What James Knew About the Past in Pendleton Mystery
James Ferguson, Pendleton's valet, ties the Mexican duel and Pendleton's death to a secret second marriage and a hidden life in Mexico. Wyndham probes through James as he recalls three trips to Mexico with Burr's father and the concealed wife, the drift of events, and a sealed envelope in Pendleton's will.
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James
Burr Pendleton
Craig Wyndham
James Ferguson
Pendleton
Wyndham
Mexico
Escudera
Old James
Mr. Pendleton
Romero
Captain Romero
Captain .Gramonte
Burr
Mr. Burr
Mr. Wyndham
Robert Pendleton
Hotel Iturbide
Tacubaya
Mrs. Pendleton
New York
Chinese Exclusion Treaty Complicates Reenactment Debate
A Washington dispatch reports that renewed Geary Chinese exclusion faces a diplomatic obstacle. The China United States treaty, in force until 1904 with a possible extension, blocks rigid new restrictions unless notice is given six months before expiration. Pacific coast lawmakers fear Chinese exclusion may provoke reciprocal restrictions on Americans in China.
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Washington
Hay
Senate
China
Congress
Cleveland
Gresham
United States
Pacific Coast
America
Women Ready for Chance to Compete with American Workers
A stark statement asserts that women await opportunities to challenge American workingmen, signaling debates over labor equity and gender roles in the workforce.
Kaiser’s Bid for Favor Opens Path to American Friendship
London dispatch notes European jealousy of the United States aside Emperor William seeks broad political gains through American goodwill. Continental statesmen acknowledge his skill in courting friendship while fearing the consequences for the Triple Alliance and Germany’s tariff disputes amid rising tensions with Russia and nearby nations.
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Europe
Prince Henry
United States
London
William
Germany
Russia
Denmark Preferred to U S in Island Sale Plebiscite View
Franz von Jessen reports from the Danish West Indies that a nine‑tenths majority oppose transfer to the United States. He cites local blacks in St John and St Thomas favoring Danish rule, with plebiscite urged. Germany unlikely buyer, Denmark would not sell to any European power.
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Danish West Indies
United States
Chambers of Commerce of
Denmark
Franz von Jessen
National
Ti Dende
von Jessen
St. Croix
St. Thomas
St. John
Roralma
Sun
Colonial Council
Germany
New York Sun
New Judges Elected Dantzler and Purdy Named
The Columbia State reports Hon. Charles G. Dantzler of Orangeburg and Mr. Robert O. Purdy named as new judges. Dantzler, 45, Wofford graduate trustee, praised for education work and legal acumen. Purdy, born 1857 in Virginia, educated at Virginia and UVa, practiced in Sumter and Manning, with eight children and a Methodist affiliation.
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Columbia
Charles G. Dantzler
Orangeburg
O. M. Dantzler
Dantzler
Wofford College
Robert O. Purdy
Lawrenceville
Virginia
Belfast
Ireland
Mr. Purdy
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Colege
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
University of Virginia
South Carolna
Manning
Hattie Ingram
John I. Ingram
Purdy
Earle
Sumter
Greenville
Mart Reynolds
Purdy & Reynolds
Bigelow Predicts War Over Prince Henry Visit
Chicago dispatch reports Poultney Bigelow declaring that despite cordial hosting, United States could move to war with Germany within six months. He argues tariffs should fall and commerce be reciprocal while showcasing American military strength. Also notes Marshall Field & Co. proves newspaper advertising propels profits.
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Prince Henry
Poultney Bigelow
Mr. Bigelow
Germany
Spain
Tne
America
Europe
Shafters
Algers
Chicago
Baltimore Sun
Marshall Field & Co
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England
Great Britain
France
Republic
Kaiser
Inhaabitants
Sale
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Bigelow
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