Earthquake tragedy consumes Smyrna palace and consulate
Tiomane and Maritza survive a devastating earthquake that collapses the palace leaving the consul dead under debris. Madame de Sorgnes, Tiomane, and Maritza face mourning while the chancellor de Riez informs them that consulate duties will force them to relocate and handle a heavy financial crisis stemming from Monsieur de Sorgnes's high living and risky stock dealings.
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Tiomane
Maritza
Elll
China
Consulate
Madame de Sorgnes
Monsieur de Riez
de Sorgnes
Summer House
Sary
Madam de Sorgnes
Smyrna
Monsieur de Sorgnes
Madam
Early Japanese swords rival leafs in edge sharpness
The article notes that early Japanese swords were famed for extreme sharpness with claims a blade hung from a tree could cut any leaf that brushed it. This reflects popular belief in precise cutting power and craftsmanship of ancient blades.
They Have, The Dog Has His Day
A compact verse compares canine and feline fates with playful imagery. The dog claims the day and kennel while the cat fades to night, weaving a lighthearted scene of animal-ruled moments.
A Great Republican Aims for National Change
The Cleveland World reports Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota urges Republicans to back independent finance and a flexible monetary system. He warns against England's gold standard and predicts a possible silver party amid growing demand for bimetallism.
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Hansbrough
North Dakota
the World
United States
Cleveland
England
America
Demonetization fears rise as gold standard debates intensify
The article cites W R Lawson urging possible suspension of gold coinage and limited legal tender in England as a response to gold surfeit. It cautions American gold supporters about attacking the intrinsic value theory and argues for both gold and silver to remain standards in concurrent circulation.
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W. R. Lawson
London Bankers’ Magazine
England
India
London
Lawson
Atkinson
New York
Bland on free coinage and gold standard debate
The Toledo Blade notes Bland’s speech out West asserting that if the 1876 free coinage bill had passed as in the House, the gold standard would have been destroyed. It argues free coinage at 16 to 1 would today, as then, undermine the gold standard and support bimetallism. The Philadelphia jacket workers' strike is reported as settled in favor of the employees.
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Bland
West
Senate
House
Toledo
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Anais
Elli
Guillaume
Prince Hassan
Constantinople
Mademoiselle Pascale
M. de Riez
International Press Association
Senator Hansborough
Pettigrew
Philadeephia Children's
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