John Hoey and Henry Sanford Key Figures in Garber Express Rise
Biographical sketch traces John Hoey from Irish immigrant youth to founder of an express line later part of Adams Express Company. Henry Sanford, about seventy, is described as president and driving force, with a Bridgeport base and extensive interests. Notable earnings cited include $179,000 and $172,000 profits shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sanford
Press Company
Mr. Hoey
J’s
Sherburne
John Hoey
Henry Ganford
Ireland
Patrick
Waas
John
Dublin
Hoey
Alvi ‘Ne
Dinsmore
Peer Wal Seniien
Express
He & Letter Express
New Haven
Henry B. Prast
Beecher
Adams
Dins- F Gdmann
New York Press
Boston
Adams & Co
Ezpress
Jodbm Ho
Sacramento
Marysville
Califee
Charleston
D. C
Adams Express Copany
Hoxr
Long Branch
Billy Burton
Chambers Street
Josephine Shaw
Sanford
Bridgeport
Dlapa Adherdinget A. Pombe
Despatch, President's Yacht, Grounded at Assateague Shoals
The US Despatch, a former private yacht commonly called the president’s yacht, ran aground at Assateague Shoals Virginia and is described as a total wreck. Lieutenant Cowles commanded the vessel for years and it carried seventy five men with an 518 horsepower, 175 by 254 feet hull, copper bottom, not armed beyond a single 1 inch rifle for salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Ibis
Assateague Shoals
Virginia
United States
Cowles
Mary
Roman
Henry C
Asesteague
Chincoteague
Wong
Chicago World's Fair Tower Proposed Near Fair Grounds
A proposed 7 story tower with a 583 foot glass globe atop would overlook the fair grounds in Chicago. The design includes three enclosed balconies for a cafe and seating for 1,500, with four elevators and safety devices. Construction aims to reach first two balconies within a year as a possible observatory and world fair landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fair Grounds
America
Windy City
Domestic Service Wanted in West Descriptions
West region notice seeks a girl for general housework and four dollar wage. Applicants are asked to apply to M.L. in Duluth. The short item appears in the Somerville Journal style column with casual personal ad language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
M.l. Mo
Duluth Tribune
Old Hutchinson the New York Wheat Speculator
Benjamin Hutchinson known as Old Hutch a Chicago wheat speculator lives quietly in 56 New Street broker’s office in New York City He shuns hotels preferring the office couch and janitor as valet He roams the Battery with a sharp epigram and asks brokers for tips while declaring no honest men exist and planning to die at Nantucket in obscurity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Benjamin P. Hutchinson
Chicago
Old Hutch
Mr. Hutchinson
New York
Astor House
Stevene House
Broadway
Anthony Browne & Co
New Street
Hutetivean
Prince Albert
Lise
Nantucket
Fashion notes on autumn street gowns and hair trends
Epaulets heat the street gowns while pinks and corals dominate evening wear. Plaids from last season return in vogue alongside sealakin for winter wraps. Bead trimmings gain momentum for cloaks and dresses and hair fronts part center into coils for flattering youthful looks.
Census Figures Show Global Population And Urban Density
The document lists world population estimates and city counts, including 6,000,000 in Canada and 1,315,600 people in a Philadelphia district. It notes three of the twelve largest cities are in Japan and offers various counts of horses cows oxen and other assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Philadelphia
Berlin
Japan
Robert Bonner
United States
Beshaspease
Harvard University
Yale
Cornell
Columbis
Syracuse
Dartmouth
Lehigh
University of Virgina
Fragmented 19th Century Notes on Coal and Cities
The fragment mentions Missouri coal areas and urban infrastructure in cities like Philadelphia and San Francisco. It references Mexico, education needs in New Me, farming momentum in the West, and a regional transport route through Ohio and Virginia with various local implications. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Me
Fonen
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Washington
Virginia
Ohio
Artest & Number of
Milwaukee
Gocument
Fickle Romance and Social Chit Chat Across a Page
Fragmentary scraps portray romantic indecision and social banter. A commercial traveler questions pize while Maud and John clash over affection. Harper's notes Shelley Higgins's fickleness and Harold’s marriage proposal talks surface amid family interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isodlord
Bonifage
John
Harper's
New York Mocked Across Papers In Mocking rival jabs
A collection of quips from several papers lampooning New York. The Chicago Herald and others poke fun at Gotham by comparing it to Boston and New Ireland. The Washington Post and Star mock moral climate and public funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Herald
Gotham
Puck
Boston
New England
New York
New Ireland
Washington Post
Baltimore
Galiada
Ion
Minneapolis Tribune
Washington Star
Dr. Talmage
St. Paul Pioneer Press
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Garber
Adams Express Company
Somerville Journal
Europe
Asia
African
Awtstralasia
North America
South America
Missouri
Shelley Higgins
Shelley
Harold
Papa
Norah
Uunion
Che Ace
Asd Henrobeathe
Elgin Ci
Elgin Creamery
United Tea and Coffee
West Front Street
Ulrich
Urea
Jacot
Elkwood Cafe and Restaurant
Miller Jane
Plainfield Produce CO
Ratitan Mills
North Avenue
Owīkīyr
Rk. J. Shaw
Shaw
Front Street
Park Avenue
Imag Sue
Hallour & & Davis
A. M. Griffen
East Front ST
F A. Dunham
Nets
Plainfield
O. M. Dunham’s
West Frost Street
FeDerby. Net
Kyl
Kew
York Maila
Aomerville
Barton Mates
A. Basme
TDA
Trentos
Amdat Matia
Bra. x. Mall
Bom. Pope, P.M
S. Art Shore
John E He Foe
A. D. Cook
BRO
MEST
COAL
J. T. Vail, Real Estate and Insurance No
Bine Stone
Dethlyr
J A. Brown
STEA
Cartaina
American Steam Laundry
East Pront
H. W. Marshall
Prop
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