Vollmer Turns To Run For Office In Iowa Anew
Des Moines reports reveal Henry Vollmer once led Gold Democrat opposition to Bryan in 1896, chaired resolutions, drafted gold standard platforms, and backed free silver rejection. The piece questions his current stance and whether he now aligns with standard Democratic principles.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Volimer
Bryan
Indianapolis
W. W. Baldwin
Burlington
Regular
Palmer and Buckner
Vollmer
Chicago
Lord Macaney
Kinley
Gold Democrats
Baldwin Locomotive Works Lands Global Orders
In Philadelphia on September 17 Baldwin Locomotive Works secured a twenty two heavy freight locomotive order for New Zealand government railways. They also began work on six locomotives for Rio Tinto Mining of Spain. Recently six locomotives were shipped to Belgium for the Belgian state railway, with six more ready. American made locomotives for Ireland were shipped recently, and Kansas City Southern Railroad ordered ten compound freight locomotives with work starting immediately.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
New Zealand
Rio Tinto Mining Company
Spain
Belgium
Ireland
Kansas City Southern Railroad
The
Kansas City and Gulf Railroad
Water for Grand Rapids Could Pipe Lake Michigan City Eyes $3 Million
Grand Rapids considers obtaining pure water from Lake Michigan thirty miles away. The plan, proposed by J M Jackson of Philadelphia, would cost 3 to 44 million dollars for conduits reservoirs and pumping stations. A fifty year contract would supply water at a fixed rate with city billing. at term end the plant would transfer to the city. City officials are studying the proposal.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Lake Michigan
J. M. Jackson
Philadelphia
Suit to recover Atlantic City property in ejectment case
In Trenton a suit in ejectment to recover property in Atlantic City valued over $1,000,000 was filed by Mrs. E. Y. Elenhead of Chicago. Defendants claim title through an 1861 auditor's sale in attachment proceedings. The plaintiff, born Truitt, formerly lived in Atlantic City and is wife of BE Y Elenhead, president of Lincoln Warehouse and Vancom pany of Chicago.
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Trenton
N. J
Atlantic City
United States
E. Y. Eakenhead
Chicago
Truitt
BE. Y. Elenhead
Lincoln Warehouse and van Company of
Fortune teller uses faith to fleece Oshkosh
In Oshkosh Wisconsin on September 17 officials report Professor Hi Ball a fortune teller conned residents by prompting envelopes marked Faith Hope and Success to hold money promised to double. about $1060 was taken in a week. Ball has fled town.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Hi. Ball
Ball
Mrs Pearson Dies After Paralysis On Train
Mrs R N Pearson wife of General Pearson of Chicago dies at emergency hospital in Kankakee after paralysis struck on return from Desota Llils. She was born near Dorota and was sister of Judge Tuthill of Chicago. She died after being taken from the Illinois Central train at 4 am Monday. Temperature drops to 270 in Milwaukee with snow and rain in Nehaunee Wisconsin forecasting crop damage if freezing continues.
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Kankakee
Lils
R. N. Pearson
General Pearson
Chicago
Desota
Llils
Ilinois Central
American Transvaal League to Launch in Chicago
Sybrant Wesselins, chairman of the committee of organization, has issued a call for a Sept. 25 Chicago meeting to launch the American Transvaal League as a national organization.
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Grand Rap'ds
Mich
Sybrant Wesselins
Chicago
American Transvaal League
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic to cure constipation with a money back guarantee. The copy promotes a 10 cent price and claims druggists will refund if not satisfied.
Hope at Galveston Amid Recovery Efforts
Descriptions from Galveston on September 17 depict a city rebuilding after a devastating storm. Military authorities organize search and burial, curb looting, and coordinate with civil officials while Rangers and militia control ingress at Texas City and Virginia Point. Destitute residents receive free transport as relief efforts continue.
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Rangers
Texas City
Virginia Point
Marshall Grant
Record of Storm Toll and Floodl High Water on Galveston and Chippewa
The storm and flood caused massive property loss on Galveston island with estimates suggesting up to 3009 deaths and many thousands left homeless. Reported figures imply at least one third of property value was destroyed and over 6,000 lives lost or displaced. In Wisconsin Chinawa Chippewa Falls heavy rains flooded tributaries, washed bridges, and caused dam breaches with no reported casualties.
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Gulf
L. J. Wortham
The
Galveston News
Galveston Island
Texas
Galveston
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Chippewa River
Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company
Shaw
Thornepple
Clearing Debris Urgently Requires Cash in Galveston
Galveston on Sept 17 appeals for immediate cash rather than subscriptions to fund debris removal and street cleanup. The harbor and gulf flooding destroyed 5,300,000 square feet of land on the south side, impacting the city’s finest homes and high value districts.
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Galveston
Gulf
Prussian Ministers Visit Paris Exposition
Berlin reports three cabinet members headed by Thielen Studt and Brefeld left Berlin to travel to the Paris Exposition to inspect the displays and foster international trade ties.
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Berlin
Herr Thielen
Dr. Studt
Herr Brefeld
Commerce
No To Bac Advertising Claim for Tobacco Cure
An old advertisement promotes No-To-Bac by Sterling Remedy Co claiming to quit tobacco easily and forever, promising increased vigor and strength and a guaranteed cure with a free booklet and sample. It cites druggists as sellers and lists Chicago or New York addresses.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Land buyers offered low round trip rates along railway line
The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway promotes no better rates for prospecting buyers. Tickets at one fare plus two dollars are available on several September to December dates for travel to Abbott, Shell Rock, Waverly and surrounding areas. Agents Titen and Brooks in Cedar Rapids provide information on lands and dates for further low rate tickets across the country. Contact Ino. G. Farmer, A G P and T A for times, rates, and ticketing.
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Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Abbott, Shell Rock
Waverly
Messrs. Titen & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
G. Farmer
If people got jobs only on their merits a good many jobs would be vacant
A sharp quip argues that merit alone would leave many positions unfilled, implying that factors beyond pure ability influence hiring. The remark reflects skepticism about qualifications versus practical hiring biases.
Worn Lead Pencil Becomes A Familiar Fraya
A brief reflection notes how a man grows accustomed to using a lead pencil only to find it worn out, highlighting a small, relatable moment of wear and habit.
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Mr. Vollmer
Congress
Baldwin
Milwaukee
Negaunee
Tex
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Paris
Journal
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Ster
Saaibirn
Baudies
Ciges
Gatomatic
Ashburn
Wiscolada
Aisamabuas Ieee
Gamal Vrable
T P. Cok
Remington
Star Plac
Lars
Inental Tobacco CO
St. Louis, Mo
East
Second ST
F. A. Neidig
Chidbirth
MO. S
Morton
Marlowe
M. C
Ban Degas
Ator CO
Atlanta
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