The Chevalier Paraf Swindler's Rise and Fall
A detailed chronicle of Alfred Paraf born 1845 in Mulhouse who swindled elites across continents. From dye patents in Europe to a madder extract venture with Governor Sprague, then oleomargarine schemes, and a Chilean copper gold scam. Paraf charmed rich investors, staged lavish salons, and escaped with millions before conviction in Chile.
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New York Times
Alfred Paraf
Lima
Peru
Dumas
Paraf
Mulhan
Alsace
Glasgow
Scot
Paris
Schuterenberg
Atlantic
Whem
Ahat
New York
Providence
Broad Street
Arat
Sprague
Paras
Mege Mourier
San Francisco
Chili
South America
Santiago
Higueras de Zapata
Midas
Shetless
Novemer
Puraf
Prado
Chevalier
Tiny eight ounce newborn shocks New York doctors
In New York on May 7 an eight ounce girl born to Mrs Anna Viering at 490 Third Avenue astonished physicians. The infant, measured at scarcely 8.4 inches long and with detailed features, lived only thirty hours before dying, reportedly due to nurse negligence. The event drew crowds as medical officials examined the extraordinary embryo.
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New York
Third Avenue
Anna Viering
Charles Roth
East Fifty-eighth Street
Wicking
Viering
Dr. Roth
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Nagle
Primitive tools reveal skilled ancient hunter culture
The text notes saline matter bearing evidence of considerable skill, describing bows, several arrows, stone hatchets, and a stone knife among the implements.
Thrilling burglary scare at Congressman Bynums home
Mrs. W. D. Bynum wife of Congressman Bynum woke to a burglar with a dark lantern at their Indianapolis residence. The intruder forced a search for money after failing to find it, attempted an assault, and fled with some valuables while a posse pursued.
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Indianapolis
Ind
W. D. Bynum
Bynum
Jim
Mr. Bynum
An Artificial Sun Over Paris Proposed by Bourdais
J Bourdais presented a design to engineers for a 300 meter tall masonry tower in Paris. The plan features a base 216 feet high with a museum of electricity, a six story column, aerotherapy rooms, a hollow central core for experiments, and a giant electric lamp at the summit illuminating the city, topped by a statue of the genius of science.
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Scientific American
J. Bourdais
Society of Civil Engineers
Bourdais
Saint Rollox
Glasgow
Messrs. Bourdais
Sebillot
le Genie Civil
Lost control of his horse delays Baltimore marriage
William Rosefelt of New York and Miss Shoemaker were to wed today but the ceremony was postponed after Rosefelt was thrown from a runaway horse at Druid Hill Park. He was carried away unconscious and the wedding proceeded later with his head bandaged.
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Balttimore
William Rosevelt
New New York
Shoemaker
Adams Express Company
Rosefelt
Dr. Eccleston
Druid Hill Park
Park Gate
Madison Avenue
Preston Street
Mr. Rose
Centring at Caldwell Oklahoma Boomers Rally
Captain Couch arrives Caldwell with twelve teams and 150 boomers, eight more teams arrive in a snowstorm. He says about 250 present and 40 more teams expected soon, aiming to establish Caldwell as permanent headquarters and plan another attempt within about sixty days to gain access despite prior failures.
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Caldwell
Kan
Couch
Gers Geer
Murder Will Out A Dying Sailor's Confession Close to Honolulu
A dated long report recounts Baldwin Jansen's dying confession off Honolulu in January that solves the Bridgeport murder of Captain J. W. Colvocoreses in 1872. The tale covers the motive, the hand bag with bonds, the ring hidden in a schooner, and insurance disputes. Jansen’s admission names a pistol, a chase by the Kate Miller, and the linking of Greek initials to the murder.
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Broorrort
Baldwin Jansen
Honolulu
Connecticut
J. W. Colvocoreses
Litchfield
Bridgeport
Greece
Calcutta
Annapolis
United States Navy
Calvconresss
Mayne
Main Street
Clinton
Bailey
Clinton Street
Colvocoreses
Ryland
Taylor
Kate Miller
Hayse
Penfield Reef Light
Dr. Hubbard
Pinkerton
Jansen
Calvocoreses
Achilles
Pipton Street
Donaldson
Portland
Bombay
San Francisco
Severa
Lime Alley Hermit of Charter Street Displaced by Health Board
A reclusive 75 year old craftsman David Cole who lived for decades in a filthy loft on Lime Alley faced a health board cleanup. He stored trash and odd trophies in a room described as a modern curiosity shop. His friend Henry Buxton managed a $5500 nest egg invested for the hermit.
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Charter Street
Lime Alley
Board of Health
David Cole
Londonderry
Boston
Beacon Hill
Henry Buxton
Fiat
Satay Rofiett
Immense aerial war balloon proposed for US Army
Philadelphia May 7 The ordnance board recommends a seven ton dirigible war balloon for government use. Inventor General Russell Thayer to begin work. It measures 60 by 185 feet with a cigar shape and longitudinal sail. Ballast free descent possible. Top speed about 30 mph. Bombs carried for strikes from 500 600 feet. Trial planned inland at a cost of 10000 dollars.
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United States Army
Philadelphia
Ordnance Board
Russell Thayer
Thayer
Air for Mary Burgis Sake in Philadelphia Tragedy
Charles Kuhn sought Mary Burgis in Philadelphia after a meeting in Muench's. Disappointed by her, he learned of rivals and searched for her. He shot himself in an outbuilding at 1 am, remained conscious briefly, and died from a fatal wound while Mary Burgis deserted her usual haunts.
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Mary Burgis
Philadelphia
Charles Jacob Kuhn
Montgomery County
Pamadennis
Ive made a great mistake says Deacon Gilpin
The Marathon Independent reports Deacon Gilpin recounts an error in a Friday night lecture. He learned that filling a bottle two thirds with water and the rest with alcohol would cause the alcohol to absorb the water, revealing he has wasted years adding water to alcohol thinking it increased value.
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Marathon Independent
Deacon Gilpin
Floating Money Market Holds Steady With Broad Rates
In the local money market, loan rates and discounts show no change from recent weeks. Bank loanables remain ample, with brokers seeing solid demand for fair grade business paper while outside banks the market for notes and acceptances remains active.
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Prime Corporation
SS Separ Thee
G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Rick
Pacific
Ussia
England
Gladstone
Chicago
Market Notes on Apples Butter and Coal Prices May 9 1885
The bulletin records apple prices in round lots from 2 25 to 2 60 per barrel, with hand-picked and other varieties listed. Butter markets show slow demand with quotes from 14 to 22 cents for dairy and creamery products, while coal and cannel prices are reported with current Newark and Cumberland figures and a note on limited retail activity.
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Butfalo
Sigav
Buenos Ayres
Rio Grande
Montevideo
California
Ahuewoy Ayres
Goatakina
Madris
Cave Good Hope
Sinecity Choice
Ught
Swale Bay
Codtian—Georgea
Vickle Cnred Bank
New
Oowee
Dry Bank
Nova Scotia
Dry Shore
Haddock
Ty Bath
Vollock
Shore
T&m
Worcester County
New York
Buenos
Cienfuegos
Barbadoes
Porto Rico
New Orleans
Rose
Hebrons
Aroostook Co
Maine
Burbank
Choice Canada
Rena A
Imperial
Hyson
Young Hyson
Congou
Souchong
Wolong
Japans
Boston
Vermont
Iemedium
Orthern Creamery
Good To Choice
Niern Dary
Liverpool
Cumberland
Clearfield
Noling
Acadia
Sydney
Goc
hoYge
Soc
Java
Maracaibo
Laguira
Rio
Jamaica
St. Domingo
Uae
Cape
Aroostook
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Minnesota
Rover
Ohio
Inn
Michigan
Market Summary Report May Cotton and Grain Futures
Saturday May 9 market notes show wheat and corn futures buoyant with steady spot prices for wheat No 2 red and No 2 mixed corn. Cotton futures closed lower across May to January with spot upland prices weak. provisions and lard futures edged up, while coffee and sugars rose and crude oil certificates strengthened.
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Loyge
Gurain
Stork
Philadelphia
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week Ended May 8 1885
Weekly market report lists totals by category: Western cattle 1065, Eastern 71, Northern 533, overall 2569. Western sheep and lambs 12640, Northern 4167, total 10707. Swine 10602. Veals 1051. Horses 676. Beef cattle prices per 100 pounds live weight range from 300 to 700 with quality distinctions noted. Hides and tal low prices given. wool skins and lambskin values listed.
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Brighton
Watertown
Brighton and
Svac
Market for fish remains quiet with little improvement
Gloucester May 9 report shows overall fish market steady with slight prospects for improvement. First southbound gall mackerel sold at 24 barrel of pickle, volume weekly receipts include codfish 683,000 pounds and halibut 872,000 pounds with varied prices across lots and grades.
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New Western
Grand Bank
Haddock
Corges
Nova Scotia
Labrador
New Shore
Halibore Baett
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A. H. Jelly
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J. E. Colburn
C. H. Clark
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Donald C. Mac Donald
Grand Rapids
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