Department stores threaten Chicago real estate values
Chicago merchants unite to curb department stores. Business Men's associations from multiple districts form a central group at Revere House to oppose big retailers, raise funds to send 1000 merchants to Springfield, and lobby for a restrictive bill. Real Estate board chairs plan a permanent South Side coalition with mass meetings on Cottage Grove Avenue to press for abolition of department stores.
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Chicago
James B. Galloway
Business Men's Association
Revere Hollow Lhat
Galloway
Wertive
Business Met
South End
Tyde Pari Business Men
Southwest Ride Business Men's Association
Englewood
Thusiness Men's Association
Bouth Skip Iueliees Men's Association
Wholesale
Pharmacetion! Asociation
Cottage Grove “Avenue
Kefall Thusstore
North Side Business Men's Association
F. Gillmann
North Side Essociation
Stite
Springfield
Nestierode
Thelyde Park Business Men's Association
Sherman
Ceda
Farr
Real Estate Board
Cottage Graive Aventt Business Mob
Dowslis Bath
Cottage Grave Werue
Twenty-Seventh Street
Revere Howie
Cottage Grove
Excursion Rates to Washington for Inauguration View
Baltimore and Ohio offers one fare excursion tickets from Ohio Indiana and West lines for round trip travel to Washington March 1st. Tickets sold through West routes with through trains and Baltimore and Ohio route via Bellaire and Pittsburgh options for outbound or return. Through trains feature dining car service and Pullman attendants with information available at Grand Central Station Chicago by agents.
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Washington
United States
Baltmore &Iy FR
Pennte Ot
Ohio
Indiana
Wincik
Srl
B&o. RF
America
Akran
Pittebure
Bellaire
Géstron
Grand Central Statics
Chicago
St. Louis
van Galia-Fennsylvania
Pasenger
J. T. Foley
Kansas City
W. F. Brunnner
Vestibule for motor cars tested to shield motormen from wind
A wind protecting vestibule unit is being tested on a Kirkwood streetcar. Oak parts roll and latch with rubber clamps, creating a sealed cabin when closed. An operable window gives the motorman track visibility, and the entire unit can be attached or removed in about half an hour without screws in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kirkwood
Pepindle
Dolante
Convict Lease Contracts Signed for Six-Year Term in Tennessee
Nashville authorities signed six-year leases for 207 state convicts at a minimum $25 000 yearly total. James Parrish with 90 workers will run shoe manufacture at escalating annual totals totaling 80 000 for six years. Lake Shore Hosiery of Lavonia New York takes 39 knitters with a minimum of 11 500 yearly. Teo Kaufman Co of New York also takes 39 workers for hosiery finishing with similar guarantees. Contracts total at least 237 000 and the work will occur in the old prison until new facilities are ready.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fev
Lnber
James Parrish
Lake Shore Hosiery Company
Lavonia
NHL
Teo Kaufman & Co
New York City
Bullet that killed Stonewall Jackson found in Highland Falls man's possession
New York recounts how a bullet once blamed for General Jackson's death surfaced in LB Wheeler's belongings after the war. Wheeler's cousin reportedly retrieved the bullet during Jackson's 1863 Shenandoah wounds misadventure. Surgeons, angered by the bullet, later noted its origin.
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New York
Binnewall Jackson
LB. Wheeler
Highland Falls
Wheeler
Jackson
Chancellorsville
Lee
Aluminum helmets and smoke masks debut for New York firemen
A blaze at 240 Mercer street caused 15 000 dollars in damage as New York firefighters tested new gear. Chief Bonner and two deputies wore the department’s first aluminum helmets noted for lighter weight. Firemen operating near the fire floor used leather smoke masks with dual wet sponges and mica eye-holes to protect eyes and aid breathing.
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Ren
Mercer Street
Bonner
Fie
Hanna Denounces Hanna Miners Pact in Pittsburg
Columbus dispatch reports President Ratchford of the United Mine Workers denouncing Mark Hanna for forcing Pittsburg miners to sign a one year contract at 61 cents per ton, instead of the expected 70 cents as lake season opens. Ratchford says national officers will uphold the contract despite workers' famines risk.
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Columbus
President Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
Mark Hanna
Pittsburg
Rathfort
Lexow hearings reveal rubber trust controls output
Testimony before the Lexow Committee details the rise of the United States Rubber Company, consolidating numerous rubber firms to control production and limit competition. Charles R. Flint testifies as treasurer, noting acquisitions from 1892 to 1893 and a total capitalization near 40 million dollars. The panel questions stock issuance and the intent to curb competition amid rising stockholders. The session adjourns as further testimony is planned.
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New York
Lexow Trust
L. N. Fuller
Hhs
United States Rubber Company
Lexow
Charles R. Flint
New Jersey
Rubber Trust
Newwick Rubber Company
Wyoming Rubber Company
Meyer Rubber Company
Milltown
N. J
Elean Candee
New Haven
Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Company
National Rubber Company
Bristol
Heston Rubber Company
Franklin
American Rubber Company
Cambridge
Mass
Woonsocket Rubber Company
Marble Rubber Company
Woonsocket
Lawrence Felting Rubber Company
Hammond-Buckler Rubber Comeee
United States
Mr. Flint
Flint
Phree
Colchester Rubber Company
Franklin Rubber Company
Para Rubber Company
Piint
Trans Mississippi exposition grounds take shape in Omaha
Omaha February 17 The general appearance of the grounds for the Trans Mississippi exposition is forming with nine main buildings named and numbered. Building 1 Agriculture Horticulture and Forestry Building 2 Mines and Mining Building 3 Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building 4 Fine Arts Building 6 Electricity and Machinery Building 6 Auditorium Building 7 the Nebraska building Building 8 Grand Army of the Republic building Building 9 the Silver Palace An idea proposed the Auditorium mimic Salt Lake City temple famed for its acoustic perfection during the war era.
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Salt Lake City
Omaha
Nebraska Building
Grand Army of the Republic
Silver Palace
Salta Lake City
Kansans Withdraw From Missouri Stockyards Inquiry
Six Kansas members of a joint Kansas Missouri stockyards committee left Kansas City for Topeka after a hastily called caucus, saying they were on a missionary mission with no power to agree. Missouri delegates pressed for a 25 percent cut in stockyard charges, while Kansas officials criticized the effort as unnecessary. Senator Morrow stayed behind. Dr. Wilson of St. Louis doubted any compromise could satisfy the Kansans.
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Missouri Stockyards Committee
Kansas City
Missouri Legislature
Morrow
Theansas Committee
Kansas
Topeka
Wilson
St. Louis
Whitecotton
Missouri Commission
Seats for the Parade by Hanna for Republican Committee
Washington February 17 Mr Hanna has arranged 230 seats on the front row of the stand to be erected on Fayette Square opposite the presidential reviewing stand. Seats will be allotted by Mr Hanna to Republican national committee members and their families. The grand stand, opposite the White House, will provide a prime view of the parade.
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Hanna
Republican Committee
Washington
Triganet
Nid
Fayette Square
Bmoksiniey
Republican National Committee
Ntional
Chicago Tanneries Close Strike Hits Chicago Area
Five hundred tanners at WN Eisendrath & Co and 1,500 more locked out amid a 20 percent wage cut and a return to a 10 hour day, affecting Gray Clark Engle and Walter Gukley Lambeutt Leather and Eisendrath facilities. All tanneries close until settlements. Proprieties cite competition pressures driving wage cuts. Sam Teck’s treasurer arrest noted as separate item in New York theater company case.
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Chicago
WN. Eisendrath & Co
Gray Clark and Engle and Walter and Gukley Company
Lambeutt Leather Company
Eisendrath and Company
Peeriess Steam Laundry Offers Free Mending and Button Sew
The advertisement notes free mending and button sewing services in Osage City for coal towns including Leavenworth Frontenac and Weir City, highlighting first class quality and convenient care. It emphasizes community support and dependable garment maintenance.
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Leavenworth
Frontenac
Weir City
Osage City
Peeriess
Deer Go Visiting in California Orange Groves
A deep Sierra snow drives deer into foothill orange groves near San Dimas and Pomona. A small herd from Hawking Canyon travels into the Pomona Valley as deer dart through packing houses and boxes, prompting growers and ranchers to pursue.
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California
San Francisco
San Gabriel
San Bernardino
San Dichos
Hawking Canyon
Pomona Valley
Farewell Reception for President McKinley in Canton
Canton residents plan a large farewell reception for President-elect McKinley on Washington's Birthday. The Stark County Courthouse is eyed as a venue due to space needs. Meanwhile, Messrs Narrowmore of Bridgeport seeks the presidential seal engraving token, and local tailors rush inauguration suits. A Galveston note adds the battleship Texas arriving and a Seabrook church social planned for Monday evening.
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Canton
Washington
Tts
McKinsey
Stark County Court House
J. Narrowmore
Bridgeport
Conn
McKinley
Narrowmore
Major McKinley
Cleveland
Cliies
Galveston
Texas
Seabrook Church
G. Waters
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Cited as Cure for Stomach Ailments
A collection of testimonials from U S residents praising Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for relief of nervous dyspepsia and stomach trouble. Statements claim long years of distress ended, appetite restored, and weight gain, with doctors noting indigestion as a cause. The ad emphasizes ingredients like pepsin mixturing with di gestives and urges purchase through Stuart Co. Mantel Bien.
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Stuart
James Newmestes
Eau Claire
Wis
Harvandson
Misa Helen Sholes
Nashville
Jennison
Stuarte
Stuart Co. Mantel Bien
Senator Chandler Urges Silver Policy in Senate Speech
Washington Feb 11 Senator Chandler urged a permanent money standard and warned Republicans against demonetization. He linked silver demonetization to falling prices and possible bankruptcy, arguing only a revival of silver coinage can avert economic ruin. He attacked Bryan Palmer and Buckner on a single standard, calling for decisive action to restore prosperity.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate
Warnine
Bryan
Palmer
Traian Mints
Tinilad
Chandier
Nrteas
Phu
Prines
Teltad
Wwe
Chartier
ChanmMer
Aryan
Buckner
BeKinley
McKinnen
Jone
Relzine
Murrenderine
Atardard
Wintec Madnese
Charine
Peculiar Accident on Walkers Drug Store Block
George w rreme slipped on snow near Walkers drug store on Sunday. His left leg below the knee broke five inches above the ankle pit while he fell to the right. Dr W F Righter reduced the fracture and he was taken home. Mr Preble, blacksmith, testified. Also an ad touts "Myntic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia with claims of rapid relief, sold by Swift Holliday on 623 Kaneas avenue.
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George W. Rreme
Walkers Drug Store
W. Fi Righter
Preble Sa
T. F. Anthony
Swift
Holliday
Kaneas Avenue
Topeite
Grand Lodge meeting at Salina Kansas in February 1897
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held at Salina Kansas from February 20 to 27, 1897. The Union Pacific offers one fare for a round trip from Points to Kansas and Kansas City Missouri, with tickets on sale February 19 to 22. F A Lewte, Union Pacific ticket agent, 5% Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas.
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Grand Lodge
Salina
Kansas
Union Pacific
Kansas City
FA. Lewte
Sas
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
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Maia
Colt St
Osk
Bt Louis
Tennessee
Stonewall
Newark
John H. Orden
State Printing Office
Crane & Co
Geo. Bailey
Grand Perks
British Columbia
Oxden
Enid
Meek
Spa
The
Sugar Trust
Lexow Committee
Ty Peerless Steam
Omaha Fair Building
Kansans
Chicago Tanneries
Sam Teck
Frank Trinnes
Sam Ct
Tack Om Theatre
Wad U
Resex Market
Logan
Birdauk
Santa FE
Limited
California Express
Homeseekers
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeka
M’kinley
Gaston
Star IN
New Hampshire
Senator Chandler
India
Geo. Preble
Prescott
Cali
West 8Th St
Prof
Samuels
WII
H. F. Bird Florist
Kamsas Avenue
Hateran & Clark
12Th
Monros
Dade Tenidax
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