Rackat crank exposes counterfeit schemes in government era
A sprawling report details counterfeiters and cranks targeting officials, describing letters and circulars sold as genuine, the use of Mr Wallace W Hall style warnings, and a wave of fraudulent schemes across New York Chicago St Louis. It notes imports of counterfeit notes and a push to solicit funds and cooperation from victims amid a broad expose of crime networks and their tactics.
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Seale Sebo
Wallace W. Hall
Bit Soc
Smistant
United States
New York
Chicmyn
St Lovie
Fetter
Amelie Stegunt
Ant
Atv
Triend
Seibing
Anythar Masie
Sillance
Tie
Todd
Washington
Ole
Srsiks
Eame
Uve Ie Chi
Bantes She United
Antie Ei Atte &Ponsing
Froude
Sterling
New York Social Scene Sees Langdon and Chamberlain Rivalry
In New York City society notes a clash between Miss Marine Langdon of Cleveland and Miss Jennie Seclin of New York. Comments compare Langdon’s pedigree, wealth, and European appeal with Seclin’s social star power. The piece highlights Langdon as a potential pioneer American social figure and notes regional admiration for the Cleveland lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Riek” Aymilieg
Jennie
New York
Cleveland
Europe
Wales
Losin
Mise Chamberlain
Marine Langdon
Amore Onal Senate
Philip Schuyler
Anil
Mieshielain
Pretty Women's Pranks and Midnight Sonnet
A garbled OCR style fragment describes women with pretty teeth and hands, social behavior, and modes of posing. It references a Midnight a Sonnet, mentions an opening with a tune, and hints at sleeker, artistic descriptions amid fragmented lines and stray phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Bowery Night: Variety Saloon Life and Notable Characters
A Bowery observer walks with an actor journalist along Catharine Street and describes the Bowery’s mix of saloons, variety shows, and performers. He contrasts it with London's streets, notes the diverse crowd, the cheap lunches, and the living curiosities behind the theater facade. The piece blends social commentary with portraits of actors, managers, and street life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Giles
Hva Deen
Dnertheensiaste
Berlin
Coulevard de Sarassbourg
Pacis
Whitechapel
New Cut
Shoreditch
Hishopagate
Particoat Lane
Parniar
Ibissit
Narolf Bowery
Serig-Comitian
Bi Invest
Ako
Bijou
Dewery
Neabe Thalia Theatre
Huihling
Satunkey
Union Square
Morton House
Criterion
Lotos
Treas
Siz
Luis
Peett Qeed
Joe Jefferson
Hag
Ferrigan & Hurt
Vanmet
Auiong
Hie
Ian Agitator
Audienee
Fifth Avenue
Olices
Bat
Lange Yacety
Bowery
Thor
Offering & Wight
Min
Regent Street
Mrs
Weiling
Carlyle
Early American books listed with limited edition prints
A catalog of forthcoming works in American letters notes six hundred copies of Putnam’s edition de luxe Holland and its People by E de Amicis. It highlights new authors Turgeneff and Victor Cousins definitive history, illustrations by Abbey and Pyle, and forthcoming pieces by Leslie Stephen and Edward Sk. The list also mentions Mummership by Brenon and stories by Woolson and Stockton, with Harper’s serials and Bowed plans for the November Century edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinley Library
Putnam's
Messrs
Didier
Paris
Victor Cousins
Philosphy
M. Barthelemy Saint Hilaire
Tongues in pickle and a talkative wife in the press
A fragment of dialogue and reflections on marriage from The Rocheresne Express and Full River Advance describe a jeering courtroom scene and the hazard of silent spouses. It contrasts sharp tongue riddling with the danger of neglect and mere gossip in domestic life.
Baseball and Bargers Across Fragments of Old Newspapers
A collage of quips, jokes, and snippets from various papers. Items touch on baseball pitchers, defense of catchers, provincial remarks about trades, barbers, and a toyish line about a grandfather clock. The tone mimics satirical notes from multiple 19th century issues.
Chicago’s Wildcat Land Kingpins and Lost Fortunes
A long-winded Chicago reminiscence traces Sam Walker a major real estate speculator who hollowed out a fortune during a city boom. Once controlling over 20 million in property his failures during downturns left him with nothing and a posthumous legend of wildcat schemes. The piece compares him with others who bet big on swamp land and West Division blocks, noting courts still revisit his estate and asserting Chicago’s real estate fortunes shaped the city’s growth and culture.
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Cwclap
Sara Walker
Chicago
Sam
Walker
Sam Walker
Hhis
Potter Palmer
Grant
Apna
Vretar
Philo Carpenter
Thas
Carpenter
Tigard
Ireley
Ownley
Buffalo
Berry
Sancere
Sud
Manny
Rourne
Board of Trade
Esas Fyulltroge
A Lady's Opinion Endorses Peruna Remedy
Mrs Gee of Gilbert Bryan Ohio writes of her recovery after using Dr Hartman Co Peruna and The Mile of Life book. She describes severe illness, facial swelling, and bone pains, then rapid improvement and renewed mobility after starting Peruna. John Ferguson of Gallitzin Pa also praises Peruna and requests another copy of The Miles of Life.
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Gee
Gilbert
Bryan
Ohio
Hartman & Co
Columbus
Tim
Perrin
Consumpton
Rad
Kragon
Chicago
Milo Ingram
John Perguson
Gallitzin
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Gotha
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Reid
Charactira
Nw York WI
White Tail
Catharine Street
Broadgar
Wilkie Co E
Patrick Henry
Hamerton
Human Intercourse
Emerson
Me. F
Palgrave
Biewie
George Ticknor Curtis
Tourgee
Cinsar
Iy Fords
Howard and
Hurlbert
Edward Brwrail Hale
Abbey
Reinhardt
Brander Matthews
Sheridan
Mr. Bently
Charles Reade
Mr. Reade
Ibn Book
Ameo
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England
Lyton
Finzy
Profesor McMaeler
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Turgéneff
Clara
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Pernowse Ots
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Howard Pyle
Mr. Stedmar
Leslie Stephen
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John Brenon
Constance F. Woolson
Anup
Davis Vouglas
Edinburgh
Hinds
Henry Vane
Silas Lapham
Ip Fong Stock
Free Joe
Joel Chandler Harrie
Thomas Aslapvier
Mary Hallock Foote
Tony
Bere
Thia Eyeryone
Baseball and Bargers
Lan Tittuther
Lermek
Puck
Thelasu
Paxton Transcript
Gorham
Philwathropist
Burlington Free Press
Burlington Free
Guirla
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Bloomington
Nfid
Maine
Charlie
Dalis Lockwood
Dave
Yonkers Statesman
Philadelphia
Norristown Herald
Eye of Tih
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Sanford
Patarth
Lawlabiegh
Andres Ier
Mase
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Collins Myoltaics
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W. Va
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Alex, Laing
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JA. Miller
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KA. McAbe
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Louisiana State Lottery Company
Aline Monty
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Ara Andel
Rich & Frmerre Lund
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Peuple
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