Edward Morrishners Rise to Head of Big Chicago Packing Firm
Edward Maria succeeds his father Nelcott Morrig as head of the Chicago packing company. Born in Chicago October 1 AGH he rose from humble beginnings in 1880 to become vice president and treasurer, with holdings in Can ning, Consumer Cotton Oil, and National Packing Company among others. He chairs the Chicago board of trade and holds directorships at several firms as the industry faces postwar strains in foreign meat trade.
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Edward Maria
Hia
Nelcott Morrig
Bie Chicago
Chicago
Husingay
Nelson Morrin
Alan View
Fairsbank Canning Company
Consumern’ Cotton
National Packnp Company
A. M. Rothschild & Co
Union Rendering Company
Belie
Mc Morris
Chicago Board of Trade
Morria
Yi Bay
Standard Ehibs
Hyerit
Grand Boulevard
Op Morrly
Soocee
United States
McCrea Picked for Long Trip Among Battle Fleet Leaders
Capt Henry McCrea of the battleship Georgia is slated for a long Atlantic to Pacific voyage, one of only a handful of senior officers retained. A veteran since 1866, he earned presidential commendation for actions during the Georgia explosion incident and for his crew’s exemplary conduct.
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Henry McCrea
Georgi
Atlantic
Pacific
Mecrea
Georgia
McCrea
Issjel
McCrea ix
Annnipolis
Intiana
Com. McCrea
United States
Machias
Folustian
Pinzon
Prost
Sneme Emnal
Choate Memorial Unveiling in Boston Courthouse Honours Rufus Choate
The ceremony marks Rufus Choate’s statue unveiling in the Boston courthouse. Joseph Hodges Choate, a noted orator and lead envoy to the peace conference, is praised for his enduring legacy. Born January 24, 1832 in Salem, he studied at Dane Law School, joined the New York bar, and rose to national prominence as ambassador to the court of St. James.
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Joseph Hodges Choate
Rufus Choate
Boston
Voutay
Joseph Ho Chote
America
Choate Horn
Salem
Maass
Dane Law School
Massachusetts Bir
New York
Law's Clutches at Last on Notorious San Francisco Leader
A long delayed conviction ends a doomed career of corruption and bribery. The once powerful San Francisco elute dealer known as the king of the kind faced a nine term sentence for fraud and related offenses. Investigations revealed pay for work not performed and ties to government officials. The case tied to contracts, town improvements, and state aid schemes across multiple counties.
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A. Henson
Wermmont
Heron
Amo
Washington
Reuson
Evan Alt
Benson
Dallas
Menon
Kurd
Mekinkey
Hinnani
Henan
Apticans
Howe
Wtate
Janie
Pattie Jandy
Eheneby
Jamemlon
vaMk
Caine
Rich Men Plan African Empire
A group of New York millionaires led by Thomas F. Ryan James D. Stillman John D. Rockefeller Jr and others have formed American Congo concessions in the heart of the Congo Free State. They plan to survey 166 000 square miles exploit rubber timber and minerals build roads and railways and set up governance while paying natives with beads and goods. They seek profits potentially reaching billions though risks include savage conditions and high logistical challenges.
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Thomas T. Ryan
James D. Stillman
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
King Leopold
New York
Equatorial Africa
Thomas F. Ryan
H. P. Whitney
HB. Aldrich
Guggenheim Brothers
New Hampshire
Vermont
Congo
Leopold
Mr Ryan
John Hayes Hammond
Central America
Ito Immemorial
Ryan
Hilsey Company
Anglo Felgivin Tudlw Rubber Company
Phos Datter
Lena
Bo My
Nasoclan
Ceetan
Britten and
Prenel
le Ile
Astiery
Victorian Calendered Linens Spark Public Interest
A text discusses old fashioned glazed elfints calendering for sofas and bed linens, praising durability and cold comfort in English country houses. It notes calendering as common in England and recounts a traveler’s humorous discomfort and social missteps with American hosts during a stay.
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England
Eygland
Nile and
Minernitie
Copper and mining boom spread through Nevada and Utah
Anothay Niven reports widespread activity in Nevada and Utah mining, with copper ore finds and plans for a new road to access fields. Beaver County Utah Beacon Shaft, Virgin River district, and Nevada Consolidated firms push development amid market volatility. uranium and silver prospects also cited.
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Utah
Virgin River
OH & Dervelopment Company
Siegerty
Salt Lake City
Horn Silver Mining Company
Bs Produeltie
Uuke
Alaska
Alasha
Vir Sen
Tui
Lied
Offield
Whit
Nevada
Tuscarora
Nevada Hie Company
Salt Lake Valley
Ballon
New
Beaver County
Commonweatlth Copper Company
Kane County
Maryavale
Behi Ke
Nevada Consolidated
Quadiertandily
Gtr Roux
Kongalii
Ube
Tabu
Elite
Ane
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Nally Hammond
King Lawpold
Helin
Lane
Harvey
Dohai
Verne
Rr Mobi
East Africa
Western
Africa
Noel
Uae
Edna
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