Rich Gold Strikes Spark Mining Fevers Across Colorado Mines
Reports from Denver to Boulder describe gold and silver strikes in Colorado with Elkhorn mine in Fort Collins yielding several retorts from 15 tons of ore. Boulder’s St Joe mine and Yankee Bar group attract New York investment while copper prospects rise in Anson, Shakespeare, and Burro regions.
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Relics of Cave Dwellers Near Pilot Knob Galena Ill
A party of Galena sportsmen discovered a cave near Pilot Knob on the east bank of the Mississippi believed to be a prehistoric dwelling. They found an ice lake in a lower chamber, saddle shaped ceiling rooms, stalagmites and stalactites, vast passages, and a room with human bones and copper tools. They retrieved pottery fragments, a large stone pestle, perforated shells, and bears claws, suggesting ancient habitation.
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Ghostly Sentry Haunts German Shoemaker After War Tale
In Bimingham ULA on November 2, aged German shoemaker Ove Schiller recounts a Franco Prussian War experience. He was on picket duty near a firing-squad execution when a dead sentry appeared at 12 oclock, walked the beat with military precision, and vanished at dawn, cementing his belief in ghosts.
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Ula
Ove Schiller
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Whisky Smuggling in Canada Sparks Government Hope
Ottawa reports Cardinal Tarchereau issued mandate may curb Quebec whisky smuggling. Customs losses run to about 500,000 in recent years as schooners bring illicit spirits from St Vierre and Miquelon to Lower St Lawrence, sold through locals to small craft. High wines fetch about 240 per gallon, fueling destitution and tragic tales of five inland youths returning home with liquor jars.
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Rumors of Disston land purchase for Tacony plant
Reports claimed the Disston Saw Works sought a $200000 tract near the penitentiary for a new branch with Messrs Oliver. Oliver denied knowledge of the plan as Sheen Manufacturing moved operations to Tacony. Also notes Strauss concert tickets on sale and extensive western rail routes and fares.
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Old City Hall
Latest Doings Abroad and Local News Digest
A broad, period style column reviews international and domestic happenings from the era. It notes France Spain and Ireland topics, British political shifts, labor unrest, court actions, thefts, and social events. It highlights public meetings, elections, legal cases, and campus or city reports with terse, paused summaries.
Dynamite Explodes At Great Wood Street Fire Sale
A crowded Wood street shop hosts a sensational fire sale of $57,000 worth of New York fire stock. George Peyton, appraiser, showcases bargains as crowds push inside. Men’s and boys’ clothing, overcoats, and suits priced far below value, with claims of unique one time offers and short sale window.
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Bank of Commerce
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Medicine
An old advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a superior stimulant for grip season ailments. It claims pure whiskey has medicinal value and that physicians favor it for calming the heart and steadying the pulse, urging buyers to ensure genuine product.
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Joseph Parrish
Wall Paper Sale Promises Low Prices on Decor Items
A local ad touts fine medium and low price car pets and new color enti styles along with wall paper from 5c to 15c a bolt. It invites shoppers to view a large stock of wallpaper, carpet, bolt paper, lace curtains, portieres, and linoleum at deeply discounted prices.
Overcoat Purchases and Men's Apparel Bargains
Classified note lists prices for overcoats and suits including Chinchilla Melton Kersey and Cassimere styles. Mentions imported options and five shade varieties. Also advertises boys pants and navy blue flannel waist at half-dollar prices.
Prices for men and boys full suits and overcoats list
A vintage price list offers men first class Worsted Cassimere and Black Cheviot suits from 6 to 18 dollars, including imported and custom options. Overcoats for boys and youth range from 2.50 to 12 dollars, highlighting Capes, Ulsters, and Melton overcoats in sizes 13 to 19.
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