March meetings favor change of Congress date in Pa.
A stap y dispatch reports growing support for moving Congress to the second Monday in March or later. It notes a short organizing session and a tariff commission plan, with Pennsylvania prospects for Hastings Reeder or Stone in the gubernatorial race. Quay plans no Harrisburg trip for legislature or Senate vote.
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Feeder
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Quay
Griswold
Erie-Beaver Canal
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Jesus
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Perhaas
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Senate
Senate race heat and Erie Canal plans for Niagara Falls era
Senator Quayle avoids part in senatorial contests as Thompson of Warren and Walton of Philadelphia lead possible Speakership race. Representative Griswold notes Sibley’s district win sapping Republican unity. Erie Canal surveys urged with Niagara Falls route and linked to Hudson tidewater. Ohio river connection proposed. No harbor cash this session. pension reform urged via a nonpartisan commission to weed pension fraud.
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Thompson
Warren
Walton
Philadelphia
Quay
Harg
Joe Sibley
Griswold
Erie- Crawford
Iast
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Standard Oil Company
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Lake Erie
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A Very Bad Stepfather Alliance
John Moushey returned home to find his wife in danger as Joseph Keener the stepfather attacked. Moushey rescued her but Keener was beaten and driven off. Keener, a Pittsburg railroad veteran, faces a hearing while Mrs Keener lies near death from paralysis. The incident occurred amid a background of local commerce chatter.
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John Moushey
Erime
Joseph Keener
Moushey
Keener
Pittsburg
Fort
Books Looks Roots and More at Davis & Co Booksellers
Framed water color and penwork panels, silver ink stands, writing foils and photo albums are among items listed at R. F. Davis & Co Booksellers located at 8 Firch avenue. Early inventories showcase a variety of decorative books and photography elements.
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Bewttery
Colei Pene
Penelis
Davis & Co
Booxseliers
Firch Avenue
Open Every Evening Until Christmas Advertising Store
Advertises a jewelry and wallpaper store offering evening hours until Christmas. Promotes a new shop at 805 Smithfield Street with Surarez Loot Jewelers and wall coverings.
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Surarez
Wall Paper
Vislt Our New Store
Smmdln
Sruithheld’ Street
Holidey Goods
Sanarin & Liorn
Conservative caucus adopts protectionist plank ahead of next election
The Union of Constitutional Associations caucus in Sheffield will open Monday with over 1,000 delegates. Leaders move to protect domestic industry, with reciprocity favored. Balfour to speak Tuesday as debates on bi metallism and home rule continue amid Britain’s broader financial currency shifts.
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Associated Press
Loxpos
Dec
Innoual
Union of Constitutional Associations
Sheffield
Great Britain
Arthur J. Balfour
Cotton strike enters second month as unionists prosper
The Amalgamated Association of Operative Spinners faces little hardship while 40 000 non union mill hands lose earnings and face starvation. Money scarce in towns as winter deepens and pawnbrokers profit. Oldham magistrate refused warrants for arrears and told bailiff to wait until the strike ends.
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Dee
Amalgamated Association of Operative Spinners
Union
Oldham
Petroleum Unfit as Fuel for Torpedo Vessels
A Toulon experimental commission rejects petroleum as fuel for torpedo vessels after tests show eight of ten cans ignited by concussion following 12 artillery shots, prompting design reconsiderations.
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Paris
Dee
Toulon
Bomb Explodes Near Workers Dwellings at Bernsdorf
In Vrenna on December 9 a large bomb detonated near the homes of workers at Kropp's nephew iron works in Bernsdorf causing considerable property damage. Sagasta refuses to form a cabinet. the Queen Regent will consider his declination and may communicate tomorrow.
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Rumors Shape Delay in Settlement as Liberal Cabinet Opposition Rises
The public expresses disappointment amid rumors of obstacles delaying a settlement. The powerful military party opposes the Liberal Cabinet, signaling heightened political tension and potential stalemate.
Ribot Faces Panama Canal Scandal Fallout In France
Prime Minister Ribot refuses to back down as the Panama affair widens. Public Prosecutor M Beaupaire resigns and a Cassation Court appointee will replace him. Rumors tie M Clemenceau and Herz to the case while Panama Commission members report large draws by Arton in 1888. Ribot pledges cooperation to illuminate the affair.
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M. Herz
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Kolin & Reinach
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Baron Reinach
France
Loewe Rifles Vindicate German Army in Court
Berlin December 2 The Public Prosecutor argued no basis for Ahlwardt’s charges that Loewe manufactured defective rifles for the Government. Ahlwardt defended himself but was sentenced to five months. The judge found no proof of illegal rifle stamping and praised Loewe’s gun tests as brilliant. A move to exempt Ahlwardt due to Reichstag membership will be raised after his election is announced.
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Bering Commission
John Thompson
Bering Sea Commission
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Windsor
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Ahlwardt
Herr Loewe
Loewe
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Rector Allwardt
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Allwardt
Free Trader No More Joseph Rogers Says World Against England
Montreal December 9 Joseph Rogers head of Joseph Rogers & Co Sheffield cutlery says McKinley bill raised duties on razors and desk knives but sales remained steady. He favors reciprocity and notes protectionism spreading while the world leans against England.
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Que
Joseph Rogers
Sheffield
Joseph Rogers & Co
Rogera
England
Musical Gifts From H. Kieber Bro and Local Shops
Musical offerings include Washburn mandolins and guitars, Kiebers' banjos, Higham carpets, fine violins, musical wrappers and cabinets, 100 mandolin styles and banjos, Mermod's music boxes, vocal and instrumental folios. Also youths' dress shoes advertised with low price and inner soles, from 11 to 2.
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Kiebers
Higham
Mermod
H. Kieber & Bro
Wood Street
Diamond Street
Kacy M4rys
Sonor Deranrwxst
How Pens Are Made Interests Everybody Pen Shaped Book
A promotional note describes a visually striking pen shaped book detailing pen production. It offers to send the volume upon receipt of a 20 stamp and provides the supplier as Wm. G. Johnston & Co. located at No. 90 Penn avenue.
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Wm. G. Johnston & Co
Penn Avenue
Slipper Bargains and Holiday Displays Across Town
Local stores advertise discounted slippers from 480 to 3125 Peaches and a new Diamond street annex men's wear display. Jewelry, silk handkerchiefs, and holiday gift selections are highlighted at Sze our display and other shops. Open evenings through Christmas and a move to 905 Smithfield street for wallpaper and related goods.
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Diamond Street
Katr Mawns
Reckless Populists and Democrats Clash Over Topeka Legislature
Kansas report details alleged Populist plans to organize the incoming House by force. J B Crouch, Democratic chair, cites conversations in the Seventh district and Hutchinson supporters pledging funds to bring Populist members to Topeka. Leaders warn the move could endanger state stability as Republicans hold a narrow majority.
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Kaw
Dee 9
Topeka
J. B. Crouch
Democratic State Central Committee
Kansas
People’s Party
Hutchinson
Ives
Rosenthal
Stubbs
House
Riot erupts in Wenatchee over gambling feud and Mafia ties
A three hour riot in Wenatchee, Spokane area, centers on gambler Tom Guilland, his lover Susette, and faro dealer Giuseppe Vaco. Italians and railroad workers clash amid a chaotic street battle after a high stakes bet collapses, with gunfire and melee across the town. A New Orleans dispatch links the event to Mafia murder history and reports a triple assassination at Convent St James Parish.
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Wash
Wenstchee
Tom Guilland
Susette
Guisseppe Vaco
King
New Orleans
Guilland
Wenatahee
Waco
Faro Bank Wits
Jis
Vaco
Sinsette
Convent St. James Parish
Catholic Leaked Address Sparks Polemic Over Satolli
Arch bishop Ireland of St Pauls sent Mer Satolli s address to Rev Father Phelan editor of the Western Watchman who sold it to press groups. Phelan denounces Satolli saying he has no authority to settle school questions or adjudicate church disputes and calls the remarks impudent and insulting to the Pope.
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Mer. Satolli
Archbishop Ireland
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Phelan
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The Mix in Wyoming and State Canvassers
The State Board of Canvassers opened returns from the two remaining counties but did not officially canvass the vote. Coffee the Democrat is reported elected to Congress by 260 votes though clerical errors cut his majority to 5. Osborne and Clarke also ahead for Governor and Supreme Court Justice. Board adjourned to the 19th awaiting Johnson county returns. A mandamus to count returns was issued by the Supreme Court. The outcome affects two Democratic legislators.
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State Senate
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Congress
Hastings
Hi Iti Possi
Cheyenne
Wron
State Board of Canvassers
Coffee
Osborne
Clarke
Supreme Court
Johson
Board of
Big Three Railways in Boston Rivalry Revealed at Merchants Dinner
McLeod outlines a bold railroad and steamship deal aimed at making Boston a rival to New York. He argues the railway of the future depends on public acceptance, investor income, and fair rates. Strong trunk-line connections, reasonable rates, and prompt service would boost national prosperity.
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Dec
Boston and Maine
Philadelphia
Reading
Canadian Pacific Railway
New York
Boston Merchants’ Club
McLeod and
van Horne
Liverpool
cLeod
Not Afraid of the Charges in Amalgamated Treason Case
Members of Honor Lodge accused of treason to the Amalgamated Association in New Castle refuse to bow to the order. They prepared to answer questions publicly, aiming to justify their conduct to the fair minded public and to set themselves right with outsiders.
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Amalgamated Association
New Castle
Carnegie Mills
Honor Lodge
Publc
Iron Hall members back Indianapolis plan to reform
About 500 members of Philadelphia branches favor resurrecting the order at the Indianapolis convention. They plan a national fraternity with outsiders admitted under sick and death benefits, sharing profits or losses at maturity and levying 43.4 assessments this year before a charter is issued and new order opens within a week.
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Order of the Iron Hall
Indianapolis
Somerby
Shortage Shocks Cincinnati Railway Office
Freight agent and cashier of the Louisville and Nashville in Cincinnati accuse each other of mishandling funds. Terhune temporarily in charge while Brent Arnold orders a formal audit into accounts of Agent McCourt and cashier George Shotwell. Shotwell estimates a shortage of 30 000 to 40 000 dollars linked to racing expenditures. McCourt claims Shotwell controls all company money and denies any misuse. Both men are long time employees.
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Cincinnati
Dec
Terhune
Louisville and Nashville Railway Company
Brent Arnold
McCourt
George Shotwell
Shotwell
Medical Diplomas From Alleged Illinois University Exposed
A man named Van Angelbach, linked by a London cable dispatch to a diploma factory, was found in Pella Indiana posing as secretary of the National University of Illinois. He issued certificates and allegedly offered a diploma for 30 with conditions. the State Board of Medical Examiners forwarded the case to the Attorney General. Angelbach claims innocence and says he was duped in a large Pelia based operation.
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Atyle
Pelia
Miles' Restorative Nervwino Promoted by Vandervere
An advertisement touts Miles' Restorative Nervwino as a cure for neuralgia sleeplessness hysteria headaches and nervous prostration. Lewis D Vandervere claims personal recovery after using Nervine and related products, noting weight gain and improved health after a year of distress and weakness. Rugged testimonial cites dramatic personal improvement and urges readers to consult druggists or Dr Miles' Medical Co.
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Lewis D. Vandervere
Bradstreet & Us
Chicago
Mealti
Ve Guarin Ree
DE. Miles
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