Veteran AP representative Osborn retires to advisory editor role
Charles J. Osborn ends forty years as St. Louis representative for the Associated Press and becomes advisory editor. Beginning in 1847 as a writer in Cincinnati, he joined AP in 1885 and has since served with noted news judgment and broad respect among AP staff nationwide. His new role marks a historic compliment to the association.
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Charles J. Osborn
St. Louis
Associated Presa
Tits Journaliatic
Cincinnati
Major Osborn
SC Louis
Associated Press
Quotations and anecdotes from distant times and places
A long miscellany of historical asides and humorous notes. References range from John Reed in Congress to port gate warnings near Port Clinton, opinions from Israel Zangwill to anecdotes about Col. Huntington and Beecher, and assorted domestic tips on ironing and health from 19th century sources.
Union Firemen Strike Disrupts Wyoting Service
The Wyoting borough faced a Sunday night service disruption as union firemen on strike left electric light plants dark. Nonunion workers kept some plants running while merchants urged restraint until a member compiles a plan. A prayer meeting at the Baptist church discussed alternate lighting as lights were briefly shut to install other means.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Nations imports exports exceed one hundred million monthly
The report notes two nations show exports over 100 million monthly with the United States slightly ahead of Great Britain by about four percent. Britain and Germany exceed 100 million in imports monthly, while Britain’s 312 million in low imports surpasses either country’s foreign trade. France and Holland are also mentioned among leading traders.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Prance
Aid Holland
Oil overtakes coal in San Francisco demand shock
The article notes that about 16 permits have been issued in San Francisco for burning fuel oil as a coal substitute and mentions growing preparations for more changes. It observes the coal market shifting from Wallsend coal once at 7.40 per ton to 5.40, with weak demand for large quantities even at the lower price.
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San Francisco
Wallsend
Hebrew minister Ottolenghi named War Chief in Europe
The Thalian Statesman reports King Victor Huumannie appoints Gen. Ottolenghi minister of war, noting he is of Hebrew birth and Jewish creed. It marks a rare instance of a Jew holding a major cabinet post in Europe, following converts in other nations.
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Victor Huumannie
Ottolenghi
Ponza Dl San Marling
Europe
Len Ike
Lari Beaconefeld
England
Heron Sonino
Italy
Newspaper clipping hints at congressman revenue source
The Murtford Courant notes that when a congressman uses the phrase attention has been called to in a newspaper story, he is likely a diligent reader of home papers and a potential revenue source for the clipper.
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Murtford Courant
Blient
TANES STILLMAN AND JAMES Sullaign A Banker Preacher Leader
TANES STILLMAN and JAMES Sullaign rise amid shifting capital, with bank holdings at 25 million dollars. A Texan by upbringing, Sullaign built his career in New York cotton commerce and later emerged as a financier and potential future partner.
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James Sullaign
Mistakes in Breeding Cattle and Maturation
An analysis condemns breeding immature animals and using underfed stock. It argues for fully grown breeders, long maturation, and abundant nitrogenous feeding to ensure vigor, strength, and heritage. The piece cites Clydesdale examples and stresses yearly breeding only for mature animals.
Unclear text product note about food items and prices
Fragmentary advertisement style text mentions soothing remedy and chicken cooking tips, a bottle purchase, and vague claims of value. Several garbled phrases reference quality, sweetness, and timing, with stray capitalized terms and stray product names.
Fragmented 19th Century Notes and Anecdotes
Readable snippets include a travel fare notice via Grand Trunk System for Chicago to Pariland and Providence dated July, with names Geo. W. Vaux and August. Also anecdotes from California supreme court, a Cuban war volunteer hole incident, health testimonial for Dodd's Kidney Pills, British cabinet press work, and assorted ads seeking salesmen and poultry goods.
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Pariland
Jilly
Providence
Hales
Geo
Millan Iid
St. Everett
John
Goats in Porto Rico Prove Profitable Livestock
The Porto Rico Agricultural Journal notes goats thrive in warm climates unlike cornsheep on the island. They yield delicious meat with low cost, and a young kid roasted properly compares to fall lamb, valued around two dollars to the fin, with Americans favoring goat meat.
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Horto Tieday
Porto Rica
Porto Rico
Immigration to Cuba Draws American and Spanish Workers
The Havana Post estimates that thousands of immigrants have landed in Cuba over the past three years, including many Americans and Spanish firm workers. The report notes a steady influx amid changing labor patterns and firm activity.
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