Hat Mystery Drives Merritt Across the Atlantic
A bizarre tale unfolds aboard a White Star liner as Joshua Merritt, a Liverpool hat enthusiast, travels with his Chinaman servant Gin-Ghi. Merritt seeks Napoleon III’s silk hat rumor to complete a world hat collection while a wealthy, widowed mother and her Army son observe his odd, cultivated eccentricities during the voyage and in New York.
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White Star
Hama
Ietty Waldron
Warry Waldron
F.S. A
Atill
West V Pounter
Klaono
Marry
God
Jorda
Captain Harry
Jim
New York
Joshua Merritt
Josh Merritt
Liverpool
Gin-Gul
Hong Kong
Merritt
Gin-Ghi
Wysin
Lefora
Glu-Ghi
Harry
Offcer
Harry Waldrop
United States Army
Atlantic
Lverpool
Staeemed
Paris
New World
Merritt Aled
Trousta
High Gultara
Orm
Besklo Hla
Josh Mor- Tritt
Orst Sud
Orient
Willy-Nilly
Merriti
Josh
Ghi
Gln- Ghi
Brotia
Gin-Chi
Joshua
China
Gioshi
Chaptel Tin Hut
Ahat
Harmiess
United Kingdom
Loire
Elbe
Danube
Schelde
Thames
Clyde
Tweed
Lancaster
Europe
Asia
Africa
Americas
Oceanica
United States
Mr. Merritt
Edun
Napoleon III
Emyster
Merritt Museum
Napoleon 11
Prince Souis
Empire of Strasburg
American
New York City
East Trouston Street
The Mountain in Labor and the Tariff Crisis
A dated editorial section argues that a mountain of protests and fear surrounds the tariff battle, blaming the President for inaction and party disarray. It denounces Holman and Dunn as demagogues, praises Republican resolve, and predicts relief only with firm currency and protective policy amidst Democratic rule.
Extra Session Anticipated by Cleveland as Financial Crisis Deepens
The article argues President Cleveland delays calling an extra congressional session until September between the 1st and 15th, citing urgent national finance distress. It questions his stance on silver purchase and fears Congress would reject the Sherman act, while criticizing Dunn and praising the Republican Party's principles and Ohio nomination of William McKinley.
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Democratic Party
Waa
Secon
Congress
Wmi
Iveland
United States
Vroghleres Journal
Kate Uline
N. Y
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
Ohio
Providence Journal
New England
Columbus
Republican Party
Republic
Ohio Republicana
Republicaun Party
Bullim
Fragmentary note hints at political dispute and reward offer
A garbled OCR fragment references Democrats of Ohio and a gubernatorial candidacy. It mentions a reward and a request not to mention the Tribune, with stray words like “They Don't Want to Flua it” and “to run for Governor” amid broken phrases suggesting a political note or notice.
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Harry
Waldron
Merritt
Josh Merritt
Demo- Tribune
McKelvy Eckstein Anchor Morley Shipman Collier
Notable Chicago area dealers face scrutiny as state officials investigate sales practices. Regulators target firms linked to anchor distributors amid inquiries into fi nancial conduct and licensing compliance. Authorities urge caution for consumers when engaging with these entities.
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McKelvy
Eckstein
Morley
Cincinnati and Pekin Railway Advertisement Note
Cincinnati and Pekin Railway connects major points with color line and runs daily except Sunday. Agent C. B. Mize at Marshall handles local inquiries. Trains operated under supervision of T. C. M. Schindler and Marshall agency facilitation.
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Ocbor
Sundar
T.C. M. Schindvler
Pot
Paw
C. B
MIZE
Maraball
Lake Route to World's Fair via Mackinac
The Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Co launches two new steel steamers on the Upper Lake route costing 800000 each. Speed 20 mph, under 50 hour runs Cleveland to Chicago via Toledo and more. Weekly trips Toledo to Chicago with daylight Detroit to Cleveland July August double daily service. First class staterooms, low round trip rates, pamphlet available from A A Schantz Detroit.
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Detroit Cleveland Steam Navigation Company
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
Detroit
Alpena
Mackinac
Peteasey
Lake Erie
Putin Bay
A. A. Schantz
G.P. A
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Nav. Co
Mich
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Peace
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Gaya
Iabov
Holman Holman
Washington
Holman
Ford
Winder
Olman
Poindexter Dunn
Ford’s
Fr. Dunnin
John G. Carlisle
Tregaury
Indianapolis
Journal
Uinkster
Poindextér Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Dolgeville
Democrats of
Gover- 2
Alwaya
Armistrong & JT
Beymer-Bauman
Fahnestock
Kentucky
Southern
Davis-Cham
National Lead Co
National
EAD Co
Avonsway, New York
Tenth Streets
TRE Gincinnati, Jackson &, (Eckinaw Railway
Trina
Condrat Sipe
javtCneinnat
Udgon
WBS
Vinof
Carera
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Ork Ville i
Ziatamazond
Alloran
Buffalo
Cleveland & Bufftalo
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Thousend Islands
Canadian Post
A. K. Rogers
W. PF. Berman
Pasa
Agi
Art
T. F. Newman
Dr. William Medicine CO
Schenectady
Jay the
Statesman
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