Chicago Board of Trade Station Tops Major Post Offices
The Chicago Board of Trade post station headlines as the largest in the nation outside New York and Philadelphia, with 190 square miles of Chicago letter carriers serving 56 stations. In 1900 its business reached 587,600 dollars, surpassing Buffalo Detroit Kansas City and Minneapolis. Other Chicago stations rank with major cities and several notable buildings and offices are described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Station
Detroit
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Chicago
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Baltimore
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Board of Trade
Buffalo
Monadnock
Milwaukee
Stock Exchange
Nest
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Rochester
Denver
Newark
Crilly
Dearborn Street
Masonic Temple
Omaha
Providence
Columbus
Toledo
South Water Street
Hartford
New Wagen
Richmond
Jersey City
Dayton
Los Angeles
Memphis
Union Depot
Albany
Syracuse
West Polk Street
Jane Addams
Tull Tllouse
Harrisburg
Mobile
Galveston
Spokane
22 Street
Springfield
Elmira
N. Y
Little Rock Ark
Chicago Post
Divorce Rates Across Countries Highlight Varied Marital Stability
A London News summary notes Jolbn Macdonell’s civil statistics and a foreign study showing divorces per thousand marriages: Switzerland 40, France 21, Romania 20, Prussia 18, German Empire 17, Denmark 13, Holland 12, Belgium 11, Sweden under 11, Austria under 5, England and Wales 1.6. Russia figures split by religion. In Australia, New South Wales leads with 26.5 petitions per 100000 population, followed by Victoria 7.5, Western Australia 4, New Zealand 3.7, Tasmania 2.7, South Australia 1.6, Queensland 1, amid rising trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waghland
Wales
Jolbn Macdonell
Switzerland
France
Romania
Prussia
German Empire
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
Sweden
Austria
England
Russia
Macdonell
Australian
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
New Zealand
Tasmania
South Australia
Queensland
London News
Congressman Richardson Receives Highest Masonic Rank
Tennessee Congressman James D. Richardson, Democratic House leader, is now ranked as a Mason alongside King Edward VII and President Diaz of Mexico. The Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite marked its centennial in Washington after the death of Sovereign Grand Commander Thos H Caswell. The Deputy Grand Commander Gov performed exalted duties during the installation of a Sovereign Grand Master. Only active members attended ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Edward VII
Diaz
Mexico
Supreme Council of
United States
Washington
Thos. H. Caswell
San Francisco
Richard Gov
Supreme Council
Postage Lesson in a Lawyer's Office
A Times Democrat anecdote recalls a copying clerk whose error escalates into a justice tale. A wire basket caused a bloodless gouge on the judge’s cheek and stamps marked as postage for second class matter lead to a sharp correction from the old jurist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
The
Times
Democrat
United States Court
Burkews
Retired Sea Captain and Lawyer Battle Over Falling Chimney
A longtime feuding neighbor pair, a retired sea captain and a lawyer, face off after a windy night when the captain's chimney crashes through the lawyer's roof. The lawyer searches case law to press a legal remedy, while a mate delivers a stark warning to return the bricks or take the matter to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thes
Brigid Keeps Quiet Joy in a Lively Kitchen Incident
Mrs Fosdick congratulates Bridget who admits breaking her best cups with delight, saying she finished a planned run of breakages. Mrs Fosdick warns against another spree as the exchange moves from a home mishap to a broader taste for clever profit from waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Losdick
Detroit Free Press
It Pays To Be Strong Clayton Bulwer Treaty Abrogation
The piece traces the Clayton-Bulwer treaty from its 1850 ratification through a long history of U S effort to abrogate it. It notes key administrations and figures, the 1880 congressional demand, and eventual concessions after the Pact of Paris and the Civil War era. The London press commentary argues the United States showing strength opens the path to a canal and new Anglo American commercial advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Buchanan
England
Seward
Grant
Hayes
Orrant
Congress
Blaine
Lord Graanville
Garreld
Relinglaiysen
Mancha Id
Central America
Lord Granville
Harrison
Cleveland
McWine
Pales
Washington
London
Enghind
Snetind
Protection debate on beet sugar tariff and policy
The piece argues protectionists favor beet sugar to shield American industries against imports. It asserts the Dingley tariff spurred beet sugar growth and warns price cuts by the sugar trust could squeeze beet factories in Nebraska Kansas and Michigan while pressuring coastal producers. It cautions against reciprocity that harms domestic jobs and envisions the American system as the proper path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
Missouri River
Atlantic
Nebraska
Kansas
Michigan
Racine
Wis
United States
Cariff
Lurniver
Fimiense
Elkhart Cind
Labor for the lowest possible remuneration
The American Economist condemns using the cheapest labor to drive down wages by pitting workers against fellow citizens. It calls for choosing a principle that values fair pay over exploiting global cheap labor, urging readers to decide which path the nation should take.
Safe Not Romantic Tale Of Dogs And Telephones
A tourist near a hospice climbs through fog and waits for rescue as a dogs team is delayed. He learns shelters along the route lack telephones and the rescue is dispatched by a dog carrying bread cheese and wine guided by a telephoned signal. An Independent American Citizen. A Maine traveler notes a cornfield overrun by weeds with a sign claiming None of Your Business If This Corn Ain t Hoed. The greatest collection of books is the National Library of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
Maine
Aunt Caroline quits washing for Harrison family
A colored domestic, Aunt Caroline, refuses to work after ten years with Miss Harrison due to disagreements with her husband Lije. She emphasizes that she has thirteen children and questions how she can support them without him.
A Clergyman's Discovery
Fredericksburg Indiana December claims Rev E P Stevens has found a universal kidney cure using Dodds Kidney Pills. He asserts his own recovery from incontinence and kidney disease and cites successes in lame back rheumatism Brights disease diabetes and other kidney ailments as proof of the remedy’s efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Ind
E. P. Stevens
Dodd
Bright
Global Railways Expand At 11000 Miles Annually
The world adds about 11000 miles of railway each year, about 24 percent of existing lines. At century start total lines neared 480000 miles. Recent growth: Europe 4106 miles, North America 3500 miles, Asia 2250 miles, Africa 1100 miles, Australia 160 miles annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Africa
Australia
Fort Wayne Ads and Advice Froth From Period Pieces
A collage of vintage snippets includes a mail order note for air cushion stamps and printing outfits, guidance on what gifts a girl may accept from male friends, a December Ladies Home Journal plug, a prepaid toilet paper offer, Cannes perfumes, Mia teething syrup, and casual quotes from a Boston Herald exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies* Home Journal
Dear Mrs Roberts Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs H F Roberts Kansas City Missouri describes personal salvation from displacement ovarian troubles and inflammation through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She claims vast testimonials from women benefiting and urges readers to write for free advice with Lynn Massachusetts address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Roberts
W.C.T.U
Kansas City
Lydia E. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holy House
Capital City
Ciand
Richardson
Frederick Weber
Ricitardeon
Europe
King Edward
Hartford Resaurant
Yaas
Ohio State Journal
Puck
Witges
Pen
Metun
Record
Manchester
Japan
Jinan Daily Mail
Yokohama
Bikar Island
Marshall Group
Agate
FL Clemens
Nationaal Library of
Paris
Mtc
Fort Wayne
Lock Box
Indiana
Cannes
Mia
Winslow
Willis
Gillis
Ilerald
Crower
Abe
A.J. Tower CO
Mass
I Malene
Taft
Mrs
Hi F, Roberts
Ely
EAD
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Western Canada
F. Pedlay
Ottawaa
Joseph Young
State Street
Ohio
HL. M. Williams
M.W. Melnnes
No. 2
Avenue
Jas. Grieve
Sault Ste. Marie
C/A. Laurier
Marquette
EK. T. Holmes
Agents
Government of Canada
Mississippi
Salem Loan & Trust Co. Bank
Garst & Watkins
Werat Manouer
Salem, YA
Sviaz
Defiance
Huntington
Wabash
Peru
C. S
Crane, Gen
Pass
Tkt. Agt
Sr. Louis
W. L. Douglas
W. Douglas
Douglas
Best Shoe
Eels
Catalo
Brockton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!