Unfortunate Citizen Bailed on Chattel Mortgage Tale
A long, stylized report tells of Max Meltzer and a thrifty family ruined by a chattel mortgage. The piece details a house stripped for debt, selling furniture, and a sick baby amid legal trouble as Metzger and kin face eviction and hardship.
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Ids Poe Cente
Cuicango
Max Meltzer
Gagseuk
Metzzer
Metzser
Metz
Beta
Billy
Mia Menger
Waathen
Metzger
Omier
Vliet Garp
Meercely
Carreyl
Ube
Justice Kersten
Who Shall Kill the Cat A German Com ment on Samoa and US Influence
A verbose critical commentary discusses German aims in Samoa and American attitudes toward Pacific influence. It notes U S traders in Apia, Germany’s growing presence, and Britain’s Pacific retreat, debating how to curb German aggression through power alliances and naval strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospos
Janso
Gerouah
United States
Agiaciaus
Grasnbaum
Apia
Samoa
England
Pacific
America
Australia
Germany
Edison Phonograph Deal Ends With Dismissal
News of a disputed Edison phonograph deal reveals lawyers Tomlinson Gilliland and Lippincott negotiating cash and stock. Edison learns $7570 the split, discovers misappropriated funds, and Tomlinson is dismissed after affidavits prompt board action.
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New York
Herald Gays
Edison
June C. Tomaso
E T Gilliland
Terguton
Ene
Lippincott
E Tison
Eljave
Thomas A. Ediron
Gennutore
Beralf
Tomlinson
Lippinetti
Hugh
Spypincott
Bum
Tomtjas
Ghali
Naturalis Indynant
Eaisen
Tis Ij Vegmnns
New Immigration Law Faces Sharp Restrictions
Washington January 21 The Ford immigration committee reports a bill to bar idiots paupers those convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude the diseased and contract laborers with only professors and ministers excluded The penalty is up to 1000 dollars and a 400 dollar fine for extra passengers Each emigrant must prove good character three months before embarkation via a U S consul and notify officials before landing The report condemns violations and urges exclusion of a class seen as harmful to mining and American labor conditions
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Wasutxuton City
Ford Immigration Committees
House
United States
Plecea
Ba Ib
Fragmentary Late 19th Century Telegram Items
Reports from St Louis on a murder scene at a Southern hotel haunt. Charles Bennett signs with Detroit for next year. A Sioux City bank gains 100000 capital authority to commence business. Grand Opera House in St Paul destroyed by fire worth 200000 with 74000 insured. Various political and financial notes includePorter likely Italian appointment and a New Jersey Senate race result. Earthquakes near Rifle Creek and a pistol incident in Germantown.
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Charles Bennett
Detroit
Booston
St. Louis
Brooks
Preller
Indianapolis
Portér
Grand Opera Hose
St. Paul
Disnog Central
George A.pearce
The
Planters and Mercharits’ Insurance Company
Mobile
Madrid
Spain
Mint Democratic
New Jersey
John B Melberson
United States
Leon Abbott
Denver
Colorado
Rifle Creek
Louisville
Preston
Corts
Gormantown
Sallie
Caucus nominates Washburne for United States senator
In St Haut Mina Jan 16 the republican caucus chose W D Washburne as their candidate for United States senator after three ballots. Sabin Donnelly Nelson and others were considered with Washburne ultimately winning the nomination amid cheering.
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Cryptolgram Donnelly
Harrison
Julize Woods
Altegan Dudley
St Haut
Mina
Qaucus
Krg
Capitol
Edwards
Warhburne
Dundels
Cushimao
United States
Backman
Sauk Rapers
Divigne Sf Satin
Cumubeus
Buff
Hompe
Otter Tail County
Sygnatius Donnelly
McGrath
Dakota County
Swatsaon
Jackson
W D Washburne
D M Sabin
Enatias Donnelly
Knowt Nelson
EM Bratt
H. B Btrait
Gordon
Cole
Washburne
Sabin
Donnelly
Nelson
Start
Washburng
Rabin
Donnerly
Bluirt
Care
Washburn
Washuurng
Benially
Btart
Whyle
Bu ‘Kman
F B. Lane
Sabi’ U Troughout
W. Sakern
Agaon
Bia
Saiju
Mag
Judge Woods Grows Restless In Bribery Case Dispute
Indianapolis January 18 Judge Woods grows restless under criticism of reversing a bribery investigation ruling. Friends say he questioned his legal instructions to jurors after consulting Claypool and Justice Harlan. Harlan later scrutinized the section and prepared a second instruction. A personal friend claims Woods acted from conscientious duty and will not speak for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Woods
Tua
Claypool
Justice Harlan
Supreme Nourt
Oddk
Vige
Wodis
Republican Notables Visit to Gen Harrison
Jan 18, R D Locke and Georgian Republican leaders arrived with ex-Congressman Buck to meet Gen Harrison and discuss administration policy and future appointments. The group plans further calls on key figures as part of their state committee activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
R D. Locke
Iby
Republican caucus in Illinois advances several reform bills
Jan. 18 Merritt reports the Republican caucus in Hexinokey, IL adopted a resolution for adjournment and pushed bills on alien labor, pawnshop interest, parole prisons, and nonforfeitable life policies. Other measures include printing ballots statewide, telephonic pricing, and sinking railroad crossings.
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Hexinokey
Repuican
Ces
Bath Houses
Merritt
Maximus
Senate considers state railway regulation bill in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin senate bill proposes a state railway commission of two members to supplement interstate controls. It mirrors the long and short haul clause, allows rate fixes on unjust discrimination, and restricts transit passes. Other measures bar drunk locomotive engineers and require guards for railroad crossings, plus a bill to repeal women voting on school matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manigon
Wis
Senate
Raway Companion
Prohibition Bills and Transit Bills Dominate Michigan Legislature
In Lansing and at the state senate session, lawmakers introduced more than 200 bills, including measures for high license and local option, a prohibition petition, mileage allowances for representatives, and a rail passenger rate cut. The senate debated doorkeeper suits, prepared to hear witnesses in the Ray Carpenter case, and Republicans prepared to oppose Democratic political legislation. In Jan 18 at Lansing, Hylbrook’s trust bill and a railroad passenger safety bill were offered, while a state mediation board for strikes and a liquor sale ban within five miles of the University of Ann Arbor were also proposed. A constitutional amendment would raise the governor’s salary to 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diawapolis
Senate
Indianapo
Laneixe
Mich
Hylbrook
Rianney
Murtaugh
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Use
State University
Ann Arbor
Trusts Bill Raised in New York Legislature
The New York legislature considers a bill addressing trusts. Levi P. Morton and Mrs. Morton arrived in Washington and stayed at the Hotel Normandie. Various international and domestic notes include currency bank authorizations in Thomaston Connecticut and Anaconda Montana, and other political and colonial items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Levi P. Morton
Morton
Washington City
Hotel
Normandie
William Kay
Royal Palace
Thomaston National Bank
Thomaston
Conn
Zambar
East Africa
Denver
Pose City
Touraday
Formar Place
Egry Irving
Ilffeas
HR. K Dalsell
House Committee On
Averau
Anderson
Sixth Cavalry
Legion of Honor
Mysterious Cure Promoted by Local Drugstore Ad
Fragmentary OCR reveals an unsigned ad claiming a woman named Mrs I Ya write W Hammel of Shelby NC recovered from a long illness after using Dr Kirys News Consumption arg. The text mentions a bottle claimed to cure her and offers a free trial bottle from Clendentn’s drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiry
Mra. I
Hammel
Shelby
Electric Bitters Praised by Local Druggists in Bend
W D Bult of Bropes Indiana extols Electric Bitters as the best remedy for rheumatism and blood disorders after a decade long ailment. Abraham Hare and Bell Obie, both local druggists, affirm the product’s efficacy and endorse its sale at Clendenin's drugstore. The testimonials target kidney and blood related illnesses with claims of universal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Bult
Bropes
Ind
Abraham Hare
Clendenin
Local Patent Remedies Advertisements Include Kemps Balsam and Ely Cream Balm
A scatter of antique drug ads tout salves for bruises ulcers and skin eruptions with money back guarantees. Promotions claim Kemps Balsam cures many ailments from coughs to piles and Ely Cream Balm alleviates catarrh and teething issues. Also advertised are Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething pain and a 25 cent bottle.
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Wm. Clenenin
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Fngiaod
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Charles J. Brooks
Cee Wyer
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Sh 1
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That City
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Minnesota
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Bwight Sabir
Judge Woods
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Harrisons
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Asheville
N. C
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Bey
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P RR Co
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van Wert
Wells, Richardson & CO
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Quechec
Deere & CO
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Charles A. Vegor Company
Sormoain
Co ‘To
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Manitoba
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Wrrn
Great Falls
Helena
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Wm. Clendenin
Fifa
Whitney
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Onl
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ada'Pis
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Hougekeepa
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Victor Safe & Lock
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Miss
Cab
Chiliren
Sella Eters
A. Cottscht
Dunn
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