Nerviest Gambler John Gates to Retire From Wall Street
John W. Gates, famed for high stakes and fearless betting, plans to retire from Wall Street as his firm Gates & Co dissolves around June. The multimillionaire gambler, described as jolly and quick with a joke, built wealth through barbed wire ventures and major steel consolidation, later courting endless games from poker to horse racing.
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Robertus Love
Ohn W. Gates
Wall Street
Charles Ci. Gates & Co
United States
Charlie
John W. Gates
Ie Power
Br. Gates
Bigs Son
Gates
Gambie
Mr. Gates
Isaac L. Elwood
Chicago
San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Piazas
Drummer Gates
Elwood
Frm
St. Louis
Rapidry
Missouri
Eads Bridge
Ilinois
American Steel and Wire Company
Steel Trust
James ¥ HH
Hill Tela
J. P. Morgan
Morgen
John Gated
Carbegie
Frick
Schwab
Enrojr
Joe Leiter
Jono
Chicarag
New York
Leiter
Johnny Gates and the Gambling Life at Saratoga
Johnny Gates pursues high stakes gambling as a career, winning large sums at Canfield’s house in Saratoga and later becoming a noted figure linked to Wall Street. The narrative traces his early bets, persistence, and the controversial trial surrounding his era, highlighting Gates as a calculating, ambitious gambler driven by a unique theory of existence.
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Morgan
Steel Trust
Gates
Louisville
Nashville
Chicago
McKinley
Wall Street
Saratoga
Canfield
Cameres
Lws
Johnny Bok
Leon
Wall
Joser
Galestes
Ake
Taixe
Dunn
Absamler
Contention Over Coild Habeas Corpus Prooeedings Heard
Hearings before Judge Joby O. Mother addressed Magete Mercar seeking possession of his 10 month old daughter Nanaia E Bercer from grandparents Mr and Mrs William A Brown. Mercer alleged denial of access and mistreatment by Browns while Browns contended Mercer failed to support and endangered the child. Judge Motter ordered custody to the grandparents with Mercer retaining paternal rights. F Stoner and A D Willard observed for the State.
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Magete Mercar
Darghter
Nanaia E Bercer
A Brown
Joby O
Merosr
Mrt
Baltimore
Mercer Allegsa
Hia
Toey
Écli
Vane
Thas
Eugene Mocove
Mr. Brows
Mr. Merser
Eway
Eusiast
Mercer
Brown
Hiss
Dora
Br. Brown
Judgs Motter
Tir Mercer
F. Stoner
Mr. Mercar
A. D. Willard
Fined for Fighting In Oklahoma City Race District
Two colored men T lae and John Posnel were arrested after an altercation near the B depot following drinking. They appeared before Justice O S Wok tein and were fined 25 cents each, paid. A separate case of Okema Scams for stealing a silver watch from Sis Thomas was dismissed after she did not appear.
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T. Lae
John Posnel
Officera Eking
Dieter
Tensel
Las
Tha Cfs
Garrell Creek
Brewer’s Alley
Torsel
Jatties
S. Woktein
RGR
Bisuisszd
Okema
Cored
Justice 0-H Eckatelz
Sis Thomas
Ids
Istga tack and town clock listed in local notes
Mr. Clarence B. Dixon finished the painting and lettering on the Istga tack at the Ox Fibre Brust Worke. The hanéa on the weet face of the town click run faster than the other side of the clock. Baster Thomas Nogle, East Savant stregt, followed the rains of that O.R HK on East etreebon Saturday and sustained a bad head cut.
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Clarence B. Dixon
Istga
Thors
Sas
Thomas Nogle
East Savantstregt
O.R HK
East Etreebon
Mountain Assembly to Hold May Evening Event
Miss Ritchie invites residents to Mountain Assembly for a Wednesday evening event on May 29. A special trailer will be shown, with a $9 fee for the 720 car presentation in the town.
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Mountain Assembly
Miss Ritchie
Echoo
Aavoirg
Mountain Agsembilea
Isavirg Town
Unclear Couple of Stomach Remedy Claims Card
An old fashioned drug claim describes a stomach remedy named Cinchona Compound and Kastor Compound with various ingredients and dosages. It asserts rapid relief of indigestion and stomach trouble and recommends administration after meals for families.
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Walla
Fombbibg
Slespieseness
Ats
Mrs McKinley Devotion Seen Shaping McKinley Career
A Cleveland World dispatch recounts Mrs. McKinley’s steadfast care for President William McKinley during his Ohio governorship and presidency. Friends credit her influence with guiding political choices, noting she often dictated reforms and approved appointments. Her unwavering strength supported his public role and moral resolve.
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Herrick Tolic Hoye
Mies
William Medtuites
Mas
Myron T. Herrick
Ile
Guvernor
Leo
Mckinley
Lisa Cleveland
Lerrich
Ohio
Novel garden clock and revolving bed planned for Newport grounds
A Philadelphia Bulletin report notes two new features for Newport grounds a circular twenty foot clock with electric mechanism and a sunken four square revolving garden bed. Robert Lorantz a former U S Marine will reside there after discharge in May and has seen Marines enlistments during his service aboard the battleship Wisconsin reaching New York Harbor in November.
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Thal
Orient
Robert Lorantz
U.S Marine Service
Wisconsin
Brooklyn
Lorants
Frederick Buyer
U. S. Marine Service
Frederick Market Price Quotions From 1907 Freight Exchange
Quotation summary from Frederica County Farmers Exchange dated May 27 1907 listing prices for wheat corn rye oats hay and feed ingredients in various grades and units including No 2 Red Winter No 1 Timothy No 2 Timothy and alfalfa with figures per bushel per ton and per hundred weight across multiple commodities and farm feeds.
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Frederica County
Hay
Baep
Timothy
Glover
Cotter
Sar Dou's Calf's Heap and Dinner the Dramatist Served
A chaotic siege era anecdote recounts Vitturien Serduu offering a special dish during the Paris defense. A waiter serves a melted felalin calf head imitation, fooling diners into believing a real calf head arrived, prompting disbelief and public amusement amidst wartime scarcity and humor.
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Paris
Mousidir
Chied&o News
Kaiser Signs Tariff Pact With United States
The German envoy informs Secretary Root that Germany signed the bill passed by the Reichstag to regulate tariff rates with the United States. The proclamation will go into effect immediately as provided. The ceremony details are noted in related items. Elizabeth Paris Poole was baptized yesterday at home on Patrick Street by Rev. John Paul Trier.
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Washington
Elary Root
Reichstag
Germany
United States
Gutman
Engenia Elizabeth Paris
Mera
Jesse Poole
John Paul Trier
Patricksirest
Do Not Experiment When You Need Paint
Warning against experimenting with paint, noting costs money and risks to property. Emphasizes avoiding unnecessary risk and seeking proper paint products or professional advice.
Davis 100 Percent Pure Paint Ad Claims Absolute Protection
An advertisement touts Davis 100 Percent Pure Paint with a claim of absolute protection on every can. It asserts a signed analysis and guarantees free use, contrasting with competitors. The fragmentary copy emphasizes safety and exclusivity of the Davis product.
Advertised Letters Remain in Frederick City List May 26 1907
The Frederick post lists advertised letters remaining as of May 26 1907. To claim, applicants must call for advertised letters and do so within two weeks to avoid sending to the dead letter office. Names include Ames Ix, Gilbert Ho Biack, Esler Asaph M Clark, Frank J Clark, Geo F Devir, John A Erlez, Josepht Pogis, Teheni Griner, Albers Hefner, Philip S Wolbraner, Wm Hooper, John L Himes, Ephraim O 3sMurraz, Earnest B Moberly, Barcy McUane Jr, Edwin S Martin, Frederick J Nelgon, Chas B O'Brien, Elmer B Potts, Andrew P Ranasi, Howell Shipley, Newton Watere, and others.
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Frederick City
Gentieven’s
Ames
Glibert Ho Biack
Geen “Esker
Asaph M. Clark
Frank J. Clark
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Napoleon
Finance
Gans
Iff
Gilbert
Yies
John
Alexander Jester
Jester
John W. Gatus
Yuuil
John Gates
France
Oklahoma
Bill
Alexander Tester
Gilbert Gates
Woodett WM
Turner Junction
Great West
Young Gates
Prairies
Plains
Bait
Td States Steel Corporation
Anu
Mr. Gates Sainhlus
Turmer
Ornard
Johnny Gates
Tivisis Cotes
Ighiern
Dellora Daker
Go Gates
Lin
Habean Corpus
John O. Motter
Mrs. Mkinley
Boston
S. Standard Oil
Sardou
Kaiser
Davis
Peart
Covernment Agricultura Experiment Station
North Dakota
Lewis
Learing
Tradts
Salnfely
Az Brant
John T. Lewis & Bros. CO
S. Frogt
St. Philadslphia
Great Southern Pig, Co
Frederich, MD
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