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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
The column reflects on luxury and reputation while noting Chicago engineers plan an earthquake proof steel palace for the Japanese Mikado. The project, funded at three million dollars, foresees a granite and marble structure 270 by 400 feet and sixty feet high adjoining the Mikado’s royal residence with French renaissance design influences.
The piece argues against the 200 million capital plan for a sugar glucose trust fusion, predicting that many millions of dollars in stock will be backed by water rather than tangible property. It warns promoters may skim tangible assets, and suggests a future prize for genuine investment after years of trust promotion.
The Russian government abandons plans to adopt the Gregorian calendar, citing unresolved date conflicts for religious festivals. The article contrasts this with Britain and America’s earlier calendar reform and notes public resistance in Russia to changing Christmas and Easter dates.
Stephen Whitmore's body is found in the Eel river near Logansport Indiana. Post mortem findings leave whether death was drowning or foul play unclear. The case centers on his money filled wallet and a suspect saloonkeeper Oliver Slagle amid questions of a missing time in the river.
Granville marshal arrests James Baker at his home for the murder of Alonzo Williams on October 23. Williams died after drinking coffee prepared by Baker as investigators and physicians probe arsenic poisoning, with a box of poison found in the house and a life insurance link to Baker’s wife.
Dr. William A. Foley of Broad Ripple Indiana died after a troubled marriage saga. He paid 3600 in bonds and property to his bride elect Marietta Bremmerman before their ceremony. The marriage was annulled by the court which refused bond restoration. Foley reportedly languished, watching for his wife returning home, leaving an estate of 12000 in mortgages and bonds.
A humorous fragment recalling grandpa’s fishing days with exaggerations of logbook fish sizes and careless boasts. The Cornish Telegraph notes a playful contrast between old tales and present days, where streams supposedly yielded vast catches and neighbors shared the bounty.
Fragmentary exchange mentions after work talk about a trade with Bill a table finisher and Owen Still-Say. No clear outcome or participants beyond these two names.
Mr Newlywed explains bluffing in poker with two approaches to bluff and not bluff. He notes regular bluffer strategies include bluffing by not bluffing, prompting Mrs Newlywed to call the game too easy and suggest a playful sidestep with tidyale-winks.
Mr McSwat asks Lobelia if she will walk with a bicycling dress in the rain. She insists the skirt is for rainy days and heads out, prompting him to propose turning up his trousers. The exchange captures a humorous domestic moment in early 20th century quotable banter.
Bramble reports a three hour procession to reach a saloon during a political rally last night as Thorne notes the event endured a long delay. This item records a tense public display and its delay at a specific locale.
A brief exchange shows Freddy trying to ease a governess as Ally Sloper notes she cannot accept the invitation. The governess apologizes, and Freddy explains it matters little, citing a compliment from the host.
A light exchange about marriage quotes a suitor and a father. The suitor vows love for the daughter, while the father mocks the notion of a wife taller than her husband in a brief comic back and forth from the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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