Lincoln in a Stovepipe Hat and Linen Duster
An 1860 Springfield parade shows Abraham Lincoln in a weathered stovepipe hat and linen duster. Carl Schurz recalls how Lincoln, unembarrassed by appearance, walked with a rustic dignity behind the brass band and Wide Awakes amid cheering neighbors.
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Lincoln
Illinois
Carl Schurz
Capitol Grounds
Springfield
Schurz
Fancoln
United States
Dan
Causes of Bankruptcy Ruled By Ridiculous Reasons
A bankruptcy court exposes odd, granular causes. A young aristocrat squandered to buy lavish dinners, claiming food ruined him. A bachelor blamed gambling debts and fashion costs while the judge notes odd failures due to weather, pests, and beauty declines impacting earnings.
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Erica
India
Madeira
Mexico’s Gold and Silver Boom Prompts Global Investment Surge
The article notes over 200 million dollars in U S capital poured into Mexican mines in two years with 100 million annual inflows. English syndicates in London aim to buy and develop Mexican properties while French Rothschilds study shifting the investment tide. Mining experts call Mexico the earth’s greatest treasure house of gold and silver.
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Mexico
United States Sur
Monterey
London
Rothschilds
France
Prena
Old
Chihuahua
Col. Greene
Kansas City
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Cecil Rhodes
Capre
Hodes
CAG
Boa Tue
Alee Greedra Aris
Tas. Internatisnel’ Gate Mines Company
Sincerely Yours, MF Ladd
N. P. Ladd
International Gold Mines Co
Shukert Building
N.P. Ladd
Financial Agent International Gold Mines Company
Shubert Building
Naum
J. P. Massey
Bainbridge, Ga
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