Pinkertons dominate private security empire built on family ties
The Pinkerton brothers Bill and Rob Pinkerton head a vast private security network with Chicago and New York offices and agencies in Boston Philadelphia Kansas City Denver and more. They employ about 5000 men and run arsenals with firearms, charging clients daily fees around eight dollars. Their operation hinges on business principles, careful recruitment, and a vast criminal records library.
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Pinkertos
William A
Robert A
Bill
Rob
St. Paul
Allan Pinkerton
Ein Pinkerton
Chicago
Pinkertons
New York
Pinkerton Pectives
America
Exis
Tdness
Bob
Pinkerton
Bill” Pinkerton
Europe
New Zealand
Delaware
Stonewall Jackson Soothes Rough Rations Shortage
A Confederate veteran recalls Stonewall Jackson encountering a hungry company beside the Rappahannock. Jackson promises relief and soon the men receive ample rations, illustrating his practical leadership as told by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Stonewall Jackson
Rappahannock
Jackson
Atlanta Constitution
Rich Bismuth Deposits Found in Queensland Reef
A Brisbane special reports rich bismuth deposits in North Queensland. Dr Jurant and Dr Flatau of Sydney view carbonate ore from a reef traced for about 100 yards. a shaft goes 35 feet with strong ore, 85 percent metal. They return to Brisbane with 260 pounds and plan to ship refined ore to Bowen and London.
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Brisbane
Sydney
New South Wales
Herald
Northueensland
Jurant
Flatau
Bowen
Snendtiz
Elliott Brothers
Tant
England
London
Remarkable Combination Well in Pittsburg Factory Site
A Swker factory in Pittsburg struck a combination well that yields fresh water, salt water, and gas in one flow. At 100 feet fresh water appeared, at 200 feet salt water and gas followed, with two casings for salt water gas and fresh water. The system lights the area when the gas is ignited and the water is drawn.
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Pittsburg
Swker
Eage
Marvin
Ous
Monkey Saves Sailors in Ship Fire Off Pernambuco
Mrs. James Lewis recounts aboard the clipper Stephen D. Horton a fire in the hold caused by jute and saltpetre. Fire fought for hours, explosions followed, nine men and the captain's party survived in two boats after they were ashore near Pernambuco. the pet monkey survived with them.
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James Lewis
Lewis
Stephen D. Horton
Pernambuco
Calcutta
New York
Cargiff
Valparaiso
England
The Supreme Court Colossus Justice Gray Described
A New York Star gossip column recalls Justice Gray at a Washington reception with Minister Carter, noting his bachelor life, a grand house, and a penchant for privacy. The piece adds humorous anecdotes about his reactions to women and a playful image of the guarded but human judge.
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Justice Gray
Supreme Court
Washington
Minister Carter
Sandwich Islands
Spoford
Librarian of
Congress
Siar
Monster Wild Hogs Found Near Crawfordville
Daniel Vickers, once living in Pin Hook Wakulla County Florida, moved to Crawfordville seventeen years ago. He returned to his old area while hunting and found a monster hog weighing about 500 pounds with tusks visible from 250 yards, a survivor of his escaped stock.
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Daniel Vickers
Ostrich Strength Compared to Cow in Eye Contact Claim
A humorous comparison notes that an ostrich may kick harder than a cow but cannot switch you in the eye with its tail, highlighting an odd contrast between agility and visual behavior.
Kemp's Balsam advertisement promises free sample bottles
An advertising notice touts Kemp's Balsam for coughs and colds in a peculiar way. The proprietor authorizes druggists to give free sample bottles to customers before purchase, with large bottles priced at 2s and $1. The text urges a trial, claiming it may save you from consumption.
Patti Plays Romeo and Juliet in Paris for Big Fees
Patti consents to sacrifice about $5,000 a night to perform in Paris in Gou nod's Romeo et Juliette. The move highlights her high price for the role and the international venue.
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Patti
Paris
Catarrh Cure Promised by Clergyman Found Remedy
A clergyman with years of catarrh finally found a prescription that cured him and saved his life. Readers may obtain the recipe free by sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence at 88 Waren St New York.
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J. A. Lawrence
Waren St
N. Y
Ely
R. H. Cressengham
18Th Street
Brooklyn
Byron farmer and five daughters total over a thousand pounds
Isaiah Walton, a Georgia farmer near Byron, has five married daughters whose combined weight exceeds 1,000 pounds.
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Isaiah Walton
Byron, Ga
Radical Cure for Epileptic Fire Proclaimed
To the Editor a reader claims a positive remedy cures the worst cases and offers a free sample bottle and treatise to any sufferer who provides a mailing and express address. Kespy H G Root M C 183 Pearl St New York signs the letter.
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Kespy
H.G. Root
M. C
Pearl St
New York
Woman in Sealskin Sacque Draws Quiet Attention
A woman wearing a handsome sealskin sacque provokes furtive glances from other women, reflecting the garment's striking appeal and social interest in mink fur fashion.
Fragmentary ad copy with medical remedies and quotes
An OCR fragment shows promotional text for Piso's Cure for Consumption and Dr Isaac Thompson Eye-Water. It includes brief phrases about fate and a boy, plus notices about advertising rates and a reference to a Dr. Thompson product. Sas
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Isaac Thompson
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Supreme Court Colossus
Monster
W. L. McKay
Spreran
Sas
Hood
Heood
Lowell
Heod
C. IL. Hood & CO
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Scott
W. L. Douglas
West
Police
Lalockton, Mass
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D.C
Cincinnati
Bryant’s College
Main St
Buffalo
Blair's
Reed Pico
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Catarre
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Hayfever
USA
Augusta
Meine
Piso
Canis
Geneva
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Inaty
Ohio
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Seedsman
East
Sumner
Maine
Atoes
Desiensiain
National Sheet Metal Roofing CO
East Twentieth St
New York City
Brewster's
Itoé
Brewster Mig. Co
Holly, Mich
Curtis Publishing CO
Philadelphia
Warsin
Crom'nealing
Furter
Fairy
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Dearborn &T
Fuix
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