Bound by a Spell Chapter IV Seeks a Hidden Marriage Plot
In this serialized tale Silas Carston serves Rev. Obadiah Porter's household as tutor while secrets unfold. The master hints a plan involving Judith Porter and Silas, as past ties surface through a mysterious locket and a perilous marriage proposal. The chapter ends with Silas fearing a dangerous plot as events push toward Paris and a concealed alliance.
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Mr. Porter
Josiah Cook
Obadiah Porter
Martha
Judith
Silas
Mr. Rodwell
London
Cost of Running a Creamery For 300 Cow Operation
Oscar Erf argues from University of Illinois findings that a creamery should cost no more than 314 cents per pound of butter, with favorable conditions possibly as low as 114 cents. He cites a practical minimum of $4 or $5 daily and a safe daily output above 150 pounds, recommending control or promise of about 300 cows.
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Oscar Erf
University of
Battle of Biezen and global notes from a century ago
One Hundred Years Ago items report Grouchy defeating 8 000 Prussians at Biezen and seizing 500 cannon. Boston marks the 184th Mayflower landing anniversary. Russia Sweden seek subsdiary treaty. Dessalines Haytian army prepares for Santo Domingo. Holland nears bankruptcy. Sac and Fox cede 80 000 square miles to the United States. New Orleans unrest grows as the former Spanish governor keeps troops in the city.
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Biezen
Grouchy
Boston
Russia
Sweden
Emperor Dessalines
Santo Domingo
Holland
United States
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Seventy Five Years Ago in World News
A new Russian code of commerce was deemed necessary for newly acquired territory. Portuguese emigrants left Bruges for Ostend to sail to Rio Janeiro. Georgia blocked Indian independence efforts. Senate ratified treaties granting the U S 8 000 000 acres. Despite Adrianople peace cheers in St Petersburg, broad discontent persisted over Constantinople. A Choctaw attack on an Osage camp on the Canadian river left seven dead.
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Russia
Bruges
Ostend
Rio Janeiro
Georgia
Senate
United States
St. Petersburg
Adrianople
Constantinople
Canadian River
Simoda Earthquake Wrecks Most Buildings In Town
An earthquake devastated Simoda Japan destroying the town as a bay surge overran it. Only sixteen of one thousand structures remained.
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Simoda
Japan
Jesty
England
France
Austria
South Africa
United States
Treasury Department
Texas
Havana
Union raids reported from New Orleans on guerrilla camps
Reports from New Orleans described successful Union raids on guerrilla camps. Secretary Stanton announced Sherman’s occupation of Savannah. Complaints about Jewish persecution in Rome were noted. The Union fleet bombarded Wilmington, North Carolina. Fenian members in Chicago urged war against England over the St Albans raid, pledging 5 000 men. Mexican Republicans defeated Imperialists at San Pedro.
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New Orleans
Stanton
Sherman
Savannah
Rome
Wilmington
N. C
Fenian Brotherhood
Chicago
England
St. Albans
Canada
San Pedro
Rail wreck in Oxfordshire and mine blast tolls
A railroad wreck in Oxfordshire caused thirty deaths and a mine explosion in North Staffordshire killed twenty. The Hoosac tunnel was turned over to Massachusetts. A New Orleans mixed school clash led to a street duel in which editor Byerly was slain. The Senate approved a currency bill toward specie resumption and greenback retirement. Turmoil in Mexico touched religious orders. Milwaukee churches held mass meetings to aid Nebraska grasshopper relief.
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Oxfordshire
England
North Staffordshire
Hoosac
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Warmoth
Byerly
The
Bulletin
Senate
Mexico
Milwaukee
Wis
Nebraska
Public viewing of Mackay-Bennett cables in New York
The Mackay Bennett commercial cables were opened to public inspection at the offices of the Commercial Cable Company in New York. This move provided access for interested parties to review the historic transatlantic telegraph lines and related equipment on display.
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Mackay-Bennett
The
Commercial Cable Company
New York
Dr Lyman Abbott Sparks Debates Over God Energy views
The noted Congregationalist Lyman Abbott challenged orthodox theology in Harvard talks claiming God as an intelligent energy present in all things. He questioned first cause, mediation by Christ, and direct revelation while defending Bible inspiration and evolution. Clergy split on his ideas drawing sharp critique from Presbyterian and Unitarian leaders.
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Lyman Abbott
Harvard University
Abbott
Dr. Abbott
Dr. McCrory
Pittsburg
God
Isle of
Patmos
Sinai
Christ
Utica Globe
Still in the Family
Tom brings home an ugly dog and, after pressure from sisters, must give it away. He returns with toffee bought for the dog’s disposal and admits he gave the animal to his brother Frank.
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Silas
Tom
Frank
Relief in Sight
A brief Detroit Free Press exchange notes a parent confronting financial strain as they discuss supporting a daughter. The dialogue highlights rising costs and a pragmatic stance on earnings meeting family needs.
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Detroit Free Press
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Ananias
Carston
Silas Carston
Messrs
Fogle and Quirk
Messrs. Fogle
Quick
Paris
Fogle
Claudianus
Hero OF
Port Arthur
Anatole Stoessel
Kuropatkin
Stoessel
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