Relief for Chicago Destitute Responds to Mayor’s Appeal
Chicago citizens fastened to Mayor Swift’s plea with a rapid relief effort amid cold and hunger. Police canvassing and postmen aided by Salvation Army workers fed and warmed more than 1,200 families in two days, with Postal Telegraph and Cable Co officials leading a major relief donation of 3000.
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Chicago
Swift
Hesing
Orers
Ark of the Salvation Army
Postal Telgraph and Cable Company
Banquet Honors Senator-Elect Platt in Albany
In Albany New York on January 27 Republicans held a banquet at Harmanus Bleecker hall for senator-elect Thomas C Platt. Nearly 1000 guests attended with state officers and party leaders present. Platt accepted the senatorship to succeed David B Hill and spoke to the assembled crowd.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas C. Platt
Avid B. Hill
Nevada glove contest bill advances in assembly
The Nevada legislature considers permitting a glove contest between Corbett and Fitzsimmons. the measure passes seven assemblies. Senator Lodge faces protests against the immigration bill led by steamship companies. Health reports on Senator George of Mississippi and various local incidents, including bank closure in Olympia and a deadly furnace accident in Jackson Ohio. Weather outlook for Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa notes cloudiness and light snow.
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Nevada
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Lodge
George
Mississippi
Washington
Lulu Allen
Allen
Daniel Lynch
Atte Center
Madison
Neb
John P. Jones
United States
Star Furnace
Jackson
Hugh Martin
Frank Davis
First National Bank
Olympia
Task
Oregon
New Brunswick
Arthur Edgemb
St. Johns
Patrijurn
Bloomfield
N. B
Joseph Popp
Toledo
St. Louis
Indiana
Oil
Michigan
Wisconsin
Markets show mixed activity across stocks bonds and grains
New York markets report mixed results with bankers' bills steady and government bonds firm. Chicago grains show wheat and corn fluctuations while pork and dairy futures move. Live stock trading in Chicago highlights varied price ranges amid large receipts and wholesale demand. Milwaukee grain corner notes tight oats and rye pricing.
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New York
United States
Pacific 6
Chicago
Danary
Burbanks
Hebrons
Laughter as Disease Across Neurological Debate
European doctors discuss a case from Australia of a man around 30 with odd neural laughter attacks. He laughs uncontrollably for minutes, then regains, with tickling starting at the left foot toes and rising to affect consciousness. Laughter is a function, disease when causeless and uncontrolled.
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Australia
Oli
Robbing Michigan Forests Threatens Lands Near Muskegon
Reported trespassing arrests highlight widespread timber theft across western Michigan. Investigations reveal skilled land lookers prowling for accessible wood and small mills operating on lands where owners have no claim. Several cases show boilers and equipment repurposed on remote tracts.
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Muskegon
Michigan
Laughter as a health force and symptom according to Wendell Holmes
The piece cites Dr. Wendell Holmes arguing human systems are driven by water and wind power, with tears and laughter representing these forces. He says laughter may aid digestion and nervous disorders, and not all laughter signals illness, noting some individuals laugh too easily while others never laugh.
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Wendell Holmes
N. Y. World
Doctors the Shah of Persia A New Jersey Physician’s Remarkable Post
Dr William S Vanneman of Salem New Jersey rose from Princeton and Penn to become court physician to the shah of Persia He cared for the shahs 600 wives and servants guiding the sickroom during cholera and political turmoil The article traces his path from missionary work in Persia to Teheran accompanied by the harem and notes his unusual status amid court intrigue and royal favor
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Hey
Vanneman
New Jersey
Solomon
William 8. Vanneman
Salem
N. J
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
Persia
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Tabriz
Dr. Vanneman
Teheran
Conductor Marks 3.2 Million Miles on Northern Pacific
W S Sherwood, dining car conductor for 23 years, chalk marks 525 on trips Atlantic to Pacific and 128 circles—about 128 world tours—totaling 3,212,000 miles. He ran Pullman routes 840 trips before joining Northern Pacific in 1883 and has survived without a wreck.
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Minneapolis
Coast
Atlantic
Pacific
Arizona Kid
Globe
W.S. Sherwood
Pullmans
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Mississippi
Western Ocean
Tacoma
N. Y
World of living creatures a vast catalog many species known
The latest enumeration lists 38 000 species of animals and insects are vastly more numerous. Insects alone may total around 2 060 000 with experts like Prof Riley arguing the count is far higher and suggesting 10 000 004 as a moderate estimate for insect species.
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Riley
Peary Aims for North Pole As Medalist Plans Return
Lieutenant R E B Peary, still confident of reaching the pole, outlined a bold plan after receiving the Cullom Geographical Medal. He would gather funds and a vessel, land Eskimo families and dogs on Greenland's northwest coast, stock supplies, and push north with a small crew to attempt the final conquest. General Horace Porter named marshal of the Washington inaugural parade.
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R. E B. Peary
North Pole
American Geographical Society
Greenland
R. E. Peary
Pole
Peary
Arctics
Horace Porter
New York City
Washington
Porter
Waldorf Astor's Ambition
The article describes William Waldorf Astor moving into British high society by buying a London newspaper and a Thames estate. He befriends the Prince of Wales and renounces U.S. allegiance to seek a peerage, hoping Victoria will grant him coronets on her birthday.
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William Waldorf Astor
Mr. Astor
Prince of Wales
Astor
United States
Victoria
Storing Silverware With Camphor Gum Keeps Bright
An exchange advises wrapping silverware with camphor gum to prevent discoloration and placing the wrapped pieces in a closed box for storage. The practice aims to preserve shine and prevent tarnish during long-term storage.
Railroad Time Fables Arrives Deparu No4 from west and More
Train schedule fragment lists arrivals and departures from west and east lines with daily and Sunday exceptions. Contains times for Lena Warren Galena and connections to Freeport and nearby stops, plus 800TH timetable entries and notes on daily services and exceptions.
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Freeport
Lena Warren
Galena
Trains and schedules on the Madison and Dodgeville lines
Freight trains carry passengers daily except Sunday. Passenger departures include Madison bound No 108 No 151 No 164 with arrivals from various points. Dodgeville line shows No 201 leaves Dodgeville, No 371 heads east, No 364 arrives, and through coaches operate to Rock Island Milwaukee Chicago with connections to Racine Janesville Beloit and further west.
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Madison
Cecceeene
Teseeccereses
Dodgeville Line
Dodgeville
Dodeville
Pnaey
Rock Ielant
Vevrenes
Racine
Janesville
Madison, Hockford
Chicago
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Freeport
B. Island
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Cedar Rapids
Jamaica
Council Bluffs
Kansas City
Chicago Great Western RY
Paul
Minneapolis
Des Moines
Bt. Joseph
Kansas O. Wy
South Freeport
Chicago Limited
Chicago Express
P.& K. C.lmited
Brewster House
Bgrewater House
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Relief For
New York Financial
Union & Ock
Milwaukee Grain
Ita
J. Plerpont
Morgan
Bond Syndicate
York
the Shah OF Persia
Wolff Lake
Chicago Chronicle
People OF the Day
Pullman Palace Car Company
Humphreys’ Mrd. CO
William Bt
Resorts
Zumperevs
F . Remphhes SY Med
Mexico
North-Western
J. J. Grafton
Chicago & North- Western Ry
Illinois Central
Trus
Madison Line
Chicago & Nort
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Moe Sas
Ono
Western
Holder
J.B Sweat
Fitz
H. Lord
Tkt. Agt
Tee
Srivea Freeport
Gore
Forresion
Farregion Oe
Tet
Ewee Teen
Business Directory
Tht
SANKS
Stover
A. Antrtin
Carhier
Prea
Fy ‘Lurman
Caen
State Bank
Galdwell
Stover Jacob Schaetsel
Snydsr
H. Brookmeian
Sanny Brookmeriba
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Fry's
Capital
Berens
Huya Rare
Jo UN O
Gms
A. Volebhs
Br Bowes
Frheport
B. Browary
A. Brown
Knowlton Brothers
Soldiers’ Monument
Ill
Europe
Freeport, Ii
Settinger
Collmann’& Company
Collmann
John
Collman
Graham
Orsrig
B.jungkans
J. W. Henney
John Fosha
O. Collmann
B. Schulte
Kerles Ke, Meyer
Obn
Sullivan
M. L. Parker
Lawiy
Insurance
Benjamin Rhodes
Build'g
BE. H. Place
Emmert & Burrell
Stephenson
Freeport, Ill
Tate
Stephenson Street
Ttt
Ll Lidwly
Frances Shimer
University of Chicago
Mount Carroll
Mt. Carroll Seminary
Idam
Gardner
Mt. Carroll
Ontario Veterinary College
Dittmar’s
Schmidt
Stephenson Nr
Holbrook
BRUGH
Cripple Creek
Colo
Perorsa
R. Somerville
General Passenger Department
Adama Street
Quette ‘Building
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