The Reformer Chapter Synopsis Dims into Slum Reform
John Gordon rejects a bank career to aid slum people at Hope House. He clashes with Harris over reform journalism, visits Luella Marsh, and confronts political boss Tommy Randall. A deadly tenement fire, Barton’s death, and Miss Andrews’ influence reshape society links as Gordon battles for reform.
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John Gordon
Gordon
Luella Marsh
Hope House
Grace Andrews
David Barton
Daily News
One Harris
Harris
Barton
Luella
Mr. Marsh
Sparton
George Effingham
Colorado
Miss Andrews
Tommy Randall
Randall
Louie Caylor
Dimbell
Mrs. Caylor
Louie
Marsh
D. Stock
Conway
Rufus Gordon
Paul Falmouth
Falmouth
Mary
Aunt Hester
Falnouth
Ross Street
Hope House Receives 200000 Gift From Mrs Effingham
The Hope House settlement learns of a $200000 donation from Mrs Captain George Effingham, earmarked to aid children and fund parks, playgrounds, and expanded facilities. John Gordon and Miss Andrews discuss how the windfall can reshape the charity's work as ministers and financiers weigh duties and doubt.
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County Hospital
Burke Street
Endeavor Society
Park Avenue
Gordon
John Gordon
Paul Falmouth
Falmouth
Miss Andrews
George Effingham
Barton
Hope House
Bank of Commerce and
USA
Mr. Gordon
Bank of Commerce
Miss Hammond
Ford
Witness testimony at Gonzales inquest details killing scene
The inquest into N. G. Gonzales's death in Columbia on January 15 features Senator Talbird recounting the confrontation with Governor Tillman and Gonzales. Talbird describes the moments before the shooting, Tillman’s actions, and the direction of Gonzales after the shot. The piece frames the case as a defense of press liberty against political violence.
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N. G. Gonzales
Columbia
Talbird
Green
Beaufort
Foreman
Tillman
State House
Governor Tillman
Senator Brown
Mr. Gonzales
Jim
Governor Tilman
Meeting Street
Garvais Street
Main Street
Mr. Talbird
Senator Talbird
James H. Tillman
Gonzales
South Carolina
Tillmans
New York
San Francisco
Maine
Gulf
South
New York World
Dick bill shifts militia to federal oversight in South Carolina
President Roosevelt signed the Dick military bill expanding federal supervision of state militias. South Carolina must wait for legislative ratification and the governor's signature before it takes effect. The measure lowers troop numbers but raises training standards and enlists longer terms three years. Units face regular U S Army inspection and camp requirements with a rifle practice mandate and a nine month service cap before reenlistment.
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Roosevelt
Charleston
South Carolina
United States Army
Williams Saved Hand Fortunes in Postwar Refuge Story
A letter to the Charlotte Observer recounts how George W. Williams saved Daniel Hand's fortune after the Civil War. Hand hid in McDowell County North Carolina, then granted Williams 650000 dollars, later grew to a million, and the funds funded the education of freedmen via the New York Missionary Society. Hand died childless leaving bequests to relatives. curiosity remains about fund distribution.
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Williams
Daniel Hand
Guilford
Conn
Augusta
Charleston
McDowell County
Carson Place
Buck Creek
North Carolina
Norfolk
Salisbury
Old North
New England
Mr. Williams
New York Missionary Society
North
South Carolina
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Charles M. Sheldon
Robert Hardy
Lord Jesus Christ
Hester Wayland
Lewis
Circuit Court
J. H. Tillman
George
National Militia Law
Royra
George III
England
Weymouth
Chicago News
George W. Williams
The
Carolina Savings Bank
Charleston, D. C
John
Joan
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