Fragmented 1900s Data On Grog Trade And Social Reform
The article cites Russian vodka and strong liquor sales in Moscow Province as a state monopoly, totaling 9,950,150 gallons in 1902 with most sold locally rather than for export. It notes policing euphemisms in western towns for relocating the undesired, a Denver bank adding a private “stocking room,” and various historical snippets on confederate rosters and U.S. military actions, alongside scattered opinionated lines on social reform and military discipline.
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Russia
Moscow
Extra Session Called to Address U S Cuba Commercial Treaty
The president issues a proclamation convening the Fifty-eighth Congress for a 10 extraordinary session on November at 12 o'clock to consider the commercial convention between the United States and Cuba awaiting congressional approval. The article also notes the Palace of the Fountains stage set by Sosman and Landis in Chicago as part of a theater engagement at the Opera House in Diamondville on October 26 and 27, featuring electric fountains and ornate decor.
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Congress
United States
Cuba
Sosman & Landis
Chicago
Jolly Della Pringle Company
Diamondville
Russia's Argus Eye on Postal Matter and Censorship
The article describes a Russian system where post offices operate a "brick cabinet" and a "black cabinet" to inspect letters. Officials sort mail to suspected families or handwriting, then open selected letters to monitor and suppress free communication, fueling underground channels.
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Moscow
Special One Way Rates From Granger to Western Points
On sale daily from September 15 to November 30 1903 travelers from Granger and Salt Lake to Helena Garrison Anaconda and intermediate points fare 8.20 Spokane and intermediate points 22.5 cents Portland Tacoma Seattle and Astoria agent A B Martsos.
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Granger
Salt Lake
Helena
Garrison
Anaconda
Spokane
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Astoria
A.B. Martsos
Green goods and a Georgia watermelon farm hint at cons
In a Chicago Tribune clipping a conversation reveals a confidence man boasting green goods dealings. The serpent explains selling them and mentions a Georgia watermelon farm as his operation base. Separate notes mention Oakley Japs receiving fireworks for a Sunday display and dental care advice emphasizing vertical brushing and careful cleaning of back teeth.
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Scott
New York
Georgia
Chicago Tribune
Comedy Sultan's Daughter at Diamondville Opera House
A lively comedy night features the Jolly Delle Pringle company in The Sultan's Daughter. The engagement begins October 30 at the Diamondville Opera House, promising wholesome fun and hearty merriment for metropolitan audiences.
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Metropolitan Theater
Jolly Delle Pringle
Diamondville Opin House
Firefighting Tip From Old Almanac Reader
In a historic block of text a note suggests extinguishing a chimney fire by tossing a large handful of sulphur into the ore. The method reads oddly and is difficult to verify, reflecting dated cautionary guidance in a fragmentary account.
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Kemmerer Publishing
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Baxcard
Denver Savings Bank
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ARGUS
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Japan
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry
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Salt Lake City
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Zang
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