Smallpox fears and city bribe charges in scattered notes
A fragmentary 1900 era summary notes smallpox concerns in Chicago and warding off disease, a National Wool Manufacturers report cites U S sheep totals and a 1900 wear clip rise, plus a tributes to the late Hon C L Drum anand. It also mentions Cleveland council bribe cases, City officials, and theatre advertisements amid broad civic news and reform talk.
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The
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
United States
Panama Canal cost estimates and concession terms outlined
A damaged OCR fragment discusses canal project costs and concession terms. It notes varying estimates for the canal's price under different rates and references Panamanian routes and U S government conditions tied to concessions. Names and precise figures are uncertain due to unreadable text.
Secretary of State backs foreign corp fees law for Indiana
Governor Gun and Secretary Hunt urge a new bill to require foreign corporations doing business in Indiana to pay incorporation fees and taxes based on capital in the state. They note evasion through filings and out-of-state incorporation and say a prior bill was delayed, but discussion continues with lawmakers and industry agents.
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Gun
Wison B. Hint
Secretar
Indiana
Secretary of State
Fragmentary 19th Century Meeting Notes Hint at Early Plans
The readable portion notes many members of a group gathered at their stands, with 82 in Deen preparing. It mentions actions to be taken early in the next season and hints at schedules or steps to follow, though details remain unclear.
Ship Subsidy Bill Proposes Vague Navy Aid and Shipping Subsidies
Fragmentary OCR reveals a historical draft detailing the ship subsidy bill. It outlines subsidies for United States vessels in foreign trade, rates per voyage, caps by tonnage and speed, foreign-built vessel rules, and crew nationality requirements. It mentions apprentice provisions and mail service, with further stipulation on American ownership and build origin. The text includes scattered references to enforcement and naval considerations, though many phrases are garbled.
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Lowell
Messirs
Cone
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Treasury
Cael
Amelia Dey
Maite
Vos Dela
Itimenat
A Backward Child and Rickets Warning
A short health note warns of rickets in backward teething children due to poor nutrition and digestion. It recommends Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil and proper feeding, urging prompt action to prevent consequences. The advice appears from a New York address on Fear Street.
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Scott
Finance and commerce figures from treasury report reveal surplus
The Treasury presents a comprehensive annual statement for the year ending June 30, 1900, showing a surplus of 3797. The report details total revenues and expenditures, bullion deposits, coinage and seigniorage, and notes national bank changes under the currency act. It outlines bullion flows, silver standard uses, and the growth of chartered banks, with capital totals and the shift toward national banking.
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Saeveary Gane
Seerees
Tutal
Minis and Assey
Gale Cnms
Treasury
Vais
Wiigr
Gerberst
Peapit
Eh TV Tele
Uniti
Tegen Lin
Eve
Industrial Trade and Production in 19th Century Summary
A historical report surveys domestic industry and commerce, detailing 1899 and 1900 production, imports, and exports. It highlights growth in manufactured goods, varying import shares, agricultural output gains, and overall export values with percentages and key sectors. Names of firms, quantities, and specific years appear as data points.
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Shottal Haporns
Tani
Aptilles Wholly
Thue
Agiinet
Hama
Ali
Forestry, Fisheries and Miscellaneues
Corp
Courts hear various civil suits and appeals in progress
Daniel Maley sues Theodore Monch for a five dollar claim. The Ryan vs. Phen Accident and Sick Benefit case is appealed to the circuit court from Justice Tancey. William Ford sues I T Adams for two thousand five hundred dollars for injuries from a South Wayne sewer project contractor. Samuel Anderson sues Moses Hoffman for one hundred dollars. Judge John H. Aiken presides as cases move, including Alphonse Marx vs Weil Brothers and Keystone Manufacturing Co. vs Bandelier Athich, with jury deliberations ongoing. Mason Long & Co. changes to Mason Long Commission Company by court permission. Special judge Edward OToarke rules on White Godfrey findings awaiting supreme court appeal. Marriage licenses issued for Arave F. Gramer and Sarai B. Davis. James af Bkisgom and Susjy BL Friefline.
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Daniel Maley
Theddore Monchen
Henry Golerick
William Ryan
Phen Accident and
Circuit Court
Tancey
Leonarn Brothers
William E. Ford
I.T. Adams
South Wayne
H. Smith
R. DB. Dreibelbiss
Samuel Anderson
Mosés Hoffman
H. OW. Diclauan
Tor Court
John H. Aiken
Alphonse Marx
Weil Brothers
Keystone Manufacturing Company
Bandelier
Athich
Kara
Conover Bros
Adais
Edward O'Tourke
Marcus L. Barn
James Tait
Mason Long & Co
Mason Long Commission Company
W. J. Vesey
White-Godfrey
Supreme Court
Aorave F. Gramer
Sarai B. Dasvis
Express Company Settles in Toledo Lawsuit
The long running suit of Calvin Cone against Thomas Pratt of the United States Express Company was notified as settled out of court. Cone, once general western agent, claimed a life contract and was previously removed, with a sought sum around 22,000 dollars. The final settlement amount was not disclosed, but rumors place it near 99 thousand dollars.
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Toledo
Wttomers
Calvin Cone
Thomas Pratt
United Sta Express Company
United States
Cone
General Western
Nine Railroad Workers Killed In Collision
Nine railroad workers died when a train collided with a freight vehicle in Suiban California during a foggy morning. The accident also injured several others as victims slept in their bunks aboard the work train near Vandenston. Communication and rescue crews responded quickly as authorities began investigations into the cause of the fatal wreck.
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Suiban
Vandenston
Local Medical Ad Debates Treatment for Leg Injury
Bluinton of Thackerville Texas paid over $300 for a cure to a running sore on his leg. The ad claims Buckjen's Arainea guarantees relief or a remedy. The text is a fragmented, old advertisement with mentions of doctors and a controversial cure.
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Bluinton
Thackerville
Tex
Buek- Jen
Sobd Bey Prior & Ti
Denggists
Women flee Red Light District as city raids rise
In New York the exodus of women from Red Light tenements follows authorities’ crackdowns on landlords who issued notices, sending many to Brooklyn New York and other eastern cities. The Salvation Army opens an industrial house for fallen women as part of the response.
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New York
Hrooklin
New Ter
Simultansnus
Salvation Army
Army
Lise Page's Climax Salve Advertised for Burns
An ad touts Lise Page's Climax Salve as a quick burn pain remedy promising relief in under five minutes and preventing blisters. It markets the product as the cook's best trend for skin care and kitchen accidents.
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Lise Page
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