Guffey Stays Bloated Figure in Pennsylvania Politics
James McClurg Guffey, a wealthy oil, mining, and political boss in Pennsylvania, defies the belief he is politically dead. He shifts from Bryan opponent to Bryan ally, funding campaigns, and reemerging after reform waves. He is described as a shrewd magnate with coal, silver, and gold interests across multiple states.
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James McClurg Guffey
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Julian Hawthorne
Mr. Hawthorne
Guffey
Pittsburg
William F. Harrity
Harrity
Coal King
Reconciled to Carnegie Lovejoy Faces Financial Setback
Francia T. F. Lovejoy once a Carnegie Steel partner and ally of Frick endured a decade of conflict with Andrew Carnegie. He faced a $1,000,000 “Lovejoys Folly” residence project and heavy stock losses after sinking funds into Western mining and failed ventures. After months apart, Carnegie aided his finances, though Lovejoy says Carnegie helped him.
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Francia
T. F. Lovejoy
Carnegie Steel Co
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Alee
H. ¢. Frick
Lovejoy
Mr. Frick
New York
Pittsburg
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Dreyfus Forgeries Linked to War Minister Piequart
The article recounts Piequart's pivotal role in exposing Esterhazy as the author of the bordereau and his fight against a Dreyfus miscarriage. It details the 1895 discoveries, court-martials, Piequart's removal, and the protracted process leading to Dreyfus's vindication and Picquart's rise.
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Georges Ploquart
France
Alfred Dreyfus
Dreyfus
Emile Zola
Iplea
Col. von Schwarzkoppen
Esterhazy
Col. Piequart
Col. Sandherr
Secret
Col
Piequart
Fsterhazy
Picquart
Butterfly A Busy Bee Lord Crewe Moves to Colonial Secretary
The Earl of Crewe, noted for his striking looks, is promoted from Lord President of the Council to Secretary of State for the Colonies with a salary of 26000 a year. His prior role mainly involved presenting parliament with the sword and facing criticism over the value of the post.
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Earl of Crewe
House of Lords
Lord Crewe
Lord Rosebery
Rosebery
Birrell
Crewe
Purely feminine puff styles and hair foundations
An article notes fashion shifts toward natural puffs built from one’s own hair, with guidance on creating soft, conical knots and avoiding tight rows. It covers puff counts, balance with hats, and the influence of English styles on American coiffures, plus a separate description of a lace trimmed bustier and matching yoke details.
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Wonen
Cushion Pin Tray Trend Described For Quiet Vanity
A feature notes the decline of bulky pincushions on small toilet tables. It introduces a tree shaped white and green box as a decorative cushion holder. The cushion is richly stuffed with gold thread cords and a velvet stem, topped by wire netting for hatpins.
Embroidering Towels in Color Becomes Fashionable
The new trend of color embroidering towels offers relief from plain white work and allows matching with room furnishings. It provides variety in treatment with colors used in multiple ways. Favorable stitches include Wallachian and satinized, but avoid cotton threads as they fade. use high quality silk.
Charming Cushion Covers for Easy Laundered Decor
Small printed wash fabrics are made into cushion covers with a centered cushion and four envelope style flaps. A few stitches secure the cover so it can be easily removed for laundering. Available in floral, conventional, nursery themes and rhymes in colorful designs.
Clever summer blouse design with hidden underbust strip
A practical sewing tip describes adding a straight under strip with buttonholes to join water and skirt, allowing the blouse to be buttoned to the underwaist for a cooler summer dress. The method emphasizes easy washing and breathable fabric.
Curious Collage of Rural Quips and Verse
A rambling collection of whimsical remarks, poems, and sketches recounts country life. It mixes jokes about baby rabbits, Columbus imagery, an ex-politician turned sexton, dating and marriage quips, and light verse about summer, school, and social antics.
Mining activity in Pearl Idaho and surrounding districts grows
Sinking resumes at the Alexander shaft in Pearl Idaho while Lucky Ridge leasers report rich ore in their crosscut tunnel. Dewey leasers expect a strike soon as Neble Mining cleans a long tunnel. Warren Refining plant in Warren Pa was damaged by a storm, costs estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Alexander
Pearl
Idaho
Lucky Ridge
Crosccut
Dewey
Neble Mining Company
Tlorseshow Bendhow
Long
Warren Refining Company
Warren
M. W. Jamieson
American Smelting & Refining Company
Daniel Guggenheim
Red Cloud
Hailey
Milford
Star
Halley
Hercules
Burley
Bellevue
Michigan
William EB. Galligher
Rellanéé Company
Tenabo
Gem Consolidated
Salt Lake
Galligher
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Bunny
Columbus
America
Alps
Boon
Lucifer
Henge
Boston
Birdie
Magnus
Byron Williame
Land of Company
Girlie
Amab Famated Copper Company
Andeonda
St. Lawrence
Butte
Gillie
Monterey County
California
San Francisco
Thia
United States
Canada
Mexicco
Meory Ht, Merton & Co
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