Exposition aims to curb extortion and public exhibition
A fragmented report discusses efforts to prevent extortion and regulate an art exhibition in Chicago. It notes commission actions, public answers, and upcoming exhibits including a large sculpture and Corvill’s Ave Marie. The piece references dates, venues, and participants, with mentions of a May 18 opening and a dramatic display plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paleee
Clactonath
Ebi Petersbedon
Teeete
Young
Realy
Diet Nero
Telly
Guperin
Daly
Comainetoner Nero
Chicago
Corvill
Ave Marie
Bowtom
Chiendet
J. P Bilas
Akties
Polar expedition plans voiced by Peary in rough note
A garbled 19th century passage describes Lieutenant Peary discussing a polar voyage with plans for travel via Newfoundland and northern routes. It mentions provisioning clothing, food, and equipment for handling Arctic conditions, including sails or sledges and winter gear for long patrols and survival during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jobes
Peary
Kim Wah
Newfoundland
Fragmentary 1900s notes report political moves and disasters
OCR dated notes reference A J and dynasty politics with a motion on county magistrate, East Mr Asquith and Mr Balfour, plus a Kowal fire destroying 116 houses and causing casualties. Also reports on lynching, ship crews, diamond smugglers, and a Cumberland oil tank verdict, with multiple May 6 dated items including Captain Bundick and Paxton case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee
President elicits support on money market reforms
A fragmented discussion outlines the president and cabinet’s position in tackling the money market crisis. Advisers may urge convening Congress to repeal or enact measures to restore stability, with the aim of providing relief if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prevent
Congress
Largest personal injury verdict in county history
A verdict of twenty five thousand dollars was returned for a man injured when his foot was caught on a track and he fell, with a Sixth Street car striking curving near the scene. The case was argued as the largest damages award for personal injuries in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infuriea
Potapeiruia
Ensa
Wrecked by a cyclone devastates streets and city buildings
A cyclone struck the city traveling eastward and wrecked the business district. Streets filled with wrecked vehicles fire and debris while city hall and church spires suffered damage as residents assessed the destruction. Whispered reports describe shattered structures and scattered debris across the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winsutom
Algesod
Olarek
Wall Street Slide Sparks Panic and Trading Freeze
The market faced a sharp downturn as investors dumped stocks amid panic. London and Chicago shares tumbled with thousands traded. Officials warn further collapses are possible, while authorities push for stabilizing measures. A separate case reports a tragic family crime where a mother killed her child and herself.
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Worl
Mostaurant Keepers
Wwarman
Thie Eeunell
Jaying
Kowal
Warsbewo
Uberan
Persune
Saragoma
N.M
Bundick
Booth
Peschiyn
Ane Dalle
Eugene Leroux
Munro i
Edward Island
Bie
Bells Point
Cape Verse
Berpo
Damagneere
SN. J
Camberland
Pennsylvania
National World's Tax Commissioners
Pennasylvania
Paxawa
Nicaragua
Ohio City
Chambrerida
W. B
Wall Street
Pirmi
W. White
Perris
Perri
Ava
London
Sagar
Ange
Terea
Soar
Florence
Bewine
Barros
Heelmens
Park Ave
Plainfield, N. J
Frank L. C. Martin
Philadelphia
Plainfield Packing House
Sweet Front Streed
C. M. Ulrich
D. Tunison
Bartine Mille
Broadway
Plainfield
Noi & Cowholly
Oi Ae ‘Oran
Rt i MA
Rochester Beer
Rinyra
Ana Os
Herman A. Weber
Liberty Street
Tela
Kang Demameh Tulepieies
BR. W. Rice & Covs
Boripericiacteneres
al Cohen
the North Plainfield Grocers
Eouly
William J. Stephenson
Sosth Avenue
Foainyeaa
D. W. Rogers
West Amoowe
Caer
Colaba
Kadina
Tei
Park Arena
Gourier Office
Cmgaine
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