The Relentless Wheels
On a perilous night a speeding 1010 locomotive driven by Callahan fights signals, saboteurs, and water loss. A governor and aides, aiming to stop the train safely, attempt a daring coup with a pistol and a daring plan as Agua Caliente nears.
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M’tosh
Mall
Agua Caliente
Halkett
Junta
Hawk
Danforth
Tokeao
Callahan
James
Jimmy
Sisters of
Loretto
Tischer
Guilford
Bucks
Breezeland Inn
Naught-seven
Two Rules for Writers From Historical Newspaper Advice
Frederick W. Seward recalls Thurlow Weed advising beginners to write with a definite point and to edit aggressively. The guidance emphasizes purpose in every sentence and pruning excess words to tighten the article.
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Frederick W. Seward
Thurlow Weed
Fellowship with Iniquity and the South Carolina Dispensary
Rev. Dr. J. L. Stokes denounces the dispensary system in South Carolina as a fellowship with iniquity, arguing it harms morality, increases crime, and drains public funds. He urges voters to repeal the dispensary and restore prohibition, citing history, local battles, and church duty.
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J. L. Stokes
South Carolina
Cocainsie
Trinity Church
Yorkville
Japanese Officer Recounts Tsushima Sea Battle Actions
A Sasebo returnee cites a Tokio dispatch describing the Tsuhima engagement with the Russian fleet. The account details wireless signals, squadron maneuvers, envelopment attempts, and torpedo actions including the Borodino on fire and destroyers closing in for a final thrust.
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Sasebo
Tokio
Tsu Islands
Tsuhima
Takashiho
Okinshima
Mikasa
Kiushin
Kasuga
War talk in Washington on Japan and Russia
A Washington letter reflects on possible future conflict with Japan, citing naval discipline and tactics of the Japanese and Russian weaknesses. The veteran observer warns that Japan’s ambitions could extend to China and draw global scrutiny as America weighs its stance.
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Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
F Street
Fourteenth Streets
Russia
Togo
China
New Watch on Chinamen Becomes Federal Tracing at Trains
Federal inspectors in New York state patrol trains at key junctions to detect Chinese entrants. Posts exist in Binghamton El Mira Rochester Utica and Syracuse under the commerce and labor department. If a suspect lacks papers he is removed and a case is heard by a U.S. commissioner. The program aims to curb smuggling as border checks fail to deter entrants. The effort underscores rising Chinese immigration and vigilant enforcement on rail lines.
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Callahan
Halkett
Mr. Hawk
Tischer
Bucks
Guilford
Danforth
Congress
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Treasury
Panama
House of Representatives
Senate
Denver
Taft
House
White House
Shaw
Washington Cor
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York State
Binghamton
Elmira
Rochester
Utica
Syracuse
Department of Commerce and Labor
China
United States
Canada
New York City
Uncle Sam
McLaurin Sees China Trade Tensions Amid Boycott Talk
Ex-Senator McLaurin reflects on rumors of a Shanghai chamber of commerce boycott and argues for equal treatment under the most favored nation clause. He recalls minister Wu's stance during the 1902 act debate, urging reciprocal rights for Chinese merchants students and elites.
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Chines
China
San Francisco
Sun
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce
McLaurin
Charleston Post
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S. A. Nettles
Clarendon County
Tillman
Williams
Board of Control
J. Steele Brice
Pickens
York
Old York
Michigan
America
Japan
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