Lawson recounts how he spurred copper trust growth
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston, a businessman and yachtsman, explains to H. Rogers, John D. Rockefeller, and others his plan to invest in copper mines. He argues a $100 million stake could double capital, details how copper stocks like Montana, Anaconda, Calumet and Hecla rose, and claims he helped form a copper monopoly through strategic purchasing and education of investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomes W. Lawson
Bostos
Dlah
New York
New York Journal
New York City
Stulari
Af. H. Rogers
Ton Lawsuz
Lawson
H. H. Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
Rogers
Rockefeller
Creasury
Washington
Stillman
Standard CW
Wall Street
United States
Hanson
Butte City
May
Montana Oré Purcharivy Company
Whic
Frederick August Helaze
Arthur P
Thomas WW
O. H. Rogers
John C. Rockviewer
Boston
Copper
Chicago
New Fork
Michigan
Tila
Armevien
Gele Na Ita
Phen
Fei Auen
H. A. Rogers
Montana
Anaconia
Calumet
Becin
Home macaroni wheat seeds eyed for U S industry
Secretary Wilson supports importations of macaroni wheat seed to start a new home industry. Trials show promise in the Dakotas with spring varieties, aiming to set up mills in Saint Paul and Minneapolis. A processing market and new elevators are discussed, with caution about separating macaroni wheat from bread wheat and the need for dedicated facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared G. Smith
SS Paul
Minneapolis
Marseilles
United States
Notorious Tax Scandal Shakes City Officials
An American civil servant in a postal department faces questions as a major affair unravels. Taxpayers demand accountability while local leaders promise action. Read more on the San Pedro case dragging in 14 nationalities and echoing through Chevelle and Tilisters.
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Terie Cypost Lion
Ainerican Gpl
Buffalo Among Cattle and the Last Prairie Bison
A fragment recounts a lone bison sighting near Standing Rock and a governor’s killing of the animal at a river crossing. It recalls past prairie herds, with vast trails left by buffalo and the near extinction of the species, marking a turning point in western development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing Rock Reservation
Bianeiees
Chicago
Noogeve Hanting
Liu Mesours
Standing Rock
Herdsimen
Alimvat
Uner
City on Wheels planned for Louisville conclave visitors
Knights Templars announce a moving city near the National League park for the August 27 conclave. About 4,000 templars and guests will be housed and fed in sleeping and dining cars parked on sidings with moving sidewalks to the streetcar station. The campus will host electric fountains, fireworks, police patrols, a rest pavilion with reading room and buffet, bathing pool, and drills. Local Templars have raised $100,000 for entertainment.
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Lovel
Knights Templars
Louisville
Chicago
National League
Ten Mintes
Templars
New signaling device aims to beat batteries in telegraphy
A magnetic electric machine is said to generate high potential currents for long distance signaling, reducing costly batteries. Inventor L G Woolley of Kenton Ohio reportedly perfected this approach, using abrupt coil action to produce a strong current pulse through a circuit.
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New York
Philadelphia Ledger
L. G. Woolley
Kenton
Bar
Shirt Waist Demand Beats Expectations in Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes shirt waists will be extremely popular next season. Salesmen on the road report heavy demand for spring shipments. Manufacturers say orders far exceed expectations and more goods must be produced. America ships coal to Germany for sauerkraut, reports the New York Tribune.
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Pittaburg Dispatch
The Sleighbein of Christmas and a Christmas Scene
A distorted passage evokes a Christmas tableau with bells and a theatre setting. Vague imagery of sleighs, chimes, and faces appears alongside garbled lines about a republic and a dramatic night.
Novel Game of Skill Chess or Checker Guard Played Sample
A long OCR-style piece describes Checker football, a new board game. It outlines two colors of runners and full and half backs, their setup on the board, and how cross plays like toss and fumble occur. Scoring uses touchdowns and goal kicks, with victory depending on opponent’s exposed position at game end.
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Eugges- Howe
Cribune
Lal Hultetloubel
Isks
Dirk
Thia
Wso
Moore
Se Sehia
Timble
Lke
Witte
Mack
Man of His Word Described in Historic Army Letter
Ianident John FE Weston, longtime correspondent for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, recounts how General W. Weston earned the reputation as a man “made of his word.” A 25 year old incident involved a $2 hatter bill that led to a chain of letters to the secretary of war. The secretary’s reply praised Weston as a man of his word, shaping recall of his character as an officer.
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John FE. Weston
Ington
St. Louis
New York
Waters
Weston
Belknap
Alps
Jos F. Weston
Tiny Christmas Tree Describes Wire Branches and Tiny Ornaments
A compact Christmas scene depicts a three foot wire branch tree in a wooden pot. It features miniature dolls candies and a Kriss Kringle, offered by a friend to a spinster and later shared as a yearly keepsake. The narrator notes its longevity and portable design versus a full forest tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
New Form of Automobile Horse Patented in America
An American inventor named Mexham has patented an automobile horse device designed to be hitched in front of any vehicle. It is driven in the ordinary way with reins for steering and braking. A secondary pair of reins stops the machine immediately. Similar French versions exist, shaped like a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexham Hea
Chicago ‘Tribune
France
Pepie Wii
Willyty
Miente
Pete
Michigan Forestry Debate Probes Abandoned Lands Worth
At the Michigan Horticultural Society meeting in Grand Rapids state land agent D B Skeets argued for a business view of forests. He cited a 2,000,000,000 foot annual cut and 75,000 workers, condemning abandoned, swampy homestead lands used to entice settlers and risking bankruptcy and crime to the state by false claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atatu’ Horticultural Society
Grand Rapids
D. B. Skeets
Agricultural Lands
Tollowa
Michigan
Atate
Geheral
Dupti
Ou Tsinal
Clalina
Della
Jana
Thie Klin
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Yaotets
Newcastle
America
Germany
Snorrkraut
Rome
Cyriatmns
Lana Repubilu
Checker Football
Man
Lothine Mets
Heebner
St Louis
Chicago News
Mister Chrinhue
Mister Crimes
Slater Cheirinen
Tome
Lori
Qheistmiung
Chelemus
Ana Conmt
Tintin
Forestry
F. B. Seeel
Polley
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