Counterfeit Ring Busted Led by Brockway and Driggs
The piece recounts William E. Brockway as head conspirator in a major counterfeiting plot tied to a Pittsfield note. It notes a female clerk spotting flaws, the role of James B. Doyle and Nelson Driggs, and the pursuit by Secret Service agents, with Driggs now elderly and Guyon still at large as the era’s most elusive counterfeiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Secret Service
William E. Brockway
Brockway
Pittsfield
Mass) Nationa
Treasury
New York
Sam
York City
Charles
American Ore Company
James B. Doyle
Doyle
Chicago
Secret Service
Evein
United States
Brockout
Aelter
Nelson Driggs
Day with the Shahzada in London at the Imperial Institute
The Shahzada attended a reception in his honor at the Imperial Institute in London last Thursday evening. Lord Herschell greeted him in the vestibule as the Prince of Wales and other royals, diplomats, and distinguished guests gathered. A guard of honor, Afghan anthem, and tours of Railway Appliances, Australian and Indian courts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Westminster
Shahzada
Imperial Institute
Lord Herschell
Executive Council
Prince of Wales
Corps Diplomatique
First Life Guards
Nasrulla Kahn
North Gallery
Ex-Governor Roberts Delivers Cautionary Address at Prison
Ex-governor Roberts of Texas addressed inmates at the state penitentiary. He initially tried to greet them as gentlemen but rejected the term, then tried fellow citizens and finally admitted his relief at their presence, though frustrated by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Texas
State Penitentiary
Paternal Advice From Deacon To Son
An old colored deacon counsels his son Ben about venturing into the world. He urges caution, noting not to enter the poultry business when the moon is shining and to stay in the front part of the mule, delivering practical, if folksy, wisdom.
Worth a Contest Over Uncle's Will
A caller seeks to contest an uncle's will. The attorney estimates the estate at $109000 and discusses potential fees of about $100000 for both sides, noting the case may be worth pursuing. The lawyer confirms the matter is worth it.
Nervous Rector Bets Window Shade Question
A fashionable town rector visits a neighbor, requesting she lower the bottom of her window shade to avoid his annoyance. The anecdote, told by a woman across the street who heard the tale, highlights the rector's nervous nature and unusual errand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Sir John Macdonald Reception Joke From West
A Canadian Gazette item recalls Sir John Macdonald hosting a reception in the west with a Belgian bishop in attendance. The party was escorted by Highlanders and the bishop asked why the men wore no trousers. The reply: it is a local custom to honor guests by removing trousers.
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Sir John Macdonald
Belgium
Sir John
Splitting Shackles asunder and vigor from bitters
An OCR fragment advertises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to improve digestion and vigor, claims malaria and rheumatic relief, and promotes a laxative remedy Syrup of Figs. It also mentions travel rates to a National Encampment, a Magic Corn Salve, Hall's Catarrh Cure, and other patent medicines with generic testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Sandow
Hanson
Stand Up at the Circus Sparks Interest in Uprising
A pointed remark compares personal struggles to a circus moment where standing up draws attention from many observing your uprising and downfall. The statement suggests public curiosity accompanies personal risk in performance and spectacle.
A Cent a Mile to Albuquerque Fair and Irrigation Congress
The Irrigation Congress runs September 16 to 18 and tackles soil watering, while the Territorial Fair September 17 to 21 showcases irrigation results. Hear noted speakers, enjoy horse and bicycle races and other attractions. Santa Fe Route tickets go on sale September 15 with return by September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrigation Congress
Santa Fe
J. P. Hall
Denver
Colorado
Bond and Warrant Purchases Sought Across States
Correspondence mentions Morris and Whitehead and a building in Denver Colorado with references to state county city and school district bonds and warrants. Portland Oregon chamber of commerce building is cited. The York World note laments women doing fancy work when not reworking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris & Whitehead
Denver
Colorado
Chamber of Com
Bidg
Portland, Or
York World
Denver to Louisville Return Fare Sale at Union Pacific
Tickets go on sale at Union Pacific office 941 17th street for Louisville and return at less than half rate. Sleeping car reservations available and additional information provided. Includes a mixed note about newspapers and humorous asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Louisville
St. Louis
Burlington
Snonton
V. Vallery
Union Pabfic
17Th St
Corner Curtis
Union Pacific
Louieville
Kentucky
17Th Street
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Easury
Dayton
Secret
Driggs
Jim Guyon
Guyon
Kline
Farmers’ Club
M. L. Thompson & CO
D ‘Ists
Coudersport
Hall
Kal Fence Co
High St. de Kaiki
Albuquerque
Territorial Fair and Irrigation Congress
Western Newspaper Union
William the Conqueror
Boston
Sa ‘Aneker
Denver Directory
Seer Blake
The
Lunn & Blass Leather Co
Lawrence St
Nock & Garside
15Th St. Ie
Pheri
Phelps
J. H. Phelps
J.J. Biethman & Co
Buerger Broe
Wyman Implement Company
Cole
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