Snub for Belmonts denies entry to elite New York club
The Belmonts are rejected by the Chevy Chase Club governors for their quick post divorce marriage. Belmont faced opposition from friends and club rules as he sought membership in the exclusive Washington area club. Belmont holds many prestigious affiliations including Knickerbocker, Metropolitan, New York Yacht Club, and Paris Jockey Club. Perry Belmont is president of the Allied Hunt Club which Chevy Chase regards as a subordinate member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Belmont
Chevy Chase Club
New York
Washington
Mr. Belmont
Balmont
Belmont
Chevy Base
Metropolitan
Knickerbocker
Manhattan
New York Yacht Club
Army and Navy
Jockey Club
Turf and Field
Reading Room
Newport
Paris
Hunt
Chio
Chevy Chase
Seventeenth Die In San Francisco Lodging House Fire
The San Francisco lodging house on Twelfth Street near Connecticut Avenue burned shortly after midnight Thursday killing seventeen people and injuring many, including fireman W. A. Cole who was tossed from a ladder and fatally injured. Reports say many women were inside and believed to have perished.
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San Francisco
Twelfth Street
Connecticut Avenue
W. A. Cole
Postal Department Breaks Record for Undelivered Mail Returns
The Washington dead letters division set a record in March 1906 by returning 374 1B79 undelivered letters and packages. The total for March was 225 438, and a single day high of 488 returns occurred on the 28th.
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Postal Department
Washington
Inrch
Great Month for Imports at New York Port
Col E Fowler port appraiser reports May at New York harbor tops records with imports valued at 86 081 528 07, signaling peak trade. Roosevelt faces twist in Washington politics amid third term talk stemming from Harriman backed plot. Minnesota approves two cent fare bill after rejecting compromise plan. Thaw case delays persist as District Attorney appeals. Anna M Bradley to plead mental responsibility in Arthur Brown murder indictment. Morrison farmer strangled by bushes while riding wagon in Scott township. Federal mediation ends threatened railroad strike. 20 000 workers gain wage increases. Frank J Constantine jailed in New York over Chicago murder case. second prison death in Charlestown MA reported.
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New York
Col. E. Fowler
Fire Devastates $7 Million Plant in San Francisco
J A Bratton president of the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company estimates the loss at 2.6 million after Tuesday’s fire. He says the plant was worth 7 million and over one eighth of it was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bratton
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Busse Wins Chicago Mayoral Race in 1923 Election
Fred A. Busse, Republican, elected Mayor of Chicago for four years by a plurality of 1921 votes. Dunne previously defeated Harlan by 24,618, with totals showing Busse 104,839 and Dunne 161,714. Socialist George Koop polled 13,409 and Prohibitionist Brubaker 5,875. John R. McCabe was elected city clerk. John Bh. Trdeger won the Democratic treasurer post, over Gen. Edw. C. Young.
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Anger
Metropolis
Fred A. Busse
Mayo
Chicago
Edward &. Dunne
John M. Harlan
Busse
Dunno
George Koop
We Ae
Edw. C. Young
John R. McCabe
Chicago Mayoral Election and Traction Debates Highlight Campaign
Thomas FP Little trailed Mayor Dunne, losing to My McCabe by 15 414 as Frederick A Busse emerged as Chicago’s four year mayor seeking traction ordinances and a new city charter. Busse, previously Illinois treasurer and postmaster, was injured in a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck before his nomination.
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Thomas FP. Little
Dunne
My McCabe
Chicago
Frederick A. Busse
Mr. Busse
Tlinois
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Busae
Spirit Messages From Hodgson Through Mrs Piper
Dr. Isaac Funk outlines in The Psychic Riddle a claimed spirit communication from the late Dr. Richard Hodgson to Prof. Hys lop via Mrs. Piper of Boston. The messages describe trance writing and sensations in the ethereal realm, suggesting a future life demonstration though uncertainties remain about identifying Hodgson.
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Richard Hodgson
Lving
Hyslop
Piper
Boston
Isaac Funk
New York
Funk
Hodgson
Hayslop
Punk
Nebraska Governor Signs Railway Commission Bill
All Around the Globe reports Gov. Sheldon of Nebraska has signed the railway commission bill with immediate effect. In a crime note, Nancy Miller from Pittsburg was stabbed seven times with a butcher knife by Walter Howard after a breakup, resulting in her death. Hugh G. Shaugh, organizer of the Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks, was dismissed from the railway mail service, having served in the Los Angeles division and discharged two weeks earlier.
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Gov. Sheldon
Nebraska
Railway Commission
Misa Nancy Miller
Pittsburg
Walt Vesn
Knolfe
Walter Howard
Hugh G. Shaugh
Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks
Railway
Shaugh
Los Angeles
Government Could Run Railroads At Great Cost
Government ownership of railways would cost about 143.244 billion dollars for full control including terminals and depots. The plan relies on appraising assets, issuing government bonds, and using condemnation to settle disputes while creating a Secretary of Railways to manage the system. Switzerland's method of paying twenty five times average net earnings over twenty years is cited as precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Switzerland
London ratepayers march to Trafalgar square protest
Thousands demonstrated through London to Trafalgar Square in a mass meeting opposing further municipal ownership by the London County Council. The procession featured fifty gramophones playing critical remarks about wastrels as part of a broad anti municipal reform message. The meeting pledged to mobilize voters against the progressive socialist party on March 2.
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London
Trafalgar Square
London County Council
Progressive Socialist Party
Party of Municipal Reform
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
The
Nation
Liberal Weekly
Great Britain
Plehou
France
Germany
Trade Outlook Holds Steady As Markets Expand
Chicago reports unusually favorable conditions with brisk trade in Doster's trade and rising bank loans at peak levels. Outside buyers purchase spring and summer stocks while transportation and freight move easily. Mercantile collections stay solid. bank clearings reach 224,448,076, up 18.8 percent from the prior year. Failures in the district total 22 versus 20 last week and 20 a year ago.
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Chicago
Dun
Bright spring market outlook eases liquidation in New York
Broadstreet's Commercial Report notes a favorable week with easing liquidation in securities and steadier money markets, aided by strong eastern demand and a record three month trade. Collecting remains slow due to delivery delays and farm product congestion, while failures rise modestly. Wheat and corn exports show year over year variation, with fiscal year totals climbing.
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New York
United States
Canada
Broadstreet
Chicago Cattle to Indianapolis and beyond price report
Commodity prices across markets from Chicago to Toledo list cattle hogs and sheep ranges, grains wheat corn oats rye and specialty items with figures in dollars and cents. Notable entries include Chicago hogs 4.00 to 6.90, St Louis hogs 4.00 to 6.70, New York cattle 4.00 to 0.95, butter 27 to 30 cents, eggs 14 to 17 cents, wheat No 2 around 76 to 92 cents, corn No 2 42 to 48 cents.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
P Petroit
Milwaukee
New York
Toledo
James Young dies in San Diego founder of Hammond
Obituary notes James Young, cofounder of Hammond, Indiana with M. M. Towle, dies in San Diego California after thirty years of activity. The brief obituary records his role in developing Hammond and his death location.
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James Young
M. M. Towle
Hammond
Ind
San Diego
Cal
Biro
Spartan Mills
Spartanburg
D. C
B Street
Oakland
Mia
Martha Soderberg
Erland Hy. Soderberg
Steryedors
World Sunday School Convention to Meet in Rome
The Great Event in Christendom gathers in the Eternal City next May for the Math World Sunday School Convention. Delegates representing 262,000 Sunday schools and 26,000,000 members from regions worldwide will attend with language diversity and plans for four days of events including a vesper service inside the Coliseum. An international committee issued the call led by Dr. Bailey of Philadelphia, with the American delegation traveling on the chartered steamer Romani. The Rome voyage will stop at Madeira, Gibraltar, Naples, Pompeii, Genoa and more before returning.
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Rome
Italy
London
St Louie
Jerusalem
Christian Church
Iceland
Cape Colony
Alaska
Tibet
Hormontots
Ft Fa
Coliseum
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Sweden
Switzerland
Mexico
Canada
Bailey
Philadelphia
America
International Sunday School Association
Boston
Madeir
Gibraltar
Naples
Pompeli
Genoa
Post Office Reforms Strain Supplies Division
The Post Office Department enforces yearly supply orders for each post office. Assistant Postmaster General De Graw reports over 7 000 requisitions from postmasters. The division faces 14 500 unfilled orders while daily receipts fall to 500–600, with efforts to raise filled requests to 1 000–1 100 daily within two weeks. Twine supply for railway mail service remains tight but contractors expect improved shipments next week.
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Rele
Post Office Department
de Graw
Dostodices
Soak The News and Rail Barons in Vague Debates
A fragmented column mocks conferring elites including Rockefeller and Carnegie, noting philanthropy versus restitution. It references railroad leaders, suffragists, and politicians debating policy while ridiculing attempts to restore public confidence through testimonials from riders. Several historical figures are name‑checked in a satirical, opinionated piece.
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Corelli
Cuba
Washington
Ralse
Dr Williams Pink Pills Publicized As Reliable Cure All
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as safe and effective with no harmful drugs in the formula. A testimonial from Mrs N B Whitley of Boxley Arkansas cites relief from chronic stomach trouble and fainting spells after using the pills, claiming improved strength and health. The copy asserts the pills create new blood, treat ailments from anemia to nervous disorders, and are sold nationwide by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
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Mont
Williams
Hodashold
United States
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N, Y
Ors
Bir as a Bir reflects a maverick tradesman tale
A fragment from the New York Globe recalls a colorful character known for bold craft and a signature mark. The terse verse hints at a boastful rivalry, a dyed mustache, and a leaving of a personal trademark as a claim of identity.
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New York Globe
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Constitutional Disease
The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure known to the medical profession for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and aiding Nature, with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Testimonials requested and Toledo Ohio address provided.
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Hull
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggista
Poverty’s Reign Ended by Father’s Palys
A Philadelphia Ledger style verse recalls a girl named Alys and a claim of poverty’s reign. It mentions Eyas Alice and a father who built palys, signaling a shift away from hardship as stated in the compact period piece.
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Alys
Eyas Alice
Philadelphia Ledger
Senate tale of morphine and a clever hen
A Memphis newspaper humor piece recounts Senitor Butt and Representative De Rossit trading a bizarre story about feeding morphine to a dog and a hen that laid eggs after nibbling poisoned pills. The eggs allegedly cure malaria, and the anecdote ends with a joke about keeping the hen dosed.
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Butt
Arkansas Senate
de Rossit
Sen
Senator
Memphis
Grape-Note touted as healthful drink substitute in old ad
A conservative woman praises Grape-Note as a healthful substitute for meat and coffee. She claims six years of use for young and old, noting improved nerves, steadier weight, and better health after adopting hot water, fruit, and Postum cereal. She references The Road to Wellville and urges readers to read the booklet.
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Beneft
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Wellville
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Sana Say
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Arthur Brown
Utah
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Scott Township
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Mase
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Angistis Garrett
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Dem bin Siete
Atson
Sherman
Dein
Garrett
Dan
John
Chapin
James Curtiza
Waiter
Gurnee
Dem
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Dew
Isaac Ft. Millikeny Domesese
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ETM
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Tee
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Mason
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Jonroe Heath
En Seed
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Harrison, Sr
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Step
de Witt C. Cegier
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Empstead Washinens
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John TD. Hopkins
Dom
Swift
Tye
Carter H
Harvison
Rod. Evant
Carter EH
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Carter FL
Harrinon
Dent
Carter IT
Harelson
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Teepe
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