Praise for Miss Parkinson Makes Paris Debut Sparkle
In Eastern Philadelphia Elizabeth Parkinson grand niece of Mrs. John V. McCullom gains praise in Paris for a debut in Le Dame aux Camelias. Critics hail her rich voice and predict operatic stardom. Mrs McCullom credits early support and cable confirmations of her niece’s success. The Philadelphia Press notes the musical family and Miss Parkinsons early promise.
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Philadelphia
Paris
Elizabeth Parkinson
John V. McCullom
Spruce Street
Parkinson
Atorm
Miss Parkinson
Misa Markinson
Miizaheth
Mirkingom
Phi
Mes. McCellam
Mise Parkinson
Lekme
New Trial Granted for Howard in Goebel Case
Frankfort Ky December 17 James Howard of Lay County was granted a new trial by the Kentucky Court of Appeals for the murder of William Goebel. Caleb Powers, former secretary of state under Governor Taylor, was also granted a new trial ten days ago while serving life for complicity in the Goebel conspiracy. The ruling follows a period of political tension as the court’s composition shifts with January first reshaping the balance of five Democrats and four Republicans. Democratic judges opposed printing new trials.
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Frankfort
James Howard
Lay County
William Goebel
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Caleb Powers
Taylor
Goebel
Howard
Powers
Republican Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Colorado Democrats Win
Colorado Democrats claim a court ruling dismissing a writ that would have forced the state board to certify a contested San Juan county representative election. The decision preserves executive control and could affect United States Senate seating, with party balance in the legislature a potential result. Also noted: General Pen Not, famed 38 year old two foot one inch Japanese midget of Barnum and Bailey fame, was found dead.
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Denver
Colo. Dee
Court of Appell
Jade Paltier
State Board of Ean
House
Arap
Lane
Pores
New York
General Pennot
Barnui
Porepaugh & Bella
Ber Teduy
Champ Clark Likely To Lead Democratic Speaker Bid
Washington Dec 19 Democrats from Missouri plan to nominate Representative Champ Clark for the party’s Speaker designation in the next Congress. DeArmond may step aside, Clark seen as likely to unite the delegation, with earlier ambitions rekindled by supporters. The move signals a bid to secure Democratic floor leadership despite prior leadership doubts.
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Washington
Missouri
Champ Clark
Representative DeArmond
DeArmond
Clark
Capitol
Richardson
Andijan Earthquake Destroys City in Ferghana Region
A major earthquake destroyed Andijan in Ferghana government yesterday. Fatalities unclear. survivors face starvation. Shocks reached New Marghelan and surrounding villages. a long railway line was wrecked. Food and clothing are being sent to Andijan, a key Central Asia hub on the Transcaspian railroad near Tashkend.
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Ashkabad
Russian Turkestan
Andijan
Ferghana
New Marghelan
Andijan Ia
Russian Central Asia
Khokand
Tashkend
Central Asia
Peshawar
India
Great Britain
Library on Labor Purchases by Crerar Library
The John Crerar library in Chicago buys 4 000 volumes and 4 000 pamphlets on labor, social problems, and trade unionism from Prof Richard T Ely of Wisconsin. The set, central to labor literature, marks a westward first and public-library first, with price not disclosed. Ely has curated the collection for years, reflecting a laborist viewpoint.
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John Crerar
Chicago
Richard T. Ely
University of Wisconsin
Crerar
West
Ely
Madison
Clement W. Andrews
Andrews
National Mousewives Assortation Faces Dignity Debate
Chicago hosts a heated discussion about elevating domestic work to a profession with technical education and diplomas after one year of employment. Mrs Kreteohevar of the Chicago Woman's club leads the push, with Augusta Levi backing the plan and a committee to implement it.
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Chicago
Corvynt
Spipster
S. Kreteohevar
Elih
Association
Kretschmar
Augusta Levi
Mary Seymore
Lightning rod swindle targets farmers in Hiawatha area
In Hiawatha Kansas on December 18 a lightning rod scammer extracts orders to install rods on farms then secures signed notes for large sums. A pair arrives next day with a $192 note, one man posing as a lawyer pressures farmers with threats of court action to pay most of the sum. The con relies on coercive tactics and verbal contracts.
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Hiawatha
Kan
Conee
Georgia Democrat Proposes 250000 For Sherman Law Enforcement
Representative Barnett of Georgia unexpectedly offered an amendment to the legislative appropriation bill seeking 250000 to enforce the Sherman anti trust law and to direct the attorney general to prosecute violators. The measure drew no recorded objection as both parties aligned in favor. The bill then moved forward with minor revisions and provisions made immediately available.
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Washington
Barnett
Georgia
Sone
Hepburn
Iowa
Nono
Missouri fellow servant law to be reviewed by Supreme Court
Jefferson City notes that the Missouri fellow servant law will be examined by the federal Supreme Court. The Missouri Supreme Court had held the law applies to all railroad employees in Callahan v Merchants Bridge & Terminal Railroad Co. of St. Louis. Colonel John H. Overall of St. Louis represented the railroad, filing a writ of error and appealing to the U S Supreme Court.
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Jefferson City
Federal Supreme Court
Missouri Supreme Court
Callahan
Merchante’ Bridge & Terminal Railroad Company
St. Louis
John H. Overall
Supreme Court of the United States
Electric Bitters Promised To Tame Ills Of System
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters will tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and liver cleanse the blood and restore health. It promises relief from nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues with a guarantee if no benefit. Price listed as 50 cents and offered by H L Tucker druggist.
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Iit
H. L. Tucker
Morgan Officially Proposes Help for Mexican Gold Standard
Intimations have been made that Mexico could secure on favorable terms all the gold it might need if it adopts the gold standard. The offer arose during a loan request to fund public works and buildings. Pierpont Morgan & Co. was among firms making proposals to the Republic.
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City of
Mexico
Pierpont Morgan & Co
Postmaster General Payne Suffers Indigestion Illness
General Postmaster is ILI, Washington, Dec. 18. While en route to the White House to see the President, Postmaster General Payne suffered an acute indigestion attack. He was driven to his hotel, two physicians were summoned, and he showed relief by afternoon. He hopes to be at his office tomorrow.
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Washington
White House
Payne
Mall's Catarrh Cure Promise and Reward Note
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a $100 reward for any case that fails to cure and directs readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cumney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, listing druggists as distributors.
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Mall
Hall
F. J. Cumney & Co
Toledo
O. S
Old Frontiersman Wounded by Accidental Gun Discharge
Cant Frank Leslie, a veteran frontiersman, was seriously wounded when his pistol discharged at San Freverico. While drawing paper, the revolver fell, fired upward four inches, severing his right ear and causing a deep gash. Leslie laments the accident after years of frontier fighting.
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Frank Leslie
San Freverico
Leslie
Verona Man Seeks Kenosha Wife in Letter to Mayor
William H Moist of Verona Pennsylvania writes the Kenosha Wisconsin mayor proposing to wed a local girl since scarce marriageable women in his area are scarce. He notes he is sober industrious and of marriageable age and hopes the mayor can arrange a match. The public letter is expected to draw many proposals.
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William H. Moist
Verona
Kenosha
Wis
Prepared for Trouble in South Africa Mission
Joseph Chamberlain plans a power mission to South Africa sailing on a warship to aid the Chicago Record-Nerild. Involved details include Dele, a gun, and a Liverpool denee pourintiors in the Cenvest district. Region Eegiond has a population of 65 824 in its square tier.
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Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Chicago
Liverpool
Cenvest
Tuipalthies
Eegiond
The Best is the Cheapest Not how good but how cheap is the question
The Twice a Week Republic offers first class news at a low price. It promises complete coverage of important affairs for year round reading. Subscriptions are $1 annually and available via newsdealer, postmaster, or direct mail.
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Republic
Globe-Democrat Promotes World’s Fair Coverage in St Louis
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Globe-Democrat, claiming it is the leading newspaper for World’s Fair coverage and global reach. It asserts wide circulation across states, Canada, Mexico, and beyond, and encourages signups for the coming year.
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St le
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Mrounion
Canada
Mexico
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Rumaia
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National Mousewives’ Assortation
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The
Enat
Geaf al Dr
Sunuel Tce
Fac Simile Signature of
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kutler Station
Wowth
St Lata
St Lonie Express
S.k
Orn
St Loni & Joplin (Limited
Kenere Ciky
Cutler Madison
Butler
Madion
C. Vandertoont
K. C. Pittsburg & Gulf Time
Worland
North Hound
Kanene City Daily Express
AOUTH
Port Arthur
Sanese Tdeo Hiss, Hetonor Seamans ' Opin
Neneho
H. C. Onn
Paes Amt
FanaarMity
Nichols’ Rho
Peat Side Square
Ohio Street
Weat Behool
H.M Cannon
Dentint
Wittoesy Adrian
Christy
MO. S
Roe
Christy & Roe
Mike the
Cash Depar
Tower
Office North Side Square Ser
J. T. Hull
Model Clothing Co
Hagedorn
R Studio
North
Elie Nousra
Hntler, Mo
Onis
Coprnicuts
C. Anrone
Jon
Scientific American
UA & Cc
Bears
Sastoria
Castaua Company
Tore City
Usi
Patie
Getty
Oklahoma City
Ita
NI Sherman
Dal Fort
Tsoiights
al Stra
Red River Division
Frisco
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