Sam Ward dies in Italy after a long life as lobbyist and gourmet
London dispatch reports Sam Ward a famed financier and lobbyist known as the King of the Lobby dies at Pegli Italy age 70. Born 1814 in New York, Ward rose from California fortune seeker to Washington power broker famed for hosting legendary dinners and his culinary innovations. He allied with English aristocracy, married Emily Astor, later lost fortune, and spent years abroad before death.
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Stranger Than Fiction. The Rich Beggar Peddler of London Dead
The deaf and mute London beggar who drew crowds on the Strand died in the Southwark Workhouse after decades of selling trinkets to support himself. He claimed aristocratic origins and a lost family fortune and spoke of a vow to exile himself for twenty years to punish his actions and eventually return home to aid a former betrothed.
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Two Thousand Sandwiches Challenge At British Bar
A British waiter bets a Shonsard Banes he can cut two thousand sandwiches in under 24 hours. The Briton accepts the wager amid a noisy dispute about French waiters and speed. Two thousand sandwiches are eventually prepared with witnesses present as hours pass.
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Nearest and Latest Men and Boys Clothing in Dunkirk
Factsworth announces on hand and receiving new stock of mens youth and boys clothing hats caps and gents furnishing goods. No trouble to sow goods and one price to all at the Buffalo One Price Crotaixe Store 47 Center Street Dunkirk.
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Sages Money Bags and the Great Wall Street Dealer
A long profile of Russell Sage, detailing his wealth, business moves, and frugal habits. The piece notes his early Troy store days, horse dealings, railroad leadership, and key investments with the Pacific Mail and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. It describes his wealth, public image, health habits, philanthropy, and role in finance while noting recent losses and continued wealth plausibly surpassing 32 million.
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A Considerate Official Tempered Justice With Mercy
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FRAO accaneen sis PILADELPH RAILROAD train timetable
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The Nickel Plate Adds New Passenger Equipment
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway announces new passenger equipment for a new track line 134 with the latest appliances for safe, speedy, and comfortable travel. Trains reach Union Depot at Van Buren street in Chicago, with a time change effective December 16 until further notice.
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