Market Tone Shifts on Speculation and Freight Demand
Chicago reports a split week with speculative mood dampened by rising call money and buoyant business signals. Rail traffic surges, equipment orders rise, and a higher freight-rate schedule is being considered as bank clearings show growing activity. Wheat bears persist despite futures staying above recent lows while corn holds firm amid steady receipts. Foreign demand remains robust with 4.5 million bushels exported from American ports.
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Chicago
Wall
LaSalle
Aguinaldo in a Box Surrounded by American Forces
Insurgent chief Aguinaldo and his army are reported encircled after Col. Hayes captured Aguinaldo's secretary and 172 bolo men near Carranglan. A 60,000 troop buildup heightens pressure as Filipino forces, weakened by disease and poor supply, face a strong American pursuit.
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Lianeras
Young
San Jose
Aguinaldo
Carranglan
Castro Captures Porto Cabello After Eight Hours Fight
Reports from the state and navy departments confirm the surrender of Parades at Porto Cabello Venezuela after eight hours of combat. The ruined city area and at least 800 killed or wounded marked Sunday’s battle as Gen Paredes resisted before Gen Castro’s forces, aided by Gen Guerra’s land attack and relief from Dr Braisted and other surgeons aboard the Detroit.
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Castro
Porto Cabello
State
Navy
Venezuela
Paredes
Ciprina Castro
Ramon Guerra
Baredes
Guerra
Braisted
United States
Detroit
Democrats plan new daily newspaper in Chicago
An obscure wire report hints at a proposed Democratic daily in Chicago. The item mentions names such as Gparke and John Balentine with unclear references to figures and events, and notes fleeting phrases about yellow jack quarantine and Obie before ending with fragmented date mentions.
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Chicago
RC Mga
John Balentine
Christian
Swiss chimney sweep job opened to competition
In Grisonfi Canton the post of communal chimney sweep, a state empowered official, was opened to competitive bidding. The job pays 160 dollars a year and attracted many applicants, mostly schoolmasters from Italy, a sign of the era's unrest.
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Switzerland
Grisonfi
Italy
Boston
First Class Sewing Machines Featured by Smyth Co
The John M. Smyth Co of Chicago at 150 to 166 West Madison street promotes a vast illustrated catalogue with household goods and prices. A sample Melba sewing machine ships for 14.23 dollars and reflects the firm’s long trusted catalog show of value and reliability for families.
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John JM. Smyth Co
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Melba
John M. Smyth Company
Verne and Braddon Prolific Writers Compared
The article notes Jules Verne has written six more books than his years lived, while Miss Braddon has fifty five novels to her name in thirty seven years, highlighting remarkable literary productivity.
Nickel Plate offers excursion tickets for parties on one fare
From November 9 to December 1, inclusive, excursion tickets for parties of three or more traveling together on one ticket at one fare will be sold to points in Western Ohio and Indiana on the Nickel Plate Road. The line promises abundant small game for sportsmen and scenic enjoyment along the route. Dewey references are noted in a light aside about a street vendor.
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Chicago
Torono
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chiazige
Compavuen
Loindo
Otie
R. G
Toomison
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wolfsonlagcir
Ohio
Indiana
Grain-O new grain drink as coffee substitute
Try Grain-O ask your grocer for Grain-O the food drink that replaces coffee. Suitable for children and adults it has the rich seal brown color of mocha and java but is made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach. Priced 34 cents per package at grocers.
Russia and England in Asia and Other Briefs
Russia’s Asiatic possessions are three times England’s size yet host 23 million people versus England’s 287 million. Coughs to consumption fears with Kemp’s Balsam free samples from druggists. Vienna police must swim row and telegraph. Laxative Bromo Quinine promises a cold cure or money back. Thanksgiving Nickel Plate Road fares for Nov 29 to Dec 1 within 160 miles. A Peerless daily Express Trains trip.
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Russia
England
Asia
Nickel Plate Road
Young dialogue on Hamlet ends with a comic twist
A young woman criticizes Hamlet with a light tone and laments Ophelia’s drowning and Hamlet’s death. Her companion, not a tragedy expert, proposes a marriage ending as the fix, offering a humorous offset to the play’s ending.
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Hamlet
Joe
Ophelia
Hart's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Rewards
Frank J. Cheney and partners swear to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hart's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn before Notary A. W. Gleason on December 6, proclaims the cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by Druggists for 75 cents in Toledo.
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Lucas County
Frank J. Cagary
F. J. Duxunsy & Co
Toledo
Hart
Frank J. Cheney
Unique Rotunda Floor at London Coal Exchange
The coal brokers meet on a rotunda floor inlaid with a mariner’s compass design. A border of Greek fret surrounds it, using upward of 4 000 wood pieces. Nearly every English wood variety appears in this decorative scheme.
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London Coal Exchange
Grain-O Food Drink For Children Offers Coffee Substitute
What Do the Children Drink Dont git them tea or coffee Have you tried the new food drink called GRAIN O It is delicious and nourishing and takes the place of coffee The more Grain O you give the children the more health you distribute through their systems Grain O is made of pure grains and when properly prepared tastes like the best grades of coffee but costs about a dime a day All grocers sell it 15c and 25c
Bold Escape Sparks Guard Action at Prisons
A prison guard intervened when rumors of gas escaping prompted him to seize his gun and react, prompting questions about vigilance and safety procedures at the facility.
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Stubb
Penn
Nickel Plate Road Thanksgiving Round Trip Fare Promotion
The Nickel Plate Road offers one and one-third fare for a round trip from November 20 to 30 with return by December 1, valid within 150 miles. Inquiries go to railway agents.
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Nickel Plate Road
Mysterious Cascareta Candy Cathartic Endorsed for Health
An advertisement touts Cascareta Candy Cathartic as a universal health aid. It claims to kill microbes in the stomach and bowels, regulate the liver, aid digestion, and improve regularity. Sold by druggists for 10 cents with a mail price and free sample offer from The Sterling Remedy Co.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
Can
New York
Frozen butterflies Found Near North Pole
Mountain climbers report finding fragile butterflies lying frozen on snow. They shatter if mishandled but revive and fly once warmed. Six species have been located within a few hundred miles of the north pole.
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North Pole
Lane's Family Medicine Daily Bowels Remedy
Advertisement notes Lane's Family Medicine producing a daily bowel movement remedy. Claims health benefits including gentle action on the liver and kidneys and relief for sick headaches. Price listed as 25 and 0c.
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Lane
Rail promotional notice for Philadelphia trip Exposition fares
An old travel promotion advertises a round trip to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition on November 14 and 23. Tickets are sale date only with return within ten days, featuring Peerless Trio Express Trains and sleeping car reservations.
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Nickel Plate Road
Philadelphia
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