Women and banking careers urged after Boston bankers' meet
The report highlights Anna L. Pritchard of Sioux City and other women as fit for banking, citing Washington treasury experience, precise calculation, fraud detection, and reliable employment. It notes Prof. Harrington’s Mexican trip comments and advocates expanded female participation in finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Pritchard
National Bank
Sioux City
Iowa
Bankers
Boston
Treasury
Washington
The Strange Case of the Hutchinson Kleptomaniac
An Indianapolis bound tale centers on Elizabeth Armstrong Huddleson a former Hutchinson maid who stole hundreds of dollars in goods from Rev J P Hutchinson and the missing 17000 in government bonds. After confessing to petty theft she spiraled into insanity and died in Indianapolis insane asylum leaving the mystery of the bonds unsolved with heirs planning to hire detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Armstrong Huddleson
Issane Hospital
Indianapolis
Cincinnati Enquirer
J. P. Hutchinson
Rushville
Ind
Eldenbeth Armstrong
Thomas Huddleson
Shiloh
Rush County
Kansas
Eliza
Timne
Weathy
Hitchinson
Ohio
Rev. J. FL Mytehinen
Erin Armstrong
Frank J. Hall
Mr. Tish
Washington, Dy
Eliza Armetroang
Hoddleson
Hue Bani
Wise
Elien
Dently
Klian Armstrong Myrdleson
Selec
Rustville
Hutchinson
Resters
Eliza Armstrong
Niagara Falls
Canada
Mark- Jed
Buying His Own Wool by Tom Perkins in Park Fleece Gaff
Tom Perkins, a well known barber, tells a fanny tale of wool he cut from a sheep in the park. He sold the fleece to Henry Horkheimer for 1.75 after being questioned by Superintendent Kreiger about shearing. Horkheimer later learned Perkins had taken the wool without permission and planned another park fleece caper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Perkins
Tom
Kreiger
Neary Horkheimer
Perkins
Horkheimer Brothers
Henry Horkheimer
Derking
Neatness About the House and Yard Care
A reader urges farmers and yard owners to keep yards neat to attract passers-by and add value. Describes choosing a well kept property over a cheaper option, maintaining gates, trimming trees, and avoiding junk in back yards. Emphasizes thrift, prosperity, and favorable impressions. American Agriculture
Modern Notes on Shakespeare and World Figures
A fragmentary chronicle lists Co. Ben Levenson proposing a Shakespeare lecture next winter, mentions Mrs. Cleveland with memory for names, Brxsox J. Losstva’s monograph on Andre and Hale, and Dante scholar Str Pieepensen Popor to write recollections. It cites various social, literary, and political snippets including weddings, retirements, and cultural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Levenson
Cleveland
Brxsox
J. Losstva
Andre and
Hale
Pieepensen Popor
Dante
Archduke Albert Leads Austrian Monument Fund Drive
Archduke Albert of Austria spearheads a fundraising appeal for a monument at Ra stottky. The message honors Roe delaky’s seventy two years of service under five monarchs and lauds Radetzky as a patriotic model. The Archduke, once a commander under Kademky at Novara, is to chair the campaign committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torfield Marshall
Albert
Austria
Stottky
Roedelaky
Sorelee
Eatle
Radetzky
Targerie
Archduke Albert
Millionaire Joseph Richardson and his coffin timber
A Bridgeport correspondent details Joseph Richardson of North Bridport wealth and frugal life. He grew a single English sapling into a giant tree used to fashion his own coffin and later donated dovetail joints for friends’ coffins, reflecting his economical, unostentatious character and unique gift to Trinity Church rector Dr. Dix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Richardson
Conn
England
Bridgeport
New York Herald
Richanton Seus
Bridport
Mr. Richardson
Richardson
Rehirdean
Maeterial
Judd
Richartson
Nemo
Joe" Woljardean
Welhantson
Kevny Dix
Trinity Clurch
New York
Bradthers
Dix
Wien
Dina
Rochardsin
A Slight Difference
Attorney and witness clash over a threat to kill as the jury weighs the admission. The judge allows the witness to proceed, prompting the Philadelphia Call to report the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rockland lead vein found by workers in a street
A quarry-like discovery in Rockland Missouri unearthed a rich lead vein by laborers excavating a street. The mixed notes include census figures for Rhode Island, oddities from Nevada crops, and humorous anecdotes from New England life. The item blends local industry with broad curiosities of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Rhode Island
Port Jarvis
Elizabeth Means
Virginia
Summers County
Nevada
Jack Rubble
Wilmington
N. O
Chaucer
D. W. Potter
J. Barr
Jigwood
W. Vit
Occa
la Diggs
Juhi
Ossipes Mountain
Winnipleroges
New Hinpehire
New Orleans
Becaise
Philadelphia
Boston South
New England
Franklin
Omer
Heown
Brown
Thomas Potter le
Segarest
Mass
Hernes
Tree Dules
New Hampshire
Lily
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Alma Record
Fimanne
Mich
Mark W. Harrington
Michigan University
Mexico
G. D. Keeney
Socorro No M
Detroit
Harrington
United States
Texas
Keeney
Mr. Eaton
Chihuahua
Harington
N.Y. Evening Post
Century Co
T. Fisher Unwin
Century Magazine
Unwin
Century
Frederick Warne & Co
St Nichols
Jones
Florida
Congress
Senate
Frank Hamilton Cushing
Chicago
Haymarket
Japan
United States Senate
Fabre
Montreal
Knights of Labor
Wiens
Knights of
Inberin Tevas
Seateh
District Assembly
United States Sul-Treasury
Phildelphia
Redloud
Araust Brisont
Js Toto
Tstant
Newport
Sk L
Bavaro Tayhon
Goothy Coblety
Weimar
Munich
di Kensistace Cook
Cace
Te Dublin Cameraty
Mingasine
Muritimer Collins
M. Bagvitenor
Aiggaro
Uberty
Dr. Seulikmans
Troy
Lta
Duchess of
Albany
Prince Oto of
Selnaviiirburg-Lippe
Stay Ainoiosey
M. Strakeseh
Nile Suo
Jenny Lind
Thex-Ronfederates
Galveston
Tex
Gen
Malige Fae
Paris
Dowd
Elie Foster
Pont Memt
Julice
Granville
Spencer
Lent Rosebery
Tilwrnl
Fiw
Tneils
Spain
Loony
Porinenss
Jett Maavido
Ildefonse
Winston Hosen
D. Ty Smillie
B.C. Man
Tur
University of Berlin
Ludwig Erk
Turkey
Fins
Walforn
Onin Wenpenn Honstes
Stratfordon Avon
Charles Flowers
Avonbank
Compton Wynlites
Marys
Northampton
Shakespeare
Brenix
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