Trade Outlook Reports Conservatism in Global Markets
Bradstreet's notes no marked improvement in merchandise movement with generally small volume and low prices. Gains seen in eastern woollen mills and Providence jewelers contrast with quiet Southern centers and weaker banking, exports, and failures, while iron, steel, and wool markets show mixed signs amid weather and demand shifts.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Richmond
Charleston
Savannah
Atlanta
Chicago
Omaha
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
United States
Warning to shoplifters prompts demand for harsher penalties
Leading dry goods firms press for stronger punishment as a cure for shoplifting by wealthy women. Reported include a three month sentence for a first offender and calls for six month terms to deter theft, with inspectors noting increases in profit from felons with sealskin sacks and large pocketbooks.
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Inspector Knox
Post
Chinese Forces Routed Near Tai-Hai-Gen Lines
A Tokyo despatch reports 10,000 Chinese troops from Tai-Hai-Gen advanced on the outer Chinese lines. Artillery fought but the enemy was routed. Oyama heads at Yung-Cheng with scarce fuel and water as engineers repair roads for rapid artillery movement. Outposts see no trace of the enemy, who may retreat to Wei-Hai-Wei. Chinese peace envoys expected in Japan on January 30.
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Halifax
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Hamilton
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Jane
R. G. Dun & Co
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Gray Forge
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Canada
London
Tokio
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Nogi
Tai-Hai- Gen
Yung-Cheng
Oyama
Wei-Hai-Wei
Japan
House Deliberates Merrill Salary Increase Contested
In a lively session the House debated boosting Insurance Commissioner Merrill’s pay by 1500 annually with opposition arguing the bill should go to public service. A 103 to 58 vote sent the measure to Public Service while other measures on Strandway debt and subway acts drew muted attention.
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Haverhill
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Boston
Public Service Committee
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Chelsea
City of Boston
Stocker
Beverly
Senate
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Post
Burrage
Fined Woman in Baby Farm Case in Superior Court
Evelyn A. Johnson was fined 50 dollars by Judge Richardson for taking Arthur Donovan infant for board on March 1 1894 without notifying the State Board of Lunacy and Charity. The case stemmed from the disappearance of the child after a stranger collected him from Johnson. Municipal Court had sentenced her to one year, and the Supreme Court denied habeas relief. appellate arguments focused on affirming the Municipal Court sentence or imposing only a fine.
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Superior Criminal Court
Richardson
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Arthur Donovan
Donovan
Johnson
Supreme Court
Allen
Sughrue
E. B. Powers
Resolution seeks deportation of Archbishop Satolli in Nebraska
In Lincoln Nebraska a lower house discussion centered on a Brown county representative's resolution calling for the deportation of Archbishop Satolli. The petition argues an alien ecclesiastical power undermines American liberty and urges Nebraska lawmakers to press Congress to remove Satolli beyond U S shores.
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Neb
Satolli
Myers
Brown County
Committee On
Newport
Nebraska
State of
Congress
Mar. Satolli
United States of America
Death of Japanese general staff chief Arisugawa Typhoid Toll
London dispatch reports Prince Arisugawa Gawa dead in Tokio from typhoid fever. Field Marshal Prince Komatsu to succeed as chief of the general staff. Arisugawa Taruhito, uncle of the current Japanese emperor, is noted in connection with the line of succession.
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London
Tokio
Arisugawa
Prince Komatsu
Imperial Guard
Arisugawa Taruhito
Japan
Faure Daughter Betrothed To Deputy Descel In France
Paris reports Mile. Lucie Faure, daughter of the President, has been betrothed to M. Paul Descel, a member of the Chamber of Deputies for Hure-et-Loire, signaling a notable alliance within political circles.
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Paris
Mile
Lucie Faure
M. Paul Descel
Chamber of Deputies
Hure-et-Lotr
Haworth's Richelieu Stirs Boston in Mixed Review
Joseph Haworth starred as Richelieu at Castle Square Theatre to a large audience. Critics praised his stagecraft and growth since Hamlet but noted uneven moments in key scenes. Miss Atwell, Price, and Bachelder received commendations for supporting roles. Haworth’s future prospects were highlighted as he faces a thorny path to lasting fame.
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Richelieu
Castle Square Theatre
Haworth
Mr. Haworth
Hamlet
Miss Atwell
Julie
Mark Price
Baradas
Julia Bachelder
Marion
Rosedale
Mrs Mbournie Held Without Bail
Margaret McBournie confessed to drowning her two children and was arraigned in Municipal Court before Judge Brown. After a misunderstanding about examination she waived it and was held for Superior Court without bail.
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Margaret McBournie
Brown
Diphtheria Strikes Maggie Wentzel Teen Hospitalized
Maggie Wentzel an 18 year old domestic fell ill last Saturday with tonsillitis and a diphtheria outbreak. Doctors Lovejoy and Little gave anti toxin at 3 30 pm Thursday and reported marked improvement the next morning. A second application was given yesterday.
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Maggie Wentzel
Mansion J P Perry Stricken at Union Station
J P Perry about 55, believed to reside in Saco Missouri, suffered an apoplectic fit yesterday afternoon at Union station. He was assisted to Station 1 by Patrolman Burr and later taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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J. P. Perry
Saco
Union Station
Burr
Massachusetts General Hospital
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