Waterway projects and dredging plans cited in commerce report
A 19th century report outlines waterway improvements along the Chicago river system. It notes dredging needs to relieve a choked channel, shallow depths in places, and a plan involving a $52,000,000 drain that would affect commerce. It cites past expenditures and iron ore tonnage data alongside government engineer remarks.
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Chiru
Belcome
Aediment
Chadow
Ruthie
Miely
Araige Chernir
Myures
Rotary ‘Board
Chicago
Tee
Cot. Blaby
Lui Put
Forine
Cadwmet
Chiao
King
Tong Lees
Ian Wae
Old River
Business and Professional Ads Seek Partners for 10 Bot Business
Local ADS solicit entrepreneurs and investors for a ten business venture. Readily available partnerships, funding options, and collaboration terms target spring start. List of contact points and brief descriptions of proposed ventures appear in ads.
Why Are We Busy Making Pictures Here
An OCR fragment advertises a photo shop bragging about making satisfying pictures and recalling Prunskill Bronskill Best Photos. It also lists buyers of waste paper at 20 cents and a city service call. Local business notices mention Star Bottiang Works carbonated beverages and a veterinary hospital.
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Prunskill
Bronskill
Chicago Letter on City Hall Move and Zion Affairs
Chicago May 18 report details plans to move many city offices from City Hall to temporary quarters at 204 and 200 Handolph St as demolition and new construction begin. It notes stone recycling for concrete foundations, a County disposal cost of 79000 dollars, and mentions Zion founder Elijah Dowle and widow Jane Dowle seeking property and furnishings. Archbishop Glennon criticizes philanthropy divorced from Christ and laments evolution theory in universities while urging practical charity.
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Chicago
Jim
Cals
Cook Rewches
LaSalle
Washington Streets
Handolph St
City Hall
Court House
New City Hall
Ely Hall
John Alexand Dowle
Elijah
Clifes
Isl
Jane Dowle
Jewela J
Zion
Esther Dowle
Gladstone
Propeht Illjah
Zion City
Thaw's Hearing Likely on May 26
Poughkeepsie New York May 18 Harry K Thaw will probably have his plea for release from Mattewan Insane Asylum decided by Judge Morsechauner on May 26. The hearing in the case may be a brief proceeding held by Thaw's counsel after preliminary delays.
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Thaw
Poughkeepala
N.Y
Harry K. Thaw
Fran Matteawin
Morsechauner
John and His Idols The Chinaman and his Idol belief
A Chicago News reprint explores Chinese religious views through Lin Tte a skeptical lens. The piece describes idol worship as business driven, with misfortune blamed on spirits and proper deference demanded from followers. It portrays Chinese rituals as mercurial and unsentimental, stressing fear of displeasing idols.
Remarkable Church at Stivichall Coventry England
At Stivichall near Coventry a unique church stands built by John Gireen a stonem son of a devout family. He carved each stone and completed the structure with help from Hoebe relying on his own hands through to dedication. The single building features a wooden and brick bell frame and is said to be the only one in England where every stone was laid by one man. It draws visitors and its revenue comes largely from curious patrons and offerings.
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Glennon
St. Tou's
Philanthropiats
Darwin
Spencer
Boek Orissy
Per
Phianthroplat
Oceanon
Stivichall
Coventry
Bngland
John Gireen
Hoebe
England
Marseliier
Themelves
Ambrosee Para
Yan O & Barber
Lila
Dee Dedats
Rolain
Carter
Association
Piris
Downnead
Buainone
Witel
Rose Abrarian
Sanc
Mvity
Iteratifien
Lim Hithie
Assyri
Oller
Ae & Stave Nyiniater
Wallane
Denier
Greeley
Austria
Italy
Mernny
Alsice-Lorraine
Polek
Hadley
Maas
Chicago
Stast
Senate
Wisconsin Boheman
Nik
Dumley
Peckham
Prunlay
Equinox Weather Claim Dismissed by Weather Bureau
An obscure essay argues the equinox storm theory is unfounded. It says weather patterns show regular disturbances weekly and denies any special equinox effect or staged phenomenon behind such reports.
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United States Weather Bureau
What do you think of the two candidates
An elector asks what he thinks of the two candidates and another replies that only one can win. The exchange reflects voter sentiment during a recent contest as reported by the London Telegraph.
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London ‘Telegraph
Through Her Head Bugby’s Patience Wanes in Witty Quote
A fragment highlights a man named Bugby losing patience with his wife. He claims nothing he says reaches her, noting everything goes in one ear and out the other. The quip underscores domestic humor and verbal miscommunication.
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Obe
Beggars' Union Forms to Curb Quackery in France
A strange trade union emerges in southern France aiming to curb unqualified practice by barring non French born and malformed individuals. The group, headquartered in Paris under Downnead, vows to recruit and warn against impostors while some members keep their earnings.
British Isles Archaeology Highlights Of 1906 Discoveries
The London Globe reports significant finds across the British Isles in 1906. Archaeological work by Lord Raglan at Castletown in the Isle of Man uncovered an old minting house with copper ore and Derby coins, suggesting Manx minting origins. Worcester yielded items from King Charles II’s era. Dorchester revealed a Roman pavement mosaic, and other sites near Bath York Herefordshire Port Merthyr Lumion exposed Roman vaults. London production included fragments of the ancient city wall and a Roman bath at Canon Street. Water Street revealed Bridewell Palace arches, medieval pottery, and a skull tied to a tragic death. A Georgian coin hoard was found on Kensington High Street, and Theobald’s Road exposed an ancient woolen water conduit from Henry VII’s era. The report also notes a shift to public electrification works uncovering early infrastructure.
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Eure
British Isles
London Globe
Lord Raglan
Castile
Hushden
Isle of Man
Worcester
Charlow
Dorchester
London Wall
Bridewell Palace
Kensogiin High Street
Theobald’s Road
Holborn
WH Lamb
Henry VII
Lamb's
Polls and Poles in American Politics and Society
An extended reflection on immigrant influence in U S politics, noting Polish and Bohemian voters, naturalization trends, and partisan alignments. The piece discusses how foreigners engage in elections for practical and social reasons, with examples from Chicago and Hadley Massachusetts, and references to Austrian and German politics shaping attitudes.
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Malo
Farming Street
Clark Real Estate. Company
Court Street
Star Bottiang Works
Seltzer
Siphom
J. R. Smith
Prop
R. P
Pprky
Union Street
Phone
Frederic Berryman
Studio 400 E
Church Cor
D.B. Goodsell
Chicago Letter
Board of ‘Trade
Trifle
Lake of Capital
John
Dolin MacGowan
Lin
Chicago News
Beggars’ Union
French Organization For Protection
Kingsford’s
Oswego
Kingstord
Kingstord's
Best Cooks
T. Kingsford & Son
National Stated Co
F. J. Lusch
Grocer
N. E. Cor
State @ Center
Monibah Coffee
Price & Hurley
Telephone
Marion Chattel Loan Co
E. Center St
Mozier & Wren
N. State Street
van Camps
Vic Camp
W. H
Marion Provision Co
N. Main
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