Republicans Assign Senate Committee Posts in Historic Caucus
Washington December 14 Republicans finalize their Senate committee slate with most assignments approved by the caucus. Democrats plan their reply as new alliances shift chairmanships and key posts, including Northwestern picks and pending alignment for Alliance Senator Kyle and Senator Peffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Senatorial Caucus
Senate
Messrs. Saunders and Powers
Montana
Stewart
Stockbridge—Fisheries
Teller
Five Civilized Tribes of Indians
Warren
Washburn
Mississippi River
University of the United States
Wilson
Sear
Centennial
Wolcott
Civil Service
District of Columbia
Messrs Fe Dubois
Hansbrough
Congress
Kyle
Peffer
Alliance
Donalt
West Bellevue Taxpayers Denounce Borough Council Meeting
Bellevue residents denounce the borough council at a mass meeting planned for Black's Hall. They accuse public funds of being misused and demand investigation into investments and expenditures. They threaten a declaration of independence and possible rebellion if grievances remain unresolved.
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West Bellevue
Black's Hall
Musical instruments and accessories at two downtown shops
At No 506 Wood Street H Bleber and Co advertise Washburn mandolines guitars violins and vocal folios with new violins from 1 to 100 and old violins up to 600 plus Kleber Bros exclusive vocal and instrumental sheets. Henry Terheyden Jewelry House at 536 Smithfield Street markets novelties and boxes and keeps evening hours.
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Washburn's
Washburn’s
Kleber
Higham’s
Besson and Courtoi’s
Arion
Keystone
Lakeside
Henry Terheyden
Smithfield Street
Christmas Piano Gifts From Hamilton Ad Show Case
An ad notes piano and organ sales from Hamilton at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue. The message urges readers to choose reliable instruments known for durable action and pleasing tone. Store hours extend to 9 PM with a reference to a local agent near Smithfield Street.
Carmencita Dances Heartbeat of Spanish Passion in Pittsburg
Carmencita the dancer wowed a full Alvin crowd in Pittsburg with fiery Cachuca El Veto and Bolero performances. The program featured Dagmar Decelle and John Le Clair acts as well as Signor Echepare directing Spanish students. A sold out audience praised Carmencita and flowers greeted her after the finale as future bills promise Stuart Robson at Duquesne Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmencita
Pittsburg
John le Clair
Dagmar and
Decelle
Albini
Pablo Echepare
Schubert
Braham
Signor Echepare
Incog Farce at Grand Opera House
A clever wholesome farce Incog presented by Mr Dickson and company at Grand Opera House last night. The plot hinges on three men resembling each other in a Comedy of Errors style with clever make up and sharp dialogue. Dickson as Tom Stanhope leads a strong cast including Edeson Winters Burg and Wardy as a lively ensemble praised for its spirited teamwork. The show drew a large, appreciative crowd and ran with constant action from start to finish.
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Dickson
Grand Opera House
Romualdo Pacheco
Charles Dickson
Tom Stanhope
Harry
Dick Winters
Robert Edeson
Louis Mann
Aate
Isabella Wardy
Mr Dickson
Ostechrat
Carmen Up to Data Burlesque Delights Bijou Audience
Large crowd enjoys a lively burlesque of Bizet's Carmen at Bijou Theater. Corinne can dances and costumes dazzle, with a strong chorus and humorous turns by Gilbert Lester and Fosselle. Dyllyn's baritone shines in spots, and the cast delivers many encores in an ornate, colorful production.
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Bijou
Max Freeman
Bizet
London
Corinne
John D. Gilbert
Harry Lester
Charles Fostelle
Gilbert
Lester
Fostelle
Bernard Dyllyn
Love
Mr. Dyllyn
Maud Dixon
Minnie Burroughs
Gladys Vivian Lilly Cool
Barrel of Money in Theatre Pleases Audiences
The current show features Carrie Lamont as the soubrette and Geo A. Booker as the principal comedian. A melodrama with specialties runs this week and the sensational scene of the heroine near a running engine drew strong applause at both performances yesterday. Manager Starr is confident in this week’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Lamont
Geo A. Booker
Anager Starr
Stage Notes and Upcoming Arts Promotions in City
Dr Frank McDonatp reports Charles L Davis improving but still seriously ill. Alvin Theater suit against the venue noted as a routine financial matter. Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Theater enjoyed the day with the season’s strongest bill. Linus the $10 000 Oregon horse draws crowds. Hanpets Messiah at Old City Hall on Monday December 3 promises a rich musical treat with a 200 voice chorus and 40 piece orchestra plus soloists. Gunwers Band to perform two concerts today at 2 and 8. Gilmore brings four vocalists Emilie and Emma Scnneelek Monsieur Clodie and E J O Mahoney. Reserved seats via Hamiltons music store selling quickly.
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Frank McDonatp
Charles L. Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum Theater
Linus
Oregon
Hanpet
Mozart Club
Old City Hall
New York
Boston
Gunwers
Gilmore
Emilie
Emma Scnneelek
Monsieur Clodie
E. J. O'Mahoney
Hamilton
Fires Sweep Towns Across States Causing Major Losses
Fire incidents report multiple blazes from lamp explosions to warehouse fires in West Newton Lockport and Ft Leavenworth. Losses run around $1000 in several cases with limited or no insurance. One death occurs in Oakes North Carolina as a store blaze burns Dr. Schmidt Nelson. The Youghiogheny Coal Company stables suffer incendiary damage with five mules lost. A note mentions Hoffmann & Co. offering instruments at reasonable prices amid flour branding claims for Minnehaha flour.
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West Newton
Baltimore and Ohile
Lockport
Ill
Columbia
Oakes
N. C
Schmidt Nelson
Era SroReem
Youghiogheny Coal Company
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Blood Freighting Packwood House Murders in New Smyrna
A Jacksonville dispatch reports a brutal multiple murder at the Packwood house in New Smyrna Florida. Sheriff Dimick leads a posse to the scene where Mrs Hatch and children are found slain amid gore. A neighbor Miss Bruce fights the killer but is severely wounded. The town suspects a local assailant familiar with the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Dimick
New Smyrna
Miss Bruce
Smith & Wesson
Bruce
Bruce Iay
Smyrna
Deaths of notable figures from Cherokee leader to political figures
Joel Bryan Mayes former Cherokee Nation chief and negotiator with the United States over the Cherokee Strip dies. Also listed are Rev. George Crosby Smith leader of Drew Seminary in Carmel and other prominent figures including ex-Representative Dantz McLarum, Navy surgeon Dr. Ross, California candidate Grance Brancuano, Little Rock leader Bursa, Judge Josian Minot, Grance Stevens of Blair County, Lawlor Hazen and others noted for public service or involvement in 19th century politics and society.
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Mayes
United States Commission
Georgia
Indian Territory
Joel
the Supreme Art
Dantzt Mclarcuim
Cambria County
Harrisburg
Madden
Ross
Society of Washington
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
Hor. Groner G. Brancuano
Congress
Placerville
Cal
California
Co. C. Bursa
Little Rock
Hox
Josian Minot
Franklin Pierce
Concord
N. H
Court of Common Pleas
Concord Railroad
Grance H. Stevens
Duncansville
Blair County
Hollidaysburg
Lawrorp Hazen
Ripon
Wis
Hazen
Illiam Henry Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Harrison
Christmas Piano Sale At Hamiltons And Hoffmanns
Holiday rush pushes shoppers to Hamiltons at 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue for quick piano picks with night delivery on Christmas Eve. Jos Ercopaum & Co promotes Sohmer pianos as world standard favorites, urging a visit to Hoffmanns on Smithfield Street for a refined display and chemical diamonds from K Sr, the sole Liberty and Smithfield agent.
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Hoffmann
Smithfield Street
K. Sr
Liberty
Smithfield
Chronic cough cured by Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute
Ten year chronic illness with night sweats and asthma left him unable to work. Eight doctors failed to cure him until specialists at the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute, 3233 Penn Avenue, provided a permanent cure.
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Penn Avenue
John Schettle
Magnolia Street
Allegheny
A. & Lowe
Pepsis. Institute
Fie
Elegant Diamond Finger Rings Grand Stock Sale
Large collection of rings in styles from baby and marquise to opal clusters and five stone designs. Firm offers prices from 25 dollars to 1000 dollars with claims of vast stock and low rates. E P Rouperts and Sons advertises at Fifth Avenue and Market Street.
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Marquise
E. P. Rouperts & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Charters and funeral notices in local briefs
Loose diamonds and a complete stock of fine stones offered at the factory premises by E. P. Roberts & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street. Also notes a funeral for Jenni Charters, daughter of John and Helena Troop, with arrangements to follow.
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E. P. Roberts & Sons, Cor
Fifth Avenue and
Market Street
Charters
Ata.m
Jeni
5. B. Charters An
John
Helena Troop
Public Treatment Event At Catarrh Institute
The Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 323 Penn Avenue offers free treatments including medicine. Public demonstrations aim to familiarize the community with their methods. Sessions run Wednesday evening December or Sunday forenoon December 20 from 10 to 13.
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Penn-avenue
Vento All
Rich and
Orencon
Holiday Exposition Showcases Leather Goods and More
The Holiday Exposition fills all store space with leather wallets coin purses satchels traveling bags and accessories. Vendors tout low prices and wide selection including Alaska sealskin garments jewelry and gift boxes. Dress fabrics novel patterns and chintz fabrics headline the event with emphasis on value and volume sales.
Gift Idea: Thoughtful Keepsake for Christmas
A warm, personal present that captures memories and meaning. Choose a keepsake item like a custom photo book or engraved memento that suits the recipient’s interests and heirloom value. A handcrafted or tailored gift often carries more emotional weight than generic items.
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Republican Caucus Committee
Blair
Pettigrew
Proctor
Dubois
Shoup
Committee On
Bialir
Senator Carey
Wyoming
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Messrs
Edmunds
Ingalls
Evarts
Mitchell, Teller
Platt
Edmunds and
Foreign Relations
Hiscock and
Davis
Quay
Stockbridge
Naval Affairs
Caucus
Aldrich
Seaboard
Allen
Canada
Cannada
Public Oi and Grounds
Pacific Railrosts
Sela
Erritories
Casey—Railroads
Neval
God
Indian Select
Selec Davis
Territories
Pacific Railroads
Select
Dawes
Dawes—Indian Affairs
Dixon—Patents
Library of Congress
Dolph
Imbois
Hawley
Isn
Higgins—Manufactures
Foreign Relaone
Yeenmaged
District of
Columbis
Manderson
Mitchell — Claims
Morrill
Platt—Territories
Ay — Library
Commelic
Landers
Sawyer
Potomac River
Sherman—Foreign Relations
Squire
Coast Eee Koction
Public Build
Eenans University of the United States
Stanford
Education and Labor
Fisheries
Bellevue
H. Bleber & Bro.'s
Kleber Bro.’s
Wat
Wood Street
Libert
Dickson and
FUN Tavel
Carmen
la Carmencita
Seville
Lega
Ager
Modjesks
Mrs. Stuart
Miss Hardeagle
Itnoog
Mme. Modjeska
Harry Williams’ Academy
Harry Williams
Academy of Music
City Club
Harris Theater
Praxo
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Gros Minnebahs
Frankie Packwood
Esposig
America
Howe & Co
Joel Bryan Mayes
George Crosby Smith
Drew Ladies’ Seminary
Carmel
N. Y
Wesleyan University
Drew Seminary
Newberry
Drewville
Hamilton's
Jos
Ercopaum & Co
Sohmer Pianos
MR. Schettle
FREE
Dra. Lowe
Grubbs
A. Todr
Penn Av
Pittwbarg. del Trresu
France
Boggs & Buhl
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