Notable Breach of Promise Verdicts Reach High Sums
The article reports on New York court records of large damages awarded in breach of promise cases. It highlights Mrs Mary Fleming and others like Clara Campbell and Matilda Greenfield, detailing verdicts from 15 000 to 76 000 dollars, with notes on retrials and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick L. Colwell
Charles A. Tinker
Mary Almont Livingston Flemhy
Dud Mather Jacobs
Lata Campbell
Kale Yuncker
Sones W
Matilda Greenfield
Fieming
Fleming
Revitiens
Fier
Mra
Miemley Baldy
Clara Campbell
Ironton
Ohio
Chiarles Arbuckte
Trouktyo
Charles Arbuchle
Arai
Toffee Roamiers and
Parkers
Wii
Arbuckle
Misa Cacip
Jobn Carephelts
Arbuckes
Supreme Counci
Kate Furker
New York City
Atte, Reey
Epen
Peter Heenae
Ao Wellfody Grocer
Houston
Marilda Greenfield
Charles J. Weissman
Bertha Robinaton
North Clark Greet
Chitcags
Aginst
David Wisssenberger
Geigerich
Supreme Cour
Robinson
Seten
Invention of Spirits Drives New Fence Making Machine
A yearlong project in Indiana and Michigan claims spirits directed by design the fence making machine. Inventors John Shimmer and son deny credit to themselves stating their bodies and brains followed spirits. The device promises rapid wire fence production and may revolutionize manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shimmer
Anderson
Ind
Iodiana Association
Wnd
Michigan
Chalky Island of Keer Described by Geologists
An article notes the Begfish and Thanet coast near Keer County as a chalk rich region. It claims the chalk island lies long and breath, with exposed surfaces exceeding any archer spot on earth, and estimates 42.006 666.006 tons of chalk visible. Moving it would require 16.606 months and 6.568 horses and carts for 26,000 years if prepared for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thener
Keer
iWland
Levis Republic
Headline fragment on hair and teeth described
A cryptic note describes hairs on the head as coarse with a resonant sound and mentions highly unusual teeth qualities. The text reads like a fragment from a scientific or medical observation without full context or clear conclusions.
Amusing Home Games with a Gentle Elephant
A quirky piece describes playful scenes with a baby elephant performing antics at a household, including wearing woolen hose, tugging on a nose, and interacting with children. It blends exotic circus imagery with domestic fantasy, ending with a note on a periodical reprint and a brief aside about a Maine shipwreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Blindfold candle-blow game described in simple rules
A lighted candle is placed on a small table and players walk with space to blow it out blindfolded. Volunteers are guided to approach the flame, be bandaged, and perform steps to reach the candle, turn, and blow out the light. The activity appears simple yet reveals accuracy and timing skills.
Canadian postal savings banks an example for reform
A Chicago Sentinel review discusses Canada’s postal savings bank system begun April 1 1868. It describes deposits limited to 1000 dollars, details on deposit and withdrawal procedures, parental or guardian involvement for minors, and postmaster general oversight. It notes improving deposits and credit balances and cites Canada’s success amid U S. questions about postal banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Sentinel
Postal Savings Banks
Postal Savings Bank
Great Huntalo
Canada
Central Savings Bank
Postiffice
Oshina
Generil
Nate
Paifon
Furids
Suvites Bank
Hid
Jag
Baok
Daviegs Bank
Joo
Fay
Bank of Mortreg
Duawe
Uae
Campaign rhetoric and economic fears unfold in a turbulent year
The piece contrasts Bryan’s warned economic distress under McKinley with Republican assurances of better times. It cites rising bank failures, wage cuts, and unemployment, while condemning prowar and pro-bank narratives. It weaves in references to European leaders, U.S. figures, and calls for civilizational ideals amid crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley
Bryam
New York Evictions Rise Amid Economic Struggles
A New York special notes a year with widespread evictions as families face debt and rent demands. The article lists large numbers of men and women forced from housing by authorities, with several persons per family affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tr Chen
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Mary Almont Livingston Fleming
Mained
Cingles
Wiessenberger
Chicago
Abraham Robinson
Bertha Robinson
Esther Jacobs
Wowao
Mary Deshau
Terre Haul
Dud
Bee
Dow
Jesus
Patiack
Levery Liseie
Ibis
Matilda Groen
Ested
Hn Teland
Chalx
Anita
Ike
Dadty
Hooin Siacen
I Then
Bier
Rham
Beth
Perenne
Elsa
Gual
Peter
Canale
Dow Sofia Berra
Vivenela Silva de
Toni
Janne
Keifod
Ted
Roger & Rrink
Daasiecon
Biestor
Nicholas
Tan
Arguete
Maine
Emer
Steccm
Postal Savings Banks of
Marie Weivilegee
Peel
Hbosk
Geners
Deposta
Kawer Queer Milla
Cuba
Chapis
Roger Queer Patiped
Crispi
Minnedaly
Pt. Paul
Offtcra Anil
Projartora
Dt Tapta Rut
Ford de Pesitern
Fieaw
Haron
Wan Seo Iver
Fonda Coveta
Darephesia Atel
Buatehal
Republicen
Perry
Pilver
Welcott
Joache Ressel
Phileethrsrigtg
SpSigeien
Lathor
Ating
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