Chicago Salesmen and the Exposition Night of Excess
A Chicago Evening Herald report details salesmen spiraling into heavy drinking and late night billiards with customers from Indiana and the Northwest during a trade season. Spangler enmeshes merchant Henthorn in a hotel room farcical misadventure, ending with a warning note on temperance and travel.
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Johnson
Thompson
Brown
Smith
Jones
Northwest
Palmer
Morpheus
Dreasea
Spangler
Indiana
Henthorn
Spangaler
Hal
Aaid Spangler
Mr. Henthorn
Chicago
Chicago Evening Herald
The Oldest News Man William T. Brogan Dies
William T. Brogan, famed Staten Island ship news gatherer for fifty years, died recently. He tracked incoming ships at Sandy Hook, procured foreign papers, and rushed reports to New York before cables. His hardy career preceded the era of cable news and major papers.
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William T. Brogan
Staten Island
New York
Atlantic Cable
Sandy Hook
Brogan
James Gordon Bennett
The
Herald
Fragmentary dialogue from an Indianapottee neon scene
Fragments describe visitors at a South Night Nike door and a cemetery inquiry. German phrases question a missing woman named Kas and state she has gone away, possibly to a place called det. The text is garbled and lacks full context or clear events.
American Dexterity and the Speed of U S Machinery
A European factory owner finds American workers surpass European counterparts in daily output due to dexterity and speed. A Swiss watchmaker notes Americans produce three to four times as much as Europeans. An English stamp press example shows American operators far outpace foreign labor, underscoring machinery’s educative effect and the rising culture and knowledge of skilled workers.
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Europe
The Whitehead Torpedo In Battle
Admiral Porter doubts the Whitehead torpedo citing its use against the Huascar by British ships. He notes erratic underwater movement risks friendly harm and argues the propulsion system is unreliable in battle. A contrasting view praises controlled timing and reliability for offense and retreat.
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Admiral Porter
North American Review
Wise Man Thirsty Learns From Tramp At Local Pump
A college bred man, eager to drink, misjudges a water pump with a curved iron spout. He bends to reach a cup, spoils his boots, and drenches himself before a tramp twists the spout, releasing water and teaching him a new lesson.
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Warne Couitez Sreepmec
Remembered Rescue on a Long-ago Connecticut Bridge Tragedy
A twenty five year old tale from Louth erwalk Conn recalls a devastating train crash. A stage driver saw the drowning victims and saved a young woman thought dead by reviving her with persistent life giving effort. Her wealthy family later honored him with gifts and yearly support, while he remained humble and aged.
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Loutherwalk
Conn
New Cansan
South Norwalk
School Hours Debate in Philadelphia Letters
Letters from Philadelphia debate school time uses and the role of teachers. Critics argue dismissal should end all school concerns until morning and that lessons belong at school only. Proponents contend long hours strain children and home hours should be free for recreation and rest.
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Lonarnin
Safe Drinking Habits From Old Advice
Advice warns against using water left uncovered overnight and urges covering vessels to keep water pure. It recommends filtering water, avoiding surface and river sources, and limiting intake to small portions with meals to protect digestion.
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E. Smith & Company
Smith & Company
Asa Oe
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
New York City
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Pullman Palace
Westinghouse
Janney
Pittsbugh
Philadely
R. m
P. Wight Express
Baturdat
Pittsh
York
Washagies
Princ
Fort Wayne
F.R. Myers
Hicket Agt
Ohicago
Mason & Evans
Arriaghs
East Fourth Street
Davenport
Bond
England
Buate
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