Curious Stuff in the Dead Letter Office in Washington
In Washington a tour through the Dead Letter Office reveals a bizarre museum of misdirected items. From rattlesnakes and wedding cake to a gold crucifix and a lock of hair labeled Charles Guiteau, the collection showcases letters and parcels redirected or unopened.
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Wasnisctos
Ois Halfdoxendine
Ito
Henides
Operster
Europe
William Jones
San Francisco
Gore
William
Chicago
Los Angeles
California
Coustry
John T. Brown
San Praccisco
Ba Wyong
Jears Suite
New York
District of Columbia
St. Peter's
Rome
Charles Guiteau
Garfield
Indictments For Prohibition Era Police Conspiracy
Grand jury indicts Justice Callender and several Constables for conspiracy to defraud Polk County. Other defendants face charges of blackmail and false warrants. Fee bills show over 50,000 dollars in ten months amid prohibitory law enforcement. Additional indictments expected for three more justices and deputies. Aldermen Smith Sheldon and others named in related misconduct case.
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Pierce
West
Hamilton
Clegget
Board of Supervisors
Mece Joey
District Court
Comeies
Smith
Sheldon
Drady
Morris
Macy
Reynolds
Syrup of Figs Proclaimed Effective Laxative Remedy
The article extols Syrup of Figs as a safe universal laxative for women using the liquid fruit laxative under all conditions. It claims the preparation acts on the kidneys liver and bowels and is favored as a remedy.
Negroes in Clover in the Old South of Alabama
In Montcombr y Alabama a traveler notes the black belt's contrast between town and country Negroes, praising town life yet condemning improvidence. He describes fakers, circuses, and carriage culture, then weighs white planter steadiness against Black Belt ambitions and risks to land ownership.
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Pittsburg
Bigby
Seizure of the Mogul Highlights International Tug Dispute
The Mogul case, drawn from a U S Treasury circular, was ruled on by Canadian Customs. Parmalee, Assistant Commissioner, explains Canadian jurisdiction in the Straits of Fuca and the 1836 boundary treaty. The Mogul was seized for towing within Canadian waters and fined 400 dollars, with another charge pending. The issue centers on towing laws, reciprocity, and coastwise limits affecting British Columbia.
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Ottawa
Mogul
United States
Treasury Department
Customs Department
Parmalee
Customs
British Columbia
Straits of Foca
Yokohama
Esquimalt Harbor
Esquimalt
Victoria
Canada
Collis
Washington
Straits of Fuen
Canadian
Port Townsend
Puget Sound
Tacoma
Seattle
Bowell
Bond
New Patents Issued to Inventors at Pittsburg Tributaries
Week ending December 24 saw patent grants to Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia residents. Inventors include D. Levis of Pittsburg with overall patent listings for devices like crank mechanisms and automatic signals. Names span from James T. Connelly Milton Pa to John J. Thomas Rochester ap Tatus for manufacturering gas and James A. Hargan ship's davit with assorted tools and machinery.
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Penneylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
D. Levis
Fifth Avenur
Pittsburg
Daniel A. Cameron
James T. Connelly
Milton
E. Dainty Coal
Hiatt, & A
John A. Good
Seneca
Alfonzo J. Griffith
Chester K. Hann
Columbus
H. J. Harris
Niles
George M. Koni
Allegheny
Same
John H. Sherry
Canton
John F. Schrultz
Martinville
Charles L
William R. Kinnear
James A. Hargan
Willam H. Bryant
North Amberat
Oliver Biray
A. Lare
Means
Christmas Turkey Boosts Trade as Markets Close
Christmas observances emptied shops and kept many commission houses closed while the produce trade stayed brisk. Turkeys were in short supply yet fetched high prices as manufacturers’ gifts for employees reduced glut risk. Commission men report this week among the most active in trade history.
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Christendom
Experts praise Daggett postal card factory accounts
Three expert accountants in U.S. Government service examined Al. Daggett's postal card factory books and reported a satisfactory condition, complimenting Mr Daggett on the oversight and record keeping.
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Bremincham
Conx
United States
al. Daggett
Mr. Daggett
White Squaw and the Dwarfs of Mount Superstition Legend
In arid Arizona mountain legends a small tribe of four foot tall dwarfs irrigated a dwarf valley beneath Mount Superstition. A pale skinned white queen protected them wielding mysterious power that repelled Apache attacks, ending with her disappearance and the dwarfs vanishing toward the south.
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Superstition Mountain
Dort
Mystery of Spirit Cave's Indian Legends and Copper Veins
The article explains why Superstition Mountain Indians avoid climbs, citing a Phoenix expert on copper veins and natural electric reactions. It notes Hawkins or Hawilton references to the Cave of the Spirit Mother, cotton relics found beneath a cave floor, and remains. the author hints at a solitary human bone discovery.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Arizona
Poenix
Ariz
P. C. Bickoall
Hawilton
Balt River
Decline in Coke Shifts to 860 Carloads Amid Car Shortage
A regional coke market report notes another drop in last week’s shipments to 860 carloads with a persistent car famine. Furnaces push for price relief while several plants bank ovens, and transport constraints persist despite cleared lines on the Baltimore and Ohio. Production varies as banks and weather affect runs, with regions west of Pittsburgh and shipments to Louisville and Cincinnati highlighted.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Uate
Pennsylvania Company
Lake Erie Comany
Cambrialron Company
Schoonmaker and Frick
Bisst
Union Works
Raimy
McClure
Cochran
Eeola
Hostetter
Dexter
Frick Works
Schoonamaker
Pittsburg
Pittsarg
River Tipples
Pittaburg
Pittabure
Pittson
Pitsburg
Condition of Markets at East Liberty Stock Yards
Week ending December 3 reports receipts at East Liberty Stock Yards with summaries of weekly transactions. Prices and volumes are noted for cattle hogs and sheep along with buyers and market activity. Dealers and farmers assess supply demand trends and market directions.
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East Liberty
Drowning tragedy blanks Christmas at Michigan university
In Ann Arbor on December 25 two university students Frank Dickinson from Dubuque Iowa and Minnie Brundage from Long Island drowned after skating on a mill pond. Their friends left at 7 pm promising a 10 pm return and a search began when they did not arrive. A muff and hole in the ice led to the discovery of the bodies at 3 pm.
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Black Belt
Axn Arbor
Mica
Frank FE
Dickinson
Minnie Brundage
Mill Pond
Dubuque, Ia
Broodege
Long Island
Talk of an off day in Pittsburg real estate market
Negotiations for properties on two landing thoroughfares and Smithfield street show a quiet day in Pittsburg as brokers wait after the holiday. Observers note rising values, scarce marketable property, and a shift of trade eastward with solid business confidence despite economic fluctuations.
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Fourth Avenue
Turkey
Department of Trade
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Wood
Sixth
Market
Post Office
Pittsburg
Southside
Ramor
Smith
Liberty Streets
Wood Street
McMaster's
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Treasury
Jimmy McDuff
Jimmy
H. Rider Haggard
Umslopogass
Eich Mine
MonTcombry
Ann
New South
Thut
Ft. Payne
Ala
Queen and Crescent
Alabama
Mississippi
Greensboro
Selma
Joe
Congress
South
North
Joan A. McConnnell
Christmas
Salt River Valley
White Queen of the Dwarfs
Piqhouts
Mahoulng
Sietango
Louisvill Deeesecteanes Assenases
Maltimore
Eeteene Eneades
Neannseessabanene
C.c
Detrdit
Cinclinyati
Louisville
The
Michigan University
Wall Street
Solid Business King
Castoria
Pantaloons
M. Oppenheimer & Co
Liberty St
Penn Ave
Glasgow
Londonderry
Belfast
Dublin
Liverpool
London
Geverage
Austin Baldwin & CO
Broadway
J. McCormick
Pirsboro
El-I-D
Ranghor Line
Londonderas
Londonderrr
Feu
Gibraltar
Nepiee
EK & Ace
Smithfeld St. Pitsburg
Federal St
New Zone
Liv
Queenstuown
Eururia
Servicy
Asem Gallia
Tee Eaintn
Frei Besed Pest Sey Os Company
Green
York
Vernon H. Brown
Cormick
Smithfeld Street
Pittsburo
Wy Biestan Lise
Queenstown
Liverpool Royal
Aipinas
Britannic
Teutonic
Benedict Murname
Dunkirk
N. Y
St. Michael Monastery
West Hoboken
Wigger
Newark
N. J
Symptons
Swift
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Joseph Horne & CO
Gall
Cambris
Seersuckeather Renfrew
Zaphyr Ginghama
Beorers— Financial
Ita
Vate Lloyd
Ward bBeee
Oavis Brothers & CO
New York Stock
Chicago Board of Trade
John M. Oakley & CO
Bankees
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Fittsburg
Sand
DK Whittier Peonsvenne
Pittsburg, Pa
Dsunk
Reed
Ddress
C. Fowler
Moodus
Etl Bauw
Lake
K. i. RC
Lake, Cor
Ith St
Pitesburg
Pajei-pwk
F the Great
Sas
Onodine
Substituta Emical Co. Iat Woodward
Mer Joneon Fiemaing
Holland
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