Washington society heiresses loom in Rockefeller match
A Chicago Chronicle Washington Letter reports Miss Abby G. Aldrich’s engagement to John D. Rockefeller Jr. and outlines a tapestry of senator daughters, heiresses, and social figures. It notes Aldrich’s long tenure, the family’s Washington residence, and the capital’s influential circles, with emphasis on potential philanthropic and educational ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mitchell
Senator Michell
Oregon
Miss Mitchell
Duchess de la Rochefoucauld
Washington
Riviera
Rocheloucauldy
John D. Rockefeller
Abby G. Aldrich
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Aldrich
Senator Aldrich
Congress
Abby
Mr. Rockefeller
Columbian University
Chicago
Abby Aldrich
Columbian
Rockefeller
Miss Aldrich
Miss Lucy
Mixa Abby Aldrich
Rhode Island
Statesman
Bapna
Mabel
Ruth
Foraker
McMillan
Michigan
Senate
Elsie
Stephen B. Elkins
Katherine
Misa Hallie Davis
Henry G Davis
West Virginia
Wetmore
New York
Newport
Kearns
Utah
Clark
Montana
Newlands
Nevada
Washington Letter
Chicago Chronicle
Stocks with Jewels and Women in Politics
The article describes a jewelry pendant as a new stock feature, a slender chain with a dangle fastened so the pendant sits under the chin and remains hidden inside the waist. It then discusses women’s suffrage in several states, noting progress in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Delaware towns, Kansas, and Montana on local issues, with Pennsylvania examples.
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Ainslee
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Delaware
Kansas
Montauk
Pennsylvania
Village theater opens in Chicago in 1900s minstrel era
The article notes a prominent figure, W. S. Cleveland, opening a Kumérisands music temple at 17 21 Van Buren Street Chicago. It describes his theatre as centrally located, newly improved, and presenting a mix of minstrel and vaudeville acts while reflecting the era's public tastes for wholesome drama and music as it previews a respectful cultural venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Van
Buree
Wabash
Michigan
The Village Postmaster on Stage at Warter Opera House
A lively excerpt describes a village gathering with soft drinks and treats as Seth Huggins leads the troupe in The Village Postmaster. The production, staged at Warter Opera House in Moline on Tuesday evening, brings a long run from New York and Chicago to local audiences with a large cast.
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Trainin
Seth Huggins
Warter Opera
Moline
New York
Chicago
Japan’s Leaders Seek Chinese Trade Bank Plan
A Kobe Osaka business meeting urged Japan to earmark part of its Chinese indemnity fund for boosting Sino Japanese commerce. The proposal calls for a bank for joint Chinese and Japanese merchants and recommends directing about $4.98 million of a $14.04 million indemnity toward supporting China’s internal resources under a 2 percent interest plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Consa! Lyons
Hiogo
Japan
China
Japanese Foreign Trade Association
Kobe
Osaka
Divorces in Rhode Island Noted in State Trends
Rhode Island shows about one divorce for every eight marriages, reflecting shifts in state family patterns. The dialogue on women’s roles continues with discussions on girls independence and education in the era. Ming Neena Hamilton, a New York native, earned a PhD at Heidelberg, illustrating rising female academic achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Kecessity
Ming Neena Hamilton
New York
Heidelberg
Chicago
Fragmented OCR News Item on Potato Crop
An OCR fragment references a potato crop issue with garbled words and unclear details. The readable parts indicate agricultural context and possible production concerns but lack concrete names, dates, or locations to form a full report.
Midnight in Chinatown and Minstrel Venture Plans
The article notes W. 8. Cleveland’s prior success guiding minstrel aggregations and predicts the forthcoming venture’s magnitude, with opening engagement set for September 28. It mentions the Burtis venue hosting the Midnight in Chinatown company to a small Friday audience and comments on changes from past performances.
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W. 8
Cleveland
Chinatown
Burtis
Two Belgians Begin World Trip From New York
Edmond Adler and George J Muller, both without funds or luggage, depart New York for a round the world journey Adler claims he can perform feats of strength and will attract gate receipts while Muller handles finances. The plan includes exhibitions and challenges at various stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Edmond Adler
George J. Muller
Baureau ‘of Municipal Statistics
Adler
Belgium
Muller
Ahd
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8Th Avenue
5Th Avenue
12Th Avenue
Allen Bros
16Th Street
Mont Line
17Th Street
Apply
Care Journal
Dewend & Kuschmann
National Association of Stationary Engineers
A. C. Grantz
C .E. Cornell
J. G. Swhnsson
Ill
Rosenstein Building
Boston
B. L. Kerns
Lindwall’s
15Th Street
DR. H
Bennett—Skinner
A. R. R. Beal
M. D
Arthur D. West, MD
Chase Brock
J. M. Wyland
Chase Building
Mock—Rosenstein
6Th Avenue
Uhrus. PH
M. Kinnie Hidg
Moline, Ill
Undertakers
A. V. Esterdahl
Lutheran Church Moline
7Th Avenue
McKinley
Henry Neil
Dearborn St
Vulcan Chemical Co
Lady of Good Address
Eastman Standard Tailoring Co
Rock Island
Moline Heating & Construction Company
Care Times
Davenport
Iowa
Williamson
3D Avenue
C. H. Morris
Maine
2D Avenue
J. W. Jones
Bonds
Rationery Ety
Library Street
Moline Town
Lost
Lost& Pigeons
No.d
J J Curran
Skinner & Company
W C Bennett
E. J. Bronson
Q. Depot
BANKS
Moline National Bank
Moline Stath Savings Bank
Fice
People's Savings Bank
German Savings Bank
West 8d Street
Clothiers
P. Mullane
4Th Avenue
Bimon & Mosenfelder
Yellow Front
One Price Clothiers
U. 8
8D Avenue
U. 5
Merchant Tailors
Carpenters
John Carlson
Arama
Wagner Opera House
Speiaty
N. H. Chderberg
24 Avenue, Moline
W. Odell
Wood & Pehk
Attorneys At Law
Postoffice
Lawrence M. Magill
Skinner Block
Ue Jackson & Hurst—Attorneys At Law
Rock Island National Bank
Rock Island. Nl
J. Searle
Co. B. Marshall
Searle & Marshall, Lawyers
Mitchell & Lynde Block
Dorothy Denton
Palmist
Sd Street
Martha Anderson
Mail
A. W. Randouist
Fourth Avenue
Lindblom
Westling Chant Tailors
East Third Street
the Duchess DE LA Rochefoucauld
Sou
Giniral
Angela Russell
Miranda
Wisconsin
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