Reform in Schools Less Greek and Latin and German Emphasis
In Berks the Reichsanzeiger reports Emperor William's push to reduce Latin and Greek in higher public schools and to emphasize German language and history. He urges practical study, less book work, more recreation, and warns against licensing more high schools until methods improve. The debate spurs criticism from German newspapers and notes on journalism.
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Berks
Dec
Reichsanzeiger
William
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Abiturienten Proletariat
Buoger
Empror
National Gazette
Koch
Prof. Koch
Dre. Behring
Kitasato
Peethe Medizinische Wochenschrift
Iensbrock
Rebuilding Baring Brothers Under Strict Financial Levy
London news reports rapid moves to reestablish the Baring Brothers house with T C Baring and John Baring taking leading roles. An embargo on private fortunes of chief partners to safeguard a 214 million pound guarantee fund worsens beneficiaries’ wealth, forcing Lord Revelstoke to market his London mansion as Baron Hirsch reportedly negotiates its purchase. Lords Castlerosse and Robert Spencer also suffer, surrendering dowries to protect family credit.
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Lord Revelstoke
London
Charles Street
Berkeley Square
Baron Hirsch
Lord Castlerosse
Robert Spencer
Earl Spencer
Irish party splits as members seek re election
In Lospex on December 6 reports say four members from each section will resign to seek fresh votes. Mr Parnell plans to retire as part of a minority. Tension rises after a dispute with Justin McCarthy who denounced Parnell as an insulter to his family and country.
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Parnell
Nation
Justin McCarthy
Mr. McCarthy
Immigration question stirs Parliament in England
Parliament is disturbed by the immigration issue as it forces itself onto public attention. The discussion centers on who may enter the country and under what conditions, reflecting broader concerns about national policy and social impact.
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Duxlap
Lospex
Immigration Debate Shapes British Policy Tangle
The discussion centers on Haworth versus Jennings immigration plans with a tax on newcomers and a proposed ability to pay test. Irish squabble aside, Germans and other foreigners entering Britain are blamed for wage pressure and scarce jobs.
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America
Falsehoods about Mrs Mackay linked to maid rumor
London readers spread rumors alleging Mrs J W Mackay’s early career tied to a maid who eloped to America. The gossip traced to two gossiping men and grew until Mrs Mackay sued for redress with Colonel Lewis providing explanations and apologies to all involved.
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London
John W. Mackay
New York
Pacific Coast
Mackay
J. W. Mackay
Wales
Holderness House
Mrs. Chain
America
Colonel Lewis
Philadelphia Consul Bedloe Recovers in London
Dr Edward Bedloe United States Consul to Amoy China of Philadelphia has been severely ill in London for weeks. He is convalescent now and his speedy recovery seems certain. The foot amputation once considered will not be needed.
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Edward Bedloe
Philadelphia
United States
Amory
China
London
New American Minister to Madrid to Push Reciprocity Talks
General E Burd Grobb and his family will depart for Madrid where he will reside in Palmer's former residence. Negotiations on Spanish Cuban and United States reciprocity will be actively pushed as soon as he arrives to assume duties at the post.
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E. Burd-Grobb
Madrid
United States
Palmer
Spain
Cuba
Ex King Milan Returns from England in Anger
Ex king Milan arrives in Paris after being refused reception by Queen Victoria the Prince of Wales and Lord Salisbury. He has rented a palace on Avenue Bois de Boulogne and plans to retire there with an annual allowance of 30000 pounds.
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Prince of Wales
Lord Salisbury
Parii
Milan
England
Queen Victoria
Avenue Bois de Boulogne
Count Herbert Bismarck Visits Paris Advised Health Trip
Count Herbert Bismarck has stayed over a week in Paris visiting Prime Minister M de Freycinet. It is believed he inquired if the government will protect his father during his health sojourn at Noice. Holiday sales urge early shopping with deposits at GUSEY'S.
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Paris
Herbert Bismarck
M. de Freycinet
Noice
Genuine English Gloria Umbrellas With Metal Handles
No cheap trashy items but real English Gloria umbrellas in gold silver or natural handles offered in 20r 22inch sizes. One free to each morning and Tuesday with every man's suit or overcoat or lady's wrap bought at Kaufmanns.
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Kaufmanns
Holiday Handkerchiefs at A. G. Campbell & Sons
Window display advertises holiday handkerchiefs priced at 10 cents at A. G. Campbell & Sons located at 277 Fifth Ave. It urges shoppers to buy now for better prices and choice than at Christmas.
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A.G. Cammppbell & Sons
A. G. Campset & Sons
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Great Clothing Sale in Pittsburg at Combination Clothing Co
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company at Grant and Diamond, opposite the Court House, promotes a holiday sale with prices from twenty-five cents to thirty dollars. It highlights a wide assortment of useful and fancy garments and gifts for the season.
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Pitsburg
P. C
D. C
Pittsburg
Guskky’s
Dollar Christmas Books Giveaway at Kaufmanns
A promotional note promises free picture books with every fruit, overcoat, or teak purchase this week at Kaufmanns. The offer emphasizes attractive books included with purchases and presents the promotion as a holiday incentive.
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Kaufmann
German woman found murdered in Chester area room
Emma Pfitzenmyer, 22, found dead in her sister’s home in Chester with multiple neck and chest wounds. Police suspect jealousy and a mysterious young man seen with her before the ball. A cheese knife smeared with blood and bloodied socks point to a staged suicide. Otto Walther’s house at Upland is connected to the body’s autopsy and burial.
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Cuester
Emma Pfitzenmyer
Schmidt
Chester
Dr. Formad
Philadelphia
Corner Bullock
Bargains at Kaufmanns and Nectar Tea at A and P
At Kaufmanns Grand Holiday Bargain Sale notes include 28 inch gloria silk umbrellas with silver handles priced 8c and other pricey silk umbrellas from 19s to 375. Free monogram engraving offered. Nectar tea touted as standard, packed in air tight caddies. the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. markets Nectar teas coffees condensed milk and baking powder.
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Kaufmanns
Laventine
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Irish Home Rule Plan Favors LiberalIrish Accord
A political figure urges rapid progress toward a practical home rule measure. He stresses independence for Ireland, seeks friendly cross‑channel cooperation, and cites Sir William Vernon Harcourt on needing Irish nation support for any viable scheme. He expects no further personal interviews.
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Liberal Party
Ireland
Great Britain
William Vernon Harcourt
Envoys Depart East as Dublin Support Backed
Tribelish envoys left Chicago for New York by the Michigan Central Railroad at 5 pm. Mr. Dillon said they had refrained from commenting on the home situation out of respect for colleagues. The Hoffman House Committee and New York Municipal Council reportedly back the action. Harrington reportedly traveled to Detroit to meet friends, with no word on his plans.
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Chicaco
New York
Michigan Central Railroad
Dillon
Associated Press
Parliamentary Fund Association of
Hoffman House Committee
Parnell
League
Harrington
Detroit
French Opinions on Parnell Crisis
Paris editors weigh the Irish question with the Parnell case. The Siecle and Temps condemn Parnell’s obstinacy, fearing ruin of home rule and a return to revolution. Republique Francaise argues Gladstone should have accepted Parnell supporters proposals to preserve dignity and unity.
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Paris
Parnell
Siecle
Ireland
Temps
Republique Francaise
Gladstone
Toys for boys and girls open at Danziger Co store
Danziger and Small-Costly and Cheap- Droll Mechanical Scientific, Etc. store opens a Christmas department with an expansive toy basement. From Noah’s Ark to cameras, magic lanterns, wooden girls toys, pianos, china sets, and miniature housekeeping, the display highlights both fun and educational items, including Barnum’s Circus drawing card in the window.
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Danziger & Co
Department of Toys
Barnum‘s Circus
Danziger
A P T C Plans Customer Endorsement Campaign
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company promotes word of mouth by customers praising its goods. It touts fine teas coffees condensed milk and baking powder as reasons to shop there for life. A Christmas panel picture titled Playing Grandmother will be given as a souvenir from December 15 to 25.
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Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
A. & P. Tea Company
Thousand Umbrellas At Eaufmanns Fifth Avenue Store
Thousands of holiday umbrellas offered at Eaufmanns located at Fifth avenue and Smithfield street. Store features over 500 styles from 85c to 2.25 with various handles including silver, gold, wood, pearl and carved designs. Pay a deposit to reserve, balance later. monogram engraving free.
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Eadquarters
Kau'mannos
Eaufmanns
Fifth Avenue and
Smithfield Street
Plush jacket sale at Cash Store Thornton Bros
Weather concerns force Thornton Bros to clear stock at 128 Fi street Allegheny. Plush jackets priced to move include $10 at 675, $15 at 850, $20 at 12, and $18 at 1198 with additional $25 $30 $35 and $40 wraps at various discounts.
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Seauon
Thornton Bros
Fi Street
Allegheny
Flying Dutchman Impresses Pittsburg in Wagner Opera Debut
Emma Juch Company opened the Duquesne Theater with Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman drawing a large audience in rain. Performances under Neuendorf highlighted Rathjen as The Dutchman, Juci as Senta, with strong acting and singing from Vetta and others, though the chorus and stage limits showed constraints of the touring company.
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Duquesne Theater
Emma Juch
Pittsburg
Richard Wagner
Wagner
Achievin
Rienzi
Meyerbeer
Silver Republicans Plot Free Coinage Push in Senate
A Telegraph dispatch reports that free coinage Republicans in the Senate seek a cross party pact with Democrats to pass a free coinage bill while the force bill is blocked. They insist on a fair Senate and House vote and may threaten rule changes to gain passage, with leaders unwilling to pledge House action this session.
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Washington
Senate
House
Death of Joe Coburn World Heavyweight Champion
New York reports the death of Joe Coburn a longtime world heavyweight champion after a six month illness traced to a bronchial infection that developed from a severe cold. He last fought for the title in 1870 a draw with Jem Mace near New Orleans. Coburn died in poverty after a Sing Sing sentence for felonious assault the man had served a ten year term and was known for his troubled later years.
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New York
Joe Coburn
Jem Mace
New Orleans
Coburn
Sing Sing
Sixth Avenue
Two More Victims Of The Liberty Street Fire
The Liberty street fire added two more victims William Long of Twenty-eighth street and Nicholas Franz of 125 Cherry alley. They were removing a safe from Young Mahood Co. building when the rear wall collapsed burying them. Both men were rescued sent home badly cut and bruised but not fatally. Funeral details announced for fireman J Elmer Figley. A Switchmen Mutual Aid Association meeting failed to reach a conclusion after a long session at Switchman's Hall. The paper also advertises Gusky’s powdery work piano brands and holiday merchandise at Fifth avenue and related stores.
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Liberty Street
William Long
Twenty-eighth Street
Nicholas Franz
Cherry Alley
Young, Mahood & Co
J. Elmer Figley
Hazlewood
Eiverton Cemetery
McKeesport
Switchman’s Mutual Aid Association
Switchman’s Hall
Fifth Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Timely Notice on Christmas Goods at Thornton Bros and Pit tonirn's
Do not wait to buy holiday items as the Cash Store promotes a complete assortment. Readily available are handkerchiefs umbrellas lace sets towels table linens hosiery and dry goods at right prices. Thornton Bros Store 128 Federal Street Allegheny and Pit tonirn's 404 Wood Street offer overcoats and dress suits.
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Thornton Bros
Federal Mreet
Allegheny
Democratic factions Rival for Power in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Democrats split over cabinet picks as ex President Cleveland and Governor Hill vie for the 1896 presidential nomination. Rival city committees form amid enticements for Harrity to join Pattison’s cabinet. Banquets on Jackson Day promise demonstrations by Young Men’s Association and Iroquois Club in Hill’s honor.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Democratic City Committee
Pattison
Harrity
Commonwealth
Fourth Ward
Squire McMullen
Squire
Governor Hill
Young Men's Democratic Association
Iroquois Club
Eighteenth Street
Fairmount Avenue
Fifteenth Ward
George Morgan
Weather Observations From Cities Amid Mixed Conditions
ALLEIGHENT JUNCTION reports 3 feet 10 inches and falling with cloudy rain. MEMIHIs reports 9 inches and damp cloudy. Carno-River shows 1.7 feet and falling with cloudy cold. UMLEans notes partly cloudy warm. CINCINNATI records 1 foot 4 inches and rising with clear cool conditions.
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Alleighent Junction
Weldon’s Wholesale and Retail Erecaries Ad Offers Deep Discounts
An old storefront ad touts stock at very low season prices. It lists canned goods, dried fruits, coffee, sugar, tobacco, flour, and more with bulk case quantities and delivery across two cities. J Wells Weldon at 201 Market Street Pittsburg offers price lists by mail and telephone orders for $10+ purchases.
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Weldon’s
California
Tha Butler Co
Weyman
Barr
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Aica
Vetta
Payne Clark
Charles Hedmont
Lohengrin
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Ines
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Urirud
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Guski’s
Kranich & Bach
Stultz & Bauer
James M. Starr & Co
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Miller
Lecuxer & Schoenberger
Mwassu
Pittonirn
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Hill
Quaker City
Weldoy
Market Street
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J. G Bennett & Co
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Auticuea
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Ted
Suass
J. A. Gallinger
H & OO
F. Ahlers
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