Swindle on a Big Scale Tops Wisconsin Scams in Chicago
A Chicago report details a large investment club fraud tied to Milwaukee and Wisconsin investors. The scheme used pamphlets and stock market jargon to lure small bets into 5 to 8 percent monthly profits, operating by commission merchants with funds routed through post offices. Names include Flemming & Merriman, R. E. Kendall & Co., Chas J. Henri & Co., and Cudworth & Co. Victims from Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan reportedly hold up to $1,000,000 in worthless certificates as authorities seek recovery and firm directors flee to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukean
Board of Trade
Detsila
Nlua
Flemming & Merriman
R. EB. Kendall & Co
Chas J. Henri & O
Chicago
Stevene Point
Wig
J. T. Rowe Wrilis
Hannibal
Wisconsin
Ohio
Michigan
Northwest
Basa
Czar Alexander II at Gatchina Palace Amid Rumors and Rumblings
A New York Sun correspondent portrays Tsar Alexander II living in a fortified Gatchina palace twenty-eight miles from Saint Petersburg. He is unhappy, guarded, and seen chopping wood, with family tensions and court intrigues described. The piece contrasts his private life with public perception, noting tensions with his brothers and a distant opera via telephone. A Southern Yankee passage defends friendly ties with Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Ob. Petarsburg
New York Sun
Alexander
Caar
Gome
Alexandder
Gatchina
Gatebina
Birt
Ozyc
Alexander Qstally
Ivan Savelich
Iyan
Slrneas
Tyan
Ivan
Pally
Russias
Peter the Great
Alexander II
Ivans
Vladimir
Alexia
Czarowitz
Bia
Aletis
Jupiter
Navy
Achilles
Hector
Hercules Ariaen
Neptone
Count Stroganoff
Apollo
Sn Apzallo
Aome Point
Stroganoff
Alexander Bseen
Destra
Gachina
Czar
Rifaat Bey and Exiled Wife in Cairo Crisis
The article describes Rifaat Bey leaving Cairo in exile with his Circassian wife and child amid police pressure to stay. Her pleas to recover her child move bystanders, including a veiled Nubian guard, as she laments the forced separation and rifaat’s distant composure. The scene unfolds with Arabic speakers and French‑speaking visitors observing the dramatic departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cano
Rifsat Bey
Cairn
Circas Gan
Mahmoud Sami Baruad
Hia
Cairo
Mme
Rifaat
Rifaal Bey
Malia
Chistian
Mme. Rifaat
Christina
Rifaat Bey
Mme. Rijant
Tara
Rifaaat
Rilaat
Fragmentary romance line hints at unrequited affection
The fragment describes a character kissed and wept over by a woman while he remains emotionally distant. It suggests a traditional storytelling mood where affection is valued yet not fully returned, implying possible regret or restraint.
A Rat-Instead of a Tabbit Se Michael’s Mu Gomer
A gentleman in town caught a large rat and served it to a friend as delicacy believing it was a mouse. The friend enjoyed the dish and praised it as elegant, until told it was a rat and refused to believe it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
I.G. Redmond
J. G. Rioa
Dakota
George Mason
Redman
Rice
James Moffat
Redman Enid
Elias Schenck
Xroom
M&nj
Michael
Gomer
Menbar
Green Bay and Minneapolis Rail Lines in New Short Route
A terse report outlines a proposed connection involving Green Bay, St. Paul, and Minneapolis rail interests. Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific are cited as potential operators in a new route plan, with emphasis on efficiency and regional linkage.
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Omanch
Cy St
Covingtox
Rove
Cousties
Takola
Dison
Sorpou
Cosacy
Macs Fanty
Ag Sil
Marthont
Fee Algo
Low Ebay
Ergone
Eomaed Piailive & Chonstpe
Ahoull
Uae
Nebravke
Anal
Lea Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
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Catchuna Palace
Pafaat Bey
Chrewt
Nia
Anget
Wun
Peewee
Ars. Lydia E. Pinkham
Lyn, Rt
Lydia E. Pinkhaw
Boris
Lita
Beartog Down
Witshit
Ith
Tesvil
Weal
Arnaud
Lydia
Pixeus
Hele
Ghigaco, Milwaukee & Bt, Paul
Illinois
Minnesota
Owa
Milwaukee
LaCroana Winons
St, Paul
Madison
Prairie du Ohion
Mason City
Sioux City
Yankton
Albert Los
Aberdeen
Dubuque Rock Island
Cedar
Wilwaukee & St
Mtallyay
Merrill
A.W
Pri
Nebraska
Norfolk
Ste Waal
Les
Ten
Woods
Wayne
Warmytounly
Ketesaey
Bay
Ann
Abe
Salem
Hetece
Dacia
Bloux Palk Bretah
Meo
Tesio
Fyacruler
Ga Cbs Daa
Aailen Eit
Slows Palla
Broy Waals
Dakste
Reema Jones
Norfolk and Return, Sutem
Betcan
W. Teaadale
Paarenger Arsat
Tau
Mins
Green Bay
Winond
Syo
St. Paul Railroad
Mortillon
Reshaue Arpeapolis
Sapien Pralls
Athanantiy
Kay Aloe Steel
Saitnere Ryler
Mitlomatien
Edsyn
Asi Ren
ST. Paul Akd Mjntizapalis
VIA
Neenah
Oshkosh
Fond du Lac
Oustom
curecAaGco
Milwackes
Chappe
Crippew
Pauls Bau Claire
Theos
Grand Rapids
Walisau, Merrill and
Alr Potots
K.finney
Jas. Barker
Gen
Gent
Pace
Ant Mi
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