Wealthy Railroad Imperials Rise From New Fortunes
A late 19th century profile notes John W. Gates Tarrman Farriman and peers amassing vast fortunes as railroads expand. It highlights Wall Street figures James Moore and Charles Schwab, the era’s "millionaire builders," and traces rapid gains tied to industrial consolidation and railroad development across the nation.
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Kerry Man Worth Million From Poverty to Wealth
The article recounts the rise of Le Bus from poverty to power within the Burley Tobacco Society, detailing early struggles, his ascent in the tobacco industry, and his current influence. It notes testimony in a U.S. court case involving the Darley Tobacco Company and the Harley Tobacco Society, with references to his career history and current holdings.
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Stitch tally ties at Katesy City tailor studio
Fragmented OCR describes a tailor named tEP TALLY OF STITCHES and mentions a cockerel prize, a diamond, and a Golden Wyandotte. Details are garbled with numbers and broken phrases, but reference to a prize or event involving a cockerel and a diamond appears.
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Thugs Decoy Duel Luring Bride to Crime Scene
A distressed tale follows a New York bride to Arizona and California as a decoy scheme leads to kidnapping. In Guadalupe Street a hotel rear entrance becomes the setting for a pair of accomplices and a missing husband while legal maneuvers unfold with parole and a Home restraint awaiting.
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Unclear El mira mob at Mosmon. Reynolds case stirs crowd
Reported incident in Elmira recounts a dispute involving a man named Reynolds and women activists at a hotel. The telegrams and police actions reference legal and political tensions amid a suffrage protest and a controversial hobbyist gathering.
Fragmented OCR notes on trades, prices, and people across many places
A garbled set of OCR fragments references homes farms addresses prices and names across locations including Vyoers, Vedra, Hatha, Lon, and AP wire. It mentions selling property and various offers, with scattered names like Meri, Troyer, Aris, and Mis Mo Boatafuey Staite, in a chaotic record of commerce and notices.
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Fragmented note on New York event and Moats at Lae station
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions New York and Moats with unclear context. It references a station or setting, but key names and actions are obscured.
Pry Night Event Sparks Local Rumors and Bets
A fragmentary notice describes a Pry Nament event in Lowlanen near Simuntet with mentions of an upcoming offer and a bet on an Eton contest. The readable text hints at a community gathering and wagering activity attracting local interest.
Pastor Divides A Church After Scandal Revealed
A pastor at a Minnesota church faced charges as congregation factions clashed over his conduct. Members allege a years long pattern of abuse, with deacons and elders weighing in on the pastor’s ouster and the church’s future, while authorities investigate possible criminal actions.
Man seeks second wife after failed marriage appeal
A man from Lasseepod wate seeks to end his first marriage and marry again after his spouse died or disappeared. He petitions for permission to remarry, asking for legal relief as he pursued his longtime love. The case outlines his plan to abandon his current home and wed his former partner.
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Givenese
Larsen
Keating Brothers Learn They Were Deceive by Fire Destruction
John and Jerry Keating of Chicago, longtime residents, discovered they were targets of a scam after Jerry referenced their mother's name while discussing a 27th United States Army draft era incident. Authorities caution residents to verify identities before sharing personal details.
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Prineston Gazette Confirms Foreman Election At NJ Plaza
Nat Tolarste Bnebe Prinestom reports from Princeton that a local foreman election is set for a 20 place event at Prin de tonian. Secret net WF endorses maker candidates and calls for orderly voting amid tight race.
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