Warlike moves in city politics lead to dismissals and election contest
Saunders plans to challenge R Lincoln Roberts for the Third district seat as factional warfare erupts in the city. William Smith, a Seventh ward anti-Combiner, is discharged from the Tax Office amid accusations of anti-Combine alignment, while Oscar P Saunders announces a contest against Roberts with legal action and new evidence to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunders
Roberts
Warwick
Eighth Ward
William Smith
Crow
Oscar P. Saunders
R. Lincoln Roberts
Republican Party
Martin
Seventh Ward
Smith
I. W. Durham
Morrison
Department of Receiver of Taxes
Mr. Smith
McKinley Citizens
Harrisburg
Common Pleas Court
Municipal League
Flood
Political Tension and Election Fraud Accusations Span City
The report details ongoing clashes within the party as Saunders is praised by allies amid alleged election fraud schemes and repeaters. It covers Mayor Warwick Audenried tensions, shifting alliances, and efforts by Martin and the Combine machine to influence judges, with James McManes aiding mediation and reconciliation efforts.
Quay Delays Arrival in City for Harrisburg Talks
United States Senator Quay did not reach the city yesterday and remains in Washington. State Senator Penrose received a telegram stating he will depart this morning. Friends and officials including Auditor General Amos H. Mylin and Judge George B. ee sets plan consultations with Pennsylvanian lawmakers and Pittsburgh leaders on municipal reform legislation ahead of Harrisburg session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Quay
Washington
Penrose
Beaver Statesman
Amos H. Myiin
Superior Court
George B.ee
Cameron
Alleged Highwaymen Caught in Goddard Robbery Case
Detectives Donaghy and McKenty captured Samuel Buckner after the assault on George C. Goddard of 1220 Spruce street. A watch charm found on Buckner matched Goddard’s chain. Buckner, 24, of 628 Pine street, has a prior burglary sentence and is in custody awaiting a hearing. A bloody brick was the likely weapon.
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Donaghy and McKenty
George C. Goddard
Spruce Street
Samuel Buckner
Pine Street
Central Police Station
John Townsend
Detective Bureau
Biddle
Buckner
Dean Street
Pennsylvanian Hospital
Mr. Goddard
Woman shoots at rivals as carriage chase ends in wreck
In Cumberland Maryland, November 80, Myrtle Green of Westernport pursued her rival Myrtle Green and Donnell Paganhart after learning of his outing with Keyser girls. The chase ended when wheels toppled the buggy. a horse whip attacked AES as the crowd watched the dramatic street encounter.
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Cumberland
Donnell Paganhart
Westernport
Keyser
W. Va
Paganhart
Myrtle Green
Myrtle
Aes
Missing Teller Shiffler Stirred City as Search Continues
Telegram reports Teller George E. Shiffler of this city remains missing with ongoing search. Two letters published this morning challenge Ex-Cashier Hoffer ownership of the Modoc gold mine in Colorado, asserting Allen D. Hoffer, the defaulter's brother, owns the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
George E. Shiffier
Hoffer
Modoc
Colorado
District Court of
Arapahoe County
Williamson
Boulder National Bank
Quiet on Madagascar and Paris Improve on Antananarivo Route
Advices from Madagascar dated November 15 report improved conditions around Antananarivo. Farming has resumed on the road to Tamataye as the colonial administration notes progress and greater stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madagascar
Antananarivo
Tamataye
Weyler Leads March to San Cristobal Amid Welcoming crowds
Details from Havana say Captain General Weyler left Artemisa with Generals Ruiz and Escribano, marching toward Candelaria and San Cristobal. The advance faced ruined roads, but reached San Cristobal where locals greeted the troops with enthusiasm.
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Weyler
Artemisa
Ruiz
Ecribano
Candelaria
San Cristobal
Havana
Principe
Escribano
Bagote
Seguro
Maceo
Garcia reports capture of Gualmará by Cuban insurgents
General Calixto Garcia's forces, about five thousand strong, captured Gualmará after a desperate assault on the fort. The town was later destroyed. The bugged arms include 125000 cartridges, 200 Mauser rifles, 160 Remington rifles, and two field pieces. Garcia says his men are healthy and well supplied and will stay in Puerto Principe rather than march west to join Maceo.
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New York
Palma
Calixto Garcia
Gualmara
Garcia
Maceo
Puerto Principe
Cuba's Provisional Legation Opens in Washington
The Cuban provisional government sets headquarters at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington to press Congress and the President for aid to the insurgents. General Gonzalo de Quesada as Chargé dAffaires expresses optimism for early military successes and supportive action from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weyler to Issue New Tobacco Export Cutoff
Private advices from Havana report Weyler will soon order a ban on Remedios tobacco exports from Cuba. The move was not in his previous order, despite large exports. Havana manufacturers petitioned to close Cuban ports to tobacco to stop Northern and Eastern buyers shipping it abroad.
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Tampa
Fla
Havana
Weyler
Cuba
Letter Response to Fitzhugh Lee Jr. Claims Father Not Responsible
Havana dispatch notes La Lucha commenting on a letter from Fitzhugh Lee Jr. son of the U S Consul General stating his father bore no responsibility. The piece reflects diplomatic tension and public perception in the Havana sphere during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
General's Independent Speaking Noted by Speeches
The article asserts the general speaks freely on topics and times of his choosing, a trait already known locally, while noting many in Spe recognize he acts independently without awaiting others wishes.
Battle Imminent Weyler and Maceo Close in
Havana reports that Antonio Maceo may be near Consolacion del Norte and General Weyler could be within striking distance of the insurgents, indicating an imminent confrontation in the theater.
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Weyler
Maceo
Havana
Antonio Maceo
Consolacion del Norte
Governor Hastings Denies New Respite for Wilkes Barre Murderer
In Harrisburg on November 30 Governor Hastings refused another stay of execution for Abram I. Eckard who faces hanging next Tuesday in Wilkes Barre. Eckard’s supporters pleaded to present his case to the Board of Pardons for possible commutation to life. Officials including John Gargan, D A Fell Jr, and W McAlarney urged the Governor to refrain from further intervention, but he stated no further respite would be granted unless Eckard’s innocence is proven, which his friends do not deny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. McAlarney
Eckard
Doctor Keen and McComsey Brothers Arrested in Malpractice Case
Special Telegram to Tom Timms reports Dr Alfred W Keen of Unicorn Drumore township and John and Harry McComsey farmers were arrested and bail set before Alderman Hal bach. Nora Huss 17 died November 21 under suspicious circumstances with claims of malpractice. County officers say strong cases exist.
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Tom Timms
Lancaster
Alfred W. Keen
Unicorn
Drumore
John
Harry M. Comsey
Halbach
Nora Huss
York County Man Fulfills Prophecy Dying After Will
Nelson Thompson of Paradise township died November 25 aged 40 after typhoid fever. His remark after his brother in law John Bievenour died on November 7 that he would be dead in twenty days and would make a will the next day came true when he died Wednesday.
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York
Nelson Thompson
Paradise Township
John Bievenour
Thompson
Five Children Die in Fire at Henderson House Near Conway
A two story frame home of Sam Henderson, a colored man, burned at about 1 am. Five children perished in the blaze, two of them adults. Foul play is suspected and investigators may uncover a crime.
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Conway
Ark
Sam Henderson
Various Naval and Financial Notices in Brief
The President appointed D. H. Morgan as assistant surgeon in the navy. Moritz Rosenthal in Chicago is reportedly developing typhoid. The Missouri National Bank in Kansas City and the First National Bank of Tyler Texas have failed. The schooner Bertha Warner ashore at Toms River life saving station. Dedication of a new Temple Foous Indianapolis costing 150000. The Mayfield ran ashore on Elbow Reef en route to Galveston. Ships Indiana Tompkinsville and Philadelphia Callao noted. Commodore Melville inspected yard machinery at New York Navy Yard. United States Treasurer mailed 126822 in interest on 1891 bonds. Rev M B Hill ill in Bentonville Ark delivering sermon. House appropriations committees begin work. Washington Postal Telegraph building on 1345 Pennsylvania Ave opened. Payson Tucker removed as VP GM of Maine Central. Edgar Lockwood residence broken into. jewelry and money stolen. Richard Rowe guilty in Montezuma for Poweshiek County treasury loot. Miners Union officers in Leadville cases dismissed for lack of evidence. Plan for a major Washington railroad terminal near several lines. Lieutenant J F Meigs first naval officer to fall under Chandler amendment. Prof Pfeiffer and Kalle typhus antidroxine experiments offer medical potential.
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New York
Missouri National Bank
Kansas City
First National Bank
Tyler
Texas
Bertha Warner
Rummerhill
Fernandina
Toms River
Indianapolis
Mayfield
Fargher
Penarth
Galveston
Elbow Reef
Indiana
Tompkinsville
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Callao
Machias
Ningho
Wendow
Melville
Enineering Bureau
New York Navy Yard
United States
Morgan
Unit States
M. B. Hill
China
Methodist Episope Church
Bentonville
Ark
Washington
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Payson Tucker
Maine Central Railroad
Edgar Lockwood
Richard Rowe
Mexico
Poweshiek County
Montezuma
Iowa
Leadville
Miners’ Union
O'Keefe
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
Southge
Chandler
J. F. Meigs
Sawter
State Department
Glauchau
Germany
Rs Pfeipper
Kalle
Queen Lane Reservoir Suit Opens in Philadelphia Common Pleas
Filbert Porter & Co face city for 122795 dollars claiming 10 percent of the contract price for building the Queen Lane reservoir. Kennedy Crossan testifies the firm followed city instructions and blames the city for any leakage. Images, maps, and witnesses fill the courtroom as lawyers outline contracts from 1892 and 1898 with the city holding back payment.
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Filbert, Porter & Co
Queen Lane
Common Pleas Court
McMichael
Kennedy Crossan
Philadelphia
Queen
Common Pleas
City Hall
Henry F. Walton
L. Shields
John G. Johnson
Catharine and
Alcorn
Kinsey
Catharine
Charles A. Porter
Ludwig S. Filbert
John Keller
Filbert
Porter
Keller and
Crossan
James H. Windrim
Water Bureau
John L. Ogden
Thomas M. Thompson
Ely
el Pa Aone
Quay Legislative Committee Meets in Pittsburg Today
The Quay Republicans form a committee to pursue municipal reform and apportionment changes. The initial session in Pittsburg will be an exchange of views, with plans to subdivide large districts so each area elects fewer Assembly members and representatives stay closer to constituents.
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the Times
Pittspurc
Quay Legislative Committee
Quay Republicans
Senator Quay
A Lawyer in Trouble West CutsTer
William S. Harris a Chester county lawyer was arrested on charges of forging bonds totaling 1800 dollars. Prosecutor Thomas W. Pierce claims Harris filed bonds with fictitious names in the Prothonotary's office in April and paid them as interest fell due to avoid suspicion. An earlier disbarment attempt failed.
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West CutsTer
Chester County Bar
Thomas W. Pierce
Harris
Cleveland buys Princeton home rumor denied by university
Baltimore November 30 President Cleveland purchased a house at Princeton New Jersey and will live there after his term The rumor he would become dean of the Princeton law school was denied by University President Patton who called the report unfounded stating there is no university significance to their move
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Baltimore
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Princeton Law School
Patton
Double murder feared after store owner stabs assailant
In South Boston a candy and fruit shop on Broadway saw a shooting and stabbing duel. H. H. Holmes reportedly fired three times at W. H. Jordan, the store proprietor, before Jordan cut Holmes’s throat. Both men were gravely wounded and the outcome was uncertain.
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South
Boston
H. H. Holmes
W. H. Jordan
Holmes
Gas Explosion Destroys Main Deck on British Ship Manitou
The steam ship Manitou bound from Cardiff to Halifax arrived at Bantry Ireland after a gas explosion Friday outside Fastnet. The incident killed the first officer and destroyed the main deck and mast. Captain Dickens commanded.
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London
Manitou
Dickens
Cardiff
Halifax
Bantry
Ireland
Fastnet
Four Men Plead Guilty in Burglary and Attempted Murder
James Raymond and Frank Johnson along with John Leighton and William White pleaded guilty to six counts of burglary and attempted murder in Williamsport. Raymond and Johnson drew ten year terms while Leighton and White received nine years each, the harshest sentence handed down by Judge Metzger.
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Williamsport
James Raymond
Frank Johnson
John Leighton
William White
Metzger
Fifty Arrests Made After Socialist Demonstration Riots
CARMaAUXx authorities report fifty people arrested in connection with yesterday's socialist demonstration and ensuing rioting in the city center.
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Carmaauxx
Death of a London Merchant
Pascoe Dupre Gren fell senior partner of Morton Rose Co is dead in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pascoe Dupre Grenfell
Morton, Rose & Co
Tornado? No forecast. Eastern PA NJ expect cold fair winds
Forecast for Tuesday covers eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey with generally fair skies and continued cold conditions. North erly winds prevail and yesterday's temperature marks high and low readings, with highs in the 30s and lows around the freezing mark.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Various Society Events Today in Philadelphia Area
Albert Barnes Memorial Building opens. Delaware constitutional convention in Dover. Florists Club meeting at Hort icultural Hall at 8 P M. Heidel Berg Church fair day two. Senatorial investigating committee in City Hall at 11 A M. Northfield Hermond at 116 South Twelfth St at 8 P M. Betsy of Flag House Fund Association at 239 Arch St. Lu Lu Temple reunion at 1837 Spring Garden St evening. Home for Aged Couples fundraiser at 1723 Francis St. Sergeant William J. Kripps relics show at 817 Lombard St 1 Bazaar by Christ Church pel. Mystic Anniversary of the Mroneelical Alliance at Temple Broad and Berks. Grand bazaar for charity at T em ple Keneseth Israel Broad St and Columbia Ave. John L. Stoddart lectures at Academy of Music evening. Liquoriers Brewers and Bartiers Benevolent Assn reunion at Maennercher Hall 717 Fairmount Ave 2 30 PM. Richmond citizens meeting against Nesesiph at 8 Stun Hoettonea Twenty-fifth Ward evening. Rev Joseph N Blanchard sermons at Girls Friendly Society anniversary service Catharine St. area.
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Albert Barnes
Constitutional Convention of
Delaware
Dover
Florists’ Club
Horticultural Hall
Heidelberg Reformed Church
City Hall
Northfield-Hermond
South Twelfth Street
Betsy of Flag House Fund Association
Arch Street
Lu Lu Temple
Spring Garden Street
Francis Street
Orral
William J. Kripps
Lombard Street
Ladies of the Christ Church Pel
Stratford
Broad
Berks Streets
Temre Keneseth Israel
Broad Street
Columia Avenue
John L. Stoddart
Academy
Academy of Music
Liquoriers, Brewers and Bartiers' Beneficial Association
Maennercher Hall
Fairmount Avenue
Richmond
Ritchmond
Neff
Joseph N. Blanchard
Girls’ Friendly Society
Catharine Street
Pianos by Rocholl & Co and Newby & Evans Advertising
Advertisement notes Rocholl & Co at 140 North Ninth Street and Newby & Evans offer piano styles and low prices on quality instruments.
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Rocholl & CO
North Ninth ST
Newby & Evans Pianos
Damaging Papers Tie Dutton to Valentine McLaughlin Swindle
New York reports damaging evidence against S A Dutton, allegedly head of the Valentine McLaughlin gang, found in a Hoboken box with securities and a Mud River Coal Oil Co prospectus. The plan aimed to “beat” Wall Street via inflated stock, with numerous genuine and dubious securities unearthed, including bonds of various mining and railroad entities.
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Stephen A. Dutton
Valentine MacLaughlin
Hoboken
McLaughlin
New York
S. A. Dutton
Valentine McLaughlin
Mud River Coal Oil Co
West Virginia
Standard Coal and Oil Company
Wall Street
A. A. Dutton
F.seelig
M. Wickster
Hamlin
W. Va
Kentucky
Hampton Park City
Prince Ernest of Windisch Graetz Robbed in Corsica
Vienna reports Prince Ernest of Windisch Graetz a lieutenant in the regular artillery and physician Meade were attacked and robbed by brigands at Vizgaryona Corsica where they traveled for health. The prince carried substantial money and valuables.
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Vienna
Ernest
Windisch-Graetz
Meade
Vizgaryona
Corsica
Wanamaker and Brown Overcoats Headline Advertised Prices
Wanamaker and Brown promote overcoats in Kersey materials priced from 12 to 35 dollars. The copy touts durability and silk lining above twenty dollars and notes trustworthy quality of their Kerseys. Location ads reference opposite the Post Office at Ninth and Chestnut and nearby laundry services.
Twisted Wool Coating Fashion Item From Perb Co
Advertises a heavy Twisted Wool Coating not worsted in Black with Oxford and mixed hues, single stitched edges, three cuff buttons, velvet collar, silk lining, quilted diamonds, priced at twenty dollars. Also finer black brown and olive green versions with corded seams, priced at twenty five dollars. Novelties made to order by five tailors at 40 and 45 dollars.
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D . Perb Co
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ANTIS
Roney
Durham
Audenreid
anti-Combine
Alexander Crow, Jr
Republican People
William McCullen
Combine
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David Martin
Houseman
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Newton Roberts
I. Newton Roberts
Harry Hunter
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Charles Y. Audenried
Judge of Common Pleas
Hastings
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No. 3
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Audénried
James McManes
Calvers
Obregon
Sabana
Puercos Gordos
Hernandez
Macarites
Quintin Hernandez
Cabanas Fortress
Lee
Spe
Lancaster County
D. H. Morgan
Moritz Rosenthal
Chicago
Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Gity
Ogden
Shields
Crossin
Pittsburg
William 8. Harris
West Chester
Princeton Law Sclhidol
Dutton’s Many Securities
Valentine- McLaughlin
Williams
Mecklenburg Gold and Copper Company
Chesapeake Fire Insurance Company
la Pierre Phosphate Mining Company
Platte Canon Mining Company
Washington City and Mining Company
Malachite Silver Mining Company
Wayne County Coal and Iron Company
Garfield Gold and Silver Mining Company
Bertha and Edith Gold Mining Company
Manley Consolidated Mining and Milling Company
Standard Union Manufacturing Company
United States Trust and Title Guaranty Company
Foster Electrics Company
Hydro-Pneumatic Oil Company
Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad Company
Cedar Tree Mining and Milling Company
Pinal County
Arizona
William Williams
Battle
Brooklyn
Wanamaker
Wanamaker & Brown
Gore
Chestnut
Bingham House
Chestnut Street
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