The Joker in the Canal Bill and a Finance Mogul
A finance magnate recalls hunting a so-called joker bill that would empower canal condemnations. He exposes a compromised calendar, sacks a bill clerk, and discovers rivals controlling the governor and canal commission. Plot twists reveal fealty and power in finance, coal, and club politics, ending with an invitation to dinner.
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Saxe
Browne,Saxe & Einstein
State- Capitol
Mr. Blacklock
Ime
Iangdon
Roebuck
Melville
niKve
Roebuck and Langdon
Canal Commission
Waterloo
Mowbray Langdon
Qlangdon
Yuar- Tchris
Sam Ellersly
Langdon
Travelers
Travelers Club
VU Aes
Sam
Matt
Bramwell Ellersly
Bromwell Ellersly
Roumanian Laborers and Misconceptions About Strings
A Roumanian laborer portrait contrasts agrarian misery with rural homes and field work as described by Southern Workman. The Kansas City Journal debunks catgut myths, explaining strings come from sheep intestines, notes 700 grades, rising North American demand, and guitar and banjo string markets, with harp strings growing in popularity.
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Roumania
France
S. R. Wayett
North
Amerca
North America
South
Mexico
Kansas City Journal
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David Graham Phillips
Ag You and Roebuck
Blacklock
Dnvestors
Iy. Alxty
Piccadilly
Pie
Brookline Chronicle
Willabiins
Troy City
John Deimling
W.F. Peter
Theo. Guennewig
Hain and
Market Sts
Troy
Winds
Hebert Corn and Feed
Theatores
Aste
Ina
Citizens’ Shaving Parlor
Julius Peter
Cails
Bar Union Shop
Ivemeacall
Shonon Matn
George C
Geo. Liebler
South Main Street