The World Against Him CHAPTER XVII Coxtivee
Ronald Fanshaw faces a family crisis as Hasbrooke and Fanshaw clash over a possible marriage with Evelyn Fanshaw amid revelations of hidden truths. Jade Fanshaw’s illness and a looming insurance matter strain friendships and loyalties until a grave and a confession reveal long buried secrets.
Christmas Day on the Hasbrooke Estate
December unfolds with fireworks and a barnyard Christmas fest in the Fanshaw home. Old Jade Fanshaty is carried home in a dump cart after a near fatal collapse during dinner, revived by Bud Tarbell and observed by a wary group as he crawls in the straw and stumbles toward recovery.
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Fanshaws
Hasbrooke
Bud Tarbell
Jude
Fanshaw
Sway
Tarbell
Jade
Ike
Devonshire Women Refuse Photos Over Age and Beauty
A Western Morning News item recalls how Devonshire and Cornish lasses are famed for vanity and shyness in front of the camera. An elderly 75 year old woman resisted speaking and pretended not to smile, joking she would not be photographed with sagging cheeks and that she had eaten the paper to prevent it.
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Ron
Dave
Sloan
Wade
Ronald
Bud Tarbell
Possons
David
Jor
Date
Old Reddin
Baring
Gould
Marion
S.C
New Zealand
Egg Inspectors’ Union
Chicago
Ft. Gibson
College of Photography
Effingham
Lil
America
Australia
South Africa
Coffee County
Tenn
Parliament Building
Wellington
Bank of England
Gerwune
United States
London
Egypt
Newfoundland
British War Office
Atlanta
New Hampshire
Eliot
Marvard
Han Een Anked
Philadelphia
Henry
Virginia
England
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Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Belgium
Denmark
Switzerland
Sergia
France
Klondike
Gold Hill
Mloydia
Yong-txe-Kiang
China
Shanghai
Philadelphia City Hall
Lord Roberts
Guildhall
New York State
Woman's International Labor League
Greecs
Attica
Thesaly
Mila
Boeotia
Africa
Omaha
Manila
Death mask of drowned girl inspires new book at Academy
A death mask believed linked to a Seine drowning becomes the muse for a literary work. Found by a prowler in a Covent Garden shop and hung in his rooms, the striking cast sparked verses and ultimately a book, drawing attention in the Academy setting.
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Seine
le Gallienne
Covent Garden
Massive cotton mill planned for Marion South Carolina
A large cotton mill project is announced for Marion South Carolina. The report lists broad, global data on population and industry, noting workers in New Zealand and Germany, with figures on births and exports, and mentions logistics for the proposed plant.
Gun Carriage Controversy Reaches Ordnance Board
The dispute over disappearing gun carriages for coast defense mounts, between Gen. Mil Buffington and Gen. Wilson, has moved to the board of ordnance and fortifications. Gen. Miles urged reduction of these mounts, citing foreign practices, while the matter now rests with the Miles, Wilson, and Buffington panel, with expectations they uphold Miles's view. Secretary Root previously averted a fall‑out by insisting a technical dialogue proceed.
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Ordnance
Wilson
Army Chief of Engineers
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Miles
Secretary of War
Attenti
Tia
Buffington
Senate
Army
Army Ordnance Office
Chief of Engineers
Root
Gen. Miles
Wilton and
Lion Attacks Trainer In Cage At Philadelphia Show
Ricardo, trainer for the Anglo American School of Zoology, fought off a lion named Wallace at Woodside park. The lion sprang at four o clock, biting the left arm and tearing flesh. Ricardo fired his revolver but missed. Attendants restrained the animal and Ricardo was treated at Presbyterian hospital. Hundreds watched.
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Wallace
Woodside Park
Philadelphia
Chester
Ricardo Aken
Presbyterian Hospital
Runaway Horse Destroys Parlor At Ebbitt House
A runaway horse from a street railway repair wagon dashed into the ladies parlor of the Ebbitt House in Washington about 4 20 am causing extensive damage to plate glass chandeliers furniture and bric a brac worth about 400. The horse was recovered and the railway company agreed to cover the damages with no injuries reported.
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China Aloop
Ebbitt House
Washington
Highabille
Girls as Messengers Change London Postal Service
The London messenger service shifts to employ girls over the past two months due to a shortage of boys and discipline concerns. Girls work nine to five with pay up to 2.50 a week, and the change is deemed satisfactory and likely to expand. The note cites Blighter and humorous quips from Luke Warme and Chicago Evening News as context.
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London
Mack O'Rell
Tlard
Luke
Chicago’ Evening News
The Treat Problem and a Lawyer's Intervention
A Detroit Journal collage quotes anecdotes on misframed wills and clever fixes for digestion and health. It includes tales from the Baltimore American and Detroit Journal about moral lessons, remedies like Hopetter’s Stomach Bitters Cascarets, and humorous vignettes about lawyers and candidates.
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