Max Brett Targets Westward Return to Rosedale
Max Brett travels by the lightning express to the West seeking business then detours to Rosedale where he reunites with old friends Si Bell and Silas. He uncovers a buried treasure of twenty two one thousand dollar bonds and railroad stock, later uses the funds to settle at Chicago while a marriage notice ties Brett to Annette Spencer in Albany and Grace Chapel.
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Henry Richaris
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Ted Neale
Dad Sterling
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Sarah Browne
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Silas
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Hidden Past Returns as Railroad Chief Faces Blackmail Probe
Edward Handford receives a visit from Henry Richards aka Spencer, who claims to be alive after a false death and asks Handford to protect Emily's memory. Spencer reveals letters and a marriage certificate, begs Handford to deter blackmail by keeping his existence secret, then departs for Mexico. Max Brett confronts Spencer in Chicago and urges discretion to protect Handford's family. Spencer leaves for good, while Brett faces family loyalties amid a tangled history.
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Prairie City
Big Creek
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Spencer
Harry Spencer
San Franciego
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Possiby
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England
Graceful Tribute to Queen Victoria by Sir Egwin Arnold
Sir Egwin Arnold honors Queen Victoria describing her heart of gold and steel temper. He lauds her patriotism, piety, and resolve, capturing the royal character in a compact tribute.
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Egwin Arnold
Queen Vic
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Queen's Grace and Dignity Highlighted in Anecdotes
The memoir recounts vivid scenes of Queen Victoria's influence and tenderness. It notes her gentle bearing during intimate royal moments and describes her as having a musical voice, a soft touch, and kind eyes.
Fort Smith hangman George Maledon long-time U S official
George Maledon of Fort Smith Arkansas is lauded as the nations champion hangman after twenty years as the official executioner for the United States Court there. He has hanged eighty eight men most of them desperadoes from the Indian Territory and plans to retire to farm work in Kansas.
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Fort Smith
Ark
United States Court
Maledon
Indian Territory
Helas
Kansas
Atchison Youth Realizes He Is Not Wanted After Proposal
An Atchison young man who long believed girls chased him plans marriage but discovers no one will have him. The Globe reports a comical misreading leading to a private wedding decision.
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Atchison
Atchison, Globe
Quote on prejudice against women and speech
A historical remark asserts that one key prejudice against women lies in hearing them swear. The line reflects a gender bias emphasizing perceived defiance or harsh language as a test of female credibility.
Mother and Girl Slain in Chicago Case Sparks Double Murder Probe
Police search William Bartholin after the bodies of Mrs Annis Bartholin and Minnie Mitchell are found. Investigators weigh debt related motive for the mother’s death and theories about the Mitchell killing amid strained family ties and alleged conflicting stories.
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Chicago
Annis Bartholin
William Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Bartholin
Mitchell
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Death of Senator McMillan Shocks Washington and Detroit
Senator James McMillan of Michigan died at his Manchester by the Sea summer home from heart failure after a brief illness. Funeral plans may send his remains to Detroit for Elmwood Cemetery. his son Captain John H. McMillan, a Spanish War veteran, had died months earlier. He leaves a widow, three sons, and a daughter.
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