Brilliant Campaign Sparks a Stock Market Gamble
Frederick Upham Adams recounts John Burt James Blake and John Hawkins plotting a spectacular coup to profit from railroad stocks. Blake eyes a swift rise, arranging two million dollars in short positions and planning a New York launch, risking market havoc to net huge gains.
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James Blake
John Burt
John Hawkins
Hiake
Waly
John Marton
New York
John Murt
Blake
Andi
Wall Street Triumph and a Double Life in San Francisco
Jim Blake, a young Californian, accelerates a bold Wall Street campaign under John Burt’s plan. Blake travels to New York, opens broker accounts, and liquidates stocks amid a market surge followed by a sharp break. In high society he is praised, while a covert tie to Arthur Morris and John Burt hints at unseen power struggles and looming revelations.
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New York Exchange
New York
Wartern
Duke
Kit
Wall Street
Tean
John
Jim
Arthur Morrell
Jim Blake
Carden
Bart
Coure
Hingham
Sam Rounds
Rowton
Miss Carden
James Wake
Kval
John Burtle
Frank
John Burt
Make
Nia Atoek
Mistrosa
Cafon
Tilliant
Fifth Avenue
Blake
Fane
California
Luk
Kingsley
San Francisco
Morris
Arthur Morris
Ranulph Morris
Pete Morris
Arthur
Dows
Red Flannel Shirts Mistaken for Coral Necklace
Jim Sullivan recalls a friend with rheumatism who bought red flannel undershirts after a winter warning that it could help. The shirts shrank, fading into a pink coral necklace joke at breakfast. A clerk claimed a full guarantee, but the buyer cried foul at the apparent scam.
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Jim Sullivan
Mr. B Sullivan
Fame
John
New York Times
Russia's Army and its World War Footing
An estimate places Russia's total war footing after calling reserves at 5,260,000 men, over ten times Japan. Soldiers come from peasants, officers from the elite. If fully mobilized, Russia would field 78,427 officers, 6,180,60 soldiers, 614,400 horses, and 4,000 cannons, with Germany the only nation surpassing Russia in equipment.
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Russia
Japan
Germany
Doctor says Mrs Starbuck death not murder
The coroner and Dr Bo Sith vaye state Mrs Starbuck died of acute congestion of the lungs after pneumonia and heat exposure, not foul play. They describe delirium and fear of monsters, with no robbery or assault evidence. Lockridge and Haley Gipe are awaiting further legal action in Greensboro India.
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William Lockridge
Willan Starbuck
Greensboro
India
Lockridge
Haley Gipe
Crme
Starhitele
Bo Sithvaye
Starhock
Hoe
Tunis
Kaiser to Reward Heroism for Bravery on Disaster Vessel
The German emperor plans decorations for women who showed bravery saving passengers on the General Bloem after a fire in New York. Consul General Burnes was asked to compile names of those distinguished for heroism, including a list of the dead. Health Commissioner Darlington now selects the bravest three women nurses from many who served on the doomed steamer.
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General Bloem
New York
Buenes
Burnes
Darlington
The Original Cleveland Man Is Highlighted
Dr Henry B Lasher of Salina Iowa claims he started Grover Cleveland on his political path. He recalls shouting Cleveland’s name in Buffalo at the sheriff nomination time and the crowd rallying to support him, propelling Cleveland toward the White House.
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Jowan
White House
Henry B. Lasher
Salina
Jeffereen
Iowa
Grover Cleveland
Ile Politien
Buffalo
Cleveland
Lesher
Howe
Ideal Study for Author Irving Bacheller at Sound Beach
Irving Bacheller, the novelist, built a home at Sound Beach near the water as an ideal study. His house sits on a steep dawn overlooking the sound with a separate square structure by the rocky edge for boat housing. He writes late into the night, listening to the wind and waves, combining fishing and literature in a waterside retreat.
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Irving Bacheller
Bacheller
Sound Beach
Onn
Sound
Hiedon
Dr. Bacheller
Win
Howells Receives Doctor of Laws at Western Reserve
William Dean Howells, Ohio born critic and novelist, honored with a doctor of laws degree by Western Reserve University and Adelbert College in Cleveland. President Thwing praised Howells as a lifelong observer and social philosopher whose work embodies realism and cultural insight.
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Oxford
Mr. Howells
Mr. Klowelle
Western Reserve University
Adelfwrt Goblene
Cleveland
Thwing
William Dean Howells
Ohio
Western Reserve
Big Men of Indian Territory at Democratic Convention
Delegates from Indian Territory include C A Been a six foot three inch figure and Mr Skeen. Been comments on the absence of Territory’s big men due to travel and seating limits, noting only smaller men could attend while the rest stayed home, per Chicago Chronicle.
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Indian Territory
C A. Been
Skeen
Territory
Chicago Chronicle
Portrait of Champ Clark as a Southern politician
A garbled portrait describes Champ Clark as Democratic National Committee permanent chair with a tall, dull demeanor and Missourian line readings. It notes his stump speaking style, conservative dress, and old-time planter persona, complimented by a sharp memory and wide reading habit.
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Champ Clark
Ike
Prince Albert
Adapting Corn Varieties for Upland and Lowland Lands
The article notes corn varieties differ greatly in characteristics and that success depends on choosing the right tall varieties for specific fields. It discusses upland versus lowland types, their performance in wet or dry years, and the need for more data. Agricultural colleges and students show strong interest as researchers begin to study the corn plant by habitat.
Potato Bug Control Methods for Potatoes
The article explains potato bug control strategies for farmers using arsenical poisons like Paris Green, dust or liquid sprays, cautioning about poison risks. It notes hand-picking for those wary of chemicals, and describes mixing ratios of Paris Green with water or lime for dust applications, plus timing when dew is on vines.
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HE. Terry
Green Manure and Its Value in Soil Building
Green manure is a crop grown to be turned under to enrich the soil. Weeds can replace exhausted land and add humus and nitrogen when plowed under for several years. Clover is best in the North, with cowpeas and soybeans also valuable. rye adds fiber but little nutrition.
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Mooree
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Gimes
Hawkins
James Make
Ivanhoe
Glake
Arthur Norris
Arthur Marth
Mortis
Morrie
James Mate
Tirm
Bialesa
Arthur Morrie
Morris Thisurer Vanks
Jamen Blake
John Hurt
Jobe Tad
Nether
Joe
Martin
Jon
John Fleh
Jobo
Arthiner
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Omier
Kaiser
Howells
United States
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Republican Party
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