Fortifying the Mint Plan to defend federal buildings
The Philadelphia Times outlines General Miles plan to arm and fortify federal buildings including new mint and Chicago federal building with Gatling guns. A large guard system, reinforced alarms, and cavalry and artillery support would deter uprisings and protect treasury vaults valued at hundreds of millions.
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Miles
Philadelphia Times
Nelson A. Miles
United States
Sixteenth and
Spring Garden Streets
Federal
Chicago
Treasury
Washington
Suby Treasuries
Thither
Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington Detective Bureau
Watch
Fire Department
Fort Meyer
Washington Barracks
Navy Yard
Electric railways lead in Europe with Germany at 398 miles
Europe totals just over 900 miles of electric railway with Germany first at 398 miles, France 173 miles, Italy 72 miles, and England 68 miles. Massachusetts alone exceeds 1,100 miles of electric railways.
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Germany
France
Italy
England
Europe
Massachusetts
Desirable Location House Hunter Noted For Flaws
A buyer notes damp walls half off shutters poor drainage a flooded cellar and a leaky roof in a house recommended by an agent who cites its advantages despite the house’s poor condition. The agent jokes that the block lacks a piano.
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New York Weekly
Ancient houses on Black Hill in Shropshire reported aged
The houses near Church Stretton on Black Hill are claimed to be about 1,000 years old. Many trunks measure fourteen feet in diameter a foot above ground, indicating substantial ancient timber construction.
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Black Hill
Church Stretton
Shropshire
Try Grain O the new food drink as coffee substitute
Try Grain O the new food drink as coffee substitute. The ad claims Grain O mimics coffee in taste and appearance, is grain based, gentle on delicate stomachs, and suitable for children. Packaged at 15 or 25 cents, sold by grocers. The second note mentions officials in Nuevo Leon ordering schools to teach writing with both hands.
Telegraphic News and Best Routes for Alaskan Prospectors
A Soo Line publication promises up to date telegraphic news on best routes services steamship sailings and facilities for prospectors. Also advertises Allen's Foot Powder, Star Tobacco, and Cascarets for bowel health with generic claims and humor.
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Soo Line
W. R.callaway
Minneapolis
Minn
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C Ptain
Rste Insurance
Philadelphia
Electric Railways
Neuvo Leon
Mexico
Klondyke Bulletin
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Kite
Chicago News
Star Tobacco
Smiggs
Omaha, Neb
King Cole White Plume
Walter Baker & Co
Costa
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Frergh Chemical CO
St., Chicago, Ii
Waconia
Atty
Alecs
O’pfarrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
Thompson
Omaha
Range Block
Neb
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