The Comte Faces Revolution At His Chateau Door
In a chateau on the edge of upheaval, M. le Comte and his household brace for revolutionary intrusion. The crowd roars at the gates as Pierre reports the Comte is warned and the Comtesse clings to charm over comprehension while the mastermind philosopher weighs terms of conciliation.
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Secretaire
M. Antoine
Pierre
Lucile
M. le Comte
Basse-Cour
Mme
la Comtesse
M. Aymen
Mademoiselle
Anxiouus
M. Aymon
Antoine
M. de Puisaye
London
Pitt
Fangeport
Basse
New Cabinet Portfolio Proposed at Manufacturers Meeting
At the National Association of Manufacturers meeting in Chicago the proposed creation of a secretary of commerce would give the president an added cabinet adviser to represent manufacturing interests.
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Onicaco
National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago
Congress
United States
Maher Plans Training Camp in Las Cruces
Ex Paso reports Peter Maher will train in Las Cruces New Mexico to sidestep legal entanglements in Texas.
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Maher
Las Cruces
Paso
Tex
Peter Maher
N. M
Texas
Negro Fugitive Cremated After Hut Fire Chase
A posse in Alachua County Florida chased Harry Jordan a black man sought for assaulting Dr. McCloud into an unoccupied hut near Newnansville. Jordan refused surrender and the hut was set afire. he perished in the blaze.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Newnansville
Alachua County
Harry Jordan
Dr. McCloud
Jordan
Burleigh Appointed Sole Receiver for Northern Pacific
Helena Montana January 10 1891 Judge Gil bert of Portland in the United States district court appointed Andrew F Burleigh of Seattle as sole receiver for the Northern Pacific railroad.
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Burleigh
Helena
Mon
Gilbert
Portland
United States District Court
Andrew F. Burleigh
Seattle
Northern Pacific Railroad
Populists Choose Delegate for Late National Convention
Srovux City reports F F Roe of Castana was selected to represent Iowa Eleventh district at the St Louis national committee meeting January 17 to push for a late convention and to favor Omaha St Louis or Kansas City as the venue. The district convention will be in LeMars in March.
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Srovux City
Eleventh
Iowa
F. F. Roe
Castana
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
LeMars
Dairy Commissioner’s Report Says Artificial Butter Diminished
Des Moines Jan 8 The dairy commissioner reports the artificial butter law has reduced its sale to zero across the state with no shops serving or selling it today since the law required coloring to distinguish it from real butter.
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Dairy Commissioner
Des Moines
Bank director's trial begins in Cass County case
Isaac Dickerson, director of the defunct Bank of Cass County, faces trial after a venue change. With 52 witnesses, the 1893 bank wreck left deposits of 400000 and assets below 25 percent. J C Yatzer, former president, was acquitted on fraud. A C Dickerson convicted and jailed. The defense claims Dickerson had no managerial role and sought a receiver. Jury selection aimed to curb farmer representation.
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Counci
Isaac Dickerson
Bank of
Cass County
J.C. Yatzer
A. C. Dickerson
Senator Allison predicts fate of bills in capital
In Ortrumwa Iowa on January 14 Senator Allison said the bond bill with a free coinage amendment would pass the senate but die in the house. He expected the revenue bill to pass both houses but be vetoed by the president. He feared a clash between Germany and Great Britain and planned to attend Judge Wright’s funeral in Des Moines before returning to Washington in two weeks.
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Allison
Ortrumwa
Senate
Germany
Great Britain
Des Moines
Wright
Washington
Theater Matinee Prompts Bunko Steerer Confrontation
A man confronts a suspected bunko steerer outside a theater. The stranger questions if a circus or side show is inside while the other replies it is simply the regular drama and matinee. The man warns of trouble if he does not move on.
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Mebbe
Detroit Free Press
Matilda and the Lovelorn Youth in Pick Me Up Attic Scene
A playful dialogue unfolds as a lovelorn youth declares an urgent need to know his fate with Matilda guiding him. Matilda reveals she learned the speech from two others, Lulu Bilderback and Mary Jane Wheelhouse, prompting a witty exchange about shared lines. The piece ends noting New Jersey's large factory workforce and annual output.
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Matilda
Mr. Clugston
Lulu Bilderback
Mary Jane Wheelhouse
Water and Gold The Simple Cyanide Process
The article explains how cyanide heaped quartz is mined by water flow that dissolves gold and silver in a quiet, powerful chemical process. It notes the method's success in California, claims over 20 million dollars recovered, and describes zinc precipitation of gold dust from the solution.
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California
Boston Journal of Commerce
The Horse Car Driver Opinion Puts Progress in View
The New York Sun notes the horse car’s greater maneuverability compared with cable or trolley cars able to detour around obstacles. It praises skilled horse drivers while predicting cable and trolley systems will steadily supplant the horse car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratebar
New York Sun
Care of the Feet and Pedicure Profession
The article notes pedicure work equals manicure in importance and describes foot care habits in cities with visiting professionals. It advises gentle daily tepid baths with a drop of eau de cologne, warns against boiling for corns, and highlights the impact on foot comfort and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
First Bootblack Plans Revenge in Quarrel With Nidsey
The second bootblack confirms a quarrel with Nidsey and reveals a plan to stand by as Nidsey shines, then ask for service with the line Shine, sir to end the encounter.
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Billy
F. B
S. B
Made a Hit I Hear That D Author Book Rage
Detroit Free Press notes strong demand for D Author's new book as readers rush to buy and discuss the work. Critics split on its themes while fans praise its energy and storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
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New Jersey
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Oxford
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Doz
Regu
E. M. Soper
Canier Bros. & Herman
GEO. G. Miller & Son
E. Davis
Morris Bros
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Main
Ames, Iowa
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