Sunday Closing League Enforcement Mixes Open Stores
The city saw leniency in enforcing the Penal Code as many shops stayed open on Sunday. Quoted reports note liquor stores and other businesses nominally closed but accessible, with arrests numbering six for Sunday law violations in Elizabeth Street district. The Atlantic Garden hosted concerts for the German hospital as authorities monitored breaches.
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Eumall
Hheir
Nquor
Edgar
Butcher-Alops
Caim
Oon
Elizabeth
Pris
Murray
Abs Poles
Polo
Canalist
Barver
Newest
Rea
Atlantic Garden
Ganner
Sun Thy
Averaberagh
Botih Cauon
Sineenty
Anidny
Aya Lesgue
Joseph Tatrolo
Broadway
Laredo
Joleron Star Act
Suoitdi
Bayon Ra
Une Poles Nan
Larsie
Justics Bixay
Kenty
Iyai
Sayermon
Owithin
Tae
Roath
Perry
Jess
Leopad Levy
Mia Greenberg
Avenue
Moses Hy
Hatter
Bowery
Apel Lavy
Ludiowrt
Copelant
Wenn Coyet
Elas
Willian Fanit
Polis
Saunas
Berg Exolusus
Ahgoty
Opera Company
Academy of Duibie
Muir
Odakistur
Rome
EL Bowery
Wallace
Lee Bowery
Bota
George Wo Dallen
Sauuy ” Syeneed
Dos Dowery
Jonu Reno
Artenderay Ao
Dency
Wi Brogan
Atereer
Police
de A. Stewart
Oupioyon
Shinwan
Olek. B
Filinps
Wenete
STEAMER ETHIOPIA RUNS AGROUND IN IRELAND
Moville reports the steamship Ethiopia of the Anchor Line, which left New York December 6, ran aground in Lough Foyle while en route to Glasgow. A tug to assist is at the scene as authorities issue new proclamations offering rewards in the Phoenix Park murder case and warning correspondents in Constantinople.
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Tite Pugnix Park
Cork
Bpltan
Ethiopia
New York
Leath Foyle
Ireland
Moville
Glasgow
Phenix Park
Weargate
Jones
Amreevolver
Aanquet
Mr. Parnell
Constantinople
Charles Dilke
Ethiovia
Lige
New-York
Foyle
Lough Foyle
Dysny
Yee
Earl Spencer
Novell- Westgate
Frederick Cavenishandrirke
Disaster at Pennsylvania Coal Company railway explosion
In Senatox Pennsylvania December 37 a boiler explosion on the Pennsylvania Coal Company's railroad destroyed the boiler room and adjacent structures, killing fireman Leis Marsh and injuring others. Debris was hurled 1200 feet, causing widespread damage to nearby buildings and forcing evacuations. A second report mentions a suspected case of leprosy developing in Charlie Derby at Talent.
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Senaxtox
Penn
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Leis Marsh
Fraguante
Talmage Fawcett plagiarism clash provokes editorials
The Chicago Tribune and Detroit Detroit press relay a contentious exchange over plagiarism charges against Dr. Talmage and Rev. Fawcett. Fawcett denies the accusation, demands manuscript comparison, and calls for a public verdict, while Talmage defends urging a fair rebuttal and cites earlier sermons and telegraphic confusion.
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Pawcett
Chicago Tribune
Talmage
Fawscett
Thas
Fawcett
Dr. Gray
Tilmage
Mmunente
St Fawcett
Trent
Bata
Fawertt
Seis
Monet
Calusa
New-York
Brookly
Persoy
Sabnage
Amair
Baweo
Humad Betex
Lalu
Chicago
Johns Hopkins to receive gift from Baltimore Germans
In Baltimore on December 17 a group of German citizens will present a bequest to Johns Hopkins University in memory of the late Professor Hinuteonlt of Heidelbene. George W. Dobbin will acknowledge the gift as president of the Board of Trustees. An address by Dr. Hi. TH Adaus will accompany the ceremony. A commemorative bequest to the university is planned. Susie Maretvall will present materials to the university alongside the gift.
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Batrmont
Profesor Hinuteonlt
Heidelbene
Halimore
Johns Hopkins University
George W. Dobbin
Trusteen
Muutachil
Chiaf
TH Adaus
Uistory
Maetus Auenee
Vermaty
Apoa Amercan
Eddouton
Susie
Lave
Waita
LL. 1
Worth Robbed by Local Thieves Despite Alarm
Cuero Dee 17 Police report a burglary at a residence where thieves stole valuables including two thousand hunter bends and other items from a basement storage. An alert man was nabbed by detectives as a suspect during the evening near a public event. the case remains under investigation.
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Cuero
Dee
Juan Wentworth
Cay
Caliban
Kotor
Dresruty
Seventieth Birthday of Poet Joby Greenieat Observed
In Smrthway of JouN G Whittier Mass today marks the poet Joby Greenieat seventy first birthday. He kept a quiet day at the Hotel Witkirop in town, receiving many floral tributes from friends including Mr Whitheed who plans to stay in Boston for the winter. He attended to literary correspondence but was busy with personal duties and small receptions, while continuing to write on limited leisure.
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Cork
Parnell
O'Connor
Sexton
Dtr
Howe
Bown
Talmage
T. de Witt
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Detroit
Chicago
New-York
Lever
Chave
Oscar
Boston
St. Loux
Louisville
Pittsburg
Lalmage
Oflescs
Ant
Finn
Tabange
Pritsourg
Hiroeolfan
New-Vagland
New
Dr. Holmes
Whittier
Ile
England
Pool
Bostox
Joby Greenieat
Witkirop
Mead
Whitheed
Bowdolrat
Volus Nivons Corre
Planing mill fire and cotton platform blaze in December losses
A planing mill on the south side and 500000 feet of lumber were destroyed by fire with losses estimated at 50000 dollars and insurance around 10000 dollars. In Texas a cotton platform fire burned between 5000 and 6000 bales with about 12000 dollars insured. A Newark stable and five horses burned around 1 a.m. Two other items report Arctic expedition details and dog provisions for De Long’s party, with discussion of lost dogs and implications for survival.
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Prrisnone
A. Hays
Aourh
Lander
Frotila
Royal
Liverpool
Prgvkitu
Philadelphia
Artisans
Pitta Urge Ad Itiebueg
Geures Brite Mil Vin Calhoun
Drewen
Otton
Ganvestoy
Tex
J.B. Lockhart
Fitehuehe
Martin de Wise
W. PB. Whitman
von Zandi Brothers
Norfok St
Centralave
Newark
Young & Movean
Contested Board Decisions Reach Conover's Shoreland
Keyport New Jersey reports the State Board of Harbor Commissioners deeded riverside land to John M M Conover, owner of the adjoining shore property, with Joseph Cornell of Troy and Police Superintendent Walling of New York contesting. The case seeks adjudication at the Supreme Court level. A separate note from Scranton notes the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company plans to resume work tomorrow after a three week suspension, with orders on hand and workers paid up to date. Three counterfeiters arrested in New Haven, allegedly identical to a prior ring, named Kelly of Boston and Dupe and Duolauy of New York, passed counterfeit one-dollar coins, though fakes appear distinct from genuine coins.
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Keyvort
N. J
State Board of Kiparian Commissioners
John MM. Conover
Conover
Joseph Cornell
Troy
Keyport Steamboat Company
Walling
New-York
Fie Farmers Transportation, Bine
New Jersey
Scraston, Penn
Lackawanne Iron and Cox Company
I aecoaDt
Revene Reduelin
Waces
New Haves
Conn
Homes Kelly
Boson
Joseph Dupe
Patrick Duolauy
W-York
Fatal Affray at Dance Hall Ends in Gunfire
At Lrapviten Cel Dec 17 two men Miller and Cummings quarrelled over paying for Edrrick. A pistol was fired striking one man in the shoulder and another in the mouth. Both wounded men are expected to die. Miller is wounded but not killed. Minutes later a second item reports a price drop at The Journal in Boston.
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Lrapviten
Cel
Miller
Cummings
Edrick
Caninthyn
Jatar
Victoria
Bostox
Dee
Siend
Hantey
Sen Ae
HOUSE
Wasketox
Edward McPherson
Greenbackers
Keudjieter
Thorsare
Mesora
Herron
Louisiang
Updegeatt
Ohio
Mefuerson
Mess. Finarty
Hiro
Lyman
Massachusetts
Chalmera
Tiny
Lin
Chaluens
Fragmented 19th Century Notice Ledger Reads Odd Names
An OCR heavy snippet lists judges, merchants, a Portland schooler, a scampered schooner, a Roman Catholic church dedication, and a pastor’s sermon note. It cites John W. Lands case, Hayes, and various local figures from Eastute Firpray Ohio and Harford with scattered dates like December 17, reflecting a chaotic historical docket style.
Congressional Topcs Enlarging Navy Powers
Reports accompanying Secretary Chandler recommendations discuss transferring Treasury bureaus to the Navy on the ocean work principle. They include essays by naval officers on Lighthouse Service, revenue marine, Life Saving Service, and a proposed commercial marina. Folger seeks copies. Chandler argues for transfer while Treasury fears a possible Congress bill obstacle.
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Chandler
Sevm
Folger
Treasury
Navy Department
Navy
Schroeder
Susbee
Cunrer
Maxon
Secretary of the Navy
Chan
Treaney
Chandles
Judin Folger
Congress
Prospects of Civil Service Reform in Congress
Washington dispatch reports rapid shifts in opinion among Democratic and Republican leaders toward Pendleton Civil Service Reform. Senators Logan Cameron Eaton and others move from skepticism to support, framing examinations as practical for physics and tech positions, signaling a bipartisan push toward reform amid national debates on taxation.
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Congress
Senate
Wien
Pendleton
Logan
Har Bo
Dornan H. Eaton
Holt
Lovan
Haton
Hoarmabout
Cameron
Floalno
Eaton
Senate Chamber
Catvin
Itu
Hearst
Wen
Waco
Political battle over office removals and Pendleton bill
Debates rage on post office removals and Pendleton bill proposals. Kasson and Pendleton measures split Democrats and Republicans over terms, examinations, and appointments. Senators and representatives weigh political maneuvering, with hints of 1865 implications and potential shifts in power.
Supreme Court May Rule On Key State Tax Disputes
December 17 report from Washtvetos and Baltimore describes expected federal rulings on major state tax and utility cases. It notes the California Southern Pacific case, and mentions Louisiana and New York interests amid broader national implications.
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