The Wait for Myndherst Van Doren Ends at Last
After decades of hoping for an inheritance, Martha's husband Stanfield reconsiders wealth as Uncle Myndherst Van Doren nears death and then grows increasingly possessive. Van Doren clings to fortune while the family erodes in poverty and neglect. In his final years the two men share a strange obsession with money, and Stanfield declares he will keep it forever. Martha watches, powerless as the family dissolves and the wealth never materializes into a life.
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Myndherst van Doren
Martha
New York
Stanfield
Essex Street
East Broadway
van Doren
Uncle Myndherst
van Vechten
State Street House
Samuel
State Street
Alfred
Gertrude
Marth
Dreamy lamp and ravaged face haunt dim room
Fragments depict a couple retreating from a haunting scene in a large room lit by a lamp. A faint clicking sound persists as a ravaged face is described, hinting at tension and mystery within the setting.
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Martha
Artificial eggs stun Washington crowd in St. Louis item
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat correspondent reports a patent applicant exhibits artificial eggs that resemble real ones. The eggs are claimed to be chemically identical to natural eggs with a corn meal base and pure albumen white yolk mixture. They are sold at ten cents a dozen and never rot, with shells made in two halves and a membrane lining.
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Washington
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Aggressive Trolley Boss Buys Mexican Rail Lines for Electric System
Henry A. Butters, a London backed capitalist, reached Oakland from Mexico City after purchasing 150 miles of Mexico City street railway lines. He plans to overhaul and electrify the system, selling power to others, citing a $13 million drainage tunnel and coal costs as motivations. Charles Butters of Berkeley is his brother and was involved in Transvaal troubles with John Hays Hammond.
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Henry A. Butters
Oakland
Cal
City of Mexico
Butters
London
City of
Mexico
South Africa
Transvaal
Charles Butters
Berkeley
H. A. Butters
John Hays Hammond
The Thespian Mansions Planned in Three Cities
Plans announced to build Thespian Mansions in Liverpool Dublin and Glasgow to provide superior lodging for touring actors than current options offer.
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Liverpool
Dublin
Glasgow
Capitalists seek canal to straighten Illinois River at Pekin
A Pekin Illinois meeting of prominent capitalists approved a giant project to divert the Illinois River for ten miles between Peoria and Pekin. The plan aims to reclaim thousands of acres, improve river traffic, and support a new factory corridor, seeking government aid to straighten the channel led by H. P. Westerman.
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Pekin
Ill
Illinois
Illinois River
Peoria
H. P. Westerman
Justice Tighe Rules On Muddy Street Skirt Issue
In Brooklyn Justice Tighe funds a verdict in a case between Mrs Minnie Lurbach and bicyclist Charley Lindblatt. After crossing a stormy street she raised her skirt to avoid mud. Lindblatt shouted comments. The judge used common sense and current ideas, fining Lindblatt $25 for his remarks.
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Justice Tighe
Brooklyn
Minnie Lurbach
Charley Lindblatt
Solomon
Butler Street
Lindblatt
Hhe
Iowa Monument Figure Won't Be Draped Amid Debate
The Iowa monument commission, after two hours of debate, voted five to two against clothing the seven foot figure "Iowa" in Calico. Senators Harlan and Judge Trimble favored clothing citing public shock at nudity. The victory praises artist Carl Rohl-Smith as the commission settles the long dispute over traits and portraits.
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Iowa Monument Commission
Iowa
Calico
James Harlan
Trimble
Prairies
Carl Rohl- Smith
Harlan
Senator Harlan
Robert Lincoln
Battle of flowers draws Santa Barbara crowds
The largest crowd in Santa Barbara gathered to watch the battle of flowers feature of the flower festival. A 200-strong Marine detachment from the flagship Philadelphia led the parade with wreaths and bouquets as marines joined the battle with roses. The procession moved under arches of floral designs while flowers flew as ammunition and the field ended littered with roses, marigolds, carnations and other blooms.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Philadelphia
Marine Band
Postmaster General Circulates Cost Of Street Mail Service
Postmaster General Neilson has mailed circulars to street railway officials in major cities asking their view on the likely cost of introducing street railway mail service. The program is set to begin in several cities with rapid transit at the start of the next fiscal year, driven by the favorable results in New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Chicago and Cincinnati. Funding is limited and the department aims to extend the service to as many towns as possible with the July 1 budget.
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Neilson
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Carnegie official to build grand children's hospital in Pittsburgh
Henry C. Frick, chairman of Carnegie Steel, plans a $500,000 hospital for children on 40 acres at Phillips and Forward in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. The Epinal Church will oversee the hospital, which will be paired with a private park and flower garden, aiming for top facilities.
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Carnegie Steel Company
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburgh
Squirrel Hill
Nations pledge exhibit at Paris 1900 show
Twenty four governments including the United States Japan China Persia and most European nations have given officio notice they will exhibit in Paris in 1900.
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United States
Japan
China
Persia
Paris
Collapse of Baron Hirsch Hebrew Colony in Canada
The Canadian Hebrews colony founded by Baron Hirsch has collapsed leaving only about a dozen of the original 800 on site. The setback marks a severe decline for a venture once seen as a hopeful settlement.
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Hebrews
Baron Hirsch
Advertising in London Impact and Reach
Advertising in London accounts for about £4,000,600 in annual spending while roughly 1.5 billion newspaper copies are sold each year, indicating a vast market and strong readership across the city. The figures reflect the scale of commercial messages and press circulation in the capital.
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London
German Voters Favor Gold Standard Over Silver in 1896 Campaign
Mr. Gustav H. Schwab, president of the German Society of New York, states in an interview on May 14 that German Americans will support the party upholding the gold standard. He cites Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Minnesota Missouri New York and other states, and notes German newspapers largely back sound money. He argues German voters will safeguard the monetary system regardless of other issues.
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Gustav H. Schwab
German Society of
New York City
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
West
Ohio
Rutherford B. Hayes
William Allen
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
South
Democrat
Louisville
Kentucky
Democratic Free Silver
New York
Pennylvania
Weather Ends Hay Harvest Threatens Millet Sowed
A weather warning endangers the hay crop and farmers consider switching to Millet or Sowed to salvage yield. The notice urges quick action to protect feeds amid unsettled skies and potential late-season losses.
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Edgar Fawcett
Uguuu
Monument Commission
California
Dakota
Harney
Dakotas
Silver Creek
Bloomingsport
Ind
Pikestone City
Crazy Point
Montana
Alabama
Valley Head
Beaversville
Aladdin Station
Pennsylvania
Miss Harper
University of Chicago
Davida Harper
President Harper
Dean Marian Talbott
Misa Harper
Tillman
Altgeld
Chicago Tribune
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Usiro
Cairo
Ayer
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maes
Lydia C. Pinkham
Pinkham
B. A. Perham
Waynesboro
Lon
Don Purple, Hellebore and
Timothy
Canada
Siegfried & CO
C. Smith
American Tobacco Co
Cornell
Lafayette
Yale
Marlbury
Richmond
Imperial
Princess Royal
Piccadilly
Monte Christo
Fehlman Bros
H. S. Thomas
Ee St
Telephone
Stewart Eay
India
Russia
Russian Empire
Europe
Atlanta Journal
Warren
Sheffield
Harrisburg
Sunbury
Lancaster
Pullman
Erie
Williams
Ice
Fortimore
Kane
Fant
Williamsport
Renovo
Ridgway
Shefield
M. Prevost
J. KR. Wood
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad
York Central
Hudson River
R. RB. Lessee
Daiily Sun
Daily Sun
Vrseerseee Aidady
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Dunkirk R
Fredonia
Bos In
Amy
Cabsae
Sinelalry le
Kalconer
Falconer Junct
Cesese
A. Bakacsvah
Ackley
Russell
Irvineton
Younesvie
Pittstiel
Titusville
City
Pittsburg
Dunkirk
Falconer
Epson J. Weeks
N. Y
H. Ketcham
Gro
H. Daniels
D. C
the Mail Office
Dusty Miller
Verben AB
Mammoth
Thunbergia
Saxii Man Linaria
W. C. Rockwell
Main St
Bradford, PA
Alco
Pisa
W. H. Druen
U.S
MELPS
South America
Peru
Bolivia
Ecuador
Sam
J. C. Burrows
Rangoon
Rome
Rio de Janeiro
Monrovia
Liberia
Bangkok
Siam
San Francisco
Adelaide
South Australia
Mecca
Washington City
Aden
Arabia
Sardou
Richard Strauss
Till Eulenspiegel
Lustice ‘Streiche
Crystal Palace
Princeton College
Kinzua
Bradford
Salamanca
Olean
Tid Toute
Tionesta
Oil City
City Express
Leffard
R. Bell
A. Fellows
Ger
Gen. Passen
Mooney-Brisbane
Corner Main
Clinton Streets
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Barnes
Brookston
Sheffield Junction
Isi'ns Ieeeec
Howland
Rue
Cern
Rookston
Sh la
How
Shemelt
Ea Renee Een
Me Jerry Crary
St. Louis
Ant
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