Big Fees and High Stakes in Law Practice Highlighted
A discussion of lawyers' fortunes notes vast sums paid in major cases, detailing fees from trusts, wills, corporate suits, and patents. It cites figures for Henry J. Clinton, Vanderbilt cases, and firms like Choate, with remarks on contingency fees and the pressure of big-law prosperity on litigants.
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Thera Wera Milliona
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Joseph H. Chonto
N. Bangs
Ohn Ho Barri
William F Pullerton
K. Porter
DD. Field
Thomas
Carnian
Seton
Casas
Es- Re
Taylor
Cass
Cass, S Fow Years Ago, Bie Lavryers
Cnas Charlan O'Conor
John K. Porter
Henry Nicolina
George ‘Ticknor Curtakul
Big Gill
Prof
Morse
Sinec
Paia Bo
Evarte
Willosses
Muiter
Appeala
Wee
Jow
Ipoh
John B. Haskin
al ‘Shougl See
Tirat
Haskin
USA
Court of Appeals
John H. Anthon
Firat Wits
Haskiowus Rae
Dillon
United States Court
Trion Pacific Railway Company
Dintbay Field
Erie
Che Lawy
Trinity Church
Equitable and Mutual Life
Standard Oil Company
Nike
Bev Butler
Roscos Conkling
Edmunds
Tero Black
Speer Rane
Allowangea
Titien
Iit
Furroguia
Orate
Henry J, Clinton
Arnoux
Malcomb Campbell
George
J. C. Pane Beth
Vanderbilt
Jeremiah Black
Lu Ban
Scott Lord
Joseph H. Choate
New York Sun
Train Woes and Dutch Ladder on a Pennsylvania Car
A narrator describes a rough train ride through Allentown with disruptive Pennsylvania Dutch passengers. Four mothers with thirty two children, plus a perfumed gentleman, create chaos as the car rocks and curves. The writer notes misattributions about the family group and ends with a burlesque remark from Burdelle in Brooklyn Eagle.
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Ron
Allentown
Burdelle
Brooklyn Eagle
Mixed global notices of industry and society a century ago
A broad digest of curiosities and economic snippets includes coal prices in Montana at 23 per ton, Canadian phosphate trade growth, North Carolina settlers, and a New Orleans hospital tribute. Reports cover open burning in ships fuel, wages hits, a poetry anecdote, and a Maine resident powering his stove with wired automation.
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Montana
Maida
Hocking Valley
Hocking’ Valley
Mexico
City of
A. Tobacconlat
Enaton
Colfax County
New Mexico
Paterson
N. J
Nevada County
California
Canadia
Montreal
E. B. Crocker
San Francisco
New York
Washington
United States
Mississippi
North Carolina
New England
Pennsylvania
Sletor Mary Cyril
Charity Hospital
New Orleans
Lely
Canada
Ghatwellor Bacon
Powirsdorif
Mutton
Bayley
Westminster County Court
Francis Murphy
Fitteburgh
Church of Gospel Temperanea
Murphy
Alexander Dumas
Comedia Francaise
Moliers
Vicksburg
Miss
Gazelle
Alma Tadoma
Horace
Garfield Ohe
J. Randolph Tucker
Tanker
Garfield
Sit
Labouchere
Florence
Ming
Metternich
Maine
New Electric Tram Car Proves Practical On London Roads
A London standard reports a trial electric tram car showing reduced weight and higher power through new accumulator technology. The converted Greenswich Westminster line car weighs about two and a half tons, carries forty six passengers, and performs with up to sixteen horsepower on demand. The system promises lower running costs than horse or steam locomotives, with quick battery changes and luxurious interior comforts, while avoiding smoke and noise.
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BaSgthaia A
London
England
Anya
Parin
Beresola
Greenswich
Westminster
Millwall
Cneve
Jaevantean
Trum Companies
Wal Wanderers
Enoke
London Telegraph
Cours
Trey
Guffer
Gammer
Armacs Hays
Westphalia
North
Amvrica
Germany
Wilteehapel
Allelgy
Oldus Vagy
Haltos
Brcauwe
Europe
Halley
Vis
New Forest
Purkiss
Hunt
Holy Land
Bruce
William Wallace
Commonwealth
Whites Hall Place
House of Han
Brain Power on the Farm In Winter Reflections
The article urges farmers to use long winter evenings to boost farm intelligence. It argues farms vary by the knowledge applied, suggesting careful accounting of costs, profits, and methods. It promotes drainage, better soil use, and planning improvements to increase output and value.
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Clift
American Agriculturist
Jeas
What is Ergot and why it matters to grain and health
Ergot is a fungus affecting young rye grains, producing dark ergot bodies that hold spores and can poison humans and livestock when ingested. It grows from infected grains, can cause ergotsism or gangrene in severe cases, but also yields valuable medical compounds when properly processed.
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Cures
Te Sean
A. Robe
Threada
Dr. Halsted
Telegraphic Paralysis Plagues City Telegraph Office Workers
Supt Walker of the city telegraph department reports three weeks of paralysis in the right arm from repeated shocks and battery work. He notes that the condition begins in arm muscles, worsens with use, and threatens even top operators. Supt Gill confirms other long-serving workers quit due to similar symptoms and rejects machine fault as sole cause.
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Supt. Walker
Aris
Teis
Uo Aligu
Tench
Bat
Philadelphia
How to Prevent Ergotiam in Cattle
Practical notes on ergot control in cattle hay and pastures. Favorable conditions include wet meadows and low-lying grasses. drainage reduces ergot risk. Cut hay at or just after flowering to limit grain development. Manage water, shelter, and stable feeding in winter. if ergot poisoning occurs, switch feed, use laxatives, and provide warm stables and ample water.
Christmas Eve Scenes in Naples Amid Cholera Toll
A London correspondent describes Naples on Christmas Eve with public decor, Madonnari cradles, and family feasts despite recent cholera deaths. Shepherds, wax-lit nativity displays, and abundant food contrast with missing loved ones, fear for the poor, and a siege-like street atmosphere near churches.
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Naples
London
Newfoundland
Ora
Aiso
Tie Hospital
Tho Pretura
Pellegrini
Vivala Bagatelial
Toledo
Strange Beasts at the Atheneum a Forty Year Tale
Mrs Whitman recalls a strange animal encounter at the Atheneum forty years ago when a long nosed creature appeared in the hall during visiting hours. The librarian later soothed fears by revealing a tame rabbit hiding behind favorite spots, dispelling the sighting as imagination.
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Alfred
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