Unique Chicago sign language used by grain traders
An exploration of a nine-character sign language employed at the Chicago Board of Trade during morning trading hours. The system, developed to cope with noise and movement, allows brokers to signal price, quantity, and bids without spoken words, enabling rapid, confidential deals amid a busy pit.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Cate
Geller
Jones
Smith
Bushéla
Donohoe’s Green Confidence in Irish Confidence Centered Dish
Representative Michael Donohoe of Philadelphia jokes about being green in politics while recalling a lively encounter after his election. A local reader teases him about voting twice, mixing humor with regional brogue and political pride in a colorful, everyday scene.
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Michael Donohoe
Philadelphia
Beast
Tich County
Carlow
Donovan Withdraws Objection to Night Session In House
Representative Jerry Donovan of Connecticut resisted a proposed night session under an antitrust rule, then offered to preside before withdrawing his objection. He noted lack of speakers and questioned when Democratic and Republican members would join the debate, leaving the chair to Clark and Webb.
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Jerry” Donovan
Connecticut
House
Clark
Webb
Mr. Donovan
Mr. Webb
Donovan
Donavan
Wingo’s Elevator Tale Shows His Political Posture
Representative Otis Wingo of Arkansas is depicted as a southern political type. He recalls a story of an elevator ride where a congressman on board prevented stopping for him, claiming priority, a tale told with dry humor to illustrate stature and pride in public life.
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Grain “Exchange
Varda
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
State Grain Inspection Department
Board of Trade Weighing Department
Otis Wingo
Arkansas
Prince Albert
Wingo
Mr Wingo
Mr. Wingo
Man Who Captured Santa Anna Remembers Civil War Heroics
Ninety-one year old Peter Daly recalls meeting General Santa Anna after the Mexican War and the Civil War era battles. He describes how he stood at the end of the line, met Santa Anna, and helped escort him to surrender, a moment he downplays as not his doing.
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Santa. Anna
Sergi
Peter Daly
Con. Winfield, Scotts
Bronx
New York City
West
Indies
Ava
Manila
Bay
Winfield. Scott
Peter’ Daly
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Wihiere
Richart
White
Tig
Pril
Cherco
Arrest Org
Zopradetas
Ormin
Kelly’s
Kelly's
Kelly’s. Ward
Dondhee
Santa Anna
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