Opening of the Canal A Brio History of Chicago Drainage
Long, technical account details the sanitary district push to open a deep water canal from Chicago to Lockport to connect Lake Michigan drainage with the Des Plaines valley. It outlines water volumes, controlling works at Lockport, potential commercial and naval benefits, and costs.
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Chicago
Jan Go Weiler
Hannery
Cuba
Ae Peservoir
Locke Park
Chiettyo
Chieage
St. Taawrenee
Great Britain
Riwer Lakes
Detroit
Toledo
Mhimland Gattato
Lake
Rete
Nicaragua
Dalahodt
Drainie
Ching
Japan
Armortein
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Baster States
Navie
Thie Gourttey
Iaw
Ule
Muganthary
Chigase
Milton Dale
Lars
Congress
Mit
Othelas
Cammet- Woltee
Gulf of
Mex
England
Chienge
Alinoty
Vsplaines
Desplaings
Winole
Banquet at Julien House Honored Schrieber-Conchor Guests
Employers of the Schrieber-Conchor company were given a banquet Friday evening at the Julien house. Covers were laid for twelve and ten courses were served. The gentlemen present expressed deep pleasure at the royal carvery and their hosts' hospitality.
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Schrieber-Conchor Company
Julien House
Royrl & Rr Rocelyad Itrom
Germany and the Monroe doctrine warning Spectator piece
The Spectator argues Germany aims to outpace the United States by aligning with American voters and seeks South American expansion. It warns the U S to build equal naval and military strength to uphold the Monroe doctrine, or face humiliation from a patient, efficient German power.
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London
The
Spectator Today
Germany
American
England
America
Spectator
South America
William
United States
Missouri model town Tron Mountain described as ideal communist utopia
Kangax City Journal recounts Victor Smith’s claim of a Missouri town called Tron Mountain as the model of communism. It allegedly had no government, no courts, no theft, one barber monthly, arbitration by three men, universal work, shared goods, and no private wealth or cigars, in a self contained community.
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Missouri
Kangax City Journal
Balzac
Vyhere
South
Carolina
Victor Smith
Tron Mountain
Old Men Chewing Cew and Women Soul in Early Times
Fragmentary note recalls elders chewing ce w and women using soul in daily life. The phrase appears nonsensical and lacks clear people places or events to anchor a fuller summary.
Dixon McGovern fight heats up in New York headlines
Advance sale for the Dixon McGovern featherweight bout tops 10000 with rising interest. Dixon trains hard at Lakwood New Jersey aiming at 119 pounds while McGovern weighs about 122 pounds. Managers O Rourke and Harrig defend prospects, odds read 100 to 60 for McGovern amid public betting chatter.
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New York
Dixon-McGovern
Dixon
Lakwood
N. J
Nene
McGovern
Tom O'Rourke
O'Rourke
George
Sam Harrig
South Brooklyn
Terry
Jimmy Dougherty
Lenny
Gardner
Ike
Dougherty
Ben Jordan
Cal
Maher
McCoy
Corbett
Jeffries
Sharkey
Carr. Ryder & Adama Company
Charles Quade Ru led Former German American Citizen
Charles Quade an octogenarian German American of Dubuque died Saturday at his daughter's home in Washington street. Born in Hanover Germany January 12 1820 he lived in New York Providence and Dubuque where he farmed near Ballyclough Table Mound before moving to Dubuque twelve years ago. He leaves nine children Frank Augustus Henry William Geo Charles and five daughters Mrs George Bennett Mrs Charles Winthop Mrs Fred Baehler. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from St Johns Lutheran Cemetery with Rev Ficke officiating.
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Charles Quade
Sirs
Chas. Winders
Washington Street
Mr. Quaie
Dubuque
Ile
Germany
Hanover
Thereen Rothwick
America
New York
Providence
R.T
Mr. Quade
Ballyclough
Table Mound
Quade
Frank Quade
Mme
Tfe
Quadé
Frank
Augustus C
Henry
This City
Wimm
Geo
David City
Neb
Charles
Ames
Town
George Bennett
Charles Win
Roberts Continues Argument in Hall Washington Utah Convention
The Roberts committee resumed its session today with Mr. Roberts presenting his argument. He reviewed the action of the constitutional convention of Utah and urged that the convention fulfill Congress requirements for Utah and that polygamous marriages should no longer be allowed.
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Washington
Jania
Roberta Committee
Roberts
Utah
Engagements Not to Be Interrupted by Congress Says Roberts
In a legal argument Mr Roberts claimed there is no constitutional requirement or convention forcing previously contracted matrimonial engagements to be interrupted by Congress or similar authority. The statement centers on the interpretation of prior pledges and civil obligations amid constitutional debate. He argues such engagements stand unaffected by legislative or constitutional conventions.
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Roberts
Congress
England and America in a world of power and press
An American reader in the Times Republican discusses Britain, the Boer War, and global influence. The piece argues British unity and empire arise from defense of social and political rights, with American readers urged to study British press to grasp world affairs and the intertwined fates of England and the United States.
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Nottingham
Ens
Marshalstown
Germany
Europe
Italy
Spain
America
Cromwell
Lytton Puta
Richelieu
Continent
England
Atlantic
Boston Harbor
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Hoyle
Golon
Philippines
Dewey
Potter’s Ixranl
Aguinaldo
Modder River
Geronimo
Sitting Bull
Arizona
Old Seventh Cavalry
U. S A
Scott
Salisbury
Buller
Joe Chamberlain
Cecil Rhodes
Adjutant General's Department
War Department
Tushman
Castle Garden
Empire
New York World
Des Moines Leader
Stats Anzeiger
Sland
Returned to work at Cheney Bros in South Manchester
South Manchester Conn Jan 6 360 silk weavers at Cheney Brothers return to work after a strike for a quarter cent a yard wage increase. The mill resumes normal operation as usual with workers back.
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Manchester
Conn
Cheney Bros. Middle Min
Montana House Speaker Testifies in Clark Bribery Case
Washington January 6 Henry G Stitt speaker of the Montana house testified in the Clark bribery case before the senate privileges and elections committee. He described being approached by M Bickford representing Clark and offered payment for his vote and for assisting in property dealings tied to Clark McLaughlin. Stitt said he was offered 500 for services and later 50 000 to switch support. he sought further investigation before replying. He also recounted talks with A B Cook who offered 20 000 to vote Clark and his own stance on Clark’s bid for senator. He defended proposing 50 000 as a price, calling the act an outrageous crime and saying he acted as a detective.
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Washington
Jan
Henry G. Stitt
Montana House
Clark
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Campbell
Montana
Stitt
McLaughlin
Stift
M. Bickford
Big Name
Mr. Clark
Bickford
McLaughliin
Senate
Stuift
Stiff
A. B. Cook
Cook
Chirk
Prisoners of State Banished to Foreign Residences
Paris January reports that Geurin, found by the senate in a high court conspiracy verdict, is banished for ten years and starts confinement at Clairvaux. Buffet also banished for ten years remains at Brussels. Deronlede banished ten years travels toward Milan then Spain to San Sebastian.
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Phair
Paris
Geurin
Senate
Glace
Clairevaux
M. Geurin
M. Buffet
Brussels
M. Deronlede
Milan
Spain
San Sebastian
Breach of Promise Suit Over Engagement in Chicago
Miss Etta Thowrs, niece of Gen. Joe Wheeler, sues H. W Pahrney in the Illinois Supreme Court for $100,000 alleging breach of promise to marry. Pahrney, treasurer of a large patent medicine concern and reputed wealthy, allegedly courted her for over four years but broke off after his parents pressed him to wed another woman.
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Chicago
Etta Thowrs
Joe Wheeler
Supreme Court
H. W Pahrney
Parnes
Thomas
Minntonomah Monitor cost estimate for repairs
The surgery board at Teague Island navy yard reports that 426000 dollars are needed to restore the double Lurecresd monitor Minntonomah used in blockade duties off Cuba. It is believed the board will recommend a site for the vessel.
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Miontonomah Philadephia
Ian
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