Retail trade shines as holiday sales boost prospects
Bradsreet’s review notes robust retail activity and a record prospect for holiday goods. iron and steel prices rise with large ship plate and Bessemer pig iron orders. wheat and corn exports show strong weekly totals. money and stock markets move on as Congress calmness reduces nerves. US weekly failures decline.
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R. G. Dunn & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
United States
Canada
Flour Mills Seen to Combine in Milwaukee Trust
Clement B. Stern of Atlas flour mills Milwaukee says a big flour combine with 30 million capitalization will soon operate. English and American capitalists have been negotiating with mill owners for a trust formation.
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Cleveland
Clement B. Stern
Atlas Flour Mills
Milwaukee
Coal Miners Strike Not Likely in Brazil Indiana
A secret session between black coal operators and a miners committee in Brazil Indiana discussed the mining situation and prevailing issues. After the conference a major operator said he believed the strike planned for the first of next month would not materialize.
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Brazil
Ind
Gold vein found in Auburndale discovered by sewer worker
A Toledo company is formed to develop a gold vein found by a sewer worker in Auburndale. The discovery has sparked excitement as assays indicate the vein is richer than some Colorado mines, yielding about $500 per ton.
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Ohio
Toledo
Auburndale
Colorado
Italy's Protest Successful in Tangier Crisis
Rome reports the sultan of Morocco complied with Italy's demands over Italian proteges detention and mistreatment. An Italian cruiser to Tangier to receive the sultan's reply has sailed for Brindisi.
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Italy
Rome
Morocco
Tangier
Brindisi
Quay Subpoenas Wanamaker as Defense Witness
Philadelphia December 12. Counsel for Senator Quay in the conspiracy case to be tried next week have subpoenaed ex Judge James G Gordon and ex Postmaster General John Wanamaker as defense witnesses.
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Quay
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Common Pleas
James G. Gordon
John Wanamaker
Michigan Wheat Crop Shines in December Report
Lansing reports Michigan wheat at 100 percent condition on December 1 with strong autumn growth. The crop later yellowed after the first snow, but overall prospects remain favorable for the season.
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Lansing, Mich
Michigan
Fire Destroys Benton Block in Seymour Loss $20000
A second major blaze in a month hits Brownstown Thursday night in Seymour Indiana destroying the Benton block and a building owned by Mrs Clara Stillwell. The fire caused about $20000 in losses.
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Seymour
Ind
Brownstown
Benton
Clara Stillwell
Indiana statehood anniversary marked in Terre Haute schools
Terre Haute Indiana celebrated the eighty second anniversary of Indiana admission to the union in city schools on Friday. The event highlighted education and local observation of the state’s birthday.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Powder Mills Wrecked in Hagley Yard Explosion
In Wilmington Delaware three men were killed and eight injured in an explosion at the Hagley yard of the Dupont Powder works Friday. The dead are Robert Milheny 45 John Wright 56 and John Moore 40. Fatally injured are Thomas McCann John Mulhern Samuel Stewart. Others seriously hurt include Thomas Knox James McLaughlin and Michael Maloney. A car load of powder overturned in the press room and friction set powder afire leading to five detonations.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagley Yard
Dupont Powder Works
Milhenny
Robert
Wright
John
Moore
Thomas McCann
John Mulhern
Samuel Stewart
Thomas Knox
James McLaughlin
Michael Maloney
Hagley
Lower Yard
How Money Was Taken
Andrew J. Hunt, former auditor Bechel's chief clerk, testified in the Bechel embezzlement case in Omaha. He described using fictitious credit vouchers to hide payments, charging expense envelopes to the refund account to reduce company earnings, and that credit letters were raised under Bechel's instructions.
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Omaha
Andrew J. Hunt
Bechel
Hunt
Fire Drives Inferno at Lehigh Dock Coal Piles
Superior Wisconsin December 12 A major blaze consumes the Lehigh dock coal piles with flames growing fiercer. About 300 feet of pile appears doomed as a dozen water streams fail to halt the fire. The dock is cut through at one point, but stopping the blaze risks greater damage if flames spread.
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Superior
Wis
Lehigh Dock
Army Camp Inspection Tour Begins in South
Surgeon General Sternberg issues instructions to Col. Charles R. Greenleaf who travels to Savannah for a comprehensive tour of winter camps in the south. The purpose is to prevent recurrences of poor food, quarters, or medical care that drew criticism during and after the Spanish American War.
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Wail
Washington
Sternberg
Charles R. Greenleaf
Savannah
Commissions Are Far Apart After Arlington Meeting
Washington dispatch says the Canadian joint high commission held a Friday meeting at Arlington and then a long session at their quarters. Officials say the unsettled work could prevent a definite adjournment over the holidays.
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Washington
Joint High Commission
Arlington
Blizzard Grips Texas With Deep Snow Delays
Dallas reports the worst Texas snowstorm in years with four inches on the ground near Dallas and deeper conditions in the Panhandle. Railroads across the state are running one to six hours late as the blizzard extends over a wide area.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Panhandle
Negus backs French college in Abyssinia
Paris reports King Menelek has agreed to establish a French college at Addis Abebba. France seeks to counteract Lord Kitchener's English university at Khartoum and expand French influence in Abyssinia.
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Negus
France
Paris
King Menelek
Addis Abebba
Abyssiania
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
McKinley Accepts Invitation to Montgomery Visit
President McKinley has wired Gov. Johnston that he will accept the General Assembly invitation and will be the guest of the Alabama lawmakers in Montgomery on December 16.
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McKinley
Montgomery
Ala
Gov
Johnston
General Assembly
Great Storm in Southwest Snow Delays Reports and Fears Damage
From the southwest and west come reports of a severe snowstorm the worst in years. Weather officials fear extensive damage as travel and communication are disrupted across St. Louis and surrounding regions.
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St. Louis
Peace Agents Returning Home from Southampton
The American peace commission members are scheduled to sail from Southampton to New York aboard the steamship St. Louis on December 17 as they complete their mission.
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London
American Peace Commission
Southampton
New York
American Line
St. Louis
McKinley Plans Cuba Visit Reported
The Tribune Washington special notes a report that President McKinley intends to visit Cuba and Porto Rico at the first favorable opportunity.
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McKinley
Cuba
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Porto Rico
Ethical Union discuss propaganda and new lecturing fields
The Ethical Union of America met in Milwaukee on December 12 to discuss propaganda efforts including forming new societies and naming lecturers for expansion into new fields.
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Eatend Ethical Union
Milwaukee
Wis
the Ethical Union of America
Commissioner N B Scott Proposes War Revenue Act Changes
Washington December 12 Chairman Dingley received a letter from N B Scott commissioner of internal revenue with amendments to the war revenue act of June 13 1898. Proposals cover administrative changes payroll monthly taxes on refineries stamp duties removal of brokers notes and other revisions including taxation of aliens legacy taxes and expanded examination powers for revenue officers.
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Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
N. B. Scott
Internal-Revenue
United States
Army Bill in the Committee Advances in War Reorg
The house committee on military affairs began debate on measures to reorganize and expand the army to meet wartime needs. Chairman Hull indicated a report to the house before holidays and expected passage by then.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
House
Democratic Caucus Call in Washington Dec 11
Democratic representatives received notice that the original program will be carried out. The expected issue is the binding force of a Democratic caucus decision.
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Washington
Militia to Govern Philippines Under Joint Authority
Washington reports the president plans to place the Philippines under combined military and civil rule similar to Porto Rico rather than sending a commission to report on conditions and suggest a government form.
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Washington
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Spanish Troops Mutiny Reported in Multiple Garrisons
Madrid December 12. General Rios orders that Minas troops rebelled and six soldiers were shot. A rebellion at Tumbac was suppressed with eight shot. Bilbao garrison revolted and reinforcements are being sent to Bilbao.
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Madrid
Rios
Visaya Islands
Minas
Tumbac
Bilbao
Pope to Publish Letter on American Catholic Conduct
In Rome on December 12 it was announced the pope will publish the text of the letter sent to Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore. The document is believed to carry the pope’s full approval of the church’s political conduct in America.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
America
New York Regiment Arrives in Havana in Fine Form
Havana reports the Two Hundred and Second New York regiment under Gen. Davies reaching port Friday morning with 1,500 men. The unit is in good condition and has impressed locals with its military bearing.
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Havana
Two Hundred and Second
New York Regiment
Davies
Six French Submarine Boats Ordered for Navy
Paris December 12 M Lockroy minister of marine has ordered six submarine boats at 600000 francs each. They will be completed in 1900. The type adopted is Lavels Narval.
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Paris
M. Lockroy
Marine
Narval
Miller Extends Lead In Six Day Bicycle Race
In New York on December 12 Miller surpassed his own world mark set a year earlier before midnight, with fans believing he will hold the pace to the finish. Waller showed speed but a critical fall likely cements his second place behind Miller.
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New York
Miller
Waller
Thes
Gillett Again Lost Sight Of Kansas City
A Chihuahua dispatch reports cattle king Gillett spent ten days at J. M. Fisher’s camp. C A Schaefer of Kansas City has tied up thousands of dollars Gillett left in Durango and taken his trunks. Gillett and Troxell are missing again, likely headed toward Mazatlan to secure Pacific passage to the south.
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Gillett
Kansas City
Chihuahua
Mexico
J. M. Fisher
Kansas
S. C. A. Schaefer
Durango
Troxell
Mazatlan
Pacific
South America
End of Shore Dispute Hinted by Newfoundland Leaders
Reliable reports from St John’s Newfoundland say the British government plans vigorous action in the next Parliament session to swiftly settle the French shore controversy. Leaders of both major parties in the Commons reportedly unite to support Newfoundland against French aggressions outlined in the Royal Commission findings.
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St. John’s
N. F
House of Commons
Newfoundland
Royal Commission
Carlists in Earnest Show Bold Cartagena Assault
Madrid reports the Carlists are in earnest after a failed attempt by Don Carlos’s troops to seize Cartagena fortifications in Murcia. The censor bans mention of the enterprise while Britain dispatches fresh reinforcements to Gibraltar causing regional anxiety.
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Madrid
Don Carlos
Cartagena
Murcia
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Will Take Troops to Manila From Cuba to Manila via Suez
The war department plans to use two large transports now fitting at Cramps for Pacific service. After moving permanent garrisons to Cuba they would head to Manila by way of the Suez canal, carrying several thousand regulars to replace volunteers there.
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Manila
Washington
War Department
Cramps
Cuba
Suez Canal
Bryan Likely to Go to Cuba as Brigadier Candidate
Advices from Congressman Stark and Gov Holcomb’s military representative say Col. Bryan’s regiment will probably go to Cuba and be among the last volunteers mustered out. There is no talk of resigning his commission, and Nebraska friends seek to have him made brigadier general.
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Bryan
Cuba
Lincoln
Neb
Stark
Holcomb
Washington
Col. Bryan
Nebraska
Heavy load blamed for Wonderland theater collapse
Detroit December 12. The coroner's inquest into the Wonderland theater roof collapse finds a too heavy weight on the roof caused the disaster which killed a dozen people. Responsibility attributed to John Scott & Co. architects of the building.
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Detroit
Mich
Wonderland Theater
John Scott & Co
Karl Decker Sentenced to Seven Years in San Quentin
Karl Decker, renowned to police nationwide as a forger, was sentenced to seven years in San Quentin. He defrauded the Nevada Bank of San Francisco of over $20,000 by presenting a raised check with three accomplices.
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Karl Decker
San Francisco
Cal
the Prince of Forgers
San Quentin
Nevada
Kent Leaves His Hiding Place in Carlinville
Kent is believed to have left his hiding place and possibly headed to New York. The sheriff learned authentic news of the exit Friday but did not investigate. A letter mailed on a train was matched with others and identified as his.
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Kent
Carlinville
Will Kent
New York
Cattle Die From Strange Disease In Illinois Fields
J B Lantz of Ridge township reports many cattle dying in Moneaqua Illinois from a disease that stiffens their hind legs. He suspects rotten corn in the fields is the cause and notes the widespread nature of the issue.
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Moneaqua
Ill
J. B. Lantz
Ridge Township
Gen Garcia Status Reported Improved
Washington December 12 Gen Garcia’s condition is reported to be much improved with doctors optimistic about his recovery and noting stable vital signs and better responsiveness.
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Gen. Garcia
Washington
Treaty of Peace Drafted as Seventeen Articles
Paris December 12. Secretary Moore and Senor Villaurrutia finished drafting the peace treaty after long talks. It will have seventeen articles and is set to be signed today once engrossing is complete. The Spaniards demanded recognition of existing public works contracts in ceded territories and delivery of caja de depositions sums as guaranties. The American stance calls for investigations into contracts and will return guarantee monies to entitled parties. The text remains secret pending delivery to the president and senate.
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Paris
Moore
Senor Villaurrutia
Senor Ojeda
Joint Peace Commission
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Commission
Caja de
Weyler
United States
Senate
Sagasta Informs Queen Regent on Paris Peace Conference
Madrid dispatch says Premier Sagasta officially informed the queen regent about the Paris peace conference results. Praise is given to Senor Montero Rios for steering the Spanish commission, and Sagasta is pleased with Gen Weyler and Senor Romero Robledo’s political declarations.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Paris
Senor Montero Rios
Senor Sagasta
Gen. Weyler
Senor Romero Robledo
To Release Spanish Prisoners
The navy reports from Admiral Dewey and General Otis note improved native spirit in the Philippines and discuss the plan to release about 500 Spanish clerical prisoners held by Philippine natives under the Paris treaty pledge.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Philippines
United States
Paris treaty may pledge U S aid on Cuban debt
Report suggests a provision in the Paris treaty would require the United States to cooperate with France and Spain to push the Cuban government to settle the Cuban war debt honorably. Verification is not possible from official sources.
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Washington
United States
France
Spain
Spanish Army Repatriation to End by Jan 4
Madrid reports the government hopes to complete repatriation of the Spanish army from Cuba by January 4. The plan aims to conclude the withdrawal and bring troops home after the conflict.
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Cuba
Madrid
Second Illinois regiment sails for Marianao Cuba
Savannah report says the Second Illinois regiment departed Friday night on the transport Michigan for Marianao near Havana with Lieut Col Hotchkiss in command. Nineteen soldiers remained at a hospital and will join the unit once recovered.
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Savannah
Illinois
Michigan
Marianao
Havana
Hotchkiss
Moulton
Cuba
Transvaal Butcheries Reported by Cape Town Telegram
The Daily Mail telegram from Cape Town alleges Transvaal troops carried out wholesale butcheries of women and children and unarmed natives during operations against rebel chief Mpefu.
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Transvaal
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Mpefu
No Whisky for the Soudan Prohibition Move Reported
Cairo reports a native newspaper states the government will ban the sale of alcoholic liquors in the Soudan. The measure aims to curb drinking and enforce local morals as imperial forces govern the region.
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Cairo
Russian Influence Grows in China Warns Barrett
John Barrett former U S minister to Siam reports from Shanghai that Manchuria is now Russian territory and New Chwang could close at any time. He urges united action by the United States Britain and other powers to defend China open door reforms and prevent further cessions to preserve trade influence in Asia.
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Shanghai
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Peking
China
Manchuria
New Chwang
Barrett
Russia
Germany
France
Asia
Chicago Board of Trade Price Table Dec 9
Chicago December 9 The table presents the range of quotations on the Board of Trade for today showing bids offers and last prices across futures contracts.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Vanderlip studies Jamaica for governing Porto Rico
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Vanderlip travels to Jamaica to compare conditions with Porto Rico. He finds Porto Ricans not yet ready for self-government and notes potential trouble from outlaws, while confirming they welcome American rule. He also says foreign tariffs are too high and should be cut.
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Vanderlip
Porto Rico
New York
The
Herald
Port Antonio
Jamaica
New Sewer Pipe Combine Fails Prompting Sale Agency Plan
In Steubenville Ohio on December 10 a proposed sewer pipe trust by F L Tappscott of New York failed. Col W H Eastland of Toronto proposed a sales agency combine to control all factories products and prices, likely to form before January 1. Manufacturers say fierce competition pushed prices to ruinously low levels.
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New Sewer Pipe Combine
Steubenville
Ohio
F. L. Tappscott
New York
Col. W. H. Eastland
Toronto
Baldwin Hotel Fire Victim Identified as Woman Barred by Debris
Fire crews recovered another body from the Baldwin hotel ruins on Market Street. Morgue officials described a charred mass as a human remains, with no identification yet. believed to be a woman.
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Baldwin Hotel
San Francisco
Market Street
Willing to Meet Ryan for Middleweight Championship
Bob Fitzsimmons said Friday he would accept Tommy Ryan's challenge to fight for the middle-weight title if Ryan meets him at the middle-weight limit. Ryan plans to enter the ring at 154 pounds but Fitzsimmons contends this is not the limit and he will not fight under 158 pounds.
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Ryan
New York
Bee
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Fitz
Imparcial Links Explosion to U S War Factions
Madrid paper argues Maine charges were driven by factions in the United States seeking war. The article contends the explosion resulted from intense desire to spark conflict, noting it would be unpopular with most Americans.
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Madrid
Imparcial
United States
Treaty with Swiss Ends in Reciprocal Accord
The treasury department in Washington advised the New York port collector that the United States and Switzerland had formed a reciprocal treaty similar to the accord with France last May.
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New York
Treasury Department
Washington
Bidwell
United States
Switzerland
France
Miners Idle at Mount Vernon Coal Mines
Mount Vernon Illinois December 12. Miners quit work Friday morning and will not return until differences are adjusted. The dispute will go to arbitration. The men demand the Springfield scale.
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Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Ill
Atlas Company Appeals for Protection Over Nicaragua Concession
The Atlas Steamship Company seeks British protection after believing its rights in Nicaragua are threatened by a concession to the Grace Cragin syndicate. The appeal was lodged from London on December 12.
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Atlas Company
Nicaragua
London
Atlas Steamship Company
Grace-Cragin Syndicate
Memories of Chopin in Pere Lachaise and Paris
The piece muses on Chopin through memory and biographical vignettes, imagining Paris salons with Heine Bellini and Napoleon, then Florence study rooms with De Musset and George Sand. It recalls Chopin’s death and asks if his soul remains with us as part of the choir invisible urging bigger issues.
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Chopin
Prospero
Chambers
Heine
Bellini
Mastro
Pere Lachaise
Cherubini
Citoyen
Napoleon
Paris
Florence
de Musset
George Sand
How to Worry One's Friends for Christmas Gifts
A New York Commercial Advertiser note critiques holiday gift schemes in women's magazines. It describes a "wonder bag" begun two months before Christmas where beg letters solicit gifts from many friends, with items sorted by weight and season. The piece cautions that such schemes clash with frugal holidays and traditional charitable efforts.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Tailor Helps War Correspondent Fit Prison Garb Through Bars
An English war correspondent in a Cuban prison was fitted for a suit by a tailor who could only measure through the bars. The tailor pinned garments together by stretching his arms through the window, creating a well fitting outfit. The correspondent later wore the suit in London with pride.
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Cuban
London
Her Pa's Dog
The snippet presents a terse dialogue between Gerald and Geraldine about marriage and consequences. Gerald warns if not wed he will “go to the dogs,” while Geraldine retorts there is another suitor “at the gate.” The exchange reads as a humorous or dramatic social moment from a New York Daily context.
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Gerald
Geraldine
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