Witness details rail rate cases in Standard Oil hearings
Washington November 25 B F Mitchell general freight agent Western division Newport News Mississippi Valley Railroad testifies before the interstate commerce commission in Standard Oil rate disputes. He says charges are based on car rather than capacity, a clerical error case is noted, and the commission rules on bill of particulars for discrimination claims.
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Washington
B. F. Mitchell
Western Division
Newport News & Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil
Ice
Russell
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Company
Rice
Standard Oil Company
Foster Heads to Washington After Canada Trade Report
Ottawa reports Minister of marine and fisheries G E Foster departs for Washington tomorrow. He delayed departure to supervise an elaborate report on Canada United States trade relations. The work involved eight to ten clerks three fishing cruiser captains and six typewriters. it is now printed. Foster plans to present the Canadian historical viewpoint if the commission advances.
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Ottawa
Ont
G. E. Foster
Baltimore & Ohio
Standard Oil
G. FE. Foster
Canada
Unvaccinated Children Reported Violations at School
Dr. Cyrus Edson reported to the board of health that school vaccination rules were systematically violated. At one school 130 of 520 children were unvaccinated as teachers and principals neglected the issue. The board ordered future admissions only with a certificate from the board.
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New York
Cyrus Edson
Board of Health Today
Maritime Passenger Trades Across Ports in Late November
A list of ships arriving or departing various ports including Antwerp Cardiff Gibraltar Havee Leith Glasgow Leith New York and Baltimore. Entries show vessel names origins routes and dates such as Mozart from Rio Marina to Philadelphia Blagdon from New Orleans to cval and Dorset from Swansea to New York with multiple connections among Liverpool Montreal Bremen and Brunswick.
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Antwerp
Pennland
New York
Glen Tanar
Savannah
Cardiff
Chalmsey
Miramichi
Gibraltar
Mozart
Rio Marina
Philadelphia
Havee
City of Newcastle
Charleston
Liverpool
Imbros
Norfolk
Carolina
Dinburgh
Brunswick
Germanic
Leith
Montauk
Bremen
Muriel
St Croix
Bergenseren
Port-de-Paix
Pauillac
Chateau Leoville
Bordeaux
Weser
Baltimore
Genoa
Independente
Toronto
Montreal
Paylesford
Wilmington
Glasgow
Cynthia
Thanemore
Nova
Elegant imported lamps and tall lamps at Keeler Co
Keeler & Co at Site 91 Washington Street near Elm offers an array of elegant imported metal lamps priced from 8 dollars to 15 dollars and a large selection of tall lamps with novel patterns selling for 13 dollars and up.
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Keeler & CO
Washington Street
Elm
Revolutionary Talks Stir Paris Meeting and M Grévy Crisis
Paris reports show a large revolutionary gathering at Salle de Ferrier with 2000 attendees where deputies attacked M Ferry and urged popular forces to oppose oppression. Other items note Grévy’s position, Rouvier’s stance, and possible resignation actions amid a volatile political scene.
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Paris
Vaillant
Salle de Ferrier
Camelinet
Basty
M. Ferry
Hotel de Ville
Tuileries
MM. Lockroy
Granet
M. Montjou
M. Grévy
Mr. Grévy
Rouvier
Say
M. Lockroy
Saussier
War Ministry
Floquet
Ferry
de Freycinet
M. Rouvier
M. Wilson
Madier de Moentjou
le Paris
Grévy
British Irish Question Sparks Liberal Club Split Likely
London reports discuss Mr Balfours letter on Mr Obrien clothing incident and prison treatment while John Morley and Lord Salisbury clash over Ireland policy. A National Liberal Club split vote looms as Davitt urges Irish settlement of land question with landlords. Denis McNamara jailed in Ennis for selling United Ireland copies.
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London
John Morley
Hull
Bright
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
National Liberal Club
Liberal Party
Michael Davitt
Carlisle
England
Gladstone
Dunit
Denis McNamara
Ennis
United Ireland
William O’brien
Germanys Foreign Policy in Imperial Gazette Report
Berlin dispatch notes the Landwehr and Landsturm reorganization aims to raise defensive strength with modest financial sacrifice. Reichstag telegram from Crown Prince seeks to reassure about his ailment and duties. Paris notes French papers scoff at an Orleanist plot to discredit Germany while Monarchists seek peace. Vienna telegram mentions Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria and his mother Princess.
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Berlin
Germany
Kreuz Zeitung
Paris
Moniteur
Orleanist
Cologne
Russia
Journal
Des Debats
Vienna
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Clementine Denies Cologne Gazette Allegations
Clementine announces a formal denial of insinuations published by the Cologne Gazette alleging family misconduct. The statement rejects the accusations and affirms the family's good name.
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Clementine
Cologne Gazette
Banquet Honors Prince of Wales at Temple Benchers Dinner
London November 25 A banquet given by the benchers of the Temple marked the end of the Prince of Wales's year as treasurer. Mr. Phelps the American minister toasted the Prince. The Prince replied with courtesy and hope for lasting goodwill between Britain and America. Phelps thanked the Prince for his kindness and pledged to promote lasting friendship.
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London
The
Temple
Prince of Wales
Phelps
Mr. Phelps
America
Rumor Denied on Austro Russian War Prospect
A semi official denial states no immediate Austro Russian war danger. Berlin Post remarks are contradicted by Count Kalnoky and official circles. A Europe wide conflict is deemed impossible if Austria is attacked as Germany and Italy would assist. Bert notes Russian troop westward movement toward Germany continues.
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Berlin
Count Kalnoky
Russia
Austria
Germany
Italy
Europe
Bert
Defense Opens in Most Case As He Denies Meeting Attendance
Lawyer Howe argues police witness Lachs did not attend Kraemer Hall meeting. Witnesses Schenk and Schultzer dispute introducer, while Creelman and Dreyfus offer time notes on the night. Testimony touches on Most's anti government views and alleged statements before adjournment.
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New York
Howe
Most
Lachs
Kraemer Hall
Adolph Schenk
Staten Island
Moritz Schultzer
Freiheit
Grinnell
Gary
James Creelman
Herald
Mr. Dreyfus
Mr. Creelman
Dreyfus
Creelman
Kraemer’s Hall
Creekoan
Charles Judis
Mr. Nicoll
Emile Kossz
Ost
United States
Frederick Olwig
Schultzer
Schenck
Dover collision verdict cites officer error in bow crossing
Dover coroner's jury finds the W. A. Scholten crossed the Rosa Mary without allowing for the tide, faulting Scholten's officers. The Ebro rescuing steamer praised for its conduct. Magistrate in London orders a fraud summons against banker Henry Louis Bisehoffsheim for 1874 £47,000 false pretences. Petroleum from Chatun wells in seloochistan to Sibi via 65 mile conduit. Nihilists arrested in St. Petersburg after resistance. Ex-Empress Eugénie’s illness reportedly mild. she walks daily.
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Reichstag
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Scholten
Henry Louis Bischoffsheim
James MacHenry
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W. A. Scholten
Ebro
Westminster Police Court
Henry Louis Bisehoffsheim
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
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Amsterdam
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Fatal Rail Crash Near Cochrane Mills In Pennsylvania
Two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided near Cochrane Mills fifteen miles from Pirrseura Pennsylvania at 10 15 this morning. Three men were killed and five injured as wreckage piled high with locomotives and cars overturned. The telegraph operator at Finleyville, a 24 year old woman, failed to deliver orders.
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Penn
Wheeling
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Cochrane Mills
Harry Bell
John Riordan
Brekeman
William Peddiman
Thomas Gates
Frank Appleby
Peter McGann
Thomas Flann
Patrick Goff
Finleyville
Insurance case decided after Joliet fence factory fire
An important insurance case was decided here today with the companies defeated. Joliet Barbed Wire Fence Company's Joliet establishment burned weeks earlier. Insurance firms paid over 100000 then sued to recover claiming incendiary fire led by J. M. Whyte. Whyte claimed at instigation of Lambert Bishop. Whyte to be arrested.
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Lambert & Bishop
Whyte
Winter street openings ban sparks worker complaints
New York on November 25 reports an order by Commissioner of Public Works Newton prohibiting street openings or excavations during winter or after December 1, drawing protests from workers who claim up to 5000 men may lose jobs.
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New York
Newton
Control of the Northern Railroad
Toronto report states General Manager Barker’s English visit leads to Grand Trunk Railway Company to acquire and operate the Northern railway after OD de.
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Northern Railroad
Toronto
Ont
Barker
England
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Northern Railway
Woman Seeks Absolute Divorce Amid Alleged Cruelty
Florine N Wilson petitions for absolute divorce from Levi Wilson in the Supreme Court at Provence. Testimony describes night injuries and forceful acts including dragging, slapping, and threats. Abuses cited span Florida and Charleston. jewelry loss and financial control noted. Case resumes Saturday morning.
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Supreme Court
Florine N. Wilson
Levi Wilson
Florida
Charleston
Farnum’s
Atkinson Proposes Purchase of Maritime Provinces
Edward Atkinson of Boston argues in a new letter that Canada should buy Maritime provinces as a business deal. He claims depts could be shared by the United States, provinces would gain railways and lighter taxes, and emigration would slow with American integration. He estimates a purchase price not exceeding 50 million dollars.
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New York
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Chamber of Ecommerce
Maritime Provinces
Canada
United States
New England
Great Britain
Atkinson
Parker and agent clash over December engagements
The Rev. Dr. Parker and Major Pond clash over December engagements as Parker cancels shows citing weak strength. Lectures at Heston North Adams Lynn Portland Norwich and Bridgeport are affected. A row over the Beecher eulogy arises as Parker charged regular rates with expenses deducted, reducing the memorial fund.
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N. Y
Parker
Beecher
Major Pond
Heston
North Adams
Lynn
Portland
Norwich
Bridgeport
Foreigner claiming to be Baron von Wallenstein freed in Reapine
A man in Reapine, Pennsylvnia, alleging Austrian nobility, was discharged after police noted his false pretence case. New Haven officials declined to assist, saying the aim was to learn his movements. He admitted borrowing $15 in New Haven while sick and plans to travel to Cincinnati with alleged influential friends.
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Panama Canal
John Most
New York
William H. Dorsey
Henry J. Hubbard
Family Fund Society
John Tyler
Baron von Wallenstein of
Austria
Reading
Penn
Reapine
Baron von Wallenstein
New Haven
Conn
von Wallenstein
Lie
Cincinnati
French syndicate seals spelter market in Midwest
The Age of Steel reports a French syndicate has cornered the spelter market through agents in Missouri Illinois and Kansas. About 26 000 tons or three fourths of U S annual output are affected. Furnaces seem sold for November December and perhaps January. Prices rise and 5 cent offers to St Louis are refused.
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St. Louis
Age of Steel
Missouri
Ilinois
Kansas
Westinghouse Deal Ratified by Stockholders
At a November 25 meeting in Pirrigura Pennsylvania stockholders of the Westinghouse Electric Company ratified a deal with the Consolidated Electric Light Company of New York. The transaction is described as among the most important in the nation and, punch by claim, grants the consolidated firm a near monopoly on incandescent lighting.
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Consolidated Electric Light Company of
New York
Washington
Randall
Committee On Appropriations
Representative Wise
Virginia
Northern Railroad
Grand Trunk
Wilson
Joliet, Ill
Edward Atkinson
Provinces
Dr. Parker
Major Pond
County Democracy
Powderly
Pirrigura
Penn
Westinghouse Electric Company
Powderly retirement looms in Knights of Labor turmoil
In Chicago and Philadelphia reports General Master Workman Powderly intends to resign only if forced by events. Richard Griffiths, next in line, warns of grave unease but notes improvements under Powderly. Powderly denies a resignation letter and says he will not resign this year.
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Grinnell
Board of Trade
Griffiths
Powderly
Chcaco
Richard Griffiths
Knights of Labor
Order
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
K. T. Gould
Indianapolis
Gould
Minneapolis
Wrecked Scholten: List of Saved Passengers Updated
New York cable from Neherland-American Steamship Company reports saved passengers: Henry Kenyon Gustav Browmansky Herman Husels Gustave Will Guiseppe Da Bertolini Peter Jemchowski Max Becker Janos Pecheny Janos Takase Johann Gund Andreas Altka Herman Weide. Total saved now 102 of 21 aboard. ship to be blown up to clear navigation.
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Neherland-American Steamship Company
Scholten
Henry Kenyon
Gustav Browmansky
Herman Husels
Gustave Will
Guiseppe da Bertolini
Peter Jemchowski
Max Becker
Janos Pecheny
Janos ‘Lakase
Johann Gun
Princeton Defeats Johns Hopkins In Scrappy Football Clash
Barrcore, Md. Princeton College defeated Johns Hopkins University 16 to 0 in a rough contest. Brownlee, Princeton full back, sprained his ankle early and left for a substitute. New Haven polo game ended in a 5 to 3 score as New Haven and Hartford failed to please spectators.
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Barrcore
Scrab
Princeton College
Johns Hopkins University
Brownlee
Princeton
New Haven
Conn
New Havens
Hartfords
County Democrats Celebrate Election Results at Cooper Union
The New York jubilee praised state and city election outcomes at Cooper Union. John Devlin presided and forecast Cleveland’s nomination in 1888. Speakers included Charles A. Dana praising Fellows and attacking Pulitzer and Platt. Ex-Gov Dorsheimer also spoke.
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Cooper Union
John Devlin
Cleveland
Henr George
Charles A. Dana
John R. Fellows
Nicol
Joseph Pulitzer
Thomas C. Platt
Dorsheimer
Mr. Fellows
Sudden Death of Princeton Man Amos Bailey
Amos Bailey of Princeton Calais Maine dropped dead last night from paralysis of the brain while awaiting pension papers. He was about 40, leaves a widow and child. Officials note twenty five similar deaths in the past three months within five miles of Calais.
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Princeton
Callais
Amos Bailey
Calais
Ex Senator Yale Faces Suit Over $100,000 Book Entries
Ex Senator Charles D. Yale appeared in Superior Court in New Haven as a defendant in a suit by Simpson-Hall-Miller Company alleging false entries in his books as treasurer to the amount of $100,000. Yale also filed suit to recover $13,000 he says the firm owes him.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles D. Yale
Superior Court
Simpson-Hall-Miller Company
Yaie
Rumor of Court of Appeals Swing in Sharp Case
New York on November 25 reports that the Court of Appeals decision in the Jacob Sharp case is expected on Tuesday and that four of seven judges may favor setting aside the conviction.
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Sharp
New York
Court of Appeals
Jacob Sharp
Tnesday
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