One Million in Shines Gaea Press
A long excerpt discusses a vast shoe polishing industry in New York, noting possible investment of a million dollars yearly across the metropolitan area. It mentions ferryboat workers, stands on hotels and barber shops, and rental figures, with references to various establishments and urban commerce. The passage also includes scattered ad-like lines about remedies and local notices.
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Gaea Press
New York
Manhattan’ Island
Staten Island
Long Island
Prodigy James Mc Inde Still Grows Taller in Madeira
A St Paul Globe item profiles James Mc Inde born July 6 1879 in Madeira village now a little over 18 and six feet ten inches tall. At 15 he weighed 247 pounds and recently reached 303 1 4 pounds. He once lifted 1200 pounds at age 14 and spans 13 1 2 inches with one hand. He eats prodigiously and has skills in clock repair violin making and mechanics. His parents are American and average-sized. plans include a special machine for his height and future bicycle riding.
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St. Paul Globe
Madeira Village
James McInde
St. Louis
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Convict’s New Trial
An old ad promises a $100 reward for catarrh cure via Hall's Catarrh Cure, with endorsements from West & Truax and Walding Kinnan & Marvio as Toledo druggists. The cure is taken internally and priced at 7 cents per bottle. A Montana convict who recently inherited 150,000 and received a new trial begins to feel hopeful about happiness.
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Phil
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. Cheney
A West & Truax
Teledo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvio
Montana
For Sale on crop payment and other varied notices
Fragmented classifieds note crop payment sales and various items. Mentions A CHA FANS acrécash Slane cropye paid for J MulralL Waukegan and Dean Farrar references plus a school ad Glenn's Sulphur Soap and Rhode Island proposing a single capital.
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J. Mulrall Waukegan
President Dole Arrives in Chicago for Reception
President Dole and Mrs. Dole arrived in Chicago with a distinguished party amid a warm welcome from federal, city, and Hawaii officials. A visit to Fort Sheridan and a high profile reception marked the stay, with plans to depart by 10:30 tomorrow for Washington aboard a private private car on the B&O.
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Chicago
Sanford
Asawaii
Little Island Republi
Dudge Urosseup
John C. Black
United States
Thomas McMillin
United States District Court
Thomas W. Cridler
State Department
Washington
Harrison
Army and
Navy
Heistand
Phelps
Prooke
Richards
Dean
McKenna
Jion
F. M. Match
Hawaii
William Penn Nixon
Henry O. Lyman
Kw. Job
Dale
Dole
Iaukea
Day
Mesdames Grosseup
Brooke
Auditoriun Annex
Chicago and Northhwestern
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Schaefer Defeats Ives In Billiard Tournament Final
In Chicago on January 25, Schaefer beat Ives 400 to 378 in the Isaneh Katk Jine event final securing first prize. The Wizard outplayed the Napoleon, with Ives briefly in position before a late miscue cost him. Prize pool of 1740 plus entrances and gate receipts will pay four places: 900 to first, 675 to second, 450 to third, 225 to fourth. Schaefer heads to New York to train for Slosson. Sutton and Catton-Spinks to share remaining money.
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Wizard
Napoleon Divyitie Wirss
Chicago
Ives Vod Schaefer
Napoleon
Fves
Branskick- Malke-Collender Company
Ives
Schaefer
New York
George Slosson
Sutton
Catton
Spinks
Conspiracy to Beat the Roads by Bogus Passes in Chicago
Police linked a band of alleged ticket brokers to a scheme selling bogus passes worth about $50,000. John Wallace of Nelsonville bought an editorial pass for the St Paul road, which failed to be honored, part of a larger hoard found with W. A. Blase implicated. Railroad officials plan prosecutions against several brokers.
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lMonds
Chicago
W. A. Blase
John Wallace
Nelsonville
Pakota
St Paul
Siave
Wallace
Wilkinson Bank Closure Report From Marquette Mich
Frank Wallure reports in Marquette Michigan that Wilkinson Bank closed its doors this morning with Wilkinson described as lying at the point and involved in an incident. The fragment suggests a bank closure and a noted individual connected to an altercation or incident.
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Frank Wallure
Marquette
Mich
Wilkinson's Bank
Wilkinson
An. Rt
Congressional Proceedings Report in House and Senate
Washington notes from January 24 cover a House inquiry on the Rais execution and Hawaiian debt issue, debate over a prior question, Speaker Reed disputes, and action on the Indian appropriation bill. The Senate considers pension and silver payment questions, including a parity amendment and bills on widows’ pensions.
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Washington
Fesouun
State Department
Rais
Arangueren
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dole
Bailey
Dem
Texas
Hitt
Reed
Curban
Jie
Juitt
Henderson
Ener
House
Barbecue Stockmen Clash With Warden Over Game
Colorado game warden warns against serving buffalo elk antelope mountain sheep and quail at a January 27 barbecue tied to the stock growers convention. He vows confiscation and arrests, even militia if needed, while organizers insist the game is in cold storage and will be served. Tension rises with outspoken stockmen ready to resist enforcement.
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Colorado
Denver
Ihe
Bar-Becue
Widow Will Get Her Share in McCullough Estate Case
In Los Angeles Judge VanDyke vacated a divorce decree in the Youn case after William Young died before papers were signed. The ruling allows Young's widow to claim about $74,000 from the estate, noting the suit was abated by death. The St. Louis editor Joseph McCullough’s death preceded the probate context and influenced the decision.
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California
McCullough
Los Angeles
Cal
VanDyke
William Young
Young
van Dyke
Joseph McCnough
St. Louis
Bribery Probe Expands With Senatorial Controversy
Cincinnati Jan 24 legislative committee probes bribery links in the U S senator election. Horace Dunbar of the Gibson House is cited as a participant and producer of records detailing lobbyist conversations with Columbus managers. Additional names from New York and Columbus appear among guests from January 1 to 10. Dunbar also seeks approval for private telephone use in the Gibson lobby to discuss talks with these men.
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Horace Dunbar
G.tsen
Cincinnati
Legislative Committee
United States
Norace B. Dunbar
Gibson House
H. If. Royce
New York
Hollenbeck
Charton
C. S. R. Archer
J. K. Bliss
Columbus
House
Dunbar
Gibson
Gulf Line Maintains Low Rates To Lure Westward Cargo
Gulf Line pushes very low tariffs to undercut rivals as Kansas City and St Joseph routes gain access to Quincy. Chicago freight men attend meetings but Gulf officials push reductions. Competitors fear sustained rate cuts, hoping adjus ments occur without major disruption to Chicago southwest traffic.
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Chicago
Dan
Kansas City
Viesburg
Gutf Rosa
St. Joseph
Quincy
Gulf Line
The
Gulf
Missouri
Gulf Competitton
State Railroad Commission
Southwest
Gulf Road
Lindsay Kept In Pack Renewed Resignation Resolution
Frankfort Kentucky January 24 in the house Representative Charles Nelson Hardin renewed his motion to recall from the committee on propositions and grievances the Saunders resolution urging the resignation of United States Senator Lindsay. Emmett Orr Owen seconded the motion calling for Democratic restraint while conservative Democrats opposed a vote. After a heated session the measure was brought to a vote 38 to 54 with conservative silver men voting no and Speaker Beckham along with silver Democrats resisting the move.
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Kentucky
Hit
Frankfort
House
Charles Nelson
Hardin
Saunders
Union
United States
Lindsay
Emmett Orr
Owen
Beckham
London predicts potential war over Cuban crisis
The Vines editorial on Representativett's speech in the House suggests President McKinley may avoid war with Spain to focus on U S economic growth but faces mounting pressure from opponents. It notes the Cuban question grows graver and the government is not stronger, warning an accident could trigger a sudden shift.
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London
Mechiniey
Iivessuer
Vines
Representativeitt
House of Representatives
MeKin- Jey
Spain
United States
Priest Found Drowned in River Near St Louis
The body of the Rev. William Kurtenbach of Flint Hill Missouri was recovered from the river by Louis Dover. Found yesterday, the corpse showed no marks of violence and had been in the water only a few days. A watch was found in a pocket. The coroner favors suicide over robbery. The deceased left five brothers in the area.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia £. Pinkham
Chas. D. Esvenrr
Wood St
Reading
Pinkham
Kurtenbach
St. Louis
William Kurtenbanch
Flint Hill
Louis Dover
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D. Albright
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Philadelphia
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Nebraska
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Sioux City
China
Trish
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Louisville
Allen
d.Le Roy
N.Y
Towa
Dean Farrar
Dean Stanley
Glenn
Tisenses
Rhode Island
Chigago
Anslaus
Capital
Shaefer
Lest
Erages
Behader
Wed
Catton Eo
Ocd
Congressional Proceedings
Senate
Cannon
Utah
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Yeller
Stewart
Pop
Nevada
Nelson
Minnesota
Feller
Senator Lindsay
J. H. Lynch
Decter
Rock Valley
Dan Bloom
Dray and Express Line
Iowa
W. Hulett
City Dray & Transfer
Huibregtle & CO
Dray & Baggage Line
Marvin
John M. Fremegen
CITY
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M.C
Irree
Slocum
Pine Street
Postbillie
Artick
Bac
Fransfers
C. W. dAcess
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Milewaukee & St .Paul Railway
Hotel ¢ Howard
Suryon
Sioux City & Northern Railway
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