Deluge of Power in the Kings of Finance
A narrator recounts his rise from bootblack to finance power, detailing his dream of joining the industrial ring led by Roebuck and Langdon. He recalls the allure and danger of wealth, the lure of publicity, and the deceit behind perceived loyalty as he seeks a seat among the nation’s financial kings.
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Roebuck
Manasquale
Finance
Roebuck-Langdon- Melville
Mr. Roebuck
Manasquare Mines
Langdon
Melville
Committee of
Drake
Washington
King George
Matt
I Sell That Steel Common Says Stock Painter Blacklock
In a Textile building suite a stock tips trader recounts helping Sam Ellersby with cash rivalries and a risky windfall. Ellersby, fond of music and flashy spending, asks to be sold the Steel Common, while Blacklock notes their fraught dynamic and Ellersby’s sister waiting outside in a brougham.
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Stock Exchange
Sam Ellersby
Roebuck
Matt
Blacklock
Wall Street
Girl member of stock exchange earns unique prominence
Miss Leah Klein an 18 year old Chicago grain company employee voted in the Merchants' exchange election in Memphis She was escorted from the hall after voting and received a diamond ring from exchange President Harry P Johnson as recognition.
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Stock Exchange
Memphis News-Scimitar
Leah Klein
Merchants’ Exchange
United States
Chicago Grain Company
Miss Klein
Exchange
Chicago
T. B. Andrews
Harry P. Johnson
Many Changes Made in National Emblem
A Washington Star summary traces the flag’s history from 1777 adoption to 1907, detailing the thirteen and later fifteen stripes, the evolution of stars for new states, and key events such as Brandywine, Ranger’s salute, and standard flag arrangements. It notes changes in 1818 and 1896 and mentions Oklahoma’s upcoming star.
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American Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia Light Horse
United Colonies
Washington
Cambridge
St. Andrew
John Ross
Congress
Brandywine
Ranger
Paul Jones
Vermont
Kentucky
Great Britain
Tennessee
Ohio
Louisiana
Indiana
Mississippi
Mexico
Utah
Oklahoma
War
Havy
Origins of the United States flag and naval jacks
The text traces the first flag made in Lowell Massachusetts from genuine American bunting raised over the Washington capitol in February 1866, describes the navy use of the union jack or jack, and explains the origin and current terminology. It then details the great seal of the United States with the eagle, olive branch, arrows, and the motto I Pluribus Unum.
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United States
Lowell
Mass
Capitol
Washington
Scotland
St. George
St. George and
St. Andrew
Ingland
St. Patrick
Ireland
Great Britain and Ireland
Department of State
Frederick T. Frelinghuysen
Progressive Matrimony Joke From Kansas City Journal
Uncle Hiram quips that a young husband acts different when fetching water as marriage evolves. After three months he whistles and eyes the house. at one year he smiles but is annoyed by late meals. at two years he is sour and harsh. at three years he sits idle while his wife works the pump.
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Kansas City Journal
Hiram
Greek servant Kouros tales told by Olympic commissioner
James E. Sullivan recalls a Greek traveler boasting of his servant Kouros in a dinner tale from Constantinople. The traveler's confident timing of Kouros's return from the tobacconist sequence demonstrates the servant's speed and reliability, illustrating an era of hospitality and wit.
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James E. Sullivan
Republic
Constantinople
Kouros
Norwegian cod liver oil and by products market report
Consul E S Cunningham from Bergen reports early winter cod off the Norwegian coast with high quality oil. The 1905 output totals include 1 500 000 fish in June and 44 116 000 total catch, yielding 15 900 000 hung and 27 404 000 salted. By products: 1 078 257 gallons cod liver oil, 489 288 gallons other oils, 44 397 gallons roe. Oil price $15 to $17 per barrel.
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E. S. Cunningham
Bergen
Iinmarken
United States
Christiania
Monkey Victim of Theory At Hagenbeck’s Zoo
A chimpanzee at Hagenbeck’s dies after its mate died and the male refused food. The keeper blames a professor’s failed prompt for a “pro bationary marriage” plan and notes the pair were never congenial. The tragedy allegedly saved $2,500 if the idea had not been tried.
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Chicago Chronicle
Hagenbeck’s
What do you think of the new board of directors
A Milwaukee Sentinel caption notes a reader comment on the new board of directors. The remark suggests a split opinion with half deemed capable and half seen as incapable. The brief reflects local sentiment about leadership.
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Nw Board
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
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