Mysterious Box on Transcaspian Voyage to Pekin
The narrator notes a large cargo case labeled Keep from Damp addressed to Mademoiselle Zinca Klork Pekin China aboard the Grand Transasiatic. Aboard the Astara, passengers discuss travelers including Ephrinell Miss Horatio Bluett Major Noltitz Caternas and Baron Weissschnitzerdorfer while the mysterious box draws curious scrutiny. Popof the guard reveals details about fellow passengers Pan-Chao and Tio-King and German baron bound for Pekin, and the narrator plans to observe developments on the voyage toward Uzun Ada and Agia.
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Astara
Turkestan
Celestial Empire
China
Ephrinell
Mademoiselle Zinca Klerk
Cha- Coua
Pekin
Petchili
Zinca Klerk
Middle Kingdom
Ephrnnell
Baron Weissschnitzerdorfer
Nobtitz
Horatio Bluett
London
Messrs
Holmen- Holme
Noltitz
Miss Bluett
Bier-Halle
Munich
Frankfort
Europe
Cornaro
Central Asia
Mademoiselle Zinca Klork
Avenue Cha-Coua
Ragile
Lion
Zinca Klork
Major Noltitz
Caterna
Baron Feisaschnitzerdorfer
Krasnovodsk
Uzun Ada
Agia
Long Island
Falk Ephrinell
Mise Horatio Bluett
Major Noltuts
Monsieur Caterna
Popof
Transcaspian
Usun Ada
Pamire
Monsieur Bombarnac
Hotel du Caar
Grand Transasiatic
Monsieur Bombar
Nac
Pet Aversion Curious Study Cites Unseen Food Fears
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes George Mc Pherson argues people are born with aversions they cannot will away. He recounts cases from painters to athletes who faint at scents or meat, dislike blue, or avoid lines and music, with parental influence offered as a possible but not universal explanation.
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George McPherson
Vincent
Waughelm
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Porter
Paul Jones
Syracuse Herald
Dr. Arnold
New Haven
Kansas City Journal
Henry James
Roosevelt
James
Chicago News
Ita
John W. Gates
Philadelphia Record
United States
Venezuela
Syracuse Post-Standard
Belasco
St. Louis Republic
Baer
Rochester Herald
Beef Trust
Kansas City Times
Canal Commission
Montgomery Advertiser
Japan
Great Britain
Joseph Chamberlain
United States Senate
Philadelphia Inquirer
First National Bank of
Milwaukee
Frank G. Bigelow
New York Telegram
Kansas City
Indianapolis News
Cesar
Russia
Manchuria
Memphis
Trying to Hedge. Short talk after breakfast
In a brisk domestic exchange Mary seeks a post breakfast talk with her husband John. He resists, joking about being short himself and implying futility of discussion.
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John
Mary
Noted Papers Parade Gloomy Forecasts and Curious Anecdotes
A mosaic of quotes from major newspapers portrays political tension from Colorado to Venezuela, mixed with rail and industry quips. The excerpt threads satire on finance, foreign policy, and press opinions, including editorials about Japan, Russia, and U.S. domestic affairs.
Osler Bombarded by Letters After Controversial Theory
Baltimore letters flood Prof. Osler who sparked debate that men over 40 are no good and should be choroformed at 60. The piece quotes a cranky mix of admirers and critics, including Mrs Youngwife and Frank Blackstone, with samples showing satire and fear of wealth influence.
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Baltimore
Prof
Osler
New York
Dr. Osler
Frank Blackstone
Missouri's New Senator William Warner Triumphed in Court to Public Life
A 19th century profile recalls Maj. William Warner a Wisconsin born youth who rose from lead mine poverty to law and politics. He began as a pick miner, later became City Attorney and prosecutor, served in a Wisconsin regiment, and earned praise from rival sides as he read the Declaration of Independence aloud at Vicksburg surrender.
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William
Lawrence
Wis
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
William Warner
Shullsburg
Thirtythird
Wisconsin Infantry
Warner
Grant
Vicksburg
Pemberton
T. Kirby Smith
Red River
Arkansas
Misouri
Missouri
Madison
Kansas City
Henry White
Werner
W. ©. Karnes
United States Senate
Karnes
Francis M. Cockerell
Wisconsin
Lafayette
Whateconsin
C. C. Tichensr
Vickeberg
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Pan- Chao
Tio-King
Pan-Chao
Shanghai
Francis Trevellyan
Trevellyan
Trevellyanshire
Colorado
Breathitt County
Kentucky
Woodhead
Cambridge
New York Herald
Marconi and
de Forrest
Paterson
Port Arthur
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Buffalo Express
Major William Warner
John Dunn Goode
Kansas
Jawn
Baltimore American
Demosthenes
Loftmore
Philadelphia Press
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