Assassination Rumors Stir Finnish Tensions in Russia
The text denounces the murder of Hlotirikemi the governor general of Finland and condemns Russian rule. It argues the tragedy exposes Russian tyranny and the Finnish struggle for rights, citing conscription, press suppression, and emigration as symptoms of oppression and misrule. Chicago Record Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finland
Hlotirikemi
Leon
Ruselat
Bobtrikot
Bob
Pinus
Russia
Heleingfors
Chicago
Regord: Herald
Lesson in Brave Spirit and American Temperament
A portrait of David Lyon, 51 years old, who lost fifty years of work in a recent fire yet remains undaunted. He recounts his wife’s encouragement and his resolve to press on, declaring the nation’s prosperity rests on optimistic, brave citizens who look up and endure.
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David Lyon
Erlees
Eloped and Married Twice
Mr and Mrs Adolph Hens of Wacbingon have just remarried after a prior elopement in 1814 and a six year separation. They later reconciled, and just before last Christmas became engaged again. The bride’s father disapproved of the second elopement and they fled to Rockville where a local preacher united them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hens
Wacbingon
Hoeckville
Mad
New Governor General of Canada Named From Grey Line
Earl Grey, chosen to succeed Lord Minto as governor general of Canada next fall, has been Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and administrator of Rhodesia from 1890 to 1897. One sister is Lady Minto, wife of the current governor general. He is the fourth Earl Grey in the distinguished family.
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Canada
Earl Grey
Lord Minto
Covernor
Record of Mr Cortelyou in Cleveland era post office service
Thirteen years ago Mr Cortelyou went to Washington as private secretary to Rathbone. He remained in the post office department after the second Cleveland administration began in 1890. He rose to acting clerk and later received praise from Postmaster General Bissell for stenography work. He served in the White House sixteen months under Cleveland.
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Cortelyou
Washington
Rathbone
Cleveland
Iowa
Maxwell
Cartelvou
Lawyer's Scale of Fees and a War Secretary Tale
Virginia judge Goode recalls an interview with Judah Benjamin when he was Confederate secretary of war. Benjamin asks about a lawyer’s fee and Goode notes a mountain retainer of five hundred dollars. Benjamin says his practice charges a retainer when greeted, a refresher for visits, a reminder for work, and a finisher upon case completion.
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Judge Goode
Virginia
Judah PF Benjamin
Mr. Benjamin
Mr. Goole
Nh Lowrer
Dt Rich
Replias Goode
Ex-Gov Nash of Ohio Near Death as Doctors Say No Recovery
Ex-Gov George K Nash of Ohio is failing and kept alive by stimulants. Physicians informed his family that recovery is impossible, with consciousness intermittent and critical condition reported. Oil deposits in Trinidad attract attention as boreholes reach depth and a Canadian syndicate pursues development.
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Nash
Ohio
George K. Nash
Trinidad
Ndi
Rockefeller’s quiet rebuke ends smoking habit
An unnamed landscape gardener recalls John D. Rockefeller’s calm remark I never had any money to burn and his dismissal of the cigar. The next day the gardener stopped smoking, noting Rockefeller’s satisfied smile and the absence of a lit stove that day.
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John D. Rockefeller
Church Whistling Becomes Regular Service Feature
In New York churches, Mme Louise Truax introduced offertory whistling, once seen as profane. Her success has drawn worshippers, and many prominent churches in the city are bidding for her services.
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New York
Mme
Louise Truax
London Fog and Sale Notices in a Century-Old Broadside
A garbled list of 19th century adverts and notices appears, including claims of cures for diseases, fashion starch promotions, historical trivia on notable dates, and extensive commercial pitches. It mentions London fog anecdotes, Defiance starch, tobacco warehousing in Liverpool, and Russian land purchases on Bahreli Island, interspersed with blurred marketplace pleas and miscellaneous testimonials.
Announcement to Rectal Sufferers by Thornton and Minar
A Health notice from Kane City promotes Thornton and Minar as rectal treatment specialists. It claims cures without medicine and invites sufferers to request a free two page illustrated travel booklet. The firm will relocate permanently to 81 Lats perma, St. Louis, Missouri, detailing patient success stories and a reader response offer.
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Thornton & Minar
Kane City
Anton Ce
Institutiory
Fae
Bratieh
Cilla
Tole
Thornton & Mincr
Thornton
Dtor
Dre Thornton & Mine
Borke
Thorewehly
Bern
Olive
Lownie
Anniversary of Paoli massacre observed this year
The Paoli massacre anniversary was observed for the first time since the Revolutionary War. Gen Wayne led about 1,600 men when attacked by 2,000 Huntinh near Philadelphia on September 20, 1777. A high granite monument marks the battle site.
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Paoli
Wayne
Philadelphia
Starch Co Offers Free Trips for Trade Marks Pull
Free to twenty five ladies Defiance Starch Co offers a round trip ticket to the St Louis Exposition for five juries in each of Illinois Iowa Nebraska Kansas and Missouri who mail the largest number of trade marks cut from a portion of Defiance starch package. Tickets sent by registered mail September 5th. Also notes about Sioux example and Methodist Church data.
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Defiance Starch Co
St. Louie
Illinois
Lows
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Defiance Stareh Co
Omaha
A Practical Philanthropy in a German Factory
A large factory in Jena, Germany uses surplus hot water to provide laborers with nearly a thousand baths weekly, illustrating early corporate welfare efforts.
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Jena
Germany
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Gen. Bobrikoff
Henee
Borvrols
MINTO
MR. Cortelyou
Statesman
Mr. Nash
Begium
Frederickebure
Ind
Enoch P. Stevens
Dodd
Mr. Stevens
Remiera
Ional
Leney & OO
Testa
Drugainne
London
Hyde Park
Shakespeare
Washirton
Napoleon
Queen Victoria
Bunker Hill
New Orleans
America
Moscow
Richmond
Piso
Scough
J. W
Christ's Hospital
Newgite Street
France
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winale Seothiur
Softene
Liverpool
Bahrelo Island
Persian Gulf
Bushire
Motor Cara
Geotland
Atruck
Lydia E.pinkham
THE
Omaha, Neb
Texas
St. Louis
Leela
KATY
St. Lowe
WB. Ee
Itteene Sethne
Dorie
DAS
Thornton & Minor
Kannan City
Bireot
Loulm
Rosebud
Webere
Saul Ofives
Hankin Addooer
Olce Morgak
Tann
Yankton
B. Dako
Hampton Institute
Stonx
Methodist Church of Canada
Ube
Mat
Raime Money
Fosnbud Indian Reservation
Chepo & North Western
Weneetmel
Lion
Exean
B. Kniskern
Passefiger Trafic
Cuncagh
Boston
Paxton CO
Mass
W. AN. U
Es Mae Tha
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