Peccadilloes of Senators and Courtly Charms in Congress
Washington dispatch notes that senators display quirks and private opinions, with sharp observations on their mannerisms and personal histories. It previews a forthcoming special committee report, noting personalities like Blanchard, Hoar, Aldrich, West, Lodge and others, and reflects on debates over tariff, income tax, and state bank tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Congress
Senate
Hoar
Mandelson
Brice
Harris
Artemus Ward
Artemis
Blanchard
Louisiana
Messia
Aldrich
New England
Sherman
Senator Hill
West
Cockrell
Erica
Allen
Hale
Frye
Manderson
Cullom
Ceanton
Mexera McGann
Ryan
Pence
Coursae
Vilna
Jah Beavis
Sprouting Easel Grows in Parlor Belonging to Edson H Pierce
In San Joaquin street Brockton California, Edson H Pierce reports an easel in his parlor sprouting four shoots. The four sprouts emerge through paint and gilding, growing up the same upright, with the top shoot reaching 24 inches. Mrs Pierce expects a crop of little easels this season. The piece was bought from an old man who said it came from the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edson H
Brockton
Cal
Democratic party of the future unity and party shift
The article argues the Democratic party will become unanimous as progressive members switch to the party of progress, the Republicans, reshaping party alignment. It notes the migration of progressive men from Democrats to the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party of the Future
Party of Progress
The
Republican
Fashionable Silk Waists and Summer Textiles Trends
A New York summer fashion note surveys silk waist styles for young women under 40, detailing fabrics from shot taffeta to changeable silks, sleeve shapes, trims like lace, and belts. It notes belt closures, shirred fronts, and various fashionable silhouettes, with comments on cotton prints, crepe, hopsack, and light, cool ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olive Harper
Dr Cornelius Herz described as Paris canal scheme figure
A sensational profile paints Dr Cornelius Herz as a versatile con man tied to the Panama Canal plot and French finance. The piece recalls his Chicago connections from 1872 1873 and his later notoriety in New York as he dodges extradition and courts danger with chicanery and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Hers
Chicago
Paris
France
England
Wall Street
Board of Trade
Alma
Dr Hart
New York Medical College
New York
Board of Health
Hart
International Club
Lo Bonnet Catton
Ines
Dr Herz
Fartaml
San Francisco
Emily
Salt Lake City
Cupid
Frisco
Pacific
Panama Canal
Chamber of Deputies
Cornelius Herz
Panama
T. Ferris
Yale Dormitories Set Prices for New Buildings
The Yale dormitory rents for Vanderbilt White and Berkeley are detailed with weekly rates. Berkeley averages 2.87, White 4.11, Vanderbilt about 8.12 with higher rooms up to 10. Tenants share suites, yielding annual sums of 19850 from Vanderbilt, 9120 from White, and 8420 from Berkeley, while net returns are unlikely to exceed 13 percent of cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Vanderbilt
University
Vanderbilt Hall
White
Berkeley
New Haven Palladium
Sioux land dispute turns fatal as Thunder Hawk kills rival
Report details a land quarrel on a Sioux reservation yielding murder after Thunder Hawk cut fences and released stock. Eagle Louse witnessed the fight and Thunder Hawk was shot. he awaits trial in Deadwood jail. The piece also notes a personal illness tale advocating Rock Island climate as cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Louse
Thunder Hawk
Deadwood
United States Court
Chamberlain
Chicago
The Human Electrical Forces and Nervous Health
An article extols nerve force as the body’s vital energy produced in the brain and distributed through nerves to organs. It highlights Dr Miles Reatorative Norvine as a brain and nerve conditioner, claiming cures for insomnia dizziness hysteria and other disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rsneas Brown
Biles
Railroad Time Tables Feature Rock Island Lines and Schedules
The page presents a Chicago Rock Island & Pacific time card with No. 1 West, No. 3.3 Min. & KG, No. 5 Denver express, and multiple from KC St. Jo Denver. lists local trains, mail routes, and daily connections. Also shows Chicago Burlington & Quincy's schedules, arrivals, and routes to St. Louis Chicago, and ties to Milwaukee and St Paul networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
West
Council Blues
Nail and Expos
Min. & KG
C. B
Denver Express
K. C
St. Jo
Denver
Fast’ Mill Ty Tree
Meints
C. BS Mail
C. Min & KC
Frome
Min
KC & St Jo
Alta Mip
Rook IH Land RL
Washinton
Bdelingsur
Quinuy
Trails
Beg
Br & Duiney
St. L
Chi
K. G
C.B
Denve
Boston
Burl
Pavenaan
Ubuque
Minn
Savannah
Mendota
St. Louis
Peoria
B. Nebots
Sterling
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Milwauker
Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Benator Blanchard
Martin
Kansas
Shert
Set
Voorhees
Terre Haute
Indiana
Fairbanks
Lodge
Muanderton
Pheraon
Reach
North Dakota
Nobely
Harrin
Seni
Tia
Bate
Ia Alan
Carter Hia
Caffery
Rhode Island
Great West
Northwest
SFOR
Huber
Florida
Frederick Huber
Rock Island
Rock Island Lumber Company
Stackhouse
Manuel
Stackhouse and Daniel
ALI Drucagists
Humphreys
Wiles
Oma
Len
Ose
Burnham
Burnham CO
Gansevoort Bt
Brososase
Paul Minneapolia
Etc
Mahhuoketa Monticette Actad
Union Depot
Wsam
Chreige
Milwaukee Ete
Minnesota
Seth &Coateal Dakota
Omaha
Stoug
Pete
Jackson
Pointe Weet
Areaimartur
Paul Minneapetis
Oxford
Monticello
Iis
Ford Junction
Omaha Council
Sioux City
Weat
Burlington
Cedar Rapidh & N
Davenport
Paxenger
Freiet
Aritaw
West Davenport
E, Heimbeck
Dreetepers
HENST
Hand Catiera
State OF Illinots
Carinett
Ote Court House
Bekbebe
Mexic
Reek
Moline Water Power
Henry
Tc Rts Master
Inghbaneers Revk Ptor
Teenie Wy Jib
Oaki Env Wih
Corplain Retter
Accident Association
Sun Accident Association
Drs. Stagehouse
Daniel
MacQullough
Third St
Brady and
Main
Iowa
Gare
LL. May & CO St Paullinn
Mwayne
Rock Island & Peoria R. R
Ealva Wyoming Princey Peorta Ar Blinn
Tania
KR Inland
Milan Taylor Rig
Reyondlds
Prorta
Peallman
Berck Island
Chatreans
Porbreagh
R Stockhouse
F. H. Rockwell
Nat Rock Island
Moline National Bank
Emoline TL Capital
HA VaNawondih
Peowanie
Fiemenway Tashier Tors
Silas Lean
Hemenway
Alieworth
Wkawarda Porter Skinner
Wright
Ro Sineworth Haat
United States
First National Bank
Moline
Cowie
Hamburg
Emlehenet View President
Htyer Tons
Deere
Marnarad
Nh Ceutte
Copen
Review
Pribune
Thereview
Moti, Wi
Moline Wagon Company
Shay
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