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Sued for Divorce. By Mrs. Ermina Carry Nicholson, daughter of the late Edward Francis Carry (onetime president of Pullman Co.); Col. W. F. Nicholson, U. S. A. retired, Pullman Co. vice president...
...blaze in Patrick O'Leary's barn at 137 De Koven St. on the night of Oct. 8, 1871, the city convulsed in agony, caught its breath. It shook its head, came up for a final, triumphant round. Among its innovators were: Cyrus McCormick and his reaper; George Pullman and his "palace car"; Pinkerton and his sleuths; Bross and his Tribune; Frances Willard and her "praying women"; Brunswick, Balke and their billiard table; Rand McNally and his maps; Crane and his valves; Kimball and his pianos; Kuppenheimer and his clothes...
...Indiana one man said: "If Harrison's mayor [of Chicago] I'm going to the Fair, but I'm going to wear nothin' but tights and carry a knife." MacMonnies molded a statue; George Pullman put up cigar money; the Fair was held. The day it closed Mayor Harrison got three lead shots in his middle and died...
...average private car. without special equipment, costs from $100,000 upwards. Its operation about the country by a non-railroad-owner requires payment of 25 full fares and as many Pullman surcharges. If the car is attached to a limited train. 25 extra-fares are added...
...rich man who owns no private car may rent one from the Pullman Co. at a minimum rate of $175 for two days or less and $75 per day thereafter, in addition to carrying charges...