Coxey in Atlanta advocates radical finance reforms
General Coxey spoke at the Columbia in Atlanta criticizing money scarcity and blaming both parties for the gold bug era. He urged a revolution of the credit system, government ownership of railroads, and towns borrowing against real estate value, while condemning Democratic and Republican leaders. The article notes local paving cost and nearby business ads.
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Columbia
Atlanta
General Coxey
Hatopie
Coxey
Cleveland
Goversl Coxey
Yanke Hw
Ha Alec
Two Big Shows Unite Under Selle Brothers Adam Forepugh Big Show
Topeka reports merging of Sells Brothers and Adam Forepaugh shows with Isuer sale. The combined circus will tour in a 64 car train, camp under 15 tents, stage up to ten acts simultaneously, and aim for unmatched size and facilities while rivaling Barnum Bailey.
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Whey
Merentier
Topeka
Hcuses
Sells Brothers
Adam Porepaugh
Isuer
Selle Brothers
Adam
Selis Brothers
Rev Mr Feicke Opens Saloon in Hoboken Parish Fallout
The Rev Julius Feicke of Hoboken defied church discipline and opened a saloon at Pitty street and Park avenue. The South Bergen Classis voted against ecclesiastical action while Feicke defended his move as a broad Christian experiment to support his family amid a 700 dollar salary. He claims his faith remains intact and vows to run the saloon with family prayers.
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Julius Peicke
Hoboken
South Berges Classis
Reformed Church
Feicke
Pitty Street
Park Avenue
Econdsl
Peiecke
Saloop
Felcke
Barricade of 5000 Pepper Bags Sparks Comic Fire Scene
In New York at South and Jefferson streets a barricade of over 5000 pepper bags sits near the site of a warehouse fire at Elliott, Drigge. The pepper was crushed, scattering powder into the air and triggering sneezes and tears as auctioning of the pepper begins.
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Peter Piper
New York
South
Jefferson Streets
United Staes
Elliott, Drigge
Belmont couples buy horses after drive mishap
Belmont residents Mr and Mrs Belmont ordered two horses and a carriage from a livery stable following a shopping trip. A balky horse caused one animal to bolt during the outing, ending the ride at Belcourt after the Belmonts stopped to hear Melky. Newport and Jay, along with four others, were involved in the event.
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Belmont
Newport
Jay
Mra O
Balkee
Jay Dows
Belcourt
Poker at the Leland interrupted by detectives arrest eight
In Chicago on January 18 detectives McCarthy and Lofts halted a poker game at the Leland. They learned Ed Harris ran a chance organization and used pretenses to gain access to rooms. Eight men were arrested and bailed by Alderman Caughlin.
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Crrcaco
Leland
McCarthy
Lofts
Central Station
Ed Harris
Maine
Carlford
Caughlin
Stogie craze spreads in New York shops
The Pittsburg stogie trend reaches Maghkattas Island with posters in dozens of cigar stores. Previously only two dealers carried them. sales surge suggests growing popularity amid early attempts failing. Also notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a local laundry advert.
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New York
Maghkattas Island
Pitaburg
Numorana
Pittsburg
PINGREE'S CLOSE CALL FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
In Dremort Jan 15 a council session opened with retiring aldermen surrendering seals to newcomers. The Pingree faction backed Alderman George Buck while the Republican caucus supported the selection. The vote reached 18 to 1d as a Democratic and Republican combine challenged Pingree, with the mayoral contest unsettled after seventy ballots at midnight and into the early hours.
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Dombi
Dremort
Pingres
George Buck
Beck
Piogree
Alda
Andir
Not All Sunshine Ire Carnival Draws Thousands in Teuchee Cal
A lively carnival drew up to 2,000 spectators to Teuchee California with excursion trains bringing hundreds from distant directions. Brass bands performed while extra guards assisted visitors. Many attendees, including 200 snow newcomers, enjoyed snowball play and a long decorated parade.
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Teuchee
Cal
Yreecees
Peeterday
Ashmore Claims Texas Estate Heirs Across World
Dr. Ashmore of Kansas leads a group of heirs seeking a $500,000 Tom Bean estate in Texas. Wagener, from Stor men, Tex, filed in behalf of De Samuel Ashmore of North Topeka and about fifty other claimants. The estate is valued at half a million with many other contestants nationwide.
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Putin
Texas
A. Wagener
Stormen
Tex
Tom Bean
de Samuel Ashmore
North Topeks
Dr. Ashmore
Mr. Wagener
Kansas
Worlt
Steinway Estate Divvy Pending After Ruling
New York January 18 Justice Ingram voided the state mode under Theodore Steinway's will in a dispute over the Steinway estate. H W Steinway challenged the settlement while G G Frelinghuysen acted as referee to audit executor accounts. Trust value around 70,000. dividends received total 38.4 percent. remaining for distribution about 824,407.32.
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Melis
Ingraham
Theodore Steinway
H.W. T. Steinway
G. G. Frelinghuysen
Stark
Steinway Corporation
Prevent Diptheria Measures In Brookline
Brookline Massachusetts reports a diphtheria epidemic that caused student deaths and closures. The royal board of health requires each pupil below high school to bring a towel and keep a personal desk cup and washable towel, stored in the desk for private use and taken home for washing.
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Brookine
Masa
Brookline
Royal Board of Health
Sach
Nevesaart
Vanderbilt's Waldorf visit sparks marriage rumors in New York
The article reports William K. Vanderbilt hosting a party at the Waldorf after rumors of his marriage to a young New York socialite. It notes his appearance at the Waldorf, changes to his whiskers, and mentions other society names and ongoing gossip surrounding the wedding.
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W. K. Vandertire
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
Mr. Kelmont
Metropolitan Club
We Waldorf
Mr. and Mia
Oliver Iselin
Creighton Webb
Mise
Amy Bond
Mr. Vanderbilt
New York
the Waldorf
The Biz Swing Door Incident at the Office
A man holds a heavy office door for a woman as she enters and leaves, sparking a dispute over politeness. She accuses him of insult while he mutters that politeness must pay, and elsewhere he frets over maintaining the doorway. The scene unfolds with tension and a final remark about politeness.
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Abe
Addreee
Chitago
Sketches by M Quad Was on Suspicion in Bentonville
A wandering newspaper man, after entering Bentonville at sundown, is accused as suspicious by a rough constable. A judge and crowd assemble, then the man explains his Roseville beat as Blissfield. He is urged to become a postess and help fix poems while a porter jokes about Pullman.
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Bentonville
Ima
Justice of the Peace
Tom
Tam
Danno
Blissfield
Roseville
Comense
Pullmen Palace
Sidepot
Au Gange
Lenna
Detroit
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Mountville
Domestic Economy and Everyday Ditties
A collage of brief quotes from papers like the Chicago Tribune and New York Recorder. Items touch on frugal household tips with bread pudding and waste not wants, concerns over a daughter’s mood cured by church, a British official’s boundary joke, patent medicine chatter, fare dispute humor, and a shy romantic moment ending with a clean sleeve surprise. Detro it Tribune
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Belinda
Henry
Chicago Tribune
Church
London
Miia
Miles
Stites
Miles Norvine
Dr. Miles
Stranger chases leads and meets curious townsfolk
A wandering traveler faces light tests of identity from wary locals and a lawman who jokes about arrest. A Nebraska dugout encounter follows with questions about fame and office as the traveler seeks lodging and a meal. The dialogue evokes frontier manners and small town suspicion.
Interviewer asks Teddy O’Toall question on beating
Managing Editor assigns Jack Gall to extract Teddy O Toall comments after violence by O Keefe. The dialogue recalls a reporter’s brutal misadventure and a nervous housewife debating mince pie with a playful quip about last year’s pie.
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Jack Gall
Teddy O’toall
O'Keefe
London
Willie
Washington Star
Trying to Please Him from a Cruel Penny Tale
A New York World cartoon caption features a mother chiding her son Bobby for tossing hot pennies to a monkey, while the boy jokes it makes the animal feel rich. The snippet captures a humorous exchange on wealth and mock charity.
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Mavely
New York World
Bobby
Sauftley No and Topsy Aced Gracigus Fractious Exchange
Fragmented excerpt shows a terse dialogue with illness and reckless behavior, featuring names Sauftley No and Topsy Aced Gracigus as speakers. The lines imply concern for health and admonition for risky actions within a casual, informal exchange.
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Sauftley
Harper's Bazaar and Bazar promotional notice
Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Weekly describe fashion coverage in New York for 1890 1896 periods with patterns patterns for gowns and accessories including Paris letters and stories by Marta Louise Poot and Mary E. Wroxer The notice gives subscription details by post office money order and states not to copy the advertisement without Harper Brothers authorization
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Harper's Baz*r
BAZAR
revoRe
Paris
Karman Rm de Foxest
Mrs. Gerald
Marta Louise Poot
Mary EK Wroxexs
Jerome
Simts. Susi
Valdoor Wosran
Persousla
Post Office Mesey
Harmer & Brothers
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Puneautee
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Herb Zomms
Bay State
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Ew Court
Weasen
Bis Bell Tel
Nombar
Bis Plecs
Busl- Gees
Esa
Pourth Street
Collers
Poerless Steam Laundry
Sells Bros
Adam Forepaugh
MR. Feicke
Chicago
Stogie
Poer- Tess Stes Laundry
W. Sik
Pingree
Steinway Estate
Buckion
J.B. Jones
Gavitt
Dr. King
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Dr. Rigg
J. K Jones
J. W. Pauses
J. E Jones
Auntie
Effie
Mamma
Panch
New York Recorder
Putabe
Cawker
Lister
Nebraska
Wotlan
Congress
Ron
Kitchell & Marbury's
Harper’s. Bazar
Harper's Periodicals
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Harper's
Harper's Bazar
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers
P. O
C. F. Menninger
M.D. HosoPaTian Prysimian
Great Western Steam
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F. Rodiger
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