Alfred Vanderbilt and New York society in late era
The piece surveys Alfred Vanderbilt's Newport plans and courtship, compares him with his late father Cornelius Vanderbilt, and notes New York society figures including General Harrison, the Bradley Martins, and Elsie French. It also critiques aging wine trends and wealth-driven tastes among modern millionaires.
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Alfred Vanderbilt
Newport
Germany
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
William K
Alfred
Rockry Hall
Theather
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Honore and
Potter Palmer, Jr
Chicago
Paris
French
Cornelius, Jr
Statesman Johannisberger and the Vintaged Power Network
High politicians are depicted as better judges of vintages than society leaders. The piece recalls Anthony Brady and John Chamberlain as酒 tastemakers with influence in politics. It notes George W. Brower of New York gaining a $5,000 salary through his refined drink knowledge and access to influential figures in park circles.
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Browser
Johannisberger
Mr. Brower
Hugh MebLaughlin
Rhine
Brower
Greater
New York
United States
Gen. Harrison
Warrison
Bradley-Martin
Bradley-Martins
London
Balmacann
Scotland
Bradley- Martins
Earl of Craven
Albany
Bradley- Martin
Sherman
Bradley-Martlin
Owen Langdon
Weir Mitchell
Mitchell
Anthony Brady
John Chamberlain
Washington
Johannaberger
George W. Brower
Hugh McLaughlin
Hig House
Spring cleaning uncovers notes between masters and servants
In St Louis housekeepers found inscriptions on hanging pictures revealing covert servant communications. Messages criticize mistresses as cranky and overworked, promise departures for marriage or returning home, and expose harsh hours and poor meals, hinting at a hidden network among house staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Boston professor defends higher criticism before Paterson church
Prof I C G Sheldon of Boston University spoke to the Newark Methodist Episcopal conference at Market Street Church Paterson N J asserting ministers would face heresy charges under grand inquisitions. He quipped about nine tenths. The younger clergy protested while Dr Butty urged unanimous consent for Sheldon to continue and Rev C M Kemble urged a courteous resolution of thanks.
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I. CG. Sheldon
Boston University
Newark Methodist Episcopal Conference
Mareket Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Paterson
N.J
Prof. Sheldon
Army Training Camps Proposed Across the Nation
Senator Hawley introduces a bill to establish four permanent army and national guard training camps, one per region, with surveys for site selection and a $10 000 appropriation. The plan, drafted with Secretary Root, calls for modern facilities and detail by Army officers, and a House measure is expected soon.
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National Guard
Hawley
Secretary of War
Root
A Miraculous Escape From Fire In St Petersburg
A fire at Lindgren's chemical and dye shop in St Petersburg, Russia trapped two janitor's daughters on the fourth floor. They leaped to safety and were caught unhurt by two passing soldiers before ladders arrived.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Lindgren
Fragmentary schedule notes amid unclear times
A jumble of times and initials lists unclear events or appointments. The readable items show 8:00 pm and 7:50 pm with scattered codes such as Jowaa and Minnet tow, CIT, and 7336 am, but no cohesive event or location is identifiable.
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Rae
Jowaa
Illinois Central timetable notes for Dubuque to Chicago route
Passenger schedule details Illinois Central trains between Dubuque and Chicago with daily and Sunday exceptions. Arrivals and departures listed at various times, including the Palace train to Omaha Sioux City and sleeper arrangements on the night service.
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Dubuque
Chicago
Lrive
Sund
Eave
Dally
Gally
Ciuces
Omaha
Sioux City
Farier
Eleepers
Dubuque to North McGregor and beyond train schedule details
The notice lists daily and special trains from Dubuque to North McGregor Chicago St Louis St Paul Omaha and other points with specific departure and arrival times. It notes through sleepers and coaches to St Paul Minneapolis and western destinations and directs readers to G. H. Lippincott for tickets at No 597 Main Street Dubuque Town.
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Red_ Wing
Northiia
Faribault
Mankato
Hem
Chicago
St. Paul
Great Western Limited
Sinod
Aed
Viekat
BR Nss
Chicago Pass
St. Louis
Chicago & St. Louis
Minneapolis
Waverly Pass
Savanna
North McGregor
Dubuque
North
Sabula
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs
le Crosse
Winona
Iowa
South Dakota
South Dakota. As Heretofore, the 8:30 P. m. Traim
Omaha
Pacific Coast
G. H. Lippincott
Main Street
Town
Reduced Rates For Populist Convention in Stow Falls
The BCRN offers reduced rail fares for the populist convention at Stow Falls South Dakota on May 9. Tickets and limits available through agents. Messages from MO G, FARMER, A G P, T A B, and Cedar Rapids agents of C R N Ry. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Stow Falls
S. D
Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Where Kanansa Leads Kansans in Daily Papers
The Leavenworth Times reports Kansans have 51 daily newspapers, noting a contrast with international readership as Austria Germany and Italy are mentioned in the discussion of newspaper reach and influence.
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Kanansa
Kansans
Leavenworth
Kan
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Hales Honey Os OF
Gilead
Chiron
N. Grittenton
N.Y
W. H. Torbert
Dubuque, la
Physicians
Molaro
Hie
Frantz & Clark
Security Building
Afe Palace Pharmacy
Jonn Kossuth
Iproprietor
Dpiebane Venture
Guttenberg
Peaslee’s
Velophone No
Peaslee
Dubuque, Ia
AL Mathews
Lindsay
Frantzen
Matthews, Lindsay
WLM
Address College
Rocky Mountain
Old Cottlea
Ben
Harrison
the Countess of
Cragon
Louis
Housewiven
Sheldon
Nervita
Nervita Medical Co
Glinton & Jackson
Chicaco
Ill
G. P.thorman
18Th
Clay Streets
Act of
Illinois
U.S
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A. M
Chicago Medical & Surgical Institute
Lasalle Avenue
C.O. D
California
Oregon
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Congresn
Northwestern
Diamond JO Line
Steamer
Paul
C. L. Peterson
Chicago Great Western Railway
Seventh and Main Streets
Evening Herald
Peasing
Lehighton
Aaya
Ne Northwest
Eighth Street
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Marshalltown
Des Bonner Bt. Joseph
Southwest
Burlington
Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Decorah Divie
Decorah Passen
Decorah Freigh
Owa Falls
Tle
Pas ‘Eet
Evseerses Prsbcdeep
Clinton-Davenport Pass
Minn Dakots
John G. Farmer
Gen. Pass
Ticket Agt
Thra
Norte
Enport
Lbarn
Exota
Ler Traine
Illinois Central Railroad Co
Housh
West Eighth Street
Tow Street
Burlington & Quincy
City Tickets Office
Pasenger Depot
Second S& Telephone
Greaves
la Crosse
Norwest
Inbu Pmr
Ceere Este Dmhy
Ceeeee Stazo ML
Supcsy
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Moline
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LaCrosse
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Ismaha
Denver
Dubuqui
St. Pau
St Paul
Diefenderfer
W. Uttley
City Pass
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Milwaukee
Racine
Elgin, Etc
Mockford
Beloit
Dladison
Janesville
Letrosse, Winona, St. Paul and
Minnespolis Hall Claire and
Chippewa Falls
Roma
Clinton
Freeport
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Maquoketa
City
Ottumwa
Lliam
Pat Princip
Lowa
Minnesota
NW Dakota
John T. Hancock & Sons
Goffees
Gereals
Main St
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