Prodigal Son Forges Downfall of a Newspaper Boss
In a tense scene at the Lindstrom press, Harlan confronts Tanner and Curran’s withdrawal. He vows to prosecute Boydston, Curry, and Tanner, and declares intent to marry Aurelie Lindstrom. A violent confrontation erupts as Janet seizes incriminating notes, and a fire threatens the News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Curran
Tanner
Janet
Thad
Boydston’s
Aurelie Lindstrom
Boydston
Curry
First National Bank
Marryat
van Hart
Lindstrom
Lindstorm
Price Is Paid as Curran Faces Election Day Fallout
Curran wanders the hills in defeat after a life aloft by democratic ideals collapses. He recalls his roots, the town’s future, and his daughter as gunshots echo on election morning while he decides whether to stay or walk away.
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Curran
Harlan
Arne
Gunmon
Midland
Far Valley
Uncle Michigan
Mr. Wiley
Uncle Mich
John
Marryat
Aurelie
Creek Road
Lindstrom at John's cabin triggers county crisis in election day drama
Curran learns of the siege at John Lindstrom’s cabin as deputies and militia edge toward the house. The county teeters between law and vigilante force, with Janet Vance and Arne surrounding Curran amid a news frenzy and a looming political showdown.
Million-Dollar Smoking and Drinking Bill Comeuppance
Frank Fayant reports the American habit costs 2.7 billion dollars annually in tobacco and alcohol. He compares this to historic gold hoards and suggests long-term waste surpasses national savings and enduring wealth. The piece cites Beer and cigarette consumption as leading drinks and notes sharp growth in cigarette use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fayant
Indies
Moses
Steel Corporation
George Paish
Savings Bank Board
Europe
United States
Athletic
Pacific
Fayant
Munsey's
India’s untouchables face caste slavery rivaling Negro serfdom
The Hartford Times cites a harsh comparison between the Indian caste system and American slavery. It describes untouchables barred from wells, schools, temples, and water sources, compelled to menial labor, and subjected to ritual purification. It notes English missionaries’ schooling efforts and Brahmin pushback, and observes a reform-like ceremony to admit pariahs to higher castes as signs of change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
England
United States
Russia
Jefferson
Napoleon
Bombay
Hartford Times
Pullman Train Encounter Ends With Porter Lesson In Respect
Capt. J. Thos. Arnold recalls a Christmas-weekend six years ago on a Southern Railway Pullman from New York to Greenville. A drunken southerner provoked a confrontation with a porter. drinks were served, a pistol was drawn, and the porter later hinted at learning his role, while the party reached Knoxville and the porter reportedly met Arnold again, noting the lesson learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Earlville
Midwest
J. Thos. Arnold
Greenville
Southern Public Utilities Company
Anderson
Mr. Derieux
Greenville News
Capt. Arnold
Southern Railway
New York
Arnold
Brooklyn
Florida
Washington
Pullman
Big Buck
George
Knoxville
Mr. Arnold
Howdy
Anderson Daily Mail
Thaw Extradition Case Heard in New Hampshire
Exhaustive argument before Governor Gay on September 23 centered on New Yorks effort to extradite Harry K. Thaw from New Hampshire. William Travers Jerome led the New York case seeking Thaws return to Matteawan asylum while Thaws counsel countered with strong defenses. The session grew tense near the end as personal barbs surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Thaw
Duchess County
New York
New York State
W. M. Chase
Matteawan
Morris
New Hampshire
United States
United States Supreme Part
Stanford White
Chase
Matteawan Asylum
State of New York
Gov. Stone
Stone
Concord
N. H
William Travers Jerome
Matteawan Insane Asylum
Divorce by Substitution in Georgia Probate Case
In a Georgia court a woman claimed marriage to the deceased Joe Braswell to inherit his estate. She admitted two marriages, saying her first husband Josh Gibbs was a bad match and she later rewrote licenses to list the deceased man as her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda
The
National Monthly
Leagally
Josh Gibbs
Joe Braswell
Rich American Seeks Priceless Turner for 15000 Pounds
A wealthy Chicago manufacturer visits a London gallery and offers 15000 pounds for a Turner painting. He is corrected that the work is by George Chambers and priced at 500 pounds. He refuses, stating he wants something truly expensive for his collection.
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Chicago
London
Turner
George Chambers
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the Midlanders
Charles Tenney Jackson
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Mississippi
Illinois
Yellow Bluff
Memminger
Rough-Gardel
Republic
Delroy
Moody
Aurelle
Niine
Jewett
Young van Hart
West
Michigan
Hub
Peter
Mich
Wiley
Mowry
Steger
Burlington
Dickinson
Californy
Hen
Ben
Janet Vance
Anne
Congress
Vances
Purcell
Lindstrom’s
Mr. Jerome
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