Literary Scheme Leads to Parisian Swindle
In a Paris cafe Tremaine and Ste Marie plot a literary fraud based on forged endorsement and a fake footnote, using a banker, M Fortunat, as the supposed benefactor. They engineer a convincing scheme, cash a large check, and celebrate their imagined fortune while evading risk as their plan unfolds amid deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Mrtie
Tremaine
Tromaine
OM. Fortunat
Barreau & Say
M. Fortunat
Ste. Marie
Jean Ste. Marie
Messrs. Barren & Say
Iusk
Oneverdus
Iater Tremaina
Diamond
Meads
Lonon
Dean Ste. Marie
Tafe
Mr. Diamond
Express
M. Fortunst
Lis Ender
Jang Heid
Fortunst
Paris
Ste. Marie Diessing
Henry Diamond
Reign of Sleerolesn Nearing Its End in New York Fashion
A New York letter surveys upcoming ball attire for McAllister management, detailing gowns in Ottoman silk and white crepe de chine, elaborate jet trimming, and accessories. It notes rising watch fashion for ladies, including jeweled, leather, and watch-pendant styles, and remarks on the royal wedding gowns for comparison, with commentary on the evolving female wardrobe and consumer trends.
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New York
Chicago. Ledger
Sol
McAlHater
Perthaps
Amon
Erapombal
Moitlenty
Berlin
Wren
McAllister
Giant historic padlock on Eliot Street astonishes locals
A massive padlock on a lock shop facade on Eliot Street draws interest with a 1 foot 8 inch wide shackle and a 25 pound key. The lock, made by John Gefen, dates from a prison once on the site and is said to be tied to York County confinement in old times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gefen
York County
John Griffin
Alfred
Lastun Globe
Mindful of His Influence. 4. Absalom!
Mrs. Rambo tearfully recalls a terrible night as Absalom vents pride and shame. Mr. Rambo steadies himself and asks if anyone else witnessed the scene, praising Naushy for listening. The exchange centers on embarrassment and family dynamics.
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Absalom
Mrs. Rambo
Naushy
Mr. Rambo
Chicago Tribune
A Surprise Mr Nicefellow Penny Gift Event
A jumbled OCR style snippet shows a scene where Mr Nicefellow unexpectedly gives a penny to a child, prompting an excited reaction from a younger sibling. The text appears fragmentary with missing context and inconsistent capitalization.
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Mr. Nicefellow
Amusing Aniledd: Humorous Early Settler Epigram
A fragmentary column trades in playful verse and prose snippets about early settler life, quirks of marriage, money and mischief, plus a string of gag lines and character sketches. Names and places drift through humorous bits, with odd echoes of newspaper parlor chatter and light social satire.
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Dwiehy Daldwin
M.fortunat
Moore
Beauty
Virugos
Mergxov
St. Louis Magazine
Siryck the Bigot
Chele
Hin
UALR
DALE
Tiffany Inseridd
Daisy
Eliot Street
Vlenderk
Alfred .Driaan
Epg
Boarox
Rebby
Mount
Ararat
Laura
Emily
Heoneloth
United States
Hawaii
Negit
Xem
Alwava
Whitear Hlick
Haack Heal
Han
Olf de Fae
Prodley
Tooker
Tooher
Milly Jones
Qhexeen
Mushaud
Bolt Tentitage
Daryn
Asibte
Aidener
Priystal Raiepes
misFors
IGHIG
Niagara Falls
Timn Tance
Jont
Senn
NYWO
Wheatfield
Mralynll
Jaexron
Detroit
Marealland Albin
Pascangera
Chisago
Hyde Park
Kearington
Gorng West
Balalo
Jhekson
Bion
POTNO
V. Ia
Arankaon
M. Teta
Tay
O.W. Ruggles
T. Apts
Jqunson
Chicago
Fyn
Marshall
THE
Cincinnati
Jackson & Mackinaway
Pet Ae
Hattle Creek
Allegan
Sander
H. R. Joneston
Gen'l Fat
Pasa
Axt
Eddy
Marhatl
Whegsing
Lake Erie Railway
Toledo
Bowerston
Pittsburgh, Marietta
Asi
Marietta
Pittsburgh
Akron
Cuyshoga Falla
Kent
Bayvenna
Lesgittaburg
Warren
Niles, Girard
Youngstown
New Castle
Allegheny
J. D. Woopnurr
Jas. M. Halt, Gen. Puss, Agemisjul
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