The Banking Trust in New York City and Its Backers
An exploration of a New York based industrial trust linked to banking powerhouses in Providence and Rhode Island. The piece profiles backers like Stillman Rockefeller Baker Hendrix McCurdy and James Morgan influence, noting connections to City National Bank and First National Bank amid a network reaching Pascoag Woonsocket and beyond. It highlights a sweeping financial web including Kuhn Loeb Co and Morgan & Co and contrasts it with the steel trust in scale.
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the Banking Trust
New York City
New York
Providence
R. I
Bristol
Newport
Pawtucket
Woongocket
Pascoag
Stllman
Rockefeller
Young Stillmans
Rockefellers
City National
Baker
First National Bank
Hendrix
Bank of Commerce
New York Sun
Congress
Eo-Post
Ence
Kuhn, Loeb &Co
Northern Pacific
Steel Trust
Morgan & Co
Woonsocket
Industrial Trust Companys
The
Rubber Trust
Col Samuel Coit
United States
Guy Fawkes
Rhode Island
Knights
Vaillays
Ethoade Island
Englishmen Respect Davitt for Stern Sincere Resolve
English observers praise Charles Stewart Parnell and Michael Davitt for steadfast honesty and willingness to fight for a cause. The piece notes Davitt's courage and the public respect he earns through principled action.
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Davitt
Real Clubhouse for Women in New York City
The Woman's University club in New York reports 200 members and 400 applications on file. Plans for a new clubhouse include a restaurant and rooms rentable by night.
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Woman's University Club
New York
Heartfelt plea from a distressed youth and his love
A brief exchange reveals a young man seeking sympathy for unrequited love. She acknowledges both affection and intelligence, framing a relationship built on mutual understanding.
Knowledge Is Wealth Motto Suggested by Commissioner
A Baltimore World item reports the exchange where the School Commissioner jokes about placing a motto above the desk. A teacher inquires with a raised eyebrow as the phrase Knowledge Is Wealth is floated as a potential slogan.
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Aakary
Baltimore
Nine Mills Run Red, Losing Money Fast
The Philadelphia Press notes that It Taken Ten and Cankley-Poor Woolman run nine mills but all are unprofitable. Joakley-Well warns nine mills would never yield a cent.
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Cankley
Woolman
Joakley
Philadelphia Press
Scare-Fly Season Preparations Spotlight
Baker describes preparations for fly season with Baker getting his head tattooed featuring a spider’s web. Jones asks what he is doing and Baker explains the design. Judge records the exchange.
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Baker
Old Baldy
Jones
Brought Home to Him by the Heroine
A dramatic scene unfolds as the 200 pound heroine sobs for mercy while the villain collapses beneath her weight. The moment crystallizes the power shift as she delivers decisive justice to the would be foe. The Philadelphia Press notes the striking reversal in a tense confrontation.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia Press
Highly Recommended Mr Jackson Did Not De Boss Gib You
Leslie's Weekly reports on a recommendation exchange between Mr Jackson and Mr Johnson regarding Fakem's nervine claimed to ease tired feelings. This obscure guidance reflects early 20th century advertising language and health folklore.
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Jackson
Johnson
Leslie's Weekly
Rattles-I'd Rather You Didn't Suspicious Conduct Hint
A fragment from Brooklyn Life features a terse exchange about suspicious conduct. The speaker cautions another to refrain, implying scrutiny and social tension. The lines hint at interpersonal conflict and a cautious social atmosphere.
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Rattles
Tit-Bita Gossip Sparks Curious Chatter
The fragment hints at a gossip column note titled Tit-Bita with a dismissive line about gossip and a prompt to share any interesting news. No clear people or places are identified beyond the generic reference.
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Gonato
Quip and Quirk Echo In 19th Century Papers
A collection of lighthearted snippets cites observers from Yonkers Statesman and Chicago Daily News. The items joke about marriage hazards and a cigar shaped airship amusing readers.
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DeFonte
Chicago Daily Newa
Just Like a Woman Joke
Humorous exchange about a woman delaying entry at the door. Mrs Benham explains she lacked time, prompting a wry remark from Benham as a light domestic quip from a Brooklyn Lite cartoon panel.
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Benham
Boat Nomenclature Sparks Quick Wit in Brooklyn Life
A brief Exchange in Brooklyn Life jokes about why boats are nicknamed and quips a nickname pun. The quip hints at playful language use in a maritime urban weekly. The aside reflects lighthearted editorial tone typical of early Brooklyn humor pages.
One Point of View on Marriage Law in Some States
In a Detroit Free Press item the column notes laws barring persons of unsound mind from marrying, while arguing that no one else cares about the restriction. The short piece reflects social attitudes toward marriage and mental health.
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Detroit Free Presa
Local scribbles spark political chatter in Gotham
Brooklyn Life quotes claim truth is not always spoken while Yonkers Statesman notes a milliner town figure entering politics. Gotham description labels him a trimmer as public discourse continues.
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Gotham
Yonkers
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McCurdy
Mutual Life Incuranes Company
Willian Whitnes
Metropolitan Street Railroad
J Pp Morgan & Co
Thompson Street
Manhattan
Gwinnett Street
Crow Hill
Brookis
New
Greene-Halleck
N.P
Willis
Irving
Astor Gallery
Brookes
San Salvatore
Broome Street
Mott
Nott Street
Mott Street
Broome
Horatio Alger
Michael Davitt
California
England
South Africa
Old New York
Larlem
Yonkers Statesman
Brooklyn Life
Liverita
Oliverita
Nervita Medical Coo
Chicago
U.S. A
F. J. Clendenin
Third Avenue
Moline, Ill
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