Prohibitory Law in Maine Faces Collapse After Neal Dow Death
After the death of Neal Dow, Maine political and religious leaders discuss repealing prohibition. Bangor reports rising sentiment that the law failed, with enforcement weak and widespread evasion. Portland and Cumberland County see renewed push for loosening liquor controls amid clergy debates.
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Bangor
Neal Dow
Maine
Cyte
New Hagland
Maine Supreme Court
Idbis
Amd
Aed Cowle
Yunrs
Qoes
Portemouth
N. m
Cepice
Collentar
Penglescot
Fenobsent
Uguor
Bern
Margot
Marries a Child in Michigan Township Court
Lishos Michigan reports a marriage where William Moros aged 85 wed a 18 year old named Jennie Morse. Moros lived on a farm and was accompanied by a woman about the same age. A baby was reportedly born to support the union, though Moros claimed Jennie Morse as his adopted daughter and denied the legality of the other marriage. The case involves questions of age and legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lishos
Mich
William Moros
Jéntle Kousiin
Morose
Moruse Ani
Jennie
Morse
Morone
Four Generations In One Jail Among Inmates
A chaotic report details four generations from great grandmother to baby in New Retford Maus. Dee a 21 The Hindenf Correction reveals a generational family involved with larceny and receiving of stolen goods. Beary Tattersall Margaret Luylurit and Alaneus Giltte ue are named in the arrests, with notes on infant inmates. The piece references a laxative remedy and money refunds tied to the case.
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New Retford
Maus
Dee
Ehuningiowy
Alaneus Giltte Ue
Gie Pelige
Suri Hinder
Uld Waleeauritly
Wits
Jen
Gms
Beary Tattersall
Margaret Luylurit
Ateneus
Spuheratke
Jatt
Jordan Marsh announces employee profit sharing plan
The Boston firm Jordan Marsh & Co reveals a new profit sharing method intended to grant each worker one per cent of their individual earnings in addition to regular salaries. Management says the plan aims to reward loyalty and boost efficiency, with widespread employee approval shown during the plant truancy drills and demonstrations.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boston
Dec
Jordan, Mure & Co
Ulgeest Department
Nib
Wag Hive
Ondur
Drexel's Summer Cruise Ends With 1700 Mile Yacht Return
George W. Childe Drexel's yacht Aleedo returned to Philadelphia after a 1700+ mile voyage starting August 2 from Antween. Captain Dyer commanded the craft as Drexel and party visited Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Belgium before weathering midwinter Atlantic gales on the homeward leg via Louching and Savannah. The vessel sustained minor damage but remained in port with plans to cruise later to the Bahamas and Florida.
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Alcedo
Philadelphia
Dee. B
George W. Childe Drexel
Aleedo
Tax
Antween
Dyer
Vile Day
Aterdom
Mr. Drexel
Hie Ganis
Norway
Sweden
Dedmark
Beheium
Owior
North Atlantic
Euythers
Lela
Savannah
Pionm Kileko
WY Wrough Sean
Bahamas
Prevent Pneumonia Cough Remedy And Travel Deals
An old advertisement urges Chamberlains Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia during cold season. It touts success in avoiding pneumonia, notes dosage, and lists retailers. Also mentions Santa Fe Railway discounts to Kansas points, and various remedies including hair regrowth products and mercantile services.
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure
An advertorial notice claims the Fyromla Pile Cure cures all forms of piles and itching whether protruding or blind. It touts prompt treatment, claims single packages can cure early, and suggests older cases may require multiple packages. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar. requests a free booklet from the Pyramid Company in Marshall, Michigan.
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Pyramid Company
Marshall
Mick
Albion
Millionaires Prepare Eastward Grand Tour For Astor Party
John Jacob Astor and other wealthy Americans plan a grand voyage from New York to the East starting December for a world cruise. The itinerary includes stops at Algiers Tunis Cairo Alexandria Venice Messina the Riviera and possible experiments toward India and Australian waters with multiple yacht voyages and overseas meetings. The voyage may extend into the Pacific and beyond if business permits and Nourmahal may accompany.
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John Jacob Astor
New York
J J. Astor
Geotge Vanderbilt
India
Ton Thys
Cornelis Varshebot
France
Egypt
Benthey Martins
Eugene Riggins
Air Astor
Nowemahal
Cabraltar
Janene
Mir Avtor
Cros
Mne
Algiers
Tunis
Dr. Kell
Culro
Alexandria
Astor
Vanderbilts
Constantionplei
Nowrmuchal
United States
Black Sea
Hicginn
New York Yacht Club
Venice
Messina
Riviera
Nourmahal
Brooklyn minister to resign salary and pulpit duties
Rev Dr Janier N Farrar, longtime pastor of the Pint Refurra church in Brooklyn, plans to resign his $6,000 annual salary and leave the pulpit. He states he will preach without money, turning to poverty, while his family faces hardship. Farrar cites duty to the Gospel and divine guidance as reasons for stepping away from a life of comfort and public prominence.
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York
Janier N. Farrar
Keooklyn
de Portas
Keoiklyn
Suige
Jindine
Farhan Taw
Brooklyn
Farrar
Anc
Mild Weather Sparks Unusual Adirondack Log Boom
A garbled December report notes mild conditions in the Adirondacks on the Upper Hudson line near North Creek. The rough weather carried logs down, and observers say December saw unprecedented warmth with little trace of winter.
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Mudeon
North Creek
Jorge
Adirondack
Adirondacks
Burlingtons New Observation Vestibuled Trains
The Burlington introduces wide observation vestibule trains for all classes from Missouri River to St Louis, Denver, and Chicago. Trains are lighted with Pintsch gas, feature standard and compartment sleepers, and mirror the new EU to Chicago service. Descriptive folder available from agents.
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Burlington
Missouriver
Denver
St. Louie
Chicago
Missouri
St. Lettie
Howard Elliott
General Manseer
St. Joseph
One Fare Round Trip From Topeka to Kansas Points
A historical fare notice lists a round trip price from Topeka to all Kansas points within two miles, valid on Deornhar 24, 4 and 2897, and January 1. Tickets limited to January 4 188% fiber concessions prior to travel. Purchases and related details to be made at Cremerie, 128 Kansas Avenue, operated by Scott Scott.
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Santa Fe
Atobiaca, Topika & Santa Fe Railway
Paints
Kansas
Topela
Mons Way
Missgurusso
Topeka
Missouri River
Cremerie
Kansas Avenue
Scott
Union Pacite
PA. Lewis
J. Cofulton
P.G. Essex
Golden City
Drumgists
Topaz Palace
Kan Ave
New England Society Banquet Honors Westward Voices in New York
At Delmonico's in New York City the New England Society held its ninety second annual banquet with four hundred attendees. Notables including J. Pierpont Morgan, Jos H. Chapin, Gen. Wesley Merritt, James Whitcomb Riley, and Gov. Frank Black attended. Speakers defended the West, lamented sectional divides, and urged unity while praising Puritan roots and economic common ground between regions.
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New York
The
New Eingland Society
Delmonton
Delmonica’s
Cuvete
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jos. H. Chante
Wesley Merritt
James Whitcomb Riley
Richard Olney
EO. Wolvett
Frank Black
Geo
Dr. Billet
Blick
State of New York
Charles W. Bilet
Harvard University
Edward
Wolcott
Culo- Pade
Mr. Wolcott
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Canada
Rairties
Harthorner
Great West
Wis
Chicago
Walter Whitman
Geurme
Century's vow inspires nation toward unity and progress
The speech lauds the century’s growth from poverty to wealth, praising the nation’s perseverance, the 45 stars on the flag, and the pledge to start a new century with shared patriotism and sacrifice. It recalls wartime unity and references James Whitcomb Riley’s poem “Hegiserrdome and Yandom.”
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Washington
Senate
James Whitcomb Riley
Gage to Gompers Urges Surrender Over Gold Standard Debate
Washington December secretary Gane writes to President Gompers of the Federation of Labor disputing the gold standard, condemning the Treasury plan as harmful to workers while defending free coinage, and urging reconsideration to avoid economic hardship. The letter argues for preserving the monetary system and cautions against panic and misrule in monetary policy.
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Washington
Der
Gane
Gompers
Robbing the Dead and Odd Thefts Reported
A chaotic crime note describes a ring theft from a deceased person named Oileide Carr, with a mob scene and a procession toward a pompous officials. Other items mention alfalfa seed shipments to Europe, a physician arrest, and a battered nurse. the report blends scattered incidents with little clear context.
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Bearma
Ikeemnis Ature
Dapninermis
Prescott & Co
Frei
Axon
IC. Pend
Binitenmapiten
K. Kxly Beoviees
Warren SL
New York City
Kas. Tent & Awning Co
Rams
Ave
the Savings: Loan
Assa
Hansas Avenue
Meath
Smajier
Bo Tan
Bropertien
Hulee
Cualte
Sii
Sik
Wor
Macterran
Pris. Cog
Sigke- Bidaeg
Worwes
Aty
Copeiana
Win
Varidweo
W. Gal Golwg
Treas
Webb
F Stauine
Lidinger
Ogice
West Sixth St
Kan, Wye
Cremerie—scott & Scott
Prohibition
Michigan
Cara
Rome
Tirado
Fred Ri
Rick Hughes
London
Black and
WHIT
Drexel
Erippe
Hall
Ia Premesa Steam
Bcett & Scott
Cremerte
Dr. Parra
Gage
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
New England Society
Greater New York
W. M. Repine
Tiskites
King
Saulaty
Swift & Holidays
Sante Fe Pullman
Los Angeles
Mie
Hannah
Mario
Chestnut St
Danville
Til
Mijles
Miles’ Heatore
Wil
Miles Medical OG
Hlubart
Ind
Lanigas
Ermina Light
Kansas Ave
South Western Fuel Co
Yesema
Sid and Topeka
John Dudley
Carr Tinerty
Ervert
Hid
Humy
Oileide Carr
Rupe Hightmaster
Edie
Europe
Btertine
Henrge
Misa Allie Hughes
Lule
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