Children From New York Foundling Asylum Arrive
Forty one children from the New York foundling asylum arrived in Chicago and nearby western towns for adoption, with most headed to Michigan and Wisconsin homes. Local charity groups accuse the scheme of exploiting Chicago as a dumping ground, while officials probe allegations that Curran imports and sells children.
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Chicago
New York
Northwestern Depot
Michigum
Terere Golmeto
Fineck
Marquette
Eycunebu
Bark River
Naugunes
Carter
Curran
PD. McWeeny
The
Visitation and Aid Society
Curren
Chidren
Chicard
Dean
Timoie Humane Socety
Kansans Debate New York Child Assistance Shipment
Letters in the Grove Courier condemn a planned shipment of New York children to Kansas, arguing it risks moral danger and fear for local orphans. The writer warns that despite good sentiment, most children from the consignment will not improve and may harm local families and communities. They urge supporting Kansas welfare efforts instead.
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Cease Grove
New York
Kearsas
Coniact
Opposition to Pardon for Cole and Jim Younger
Northfield residents protest a possible pardon for Cole and Jim Younger, urging the state pardons board to reject clemency. A counter petition plans to accuse Younger of extreme cruelty toward captured prisoners and cite veteran Joan McMath’s Civil War testimony about capture, injury, and mistreatment.
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Northfield
Minn
Saiy
Youngers
Cole
Jim
Stillwater
Missouri
Younger
James Boys
Board of Pardons
State of
Jim Younger
Minnesota
Joan McMath
Minneapolis
McMath
James
Cole Youngs
Shefrath Salary Reduction Plan Attracts Attention
Washington July 13 The plan by Congressman Shafroth to cut salaries tied to government deficits sparks debate across parties. Proposed 14 percent for high earners and 10 percent for those under $200 monthly targets deficit reduction yet critics warn of systemic waste and political motives behind economy claims. The piece also mentions travel ads and local remarks from J W Phillips in Topeka and a testimonial about Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
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Washinguin
D. C
Shutrath
Sulorede
Congress
Shafakih
Shafroth
Ingalls
Aelf
Washington
Washigon
West
J. W. Phillips
Eighth St
Cure for Inebriates Debate at National Charities Meet
At the National Charities convention Anna G Fitzgerald argues drunkenness is a disease and Keeley cure can be applied in public institutions. She cites US government data on permanent cures in Keeley homes and estimates costs and savings for Toronto prisons. She calls for municipal grants and notes no coercion in treatment.
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Toronto
National Charities Convention
Anna G. Fitzgerald
United States
Keeley
Cable line to crater from Tlamacas to Amecameca
City of Mexico July 18. General Gasper Sanches Ochoa plans a four kilometer cable from Tlamacas to the crater to transport sulphur. The line will be strong enough for limited passenger service and allow daily round trips from Amecameca to the crater in about twenty minutes, with daily return to Mexico City by sunset. General Ochoa will supervise the project.
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City of Mexico
Mex
Popocatepetl
General Gasper Sanches Ochoa
Crater
Tlamacas
Tower of Amecemeca
Amecameca
City of
Mexico
Ochow Hirself
Park fountain planned at Western and Taylor corners
Residents organize a lawn fete at Captain S. Gunther's residence 1221 Western avenue to raise funds for a new park fountain. Neighborhood ladies manage arrangements and seek support to beautify the park, aiming to make it one of the city’s prettiest spots.
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Holliday Rain Worea
Western Avenue
Taylor Street
S. Gunther
Reasons Why ChamberiiIt's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Best
A historical advertisement touts ChamberiiIt's remedy as a near instant relief for stomach pain and cholera morbus, claiming it cures dysentery diarrhoea chronic cases and epilemical dysentery. It lists multiple reasons including safety, reliability and life-saving claims, plus sale details and other products.
Morgan's Grip Controls Nation's Rail Empire
A July report portrays J Pierpont Morgan as shaping U S rail traffic from New York through the Midwest. It details his control via voting trusts, links to the Erie Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central systems, and his influence over coal and ferries, with a vast, consolidating reach across the country.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
Middle West
Promis
United States
Morgan
New York Central
Erie
Lehigh Valley
Chesapeake and Blo
New Haven
Great Northwest
New England
Adirondacks
Pacific Coast
Géorgis Central
Morgan Brand
Voting Trust
Charles Lancer
George F. Baker
Jay Gould
Jim” Fisk
Fisk
Gould
Erle
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
England
Chesapeake and Ohio
Seaboard
Sumner Spencer
Southern Railway
Morgus
CH. Coster
Charles B. Dickey
Brown Bros
George T. Giles
Chauncey Depew
the Central
Commodore Vanderbilt
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Canada Southern
Morgan and Morgan Allies Move to Control East Coast Railways
A historical analysis asserts J P Morgan and the Vanderbilts forged a close partnership to dominate major Eastern rail lines including Reading and New England after McLeod's trunk line idea. It claims Morgan financed through stock purchases and English bankers backed his fusion of interests across Jersey Central Southern and related routes toward a coastwise monopoly.
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Ume
Westerls
New York Central
J. P. Morgan
J. & Morgan & Co
London
Morgan
Vanderbilts
Reading
New England
McLeod
Boston
Jersey Central
Baltimore and Ohio
New York to Open Trilypendent Theatre in Fall
New York will host a new theatre modeled after Archer's in London and Lugne Poe's in Paris. The Trilypendent Theatre, directed by Charles B. Cochran, will focus on poetry and the ideal with tragedy, comedy, and pantomime, funded by patrons including Lord de Tabley and Aubrey Beardsley.
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Charles B. Cochran
New York
Pew Theatre
Archer
London
Lugne Poe
Paris
Lord de Tabley
William Watson
Richard le Gallienne
Aubrey Beardsley
Richard Mansfigdt
Juanes Lane
Walling
Boston
Momont
Cochran
Independent
Solin Gabrel Borkman
William Archer
Brander Matthews
Escapade of an Heiress Causes Atlanta Scandal
Miss Hattie Echols, missing then found intoxicated in Atlanta, reveals a vivid tale of liquor addiction and a mysterious man. The woman registered as Mrs William Anthony, Mobile, Ann, and was kept supplied with whisky from wholesale houses. She is seriously ill and may be sent to Europe after recovery.
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Atlanta
Hattie Echols
Miss Echols
Lithia Springs
Hetmere
Rome
William Anthony
Mobile
Ann
Sonb
Europe
Electric Bitters and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Old people need Electric Bitters for bowel and kidney relief and better digestion. Also advertised De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues and injuries, with claims of fast relief and healing. Products listed by J. K. Jones and G. W. Stansfield, locations on Fifth Street, Kansas Avenue, and 632 Kansas Avenue. Peerless Steam Laundry also mentioned.
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J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Face Health and Womanly Weakness Promoted by Favorite Prescription
Contemporary ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and nervous disorders. It asserts healthful glow, youthful appeal, and avoidance of wrinkles through balancing female organs, claiming 30 years of use and widespread satisfaction among women.
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Marner
Pierce
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NEW Theater
Peerless
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