Career of a High-Stakes Gambler Across Continents
The narrative traces a volatile life of gambling from Boston to New York, then Chicago, Monte Carlo, Bombay and beyond. It outlines rises in wealth and fame, fortunes won and lost, and a late pivot into management for John L. Sullivan, ending amid rumors of a vast, unsettled fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Afaro Bank
Pacific Ocean
China
Japan
Chicago
John
Sullivan
Monte Carlo
Bombay
Egypt
Sheedy
Renee
Gainsborough
London
Red Cloud and the Great Dream Story Told by an Old Chief
An elderly storyteller recalls Red Cloud’s legend of a decisive two day rite to fend off danger. The tale includes dreams of death and a council where medicine men sacrifice dog meat to appease the Great Spirit. Red Cloud survives a shootout and kills many attackers before recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanoun Gia Inae Meevien Ss
Ridge Tadian
North
Wae
Eesie
Aittie
Putin
Wien
Red Cloud
Mngitzlig
Jentoun
Umaboet
Hiva
Weto
Ted Cloud
Senator Raines Career Shaped by Reform and Politics
The article tracks New York State Senator Raines from his Cambridge birth through Columbia Lay College to his Civil War service. It notes his ascent to the Assembly in 1880, influence in the 1883–85 Senate fight, terms in Congress, passage of the Raines blanket voting act, and the era’s publicity amid church and press opposition. Also mentioned is his long Senate tenure and boss influence, plus May 2007 veto encounters. Nearby items include Joseph Walton, a 70-year pit worker in England, and a Michigan post miller patent claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raines
Ontario County
United States
Ar. Raines
Assembly
State Senate
Washington
Congress
Atate Venate
Benator Raines
New ‘York
Raine
Rajnes
Senate
Property transfers and real estate activity in county courts
The week’s circuit and orphan’s court entries show numerous property transactions and mortgages in Frederick County, with parcels and notes recorded. Notable items include railroad right of way interests valued at $150, several land parcels from $5 to $2,000, and multiple estate matters involving wills, administrations, and guardianships among local residents and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ices
Souris
Wate
Marrage Heansesa
Jung
Hicob Extra
Suiimidis Et
Washington
Freddrick
Gettymore- Railroad Company
Bullagin “Developsment Cos
Jefarson
Binddock
Richroyd
Cbs
Charles F. Schroedel
Phebe A
Stockman
Lot
Frederick ¢Elty
Philip N. Keefer
Payton Brown
Horace C. Zacharian
Perry M. Gittinger
City
Estate filings and accounts from local probate court
Inventory of personal property and stocks in the estate of Lanne Anion, deceased, filed. Inventory of stocks in the estate of Robert Stokes, deceased, filed. Closing and final account of Rebecca Davis, administratrix of Franklin H. Davis, deceased, filed and distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Staley
Walkersville
Zoa Mercer
New Ma Market
Covat
Nice
Bulmer
Geowa
Marshall Fulmer
Jacob
Ivy
Sarah C
Lagen Ferrell
Grinted
Rile Fe
Janes
Livbie K. ‘McPherton
Acs
James P Pony
Jane Wais
Ene -Buardian
Keller
Firat
Mary Jon
Lanne
Barker five defeats Frederick College at Casino
A large crowd watched the Barker basketball five defeat Frederick College by 23 to 7 at the Casino. The first game featured fast play and rapid passes, with Barkers pulling ahead in the second half behind strong shooting led by Captain Deer. Also noted were Y M A directors meeting and a Baltimore Club Concert in the Assembly Hall drawing about three hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino
Braddock Heights
Barker
Frederick College
Yey Inter
Barkers
Deer
SRN
Derr
Albaughy-Roils
I. Storm
Wi. Derr
Leaga
Albaugh
Lease
Col Wae
Barkere
Assembly Hall
Baltimore Club Concert. Co
Samuel Cangdon
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Adverts for Relief
An advertisement urges relief from indigestion and dyspepsia with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims appetite issues signal digestive trouble and touts a money back guarantee after reasonable use, promoting two sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00. The copy relies on medical authority and promises nationwide benefit through The Rexall Store in Frederick and J. A. Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eoseis
Rexall
Frederick
Rezall
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
Bucharest Surgeon Demonstrates Spinal Analgesia
Dr Thomas Ionnescu showcases a new spinal analgesia using stovaine and strychnine in Philadelphia. Two patients recover within hours, contrasting ether’s long, depressing recovery. Critics urge extensive testing before replacing ether, while a breast cancer operation proceeds with ether after initial stovaine effects fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiadelphia
Thalr
Pertoria
Interpol
Thomas Ionnescu
Bucharest
Ionnesco
Jonnesco
George Soutzo
Aun” Geong
Scott Amphitheater
Public sale on 318 West Patrick Street and estate auction
Public sale announced for a household furniture at 318 West Patrick Street on Thursday December 2 1909. Also a public sale of real estate in Frederick County by power of sale under the will of George Metzger and executor arrangements with William Wrens and Marion Fauble, to be held at the Court House in Frederick Maryland on Wednesday December 28 1909. The property includes a brick dwelling and lot with irregular frontage extending back to a specified depth.
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Patrick Street
George Metzger
Frederick County
Virerick
Castwell
Frederick
Maryland
Wtito'cock
Tiek Street
Gia Besa Estat
Chertiga
Whitch
Fea
Frederick Ealsted
Orphans’ Court
Mary Jane Brashear
Eales
Mary Jane @ Brashear
Srbl
Nfao
Lewis Turin
George Price
F. Uriah
Aly
West Silc
D. Mohitoe
North Market
Promptly Ends Indigestion and Heartburn Remedy Note
An OCR fragment promotes a stomach health product claiming quick relief from indigestion and heartburn. It hints at headaches from stomach issues and mentions a 50 cent case and descriptions of reader outcomes without clear sources or testimonials.
Personal notices mix of names and moves from a local page
A fragmented local column lists residents with illnesses moves and visits. Individuals such as Oscar B. Coblentz Charles Burras E E Doll and F F Tyeryar are named along with addresses on Fifth Street Fourth Street and East Sixth Street. The note also mentions Laura Gle mson Charles Stokes Win B Cutahall and Joseph Ridenour. A Gem Steam Laundry project begins with foundation work reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar B. Coblentz
Rockwell Terrace
Alek
Charles Burras
Fifth Street
j/Aignés
E. Doll
F. F
Tyeryar
Harry Swartz
West Fourth Strett
Robert. Freabour
Walkeraville
Mr. Presley
J. Barrick
Sixth Street
Alles
Laura ‘Glemson
Clewsonville
Charles .L. Stokes
Daw Avenue
Wills
B. Cutahall
Woodsboro
Frederick
George Morton
Kagt Patek Street
Notice of sale of Frederick County estate and farm
A sealed document from a secretary of the Orphan Court announces the sale of the estate of a deceased person in Frederick County. It lists a distillery property with warehousing, a two hundred plus acre urban district farm, and a large amount of livestock and farm equipment, including whiskey and corn, with associated water rights and improvements.
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Ries
Senator Raines
Joseph Walton
Darklands
Swat
Nacote
Burton
England
Olnce
Otnety
Ape
Bet Minee’. Association
Walton
Michigan
Claus
Patrick F. Sheedy
The“Courts
John H. Stauffée
Nelson Sthubler
Thurmont Lad
Improvement Co
Robert A.tynon
Thurmont
Thenag M. Stuil
Clarlen
P. Levy
Federick
Gettysburg
William P. Morsell
Ifo
George H. Stone
Frank Storto
Wilson
Fee Camion
Aaron Rogenstock
Tacab l
John Clarence Watara sodsLova
M. Brandenburg
Haymony
Harry Glenn Finneyfrock
Margle ‘Agoes Willlar
Harmost
Albert R.scott
Tony Carver
Madelene V. King
Damascus
Ann H. Watkion
Jessie F. Brandonburg
Kemptown
Claude W. Wright
Mattie Stottimyct
Boyds
Charley ‘A. “Summers
Susier A. Romeburg
Harmony
John W. Bhipley
Browningsville
Mary Pearl Bhiptey
Betheurhi
Abram G. Poole
Watorville
Annie, Main
Mt. Airy
Arthur A. Wyncoop
Annie B. Bearos
Unigan
Loudon County
Andover
Puzzle Sale
Charles B. Fout
Urner & Urnes
Attorpaya
Alcatrix
Lellers
Anaheim
Stokes Perry
Mary Margaret King
James A. King
Jacob J.king
UEO. Et
Lakine Oy
Bavel D. Thomas
Wilg
Erick County
Tore
Attornege
Siadiduel
Q L. Kefauver
Janlediy
Carde
Peterman
Franklin
Geo Mhett
Ato Hye
O. R
Electite
Sr Aon
Tolomanes
James A
Eye
Ean
Frederick, MD
Phoos
Tele
Bateroad
Paltmore
Ohio Railroad
Pac Caera
Uae
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