France’s Cabinet Faces Panama Inquiry Clash in Chamber
Paris December 15 The Elysee meeting saw Minister Bourgéois oppose Boisserin to grant judicial powers to the Panama investigation. Ribot Brisson and others clash as the chamber votes 271 to 265 against Boisserin bringing a confidence tone. Brisson may resign with the commission amid Canal scandal disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Elysee
M. Bourgéois
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pourquery de Boisserin
Panama Investigation Committee
Judicature
M. Prinet
d’Instruction
Procureur
M. Quesnay
M.uesnay de Beaurepaire
Panama
Boisserin
M.gabriel
Meurthe-et-Meselle
Hanged in a Churchyard. Naswvin E
Naswvin E reports a fatal event with details of a hanging in a churchyard linking to an ongoing chase and investigation as of mid December.
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Naswvin.e
Man Investigates Social Evil Crusade In Pittsburg
John Henderson Somerset county Sunday school superintendent was arrested after drunkenly wandering Ferry and Diamond streets. He claimed to be researching the social evil for his church work and said he found a stocking and garter on his person with no idea how they got there. He was sent to the workhouse for five days.
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Pittsburg
John Henderson
Somerset County
Ferry
Diamond Streets
Lemmon
Henderson
Injured by His Companion in Schuylkill Falls Incident
At the Falls of Schuylkill near Queen Lane and Thirty-fourth Street a man, William Scott, was wounded after a drunken quarrel with two colored men, William King and Charles Williams. King fired twice, one bullet hitting a whisky bottle in Scott’s pocket, and Williams then struck him with a blackjack. Scott was taken to St Timothy's Hospital. Williams was arrested, King fled.
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Schuylkill
McClure
Peel
Queen Lane
Thirty-fourth Street
Lowman Street
William Scott
William King
Charles Williams
King
Williams
Scott
St. Timothy's Hosital
Paris Times Foresees French Republic’s Fall Strategy
The Paris Times correspondent argues M Rouvier’s fall is a planned step by republicans' opponents. By portraying the republic as corrupt the conservatives aim to win elections. a Radical-Royalist coalition could trigger a cabinet crisis and topple the government.
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Loxpon
Paris
the Times
M. Rouvier
Republic
Panama
Boisserin
Woman Sentenced for Burglary and Jail Fire
Annie Smith alias Carrie Morgan Myers was jailed five years for breaking into Edward T Jaquin’s Woodbury residence in November. She insulted the court after sentencing, and Judge Clymer added six months more. This morning smoke issued from the jail corridor as she set her bedclothes ablaze to burn herself and the building. flames were checked and she was placed in irons.
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Annie Smith
Carrie Morgan
Carrie Myers
Gloucester
Edward T. Jaquin
Woodbury
Clymer
Gwyneth Maude Sentenced For Silverware Fraud
Gwyneth Maude, a young girl from Lonpox, was sentenced at the Old Bailey to three months imprisonment with hard labor after pleading guilty to swindling Messrs Spink and Son silversmiths. Public opinion holds the sentence harsh, arguing the mother influenced the crime.
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Lonpox
Electric Brevities Sweep of 1900s Notices and Appointments
The column lists varied items from theatre plans at Jackson Park being rejected by the World's Fair committee to political moves in Arizona and Kansas. It notes Oceanic registry bills, New Jersey sheriff appointments, a surge of Democratic senatorial candidates, a record steerage shipment to New York, and personnel moves including Van Cott’s switch to an insurance firm and a New Hampshire ex-governor’s brief in Washington.
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Jackson Park
Murphy
Arizona
Washington
Senator Quay
Oceanic
Hart Steamship Company
Abbott
New Jersey
Hudson County
McPhillip
Stanton
Hoboken
Kansas
United States
New York
Stuttgart
Bremen
van Cott
New Reek City
Great Eastern Casualty and Indemnity Company
Cheney
New Hampshire
Yosraay
Switzene
United States Circuit Court of Appose
New Fork Yee
Han Lacom
Kings County Plays Key Role in New York Senate Fight
Kings county Democrats led by Hugh McLaughlin back a New York Senator aligned with President-elect Cleveland. The bloc, with 17 Assembly members, could block Murphy without a caucus, risking party harmony and potentially uniting with Cleveland forces if Murphy falters.
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McLaughlin
New York
United States Senate
Cleveland
Senator Hill Offered State Portfolio in Cleveland Plan
The Times-Union reports Senator Hill has been tendered the portfolio of State by President elect Cleveland after talks in Baltimore. If accepted, Flower and Edward Murphy Jr. would move to the US Senate, elevating Lieutenant Governor Sheehan to the governorship. Flower confirms the Murphy part.
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Albany
Times-Union Tonight
Washington
United States
Hill
Cleveland
New York
Mill
Baltimore
New York State
Flower
Edward Murphy, Jr
United States Senate
Sheehan
Murphy
Senate
Reading Railroad inquiry on coal rates resumes in Washington
The House committee investigating the Reading Railroad anthracite coal pool met in the commerce room. William H. Joyce of the Pennsylvania Railroad testified that the Pennsylvani a Railroad favored a 1.44 rate while Reading and others set 1.00 for coal transport. Eckley B. Coxe of Coxe Brothers & Co. noted coal output exceeding 1.25 million tons annually as the probe continued. The exchange touched on rates, capacity, and industry practices amid possible financial pressures.
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Washington
House
Reading Railroad
Commerce Committee
New York
Philadelphia
William H. Joyce
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Reading
Pennsylvania Company
Tidewater
Cal
St Ore Company
Feterary
Sts
Eckley B. Coxe
Coxe Brothers & Co
Ac King
Mr Blaine’s Illness Deepens as Death Fears Rise
Washington reports say Mr Blaine’s condition is about the same but contradictory sources describe it as more serious. Family and friends fear for his life as kidneys and lungs weaken, with relapse shrinking his vitality and prompting acceptance of death.
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Washington
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Aided Lover Aids Escape From Tombs Prison Chief
Richard Kyle escaped from Tombs prison with help from his sweetheart Isabella Sheffield who restrained keeper William J. McNamara in a saloon wine room. Kyle had been jailed on forged checks tied to Wacksman & Co. Kyle’s bail was reduced request postponed. Sheffield arrested and McNamara suspended as detectives search for Kyle.
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New York
Isabella Sheffield
Richard Kyle
William J. McNamara
Tombs
Miss Sheffield
Kyle
Wacksman & Co
Grady
Supreme Court Chamber
McNamara
Centre and
Chambers Street
Warden Fallon
Intruders Ejected From Ward Meeting Over Gas Works Clash
In the Thirty-sixth ward a factional dispute flared at a Citizens and Taxpayers Association meeting. A drum and fife corps connected to the Hugh Black administration wing entered, were asked to leave, and were forcibly ejected after the group refused to depart. Speakers denounced Black and his followers and backed Jack Milligan for Select Council.
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Thirty-sixth Ward
Hugh Black
Republican Party
Citizens and Taxpayers’ Association
Jack Milligan
Select Council
John Steen
Twenty-first
Wharton Streets
James H. Park
Steen
Bleck
Milligan
Professor A Le Roche Disappears From Hotel Penn
Special Telegram reports Professor A Le Roche, an elderly French linguist and magic instructor, missing from his rooms at the Hotel Penn since Monday. Police fear he may have taken his life amid recent despondency observed in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tings
A. Leroche
Hotel
Penn
Leroche
Duel with Beer Bottles Ends in Injuries Near Houston
In Houstington West Virginia on December 15 gamblers Rugh Norman and Henry Collins dueled with beer bottles at a secluded spot. Collins was slightly hurt while Norman sustained severe injuries including a broken nose and a gash to the face but survived. Collins fled to Ohio.
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Houstington
W. Va
Rugh Norman
Henry Collins
Collins
Norman
Ohio
New York Democratic Lead on National Ticket Reported
The Democratic plurality in New York is 45 449, as of December 15, showing stronger support for the national ticket than the Republicans in the state.
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New York
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported Arrivals London Liverpool
The list indicates steamers from Philadelphia and New York arriving or sailing from ports including Liverpool and London. Several vessel names appear with unclear spellings and destinations, reflecting fragmented OCR reading of shipping movements and resignations among crew.
Mrs Coxe Testifies of Affairs with McGrath in Divorce Suit
Mrs Anna Coxe recounts marriage to Robert Coxe and close ties with Robert H McGrath. She describes calling him son like figures and kissing him at night and morning while noting gifts, land sales, and a rocky separation that spurred the divorce case in Chancery Court.
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Newark
Anna R. Coxe
Robert B. Coxe
Chancery Court
Coxe
Robert H. McGrath
York Beach
McGrath
Romany Farm
Gaskill
Nana
Madre Mia
Darling
Tragedy in a Georgia courtroom ends in gunfire
In Waynesboro Georgia yesterday a courtroom tragedy left three men dying. W P Jones on trial for arson and forgery faced a violent confrontation when the prisoner's father collided with prosecutor Charles McNorrill. A pistol duel followed injuring McNorrill and his brother and the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
W. P. Jones
Charles McNorrill
J. Morgan Jones
Charles D. McNorrill
McNorrill
W. L. McNorrill
Jones
Ex-Congressman Morse Dies After Paralysis Shock
Ex-Congressman Morse collapsed from a second paralysis during a Merchants Association banquet reception at Hotel Vendome in Boston and died after being moved to his home. He had suffered an earlier paralysis about two years earlier and had been largely invalid since then. The attendees included notable figures from Congress.
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Boston
Morse
Merchants’ Association
Hotel Vendome
Moras
Hitt
Moyamensing Literary Institute Holds Annual Meeting
The Moyamensing Literary Institute gathered for its annual meeting at the institute hall on Eleventh and Catha ee last evening. Officers for the coming year were elected as shown in the annual report, detailing library operations and institute activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyamensing Literary Institute
Oie Ee
J. Geta Orate Sete
Camden Police Probe Follows Wednesday Burglary Report
Fragmentary text indicates Camden police were investigating a burglary or related incident after a Wednesday report. No clear names, dates, or locations beyond Camden appear readable.
Martin Foy Jr Escapes Again in Ballston Village
Martin Foy Jr the murderer of Henrietta Wilson escaped from custody this afternoon at 2 45 after overpowering Turnkey Story and seizing keys. He ran onto High street then toward McDonald's Grove where he was tracked by locals before surrendering to District Attorney elect John Percy and Irving Wiswall. An imitation revolver made from a tin foil covered stick was used to frighten guards.
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Ballston
Martin Foy, Jr
Henrietta Wilson
Grose
Court House
Desperado
Remeen Street
McDonald's Grove
T. C. Luther
White Sulphur Spring Hotel
Charlet A. Taylor
Foy
John Percy
Irving W. Wiswall
Grange elects officers in Harrisburg session
Leonard H. Rhone was elected Worthy Master by 150 margin over Senator Gerard C. Brown. Secretary Thomas narrowly defeated J. Z. Ailman, who was re elected State Lecturer. L. S. McHenry and William Yocum kept posts. Wallace Chase Gate keeper, Mrs. A H Oliated Pomona, J B Kirkbride executive committee, Mrs Anna M Halstein Ceres. Grange to adjourn tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
State Grange
Leonard H. Rhone
Gerard C. Brown
Thomas
J. Z. Ailman
Juniata
Ailman
L. S. McHenry
Indiana
William Yocum
Berks
Wallace Chase
Tioga
A. H. Oliated
Warren
Pomona
J. B. Kirkbride
Philadelphia
Anna M. Halstein
Montgomery
Ceres
Grange
Morrow
Actor Adonis Dixey’s wardrobe seized at Pike Opera House
Special Telegram reports in Cincinnati that the Pike Opera House delayed curtain until 9.20 PM as three constables attached Adonis Dixey’s clothes while he was offstage. Without garments he could not appear and a manager signed a redelivery bond. Attachment on a $61.70 bill owed by the company to Daniel Bartz of Hotel Bartz Baltimore.
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Tom Tiwes
Cincinnati
Pike Opera House
Adonis
Dixey
Dixeney
Daniel Bartz
Hotel Bartz
Baltimore
Railroad Coercion Bill Passes in South Carolina House
Special Telegram to Tar Times from Columbia reports the South Carolina House approved the railroad coercion bill after Senate passage. The measure grants the Railroad Commission sweeping power over freight and passenger rates, joint schedules, damages, and contracts with connecting lines, with no right of appeal. Rail men warn of dire consequences for the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Times
Columbia
House of Representatives
Senate
Railroad Commission
Embezzlement cases rerouted as defense moves delay trial
George W. Delamater pursues delaying tactics to stop his embezzlement cases from going to trial. At the September term, three indictments were returned and the defendant moved to quash on grounds that the grand jury was improperly impaneled.
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Trea
Meadville
George W. Delamater
Rey
Trial of Solon Officers Denied Embezzlement Charges
John M. Ball and Robert J. Godfrey former leaders of the Order of Solon testified for the defense denying all wrongdoing in embezzlement and conspiracy cases. The ex-officers’ trial proceeded with these denials and a jury verdict expected tomorrow.
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Prirrsburg
John M. Ball
Robert J. Godfrey
Supreme
Order of Solon
Two Young Women Convicted of Arson in Ebensburg
Ebensburg December 15 Misses Snyder found guilty of arson for burning their millinery shop to secure insurance. Jury recommended mercy of the court. The verdict caused immense town sensation and crowding in the courtroom.
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Ebensburg
Snyder
Fire damages Keystone hat factory and box works
A late night blaze at 15 17 and 19 South Third street damaged the Keystone silk hat works and the box factory above it. The fire started in waste paper on the fourth floor and was discovered with little headway. Most damage came from water, totaling about $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Silk Hat Manufacturing
South Third Street
Gas leak hospitalizes four youths at Berks Street firm
A leak in a new gas machine installed by Ashoft Brothers at 101 Berks Street left Kraft, a 14 year old boy from 6 Fast Norris, badly overcome and taken to St Mary’s Hospital. Four other boys were treated by a nearby physician to resuscitate them.
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Ashoft Brothers
Berks Street
Ee Kraft
Norris
St. Mary's Hospital
Louise Thorndyke Shines in Husband and Wife Debut
Kingston turnout applauded Mrs. Dion Boucicault in a merry comedy by F. C. Phillips and Percy Fendall. Louise Thorndyke delivered a stellar debut along with strong turns by W. H. Fitzgerald and Charles E. Butler in Husband and Wife.
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Kingston
N. Y
Dion Boucicault
Louise Thorndyke
F. C. Phillips
Percy Fendall
W. H. Fitzgerald
Charles E. Butler
Lawyer Gray Sues Shepard as Jury Rules for Colonel
In New York on December 15 counsel began closing for Frank S. Gray in the against Colonel Elton F. Shepard case. The jury found for Shepard. A motion for a new trial was denied and an allowance of five percent on forty four thousand dollars was granted to the defendant.
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New York
Frank S. Gray
Elton F. Shepard
Shepard
Prohibition Party Sets June 7 State Convention at Truss
At the executive committee meeting in Habrrieburg a resolution was adopted to hold the next State Convention in this city on June 7. The group also endorsed steps to strengthen organization across the counties.
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Habrrieburg
Prohiblition Party
French Vessel Lorpox Wrecked Off Guernsey
December 11 l Esperance is a French vessel wrecked near the Island of Guernsey with all crew drowned.
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Lorpox
l'Esperance
Guernsey
STATE NOTES Chester opens new hospital and more
Chester’s new hospital was formally opened yesterday drawing over a thousand visitors to the Fulton county tower. Paul Welch a miner at Mahano City’s 8a 10 Colliery was fatally injured by a coal fall yesterday afternoon. The Rev Henry Brown resigned as rector and notified the vestry last night amid ill health.
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Chester's New Hospital
Ana W
Oktain
Fulton County
Saya
Paul Welch
Mahano City
Henry Brown
Convict Breaks Away From Prison Escort in Philadelphia
James Stewart alias Gibson, sentenced to four years and eleven months for robbery, escaped custody while en route from the Eastern Penitentiary to be resentenced. He leaped from a Filbert Streetcar near the Masonic Temple and vanished into the rear streets, prompting a citywide manhunt.
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Filbert
Masonic Temple
James Stewart
Gibson
Eastern Penitentiary
Gordon
Cassidy
City Mall
Reed
Stewart
Henry Groff
Big Hank
John Mahon
Graff
Eastern
Diamond Thieves Apprehended in Luzerne County
Reading December 15. Dr Herman Weir and his wife are in custody for stealing nearly £2000 in jewelry from Oscar Stoll’s Bear Creek general store last May. Secret Service officers say $100 worth of gems were recovered at Webber’s house and the balance was believed to be in Philadelphia. Mrs Webber wore a pair of diamond earrings identified by Stull. Each suspect is held on £2000 bail.
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Reading
Oscar Stoll
Bear Creek
Luzerne County
Herman Weir
Alderman Sheets
Secret Service
O'Brien
Barrin
Wilkesbarre
Webbers House
Weekend Weather for Eastern PA and New Jersey
Fr id ay forecast for eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey calls for fair conditions with westerly winds. Temperatures expected to rise to near 8 AM high and dip to a low around SP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Jersey
Camden Horse Car Company Extends Tracks to Gloucester City
City notes report several items including a railway expansion by the Camden Horse Car Company to Gloucester City. Also twenty diphtheria cases noted and an illustrated lecture by Robert Harper in Association Hall. An organ recital at Drexel Institute featured Charles W. Strine and Miss Sara Peakes. Beaver Manufacturing oil boiling pot fire at 5491 Germanytown Avenue caused about £200 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Horse Car Company
Gloucester City
Robert Harper
London
Thorld
Association Hall
Sergeant Steck
Tentr
Polls Fund Association
Drexel Institute
Charles W. Strine
Sara Peakes
James M. Dickinson
Beaver Manufacturing Company
Germanywn Avenue
Smoke Golden Sceptie tobacco and confections ad
An advertising notice for Smoke Golden Sceptie tobacco described as delicious, non biting and non drying with moist cool taste. Also promotes Solio agents and K. G. Steane & Co at 931 Cheernut S. and George Miler & Son 255-257 South Thu Street offering fine candies and chocolates for wholesale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Steane &O
George Miler & Son
Souch
Thu St
Special Sale Of 615 And 18 Dollar Suits
A local retailer announces a special sale of suits priced at ten and twelve dollars each. The stock features popular styles reduced in quality to clear out remaining inventory. Early shoppers can view the ready for sale items this morning and seek fitting assistance for the bargain selections.
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RIBOT
Panama Canal
M. Hubbard
Seine-et-Oise
M. Ribot
M. Brisson
Investigation Commission
Chamber
M. 3Risson
M. Bourgeois
Commission
France
Republican Union
Canal Company
M. Thierre
Coulisse
Thierre & Co
Baron de Reinach
Bank of France
la Liberte Pole
M. Drumont
Rouvier
Emanuel Arene
Jules Roche
SS Ee
Coates
Legion of Honor
Manayunk
Pannama Canal
Timken
Gwyneth Maude
Kings County
Tat Tims
Assembly
Mr. Cleveland
Hugh McLaughln
Kings County Democracy
Tammany
Mnch
Chapin
State Railroad Commission
Edgar M. Cullen
Supreme Court
Senator
House Committee
Cite
Boyne
Gib
Lumf
Liverpool
Solar Mino
Mongolian
Darial
Mrs. Coxe
M’grath
Trak
Mr. Coxe
Georgia Bar of Justice
Congressman Morse
Camden
Jane
Martin Foy
Grangera
South Carolina
Delamater
Warden Cassidy
Jedge Bend
Marion Stewart
Judga Reed
A. H. Southwell
Overbrook
Broad Street
Mr. Southwell
Reel
Sily
Liberty
Twentieth Street
Wanley
Hisrisoner
Dr. Webber
Tre Tres
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