France in Crisis as Panama Scandal Echoes Reach
A Paris crisis deepens as rumors of a plot against the Carnot government unfold amid the Panama scandal. Cabinet turmoil, arrests, and fears of a coup d etat raise alarms in France and draw cautious bets from Madrid to London, with publics braced for further upheaval.
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Panama
Committee of Public Safety
Carnot
Ribet
M. Rouvier
Snd
M. Tierard
Brussels
Panama Coset
Dav
Erlis
Ore Wusben Ae
Iine
Paris
Tue Drs- Patch
France
Ministry of the Interior
Missing Word Charity Sparks Lawful Clampdown in Loxpox
In Loxpox on December 17 authorities banned ongoing missing word contests amid a wave of gambling recalls. Publishers halted operations after a police magistrate ruled the schemes illegal, with £125000 already distributed and over £300000 in winnings held by the Bank of England awaiting crown decision.
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Law
Bank of England
Charcery Court A Diegrace May Cane Case News
In London a ward of $2,000 seeks warmer climate for pulmonary illness. The husband seeks to use funds. the Court of Chancery delays six months and then grants a $400 judgment against the estate, while the patient dies per doctors’ orders.
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Loxnox
Esrand
No Statue of Dickens Offer Rejected by London Council
The London county council refused an American sculptor Elwell’s offer to erect a statue of Charles Dickens, honoring his will which asked that no monument be built. The decision followed Dickens’s wish to be remembered through his published works rather than a statue.
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London Council
London County Council
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Elwell
Europe protests U S immigration restrictions over China policy
Vienna dispatch reports European cabinets plan a united protest against American immigration limits. The Austrian foreign office argues using China policy methods on Europeans is unworthy of the civilized United States and notes the ironic invitation to attend the Chicago Exhibition. Also, Russia records 265,760 cholera deaths in official statistics.
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Europe
Lexpos
Vienna
America
Chicago
Russia
St. Petersbueg
Cholera Death Toll Rises Across Regions
Figures show 130,417 European cholera deaths and 135,343 Asiatic deaths since the outbreak began, totaling 265,760 deaths. The report highlights the mounting toll and ongoing public health impact across regions.
Lord Dufferin Premiered by Wealthy Union Plans
The article notes the forthcoming marriage of Lord Terence Brickwood and Miss Florence Davis of New York. It highlights Lord Dufferin’s frugal diplomacy funded by a modest salary, an Irish estate, and a history of strained finances among British diplomats. The piece hints the wealthy dowry could aid Lord Blackwood’s position.
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Dispatch
Evening News
Terence Brickwood
Florence Davis
New York
House of Dufferin
Lorderin
India
Canada
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Rome
France
Ireland
Lord Dufferin
Lord Augustus Loftus
Earl Granville
Earl Lytton
Lord Blackwood
Sherman on silver, tariffs, and retirement life in D C
An extended interview with Senator Sherman discusses silver as a coin standard, tariff repeal prospects, and gold versus silver, plus reflections on ex presidents and Sherman’s Washington life. He notes costs of metals, the fall in coinage value, and predicts tariff cuts under Cleveland while defending specie payments and the 1890s currency debate.
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H. J Wasa Hinetos
Dea
Sherman
White House
Stanton
Spain
Bank of Spain
Treasury
Brossela
Congress
Europe
Alfred Rothschild
New York
Washington
Old
Columbian University
Chass
Ohio
Cleveland
Harrison
Anarchists' London plot foiled and exile warned
In Loxpox on December 17, authorities indicate Anarchists abandoned plans to strike Britain in response to actions against Francois. Police intelligence suggested betrays and compromised conspirators. The piece argues America should be thankful for London’s failure to be bombed and notes Europe would expel them.
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Casle
Francois
America
London
United States
Belgium
Switzerland
England
Bull fighting popularity remains strong in Spain
A year end summary shows 289 first class bull fights in major cities with 1594 bulls killed and 307 novillos fights with 1407 bulls slain. Two picadors were killed and 16 espadas and banderillos were seriously wounded. Some days see many horses killed as well.
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Spain
Passenger pays for Teutonic express crossing at Queenstown
A passenger from Piza paid $250 for a special train from Dublin to catch the Teutonic at Queenstown. He covered 180 miles in 3 hours 20 minutes as the liner began to sail, being greeted by cheers from fellow travelers after a fast tug overtook the ship near Roche's Point.
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London
Teutonic
Queenstown
Piza
Dublin
Roche's Point
Brooklyn Women Lead Spitting Ban Crusade
Brooklyn women push to label public space anti spitting rules with options like Expectoration is prohibited or Men must not spit on the floor. A Pittsburg example guides their signage while noting some ladies doubt the impact and question whether to use men or gentlemen.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Tornado Hits Orel Russia. Fatalities Reported in Suburbs
A severe tornado swept over Orel sparing the town but wrecking several suburbs. In Tazern many residents were killed as buildings fell and people were trapped, while others were injured and the damage spread through the outskirts.
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St Pererssers
Orel
Tazern
Petition seeks reappointment of Altoona judge in St Clair county
A petition signed by more than 4000 residents of St. Clair county asks for the reappointment of A V Dively of Altoona as president judge to replace Hon. John Dean of Hollidaysburg. The document was presented on December 17 in Hapeissuna.
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Hapeissuna
St. Clair County
A. V. Dively
Altoona
John Dean
Hollidays- Judge-sleet
Undertakers Criticized For Aggressive Circulars During Illnesses
Loxpox reports bitter criticism of undertakers who send aggressive circulars to families with serious illness. In two cases this week, anticipatory undertakers were threatened with a thrashing for their cold blooded zeal as English tradesmen endure hard times.
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CABLE
TRE Dispatch
Loxpox
English newsboys jailed for pretence on London streets
Loxpon dec 17 English justice guards citizens pockets two newsboys cried dying confession of Mrs May brick on city streets this week and were committed for obtaining money by false pretenses Their claim that they mistook confession for condition failed to save them Also an advertisement for M G Cohen offering diamonds watches jewelry and silverware at Fifth Avenue with promises of best selection and low prices
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London Newsies
Loxpon
Seeven
Maybrick
M.G. Cohen
Fifth Avenue
Holiday Warm Garments Offered At Low Prices
A local ad lists men’s woolen garments including overcoats and Ulsters priced at 6 5 75, 8 and 610 with specials for good warmth. The shop, P. C. CC at the Grant and Mond streets corner, invites evening hours and suggests presents for father or brother.
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P. C. CC
Grant
Mond
Advertising copy for furniture store on Liberty Street
A furniture ad offers chairs couches china closet desks tables and more. The notice mentions ware rooms near central shopping points and invites shoppers to look around at 71 Liberty Street opposite Wood.
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O. Sonoexree & Som
Liberty Strest
Wood
Glove Sale At Sallee’s Corner Satin Street
Glove promotion offers three percent discount on overcoat purchases at Sallee’s corner Satin Street. Bijou Theater area noted for shopping in a bustling, varied merchandise district.
Monument Fund Planned for Hahnemann in Washington
Physicians form a fund to erect a bronze monument to Samuel Hahnemann in Washington, costing 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. A national drive will enlist homeopaths and the public, with 10 000 banks to collect dimes from children nationwide. A. Ward or similar sculptor will carve the statue after Schiller at a suitable site in the capital.
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Washington, D. C
Sameel Hahnemann
Dre. J. H. McClelland
American Institute of Homeopathy
Washington
Hahnemann
John Serre Bristowe
British Medical Association
United States
Jd. Q. A. Warde
Schillerst
Harrison's Wyoming Plurality 823
Cheye yg s Woo reports from Dec 17 that Harrison leads Wyoming with 437 votes in a report noting an 823 tally as part of the state results.
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Harrison
Wyoming
Cheyeygs
Woo
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