Prodigal Judge of the River Plantations Ends in Tragedy
Betty Malfoy faces a tangled choice between Charley Carrington and Tom Ware as a southern drama unfolds. Carrington confesses lasting love while Betty contemplates marriage, Norton arrives with a last chance, and a church wedding nears when a gunshot erupts amid graves and shattered plans.
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Betty
Little Steve
Missy
Big Steve
Steve
Jeff
Charley
Memphis
Tom
Belle Plain
Arkansas
Betty Malfoy
Judith Ferris
Bruce
Spring Bank
Carrington
Norton
Petty
Taidin
Pam Golg
Raleigh
Thicket Point
Mr. Bowen
Tom Ware
How Louis Napoleon Escaped From Ham Fortress
The escape of Louis Napoleon from Ham fortress on May 25 1846 is detailed with new notes by M Thirrin. He fashioned a disguise with a wig rouge cap blue apron and clothing, walked past guards with a pipe and plank, and left as a dummy lay in bed. He crossed the Belgian frontier after the drawn‑out ruse finally fooled Governor Demarle and Dr Conneau.
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Louis Napoleon
Demarle
le Journal Des Debats
Contentment Versus Wealth Questioned By Proverb
A readers’ line weighs contentment against riches noting both paths cost roughly the same. The remark contrasts satisfaction with wealth and hints at practical cost considerations.
Watterson Reveals Wilson Ties in 1912 Fight
Col Henry Watterson releases correspondence with Senator Tillman over Gov Woodrow Wilsons presidential bid. He says he sought Ryan funding and asserts Wilson knew a campaign money story was false while Willson camp managers deny any solicitations. Tillman defers response and McComb clarifies fundraising sources.
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Watterson
Tillman
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
G. B. M. Harvey
Henry Watterson
Gov. Wilson
Col. Watterson
B. R. Tillman
South Carolina
Col. Harvey
Mr. Wilson
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Washington, D. C
Ryan
Col
Willam F. McComb
Senator Tillman
the Waldorf
Mr. Ryan
Woodrow Willison
Wilson
Doctor Swes Undertaker In Unseemly Insurance Dispute
In a local magistrate court a doctor and an undertaker clash over a $40 life policy for a colored woman who died. The undertaker billed $32 for burial. the doctor charged $16, later $10, and claim and delivery papers seek recovery of the policy as personal property. The case mixes humor and sadness as the old mammy rests in a decent burial while disputes over funds unfold.
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Darky
Andy
Andrew
Potter's
Greenville News
Tillman Asks Watterson For The Causes Of Wilson-Harvey Split
In a January 25 note to Col Henry Watterson Tillman questions the basis for a published interview about the Harvey Watterson Wilson incident. He accuses Watterson of concealing material facts and demands the authority for the accusation. The letter is addressed from Washington to Col Watterson.
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Harvey Watterson
Thad
Henry Watterson
Swager Sherley
Kentucky
Washington
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Col
Harvey-Watterson-Wilson
Gov. Wilson
Col. Harvey
B. R. Tillman
Washington, D. C
Raw, mellow apple digested in an hour and a half
A quirky note states a raw mellow apple takes ninety minutes to digest. It adds that France possesses more gold and silver coin than any other nation.
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France
Queer Leap Year Customs Across Europe History
The article traces leap year courting traditions from 1606 Britain to Scotland France Genoa and Florence. It notes women’s sole right to propose during leap years and various legal enactments including a 1288 Scottish law imposing penalties if proposals were refused.
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Great Britain
St. Patrick
Scotland
Highe
Lowe
France
Genoa
Florence
Ancient Money Getters
An essay-like reflection cites Euclid as an early example of money grabbing, noting his mathematical influence on greed and the reaction of Megara citizens who beat him. The piece argues Euclid’s notoriety endures, contrasting him with modern financiers.
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Euclid
Wall Street
Megara
Nashville Banner
Italy and Turkey Face Stalemate in Peace Talks
A Rome dispatch reports no peace basis has been found between Italy and Turkey as diplomats urge concessions and threaten possible coercion. Italy aims to pressure Turkey via parliament delay while Tripoli forces plan a February inland advance up to sixty miles from the coast.
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Rome
Constantinople
Italy
Turkey
Gioabanni Giolatti
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Vaughan Kester
Erril
Ney
Ware
Bowen
Char
Harvey-Wilson
Hon
United States Senate
Marie Henry
Harvey
White House
Boston
Watterson-Tillman
Doctor Swes Undertaker
Ilege
England
Charles Darwin
Hopton
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