Wealth of Americans Worth Five Million and Up Listed
A New York list on March 18 catalogs Americans with fortunes of $5,000,000 or more. Names include Astor Vanderbilt Drexel Rockefeller and Pullman among others, noting early mis fortunes to vast riches and several inheritors. The report lists individuals from industry railroads banking and real estate with totals ranging up to $60,000,000 and beyond.
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New York
United States
Astor
Vanderbilt
Iran
Wesley Dutson
Bethlehem
Dobson
EE. Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Gen
W. E. Doster
Robert Racker Linderman
Asa
William Chapman
Robert H. Sayre
Samuel B. Phice
EB Leisenring
Stanley H. Goodwin
George H. Meyers
Robert Ickhart
Cauldwells
Yaght Dauntless
Coles
Washington Territory
Oregon
Palmer
Michigan
A.J Drexel
Philadelphia
Francis Martin Drexel
Austrian
Tyrol
Claus Spreckels
Philip Armour
Chicago
James J Hall
Manitoba
Norman W. Kittson
Paul Levee
Mt Paul
Mt. Hill
Aew Blayr
Blairstown
Robert Bonner
Beggn Poor
James McMillan
Detroit
P Hentington
Railroad May- Bake
Montgomery Bears
Ruston
Begat
AL Pullman
Sap
al- Inon
Hutchinson
Old Hutch
Sun Stink Beach
Lynn Mass
George Ebret
Russell A. Alger
Detrott
John F Jones
Wales
Marshall Field
Solin D. Rockefeller
Neyrk
Cleveland
Odu
America
Willian A. Rockefeller
Henry A. Flayfor
Augustino
Flay
John J Jennings
Briago
Cornelius
William K
Frederick W
George V
Jay Gould
Lee
P. Barnum
John T. Davis
St Louis
Chlea Me
Ah Pins
Crurpeeds
Carnegie
Tencottager
D. W. Bi
Googhouse
W. D. Bloa
Charles Latz
G. Havra
George
Crocer
Word
Eukes
Brayton Ives
Col
Auchmoutt
Charlea F
Benrtehe
Jamed G
Leland Stanfo
Les Pratt
Brooklyn
Wealthy Americans Reach Combined Fortunes of 1.43 Billion
Seventy two American citizens own fortunes totaling 1.433 billion dollars, surpassing by 33 million the money in circulation in the United States on the first day of the month, per treasury figures.
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United States
Treasury
Senators Push 10000 Salary Hike for Congress Members
Washington March 18. Senators debate increasing congressional pay from 6000 to 10000 a year amid support in the upper chamber and sympathy in the House though concerns persist about past censure on salaries. Advocates urge dating from the end of the Fifty first Congress to avoid opposition. The secret session discussion centered on adequacy of current compensation for life in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Army
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Twenty Three War Ships in American Navy Progress Report
The article reviews navy construction under the last administration, listing completed and planned ships with tonnages. It notes seven vessels finished including the Vesuvius type, Yorktown’s trial, and Charleston readiness at Mare Island. Naval officers contend for command of the new cruiser and inspection duties amid internal competing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bulit
Chicago
Boston
Atlante
Dolphin
Tdog
Yorktown
Bennington
Concord
Charleston
Newark
Baltimore
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Vesuvius
Navy Yard
Mare
Caliornia
J Crittenden Watson
Comrmanmdter JW
Philip
Watson
Perth
Board of Inspecition
Near Chelselia’s Experience in a Mining Disaster Rescue
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on March 13 a six man entombment in Black Diamond County was resolved as five were saved by Friday and the sixth, Peter Nearchelskie, was rescued Saturday afternoon after hours of peril. He endured a near-airless chamber and crushing danger before a single lamp sustained him until air returned. He was carried to safety around 4 pm, afterward recovering alongside the other miners who were freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinokin
Shamokin
Black Diamond
D Uelark
Peter Nearchelskie
Hce
Nearchelskie
Amison
Nest¢helski
Banker's role with Emperor William ends after court dispute
London dispatch reports Herr Cohen of Des sau once served as private banker to the late Emperor William and managed his finances directly with the Kaiser. The new emperor ordered Cohen to deal through the grand marshal, Cohen refused, and severed ties, leaving no court banker at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Herr Cohen
Dessau
William
Cohen
Sore
Herr von Libbenau
Zealandia Brings Samoa Advices Amid Tensions
Steam ship Zealandia arrives with Samoa news stating quiet conditions and tension over leadership changes. Vandalia leaders resist German proposals while British warship Calliope arrives to relieve Royal Navy, sparking cautious rejoicing among English crews.
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Samoa
San Francisco
Zealandia
United States
Vandalia
Lape
Cous
Berlin
Calliopa
H. M
Royal
The
Oklahoma Land Rush Foment Roils Boomers and Troops
March 18 in Wharta Kansas reports boomers fleeing into woods as troops under Lieut. Carson search for them near the Kansas line. Claims, tents, and marks are destroyed while leaders warn that Indian landholdings will not yield easily. Proclamations about opening Oklahoma spark crowded, varied migration and schemes to profit from land grabs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wharta
Kan
Oklahoma City
Fort Reno
Carson
Kansas Line
Hill
Hays
Cherokee Strip
Congress
Oklahoma
Purcil
Chickasaw Nation
Indian Territory
Kansas
Wichita
Col. Matheson
Inian
Nebraska
Arizona
New Mexico
Washbita
Topeka
Emporia
Wasatxatoy City
Interior Department
Oklahoma Territory
Barrison
Oklahoma Country
Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railroad
Southern Kansas Railroad
New York
Crutche
Here
Arnold
Adams
Wiliam Adams
John M. Carson
Washington
The
Philadelphia Ledger
A Virginian's View on How It Will Be Solved
A March 16 dispatch from Altmore reports Secretary Henry W. Flourney addressing the Powhattan Democratic club. He discusses "The Negro Problem" and predicts progress through regional cooperation between the South and North to address social tensions and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altmore
Montwealth
Henry W. Flourney
Powhattan
Democratic Club
Fiourney
Dawson Murder Case Verdict in Coroner’s Jury
In Charleston March 15 the coroner’s jury concluded Capt. Dawson was killed by Dr. McDow with malice. Gordon testified McDow admitted the shooting while alley witness Harper heard the fatal remark. Emma Drayton denied involvement though she heard the shot. the verdict named McDow as the killer and the office servant as accessory after the fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Bog
Capt
Dawson
Gordon
Dr. McDow
McDow
G. W.harper
Hackman
Harper
Emma Drayton
Capt. Dawson
Great steel combination merger eyed in Illinois
The Herald reports that negotiations among North Chicago Union and Joliet steel firms may merge into a single corporation with at least 20 million dollars working capital. Boards of directors have met, stockholders’ approval is awaited, and President Potter of North Chicago Rolling Mill confirms talks but declines further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
the Herald
North Chicago
Union
Joliet
West
Potter
Chicago
Nille
Supreme Court Denies Record Amendment in Anarchists Case
The Illinois Supreme Court denied a motion to amend the record in Fielden Schwab and Neebe. It held the court not a trial court of review and declined to correct potential errors in the lower court record. The phrase now come the parties is not mere legal form. New York report notes a Confederate veteran letters and Grant reminiscences. Mrs Dewey dies after rejecting medical aid citing Christian Science.
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Ottawa
Illa
Supreme Court
Fielden
Schwab
Neebe
Ald
New York
Quiver Downing
New York Citizens’ Committee
National Confederate Soldiers's Home
Austin
Tex
Frei Grant
Gan
Grant
Brooklyn
Mrewey
George Dewey
Indiana in financial trouble as treasury nears empty
Indiana’s State Treasury faces severe strain with no funds and no near-term prospect. Treasurer Lemeke seeks advance payments from counties to cover May settlements, aiming to secure a $700,000 loan to meet officer salaries and public institution costs.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Lemeke
Free Trial Bottles Propel Local Drugstore Boom
Clendenin's drugstore reports a booming trade as it offers free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad promises quick cures for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases with a money back or warranted guarantee and large sizes at $1 per bottle.
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Clendenin
Drugstore Ag B
Dr King
Electric Bitters Praised for Restoring Health
The article extols Electric Bitters as a remedy that ends lingering sickness and restores health. It claims many owe their recovery to this tonic and lists kidney liver and stomach ailments as conditions it relieves. Sold at Wim Clendenin's Drugstore in bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Sulu
Wim
Clendenin
Medicinal salve promises cure for sores and piles
An old advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains and corns claiming to cure piles with guaranteed full satisfaction or money back priced at 23 cents per box sold by Wmflendenin.
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Wmflendenin
Miss Rhoda Broughtoff at Oxford House With Pug Dogs
Miss Rhoda Broughtoff lives in a small house on a little street in Oxford. She keeps a number of pet dogs, mainly of the pug breed.
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Rhoda Broughtoff
Oxford
Kemp's Balsam Cough Remedy Promises Prompt Relief
Advert says coughs run wild if untreated and many give up hoping it will wear away. Kemp's Balsam is advertised as a proven medicine with a positive guarantee to cure. It claims quick relief after the first dose with prices at 50 cents and 10 trials free at all druggists.
Ivory Soap Critique Warns of Counterfeits
A period letter extols Ivory Soap for cleansing power and skin benefits while warning readers that many white soaps imitate Ivory. It cautions buyers to demand genuine Ivory and to beware counterfeit products at the counter.
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Chelselie
Wilhelm
Notl
the News and Courier
Boomers
Great Steel Combination
Fielden, Schwab and
Cutcauo
DeWitt C. Creigur
Bernard Roesing
Michael J Beasley
George F. Bugger
Crefjer
Carter Harrison
Gutn A. Roche
Samuel B. Raymond
Franz
Kansas City
Fifth
Claremont
Clara Hunter
Mra Hunter
Mra. Hunter
Honon Committee
A. Baird
Baird
B Sherman
Miral Porter
Gen. Badeau
Concorp
N.el
Lilian Govwie Ie
Buckten
TrineCoo
Richmond
Hitler C
N.Y
Tata
Parker
G.W. Park
Fannettaburg
al CO
Epps
Chichester
Braeden
Meh Womert
Post- Curtis Publishing CO
Man
Fife
P Physica
Parker Sada
Mies
Leeds
KTATR
Illinois
Houk Islaasd
Coreute Taunt
Rock Inland
Imrit
Kratus
Ruyern
Bredford
Philleo
Edwara
James
Mergag
Howard
Ashdowe
Maka Baend
Ashlavit
Branford
Poiceone
Dav
Wate Clett Boul
Coum
Netice
Henry Uy
Tves
Fradford
Rock Island
Yrr
Sweeney
Cowplt
Owls
Atahel Medical
phospWaYy
Great Falls
Ft. Benton
Assinniboine
Glasgow
C. H. Warren
Gen. Pass
St P.M
M. Ry
Paul. Minn
Cordova
L. E Fish
Moline
W. Tansill & Co
Tate &T
Selon Deen Ali al
Clen Denin
DR. Sale
Mall
Humphrey
Sean Brice
Good News
Fischer & Furley, Prairieville
Lee Co
Klah
BAS
McPaervon
Boneveker & Son
Panda
Aia
Elia A
Aii Dee
Sean Beas
Hove Sewing
Ala T Shouis
Atlanta
Sanframciecoeal
J. H. Miller
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