Engagement by Scheme in Drillingham Plan
Amnol Hopetoun a London office clerk becomes engaged to Kate Drillingham after Lord Drillingham agrees to support their match. Hopetoun and Kate plot a discreet engagement while awaiting formal approval, sharing plans and light banter during a village outing as they navigate family expectations and a hopeful future.
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Amtol Hopetoun
Foreign Office
London
Hella Atstairs
Hella
Arnel
Lord Prillingham
Lord Drillingham
Belle
Kate
Lord Drillinghaim
Deercoure
Arange
Papa
Belli
Miss Carstairs
Bella
Kitts
Mise Drillingham
Hopetoun
Arnold
Drillingham
Fragmented dialogue on staying time and affection
The characters debate postponing departure. Kate consents to a week apart but hints at a planned stay. They discuss document arrangements and avoiding prolonged separation while teasing about love letters and a phrase unknown to one narrator. The scene ends with a request to explain “spot stroke.”
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Kate
Railroads rise in December earnings and steel works hiring
December week three shows railroads up 7.3 percent in gross earnings. Pennsylvania Railroad orders rails soon. Pennsylvania Steel hires more workers and increases pay while output climbs. New tunnel and breaker work advances project plans at Lugeroe and nearby collieries. Scranton Traction seeks to energize Philadelphia market amid steady earnings reports.
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New York
New Jersey
National Bank
Pennsylvania Rillroad Company
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Penteyivaniao Steel Company
Veare
Sparrows Point
Penneys- Valila Steel Works
Iku
Despie
Raut
Lugeroe
Philadelphia
Scranton Traction Company
Coul Hardy
Hs, Newton
Syracuse
Coxton
Willum ‘T. Lacey
Revetor
Miners Mills
South Wilkes-turte
Miher & Cool Westminster
Yatesville
Hoyt
Menneyhania Cowl Company
Pitston
Giasetto
Seaton
Pennsylvinda
Wilkes-Harre
Fing
Jane
Operaton
Was on trial for grand larceny in Lake County
Aman faced a grand larceny charge in Lake County over a hog theft claim. An elderly rancher, owner of a drove of hogs, attended and left the courtroom muttering that the jury would likely disagree. The exchange prompted laughter and speculation among attendees and counsel.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Aman
Lake County
Naphia
At the Horse Show Anecdote From Harper's Bazaar
A short, lively recital from a horse show recounts two riders' moments near the judges. One rider notes a ribbon loss as the tones fade, while the other recalls checking Charlie Van Antwerp's boutonniere, unsure if carnations or horseradish bloom.
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Charlie van Antwerp
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Jan
Chicago live stock receipts at Union Block Yards show hogs 40 000 head market strong and cents higher with heavy packing and shipping lots around 2 60. Cattle receipts 1510 head with steers and cows quoted in a range and light gains noted. Sheep receipts 17 000 head market strong lambs up about 10 cents. Opened at 1 49 and closed near 49. Stand price around 81 0.
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Chicago
Union Block
Jan
Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure All Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a simple cure for skin diseases. It claims no internal medicine is needed and promises to cure tetter eczema and various eruptions on the face and hands, leaving skin clear and healthy. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for Swayne's Ointment.
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Swayne
Wall Street Opens With Bond Calls and Stock Decline
The opening on the New York Stock Exchange sees stocks bought and bonds called, with tobacco sugar and Western Union among active issues. Traders note liquidations in much of the market, while figures like Lazard Freres and L. Von Hoffman face scrutiny over a large bond sale and possible shipping of $1.5 million to London holders amid weak sentiment.
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New York, Jan
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Carliste
Tobacco
Eugar
Grangers
Manhattan
Western Union
Morgan Syndicate
John A. Stewart
United States Trust Company
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Lazard Freres
L. von Hoffman & O
London Owlers
Metropolitan Traction
Orangers
Cowlers
Industriais
Vanderbiits
Louisville
Nagshville
Southewestern’s
Leveland
Loratte
Wheeling
Aly
Tate
Buffalo Live Stock Market Snapshot
Buffalo New York stock sale reports mixed results across classes. Cattle steady to higher with prime heavy steers near 1000 dollars. calves and cows show lower to mid ranges. Hogs and sheep move with fair demand. prices span from around 2.75 to 4.50 for hogs and 1.40 to 4.65 for sheep and lambs.
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New York
Jan
Minnesota
City Mills
Hye
Isa'ye
South America
Atic
Alge
Stern Small
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Tebe
B.twai
Toledo Grain Market Report Summary
Toledo market notes show wheat receipts 10 100 bushels with shipments 600 bushels and dull No 2 red cash quotes for GrAC May 1 July 0. Corn receipts 19 1000 bushels with 19 000 shipped and no trading. Oats receipts none shipments 2 000. Cloverseed receipts none shipments 410 bags firm March 45.
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Toledo
Jan
Philadelphia Tallow Market Steady but Dull
Philadelphia January 6 price notes show tallow steady yet dull with quotes for various forms including prime hogs heads barrels and cakes. Details list different grades and regions in a terse market snapshot.
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Philadelphia
Threw Away the Best Mr William Thornton Explains
An Elmira Gazette excerpt features 77 year old Mr William Thornton of 127 West Market Street explaining his kidney disease cure with Deans Kidney Pills. He recounts long suffering, belt pressure on the kidneys, and relief after two to three days of treatment. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as U.S. sole agents.
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Elmira
Wm. Thornton
West Market Street
Dean
Mual
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Superior Face Bleach Purges Complexion Flaws
Advertises a medicine that removes discolorations and blemishes for a clear complexion. Claims to act directly on the skin and purify complexions. Priced at $1.00 per bottle, sold at B. M. Hetnel's Parlors, 330 Lackawanna Ave with prompt mail orders.
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B. M. Hetnel
Lackawanna
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Katé
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Lord Driltingham
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Missouri
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Chicago Board OF Trade
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Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Atkan Green Ridge Lumber Co
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Scranton Luce Curtain Co
National Boring & Drilling
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Weston Mail CW
Scranton ‘Traction
Scranton
Scranton Glass Co
Scranton Pass
Scranton Traction Co
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Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
People's Street Railway
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Aepenshee
Wee Dickson Manufacturing
William Thornton
W. Market Street
Eva M. Hetzel
Washburn-Crosby Co
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Obi
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Paar Ebe
Bale
Brealey Matthews Bros
Joho
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Torino
Bratiety Matthews Bros
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Erie Medical CO
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Ofiles
Washington Avenue
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Aug
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Hammond
Hammond Typewriter Co
Sixth Street
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Spruce St
Scramton Representatives
Dupont
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Ferand Finismington
Ware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
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Goranton
Third National Bank
Pilsener
Madea
Yoyel Medicine CO
River St
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Zeek Matthews Bros
Dreggis Ueanaes
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