Narrow Escape Ends With Buried Hoax Check
In a rural scene John Jacob Stebbins and family uncover a forged check of ten thousand dollars hidden in an envelope. Laughter replaces fear as Hetty reveals the note was an advertisement. conflict over wealth and love sparks a possible merge with Jim Vance while a stern farmer contemplates divorce.
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Palmer Sicbbins
John Jacob Stebbins, Jr
Herbeau
Jerusalem
Silas
Mrs. Stebbins
Hetty
Jim Vance
Miss Hetty
Jim
John Jacov, Jr
Het
Jacob Stebbins
Jou
Mra. Stebbins
John Jacob Stebbins
John Jacob, Jr
Bananas and oddities from a New York fruit dealer
A New York fruit dealer reveals banana origins and varieties, noting weekly purchases of about 30,000 bunches from Central America and Cuba. He explains ripening, import duties, and mentions other curiosities such as distant pests and a tale of tarantulas. He also cites quail in California and a comment by Geo M Pullman on costly private palace cars.
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Jil
Wright
New York
Florida
Central America
Aspinwall
Cuba
Cincinnati
Geo. M. Pullman
Tildens No Nota Yes In Democratic Nomination Fight
Washington June 4 dispatch reports Tilden will not permit his name at the Democratic Convention. Dorsheimer met Dana and learned Tilden would not run under any circumstance, urging Bayard and McDonald as favored tickets. Tilden’s precise letter refusing nomination will be read at the State Convention June 18. Also notes Manning and others backing Cleveland as a replacement.
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Washiwoton
Tilden
Dorsheimer
New York
Charles A. Dana
Senate
House
Bayard
McDonald
Jana
Mr. Tilden
Dana
Mr. Manning
Cleveland
Flower
Tariff reformers dispute GOP ticket strength
Washington June 6 Republican candidates show no acquiescence say the ticket will win with a strong revenue reform plank. Democratic reformers insist a bold tariff plank with a capable candidate is essential to defeat Blaine and ensure broad support in the West and East amid worries over protection and industry impact.
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Washington
Arthur
Munds
Gresham
Hawey
Bayard
Logan
West
Blaine
East
Morrison
Dorsheimer
New York
Randall
Chicago
Carlisle
Eaton
Connecticut
Not a Satisfactory Platform Critique of Republican Platform
The New York Times calls the Republican platform a worse, more ridiculous document than any party has produced. It singles out William McKinley of Ohio and Charles Emory Smith of Pennsylvania as authors, labeling the text as insincere, absurd, and a senseless hodgepodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
McKinley
Ohio
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
Republican Moraie Platform Criticized by Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times denounces Moraie’s platform as vague and confusing. It calls it a bid for votes rather than a principles declaration, promising everything to everyone except those seeking good government and a wise national policy, reduced to words only.
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Philadelphia Times
San Francisco Man Wins Second Prize in New Orleans Drawing
Homer L. Bishop of San Francisco held one-fifth of ticket 58,298 in The Louisiana State Lottery drawing in New Orleans and won the Second Capital Prize of 25,000 dollars. It is the fourth large prize drawn in the city in two months. The Grand Extraordinary Drawing is set for June 17. The paper notes schemes and quotes a Daily Graphic remark about Ferdinand Ward’s father’s mistake regarding trade.
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Louisiana State Lottery Company
New Orleans
Homer L. Bishop
San Francisco
Ferdinand Ward
Bette
Daily Graphic
Medical Remark Shows Hope For Regulator Remedy
A letter from Mra W. Er. Tebbins of Ga praises Doe Srl and Doe Srls medicine for curing a sixteen year womb related illness. The anonymous note credits the remedy with saving her life and mentions recommending it to several friends as she expresses heartfelt gratitude.
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Vinne
Buanvican
Severa
Mra W
Tebbins
TESTED A QUARTER OF A CENTURY UNRIVALLED REMEDY CLAIMS
An advertisement from the Atlanta area touts Dr Ferrerls Female Regulator as the best combination of vegetable agents for improving women’s health. It quotes physicians endorsing the product and promises a treatise on female health mailed free upon request. The notice cites distributors in Atlanta and Amereus, Ga.
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Bra Fsell
Igurde
Tam
Ferrell
M.D
Ariaxta
J. Muanrinis
Agul
Joven Beare, M.D
Woasa
Ter Buasristy Recriator Co
J. 4
D. F. Davenport
Amereus
Bargain Store Promises Real Value and Fresh Arrivals
S M Cohen Bargain Store on Cotton Avenue declares that not all ads deliver and promises lower prices than rivals by smart purchasing. The notice touts Hamburg Edging, straw hats, handkerchiefs, and hosiery as fresh bargains, urging early calls for choice selections.
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Hamburg
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Michigan
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Moraie
A. Voricker
Ben
D.C. N. Burkhalter
John N
Scarborough
Real Estabe
Southwest
Georgia
Public Squar
Americus, GA
Sumter County
Poole, McQarraw & Tondee
Lorillard
Maccoboy Snuff
Wu Wwaldj
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