Democratic State Convention and Senate Campaign Developments
A fragmented survey of the Democratic and Republican scenes hints at rival nominations, speeches, and political maneuvers. It notes Taft era doubts, the California resignation gamble, and delegates at Minneapolis, with mentions of Harrison, Ingalls, Stanwood, and Bruce in a charged, opinionated tone.
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Deepew
Minneaplis
Ingalls
Kansas
Harrison
Atn
Diplomates
Hurricon
Minneapolis
The Fatal Card on the Mississippi River Steamboats
A historic Mississippi River tale recounts how railroads ended the era of river steamers between New Orleans and river ports. It profiles Daniel Sturdivant, a famed yet feared gambler who rose on steamboats, his violence linked to card play, and the perilous climate aboard, where disputes over gaming led to loud quarrels and danger for all aboard.
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New Orleans
Steatford
Ujat
Daniel Sturdivant
Louisiana
United States
Sturdivant
Cards Aa
St. Louis
Vicksburg
Thad
Glanund
Daniel Stordivant
Stundivant
Powerlusa
Sant
New York News
Clandestine smuggling tale aboard a steamer
A New York News extract recounts a smuggling plot on a Tampico bound vessel. Captain Martin thwarts Mexican contrabandists by surprising them with a daring hold operation. A revenue officer is overboard alleged, while the captain’s ruse and the crew’s calm deception enable lawful discharge at dawn.
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Taits
Winkel
Inet
St. Antonio
Guarda Costa
Costa
Hord
Mmogelers
Ae Denne
Avary Saint
Marc Hidsea
Ned Buntline
New York News
The Smuggler on a Florida Skipper and a Sneaking Run
In youth I rode the Ella a trading schooner to Tampico commanded by Nat Martin, a dark skinned Spanish creole nicknamed Nig by friends. The vessel carried dry goods and provisions on the owner’s account, yet I suspected she toned more than she made. Nine days out from New York toward the Mexican port, the voyage hinted at hidden risks and a smuggling past.
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Tampico
Florida
Nat Martin
New York
The Way to Save Money and a Diarrhea Remedy Ad
An article cites saving habits and a bank president urging regular deposits, recounting a newsboy who saved enough to buy land. It contrasts European saving with American patterns and stresses starting a reserve fund. Also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with consumer praise and local sale details.
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Savings Bank
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Star
Chamberlain
Bane & Balsley
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Donidad Public Works
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John Sherman
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Washington
Germany
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Canada
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U. S
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Harrison Ring
Minneapolia
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Department of Justice
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Hurrison
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Woodward Ave
Boston
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Mon
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Castarth
J. A. Aloor
Eaton
Golo
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Cooma
Lo Tuakuns
Stev
Kathleen Kavanagh
Jin
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Glanc
Payneese
Martin
Senor Mexicana
Alungeilé
Tewan
Enid
Smuggler
Nathan
Vermont Farm Machine CO
Bellows Falls
Saursnit
Neroytosnyinnk
Chicana
Adnan
Amneria Ison
Amnedites
Enys Geen
SF Bagthera
Frice
Dr. JU Electric
Sint Wroser Tral
Wales
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Oetral
Griffith
Stamford
Duporit
JAY Dwigging & CO
Chamber of Commerce
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Tadeadko
Pata Renee Wart
Brew
Arsine
Leber
Eagle Clothing House
Henry Meyer
W. G. Coover
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Semith & Steuen- Tor
Bose Altiny
Neamer
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