Cabman Gilbert Die Dying After Fast Run to West Side Depot
A cabman named Gilbert collapsed and died while driving a passenger toward the West Side Union depot after leaving the Chicago Opera house. The incident occurred near Clark and Washington streets as a crowd surged into the opera house.
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Gore
Thi
Gilbert
West Side Union Depot
Chicago Opera House
Clark and
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
Union
Ray Trally
Hank
Vis
Portraits, fashion folly, and a dentist's daring career
A rambling critique contrasts fashion's eye for false portraits with social pretensions and moral decline. It notes a Washington dentist, Dr Edward Maynard, who filled nerve canals in molars, highlighting relentless work and public fame. The piece touches nobility, scandals, and a stern call for industry over idle luxury.
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Tate
Edward Maynard
Washington
Gus
Dap Mnalis
the Tak
Social power and the rise of civilization theories
The article surveys social power as the ability to produce surplus and influence population growth, citing Professor Summer and notable thinkers. It discusses how industrial and creative activity increases social power, with arts and science expanding influence. It notes a shift in theory toward power dynamics driving societal progress and references literary and cultural advances as supporting evidence.
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Vanil
Aly
Dee Auand
Td Lipase
Lappy
Quay
Erienne
Summer Homes for Working Girls in Orange County
A New York Recorder summary describes three summer houses near Millers Place and Brookside House at Mountainville, Orange County, each housing 30 or 12 girls. Rooms are allocated by membership, with July 1 as a cutoff, and fees include a three dollar weekly cost plus a small advance. The piece recounts a tale of a bishop and a philanthropist and notes local efforts to provide supervised vacations for working girls through the Holiday House and Holiday Harbor programs.
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Lund
Douglas
Qarensherry
Famlius
Holiday House
Holiday Harbor
Miller’s Place
L. 1
Brookside House
Mountainville
Orange County
Ford
Wisstons
Cathal
Jim
de Payrt
New York
Fresh Air for Families Organizes in Yonkers Area
A local chartable group named Fresh Air for Families aims to provide all families with access to fresh air. The effort, supported by H. Abertven and Tioime, envisions use of seven to seventeen acres north of Yonkers for a main residence and large airable buildings. The project plans include a woodland setting, planned dwellings, and staged improvements to attract membership and local support.
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Gilbert Kort Thysta
Wakeman
Cote
New York
Uta E
Clarence Favey
Brookline
Mass
Dius
Yonkers
Hosen
Abel Mba
Mengbers
York Recorder
The Kawenk Dam cooperative colony in California
In 1885 a Tulare County cooperative colony formed on government land to practice share and vote alike living. They raised orchards, built a sawmill, started a school and library while awaiting patents. Visalia leaders doubt fraud and urge government faith. Critics allege timber cutting and park damage, which colonists deny. The piece urges support for cooperative methods and notes other public concerns about sanitation and Protestant Bible usage.
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Kawenk
Tulare County
Cal
United States
Visalia
Allograim
Washington
Tdlare
Tulara
Talute
Teanse Gf
Janis
Secre Wacul
Va Interior
Notable Figures and Oddities From Diverse Contexts
A jumble of vignettes lists Miss J. T. Draper in black attire, Mrs. Annie Besant’s family links, Grace Greenswood’s eye conditions, and Constantine Constantinovitch’s exile. It also covers fashion corsets with Rabos, glass lamp chimneys, and brief legal notes on European marriage ages, highlighting how varied social norms and fashion items appear in a single column.
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J. T. Draper
Lealender
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
New York
Misa Ryckman
Collegiate Institute
London
Ont
Lizzie Rogan
Red Engine Company
Birmingham
Conn
Annie Besant
Walter Besant
Grace Greemsrood
Constantine Constantinovitch
Russia
Frederick Vanderbilt
Catharine Sharp
Amt
Grover Clevelaod
Anthe
Carceloga
al Cervantes
Chia Edi
United States
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BR. Whittier
Ninth St
Kansas City
Ted Ciel
BR. Whittier Paperen
Awe
Toys
W. L. . Douclas
Paris
W. Baxer & Cos
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
DR. Leslie
Conte Briget Medical Company
San Pronciech
BEO. Less Drug Company
Lawrencz, Rar
Serakoewe
Axrte Gack
Lemar
Thangs
Bradfield
Atlanta
Bernhardt
Gerald
Ciale
Dani
The
Lindels
Ate
Tie Pedlowias
Mr. Uytaderss
Berindias Anes Studachurel
Rte
Otras
Gaantils
Wali Reid
Thy
Evcentras Acters
Seiplers
Tie Dade Warren BK
Roddy Atels
Kerley Vodpetonte
Brary
Keehondy
Pasang
Cpanchee
Auilli
Ize
Phey Paassen
Toll
Tisscoy
Trans- Caspian
Img
Manchester
England
C. B. Hoadley
Henry al. Flagler
Standard Oil Company
St. Augustine
Fim
Alicia
Flagler
Corea
O. R. Boshley
Augustin Daly
New York Stock Company
Mme. Modjeska
Poland
B.hosdhey
J' A ‘ Whitehead
Massachusetts Street
Stra
Matelay
Fateh
Crete
Bayer
Abel
Wrights Mets
Meredith
Bal Ward Merodéro
Jehia
Toten Court
Subaru
Main Etrart
Capetain Cain
Trinon Court Street
Ivery Work
Khanial
Cape Tain
Cain
Tiper
Academy Street
Lewiston Jurnal
Mr. AL
Powter
Major Shulton
Covington
Amivesdyn
San Threseseel
Dr. King
Barbar Broa
Beter Oo
Bobi
Barber Bros
Richard Irwin
Ladies’ Health Protective Msociation
Clan Street
Jnis
Lyman Abbott
Beecher
Plymouth Church
Cary
St. Briges
Mich
Jacob
Greurdmedehes
Duatise
Tms Porter
Bagertown
Ted St. Janus
Rain'e
Fang
Norway
Veiga Wu
Pituburya Gra. A. Macurri& Co
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Wales
Hwesia
Caucasus
Batis
Lyons
Castoria
Samuel Pitchers
G. C. Osacon
Lowell, Mar
Bam
J. F. Kracereion
Cuowar
Ark
Oxfort St
Renoklyo
Childno's
Catoria
Bostoo, Mame
Altay C Sarre
Pree
the Contanr Company
TZ Murray Treet
New York City
Nsgt
the Daily Journal
the Weekly Journal
Consolidated Weekly Journal
Weekly Tribune
Kansas
Architectural
We, Us & Co
Jefferson
Atarah
Ae ‘Weren
Tod
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