ALEN WOLLIE DEAD IN Poverty A Civil War financier dies poor
An obituary notes Alexander Coli once famed in European capitals as a Civil War contraband trader and financer. He died impoverished with no coffin name, after a long career linked to Col. HG Parsons, James Blaine, Gen Butler, and railroad projects in Virginia. A son paid for the funeral, and the body lay in state at Woodlawn.
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Virginia
Mary L Kirkpatrick Dies After Short Illness In Topeka
Mire Mary L Kirkpatrick of Topeka died after a prolonged illness. She was wife of J. M. Kirkpatrick and Mrs J. W. Leirer. The funeral was held at the Fourth Congregational Church with Rev Lucas officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery.
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Fire at Brighton Beach Grand Stand and Stables
Fire swept the east end of the Brighton Beach race track Grand Stand at Coney Island. The stand and stables burned, causing an estimated loss near 30000 dollars. Horses in the stables were rescued.
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Snow Falls in Detroit Region with Inches of Depth Reported
Snow continues to fall across Michigan with 6 to 12 inches in the Detroit area as northwest winds whip through the state. Reports from multiple sections indicate similar snow conditions and lingering winter weather. Other items note rail debt settlements proposals, a dissolution bid in New York, and a court trial in Iowa involving a controversial newspaper editor.
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Tobias' Misfortune After Boisterous Forenoon Fall
Tobias, a heavily drinking man, was found unconscious on a stairway ledge at 112 on Kansas Avenue in Lewis in Texas. He suffered a severe cut to the chin and a broken nose after slipping onto a grating, with Dr. Long attending and Tobias regaining consciousness slowly after an hour.
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Harvey labeled conspirator in Honest Money League plot
Ex judge Goodrich of Illinois condemns the Patriots of America plan as a conspiracy aimed at government control. He notes Democrats favoring free silver should not join such a secret group and asserts its illegality and futility.
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Miss Willard Plans Southern Speaking Tour
Miss Frances E Willard will deliver an address in Nashville Toon next Sunday before traveling to Chattanooga Knoxville and Asheville for holiday visits. She is to hold meetings in major municipal cities across North and South Carolina with Miss Gordon.
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World’s Fair Monument Proposed by Sons of New York
The Sons of New York held a meeting at the Sherman House to consider erecting a monument or art piece on the site of the New York state building in Jackson Park to commemorate the World's Fair. President DeWitt C. Creiger presented the proposal.
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Bird's Salt Withdrawn as Divorce Case Moves On
Lator Commissioner W. G. Bird has withdrawn his suit for divorce from his wife and rumors say he may seek a legal separation in district court citing desertion. The decision reportedly followed urgent requests from both parties. Advertising line about engraved visiting cards and poke sales appears in the ad text.
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Make Your Own Travel Holdall From Waterproof Cloth
A detailed 19th century guide explains sewing a light, neat holdall with two large pockets and side straps from waterproof cloth and holland. It covers cutting widths, stitching, bands, straps, hems, buttonholes, and finishing touches for a durable traveling bag.
Cotter Cake Recipe From Old Cookbook
Simple bread dough dessert with sugar butter and cinnamon. Roll to one inch thick in a greased pan, brush with melted butter, top with cinnamon sugar, rise and bake quickly. Cut into long strips when done. Eat warm or cold. Often made alongside Saturday baking for Sunday breakfast.
New York Fashions Show Extravagant Winter Dress
The season features velvet and brocaded silks trimmed with glittering spangles and fur for social gowns. Velvet substitutes and cream lace accents appear in gowns while caracal fur and baby seal dominate trims. Skirts stay plain with graceful folds, and collars and vests offer varied decoration in rich color palettes.
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Bread Shaping Tips For Homemade Rolls And Shapes
A kitchen note describes making bread figures shaped like flowers from dough pieces. It warns that hands and fingers quickly formed on baking day produce cresty sweet shapes, likening them to Italian delicacies. The guide cites a simple rule of one tablespoon of honey to one tablespoon of butter as a cooking guideline.
Melan Bridge Plans Approved by County Officials in Kansas River Bid
The county commissioners approved a contract with Keepers and Thacher of Detroit for Melan bridge plans at 3.5 percent of the bridge price, about 4000 dollars, excluding royalties. The plans must show clear, detailed specs and aim for a bid under 149000 dollars. Construction bids to be guided by a high reputation engineer and bridge work expected to start after February.
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Bayard defends impeachment vote and Edinburgh address
Ambassador Bayard returned from a visit to Viscoust Peel Valte and refused to discuss in detail the impeachment resolution. He suggested the Washington majority may not have read his Edinburgh address, implying a synopses or misreading influenced the vote.
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Silver Vein Found On Wartzel Farm In Michigan Township
A rich vein of silver is reported on William Wartzel’s farm in Thomas township, nine miles from Sacrxaw Michigan. A shaft has been sunk by a local capitalist company, which plans further work with secrecy under a large tent near the site.
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Is It A Grocery Boycott in City Markets
Sarmant Sproat the Grocer and Samuel Sproat of Model Supply clash over a planned Retail Grocers association alleged to boycott millers. Sproat claims 100 city firms will join to fix prices, but he vows to keep selling at four 10s cheaper than rivals. He says the move will only advertise him, and he will continue to sell as usual. In other news, Carcano wins $100 prize from the Young Fortnightly Club for a painting titled Winter Evening.
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Dry Goods Store Ad Weaves Broad Range Fabrics
A cluttered inventory of dry goods with prices and items such as Windsor ties, canvas cotton, cambrics in all colors, sheeting and veils. The ad lists fabrics by yard or bolt and mentions various colors, weights, and sizes, including stockings and hosiery for children, with frequent price figures scattered throughout.
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Dress Goods and Laces at Widespread Yard Sale
A string of textile items offered by the shop includes carian Pals yardage in various counts, wool blends, edgings, crash cotton, linen and damask, Turkey Red fabrics, napkins, and table linens. Prices cited include per yard rates and bulk listings, with White Linen and Table Linen priced from $1.00 to $1.50.
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The Cuban Insurgents Call for Order and Freedom
New York reports secretary Genzalo de Quesada heads to Washington to secure ministerial headquarters as Cuba moves toward a republic. A cable from General Gumex dated November 16 speaks of order and morality as guiding principles, claiming the republic will arise despite casualties.
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