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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Dec 12, 1887

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Fox Hunt in France Ends With Reynard Run Down

Paris reporters describe a Pau hounds chase near Lourie Saint James where Reynard outpaced riders for two hours. A series of mishaps included Anatole rider Thorn thrown, Larregain injury, and a dramatic dig out of the fox before the final capture by the whip and hounds. Riders Thorn Lamontagne de Madre and others present. several attendees unscathed, others not.

Mr. Larregain Louteur de Chevaux Pau Jean de Madre Reynard Thorn Rene Lamontagne Age Gill Rene Lamont Comte Jean de Madre William Lawrence Messrs Wadsworth Rogers Mancreasy Swan Comte D’evry Miss Hutton Uckily Leancassie J. Hutton Morris Post John Nugent W. J. Cagine Stuart

Perry's would be assassin faces political backlash

Paris reports Aubertin, the would be assassin of M. Ferry, as the inventor of several failed devices and now in deep poverty. Radicals blame the demagogue press for instigating him while authorities prepare to hear his claim of accomplices on Tuesday. Ferry's wounds provoke concern as officials and legislators visit his residence.

Paris Aubertin M. Ferry Journal Des Debats Republique Francaise Touvier M. Perry

No French Cabinet Yet as Fallieres Drops Plan

Paris December 11 M Fallieres informed President Carnot he could not form a cabinet from Republican group support and abandoned the effort. Senator Tirard was asked to try next, but M Lockroy refused to join any cabinet under Tirard. The attempt now hinges on Tirard and allied ministers.

Paris M. Fallieres the Elysee Today Carnot M. Lockkroy M. F Pallieres Tirard M. Lockroy M. Tirard Fori Ible Pinney M, Tirard

Crown Prince's Throat Healing Progress Reported

The Tugeblatt cites medical examinations showing the Crown Prince’s throat is improving. Vallone Gatdle indicates no change to the usual winter entertainments due to his illness.

Tugeblatt

Dentist Wettlaufer's Tragic Death In New York

Special telegram reports John Wettlaufer a 46 year old German dentist who killed himself after years of sorrow over a missing son and mounting morphine use. He left notes to a coroner and family friends, expressed fear of madhouse commitment, and ended his life with a rope after preparing a makeshift noose.

the Times New York John Wettlaufer Third Avenue Thirty-third Street East Thirtythird Street George Fritz Willie E. D. Ramstell Wettlaufer Ramsdell Fritz Rosencranz Central Hotel West Street Sin J. Waerzlaurer Barber Agnes Rackling and Co Freeport

Elopement of Indian and Clergyman's Daughter Stirs New York Town

Niagara report details the elopement of David Littlejohn, a Tuscarora Indian, with Pauline Schwitzer, daughter of Rev. Gustav Schwitzer of Swarmsville. They wed after meeting at Goat Island and traveling via Tonawanda and Hamilton. Parents vow action. locals threaten tar and feather. Littlejohn earned money through fighting roosters and liquor, now missing.

the Times Niagara David Littlejohn Pauline Gustav Schwitzer Swarmsville Erie County Littlejohn Goat Island Prospect House Swart Lle Tonawanda Hamilton Stereensine Toronto

Young Boston man commits suicide in New York hotel

A tall Boston man registered as George Gorham Bond at the Gilsey House in New York. He shot himself in his room about 2 AM, the revolver beside him, and died shortly after at New York Hospital. Two letters were found among his belongings addressed to friends and to his uncle A C Huldekoper staying at the Hotel Brunswick.

TIMES New York Boston Gilsey House George Gorham Bond Mr. Bond Night Watchman Bond New York Hospital A. C. Huldekoper Brunswick

Pillar Collapse Sparks Panic at Catholic Chapel

A 15 foot pillar gave way during a morning Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Fourteenth Street New York. Five to six hundred worshippers were leaving when the collapse occurred injuring several people who were not seriously hurt. Names were not available.

New York Fourteenth Street

Bethlehem Builds Two New Moravian and Evangelical Churches

Special Telegram to The Times Bethlehem December 11 Moravian chapel consecrated by Bishop Edmund De Schweinuts D.D. free of debt Evangelical Association church in South Bethlehem dedicated by Bishop Thomas Bowman assisted by Pastor Key Dr Saylor and local men The brick edifice cost eight thousand dollars and sits on Fountain Hill near a prominent site.

Bethlehem the Times Bherelenem Edmund de Schweinuts Hishop Moravian Church Tn South Bethlehem

Wooden button dispute ends in fatal shooting in Kentucky

In Verwxon Kentucky yesterday A Q Baker teased Thomas Rose of Jackson County about a wooden button on Rose's coat. Rose shot Baker through the bowels and wrist, inflicting wounds from which Baker will die. Rose, wounded, has a wife and two children. The affray left both men badly bloodied amid widespread confusion.

Verwxon

Tragic Train Fatal Near Washington Pa

Edward Hegarmin was killed when run over by a train on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Washington Pennsylvania. His head and an arm were found at the scene, indicating a grisly accident.

Nis Apnal Telmoram the Times Washington Edward Hegarmin Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL. A Chinese Legation Custom

The Chinese legation on Dupont Circle conducts nightly calling rounds in which fifteen officials visit neighbors with cards and satin robes. Hosts endure long social evenings as the guests converse in elaborate Mandarin phrases while the ladies await departure before midnight. A later gift and card follow these visits, leaving neighbors uneasy yet connected.

Legation Kwang Su Dupont Circle Washington Sons of the Orient

Senate to Organize Committees and Handle Nominations

Congress this week centers on forming Senate committees and processing hundreds of recess nominations. Daily sessions are expected to be brief with long adjournments in the House. The Speaker will name rules committees and a two day recess may follow to study amendments to the rules.

Wasumotox Senate Congress House of Representatives

Wing Activity Lifts Anticipation For Week’s End

Fragments indicate renewed energy among House officials recently displaced as the staff and supporters push for action later in the week. The note mentions possible shifts or reinforcements driving momentum toward late-week decisions.

Senators Name Democratic Committees Representation

A caucus of Democratic Senators will set committee representation. The list names members for each committee, with several seats marked as unchanged and some as likely new members, including Vance, Voorhees, Cockrell, Gorman, and others across Finance, Judiciary, Naval, Public Lands, Railroads, and more.

Waashington Senate Beck Cockrell Call Bate Tennessee As & Probability Vance Voorhees Walthall Wilson Berry Ransom Gorman Kenna Gibson Education Labor Call Pugh Payne Saulsbury Colquitt Civil Service Hampton Gray Harris Eustis Finance McPherson Coke West George Cockrell Butler Blackburn Morgan Brown Nicaragua River Front Washington

Catholics as Citizens. Rev Dr Chappelle Defends Co Religionists

Washington date December 11 Rev Dr Chappelle preached at St Matthew's on Catholics as Citizens inspired by Evangelical Alliance remarks he argued Catholics are loyal citizens and allies of civilization opposing tyranny and respects law while condemning subversion and anarchy

Washington Chappelle St. Matthew's Church Evangelical Alliance Republic

Gallaudet Honored On 100th Birthday Celebration

The Times reports a December 11 tribute to Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet founder of American deaf education. About forty deaf mutes attended along with guests from other cities including H. Davidson and R. M. Ziegler. Toasts honored Gallaudet and the press work for the deaf. attendees wore badges bearing the founder’s photo.

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet G. Davidson The Silent World BR. M. Ziegler Institute For Deaf Mutes Philadelphia Clem Parlaman Henrietta Evans Birdsboro J. M. Koehler R. M. Ae W. K. Eaking Jol John Gallaudet

Man Seeks Sullivan Fight After Reading About Ames

Newark December 11 Robert N Hill a powerful local man sent a telegram challenge to champion J L Sullivan spending over four dollars on the message. Hill eager for a meeting when Sullivan returns with his laurels and notes the Ames Sullivan abroad among royalty and nobility as inspiration.

Tite Tistics Newark N. J Robert N. Hill J. L. Sullivan Hill Mr. Sullivan Ames Sullivan

Roughs Attack Funeral Cortege in Delaware

Emerson H. Trusty funeral in Wrimryeron Del. draws a crowd as Mount Vernon Corner Band leads a procession to Exton Cemetery. At Front and West streets a mob of whites dubbed Coast Rangers attacked the colored procession with bricks and cobblestones, wounding several including a boy named Watson whose head was cut open before the march resumed.

Roughs Telhgham Timka Wrimryeron Del Emerson H. Trusty Mount Vernon Exton Cemetery Coast Rangers Watson

Republican attacks on saloon evil and parties in New York speech

John Lloyd Thomas of Baltimore addressed the Manhattan Temperance Association decrying the saloon evil. He claimed cowardice among New York voters and labeled the Republican party as weak on rye. He denounced the old parties as corrupt and attacked Crosby and MacArthur for insincerity.

New York John Lloyd Thomas Baltimore Manhattan Temperance Association Rye Howard Crosby Rev. T. & MacArthur

Parnell Branch Marks Seventh Anniversary In Hall

The Irish National League Parnell branch celebrated its seventh anniversary at Philopatrian Hall with John M. Doyle presiding and John Stuart among speakers. In Cathedral Hall Miss Lizele Mebotne led an American Parnell branch meeting with new members enrolled. Frisco to push for a National Democratic Convention in Washington, with State Democratic Club planning a special committee and two members heading east.

Irish National League Parnell Philopatrian Hall John M. Doyle John Stuart Lizele Mebotne Cathedral Hall Frisco Han Francisco State Democratic Club Washington

King resigns as Baltimore and Ohio executive amid shifting leadership

Thomas M. King, second vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio, tendered his resignation citing expected disharmony with a new chief executive. He recaps his tenure, including Pittsburgh operations, the terminal system, Philadelphia line improvements, and Staten Island franchise moves, asserting his influence steadied the company during crises.

Pittsburg Roperties Pennsylvania Ilisburg Baltimore and Ohio Grant Street Mount Savage Junction Glenwood Pennsylvania Railroad King Robert Garrett Baltimore Philadelphia Heading Railroad Company Schuykill East Side Railroad Company Schuylkill East Side Railroad Reading Road Delaware River Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad New York Harbor Ives Robert Garret Ne Iw New York

Lodger Dies by Own Hand In Market Street Lodging House

A well dressed man about 50 believed named Ezekiel Hall was found dead in bed at Mrs Catharine Murphy’s lodging house 2039 Market street. A half emptied bottle of laudanum rested under his head and a small memorandum book with the name Ezekiel Hall was found. Special Officer James suspects overdose to relieve illness after a day of sickness following a ten cent dose of laudanum from Loder’s Drug Store. The body was taken to the Morgue.

Ezekiel Hall Loder’s Sixteenth and Chestnut Streets Thomas Hannan Thomas Phy Barnes James Landanum al Ant

Dense New York Harbor Fog Delays Incoming Steamers

Heavy fog in New York Harbor slows traffic with few arrivals from Sandy Hook and Long Island Sound. European liners such as Aurania from Liverpool Devonia from Glasgow and La Normandie from Havre are anchored offshore awaiting clearer conditions.

New York Harbor New York Sandy Hook Sound Liverpool Glasgow

Murphy’s Temperance Revival Celebrated at Bijou Theatre

The eleventh anniversary of the temperance revival drew over 25 000 pledges as Francis Murphy led a packed Bijou Theatre crowd. The meeting was described as among the most enthusiastic in the city with sixth street blocked for hours by the thousands unable to gain admission.

Murphy Priranurg Francis Murphy Evangelist Bijou Sixth Street

Nine Die in Farmhouse Fire Near Wesnington

A report from Huron says the Harris farm house fourteen miles from Weslington burned last night and the nine member family perished. Another report lists Mia Harris and six children as killed while Michael Harris and the eldest daughter escaped severely burned.

Hurron Oak Huron Michael Harris Wessington Mia Harris

Arrest of Philip Stein for Murder in Erie case

Philip Stein, a Rochester shoe maker and ex convict, was arrested in Avpury New York on December 11 for the murder of William Jones in Erie Pennsylvania on December 1. Stein denies the charge and will go to Erie without a requisition.

Erie Avpury N. Y Philip Stein William Jones Stein Rochester Erle

Sharon's New Electric Light Plant Planned for City

A stock company of merchants will establish an electric light plant in the city costing 20000 dollars. All preliminary arrangements are finished and construction will begin immediately.

Sharon Bprclal Tal Koram Timra SunAnx

Three Die in Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Collision

Staunton Virginia report says two freight trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near Clifton Forge collided. Three men died including conductor Fry, and both trains were wrecked. Twenty persons drowned in the Orkney hurricane.

Staunton Chesapeake and Ohio Ladey Clifton Forge Fry Lowdon Imber Orkney Islands

Quarrel Ends in Stabbing of Giovanni Luci on Fallon and Christian

Giovanni Luci a 30 year old swarthy tailor, was stabbed in the left groin at Fallon and Christian streets during a quarrel with Francisco Gentile and condemned brothers. Luci died at Pennsylvania Hospital four hours later without speaking. Gentile was arrested after a chase from 827 Carpenter street. he claimed only a fist blow. The case hinges on coroner inquest findings as Francisco Gentile faces charges.

Giovanni Luci Fallon Christian Streets Francisco Christo Gentile Luel Pennsylvania Hospital Carpenter Street Second District Luci Lincoln Avenue Marie Gentile Guiseppe Francisco Peppinto Eighth Carpenter Streets Ninth Christian Christian Street William Begley Lynch Ratto Smith Essex Street Guiseppe Gentile Katto Peppiato Gentile Fran Lee Saint Lelar Will Ave Francisco Gentile

Riot at Wernersville Fair Sparks Gunfire and Vandalism

Late last night a riot broke out at a Wernersville fair as visiting toughs from Wernersdorf clashed with locals. Shots were fired, several windows were broken, and many residents were bruised but no serious injuries occurred. Detective Kramer and deputies arrived to find rioters fled. about twenty names were recorded for morning arrest in Reading.

TIMES Reading Kramer Wernersville Wernersdorf

Litigation Over an Electric Light in Federal Court

In Indianapolis last week Judge Gresham heard patent litigation between Charles F. Brush and the Brush Electric Co of Cleveland and a large local mercantile house as defendant The Fort Wayne Jenney Electric Light Co is the real defendant The case seeks protection of Brush patent No 84 issued to C F Brush for a differentiator series arc lamp It is claimed to be the first in Series arc lamp development and the defense is said to have used such a lamp Counsel was Sain and able Testimony closed and the case was taken under advisement

Indianapolis Gresham Charles F. Brush Brush Electric Company Cleveland Fort Wayne Jenney Electric Light C.F. Brush Sain Able

English Unionists Feel Encouraged by Dissident Circles

Secretaries of dissident Liberal societies report nationwide progress for Unionists and see no reunion with Gladstonian liberals before the next election. The circular says the Conservative alliance remains essential and the union regulation issue is settled. D L Moody Ends Pittsburg Evangelist Meetings with large crowds and high attendance at Central Rink.

Lexpos Gladstonlank

Archbishop Ryan Arrives at Queenstown for Papal Jubilee

Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia and Bishop Ryan of Buffalo arrive in Queenstown en route to Rome for the Pope's Jubilee. Also in Queenstown is Charles Johnson arriving from New York as Kilrain’s second in the Kilrain versus Smith bout.

Ryan Queenstown Loxton Archbishop Ryan Philadelphia Bishop Ryan Buffalo Rome Charles Johnson Kilrains Kilrain Smith New York

canal closure order affects Delaware and Raritan locks

The Delaware and Raritan Canal was ordered closed on December 1 while locks will remain open day and night daily for fuel rating purposes. The notice from SPROTAL TELEGRAM TO TIER concerns the New Barnseswick area on December 11.

Delaware and Raritan Canal Sprotal Tier Trawa New Barnseswick Delaware and Tarltan Canal

Sneak Thief Steals Jewelry From Home

David Birch of 16 North Pifbeouth clrset reported to police that a sneak thief entered through a front room window Saturday evening while the family dined, stealing jewelry valued at about 4900 from an unspecified dwelling.

David Birch North Pifbeouth Clrset

Central Labor Union Denounces High School Building Plan

The Central Labor Union passed a resolution denouncing the Philadelphia plan to erect high school buildings while primary and lower grade facilities are deficient. It calls authorities to focus on complete primary facilities before high school construction. Delegates Ambrose Kirchner and John S Kirchner are named for the AFL Baltimore convention. Israel Miller and P J Maguire also named as city delegates to the AFL and related unions.

Central Labor Union John Kirchner Dillwyn and Green Streets Philadelphia Ambrose Kirchner American Federation of Labor Baltimore International Cigarmakers’ Union Israel Miller National Textile Association P. J. Maguire Brotherhood of Carpenters

Celebrating ChanucoUH at Hebrew School In Joyful Exercises

Chanuccuh was celebrated at Hebrew Educational Society schools with gifts of candy for each child. Rabbi Morais gave a bracing talk on Maccabean virtues. At Northern School Percy Mitchell read a Chanuceuh poem by Mrs Allen Mitchell and students delivered recitations. Arthur Hartman played violin. A tambourine drill led by Trene Winstock featured many participants. Southern SCAGOT followed with prayers, recitations, and musical solos by Miss Theresa Fleisher and Maurice Jonas.

Hebrew Educational Society Rabbi Morais Percy Mitchell Allen Mitchell Hetty Levy Florence Allman Pearla Goldsmith Rosa Falk Bertha Gross Lilla Winstock Gertie Ha Flora Simon Clara Pollak Celia Sampson Julia Bloch Fanny Muscovitch Pauline Schwartz Blanche Goldsmith Belle Witkowski Rachel Goldsmith Theresa Fleisher Maurice Jonas

Frances Folsom Cleveland Named Foundling by Police

A two week old pink faced baby girl found in a rain-soaked basket in a Philadelphia alley was christened Frances Folsom Cleveland by Officer Black. Police at Seventeenth district house arranged care, then transported the foundling to the Almshouse in patrol wagon No. 6.

Seventeenth District Officer Black Thirteenth Tasker Streets Pryor Frances Folsom Cleveland Little Frances

Elks Hold Annual Session and Banquet in New York

The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks opened its annual session at Masonic Temple with over 400 delegates from across the country. New York Lodge No. 1 hosted a banquet at Koster and Bials for over 500 members, with Exalted Grand Ruler Will E English of Indianapolis delivering the address. The gathering featured music from Erminie and continued the afternoon session after the banquet.

New York Grand Lodge of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Masonic Temple No. 1 Grand Lodge Koster & Bial’s E. C., Chamberlain L. Mendel M. Mullone J. J. Spies Will E. English Indianapolis Erminie

The Ideal Husband Sermon Urges Life Insurance

The Rev. Alexander Alison of Alexander Presbyterian Church preached on The Ideal Husband and urged men to insure their lives for their family's future. He tied the duty to provide for loved ones to the biblical promise to love honor and protect, praising life insurance as a proper step.

Alexander Alison Alexander Presbyterian Church Nineteenth Green Streets Alison Jesus

Camden Railroad Conductors Elect New Officers

Camden division No. 170 of the Order of Railroad Conductors elected officers including Chief Conductor L. Gb. Shepherd, Assistant Conductor C. W. Sutton, Secretary and Treasurer J. P. Anchor, Senior Conductor E. Mayhew, and other posts with E. J. Blatedell as delegate to convention and G. Clark, A. Sparks, FE, J. Blaisdell as trustees.

Camden Order of Railroad Conductors No. 170 L. Gb. Shepherd C. W. Sutton J. P. Anchor E. W. Anchor E. Mayhew D. Helms Inside Sentinel R. H. Robbins Outside Sentinel Joseph Connell Rand E. J. Blatedell G. Clark A. Sparks J. Blaisdell

Recalcitrant Knichts Hold Kensington Meeting

The Provisional Committee of the Knights of Labor held a gathering in Kensington yesterday afternoon. They read responses to circulars issued a week earlier and hailed the letters as encouraging, noting many come from prominent Knights in various assemblies. The great secretary insisted on anonymity of correspondents.

Knichts

The Wreck of the Nellie Jerrell Strands Debris at Sea

The schooner Nellie Jerrell was rammed and sunk off Barnegat by the steamship Algiers on December 8. Wreckage and crew baggage wash ashore at Atlantic City and Brigantine. Bodies of the two missing seamen have not been recovered.

Nellie Jerrill Atlantic City Brigantine Jerrell Barnegat Algiers

Catholic Temperance Union Holds May Meeting at Cathedral Hall

A large turnout of delegates attended the Catholic Temperance Union monthly meeting in Cathedral Hall. Reports from branch societies showed rising memberships and the emigration committee outlined cases where aid was provided to needy immigrants arriving since the last meeting.

The Catholic Temperance Union Cathedral Hall

Arrest of a Daring Robber in Reynolds County Case

Harry Johnson, who robbed the Reynolds county treasurer’s safe of 20000 on November 2, was captured in Hemphill county Texas. He had two known accomplices to be captured. Fourteen hundred dollars was recovered from a woman with Johnson.

Sx. Louris Harry Johnson Reynolds County Hemphill County Texas Johnson

Humane Union Fair At 1015 Spruce Street This Week

The Humane Union and The Young American Humane Union host a fair from Wednesday through Saturday at 1015 Spruce Street. Proceeds fund humane literature distribution, education, and outreach programs.

Young American Humane Union Spruce Street

Lord Salisbury Fair Trade Views Stated

Loxpoy December 11 reports Mr Hradlaugh will urge Parliament to appoint a committee on trade policy. He plans to push for an early inquiry and to press for measures addressing international commerce and tariff relations during the reassembled session.

Lord Salisbury Loxpoy Hradlaugh Trafalgar Square

Prince Bismarck Falls Ill Prompting Rest

Reliable advices from Friedrichsruhe report Prince Bismarck seized by a sudden illness yesterday. Attacks quickly passed, but his physician orders rest and abstention from business. The Camden Sunday Owl suspended publication yesterday, cited as temporary. paper started three months ago.

Bismarck Hammuung Friedrichsruhe Gasponds Camden Shoeldon & Stewart

League Election At Union League Sees Two Tickets Contend

Joel J. Baily appears on both campaigns as amendments to by laws split members. Key issue is doubling the entrance fee from fifty to one hundred and tightening dues payments. Two official slates clash while a possible third ticket looms with amendments fueling a lively, faction driven battle among Union League members.

Union League Friends of the Amendment New York League League Samuel 8. Sharp John F. Stoer Joseph 5 Neff Sharp Steer Joel J. Baily Mr. Leeds Mr. Baily Wote E . Cr Knigh W.elit J Lawson Hamilton Diset Sam C. Perkins

Mayor Fitler to Host Clover Club Guests at City Residence

The Clover Club has long honored Mayor Fitler with monthly dinners and will dine at his city residence at Sixteenth and Walnut streets next Thursday evening. Distinguished gentlemen are expected to attend to meet the club’s noted spirits and enjoy the cordial hospitality.

Clover Club Mayor Fitler Fitler Sixteenth Walnut Streets

Real Estate Transfers Highlight City Listings

Among 34 transfers recorded on Saturday the notable deeds include B Morris selling to R A Geil for 7000 at the southeast corner of Leithgow and Girard avenues. S W Blabon sells to E P Balderston at Hunting Park avenue near Schuyler street for 9100. BK Balderston sells to G W Blabon for 98230 on Seventh street south of Green street. W McIntyre transfers on St Mary street east of Seventh to Hannah Fox for 5000 and on south side of Dickinson near Memphis street to J Wilbraham for 4400.

Leithgow Girard Avenue B. Morris R. A. Geil Hunting Park Avenue Schuyler Street S. W. Blabon E. P. Balderston Seventh Street Green Street BK. P. Balderston G. W. Blabon St. Mary Street Seventh W. McIntyre Hannah Fox Dickinson Memphis Street J. Wilbraham

Young Hebrew Debaters Plan February Tariff Debate

The Associate Organization of the Young Men's Hebrew Association met at Eighth and Green streets with President D. B. Simon presiding. They scheduled a February debate on how President Cleveland's tariff views may affect U S commerce and will award a gold medal to the best debater.

Young Hebrew Young Men's Hebrew Association Eighth and Green Streets D. B. Simon Cleveland

Fire damages McCloskey saloon on North Fifth Street

A fire of unknown origin last night damaged Patrick McCloskey’s saloon at 01 North Fifth Street, with losses estimated at 1000 dollars. James Haigh of 34 Wheat Sellers Street Frankford died yesterday afternoon, heart disease suspected. Charles Kurth, 1314 Mancock Street, was committed in default of bail by Magistrate Cobbeeerane on a charge of stealing a coat. Beal Bucher, a boarder in the same house.

Patrick McCloskey North Fifth Street James Haigh Wheat Sellers Street Frankford Charles Kurth Mancock Street Cobbeeerane Beal Bucher

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