The Noted Speculator Jim Keene and His Downfall
A New York correspondent in the Troy Times chronicles Jim Keene once a Wall Street king now penniless after bold moves across opium, pork, gas, mines, horses, grain, and stocks He spearheaded the 1879 wheat corner and profited from Lake Shore but overreached attempting to crush Jay Gould His Denver and Rio Grande plunge at par followed by rapid losses left him with a shrinking fortune and public pity His appearance and temper softened as he struggles to maintain a home and faced with debtors and a fading aura of power
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New York
Troy Times
Keene
Wall Street
Higs
California
Lake Shore
Rufus Hatch
Jim Koone
Rufus
Jim
Hoe
Newport
England
Preater Ventures
Jay Gould
Denver
Rio Grande
Thore
Jim Keene
Coxgar
Old Bones on Long Island Foreman Describes Bone Crushing Plant
A Long Island bone-boiling foreman explains the processing of cattle and sheep skeletons into bone black and a range of products. He notes prices for shins and front legs, uses for thigh bones in brushes and handles, and export of certain bone goods to Europe. The piece highlights how vendors maximize yield from bones, skulls, ribs, and tails amid a bustling rendering operation.
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Long Island
Europe
Reform and Progress in Russia in 1884 Review
The Novoe Vremya essay series portrays 1884 as notably improving imperial governance and order. It notes local administration reforms inviting self governing delegates, university reforms, clergy influence in education, plans for technical schools, child labor laws, Amur district governance, Polish peasant affairs, and growing state railways with private concession. Financial position improves despite poor trade, while bank legislation needs reform and canal rail projects advance.
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Novoe Vremya
Commission For
Sweden
Amur
Poland
Novorossiak
Rontoff- Viadikavkas
Monroe Doctrine Snapshot from Savant Annual Message 1833
The message proclaims American neutrality in European wars, pledging defense only if rights are invaded, and asserts a hemispheric policy to oppose European interference. It emphasizes noninterference with existing colonies but rejects European attempts to control independent governments, framing such acts as unfriendly to the United States.
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United States
Atlantic
America
Monras
Rule in Cuba and Spanish control over dissent
The article describes Cuban policy under Spanish rule where expressions of loyalty to Spain are enforced by imprisonment and execution for conspiracies. It notes pervasive suppression in cafes and public spaces, with placards urging restraint from political talk to protect life and property.
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Hone
Wit and Humor Bits and Jests From Newark Page
A jumble of humorous vignettes and light quips from Newark, New Jersey, catalogs odd sayings, punny exchanges, and social quips. The items include playful exchanges about kissing, a Chicago Sunday school anecdote, a mock courtroom dialogue, and a joke about a well connected husband.
Agreeable to Everybody Col King Endorses Bad Star Cough Cure
Colonel Robert G. King, long time Deputy Collector Internal Revenue in Baltimore, praises Bad Star Cough Cure as suitable for violent coughs. He claims it benefits all with throat and lung troubles, is easy to take, with permanent relief and no adverse reaction.
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Shakespeare
Europe
Mark
Robert G. King
Internal Revenue
Baltimore
Maryland
Lta
Lincoln and Stanton Indorsed Army Chaplaincy Paper
A congressman describes a Lincoln Stanton backed army chaplaincy application. The back of the form bears dated endorsements from Lincoln and Stanton arguing for appointment, with replies denying vacancies and legality. The applicant was told to leave the file on record among other documents.
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Lincoln
Stanton
Washington Lotter
Poisoning and Liver Health Remedies in a Caen
A dated editorial style fragment discusses liver derangement and blood toxins causing scrofula headaches and kidney or heart ailments. It highlights Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as an effective remedy and mentions other tonics and treatments. References to catarrh remedies, fur trims, and a patient anecdote appear in a collage of 19th century medical ads and household advice.
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Pierce
Taste for Music and living taste for fine art
The article extols the rising public appetite for pure elevated music and the role of leading houses like Lyon & Healy of Chicago and Oliver Ditson of Boston in supplying quality musical offerings. It notes the gratitude of music lovers and urges liberal patronage, amid scattered ad-like mentions and faded brand phrases.
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Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Oliver Ditson & Co
Boston
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Ott Keene
Tennac
New York Sun
Russia
Lyon
Cuba
Newark
N. J
Mildred
Priseley
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N
Mr. Smith
Bly
Wayeev
Sant
Gist
Seni
ELY Bros
Oweno
Bock Fordwatches
Dri
U.S. Naval
Qanfie Jorn
Jett
Giles
Pinkham
Lynn
Iles
Coly
Ona
Andy Love
Clare
Agra
Etats Manes
Crest Selling
Mar Wan
Ito
Cosa
yRter
Charlen O
Roberta
Ast Wisun
N.Y
Hinh
Thonil
Enya
Hood
ARS
Baburion, Somerville
Mana
Hooy
Rome
San Luis Park
Col
Homestead
Iloméwarket
Coronano Loan and Trust Co
Ste
Ra Tm Garden
Sors Pol
Dorr
W. Dorr & CO
Des Moines
Lowa
Alto
Hawkeye Seed Company
Ganton & Quinn
Seventh Street
Des Moines, Iowa
Ati
PRAML
NEW Mayew
Barnabee
Ower
Tian
Rosa
Little Ringers Sygbauieg
Dilavtradons
Prive
Lyon & Hraly
Eee
Frome
Topham
Aakry
Ithop
Bittera
Polson
C Sangha Hook
U.s.card CO
Centerhraai
Uyges
Valentine Bros, Junesviliey
J. Stevens
K.phewery
Pamain
Taleael
Eam Mead Lucey Av
Torillard
Cumae
Nice Rave
Fluminense
Sane Aie
Panalde
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