Chamberlain Tells Delegation of Promised Aid for Agricultural Laborers
A deputation of Conservative and Unionist agricultural workers met Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain in Loxpox to hear government plans. He pledged legislative action to improve conditions through county councils, housing loans, and provisions for small holdings. The speech outlined forthcoming measures to aid rural laborers and the coming parliamentary session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
London
Eaglish
Chamberlain
Typical French Scandal Revived by Murder Trial in Angouleme
The Angouleme court opens a sensational murder case against M. Lesdain accused of trying to kill his wife and her lover, railway carriage drama unfolding as Madame de Rute and Madame Lesdain testify about health, separation, and an alleged affair with M. Delboeuf before a dramatic gunfight at Hendaye station.
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Paris
Angouleme
M. Lesdain
Madame de Rute
Revue Internationale
Madame Tesiain
Spain
Madame Lesiain
M. Delboeuf
The
Rern
Lieboeuf
Ester
Deloeuf
Hendave Station
Delboerf
British Troops Pause Asia Operations Amid Heavy Snow
In Cavevttra on December 17 weather halted British plans against Funza Niger tribes near Gilgit at the Pamir frontier. Snow blocks communications and limits activity though reports from the 11th show fears unfounded. Wounded from the Fort Nilt storm and pursuit are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamir Saf
Cavevttra
Gilgit
Pamir
Fort Nilt
Peasants Assigned to Road Building Under Famine Relief
In Sr. Petrissans on December 17 a conference of Governors' delegates and famine relief authorities discussed General Annenkoff's plan to employ starving peasants on public works. They rejected most proposals but agreed to use peasants to build roads connecting remote districts. The treasury will fund up to 10,000,000 roubles for relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Petrissans
Zomstorvs
Annenkoff
Czar
Methodists 100 Outspeoken denounced masses barred from preaching
In VrrENna on December 17 the city magistracy, urged by the Public Prosecutor, ordered the closing of the Methodists Church and banned Pastor Roesch from preaching in the city. The decree cites his denouncement of masses as an insult to Catholic religion recognized by the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrrenna
Roesch
Italian Premier Signals Hope for Settlement on New Orleans Lynching
In the Chamber of Deputies Signor Guelph questioned the government about settling the March lynching of Italian subjects in New Orleans and the recall of the Italian Consul. Premier di Rudini said he hopes for a satisfactory settlement given the U S government’s stance.
Whites organize defense on Yangtze river
December 17 report from Shanghai notes several mission stations on the Yangtze Kiang menaced. Europeans form a defense league, have armed and drilled, and stand ready for action as more ships are deemed necessary to protect the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannghas
Yang-tee- Kiang
Poisoning Suspected as Barnaby Death Trial Proceeds
In the Tarnaby Graves trial multiple witnesses testified about Dr Graves alleged manipulation of Barnaby and her will. Mrs Bennett said Barnaby left 250 000 to Graves in an early will and Graves threatened guardianship. Witnesses described mistrust, spied care, and warnings of insanity to gain Barnaby’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drover
Tarnaby- Graves
Humane Society chief returns from Greensburg
President Eaton of the Humane Society traveled from Greensburg to review the Hackewolf chase. He cautioned that information to be entered remains undecided and noted local disfavor toward the sport. He urged humane methods and non brutal extermination of wolves if necessary. The Oldest Tragedian Edmon Sheppard Conner dies at 82 in Rutherford New Jersey. remembered as Monongahela House’s first guest and the oldest tragedian in America.
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Eaton
The
Humane Society
Greensburg
Edmon Sheppard Conner
Rutherford
N. J
Pittsburg
America
Laheled
Monongahela House
Ofice
Trio of Boys Arrested for Train Larceny in Allegheny
Charles Bergstresser Charles Stoppel and Christopher Allporter, about 12 years old, were arrested yesterday afternoon in Allegheny for larceny. Police say they stole three sacks from a Fort Wayne Railroad train bound for H. A. Turner of 1 Federal Street, Allegheny, though twenty sacks were reported stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bergstresser
Charles Stoppel
Christopher Allporter
Allegheny
Fort Wayne
H. A. Turner
Federal Street
Democrats Split as Lottery Debate Halves Parties in New Orleans
New Orleans dispatch reports a fractured Democratic convention with farmers and anti-lottery factions clashing over Governor candidates. M. J. Foster leads the anti lottery ticket against Adams who declines candidacy. Charles Parlange and Cunningham named for top posts as Republicans swing toward defeat of the lottery amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jonas
Democratic Party
Wells
Farmers’ Alliance
T. 8
Adams
New Orleans
M. J. Foster
Antilottery
Foster
State Senate
South Wisiana
Charles Parlange
Cleveland
Cunningham
Lafarze
Alliance
Reublicans
Collided with Justice for Baker Sent to Workhouse
Reports detail several arrests and bail outcomes in the city. A. Nichols was sent to the workhouse for 30 days after a Wednesday night incident. Others include Jamus Daexyrx jailed 30 days for suspected robbery, and William Frecos held to await hearing for an assault at Black Diamond Steel works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
A. Nichols
Jamus Daexyrx
Margaret O'Brien
Glenwood
William Frecos
J Air
Aberman Kerr
Jacob V. Boumski
Black Diamond Steel Works
Tales of Two Cities Misery and Local Happenings
The city poor farm shows crop losses totaling 7015 dollars for last year. The holiday issue of the South Pitaburger draws attention. Missing since two weeks, Joan Curistor Jr., a baker from Shearpsburg, is sought amid melancholy reports.
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Joan Curistor Jr
Shearpsburg
Adams Company
Elen Parterson
Finleyville
Mercy Hospital
A. G. Rosanan
World's Fair Commission
Gil Smithfields Street
Tnowas Boviz
D. I
Burgess James
Russell
Joseph Holtzman
Braddock
Morrisburg
Behelt
Sobol
Toth
Michael Quin
Fire damages and losses across several sites in 19th century towns
Fire reports describe multiple incidents across Aurora, Chicago, La Crosse, Tarrs station, and New Cumberland. Losses range from minor to substantial with several insured properties. A Windsor street house fire near Allegheny caused minor damage, while a Logan Colwell closet fire started by a match injured clothing and burned parts of a chest and wardrobe.
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Tarr’s
Westmoreland County
Southwest Coal and Coke Company
Windsor Street
Allegheny
New Cumberland
W. V
Rosenstain & Loy
Los
B. Levy
Logan
Colwell
Seven Injured in Pittsburgh Rail And Street Accidents
Seven people were injured in yesterday’s accidents, four blamed on Tailroads. Notable cases include Nicholl struck by a northbound express fracturing his skull and dislocating a shoulder, Shannonfound unconscious on railroad tracks, and Kennedy who fell from a carriage fracturing a leg. Other victims include Stevens with a head cut, Roniski with skull fractures, Welsh with a crushed foot, and an unidentified Italian struck by Emlenton express, reported dying late last night.
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Nichoult
George Nicholl
Davis & Bro
Allegheny Valley
Thirty-fifth Street
Yestern
North Bound Express
Penn Avenue
Stuvens
B. H. Stevens
Copeland Street
East End
Wylie Avenue
Homeopathic Hospital
Shannox
Daniel Shannon
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lawrenceville
West Penn Hospital
Rowiski
John Roniski
Alleceny Valley
Fifteenth Street
Kenyapy
Kennedy
Bellevue Cemetery
Wertisn
Patrick Welsh
Keystone
Soho
Burlington Street
Usxyowx
Emlenton Express
Forty First Street
Reliable old firm sells pianos and jewelry in old market ad
A nostalgic ad features Mellor & Hoene offering Hardman Krakauer or Vose pianos from a firm with 60 years in business. It then promotes jewelry designs, cuff buttons, diamond earrings, Alaska seal muffs, and watches. Kingsbacher Bros and Jos Hornn & Co advertise various jewelry and silverware. A listening card giveaway is offered for tea and coffee purchases at 307 Market Street.
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Krakauer
Vose
Mellor & Hoene
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Bargains At Jos. Horse Co. Penn Avenue Stores
A special 4 button French kid glove black and all colors priced at 31 and an 8-button suede mousquetaire in tans and browns at 1. These and many other bargains are offered by Jos. Horse & Co. at Penn Avenue Stores and Tee Cream Parlors, on Sixth Street and Duquesne Way, convenient for holiday shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Duquesne Way
Special watch and diamond sale at Kingsbacher Bros
Onyx and marble crocks onyx candelabra and bronzes of every description reduced 25 percent at Kingsbacher Bros 516 Wood Street. An eleventh lecture in the free lectures series at Western University chapel today at 3 pm Dr B Dudley chemist of P R R shops Altoona on Materials of I R Construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbacher Bros
Wood Street
the Western University
B. Dudley
Altoona
I. R. Construction
Sideboard in oak with carved top and bevel mirror
Oak sideboard with solid construction and cabinet top. Finely carved detail, 16 by 29 inch bevel mirror. One in stock. Regular price forty dollars.
Friday Rack Bargains Offer Wide Range of Mirrors and Racks
Six finely crafted racks and mirrors displayed with sizes from 14x14 to 30x30 inches. Includes diamond shaped mirrors, French bevel mirrors, oak frames, and double hooks. Prices promoted from $2 to $100 with special Friday discounts and 46 patterns available.
Elegant Solid Oak Sideboards Hit Clearance Prices
Four sideboards are solid oak with elegant carving and large bevel mirrors. They cannot be bought at regular sale for less than our former prices.
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Rudini
Italy
Uncle Sam
Prince
KNOW
Asia
Methodists
Eudini
Meanor
National Council of Bishops
Nero
Cambra
Secord
Cle
Holy See
Srat
Armagh
Dunbar P. Barton
Reichsrath
Herr Herold
DE. Graves
Mrs. Barnaby
Louisiana
ANTIS
Joax W. Pattonx
J. J. Freund
Southside
George Falon
Squire Brann
Northside Hunting and Setak Clan
Howand Romssex
Leslie
Mary Fogle
Forty-fourth Street
Navin
Gerade
Foley
Frank Good
Woods Run
Frank Gerade
Misxir Toxrs
Alderman Hartman
Jennie Kizamell
Michael Snemax
Franklin Street
Alderman Richards
Johbn Thomas
Welsh
Warner
A. Porlation
Josep Breunaum & Co
MWF
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Aurora
Lil
New Mountain Works
Chicago
Horner C. Tattle
la Crosse
Wis
M. Morris
Oman
E. P. Reserts & Sons
Fifth Avenue and
Elgin
Waltham
K. Sort
Smithfield and
Liberty
Smithfield Street
Jos. Hornn & Co
Galaxp
Aston Tea Co
Gusky's
Kennedy's Cafe
Anfrecht
Jos. Horské & Co
Perin Avenue
Hormay
Janes TH. Atken & C O
Gema
Henny Thraeyden
Ae Nae Ng
Evenin
Xmas
Aspens
Harpy & Hayes
Smithfield Str
Fomundson & Perrine's
Tennessee Marbles
France
Bismarck
Sunny
Schwenkfeld
Germany
Jardinieres
Santa Claus
Mamma
Papa
Knights
Smith Field
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