Counterfeit Confederate Money Surfaces in Chicago
A Chicago report details a surge of counterfeit Confederate currency still in circulation. The piece notes how foreigners, and some Americans, are duped by faded red notes and even green-tinted fakes, with a well known dealer recounting a near scam in Germany. It describes past floods of Confederate notes during Cuba’s era and the mixed quality of counterfeit bills seen in auctions and markets.
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Washington
Confederacy
United States
Confederate States
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Lewis
Europe
Darita
Germany
Reli
Jer
Cuba
Philippines
Cincinnati men charged with anti trust law violation in coal deal
A San Francisco Chronicle item reports Cincinnati men indicted on anti trust charges connected to coal dealing. The piece blends courtroom anecdotes and names Judge Sanderson, E Black Ryan, and Sacramento law offices from the 1870s with a tangential outburst about a revolver, reflecting archival prose and humor.
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Cincinnati
Tner
S. A. Sandoycom
Banderson
Enlet Justice
Ut Supreme
Sanderson
Afiife
Adeuard
Law Department
Kst
Sacramento
E. Black Ryan
Placer County
Saniferson
Ryan
Barthl
Jude Banderson
Sala Sanderson
San Francisco Chronicle
Wabash Tourist Sleeping Cars From Los Angeles
Through car service on the Wabash and Santa Fe offers sleeping cars to St Louis. Departure from Los Angeles at 10 15 p m December 13 and every fourth day thereafter. Ask for tickets to reach St Louis on the departure dates.
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Los Angeles
Tourtet Siceser
Wabash
Santa Fr
Louis
St. Louis
Ates
SOME BIG EATERS Dine Down East In Odd Feasts
Bangor readers recount strange appetite feats as sailors and locals in Downeast Maine gorge through large meals. A Prince Edward Island visitor eats fried eggs and bread with coffee. seafarers on the Ruth Darling and other ships describe hearty dinners and unusual portions aboard, amid humorous chatter about feeding habits and endless appetite.
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Bangor
Down East
Prince Edward Is Land
Rangor
Lincoln's Early Partner Burt in Lincoln's Law Practice
The Century Magazine profile notes Burt as Lincoln's first partner, detailing their joint career, Burt's limited involvement as Lincoln handled most business, and Lincoln's habit of independent problem solving despite consulting with associates. It highlights their professional dynamic during the wartime era.
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Lincoln
Mig. Burt
Lancula
Lance
Gia Possille
Renaultstion
Bruta Rapper
Coreys Meet in Gotham Piece Talks of Reconciliation
A Pittsburgh source reports Mrs Corey plans a New York trip to woo her husband while keeping plans for reconciliation in doubt. A relative of William Ellis Corey confirmed the statements, noting Hope of reconciliation has faded and Mrs Corey would consider divorce if conditions arise.
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Pho Keres
Sake of Nieces: Young Married to Divorced Wife's Sister
Special to the A Boston report says Thomas C. Young, wealthy architect and ex mayor of Woebmter Graves, wed Miss Modgman in Chicago. They honeymoon in Boston at the Hotel Yourmine while Mrs Hodgman and Mrs Young deny rumors of a secret marriage. The three Young daughters live in Boston as Young and Hodgman face public attention.
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Mass
Thomas C. Young
Society Readx
Woebmter
Graves
Auby Uth
St. Louis
Modgman
Mr. Young
Yourmine
Chicago
Bishop Fatlows
Epiacoepal
Young
Yuung
Young Gun
Devonrea
Vieng
Vaal
Nien
Ana
Mr. Winks
Belog i Boyton
Mr Young
Marjorie
Woo
Youre
Misa Hodgman
Ideal Lawsuit Baffles German Yankee Arguments
A fragmented tale recalls a bizarre dispute titled as an ideal lawsuit. A German and a Yankee argued over a cow and a mule after a trade, with halters and ownership in contention. The strange case spiraled into claims of missing papers and shifting property, reflecting broader themes of misfortune and the era.
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Juathe
Herman F. Wieman
le Petity
Rudge
John
Tyere
Poon
Konas Cis
Private Property Keeps Out at John Jones Site
A Kansas City Times excerpt reports two youths encountering a sign reading Private Property Keep Out while crossing a vacant lot. The scene includes confusion over literacy and the remark that one boy cannot read, highlighting education and property themes in a brief, era-tinged vignette.
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Ian
Amin
Hosayn
Jon
Missouri writer seeks manager in New York to back musical comedy
A Missouri writer traveled to New York last week hoping a manager would back his musical comedy. He claimed the manager saw a bright future for both, but the offer was declined. The writer noted the manager was also from Missouri.
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Bnisheums
Vin
Missouri
New York
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Offer
A fragmented advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure for piles claiming fast relief without operation. Letter-like text from a supposed user urges readers to send name and address to receive the treatment free of charge and then purchase full packs from a druggist, noting a 29 cent price on receipt.
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George Braneigh
Schellvurg
Marshall
Mich
The Road of Anthracite by the Lackawanna Line
A promotional portrait of the Lackawanna railroad extols its scenic daylight journey from New York through New Jersey to the Pocono region and beyond. It highlights the route, signaling interlocks, double tracking, and modern safety features, plus luxury dining cars and convenient Chicago and New York terminals. It urges travelers to experience the panorama and contrasts comfort and speed with the line’s amenities and schedules.
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Lackawanna Railroad
New York
Jersey Meadows
Highlands
New Jersey
Dela Wara River
Delaware Water
Ute Pocono Mountains
Beranton
Binghamton
Brishay
Lackawanng
Bufaie
Buttaln
Joursneyere
Mark Twain
Latkiewinna Millroad
Chicago
Ton
Chi
Hoboken Statora
Phewde
Lackawanna
York
Penpaylvania
George A Crifen
Boy Has A Good Place In A Old Gentleman Scene
A garbled exchange shows an elderly speaker asking a boy about schooling and a place to stay. A character named Jones is mentioned as a minor, with fragmented lines suggesting a rural or dated setting and imperfect transcription of dialogue.
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Abe
Jones
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