The Duke of Swazi and a Deceptive Nobility Scheme
A Chicago traveler recounts visiting Swaziland in 1897 where he alleges a scheme to grant American nobility. An American offered a king a policy of life insurance and a title in exchange for cash and favors. The king supposedly conferred the title Duke of Swazi on James A. Cavanaugh, with a ceremonial signing and later a wedding libation gift demand from the queen.
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Chicago
Swaziland
Hinangi
A. Cavanaugh
South Africa
Tina
Atul
Crans- Yoo
Orange Free State
Basutoland
Zululand
Bremersdorp
Swazi-land
Kafr
America
GOWNS OF JULIA DENT GRANT DRAW INTEREST AT SARATOGA
Julia Dent Grant and family tour Windsor hotel Sar of Saratoga discuss gowns being made in Paris for Miss Grant's marriage to Prince Michael Cantaruzene. Descriptions include a gold thread black silk gown for court with Varentina iris motifs, a white crepe gown with lace and Brussels detail, green leaf embroidery, orchids, mauve velvet girdle, and a fish scale sequin gown.
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Ars
Julia Dent Grant
Erlok Denty
U. S
Miss Grant
New Water Power Era Opens at Snoqualmie Falls Plant
The Snoqualmie Falls Power Company unveils a novel water power system with a hydraulically designed wheel by Thomas J. Johnston. Water drives twelve thousand horsepower via a vast underground cavern beneath the falls, supplying Seattle and Tacoma with lines extending to 90 and 44 miles, respectively.
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Snoqualmie
Saoqualmie Falls Power Company
Snoquilmnie Fells
Seattle
Thomas ‘J. Johnston
Chicapo Drainage
Tacoma
Baker
Ww.j. Baker
Salary controversy over Col Wheeler halts pay
Washington clerks report Col Marion D Wheeler refuses to draw his salary while stationed at Wancock NY. Though earning 1600 dollars yearly plus four dollars per diem he has 7500 dollars in unpaid wages, prompting New York post office inspectors to seek payment amid bookkeepers’ frustration. A railroad engineer obituary notes 60 years of service and over one million miles with no serious accidents. New waterproof paper collars claim longer wear like celluloid.
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Washington
Post Office Department
New York City
Marion D. Wheeler
Col. Wheeler
Post Office
Wancock
N.X
Sam
Clint? Wheeler
Andrew Walker
Erro Haute
Ind
Burglary Tale Of A Well To Do Thief
A retired burglar recounts an accidental flooded bathroom during a late night break in. He explains stopping the water to avert damage and reflects on the allure of crime, noting he would not choose burglary again. He recalls a later attempted entry blocked by alarms after a prior generous act.
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New York
Cnll
Iu Dla
Chie Petners Jr
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R. Strohmevyer
B. Houston
Ci Y Umbrella Works
Maffi, Prop
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Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
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Business Directory
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Wenrl Paw
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Jiambleton Co
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Angeria
Oreice
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M. Woolley Co
Fans
Offie
North Pryor At
Muti
the Duke OF
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Minto
Middletown
N. X
Waa
France
AL Grevy
Paria
L'Art of Mer
Teousseau
Col Wheeler
Mao
Camberwell
London
John YT
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E. Commerce Street
Trade Eagle
Mark
Chicago Underwriters Association
Re. Umates
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F.G. Holton Company
Travis Street
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