London Chronicle
Turkish Plans and Hopes in Constantinople Interview Says
Sir Louis Mallett, former ambassador, discusses Turkish aims in Constantinople. He warns there will be no holy war, notes Turkish belief in Kaiser’s power, fear of invasion of Egypt, and hopes for balance with Germany and Britain. He cites Enver Bey’s popularity and potential danger. Commerce across the sultanate is paralyzed.
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Louis Mallett
Turkey
Gert
Marty
Germany
India
Egypt
Sir Louis
Christendom
Alsace-Lorraine
Russia
Constantinople
Austria
Enver Bey
Farmer Who Prospers Depends on the Man Not Land
A Western editor notes the saying there is more in the man than in the land and argues the prosperous farmer is proactive. He keeps a workshop, fixes machinery, reads farm papers, plans for the future, and spends rainy days improving tools rather than idle. When asked about the European war, the farmer admits he has no idea.
Banquet Bore Echoes at Dinner Functions
A Louisville Times critique compares a frequent banquet speaker to a noisy sermonizer who overacts. The anecdote ends with a deacon and minister joke about lacking genuine thunder without fresh substance.
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Brown
Louisville Times
Witty quips and a supper room with gilding
A stale miscellany of humorous anecdotes and jokes. A miserly baronet boasts a decorated dining room while his scant viands provoke satire. A wit quips about less ceiling gilding and more carving if in charge. A publisher jokes about a new reporter and the editor’s early firing. An anxious mother asks about sleep as John pursues four courses.
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Ewgillett Co.ltd
Toronto
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J P
R. Oll
Naiss
Kendalls
Enosburg Falls
Vermont
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Zee
E. D. Smiths
Jams
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