Indian Girl Nees Face Engraved on Bank Checks
A letter from City National Bank of Kankakee offers a large sum for Nee Bana, famed Indian girl of the Penetecot tribe living opposite Old Town, to have her face engraved on the bank’s checks. The claim is bold, reflecting a sensational civic-era allure around Native portraits and commercial branding.
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Bana
Teland
Old Town
Hops
Banas
Kanes
City National Bank of
Kankakee
Kan
Stereoscope in War Aimed at Long Range Vision
In Paris a new long sighted stereoscope is described to augment distance perception. Each branch carries an objective lens and eyepiece with a 40 centimetre interval and a lens system corrects the view. A New York druggist notes men use bad dyes more than women in experiments.
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Paris
Tix
Trusts and steel rails threaten rail pool collapse
A discussion centers on the fate of major trusts led by Carnegie. Railroads resist a 26 per ton steel rail price while billets run around 100. Carnegie’s rail operations face pressure to lower prices to 52, risking a broader steel rail pool breakdown and a possible price war among steel producers.
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Gle
Rafle
Carnegie
Cat Well
Mary Fortanats
Eterrail Ponl
Eieel
Carnegie Company
Agsis
McDonnald Named Leader Of Great Andean Rail Plan
James P. McDonnald, a New York contractor, chosen to head the Andes railroad across Ecuador to Quito. Project costs capped by difficult terrain, with 1500 workers now at the site and up to 5000 natives expected. Reports note large stonework, high elevations, and substantial early expenditures as the plan advances.
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James P. McDonnald
New York
Baliditg
Andess
Gayequil
Qatta
New
Colege
Nally
University of Tennessee
Guyateil
Quito
Pally
Ir. McDonald
Mlaty-ee Hundred
Fcind Palives di
Taubes
Dow launches London fund drive for church and attacks Anglican authority
Detere in London reports Rev. John Alexander Dow, leader of a sect called Christmas Cathodic, soliciting funds and denouncing all religions but his. He claims anointing and labels Canterbury’s archbishop incompetent, declaring war on the Church of England. A bouncer ejected a questioning man as Dow’s campaign intensified.
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Detere
London
John Alexander Dow
Tle
Lowdon
Canterbury
Church of England
Women voters gain rights in four western states
The article notes that women over 21 in Colorado Utah Wyoming and Idaho may vote for president this year. It cites early enthusiasm in Idaho and mixed attitudes elsewhere while highlighting active women like Mrs G Charts president of the Women’s Democratic Club of Teaver as a prominent figure among state women politicians.
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Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
J. G
Coorado
Mre
G. Charts
Women's Democratic Clab of
Teaver
End of romance ends with Mia Vita Passo seeks divorce
Mia Vita Passo daughter of former Chief Justice Muley seeks dissolution of her marriage to Edward Passo a ranchman at San Angelo Texas. They secretly wed in Kentucky after meeting in Georgia and later sent gifts and letters. The couple planned a Catholic public ceremony but differences arose and the divorce was sought amid a troubled union.
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Mia Vita Passo
Muley
Misote Supreme Court
Edward Passo
San Angelo
Tex
Bap Angelo
Mime
Matbey
Metropolis
Paem
Pandeak
Hushend
Passo
Wolcott Gains Ambassadorship Amid Political Shuffle
Former Governor Roger Wolcott, aged fifty three, was unexpectedly tapped for an ambassadorial post as speculation swirled around senator influence and prior resignations. With Draper’s exit delayed until fall, Wolcott’s new role follows a long Massachusetts public service career spanning the house, council, and four years as lieutenant governor.
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Wolcott
Sesatee Hoar
Lodge
Canton
Mr. Wolcott
Pari
Draper
Roger Wolcott
Mascarchusetts
New England
William Pepperell
Lewsberg
William Preecott
Buster Mul
Mamachustts
William
Edith Prescot
Schow
Weight at Saratoga draws crowd of tall women in fashion show
At Saratoga, spectators note an unprecedented display of very large women during the season. Prominent guests and a famed actress remark on the striking proportions and fashion sense of these women, praising gowns that suit their height and weight. A Grand Avenue event draws attention as admirers seek undertakings from a renowned dress maker to dress the women.
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Saratoga
Barstage
Thare
Saratoge
Powers in Goebel murder case faces possible parole
The Kentuckian Caise Powers, convicted of complicity in the Goebel murder, awaits potential parole if his defense hinges on a shift in belief about Sumter. Court records show he was arraigned in 1008 and stood among thirteen conspirators, with claims of funds and soldiers tied to the Mountaineers.
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Caise Powers
Lemiey
Powers
Goebel
Witnem
Cultes
Amg
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