Canal plans and political shift shadow old town
The piece describes canal redevelopment with a proposed new canal path, mentions Montess John Wilson, Zina BR, and local officials, and notes a rising plan for excursions from Chicago to the World’s Fair in St Louis. It covers upcoming primary elections and party nominations and references the First National Bank of Peoria and Vernon Seaver.
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Atrip
Zina Br, Carter
Sultry Distriet
Ceutsel Potnuin Theitheens’ Association
Tas Ewig Fate Fie
Witn
Elon
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Chicago
St. Louis
First National Bank of Peoria
Vernon ©. Seaver
Wget
James F. Byth
Europe
England
Russia
South Africa
Australia
United States
Transcontinental Amusement Co plans Chicago to St Louis link
The Transcontinental Amusement Company proposes connecting the St Louis Exposition with Chicago amusement seekers via canal and excursion steamboats. Peoria and Chicago investors back the venture with first class vessels and a reduced stock price of 50 cents on the dollar for a limited time.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Peoria
Tfl
St. Louis Exposition
Fair Grounds
Alaska Purchases and Global Reflections Across Times
The fragment notes Alaska’s last year worth of imports surpassing eighty one million dollars. It mentions Taele Sam’s purchase and a distant Japan news version from Tokio. A minister offers a prize for making alcohol undrinkable and doctors describe neurasthenia from venous congestion.
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Alaska
Taele Sam
Langley flying machine experiments end due to funding
Congress halted further Langley experiments as the project relied on the money appropriated for it, ending the air trials that had been tied to the funding.
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Langley
Congress
Copper King Heinze Fined 820000 for Contempt of Court
TheCopper King Heinze faces an 820000 contempt of court penalty yet remains unfazed as a wealthy man can exploit technicalities to avoid impact.
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Heinze
Improvised Tourniquet Saves Washington Glazier Life
Dr. Mary Walker quickly tied a handkerchief to halt arterial bleed after a glazier in Washington suffered a deep cut. Both are reported single and unharmed following the incident.
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Mary Walker
Washington
Eastern woman shares tips on making rolla
An Eastern woman tours towns offering instructions on making rolla. She does not advise methods to obtain rolls large enough to let owners buy everything in sight.
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Rolla
Une
Wages in the United States Higher Than In Several Nations
The wages paid in the United States average more than twice those in Belgium, three times those of Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and one and a half those in England and Scotland.
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United States
Belgium
Denmark
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
England
Scothand
A Splendid Philippine Opportunity For Educated Youth
The speaker notes opportunities in the Philippines for educated young people with public spirit to help in governance. He adds that American public service need not require overseas travel and cites a mint director comparing ancient Greek coins to modern ones. The aim is to balance beauty with practical coin design for stacking and durability.
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Aft
Philippines
Mint
Greece
B.C
Steuben County Wine Co and Lange Brothers Advertise Goods
The Steuben County Wine Company at 210 and 212 East Madison street offers high grade wines and liquors with growing patronage. Lange Brothers at 149 Dearborn street supplies a premium line of gentlemen’s shoes with excellent material and reasonable prices.
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Steuben County Wine Company
Madison Street
Lange Brothers
Dearborn Street
Nerve grafting talk sparks medical bravado
The passage notes boastful remarks about nerve grafting, claiming some already have enough for two and offering a yard of donor nerve to the doctor. The coarse tone reflects a satirical or critical view of evolving surgical claims and public interest in nerve science.
Paul Pohl Chicago brewer praised by public
Mr. Paul Pohl a famed Weiss beer brewer in the United States is described as popular affable punctual and honest in Chicago. The text also glosses over publicity in divorce cases and notes remarks on love money and travel. It ends with marketing copy about Dickens editions and a high price per set.
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Paul Pohl
United States
Chicago
Titan wills 2000 dollars to his horse in St Louis
A St Louis man leaves 2000 dollars to his pet horse in his will. He notes the horse could live on about 20 cents a day, and speculates the animal may leave a modest legacy for relatives upon death.
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St. Louis
Burglary account sparks cross-paper dispute in New York Irish press
A New York newspaper accuses an Irish paper of misquoting a burglary report about a fruitless search. The alleged quote says all the money was recovered except one pair of boots, prompting a clash over accuracy and Hibernianism in press coverage.
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New York
Stamp sale and snuff box fetch notable sums abroad
A 1869 one cent US postage stamp sold for 105 at a Paris Hotel Droust auction. A Chinese Qingza snuff box with enamel bouquets and Brazilian diamonds drew 32 in London, noted as duplicable for a tenth the price.
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United States
Hotel Droust
Paris
Christie’s
London
Rockefeller Could Pay 83000 For Old Bible Say Relic Makers
The text speculates that if John D. Rockefeller contemplates paying eighty three thousand dollars for an old Bible, relic makers may assist the public in discerning genuine value and separating fact from money.
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Rockefeller
Language learning by native-tongue valet tale told by actor
The well known actor who has studied German French and Italian in fits now studies Spanish. He explains his language system by using a valet who speaks the target language and allows him to speak only his native tongue. He notes farmers with German or Italian valets for cattle might imitate this method.
Sully’s Cotton Deals Show Modest Profits
The report notes Sully’s profits from cotton deals totaled just over 8.8 million, a figure seen as modest compared with the rumored 10 million he was expected to lose. It reflects a mood of regret tied to the large potential loss and the financial stakes involved.
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Mithdanits
Sully
Navy replaces Hail Columbia with The Star Spangled Banner
The navy has adopted The Star Spangled Banner as its official air, replacing Hail Columbia. The change ends concerns that songs like A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight or Bedelia might be chosen.
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Columbia
Navy
Bedelia
Theatre safety measures praised after Iroquois tragedy
The Alhambra London scenery and costumes have been fireproofed to resist burning even over gas flames. Efforts at La Scala Milan focus on opening emergency exits quickly to guide the public to safety during performances.
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Alhambra
London
la Scala
Milan
Thirteen at a Table Myth in Early History
The fragment cites a belief that thirteen at table brings death, noting no record of thirteen at a table before 1800. It hints at superstition surrounding gatherings and deaths in early times without detailing specific events or sources.
King Edward's Household Spending Outpaces His Mother's
The article notes King Edward spends more on household expenses than his mother did while acknowledging the rising cost of beefsteak, highlighting ongoing inflation pressures.
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Edward
Jor Brooks' Tooth Powder Labeled Best Preservative
The fragment claims Jor Brooks' tooth powder as the best preservative for the tweth et Tound, suggesting superior longevity and dental care benefits.
Present War Dispatches Show Russian Sympathy Satisfactions
A fragment notes that in the ongoing war a pro Russia sentiment finds full satisfaction in dispatches from St. Petersburg. The brief hints at state broadcasts shaping opinion amid conflict.
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Russia
St. Pe
Dr Brooks Tooth Powder Praised as Finest Tooth Preserver
Dr Brooks' tooth powder is hailed as the best preservative and beautifier of teeth yet found, lauded for its flawless results and dental health benefits.
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Brooks
Woman’s unseen power in social life noted by Hale
Edward Everett Hale cites a Buffalo dinner where a prominent guest argued for division of labor in society. He recalls the host and guests debating who should interpret music and prepare meals, illustrating the unexpected range of women’s capabilities.
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Edward Everett Hale
Buffalo
Americans Pamper Bodies and Suffer, Says Old Essayist
An essay argues modern Americans overindulge, especially in food, weakening health. It lauds open air and discipline, noting consumption is linked to rising weakness and female-centric trend. The remedy urged is rigid self denial and outdoor exposure.
Military service costs and comparisons with Europe
Secretary Moody argues the U S navy costs more because service is voluntary here while compulsory in most European powers. He notes wages, conditions, and benefits differ, and that officers rise from all classes via competitive exams, funded by the taxpaying public, distributing cost across society.
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Eure Il
Moody
United States
British Empire
Offield
Army
Navy
West Point
Annapolis
Fire drill saves Brooklyn school as 2000 students evacuate
A Brooklyn schoolhouse fire in March forces two thousand pupils to exit in order during a drill. In three minutes all were safe, illustrating fire drill value by training discipline and calm response for real emergencies.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Antarctic exploration captivates scientists as Discovery returns
Dispatches from New Zealand report the British steamship Discovery has completed its Antarctic voyage. While Antarctic exploration commands limited popular imagination, scientists value the data gathered as Captain Scott advances knowledge of the barren continent and appended new map details to those made by earlier explorers.
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New Zealand
Discovery
Antarctic
Northwest Passage
North Pole
South Pole
Scott
Forlorn Regions Reveal Richer Earth History
The passage praises geological and zoological gains from exploration in harsh zones. It notes meteorology, maps filling blank spaces, and brave explorers enduring exile for knowledge. It also commends an International act of gratitude to Admiral Cervera for humane treatment of Hobson and Merrimac crew.
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Tropics
Admiral Cervera
Madrid
Hobson
Merrimac
Cerv
Noted lawyers' fees mirror evolving values in commerce
The piece argues that a cool million for William Nelson Cromwell as Panama Canal Co counsel may not seem extravagant. It recalls $400,000 Parsons earned for organizing the sugar trust, once deemed excessive but now justified by substantial work, and notes crime no longer yields such legal rewards.
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Wall Street
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal Company
John KE. Parsons
Sugar Trust
Lobsters Face Extinction Claim Amid Odd Satirical Note
The piece jokes that statisticians predict lobsters will go extinct like the dodo. It asserts no lobster species are named and adds a quirky line about a dry land or evening variety and chorus girls swooning at easy targets in forward rows.
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