Sugar and Stock Panic Battle on the Floor
A crowded trading floor witnesses a dramatic showdown between Barry Conant and Bob Brownley over Sugar stock. Bob strains to curb losses with a late bid surge, while Conant unleashes a relentless selling on an ominous dividend-cut news flash. Jim and Beulah Sands confront the devastation and moral toll of Wall Street excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Conant
Harry Conant
Bob
Barry Conant
Lord
Richelieu
Sugar
Barry
Conant
Randalph & Randolph
Hob
Randolph & Randolph
Dob
Randolph & Thandalph
Caime
Wall Street
Sugar Trust
Stock Exchange
Delmonico’s
Bob Brownley
Barry Conint
Jim
Beulah Sanda
Randolph & Randolph's
Camemeyer's
Standard Oil
Fifth Avenue
Ibrarlea
Tiffany
Kinga
Ezara
Pet Lion in Linden Hills Kills Neighboring Dogs
Mr Nelson of Linden Hills bought a small weathered lion named Henry for 287.50 to tame stray dogs in his garden. The lion killed a Newfoundland, a bulldog, four fox terriers, an Irish setter and two other dogs. After six weeks the yard was quiet and the lion sold to the menagerie for 327.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mr. Nelson
Nelson
Minneapolis Journal
Copper In Africa Likely Largest Copper Industry
The Tanganyika region is viewed by some as housing the world’s greatest copper industry with vast potential. Developments require time amid heavy share speculation, and rail links from Benguella and Rhodesia face years before reaching the properties. Robert Williams is noted as the pioneer and organizer of this vast undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Tanganyika
Bengueles
Rhodesia Railways
Robert Williams
Precocious Children in Handel and Mozart
The article notes that young Handel began composing church music at nine and by sixteen had written three operas. Mozart started piano at three and by seven taught himself the violin, giving a farewell concert at nine during a visit to May and composing all his symphonies himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel
Mozart
Bangkok Fire Tradition Keeps Flame Alive For Centuries
In a Siam temple near Bangkok, monks light a new fire each year and a brass brazier holds a continuing flame. The fire is kept alive for four years, then extinguished only to supply a new brand for a successor. The practice runs over two centuries, making Bangkok’s fire one of the oldest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Bangkok
Not Quite the Game
Three year old Robert and his father were close friends. The father often said we are chums. On a visit he hugged his son and told visitors Papa chums in a playful display of affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Bis
Hobart
Peek
Papa Chumps
Peruna testimonials from Wisconsin and Missouri readers
Emma Stolt of Appleton Wisconsin and Therese Bertlen of White Church Missouri describe severe back pain catarrh and fatigue improving after six months of Peruna. Stolt reports lasting relief and gratitude while Bertlen credits Peruna with restoring health and energy. Both letters praise the remedy as a godsend for sick women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stolt
Oneida St
Appleton, Wis
Misa Therese Bertlen
White Church
Tate
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Aca
Beulah Sands
L Moun
Senate Committee
Chris
Beulah
Virginia
Lion
Minneapolis
AOE
Her
Libby
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