Mrs Catherine Hanshew Celebrates Ninetieth Birthday
Mrs Catherine Hanshew marks her 90th birthday surrounded by children and grandchildren. She hosted callers with warmth and joy, dined with her daughter, and enjoyed a supper with great-grandchildren as friends offer long life wishes for another milestone. A report also covers a theft incident and the Trotting Horse Breeders' Association meeting in Baltimore with elected officers Col L V Baughman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Hanshew
Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association
Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association of
Maryland
Disine
Columbia
Pimlico Riving Club
Baltimore
Col. L. V. Baughman
Benjamin White
Carlos 3. Ge Garmedia
Controversy Over Valparaiso Massacre And Tariff Policy
President addresses international incidents, tariff effects, and national policy. The speech reviews the Valparaiso massacre inquiry, foreign diplomacy, and the McKinley tariff’s impact on exports, imports, and domestic industries, urging stability and cautious reform. It highlights naval growth, pension administration, and civil service reforms while warning against gerrymandering and urging fair electoral practices.
TWO FATAL FIRES AND SHOCKING LOSES IN CITY
A disastrous series of fires in a candy and fireworks factory on West Main street and surrounding blocks killed six young girls and four firemen. The blaze sparked an explosion and high flames trapping workers on the fourth floor. Victims named include Lillie Greenleaf Tracy Hobban and Kate McGarrer among others. Firefighters Major Hughes and Engineer Nuttall were injured, with others suffering burns and head injuries. A second fire on the next block worsened panic as neighbors watched the building collapse and families gathered outside in grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binktuz
Etree
Thueyer, Straus & Co
Bry Byrne
Exmburger, Strong & Co
Bliss, Wilen & Co
Johntbaske
New B Hook and Laker Company
Samuel Graves
Bamburger Fre
Menne & Co
West Main Street
Lillie Greenleaf
Trecy Hobihans
Kate McGarrey
Gre
Faues
Charles Kimmel
Foreman
The
Finn
Lou Kern
Barbara Bell
Clara Rausch
Ida Parker
Anna Lockhart
Amanda Dickey
Tracy Hobbans
Kate McGarrer
Twelfth and Broadway
James Nuttall
Pat Shea
No. 1 Hook and Ladder Company
Frank A. Stenn & Co
Purely Personal notes from Charleston and nearby
PURELY PERSONAL. Pleasant paragraphe About Those Who Come and Go Miss jer Maker of Pamsatile is Sinnivdemes Sueth Mar bet ot nig Mes. Frank McDuoald has so far recovered from her recent fedispositvon ay to tw able tyle of Yesterday she the day wick Mrs desmatehets Marhet strat. Mrs Francis Markell is spending de winter with her ass Mr PL off Market st Charleston Va Mies Mottie Suawa of Vans this county Who has been visit as her broth Martin L Shawn of Washington for the past month has returned houte Sir YOM C Bret wife and daughter fell on the PKL RL Urata this morning for Baltlevore Miss Bentt Bente fefron the Poo RL train this morning to visit frivails fy Bale more Mr Samuel Nixdorffs to Baltimore Mrs Mary A Darrow and Mrs lhe Pronenburg of Urbana spent yeater toy in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jer Maker
Pamsatile
Frank McDuoald
Desmatehets
Francis Markell
Charleston
Funeral for Christiin Thomas Held at Local Home
The funeral of the late Christiin Thomas was held today at his home. Rev. E. 2. Eschbach conducted the service. The cortege proceeded to Usis city for interment in Mt. Olivet cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph Cronise, John A. Steiner, Jon B. Thomas, Samuel Dutrow, Melville E. Doll, and David V. Stauffer. FL Lehrov der managed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiin Thomas
Uoen
E. 2
Eschbach
Usis City
Mt. Olivet
Joseph Cronise
John A. Steiner
Jon B. Thomas
Samuel Dutrow
Melville E. Doll
David V. Stauffer
FL Lehrovder
Insurrection in Rio de Janeiro Province Seizes Power
In Rio de Damire insurgents threaten Nictheroy, seize Parabiba as their capital, and call forPeixotto to hold elections. Governor Portello clings to Nictheroy as troops mass, while Congress delays any major move. The movement denies monarchism and cites support for a republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrotto
Rio de Taxemo
Rio de Damire
Portello
Nictheroy
Parabiba
Nichtheroy
Brazil
Revy
Fonseca
Peixotto
Remblic
Dom Pedro
Dam Pefiro
d'Ea
Peixotte Uppers
Congress
Thompson Acquitted in Gloucester Race Track Case
Thompson, president of the South Jersey Jockey Club, was found not guilty after nearly three years of jury deliberation in Craden criminal court on charges of maintaining a disorderly house and selling pools at the Gloucester race track. Law and Order Society backers vow to renew the crusade with new evidence for a January grand jury indictment if the track reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Campex
N.J
Craden Criminal Court
William J. Thompson
South Jersey Jockey Club
Gloucester
Aot
Law and Order Society
Dynamite Experiments and Market Notes in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia markets report a dull morning and a firm close, with slight price changes and mixed demand in stocks, bonds, and Pennsylvania issues. Separate from finance, a Manchester experiment by J B Bott uses compressed air in a shell to improve range, reduce noise, and avoid smoke, marking a notable advance in explosive technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Pac. Com
M. Pac
Lehigh Nor
I & BT
St Fai
B.fcom
Manchester
England
J. 2
Bott
Immigrant Policy Debates and Canadian Chinese Exclusion
The secretary urges Congress to tighten immigration by screening abroad before arrival, targeting criminals and the unfit while noting Canada allows Chinese workers to enter the U S via Canada. He warns abuses in ports and urges consular verification, port vigilance, and mutual frontier controls to protect welfare and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Lh
Ary
Pis
Sre
Europe
Atayrtes
United States
Department
Wata
Congress
Mny
A. Thiz
Canada
Death by suicide of Pretty Prisoner in Olean Sidska case
Sunguny Pa December 10 Polish widow from Excelsior died by hanging in county jail after weeks awaiting trial for larceny. Her sensational Shamokin notoriety began with arrest on November 14 on lover John Grinsli's oath alleging larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunguny
Olean Sidska
Sidska
Excelsior
Shamokin
Timberman Falls One Hundred Feet to Death at Shaft Incident
In Old Forge township Pennsylvania Dec 10 John Ainguire a timberman at Phoenix shaft platform tipped by a plank plunged over one hundred feet and died. Philip Reese was knocked to ice and clung to it until rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straiiex
Tohn Afiguire
Phiynix
Old Forgs Township
Philip Reese
Reeine
Benreroste
George Ammerman
Port
Matilda
Chile Spain tensions mount over recall and recall vote
A Chilean dispute with Spain deepens as protesters argue over recalling the Chilean minister to the United States. U.S. mediation efforts face opposition. the Chilean government declines support for the proposal and the vote on recalling the minister proceeds with lingering tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele
Great
Wuold Bnet
Losey
Saintyige de Chile
Exan
United States
Chile
Washington
Wasulugten
Leighmor mine disaster near Castleford claims five more
A severe accident at Leighmor mine in Wheldale Coal near Castleford Yorkshire occurred as twenty miners were working underground. Smoke erupted in the shaft before entry, fifteen men were brought to the surface, five remained unaccounted for with fears they perished. Rescue efforts persisted overnight as the fire worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flere Loxvos
Leigh— Mor
Wheldale Coal Company
Castleford
Yorkshire
Tov Bre
Untitled Crime and Public Notices across Multiple States
A garbled 19th century broadcast-like notice set reports on a domestic assault in Newton Mars involving Mrs Carney and her son Joseph, a millionaire broker Backer dies in New York after massive liabilities, a New Jersey inquest verdict on Drs Leonard case, a declined Mullica River bridge acceptance over cement defects, a Lancaster arson not guilty verdict for a 16 year old, a two child fire death in Bernerstowe, a Virginia congressional special election win for Meredith, a Brooklyn murder acquittal, an insane passenger killed a night watchman in Presidio California, and a general weather summary with stationary temperatures and westerly winds.
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Music Emporium
Estes Stotr
Weil
Weber
Pianus and
Estes Organs
Bey
Alogue
Pereteste
Dse
Cal Instruments
Gise Bros
Teeold Bee Hive Store
Tae
Grorrox Bone
Ees
William A. Ebert
South Wareetstreet
KK Sabe
WM. Oberlander
Frederick, Md
the News
Charles Elliott
Kanffmen
Derwood
Brent- Romery County
Ranffman
Sudcenly Heme
Rockville
Sbort
State Department
Law of
Bienourk
Italy
Austria
France
New Orleans
Sabet
Lexrotea
Toctiae
United
Valparaiso
Critarial
China
Russia
Belgium
Great Britain
Switzerand
Germany
S&t
Secretary of the Treasury
Pia
Pat Berary
Priwe
Poston
Secretary of the Navy
Newark
Concord
Pentoh
Miartonomoh
Pension Bureau
WSSI
Twa
Department of Agriculture
Civil Service Commission
Abhisar
South Caroina
Michigan
Louisville
Edward Jacques
Abraham X. James
West Chester
Cowing
Rng Ante General Sessions Court
Een
Ideenmsylvaznra
Suli
Sage
Panadelphia
Horace Wenyss Smith
Penn House
Fanrraqunt Park
Landsdowne Bridge
Mary A. Darrow
Lhe Pronenburg
Urbana
Mord Trovuele
Philadelphia
General Ds
Minnesota
Marc Cora
Afc
Sgc
Hige
Stgc
Idec
Oatis
Faery
Penosylvania
Saagen Wathseans Tangth
Foster Dyellsat
Unitlereat
Uae
Waa
Serotios
Cpu Congress
New Biennose
Wis
Main Street
J. Jams
P. Heffroy
Mrs. Aldrich
Thomas Porter
Powell & Lounsberry
A.W. Bosworth
A Eh. Greaton
Maryland Grange
Bartmost
Maryland State Grange
JL Murray
Anne Arundel County
J. B Aler
Prince George's
James Robinson
Anne Arundel
C. Lron Rogers
Thomas B. Todi
Baltimore County
J. W. Steel
N. P. Manley
Cecil
William B. Sand
Newton
Mars
Carusy
Carne
Buit
Backes Doad
Abraham Backer
Atey
Backer
Tina Lecamm
Atlantic AlcuLanos
N. J
Charles T. Leonard
Mullies River
Mar’s Lanpixa
Mullica River
Dividing
Atlantic
Darlington Counties
Arsom
Lancaster
Gliser Houck
Jass Jone
Thehor
Jone
Lee
Dexi
W. F. Lee
E. E. Meredith
Brooklysx
Ewin J
Thomas Lartig
Crimi Presto
Cal
J. W
Larepkia
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