Fischer's Great Offer on IVPRS and POND Pianos
Piano buyers can purchase IVPRS and POND pianos with simple 4 percent interest on regular cash prices. Offer valid until January 1, 1901. Featured cash options include Byrne & Co Upright Mahogany 150, Haines Bros Upright Ebony 110, Chickering Grand 20002, Steinway Upright 140, Knabe 10, and fine square pianos from 75 up.
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Ivprs & Pond
Tvers & Pond
Byrne & Co
Haines Bros
Chickering
Decker Bros
Steinway
Premium Value Promise Angers No Hidden Fees
Advertisement promises pay for what you receive with exact charges and no hidden costs. It emphasizes transparent pricing and straightforward service.
Sugar War Deepens As Prices Shift Among Refineries
Conservative sugar importers say the market has returned to pre Arbuckle tension. The Arbuckles cut granulated sugar prices by fifteen cents per hundred pounds, prompting responses from independent refineries while the Trust held firm. Brokers report mixed purchases from Trust and National Company sugars, hinting at a de facto price war without a formal agreement including the Arbuckles.
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Arbuckles
American Or Trust
National
Woolson Spice Company
Sugar Trust
Trust
Brotherhood of St Andrew Holds Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew held its thirteenth yearly meeting beginning with a Communion service at the Protestant Episcopal Church at Twelfth and Walnut. Officers were elected for the next year and Bishop Talbot spoke on growth of the work. Proceeds support local assembly expenses.
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Protestant Episcopal Church
Twelfth
Walnut Streets
Kingsolving
Galveston
St. Simeon’s
Ie Street
Lehigh Avenue
Cers
Mahlon N. Kline
J. Lee Patton
J. Lee Patton; Preg A H. M. Walter
Charles L.S. Tingley
Chapin
Herbert J. Cook
Ewing L. Miller
Clarence K. Kline
E. H. Boneall
F. H. Longshore
George Wacobs
Charlies Lukens
Ambrose L. Cram
H. L. Balbirnie
Joseph E. de Cray
George L. Morris
George Walters
Warren R. Yeakes
R. H.innes
Ethelbert Talbot
D. D
Pennsylvania
Cruelty to Poultry Campaign Warns Shippers in Pennsylvania
The Women's Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals launches a statewide warning against shipping fowls in overcrowded, poorly ventilated coops. The notice sets minimum coop heights for turkeys, chickens, geese, and ducks and urges sturdy solid-board constructions.
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Women's
Pennsylvania Society For the Prevention of
Suit by Charles Hunn Against Officer McHees
Charles Hunn filed in Common Pleas to recover 1000 dollars for assault and battery and false arrest. He says he was seized June 1 at Scotices Fort? v Cuthbert, dragged to a box and driven to the station in a trolley wagon, then charged with lounging which he denies.
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Charlies
Hunn
William H. McHees
Court of Common Pleas
Ftth
Cuthbert
Fashionable Dog Fans Flock to Horticultural Hall Show
The second annual Philadelphia Dog Show Association event drew large crowds of society and breeders at Horticultural Hall. Judges awarded top prizes across breeds including Airedales, Beagles, Scottish and Boston terriers, with notable wins by John L. Arden and Clement B. Newbold.
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Philadelphia Dog Show Association
Horticultural Hall
Dick’ Croker, Jr
Vandercroft Kennels
Tammany
Rodney Stone
John L. Arden
Clonmel Marvel
J. L. Arden
Clement B. Newbold
Valre
Pithe A. DeWitt Cochrane
Best Bull Terrier and Terrier Trials Show Winners
A dog show report lists top awards across breeds with judges C. H. Mason and others. Winners include F. F. Dole’s Champion Woodcote Wonder in bull terrier, Frank P. Smith’s Vest in novices, and Frank Bristol’s Francois in Open, plus multiple Boston and Scottish terrier placements and specials.
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Henry Jarrett
Frank F. Dole
Woodcote
Mr. Dole
Edgewood Aberdeen
Frank H. Croker
J. P. Kellogg
Princeton
Bay View Kennels
Bay Viewer
F. F. Dole
Corette
Frank Bristol
Francois
EB. Pulsi Maurice
E. A. Follett
Jacques
Maurice
A. Y. Men
Paulus
Milton C. Work
Ette
Colette
German Citizens Protest Sunday Music Ban
Germans in the city protest a police order banning Sunday musical programs in a district between Broad and Sixth streets and Poplar and Susquehanna Avenues. Mayor says he knew nothing of the order and would investigate with the director, who was reportedly away. Police claim they acted on orders from Superintendent Quirk via Director English.
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Nippes
Allo
Broad
Sixth Streets
Poplar Street
Susquehanna Avenue
English
James
Police District
Quirk
Receiver Appointed for Stillwell's Company
In St Louis Judge Amos Thayer appointed F M Black of Kansas City as receiver for the Guardian Trust Company of which A E Stillwell is president The action follows a suit against S W Gates of Chicago and stockholders The decision marks the first step in restructuring the firm and protecting creditors
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St. Louis
Amos Thayer
United States District Court
F. M. Black
Kansas City
Guardian Trust Camper
A. EK. Stillwell
Thayer
Se W. Gates
Chicago
Joe Baskwan
No Instructions From U S on Maybrick Release Effort
London November 30 officials of the United States embassy say they have not received any instructions to urge or pursue further steps for the release from Woking Prison of Mrs Florence Maybrick who is serving life for poisoning her husband.
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London
United States
Woking
Florence Maybrick
Women's Handkerchiefs and Robes at Substantial Values
The advertisement promotes two Handkerchief departments at East Store on Filbert Street and West Store on East Aisle offering linen initial handkerchiefs at reduced prices and a range of fur and fleece robes. Highlights include 268 Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs now 10c to 18c, Pocket Robes $2.75 to $4.50, and Go-cart Robes $2.75 to $7.50 with selections in sheepskin Persian lamb Thibet Angora goat. East Store, Second Floor.
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Filbert Street
Curtains on sale with reduced patterns and multiple colors
Several popular tapestry curtain patterns are cut to one two and three pair lots. Details include cord edge and fringe options with prices ranging from 3.50 to 12. The cost of making is cited as higher than the new price. West Store Second Floor offers the sale.
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Philadelphia
West Store
Waist Flannels and Silk-Embroidered French Fabrics
Waist Flannels and silk embroidered French fabrics appear among popular materials for women's waists with a wide variety of color combos priced at 8 and 5 cents per yard. Boxed for holiday gifts, available at Centre Store West Aisle.
Leather dog collars and leads offered with varied styles
The Centre Store on Market Street lists leather dog collars with metal trim in multiple sizes and qualities priced 35 cents to $2.00. Plaited russet leather dog leads with steel swivels are 30 to 75 cents, price depending on attachments.
Tailored Coats Suits and Ulsters Boost Department Sales
The store reports record demand in Misses and Children garments with strong sales of tailored costumes Ulsters automobiles and coats in Empire style. Prices span from 16 to 50 dollars for coats and suits, with top values guaranteed and a spotlight on lower priced items though some text is garbled.
Bargain Lot Shoes Offer Wide Savings at West Store
Dependable Shoes at right prices as stock clears. Men's $3.50 shoes drop to $2.50, women's $2.50 and $3.00 lines to $2.00, S and C specials at $3.00, storm boot included. High-grade men’s shoes from $4.00 to $6.00, misses’ sizes 11 to 2 at $1.50, and boys and youths from $1.50 to $4.00. West Store Main Aisle.
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Goodyear Welt
German Official Explains 80 Million Mark Loan Abroad
In Berlin the Reichstag heard Dr. Von Thielmann defend placing a 80 million mark loan in America. He argued September money-market conditions and American lending avoided raising rates. Other officials supported the move citing discount rises and foreign receipts, while critics warned of American banking influence.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Dr. von Thielmann
Imperial Treasury
America
Count von Kanitz
Germany
Europe
Herr Busing
Great Britain
von Thielman
Dr. Thielmann
Dr. Arendt
German Bimetallic League
Err
Imperial Bank
von Siemens
National Bank
Christians and Heathens at War in New Hebrides
Religious animosities trigger armed conflict on the island of ?o in the New Hebrides group. Christians, a minority, suffer casualties as Heathen natives clash with missionary presence led by D. C. Robertson after Sydney arrival.
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New Hebrides
Victoria
B. C
D. C. Robertson
Sydney
Suit Over Fire Loss Insurance Claims
Marcus Katz filed in the Court of Common Pleas seeking 1500 dollars for services in preparing proofs and adjusting losses from a March fire that destroyed Shoneman Brothers Eighth street store. He says he collected insurance from multiple companies totaling 234780.49 dollars.
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Shoneman Brothers
Eighth Street
Marcus Katz
Court of Common Pleas
Trial opens in Eldorado for Jessie Morrison murder case
Taking of evidence began in Eldorado on November 30 in the trial of Jessie Morrison charged with killing Mrs. G Olin Castle, bride of the prisoner's former sweetheart. Both sides will examine 115 witnesses. prosecution argues jealousy motive, defense contends self defense after Mrs Castle attacked Morrison with a razor.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
G. Olin Castle
Brumback
Volcanic Activity Spars Beach Island in New Britain Group
News from Australia reports Beach Island in the New Britain group became active in October causing upheaval on land and sea. Several natives who went to recover fish killed by the shocks were drowned amid strong tremors and aftershocks.
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Victoria
B. C
Australia
Beach Island
New Britain
Smith forms committee to eradicate vice in New York
Charles Stew art Smith, chair of the Chamber of Commerce meeting on vice, named a fifteen member committee to devise plans to eradicate the evils. The appointees include James Carter, John S. Kennedy, Dr Felix Adler, Jacob H. Schiff, John Harsen Rhoades, Joel B. Erhardt, Alfred T. White, Charles Sprague Smith, George Foster Peabody, William H. Baldwin Jr, Alexander E. Orr, Adrian Iselin Jr, Rev Robert L Paddock, Frederick D. Tappen, Robert W. De.
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New York
Charles Stewart Smith
Chamber of Commerce
James ©. Carter
John S. Kennedy
Felix Adler
Jacob H. Schiff
John Harsen Rhoades
Joel B. Erhardt
Alfred T
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Michael
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Oemas Cadwalader
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Robert Toland
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Howard A. Colby
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American Spaniel Club
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Rowland P. Keasbey
Land FP
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Charles W. Keyes
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Henry Jtt
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Gentleman James
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R. W. C. Ellison
Murray Bohlien
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Carver
Newburgh
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Davis
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William
Cutty
Heather Hill Watch
Lambert Stansfield
Ashville
Black and Hunter
Brandane
Aeson Brothers
Victor Hugo I
Htly
William Cutty
Heather Hill
Marton Majestic
Verona Kennels
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Black
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Elaine
Floradora
R. D. Bohannan
Lady Walker
Henry H
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James Cain
Edgbaston
John 8
Wagner
Noread
Beary Jarrett
Doxs
Elesbourne
Henry Jartt
D. M. Bohlen
Edgewood Minto
W. B
BR. M. Cadwalader, Jr
Becky Sharp
Mr. Bohlen
J. N. Henry
G. R. Packard
Ack
Esi
J. Newry
Packard
Meadows Ek
B. M. Cadwilader, Jr
Thomas D. M. Cardoza
Sthaade
C.H. Mason
Frank P. Smith
Vest
A. H. Rafe
Milton
Boston Terriers
C. H. Mason
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Teddy
Ruby
Kilmer Kennel
Star Boy
Robert C. McQuillen
Buttons
L. R. Wilecox
James A. Sawyer
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J. H. Horrigan
Aladdin
H. C
Dolly
Benjamin G. Weil
Dick Turpin
Kilmer Kennels
Button Ir
Mitchell Harrison
Monette
Vv. H
Teddy Raff
Prince
Esther B. Deffrey
John Stafford, Jr
W. H. GO
Edward W. Magill
Riley
Henry D. Riley
F. Allerdy
Teddy Ruff
C. Hartman Kubo
Maggie
W. F. Kendrick
Laral
Patow Stagit
E. Kuhn
J. F. Thomas
Caesar
P. D
Jacob Brazier
Blair Athol
Newcastle Kennels
Newcastle
Jack Brazier
Newcastle la
Blair
J. Frank McFadden
Roy
Rostanasi
Jennie D
Rob Roy
Jennie D. Ae
Uncle Sam
Lincoln Eyre
Dachshunde
C. Hr. Mason
William L. Elkins
Osman Pascha
A. L. Meeker
Max von Venlo
Venlo Kennel Farm
Nelson J. Edwards
Venlo Farm
Ve Venlo
Venlo Farm Kennels
Ei Eam Net
Venlo
Newton Abbott Kennels
C. P. Sindckson
Orton
L. A. Klein
Henrietta
Stillwell’s
Mrs. Maybrick
Choate
Ly MA Sr
Centre Store
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Cinans
Market Street
the Times
Strat
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Shakes
Peare
Jayve
South Sea
United Security Life Insurance and Trust CO
Penna
Chestnut Street Capital
Seal Teak
Saas Bank
Joseph L. Shoemaker & Salesrooms
Arch Stree
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