Chicago Smoke Crusade Shows Early Gains and Strategy
Chicago moves to suppress the smoke nuisance with the Society for the Prevention of Smoke led by Edward J. Phelps and Charles A. White. Inspectors assess plant boiler rooms, coal use, and furnace details to abate emissions. Notifications issued to offenders, and tests on rail and tugboat devices reduce visible smoke without prosecutions yet.
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Health Department
Mann
Chicago
Society For the Prevention of
Edward J. Phelps
Charles A. White
Dunkirk
N. Y
Wabash
Societ
Phelps
John B Goughs Library Sold at Auction in Boston
The private library of the late John B. Gough of Worcester was sold at public auction by C. F. Libbie & Co. in Boston. Prices ranged from seven to three hundred dollars for Cruikshank works. Notable items included a first proof steel plate engraving of Worship of Bacchus and four original watercolors signed by Cruikshank purchased by Walter Aldrich. About 4,000 volumes were offered. Estes & Lauriat and Brentano, among others, were active purchasers.
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Boston
John B. Gough
Worcester
C. F. Libbie & Co
Cruikshankiana
Bacchus
George Cruikshank
Walter Aldrich
Providence
EB. I
Sgrimaldi
Aldrich
Estes & Lauriat
Brentano
New York
Millionaire Hole Reveals Rich Colorado Gold Ore
Special dispatch reports a vein near Copper Rock Colorado where a tunnel into Pleasant View mine exposed a three foot wide ore body rich in telluride minerals. An average assay shows 15 178 88 to the ton with free gold so abundant miners began shipments, expecting thousands per ton as the deposit yields more ore on the dump.
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Bovoper
Con
Copper Rock
Pleasant View
Pittsburg
G. G. O'Brien
Curtis Tired of Jail Bail Sought for Actor M B Curtis
In San Francisco on March 23 special report notes actor M B Curtis seeks bail pending a second trial for murder of Policeman Grant. His lawyers argue no jury found capital offense. Curtis owns real estate and faces possible release on heavy bail as judge reserves decision.
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San Francisco
M. B.curtis
Sam’s
Posen
Grant
Curtis
Foote
Farmer not a lunatic Georgian sane after arrest
James Alexander Farmer of Georgia, who claimed innocence but faced murder charges, was ruled sane by Dr. Douglass at Bellevue Hospital. The decision followed a telegram from Sheriff Collyer requesting Farmer’s return to Georgia, and he will be sent to the Tombs Court tomorrow.
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New York
James Alexander Farmer
Jackson County
Douglass
Bellevue Hospital
Duffy
Douglass’ Opinon
Collyer
Farmer
Georgian
A Prince Wears the Green Shamrock Punishments
In the House of Commons Edward Stanhope said ministers sought details on punishing Aldershot soldiers for wearing shamrocks on St Patrick's Day in undress uniform. John MacNeill recalled the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale wore shamrocks in full dress as a Major in the Tenth Harrars. The Park Avenue Hotel in New York touts fireproof safety with iron stairs and multiple elevators, after $150000 in upgrades by new owners.
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House of Commons
Edward Stanhope
Aldershot
St. Patrick's Day
John MacNeill
Duke of Clarence
Avondale
Park Avenue Hotel
New York
Basement Bargain Sale At PCC Corner Grant and Diamond
A basement outlet offers men’s suits priced at eight ten and twelve dollars but advertised as five hundred dollars total. The dealer promises lighted basement displays and urges quick purchases, naming PCC CG at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets.
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P. C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Guitars and Mandolins Offered at Low Prices in City Catalogs
Guitars and mandolins including sitars offered by H. Bleber & Bro at 506 Wood Street with prices around £5.50 and other styles priced from $10 to $25. Washburns listed up to $75. Banjos and Klebers’ specials also advertised along with Northrop’s metal ceilings. Auction sale noted for March 24 and a grand millinery opening at Rosex Baum & Co. Local address changes listed on third page.
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H. Bleber & Bro., Limited
Wood Street
Klebers
Northrop
South Twenty-third
Mary Streets
A. Northrop & Co
Urssa Pittsburg
Dr. Greene's Nervura promoted as back and side ache cure
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura as a vegetable remedy for back and side pain, neuralgia, and nervous disorders. It claims quick relief, recommends free consultation with Dr. Greene at 35 W. 14th Street New York, and offers symptom blanks for mail inquiry.
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Greene
Dr. Greene
Nervara
Janes Bowne
Market Street
New York City
14Th Street
New York
Bargain Boys Suits In Stock Ready For Inspection
Our stock of boys suits covers ages 3 to 19 with 2 and 3 piece options. Prices range from 1.75 to 10 dollars and include noniron fleece and newer market styles. We guarantee 25 percent saving on every dollar with complete stock now ready for early inspection.
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Wanamaker & Brown
Sixth Street
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John B Gough
Colorado
Clever, Dunkin & Long
First Avenue
Rosex Baum & Co
Bucre
Tisssu
Leading Millinery House
Market ST
Keystone Biscuit Works
Beech Street
Allegheny, PA
JAS. Wneil & Bro
Traafte
Twenty-ninth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Danners
Essence of
Druggista
Danner Medicine Co
Federal St
Allegheny
Liberty Street
Cae
Rittsburg
Koehler
Watches & i
Emery Sram
W. L. Douglas
Ned Lee
D. Carter
Fifth Avenue
Frohri
Henry Owes
Mullery
Flemman C0
Wanes
Federal Street
Windsor
LAIRD
M. Davird
Whotesnaic
Hotel Anderson Block
Court House
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