Balfour Faces Irish Rule Rift Amid Cabinet Discord
Britain. A cabinet committee led by Balfour has drafted the Irish local government bill, but the full cabinet and Conservative ranks widely oppose it. The Liberal Unionists fear the measure weakens party unity and could force concessions or abandonment to preserve harmony. The McKinley law and American events also loom.
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Lord Salisbury
Balfour
Apwetator
Weat On
Adde
Geecken Chamberlain
Mr. Balfouree
Progress of an American Committee Making a Tour
Amsterdam August 14 The World's Convention of the Young Men's Christian Association met this morning The mission-
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Amsterdam
Convention Impresses Members On Missionary World Tour
The report by E. D. Wishard, secretary of the American Committee, on a five year tour for association work was presented by Lord Kinnaird. The convention adjourned briefly for an excursion with delegates from twenty American states and two Canadian provinces in attendance.
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E. D. Wishard
Lord Kinnaird
Anglo American Sensation: Minnesotan Woman in London
Mrs. Jane Whitcomb formerly of Minnesota faced Marylebone Police Court on charges of attempting suicide by laudanum at Lady Sebright's residence. She had been living with Lady Sebright. a bottle of laudanum was found under her pillow and an emetic given. She had prior self harm reports in Monte Carlo and was separated from a Duluth husband. A threatening letter to Lady Sebright accompanied the act, citing a £500 loan dispute.
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London
Marylebone
Jane Whitcomb
Minnesota
Lady Sebricht
Lady Seht
Mrs. Whitcomb
Lady Sebright
Axwte Duxtry
Alderman Leslie
Conrad Daippel
Lawrenceville
Tomas Cammett
Joseph McEwen
Sueccop
Epwarp Hinozwar
Mt. Washington
Squire Warner
May Sutherland
Priomexs Erstein
Jane Street
Jesse Traser
James Stevenson
Leslie
Allegheny Valley
Furpesick Anport
Arlington Avenue
Omcer Carmody
Succop
George Serra
Old Avenue
Alderman Richards
Hen Turner
Larner
Thomas Grans
Alderman King
Sweeny
Anti-Cruelty Society
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Southside
Yvesterday
Kelly
Aldermoan Suecop
Seusiz Suenowr
Ekichards
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Fuaxx Haines
New York
Ben
Schaffer
Fourteenth Ward
Alexander Bradley
Beopy’ Keenas
Twentyfirst Street
Connelly
Twelth Ward
Firma i Penn Avenue
Keenan
Russia and the Vatican Seek Russian Use in Services
M Tworski, Russian czar’s delegate to the Vatican, works to gain use of the Russian language in minor religious services but Cardinal Rampolla resists fearing conversions to the Eastern church. He also seeks to subsume the Armenian Catholic diocese in the Caucasus under Russian control, while the Vatican resists.
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Gmi
Teraspol
Vatican
Coinage of Silver Improves Portugal Money Market
The August 14 report notes wider use of silver coins and small notes improving the monetary system. Public acceptance grows as commercial firms push for more notes, while England shifts to silver in remittances and imports decline due to wheat export changes. Home industry, especially cotton and wool, expands with record wine, wheat, and maize crops.
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England
France Short of Wheat Needing Large Imports
The Bulletin den Hille reports France’s wheat crop will not exceed 85,000,000 hectolitres. To meet normal demand the country must import 82,500,000 hectolitres of wheat.
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Bulletin den Hille
France
Bankrupts Owe 85,000,000 in London Grain Firm Failure
The first creditors meeting for Edward Gripper & Bons, corn factors and wharfingers, after a July 18 failure, heard a statement of condition showing total debts over 451 HM, CM. Unsecured debt stands at 258,000 with assets of £51,000. creditors agreed to take 10 shillings in the pound.
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Lexpos
Edward Gripper & Bons
One Effect of the Tariff on American Cloak Making
Berlin reports that a high tariff on imported cloaks has shifted demand to the United States where buyers purchase models and American factories copy them. Only the cheapest grades are exported in large quantities while domestic cloak production expands.
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Berlin
United States
America
Pope to summon American prelates for U S religious questions
Rowe August 14 reports it is almost certain the Pope will soon summon a number of American bishops to Rome to consult on matters concerning religion in the United States.
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Rowe
Rome
Orler
United States
Police orders threat to expel Hebrews from district
Moscow police report secret orders to remove all Hebrew residents from the district within two months. CHILE-Fansie B. Ward will describe a day in the life of a Chilean beauty for readers in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Dispatch
Well Known Southside Man Ends Life In Despair
William Simpson of 2512 Sydney Street Southside cut his throat with a razor during a despondent attack. He had been mentally unbalanced for some time and had threatened suicide. The 60 year old widower was a machinist and father of five, last seen alive late yesterday while officials awaited confirmation of his death.
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Sydney Street
Southside
Mr. Simpson
Nominations face opposition and site reassignments outlined
The piece notes growing opposition to both gentlemen and uncertain nominations. Directors rearrange state sites: Indiana southern, Michigan southwestern and northwestern. Missouri gains from Kentucky exchange. Montana Georgia Idaho gain better sites. Iowa and South Carolina unsettled. Also announces Emma Y. Sheridan serial story beginning next Sunday in The Dispatch.
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Schmertz Failure Delays Sheriff Sale and Plans Equity Suit
The sheriff sale of Schmertz property postponed one week. An Eastern creditors bill in equity prepared by W S Pier will be filed this morning with a hearing set for next Wednesday. Pier cites about 100000 in claims while Schmertz assets likely go to friends and family. Standard Plate Glass, in receivership, may see capital increased to 1000000 with old stockholders funding. President James A Chambers seeks recovery for a Chartiers Gas investment loss amid broader financial strain.
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Sensational testimony at Ottawa on Baie des Chaleurs scandal
The Senate Railway Committee heard dramatic evidence about a subsidy scheme tied to the Baie des Chaleurs railway affair. Contractor C N Armstrong described forming a new syndicate after a failed reorganizing effort and conferring with Premier Mercier in New York. He said Ernest Pacaud acted as intermediary with the Quebec government, with subsidies totaling 175000 plus 100000 to a witness, and 75000 to Armstrong. The testimony drew wide attention as Pacaud and others faced questions. The committee plans to reconvene Tuesday.
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Quebec
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Privileges and Elections Committee
Starr
McGreevy
Langevin
Nat Goodwin siege ends in bold escape bid at West End
Mrs. Nat Goodwin defends No 226 West End avenue against her comedian husband. Nat Goodwin disguises as a messenger boy to gain entry, but fails as barricades and guards protect the house. Amid threats and legal action she maintains possession, while a police watch continues.
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West End Avenue
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Buffalo
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Seebeck
Canadians Alarmed by U S Spain Reciprocity Pact
Halifax August 14 Canadians fear the new reciprocity treaty between the United States and Spain will end Canadian trade with the Spanish West Indies. The Nova Scotia Board of Trade adopted resolutions urging Prime Minister to press the Imperial Government to place Canada on the same favorable terms as the United States for imports such as fish potatoes timber and other natural products into Cuba and Porto Rico.
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Spanish West Indies
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Board of Trade
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Coninion
Fatal Accidents Highlight City Runaways and Falls
A list of yesterday’s incidents shows Charles Sims fatally injuring after a fall from a scaffold at Southside Furniture, Albert Webber injured in a hay mow accident at a West End livery stable, and Dominic Pettrerio knocked down crossing Fifth Avenue at Atwood Street. Other injuries include Alexander Radcliff thrown from a buggy struck by an electric car on Forbes Street, William Conley’s right foot crushed by a freight car, a teamster bruised after being thrown from a wagon, and Alexander Stamer cutting a finger at Jones Langulin's Brownstown mill yesterday morning.
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Willian Teters
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Coster
William Conley
Panhandle
Permento
Dominic Pettrerio
Oakinn
Fifth Avenue
Atwood Street
James Knox
J. E. Beilstein
Stamin
Alexander Stamer
Jones & Langulins
Brownstown
Curesce Delays Nominations for Exposition Bureaus
At the Aug 14 meeting the Local Directory discussed the nominations of Samuels and Peabody for Chief of the Horticultural and Liberal Arts Bureaus. The group laid the items over to the next meeting to allow more time to assess fitness.
Free Silver the Hot Issue in Ohio Says General Warner
Ex congressman General Warner of Marietta Ohio arrives at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He says four fifths of Ohioans would vote for free silver coinage and the campaign will focus on silver rather than tariff. He predicts Campbell to win and notes GOP and Democrat positions on McKinley tariff. The Dispatch previews fiction and Emma V Sheridan.
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General Warner
Marrietta, C
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Ohio
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McKinley
Gorman
Cleveland
Mystery over Carnegie Library plans sparks local debate
Rumors fly about secrecy in the Carnegie Library project at Schenley Park as local architects consider competing for planned designs. Several names surface, with opinions split on the commission and potential rewards for home architects.
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Lambie
McClarren
Stolz
Evans
George S. Orth
J.P. Bailey
Fraser
Women-A feature letter and police reports from Sunday Dispatch
The Women-A section includes a letter from Margaret HR Welch. The police docket lists bail, arrests, and hearings across locations including the Twenty-eighth Street Bridge and Lawrenceville. Cases involve larceny, aggravated assault, breaking into cars, and domestic disputes with several suspects held for court.
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Mary Lovell
Corwen Bacley
Oliver Davis
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Squire Johnson
G. W. Weldin
Jons McCarraxr
Leslie
Epward Morcau
Alderman Warner
Thomas Scott
Night of revelry ends camp life with celebrations
General McClelland praised the troops as camp Kensington closes for the year. Soldiers enjoyed festive drills, dances, and flirtations while regimental officers coordinated departures and a nearby brigade band performed. Rain paused some events, but discipline remained steady and officers commended the weeklong effort.
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Pompeii
Moonshine Raid Led by Rustic Guide in Tennessee Mountains
A rugged moonshine raid unfolds in the Iron Mountains near the North Carolina line. A shy rural guide helps Deputy Collector Spears reach a 45 gallon still used by John and Bob Steward, who defy the law, as raiders destroy the operation and return the captive to the waiting girl.
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Iron Mountains
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Bob Steward
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Tennessee
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Ordained to Preach Rev J A Burnett Installed in Wilkinsburg
Rev J A Burnett formally ordained as a minister of the A P Church in Wilkinsburg last night at Lohrs Hall where he has preached recently after suspension by the R P Presbytery. Rev D Barclay presided and preached the sermon Rev J D Sands delivered the ordination sermon and Burnett expressed gratitude for the chance to serve. A large audience attended and Burnett will continue preaching in Lohrs Hall until a church can be built.
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R. P. Presbytery
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EK. P
Wolfe Ex-Governor Charles Wolfe Laid to Rest in Lewisburg
The remains of Hon. Charles S. Wolfe were moved to his Lewisburg home this morning for a funeral Monday afternoon. Governor Pattison sent condolences praising Wolfe as a faithful public servant with a pure record and enduring legacy.
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Pattison
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Foster Died Suddenly in Canonsburg
Foster Died suddenly Friday night in Canonsburg Warren D., brother of Foster. Funeral arrangements to be published in evening papers.
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Star WS
Canonsburg
Waren D
Help Wanted General Housework In Allegheny Family
Short classified ad seeks a good girl to perform general housework in a two person household. Apply at 172 Pennsylvania Ave Allegheny.
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Auleie
Dispatch Cable Features Highlight Tomorrow's Issue
The Dispatch outlines special cable features for the next edition signaling unequal access to overseas news. The notice hints at broader coverage and international reporting in tomorrow's issue.
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Denver Double Death Mystery Deepens
Denver August 14 report on the Bonnick couple deaths suggests possible murder by poisoning followed by self administration of a fatal drug. Jurors heard many witnesses but no startling evidence emerged. relatives’ meddling is viewed as a significant factor.
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Engene Bonnick
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