Passea Through Chicago on His Way from Paris to New York
Barry de Windt journeyed via Chicago on his overland Paris to New York attempt. He left Paris December 19 1901 with three companions to prove a Trans Siberian and Alaskan line feasible and to show travel by rail would be possible. He endured extreme cold and near starvation, reaching Cape Nome after a long expedition aided by Cottle of the whaler William Bayliss and the U S revenue cutter Thetis.
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Chicago
Paris
New York
Slepe
Barry de Windt
New York Overland
Mr. de Windt
Mr de Windt
de “Windt
Siberian
Cottle
William Bayliss
Bering Sea
United States Revenue
Thetis
Irkutsk
Yakutsk
de Windt
de Winodt
Verkoyansk
Srednikolynnsk
Fill Jeneth
Kolyma
Sistnikelynisk
Whadshak
de Windt Dechned
Boers greet Kruger aide conference at Utrecht
Report describes a three hour meeting between Kruger and delegates including Gischer Wessels Wolmarans and Reitz in Utrecht after a Hague visit. Spectators at the station sang the Boer national anthem as crowds cheered the visitors amid signs of tension.
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Leyds
Messrs
Gischer
Wessels
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Kruger
Train Robbers' Trail Leads St Louis to Suspects
Irvin Chaffee tells Chief Kiel his brother George Chaffee and two strangers joined in the Burlington Limited train robbery near Savannah. The trio stayed on Olive Street before George admitted participation. Detectives shadow the house as George reportedly escaped through a back window.
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St. Louis
Burlington
Burlington Lmited
Savannah, Inc
Kiel
Irvin Chaffee
Chafee
Chaffee
George Chaffee
George
Irvin
Olive Street
Son
Quani Nich
Captain Fay Nyman Dies By Suicide Near Lake Michigan
Captain Fay Nyman a noted figure in Chicago marine circles took his own life on the shore of Lake Michigan by drinking carbonic acid. He had been in poor health for some time and recently underwent an operation.
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Fay Nyman
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Two sidewheel steamers to be built in Detroit for lake trade
Two passenger steamers with capacity of about 4000 each are planned for construction in Detroit to operate in lake trade.
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Detroit
Rev J H Coxe Dies at 69 in Missouri
The Rev J H Coxe a Missouri evangelist famed since 1838 died at age 69 in Trenton Missouri from stomach cancer. Funeral plans were not listed in the fragment.
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J. H. Coxe
Missouri
Trenton
Crash in Texas Oil Firm Leads to Bankruptcy Filing
Dr Chauncey B Forward president of Forward Reduction Company filed for bankruptcy in Cleveland federal court listing 478587 in debts and 4225 in assets with 910 exempt. The firm operates in Texas Louisiana and nearby markets with 5 million capital and 2 8 million issued to shareholders.
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Forward Reduction Company
Chauncey B. Forward
United States District Court
Cleveland
Dr. Forward
Orange
Jefferson
Texas
Louisiana
World News Briefs From The Times Of Various Lands
King Oscar approves Rostrom formed cabinet in Sweden. Sultan Afiidanso of Bacolod issues insulting threats to an American commander. Morgan offers to place British ships under his disposal for fifty years. Berlin notes tariff bill prospects fading as low demand lingers. Pawnshops and foreclosures surge as 16 hour freight moves rise. Prussia adopts American baggage system and post office seeks US study. Britain and Japan aid Korea’s defense under an understanding. Red Cross Identity Depot reports Boer losses 3700 killed or wounded and 32000 captured. Boer forces in Geld numbered about 75000. Lloyd Briscom and wife ride 1000 miles through Persia to boost US commerce.
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Bacolod
Afiidanso
Admiralty
J. P. Morgana
Berlin
William
Imperial Post Office
United States
Cologne
Great Britain
Japan
Korea
Red Cross Identity Depot
Lloyd Briscom
Fersia
Teheran
Inquest Held Over Minnie Mitchell Death in Chicago
The Chicago inquest could not positively identify a body as Minnie Mitchell. Oscar Thompson John Claffey and Edward Counselman faced grand jury after testimony from Mitchell relatives and coroner Dr. Springer who doubted identity due to decomposition. The verdict urged William Bartholin arrest until guilt or innocence is clear.
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Minnie Mitchell
Chicago
Bartholin-Mitchell
Oscar Thompson
Barthojin
John Claffey
Thompson
Prairie Field
Seventy-fourth
State Streets
Edward Counselman
William J. Bartholin
Mitchell
Springer
Miss Mitchell
Dad” Claffy
Counselman
William Bartholin
Missionaries in Moroni Utah and clergy moves noted
The report lists Methodist missionaries as the only Gentiles in Moroni Utah with no converts yet. It details resignations including Rev Leon E Ball who becomes Vashon College president and Archdeacon Bassett returning to England, replaced by Rev E J Batty. Also mentions Bar on de Hirsch school fund Galicia fifty schools 247 teachers 5034 pupils.
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Moroni
Utah
Leon E. Ball
Lowell
Mass
Vashon College
Washington
Archdeacon Bassett
Nashville
Tenn
England
E. J. Batty
Baron de Hirsch School Fund
Galicia
Cfty
Mary Rowe
Fowler Church
Minneapolis
Francis Murphy
California
James N. Rogers
Salinas
Cal
Muasiems
Afohammedanisi
de. John N. Kerr
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Ican Tract Society
Archistop. Ireland
Jokes at the Station Prompt An Artist Ferreira Farm Sketch
A humorous exchange at a station features an old farmer challenging a dapper young artist who claims to paint still life with an easel. The farmer invites him to sketch farm hands during working hours as a test of talent. Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago’ Daily News
Won Their Hearts In A Small Town Card Scene
A lighthearted exchange shows Sandy Pikes humorously claiming children gave him two pies after asking about lost fingers from the war. Pellucid Pete jokes he lost them firing firecrackers.
An Admission of Ping-Pong as Fault
A humorous exchange reveals a father questioning a son’s failings while the daughter mentions he plays ping pong, highlighting a light domestic moment.
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Dorothy
Patient and Doctor Exchange Over Recovery
A light exchange between a patient and doctor praises recovery. The patient expresses thanks for the medicine and improvement, while the doctor reassures the patient will regain full health soon.
The Critics Love at First Sight Misread
Ida notes a quick spark, while May-Hni laments the missed second glance in a witty social moment.
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Ida
May
Hni
Innocent Tip Sparks Fearful Row in Date Night Banter
A light exchange about courting turns tense as a man worries about a girl’s screams during a row. The dialogue hints at power dynamics and fear in dating, with a playful yet unsettling undertone.
Unbiased View on Money Lessons in Marriage Dialogue
A dialogue contrasts perspectives on money in marriage. Oldwed remarks that a dollar given to a wife seems larger than the dollar spent courting her, while Younghub counters with no clear resolution. The exchange highlights differing views on value and spending in relationships.
Rather Evasive Dialogue Sparks Engagement Discussion
A brief exchange between a woman and her fiancé centers on perceptions of the Smith girl’s appearance. The man concedes the Smith girl is pretty, prompting reaction about opinion and propriety.
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Smith
Boarder and Landlady’s Quip About Feeding Birds
A short exchange features the Boarder declaring not eating enough for a bird and the Landlady quipping about the bird type, joking whether an ostrich would suit.
Widow Advises Against Half Measures in Mourning
In a dialog between a widow and a friend, she explains she will not wear half mourning, citing a sage's warning against doing things by halves. The exchange contrasts practical advice with personal ritual.
Monument Inscription Prompted by Widow
A speaker asks what inscription to place on a monument. The widow describes her deceased husband and jokingly suggests the line "Sev on Up" after directing a hand gesture on the stone.
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Sevon
The Limit Parson And Deacon Exchange Skepticism
Parson questions Bruddah Smiff skepticism while Deacon jokes about testing a pearl for genuineness revealing a humorous religious exchange.
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Parson
Bruddah Smiff
Deacon
Delicate Insinuation in Yacht Joke
In a witty exchange from the era a Miss New York jokes she kept the old yacht by ordering shoes made from its sail. Miss Chicago responds with a gracious if teasing remark about the size of the craft.
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New York
Chicago
Dinner Delay Causes Household Confusion in 1905 Note
In 1905 a maid is told not to set out capsules for Mr. Uptodate since he will not be home before 10 o’clock due to a Mare conigram report and a breakdown of his Santos-Dumont bicycle, as per a judge’s remark.
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A. D
Uptodate
Marta
Secret Ont Smith Brown praised as a good man
A Chicago News item notes Smith Brown is regarded as a good man who speaks well of neighbors. The piece contrasts this with Jones who wants to sell his house and lot.
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Smith—Brown
Jones
Chicago
Pye Calls on Breacher to Explain Errant Path
A fragment from the Baltimore American notes Pye intends to question the breacher about his alleged harmful conduct. The brief item hints at internal crisis and calls for accountability without detailing specifics.
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Pye
Fortanlk
Baltimore American
Poor man on the sidewalk mocks a Panama hat claim
The Chicago News quotes a scene where a needy man pleads for help and a wealthy passerby questions his state, joking about a Panama hat to doubt his poverty. The exchange highlights social contrasts and urban humor in a street vignette.
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Chicago News
The Wild Chauffeur
A bold rider seeks a vehicle capable of wrecking trees and telegraph poles, with the comic edge of a reckless boast. The prankish narrator claims a machine that will shatter records by battering through obstacles in a wild pursuit.
Dialogue Snippet Reflects Social Banter in Style of Old Page
Exchange shows Mrs De Style asking about her bathing suit while Mr De Style notes its scanty appearance. Wise and Touchley engage Coiner in a brief street talk, revealing a lack of funds and a candid informal tone.
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Mrs. de Style
Mr. de Style
Wise Precaution Footman Revealed as Coroner in Disguise
A humorous note describes DeCain with a footman perched on the back of his car, the innocent appearance contrasted by the reveal that the footman is a coroner in disguise.
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Bixby
DeCain
Lost and Won. Vacation Length Changes Fortunes
A brief dialogue shows Brown losing a job due to an extended vacation, yet his finances improve after marrying the daughter of a man worth $100,000, despite the setback.
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Green—Jones
Brown
Green
Pair of Them Onanvasser Inquiring About Office Visit
A pair of figures discuss meeting the manager. The proprietor asks which one they want to see the office boy or the typewriter, indicating a hiccup in identifying the correct staff member for an office visit.
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Onanvasser
Truth in Ball Game Banter at Cemetery Row
A terse exchange unfolds between an employer and an office boy after a ball game loss. The boy quips he preferred the cemetery crowd, remarking he saw many dead ones there. The line captures a grim, darkly humorous moment in a local report.
Daughter's Cooking Sparks Mother's Exit Plan
In a domestic scene, a mother questions Bridget about Esther's kitchen help. Bridget laments Esther's cooking, threatening to quit if she must endure it, highlighting familial friction and culinary woes.
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Bridget
Esther
Had to Decide. Two jolly sons of Erin at inn
A quip from the Chicago Daily News portrays two humorous Irish travelers debating who will be the “mon” and who the “baste” as they read an inn sign about accommodation. The playful exchange hinges on a homely language misread and village inn life.
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Erin
General Delivery Delusion In Town
A pompous old general demands mail and disputes who is the town’s only general. A sharp colored mail carrier replies no letters addressed to “General” and clarifies the recipient is “General Delivery” with humorous sting in the clash.
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Ren Reese
Belief on Marriage Grows From Money Factor
A dialogue shows a man seeking a wife with money while the woman questions marrying someone opposite. The exchange contrasts belief in compatibility with financial motive in matchmaking.
Tess-Mr. Gayley stories draw broad but long tease
The Philadelphia Press notes Tess and Mr. Gayley produce stories seen as broad in scope yet lengthy. The dialogue suggests critics find them expansive but not concise.
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Tess
Mr. Gayley
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Both Useful and Ornamental Shoelace Trick Quips
A New York Weekly quip cites a student boasting a sly skill learned at school. The line recalls a witty exchange where a mother and daughter discuss what was learned, highlighting the girl’s claim to untie her shoelaces at will as a humorous takeaway.
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New York Weekly
Slicht Variation Stubb Buys Time With Odd Proposal Gag
Conversation shows Stubb and Penn discussing a sudden proposal. The woman quips about saving gas bills and delays, highlighting a playful exchange over timing and commitment. No formal decision is reported.
The Wise Fly Teaches a Cunning Lesson
A short fable notes that misfortune can carry hidden advantages. The tale credits a talking fly and a parable voice from Baltimore American style instruction.
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Baltimore
Newlands Pushes Arid Lands Reform and Irrigation Fund
The arid land reclamation bill directs proceeds from public land sales to a dedicated irrigation fund. Congressman Francis G. Newlands of Nevada leads the measure, aiming to transform the Great American Desert into fertile homelands and wealth, with annual payments around three million dollars and contracts approved per project needs.
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Treasury
Arid Land Reclamation Fund
Secretary of the Interior
Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
Senate
Newlands
Yale
Washington
San Francisco
William Sharon
United States
Thant
Congress
Electric Dancers and the Glass Ballroom Trick
A simple electricity experiment uses a glass pane, small paper figures, and wool or silk to create a dancing scene. Rub the glass to energize the figures, causing them to rise and move, then revive with a touch.
An Everyday Letter Dilemma In A Boston Kitchen
A humorous tale shows a colored queen in a Boston kitchen asking for a simple letter from her young mistress. The mistress hesitates as Hester guides a plain note to inform a suitor she will not marry him, hoping he understands and moves on with his life.
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Jess
Missy June
Boston
Hester
June
Ole Bachelder
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