Startling confession and West Virginia speculation boom
The article reviews a startling confession in a homestead case and then analyzes a recent specul ative boom in West Virginia cities like Morgantown and Charleston. It contrasts dishonest schemes in Basin City with legitimate development efforts in Moundsville, Central City, and others where investors gained value.
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Virginia
Kentucky
West Virginie
Moundsville
Central City
Charleston
Kenava
Charles Town
Palemont
Morgantown
Buckhenoon
Camden-on-auley
West Virginia
Buoma
Late Sen Wahi Models Exhibit at Ubareeia Fair
The Models of the Late Senator were shown in Ubareeia with two sculptors presenting clay figures. Washington exhibitors J. Dunbar and Lot Plancery contributed plaster models as the committee weighed approval. The event, tied to state act provisions, drew lawmakers W. A. MacCurkle J. Faulkurn and others, amid scheduling changes and upcoming congress extra sessions.
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Senn Wahi
Momma
W. Vay
Dohe I Konaa
Modela
U.S. J
Lot Plancery
Washington
Howl Warner
Nov
W. A. MacCurkle
J. Faulkurn
Dn. Camden
Vreedent Rankin Wiley
State Senate
1. W. Shaw
House of Delegates
J. E. Dana
Charlesoa
A. W. Campbell
Wheeling
Bu Suweting
Earth
Curio filled notes mix odd facts and long lists
An OCR fragment lists various curiosities and notes from different eras and places. It mentions a bronze royal crown, spider silk reaching the world, maple sugar bounty totals, beliefs of South Sea Islanders, a Paris Berlin pneumatic tube, a giant cat in Worcester, two unusually tall sisters in London, Dr Li Po Tai, and other miscellaneous biographical and antiquarian items. It reads like a scattershot news digest of oddities and biography with dates and places sprinkled throughout.
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Ives
Obles
Romsnia
New York
San Francisco
Tada
South Sea
London
Li Po Tai
San Praguisco
Proctor
Richard A. Proctor
San Diego
Cal
Petra
The Largest Crater Near Kuma Moto Japan
A fragment describes Aso San crater in Kumamoto Japan as the world’s largest by circumference with a 30 mile reach, 29,000 residents, hot springs, farms, shrines, and a historic eruption in 154. It notes a half mile crater diameter and volcanic activity shaping the region and local life.
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Kumamoto
Japan
Aso San
Komemots
Demand for Gold Payments Spreads in Drug Trade
Investigation shows many drug specialties now demand payment in gold. Importers in other trades and domestic manufacturers have begun stamping gold payments on bills or considering it. Merchants cite government uncertainty and urge gold collection, noting precedent in silk drafts and exchange payments in gold if premiums rise.
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York
China
Syndicate debts drag Schlesinger ore mines into court
A Chicago and Northwestern creditors move to attach the Buffalo mine near Negaunee Michigan, part of the Schlesinger Syndicate once the world’s largest iron ore producer. Adolph Schlesinger, the New York attorney for the syndicate, cites massive liabilities and output cuts, while other firms confirm stress. The action spans Buffalo mine property and northern Michigan holdings valued in the millions, with other banks and lenders facing uncertainty as multiple firms report strains and possible closures.
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Negaunee
Mich
Schlesinger Spedicato
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Adolph Schlesinger
New York
hisoMce
Schlesinger
ChevaLaxo, O
Schlesinger Syndicate
Buffalo Mines
Northwestern Railroad Company
Macwauxee
Wis
Boda
Schielsinger
Buffalo Mine
Stadien
Schiessingers
Michi
Kanana Cive
Northrop Bank of
Bank of Commerce
Northrup
Volunlidrga
Breidenthal
J. Chick
Northrup Bank
National Bank of Kansas City
National Banks
St. Lows
Western Union
J. Bogard
Targent
John H. Vetta
Bogand
Inon
Slame
Bocard
Boston Foundry Failure Ties to Schlesinger Syndicate
Boston Foundry Company fails amid heavy liabilities and notes due to banks. The Schlesingers own mines in Northern Michigan and operate separate corporations, with the Boston unit's collapse tied to unpaid paper. Financial distress spans the backer network and broader mineral and industrial interests.
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Cmicaco
Boston Foundry Company
Schlesinger Syndicate
Schilesingers
Schiesingers
Michigan
Tse Ohapin
Etalon
Mars
Boston
Otter
Schresngers
Wasatxaras
New York
Coffee Exchange
Gresham
United States
Brazil
Officiids
Blekert
Western Union ‘Thegrapt Company
Honolulu
Ingenious cat power scheme described in factory tale
An inventor explains a method to extract electricity from a cat using a mile long glass pipe system and a mechanical rubber rat driven by a small storage battery. The device, tested behind a factory, supposedly powered elevators and machinery while keeping the city calm, though the story mixes quirky anecdotes and drifting dialogue.
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Grand Avenue
Rondy
Weltus & Milwauean
Milwaukee
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