Vanderbilt Fortunes and the Seventies Rise to Power
A historical overview traces the rise of the Vanderbilt fortune from humble steamboat links to vast railroad wealth, noting Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt's birth in 1794 and major expansion after age seventy. It highlights William Kissam Vanderbilt's control of family holdings, and Burton J. Hendrick's biographical sketch of the Vanderbilts and related political figures.
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Vanderbilt
United States
William Kissam Vanderbilt
Commodore
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Hudson River
Burton J. Hendrick
McClure's
Bridge Painter Injured in 40 Foot Fall Near Stewardsville
Burling ton Ry bridge painter Jerome Miles fell forty feet while on duty just this side of Stewardsville. He suffered a severe spine injury and ruptured himself. He was brought to the city, treated by Dr. McNutt, and taken to his father-in-law Ed Carrico’s home for slow recovery. The Democrat covers the field.
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Burlington Ry
Jerome Miles
Stewardsville
McNutt
Ed Carrico
Best Dressed Friends Ornaments In Shared Wardrobe
The inquiry reveals that many friends are best dressed by outfits made by us, though their income matches our own. The remark reflects social perception about style and value of custom apparel within a modest budget.
Have us Tailor You a Suit for Better Style
A local tailoring offer promises superior dress at no higher cost, claiming you can be as well dressed as any man in town without paying more than before. The message emphasizes personalized fitting and affordable quality.
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United States
Seth T
Olahoma
Texas
Where Women Vote Suffrage Facts Across States
The Carthage Democrat notes four states grant full female suffrage Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho. It traces history from Wyoming in 1860 and Colorado 1853 to Utah 1898 and discusses state efforts in Rhode Island Oregon Kansas and others. It highlights municipal and school voting rights and taxpayer considerations.
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Franklin Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Union
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
United States
Rhode Island
Oregon
Kansas
Louisiana
Carthage Democrat
Notice to Hunters in Ralls County Missouri
Notice by landowners in Ralls County four to five miles southeast of Monroe City warns that any trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for trespassing on lands and for shooting on or across the public highway. Signatories include John C. Wood M. J. Thomas H. W. Ely W. H. Eliott J. J. Lanham M. L. Redman A. Lee Ely E. S. Hampton Lawless Bros Dr J. H. Bell John C. Hardy E. Longmire Hugh Ford Victor Ely Geo L. Hampton Richard E. Redman John H. Elzea Charles Carlston W. H. Elliott Jr.
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Ralls County
Monroe City
John C. Wood
M. J. Thomas
H. W. Ely
W. H. Eliott
J. J. Lanham
M. L. Redman
A. Lee
Religion and politics blend in local voter mood
The Quincy Herald notes that religious groups from Methodist conferences to Epworth Leagues and W C T U unions oppose Cannon as a foe to morality and religion, yet their resolutions carry little weight with Republican voters.
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Epworth
Cannon
Quincy Herald
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Jackson County
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Queer
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