Belle Clifton Adventuress Causing Scandal and Escape
A sensational account recalls Belle Clifton, a Chicago born con artist who plied charm to extract money from prominent men. After a Boston conviction for blackmail she charmed prison officials and escaped with help from a doctor’s wife, allegedly living in England, fueling a public scandal and governor’s ire.
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Shadjnat
Europé
Dhad
Bsides
Ong
Washington
Baltimore
Cleveland
Mins Chistian
Rom
Belle Clifton
Boston
Clifton
Miss Clifton
Boots
Buttonshoe
Jagdimas
Hieard
England
Anarchista
The Dayking Shark Captured on Monterey Coast
The basking shark, largest fish, 35 feet long and about 15 feet high, was captured by an Italian fisherman with Stanford University interest. President Jordan notes rare sightings, one example off the California coast in 1890. The British offer for a specimen is high, but skinning takes long and care is required.
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Stanford University
Jordan
Monterey
San “Pranciga
Puddinhead Wilson sparks talk on tariff debate
In a Chicago Journal excerpt, Mark Twain’s critique of the Wilson tariff bill is labeled and debated by Angelina and Marguerite who fear a duel and mock the piece’s disrespectful tone while avoiding explicit political endorsement.
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Angelina
Mtn
Marguerite
Mark Twain
Wilson
Mr. Twain
Puddinhead Wilson
Chicago Journal
Leather price increases push shoe costs higher
A New York Tribune report cites rising leather prices and wholesale shifts as major drivers of imminent retail footwear price hikes. Officials from the United States Leather Company acknowledge large scale tannery consolidation but offer no detailed figures, noting material and labor costs surged 40 to 70 percent in four months.
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New York Tribune
Largo Ratinl
Wade Amoller
St Ia
United States Leather Company
Sugar Trust
Chienzo Cattle
Ttwaa
Tey
Divid
Michigan bicycle racing loom at Battle Creek state meet
The state meet at Battle Creek July 22 23 draws riders from nearly every Michigan town as contenders fight for first place. Officials cut admission to 25 cents to attract crowds estimated at 5000 with 6000 grandstand capacity. Michael Dirnberger the Crimson Rim star headlines a field including Mayo O Connor Terrell Coburn and Diruberger as Syracuse sends its fastest tandem team. Railroads plan special trains to handle crowds and Battle Creek hosts offer sleeping quarters.
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Michigan
Battle Creek
Senate
L. A.W
C. A. Young
Race
Michael F. Dirnberger
Emazh
Michael
Crimson Rim
Mayo
Introws
O’conner
Terrell, Coburn
Diruberger
Syracuse
First steel sailing vessel Matty for Minnesota Steamship
The new steel vessel Matty built by Chicago Shipbuilding for Minnesota Steamship Co. is described as the first steel sailing boat of its type. It measures about 303 feet overall with a 40 foot beam and 24 foot depth, drafts 14 feet 4 inches, and can carry 3,000 tons, with potential capacity over 2,000 tons after channel completion. It features tansts and a steel tow barge behind, plus a patent storm head for improved strength.
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Ealing
Bolle
Jakes Wan
Chicago Shipbuilding Company
Chicago
Minnesota Steamship Company
Matty
Fort Beal
Malta
u.—Hariwart
Negro Chaplain Proposal Sparks Kentucky Viewpoints
Chicago Times-Herald reports Representative Walter Evans of Kentucky pushes to appoint a colored chaplain in the next House, arguing for a ministerial credential from the colored community. He cites support among local ministers and notes potential alignment with Republican colleagues from Kentucky.
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House of Representatives
Walter Evans
Oll Ore
South
Kentucky
Ryans
Chicago
Birds From Dillville At International Exposition
A fragmented note complains of heat and food prep while referencing Chicago news and a wartime end. It hints at tensions over race in the south and mentions the Atlanta Constitution in a critical, provocative tone.
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Dillville
Chicazo
Hood's Saraparilla Promises Health and Appetite Gain
A promotional excerpt extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a liver and stomach health tonic. It claims strong blood purification, improved appetite, and restoration of energy, urging immediate purchase and use to prevent disease. The writing cites numerous testimonials and asserts superior potency.
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Hood
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Anita Child
Bret
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Mise
Castoria
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