Bryan Defends Free Silver Against Trusts In Journal
In a lengthy New York Journal communication William J. Bryan argues the money question must be settled by the people before addressing trusts and corporate power. He warns that foreign capital could threaten reform and calls for unity with the silver vote as essential to Democratic platform goals.
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Peel Charm and Duel Plot Over Paris Club Scandal
Paris club scene erupts as Sir Robert Peel and Henry Martin clash over forged sale of Peel family paintings. Martin slaps Peel after a debt dispute and a scheme to export two Rembrandts and a Ruysdael, with Peel refusing to fight claiming insiders’ bias.
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Rail trust rumors ponder giant Vanderbilt consolidation
Chicago February 7 A plan to unite New York Central Lake Shore and Michigan Southern may lead to a sevenfold consolidation of Vanderbilt lines into a single national system. Railroad men foresee possible mergers among Chesapeake and Ohio Big Four West Shore Nickel Plate Michigan Central and others to form a through Chicago to Pacific network under unified management.
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West Shore
Michigan Central
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Sioux City
Atlantic
Pacific
Enron
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Pacife Coast
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Matrimonial Candidates Face Rigid Ohio Medical Exam
Columbus February 7 A proposed Parker bil would bar marriage to those mentally or physically unfit. It trims marriage licenses through a state medical board, with physicians in each county to certify applicants as fit or unfit for matrimony.
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Mme School of Medicine
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Will of Lowell magnate Josephine Ayer filed for probate
The will of Josephine Ayer widow of J C Ayer the Lowell patent medicine man was filed in Cambridge probate. The estate is valued between two and three million dollars with major bequests to the Ayer Home for Women and Children in Lowell and to Pearson of Newport and Henry S Ayer of Lowell. Fred Ayer named executor. The bulk of property lies in Lowell and New York and the private art gallery remains with the family.
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Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
Paris
Fred Ayer
Pearson
Newport
Henry
Ayer
New York
New England
Vigilant Sunday Law Moves To Close Toledo Theaters
Toledo news reports a police board resolution to declare a closed town, aiming to halt theaters saloons and Sunday streetcars. Public reaction splits, with Mayor Jones opposing and Chief Baltz pledging to obey superior orders amid plans to force wholesale arrests if laws are disobeyed. The measure seeks to align with Centennial efforts but faces broad resistance.
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Denver papers win free victory over railroads
Denver papers, long fighting lines east from the city, secured a Burlington concession after two years. They demanded cash advertising payments instead of transport, criticizing past silences on rail issues and wrecks. The Burlington capitulated amid competition with Union Pacific on Denver to Chicago service.
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Chicago
Quadrilled with Queen at Rome State Function
Mrs. Draper wife of United States Ambassador Willem F. Draper dazzled Italian royalty at a Rome court ball on February 1. She performed a chief quadrilateral dance with the queen and Count of Forint and the Austrian ambassador. Her jewels attracted universal admiration and she distinguished herself at the first state function attended in Rome.
Queen of the Holland Dames to be Crowned in New York
A sensational staged coronation in the Waldorf Astoria marks a parody ceremony for La vines Van Westerveit Dempsey the self styled Queen of the Holland Dames set for February 6 1915. The event features Tiffany jewels a Dutch American court and a grand procession through Murray Hill with mock royal attire and a public feed.
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Republic
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Astoria
Tenderlain
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Gully
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Tewiind
Queen Lavines
Dempsey
Baron Blanc Barred from Waldorf Astoria Engagement
New York February 1 Baroness Blanc who was to perform at the Society of Mutual Arts event at the Waldorf Astoria did not appear. Manager Belt refused further musical acts at the venue citing excessive "aquecular fanny work" and visual songs. The Baronesse visited the hotel later but officials would not disclose details of the postponed engagement.
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New York
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Society of Musical Arta
Astoria
Simu
Miles in a New Uniform at White House Reception
General Miles appeared in a dazzling new uniform at a White House reception on Friday night. The attire featured gold lace and embroidery, a yellow and gold sash, a Russian feathered collar, and a gold mounted sword. Epaulettes were replaced by a fal russet shoulder strap, and a coat of arms with two stars signified his rank as major general.
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Washington
Pet
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United States
Impeachment Move Shakes Lincoln Mayors Team
Lincoln Neb Feb 7 the municipal probe into alleged corruption reaches a new phase as impeachment proceedings may be leveled against Mayor Graham and an exciseman War the inquiry has run ten days with police and firemen testifying to payoffs from 5 to 150 to keep posts an engineer swore the mayor urged destruction of machinery to abandon a pump station the disclosures implicate the mayor the exciseman and city water and prison chiefs with major local newspapers turning against Graham.
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Anti-Treating Bill Returns in State Legislature
Senator Wray introduces last year’s anti-treating bill at the request of the W C U. The act would make it illegal to purchase for or give alcohol to another in saloons or clubs or to treat others. Violations carry fines for the first offense and 5 to 20 days imprisonment on the second offense.
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Senator Mc Nulty bill for a New York world fair
Albany N Y Feb Senator Mc Nulty introduces a measure to hold a world fair in New York City in 1501 The commission shall meet in New York City soon after passage to draft a plan for a large exhibition inviting exhibitors globally The New York City municipal assembly may authorize time for a public park and the city comptroller must provide municipal stock via low value certificates not exceeding 5 cents
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N. Y
McNulty
New York City
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Darmonds
King George Considers Abdication to Enable Greek Republic
Berlin dispatch from Athens reports King George, depressed by Greece’s turmoil, willing to abdicate if the people want a republic. He offered to help select a suitable president but doubted such a leader could be found.
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Fire destroys part of Scranton exhibition storeroom
A large section of a city block in Scranton was burned when a fire started in a storeroom used for exhibiting Vitascope films. The blaze spread to five stores and several offices, damaging one of the state’s best equipped association homes.
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Scranton
Marvels of Beauty Cars for Chicago City Railway
Chicago plans to construct a fleet of ornate charity cars for Forty seventh Street Haw line for shopping use by women. Cars boast contoured upholstery carved woodwork vestibules and electric heating. Test runs will occur at limited hours with potential more cars if patronage succeeds.
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Chicago City Raiway
Eureka Springs Resort Travel Offers Reduced Round Trip Tickets
In Eureka Springs Arkansas a claim of year round resort status yields a promotion for greatly reduced round trip tickets from principal cities nationwide. Double daily trains via the Prisco Line are advertised with a free pamphlet detailing Eureka Springs obtainable by writing T Nicholson, Seneray Passenger Agent, Fisco Ling Louis Sion.
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Ae T. Nicholson
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Louis
Sion
Tombstone Epitaph Sparks $20,000 Suit in Bowling Green
In Bowling Green New York county a $20,000 damage suit arises from an epitaph on a graveyard tombstone. Plaintiff John Harvey claims the inscription The words he fell by the hands of assassins are false. Defendants Dr T B Larue and F A Shobe, both prominent and wealthy, defended by arguing the matter stems from a schoolboy fight ten years earlier that killed Brooks Shobe. Harvey was acquitted at the earlier trial and challenges the inscription.
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T. B. Larue
F. A. Shobe
Brooks Shobe
Young Harvey
Two Million Dollar Currency Exchange At Wall Street
National City Bank messengers and Vice President Hepburn with Assistant Cashier Simonson entered the U S subtreasury on Wall Street. They deposited 2,000,000 in currency for an equal amount of government bonds held to secure Union Pacific purchase money. Officials involved include Conrad G Jordan as assistant treasurer. Local steam laundry reference noted as stray text.
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National City Bank
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Wall Street
Big Yalise
Hepburn
Simonson
New Discovery Stuart's Dypepsia Tablets Cures Stomach Trouble
A physician reports a striking improvement in chronic dyspepsia after using Stuart's Dypepsia Tablets. A patient with years of stomach distress, back pain, sleeplessness, and poor appetite reportedly recovered after three boxes, gaining weight and regaining vigor. The remedy is claimed to be harmless and consists of vegetable extracts, pepsin, and Golden Seal, sold widely in drugstores.
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Hesh
Stuart
Mig
Arag
Engagements and Attractions At Onintend Theater
Local dramatic news lists Lawrence Holmes company at Onintend theater Uniwerk with attractions bonked for the month. February dates include Si Plunkard Humen Mewry Welch Concert Singers February 14 15 Mysterious Mr Bugie February 1 Calhous Opera company February 7 Lewis Morrisons Fquat February 2 J Co Lewie to Topeka visit Si Stankard Friday eve. Prices 25 cents first gallery seats 35 cents gallery. Also mending and sewing services offered by Peerless Steam Laundry at 12 and 114 West Brenth street and 18 photos for 25 cents at Leonards.
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Si Plunkard
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Calhous Opera Company
Lewis Morrison
Hurkon
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Topeka
Peerless Steam Laundry
West Brenth Street
Leonard's
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