Cattle paper schemes exposed in Abie Reflector analysis
A Vermont period piece details how cattle paper involves notes and mortgages used by commission firms to profit while presenting safety. It notes endorsements can mislead buyers, possible overstatement of loan amounts, and rare cases of nonexistent cattle. The piece also touches a government relief plan and British stance on Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Orme
Camsotealon Fim
Acme
Commission Comany
Complesion Corporation
Commission Company
Loud bill to curb dishonest dime novel publishers
A Globe summary criticizes a proposed Loud bill aimed at halting the shipping of sample copies and curb abuses in postal distribution. It argues the measure targets dishonest publishers while preserving bona fide ones, and questions opposition from several papers. The article also touches on Spain’s finances and Irish fighters amid broader wartime discourse.
McKinley Faces No Easy Year at End of First Presidency
The piece notes McKinley’s challenging first year amid unsettled tariff politics Hawaii annexation delays and doubts, plus Cuban revolution sentiment rising after the Maine disaster. It highlights confidence in economic shifts and calls for decisive government action on Cuba and currency questions.
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William McKinley
America
Hawaii
St. Louie
Maine
Political climate and press quotes warn of looming elections
A compilation of editorials and snippets notes the tense mood before congressional elections. It questions the administration’s prospects, cites fears of prosperity being insufficient to sway voters, and mentions reactions from papers across multiple towns.
Notable Letters and Anecdotes From Notable Figures
Carding Gibbons writes to New Orleans women forming a 500d government league. Mr Gladstone opposes divorce in Britain. Barrios of Guatemala married Miss Alga Heston who later acted in New York. Baroness de Rothschild admires cows in Brittany. William Pony dies in London poorhouse after Stanley expedition. Artemus Ward’s Cleveland ties and first letter. Queen Victoria intervenes for a sick artist, granting an interview with his wife.
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Carding Gibbons
New Or
Legis
Mr. Gladstone
President Barrios
Guatemala
Alga Heston
Orphan Asylum
Mobile
Ala
New York
Barrios
Peat
Adolph de Rothschild
Brittany
OS William Pony
Stanley
Emin Pasha
London
Henry
Barttelut
Jeturn
John H. Ryder
Cleveland
Artemus Ward
Artemius
Ad Ryder
Artemua Ward
Millers
Silinis
St. Janes
Indy
Globe Sights from the Atchison Globe
A collage of quoted opinions on social behavior and customs in Atchison. Observations touch mourning practices, women's duties, manly conduct, church socials, and obituary tributes, with humorous archaic judgments on daily life and manners.
Chicago News Proverbs in Algebra and Other Snippets
A garbled clump of phrases mentions algebra, cattle on a ranch, a colored philosopher, and a card game remark. The text weaves indaylight humor about hats and personal stories, ending with a musing on enjoyment and spending. The result reads like a stray, quote-laden fragment from a Chicago page.
Sugar for Washington: Maple sugar from Delaware valley storm
A 18th century tale recounts a Delaware valley storm that felled Preston estate maples near Lockport. Sap and sugar were sent on a raft to Henry Drinker then to Robert Morris with Washington asked to present it to the president. Washington acknowledged the valuable industry and plans for expansion. The Preston plantation kettle carried to Trenton remained there. The trees have yielded yearly since.
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Delaware Valley
Preston Estate
Lock Port
Rene
Delaware
Henry Drinker
Robert Morris
United States
G Biashington
Washington
New York
Morris
Nad
Pennashaenta
Fei Amin Iukt
Samuel Pieas
Ant
Trenton
Preston
Frick Buys Christ at Christmas for Pittsburg Display
A report from London notes that an unfinished painting titled Christ at Christmas, by Dagnan-Rouveret, has been sold to H. C. Frick of Pittsburgh for 31500 dollars. The work, though large, is smaller than last season’s piece and will travel for exhibition, with a reduced reproduction sold in Jaden for 0.09. The purchase includes the artist’s portraits with his wife and child in Holbein style Meyers Madonna manner.
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Pittsburg
Darnall-Hosteter
HG Brick
Fn Etven
Tage Medciues
ATE
Dagnan-Rouveret
Christ
Eimmas
London
H. C. Frick
Janden
Cuts in Gotham Salaries Trim $100000 Year
New York March 7 Superintendent Brady of the department of buildings announced a general salary reduction affecting ninety seven clerks confidential examiners messengers and inspectors. The largest cut halves John A Lee pay from 2700 to 1400 dollars. Additional reductions are noted in the highway boat and health departments.
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Brady
New York
Department of Buildings
Niety
John A Lee
Keating
Department of Highways
Iil
Health Departament
Indian bill to go to conference after house action
The Indian appropriation bill in amended form from the Senate advances to conference. The House committee, with no opposition, votes to disagree to most Senate amendments except the general land clause. Eddy of Minnesota signals a later move to concur in free homestead provisions, a plan the committee has blocked.
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T Washington
Tish
House
Senate
Eddy
Minnesota
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Cure for Headaches Indigestion
A testimonial from Ironton Ohio describes a woman 42 who suffered severe headaches and indigestion. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills she regained appetite and weight, reporting digestion as good and vitality near that of a 16 year old.
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Hood
Sarasparilia
Ironton
Ohio
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
No Spring Flood Expected in Missouri River
Government Weather Observer Welch reports no spring flood in the Missouri valley this year. Coral data from Omaha cites light snow in upper Missouri, lower river flow, and water levels similar to or below last year, with little flood risk across the region.
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Missouri
Omshi
Marconi
Missouri Valley
Welch
Omaha
Missouri River
Washington
Mississippi
Hevre
Helena
Miles City
Willston
Pierre
Yankton
Milsouri
Dakotas
Reward Offered in Lake City Postmaster Murder Case
Postmaster General Gary issues a circular offering a total reward of 1500 for each person involved in the murder of Postmaster Baker at Lake City on February 21. The prior 300 and 500 rewards for burning the Lake City post office and for arresting the murderers are renewed and increased, with payment on conviction. Claims must be filed within six months of conviction.
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Washington
March
Gary
Baker
Lake City
Bodkin Plans 40 Acre Farm Grants for Ex Slaves
Congressman Jeremiah Bodkin of Winfield Kansas proposes a measure to place ex slaves on government lands with homes up to 40 acres per state free of charge. No one may exceed 40 acres per person and families under 41 acres. Homesteads would be inalienable and not subject to sale or lease.
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Washington
Jeremiah D. Bodkin
Winfield
Kan
Navy gunboat Newport returns with canal commission aboard
Washington March 7 The navy department was informed last night of the gunboat Newport arriving at Aspinwal with the Nicaragua canal commission on board. The commission has completed its field work and will sail for the United States on March 10, then begin preparing its report, likely holding sea trials in this city.
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Washington
Navy de Partmerit
Newport
Aspinwal
Nicaraguao Canal Commission
Bard
United States
Texas oil strike reported near Menard county
San Antonio March 7 J F L Semple began oil prospecting in Menard county north of the city. A well reached about 1000 feet and a fine flow of oil was struck. Additional wells will be drilled soon and Hewfield is expected to rival Corsicana.
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San Antonio
Texan
FL J. Semple
Menard County
Here
Corsleuna
Dealers in Oil Well Supplies Make an Assignment
New York March 7 Bettman Watson dealers in oil well supplies with offices in the city and a plant at Parkersburg WV have made an assignment to Emanuel W Bloomingdale the amount involved is said to be 30000.
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New York
Bettman
Watson
Parkersburg
W. Ve
Emanuel W. Bloomingdale
Japan Demands Russian Port Arthur Stance
London dispatch reports Japan sending a note to Russia demanding a clear statement on Port Arthur’s occupation. The piece also lists newly elected Knights and Ladies of Security officers for six months, led by President J. C. Wallace and Vice President Lillian Yount Smith, with multiple other named roles.
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Russia
Port Arthur
London
Daily Mail
Tien Tein
Saye
Japan
Knights and Ladies of Security
J. C. Wallace
Lillian Yount Smith
Wm.Hewitt
Hannah Boltz
Lillian Pingsland
C. W. Mer
G. A. Econ
Mattie Haskell
Samuel Sprecher
Wentinel
Exiled Royal Niger officer escorted to Upper Guinea fort
Major Lugard, commander of Royal Niger Company forces, exiled today toward Bio Ges Fortades in Upper Guinea with officers. Cascarets Candy Cathartic is advertised as a general remedy for kidney, bowel and fever relief, priced at 10, 95, 50 cents per box with a guaranteed cure claim.
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Ean Liverpool
Lugard
Wohleg
Royal Niger Company
Bio Ges Fortades
Upper Guinea
Everybows
Coffeyville Suits City Over Damages in Color Line Case
In Independence on March 7 a large iron exhibit titled Ogie's Cyclone Cellar drew crowds near the post office. The item made to resemble a government device is built to protect Frank Johteon's Gunlly during cyclones and to serve as a daily underground cellar. An embryo company forms with James Carter as president and J S Olmstead as engineer, seeking patent protection.
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Independence
Nellie Hackett
Ogie
Short
Frank Johteon
James Carter
Dr. Bodwell
J. S. Olmstead
Wind
Fension Swindler Trapped In Holton Kansas Arrest
Kansas City March 7 Special Pen sion Examiner CB Anderson has worked up a case that led to the arrest in Holton Kan of a man believed to be a noted pension swindler using multiple aliases including Allen Wright. He posed as a pension examiner, cons pensioners for advance fees to supposedly boost monthly allowances, moving town to town after netting profits. He is described as a kindly old man with gray hair and glasses. Anderson notes a prior penitentiary sentence in Illinois ten years ago.
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Kansas City
Anderson
Holton
Kan
Allen
Wright
Tit
H. A. Kingsley
Clinois
Lawrence Man Returns From China Adopts Pigtail Look
Lawrence March 7 Cameron son of Noah Cameron has lived in China for years and now returns home wearing Chinese dress and a pigtail. He prefers non American attire, considers the look eccentric, and relishes the attention it draws from locals.
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Lawrence Man
China
Lawrence
Young Cameron
Noah Cameron
Ching
America
Three Runaway Girls Involve Burrton Trio At Halstead
A Burrton trio including Lily Rubisell and two Herrington sisters ran away to Halstead to meet young men. The sheriff learned the girls were lured toward Halstead but fled after being frightened by the appearance of several young men, leaving bundles behind.
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Newton
Halstead
Sheriff's Office
Burrton
Lily Rubisell
Slaters
Herrington
Coffeyville Suits Filed Against City Over Drainage Ditch
In Coffeyville on March 7 half a dozen district court suits by colored men seek damages from the city over property losses claimed due to overflow from a drainage ditch dug by the city. Claims range from 2000 to 5000 dollars with costs and attorney fees adding to the potential burden.
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Coffeyville
Sampson Not Dead Denied by Telegram From Alaska
Salina March 7 A telegram from J B Sampson of Tacoma confirms William Sampson postmaster of Skaguay Alaska alive and well after earlier death reports from meningitis Feb 26. Awaiting steamer end March 1. Obituary notice published by his father’s paper caused shock among friends. Almost Sacrificed Her Life in Fire At Port Scott March 7 Nettie Woodard saved after fire trapped her two stories above street level. Rescue by crew in dramatic escape.
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Salina
Wm. Sampson
Skaguay
Alaska
M.D. Sampaeon
J. B. Sampson
Tacoma
William Sampson
Skagway
Sampson
Port Scott
Z A. Woodard
Tremont
Nettie
Milan district school chief cleared in probe
Wellington March 7 the Milan district school board informed the county superintendent that charges against J Sabin principal of Milmilin schools were proven untrue and that Professor bin will be allowed to hold the plea. The dispute arose from a fight over the Milan schools.
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Wellington
Milan
McLanaghiin
Agalnat J. Sabin
Pre Mililin
Bin
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