New York Letter Sparks Inquest and Society Scandals
A New York letter reports on the inquest into a major railroad disaster, rising damages claims against the New York Central, public calls for Sunday saloon debates, and legislative near-term action. It notes social figures like Miss Annie Leary, Countess by papal honor, and Croker’s looming political exit. The piece also covers canal debates, Ping Pong as chic pastime, barrel organ protests, and fashion health fads among Gotham’s elite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Central
Mise
Annie Leary
Gotham
Miss Green
Miss Leary
Leo XIII
Catholic Church of America
Newport Villa
Durant of Appearances and Its Vanity Expedient
A fragment notes a deadly vanity expedient in Durant of Appearances, warning it may affect rheumatism or worse. The terse line suggests moral caution about cosmetic trends and self display as a harmful pursuit.
Arnica Salve praised as best healer in world trade card
Buckion's Arnica Salve hailed as the perfect heater for cuts burns corns and all eruptions. Advertised as infallible pile cure at Tallman & Co priced at 2 cents per bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckion
Tallman & Co
Nau's Dyspepsia Cure Advertised in Oregon
A testimonial ad claims Nau's Dyspepsia Cure saved J M Church of La Grande and Nathan Falk of Boise from dyspepsia after years of suffering. Sold by Tatlman & Co or Portland Hotel Pharmacy Portland Oregon. Price 14 dollars per bottle or 1 dollar for six with express prepaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatlman & Co
Nau
Portland
Oregon
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Alexander Department Store
Oeie
East Oregonian
Pendleton, Oregon
New York Letter
Inez
Missenger
Christian Temperance
Potter
Rainsford
Jerome
Union
Deni Lo
Puyinem
Jamce BE
Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Myr. Sullivan
Mise Bylvia Green
Hetty
Friends of the
Erie Canal
Odell
Albany
William K. Vanderbilt
London
James Gibb
Paris
Barrel Organ Trust
Tople
Richard Croker
Democratic Party
Stow
Tammany Hall
Croker
Europe
Petrary
Tan Dons
Lomion
Enellah
Othero
Jenuars
Renee
Weter St, Bear Main
Frank B. Clopton
J.M. Church
LaGrande, Ore
Lal
Nathan Falk
Boise
Burt & Packards
Lewis A. Crossetts
Vom
Venella
Iilea’s
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