Next President Dill Dominates Washington Backroom Talk
In Washington, whispers center on Bryan as the Nebraskan dominates expectations for the Denver convention. Prominent Democrats dismiss a withdrawal plot while mockingly noting Wall Street influence. Talk also touches Harmon or Gray as possible second place, with Bryan dining with Senator Newlands amid steady support.
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Zach McGoy
United States
Capitol
Dill
Bill Taft
Bill Bryan
Bryan
Ballery
New York
Wall Street
Washington
Steers
Newlands
Denver
Harmon
Gray
Foley's Honey and Tar cures la grippe coughs widely
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe coughs and as a preventive against pneumonia. It warns to seek the genuine product in the yellow package and to buy from all druggists.
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Foley
Pieumonttelvy
Army of the Unemployed at Rockefeller Estate
An unemployed army gathered at Pontoc Hill estate after John D Rockefeller ordered local work for Tarrytown residents first. The superintendent refused jobs for applicants from New York City and other nearby areas, citing limited work and local priority.
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John D. Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Pontotoc Hill
New York City
Wit of Col Mosby at Reunion Provokes Rivalry
A New York Tribune summary recalls Col Mosby’s absence at a reunion where a Southern general contrasted his men with regular troops. He quips that the paramount duties are caring for one’s troops and damaging the enemy, claiming his men enjoyed comfort and that his exploits rival Napoleon in effect.
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New York Tribune
Mosby
Col
Large fires hit three cities with multi-million losses
Fires across Indianapolis Kansas City and Chicago caused destruction to shipping rooms packing plants and down town blocks. Henry Coburn Co suffered about 1 million in losses with many outer town ar mais affected. Nelson Morris plant and Alfred Peats building also faced heavy damage. Fire in San Luis Obispo ignited by lightning burned Standard Oil tanks for 42 hours totaling 160000.
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Indianapolis
Mid
Henry, Coburn & Co
Arma
Kansas City
Nelson, Morris & Co
Windy City
Chicago
Alfred Peats & Co
Burns
Detroit
Grand River Avenue
Washington Boulevard
San Lula Obispo
Cal
Dream physics and common nightmares in American Magazine
The text discusses how sleep dreams reflect physiological states such as muscle relaxation and head drift, explaining falling dreams and waking moments. It notes public vulnerability to clothing cues in dreams and links these to sleep position changes, with Dickens cited on late Victorian imagery. It ends with an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
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American Magazine
Dickens
Doan’s Kidney Pills Promoted By Medical Ad And Suicide Report
An old ad extols Doan’s Kidney Pills for backache and kidney illness, quoting J W Powell of Columbia Ga. Then a police report from Tuskegee Ala notes James A Robinson a R F D carrier died by suicide at 7 am over financial troubles. A Hartwell Ga fire destroys S W Milford’s barn with two mares and feed, suspected incendiary origin. Sheriff Kidd investigates. loss about $2000.
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Bright
Dean
J. W. Powell
Waverly
Blanding Street
Columbia
Doan
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Tuskegee
Ala
James A. Robinson
Thomas
Hartwell
W. Milkford
Kidd
Milford
Man Finds Ancient Roman Coin Worth 1500 Dollars
J B Hamilton of Springfield Mass while digging for bait unearthed a Roman copper coin dated 249 B C valued at about 1500 dollars. The coin bears a wreathed head and Latin inscriptions. Hamilton refused to part with the historic piece.
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Springfield
Mass
J. B. Hamilton
B. C
Hamilton
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