Daily News and The Weeklys Fragments of Late 19th Century Press
Fragmented survey of editorials and notices from The Daily News and The Weekly News discussing public projects, political figures, and satirical observations. Mentions Alfred Henry Lewis as Croker's press agent and remarks on German Emperor weight anecdotes and Washington to Gettinsburg railway plans. Concludes with Cumberland Times editor’s reflections on Wellington and national mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Henry Lewis
Richard ‘Croker
Tammany Hall
Fraud by Advertising Describes Deceptive Schemes
The piece condemns advertising fraud aimed at women and girls, detailing a New York scam by Mullarkey sisters who lure victims with easy work and false promises. Victims are charged for instruction and often left with nothing as the scheme collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
New York
Baye
Mullarkey
Brcadway
Houston Street
Deak
Datake
Ambitious woman leads sister into scam with neckwear firm
Catherine Mulliarkey and her sister run a scheme linked to Arct Neckwear, with offices at West 5th Street. They used disguises and paid a small fee to obtain goods, then faced penalties not matching the offenses. Local authorities report punishment was inadequate, with fines of ten and five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mulliarkey
Mer
Goris
Contemporary Gummement and Shifting Political Echoes
The piece cites multiple newspapers criticizing Bryan and Croster, noting Bryan’s defeat yet clean record and predicting revised estimates of his influence. It highlights Quay’s return to public life as a calculated tactic to exploit credulity, with Maryland editors sharpening attacks on the Empire’s supposed oligarchic menace and the Republic’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Durng
Baltimore
Minutes of Merriness and Voter Jazz Burglary Gags
A collection of humorous dialogues and quips from various papers. Topics range from crime jokes and sensational captions to voting foolishness and social banter. Notable bits include a burglar’s misfortune and ever-shifting takes on politics and journalism.
Leading the World in Exports and Growth of U S Trade
The article argues the United States will soon lead global exports as Great Britain lags. It cites a surge in nine year export gains, a shift from agriculture to manufacturing, opened mines and forests, cheaper transport, and domestic processing of raw materials, noting U S surplus now exceeds Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Europe
Gome
Atlantic
Winter's Message and social notes from the era
A miscellany of seasonal verses and social commentary including a tongue in cheek appeal to Mister Winter, reflections on rural entertainment, hospital openings in Brunswick, a cold snap and pork concerns, plus brief dispatches on Biloxi fire damage, boxing bans in Elisabeth, New York stock market extremes, and a Paris report on a German noble prisoner misaddressed as highness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Frederick
McKinley
Cassell
Thurmont
Dagsell
The Girl About Town on McKinley Victory and Winter Weather
An independent town letter reflects on McKinley’s decisive win and Roosevelt’s role, notes the end of the election season, and describes local winter weather, church gatherings, oyster suppers, and social events across Frederick County as the week closes. It mentions political sentiments, festive bonfires, and community activities at Opera House and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Billy McKinley
Billy Bryan
Teddy Roosevelt
Bryan
William
Roosevelt
Pearce
USA
Elyso
Methodist Church
City Opera House
Epps
Opera House
Gates
Philomatheans
Frederick County
Market Melange with Mixed Prices and Weather Outlook
Prices drift as corn and fruit show steady demand while markets record rising meat and fish costs. Wheat exports climb with weekly totals at 4.4 million bushels and near-record seasonal figures, as traders weigh domestic demand against overseas supply shifts.
Otis in Chicago Takes Command of Department of the Lakes
Otis arrived in Chicago and assumed command of the department of the lakes while Gen James Wade returned to St. Paul. Otis described the Philippine election as salutary, saying it would reinforce American authority and end native opposition and agitation that followed the recent national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinler
Chicago
Elwell
Otis
Department of the Lakes
James &. Wade
Gen
Wheeler
St. Paul
McKinley
Weekly Review of Trade Markets Across Securities
Barriosore November 9 Markets show sustained boom with heavy demand across securities and rising prices. City stocks Seaboard certificates and rails gain with diverse issues advancing. trust stocks rally while overall levels remain below six months ago. Money market shows call loans near 1 to 4 percent and four months at 4 to 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barriosore
Seaboard
In & Alabama Consors
Georgia, Southern & Florida
Orthern Central
Georgia, Carolina & Northern
Gasorgis Southern & Florida Second Preferred
Trust
Maryland Casualty
United States Fidelity
Fidelity & Deposit
Baltimore Trust
International
Mercantile
American Bonding
Guardian
Maryland
Continents
Central
Sto
Xa Bank Stocka
Bank of Baltimore
Third National
Cotton Duck
Canton Company
Consolidated Gas
Northern Central Railroad
United Balisay
Towssexp Scorr & Sox
Boots and Shoes Trade Sees Urgent Demand At Baxtruors
The Baxtruors market on November 9 shows urgent demand for immediate shipment with active business and many mail orders. Buyers seek all grades though producers of fine shoes report more orders than cheaper stock. Some firms book ahead fearing leather price rises, with some already advancing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futura
Strange truths from the rail yard and a hunting tragedy
A Philadelphia Record fragment notes strange beliefs about deaths in rail accidents, with a quip about boots. It then reports a Nov 10 incident in Maloze X.Y. where Peter Shefield was shot and killed while hunting after being mistaken for a deer. the shooter's name is not learned. The piece also lists Master General Reams budget figures for ships and marine corps spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilroad
Tom
Philadelpha
Marine Corps
Maloze
X.Y
Peter Sheffield
Svide
Downe
Secretary Gage to resign and Dawes to replace him
Special dispatch reports that Lyman J. Gage Secretary of the Treasury will resign from the cabinet and be succeeded by Charles Dawes. The notice also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and related remedies claiming internal action to cure catarrh and colds with testimonials and drugstore pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Nerssen Tors
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Chas. Dawes
Hall
Sine Eee. & CO
Toledo
Baltimore and Union Railroad Electro mobile Service
A column lists electro mobile service routes to New York Philadelphia Washington and Chicago with details on pattern seating electric lights and arrival procedures. It notes hospital and auction items, a new hospital wing at Baltimore’s Lagice Hospital Worps is opening, later sections advertise patent medicines and a home wage ad seeking female workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Unio Railroad
New York
Philadepaia
Washingtoo
Cicago
Ischio Ratireag
Hosal
New Philadelphs
Eceriva
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the Daily News
Pesce
Brg
Gbsat Souther
Ypeenting and Manufacturing Company, Feedieick. MD
Weecly
Eterna
Wss
Addrees
Isaturday
Barlio
Washington
Gettinburg
Bay Place
Cumberland Times
Republic
Wellington
the Times
Jean
Bhomaniby
Contemporary Gummeent
Tammany
Croster
Baltimore American
Bryans
Arbest
Gramps
Avbett
Baltiimore News
Detroit Free Press
Jackson
Jasckson
McCorker
Billie
Bradder
Brooklyn Life
Peppah
Indianapolis Press
Voice OF the Press
The
New York Tribune
Emperor McKinley
New York Herald
China
Philippines
San Francisco
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stautesi
Ste Soll Cetalas
Winter
Atlanta Constitution
Andrey
Touchstone
Dame
Demoiselle
God
T. H.W. Cresuaxp
McKinsey
Joe Chew
Old Land
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mrs. Bryan
Woman's College
Walkeraville
Christian Endeavor
Mississippi
New Orleans
Biloxi
Miss
Mississippi Sound
Eliisabeth
Elizabeth
N. J
Tenny
York
Stock Exchange
Iti
Rexual Canvier
Berlin
Vonaerts
Socialist
Liew
Prosper Arenberg
Africa
Hanover
Towk
Scribe
Bathavgr
Western
Sampia
Weekly Review OF Trade
Gage
W. Grove
Bronsex
Ng Tuteday
Eerate
Walter Sneeders
Corr
Savings Bank
North
Bentz Street
George W. Heinlain
J. N. Zimmerman
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearce
Henra
S.schles & Bro
H. A. Wiggins
Benton Harbor
Mich
Nowlodiey
T. Morris
P.O
Waynesboro
Chambersboro
Dinsmore Pub. Co
Washington, D.C
Granville
Ingairs
East Second Street
Bee Ae
Cmny Opera House
Duchemin
Editha
Farrell& Starck
Aliss Rena Aubrey
S—Lavelle
Sascot
Eddie
Flaskowskei
Asp Mas
Mark Murpey
Seaders
Sedison
Fearles
East Third Street
Stalnis
North Market Strees
Saunders
Iter & Gs
Appiriol Calera i Sey
Ouue
Burke &Zacharinx
Baker Johnson
Potts
Court Street
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