Let Us Use Reason on the Iroquois Theater Disaster
A Chicago fire tragedy at the Iroquois Theater killed about six hundred of two thousand spectators. The piece argues for calm, seeks accountability for stage and safety apparatus, and warns against panic while stressing that absolute safety is impossible.
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Chicago
Unib
Friendship of two Iowa veterans spans years at Colorado banks
On New Year’s Day this year Captain B D Harper president of Union Bank received his twenty fifth greeting from Colonel Thomas Ensign president of First National Bank Colorado Springs. The pair first met in 1878 after serving in the Civil War era Zouaves and Iowa cavalry, and since then have exchanged annual greetings each New Year.
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B. D. Harper
Union Bank
Thomas Ensign
First National Bank of
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Harper
Burlington
Iowa
Ensign
Burlington Zouaves
Twenty-ffth Iowa Infantry
Forty-fifth Iowa Infantry
Ninth
Iowa Cavalry
A Maverick Reporter Ezra Simpkins and a Deadly Scoop
The narrative recalls Ezra Simpkins, son of Jeremiah Simpkins, a Boston leather man, who rejects a family path in favor of journalism. He rises to prominence after faking danger in Cuba, then returns to life in New York, earning a fortune while the elder Simpkins reflects on luck, appearances, and the perils of chasing headlines.
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Jeremiah Simpkins
Boston
Jeremiah
Ezra
Graham & Co
Simpkins
Associated Press
Umns
State Department
Senor Simpkins
Jamaica
New York
Importance of Credit and its Impact on Business
The article asserts credit as a vital asset for a businessman, stating that nothing damages a sole trader more than a damaged credit standing. It emphasizes that loss of credit authority severely restricts operations and opportunities.
The Keystone of Character Is Keeping Agreements
The Denver Post extols business discipline urging men to keep their word and honor agreements as the surest foundation for success. It argues that integrity in commitments sustains individuals through adversity and defines character across all walks of life.
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Greeleyt Tribune
Railroads Face Backward Freight Move Say Stockmen
Stockmen nationwide condemn railroads for demanding return fares after cattle shipments. They recall cheaper, faster service years ago and accuse higher rates, poorer handling, and rising damage claims. The Record Stockman includes a houses for sale notice from Clayton Lumber Co.
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Denver
Rest and Change of Work for Health and Sanity
A self made merchant counsels taking a yearly break from the desk. He warns against overwork and late night work, urging a clear mind by shutting business at 6 pm and not reopening until next morning. He promotes vacations and a yearly change of work, even suggesting fishing for a living and simple meals for health.
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George Horace Lorimer
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