Foreign Uprising Sparks Riots in Hunan and Yangtse
A Far East dispatch reports widespread anti foreign sentiment in Hunan sparked by incendiary books by Cheen Han. Riots occurred at Wuhu Nanking Wusueh and Ichang with Chinese officials moving to quell the unrest as foreigners fear for their lives along the Yangtse valleys.
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Pacific Mail
City of Peking
China
Hongkong
Hunan
Yang-Tse
Shanghai
Griffith John
Cheen Hon
Wuchang
Cheen Han
Wuhu
Nanking
Ichang
Li Hung Chang
Hankow
Changsha
Henan
Hanan
Li Ssee Teunz
Yu Lu
Anhui
Shing King
Li Ssee Taung UN
Li Hung
Chang
Shashi
Whchang
Yong-Tse
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Ong Kong
Shanghai Taotai
Taotai
France
Wusich
North China News
Drummon
Canton
Yung-Tse
Thave Eon
Tek-Hui
Foo Choo
Free Postal Delivery Prophet for Braddock Area
Special report from Braddock dated December 20 indicates free postal delivery is assured. A U S Department officer expresses satisfaction that free delivery will commence at once. Boundary lines not drawn yet but Rankin Copela and North Braddock likely included outside borough limits.
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Brappock
United States
Department
Rankin
Copela
North Braddock
Christmas Spirits At Holmes Best Store
Tre Woe promotes holiday offerings featuring 1875 Holmes pure Monongahela rye 1840 Ransom cognac brandy and a wide selection of wines and liquors. H. Houlmes Co. advertises at 158 First Avenue and 120 Water Street.
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Holmes
Ransom
Tre
H. Houlmes Co
First Avenue
Water Street
GEMS OF ART AS HOLIDAY GIFTS AT Gillespies
Gillespie and Co offers a selection of Christmas gifts including new water colors new etchings brilliant baccarat cut glass and other fine articles at 422 Wood Street in the city.
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J. J. Gilllespie & Co
Wood Street
Cards or Caresses A Kissing Game In Laclede County
In Lesawxox Mo on December 20 the grand jury adjourned without indicting progressive euchre players though society leaders were summoned. Preachers urge pledges to avoid the game and churches ban it, with a house to house canvass by a ladies committee and a state campaign to ban the pastime in Laclede County. Post office may be substituted by the young people.
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Lesawxox
Laclede
Congress Has Little To Do Before Christmas Holidays
Washington, Dec. 20 President death of Senator Plumb limits legislative work before recess. Senate will likely acquiesce to House adjournment Wednesday over the holidays. Obsequies and remarks fill Senate time. only House business may be committee appointments if Speaker finishes lists by Wednesday morning.
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Washington
Plumb
Congress
Senate
House
Remnant of Garza's Band Swoops Across Texas Ranchlands
Ten of Garza's Revolutionists are found at Alamite store thirty five miles southwest of Encinal Texas. J K Burr of Eagle Pass reports he crossed ten miles on horseback to San Antonio and says the men trade at the store and kill ranch cattle for consumption while claiming payment. Locals believe they were driven across from Mexico by troops and now maintain a rough military discipline with a musicians’ corps.
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San Antonio
Tex
Garza
Alamite
Encinal
J. K. Burr
Eagle Pass
Mexico
Swine Breeders Urge Sunday Closure of World’s Fair
At a Springfield meeting the Illinois Swine Breeders Association adopted a resolution urging authorities to close the World's Fair on Sunday. They argue rest is required by natural and divine Sabbath laws so animals may perform at their best during the remaining six days.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Swine Breeders’ Association
Western Stone Co Buys Joliet and Crescent Stone Firms
The Western Stone Company purchased the stock and assets of Joliet Stone Company and Crescent Stone Company. The consolidation forms the largest stone concern in the United States.
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Chicaco
Western Stone Company
Joliet Stone Company
Crescent Stone Company
United States
Tim Campbell's Private Wedding Delayed After Public Farewell
New York reporter details Congressman Timothy J. Campbell delaying his wedding to Miss Miller after a public farewell tour. Crowds cheered as he sought privacy, postponing the ceremony at Father McGinley’s house and planning to wed elsewhere. The Archbishop’s permission soothed critics of a Presbyterian-Catholic match.
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New Yorke
Timothy John Campbell
Mr. Schnell
Billy Schnell
Campbell
Manhattan Athletic Club
Mr. Campbell
Father McGinley
Grand Street
Timmy
Ludlow
Suffolk Streets
Rivington
Delancey
Timothy
Timothy J. Campbell
Marriage of Misa Margarette D Miller and Husband
A wedding ceremony for Misa Margarette D Miller and her husband was conducted by Father McGinley in the parlor. News of the event sparked a district wide celebration, recalling Tammany victory revelries, lasting into dawn.
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Misa Margarette D. Miller
Father McGinley
Tin Plate Makers Reject Free Covering of World’s Fair Buildings
The first issue of the American Tin Plate Review edits by George E. Kepple reports rumors that tin plate manufacturers might cover Pennsylvania World’s Fair buildings free. Officials from P B Laufman Co and United States Iron and Tin Plate Manufacturing Co deny any truth to the claim, noting costs and fixed-price proposals instead.
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American Tin Plate Review
George E. Kepple
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Renney
P. B. Laufman & Co
Cronemeyer
United States Iron and Tin Plate Manufacturing Company
Whs
Indiana Governor Fulfills Wedding Promise in Taylorsville
Five years after promising to wed a young Owen county man named Harrison, Indiana Governor I J Chase kept his word and traveled to Taylorsville to perform the marriage ceremony. The pledge dated from Chase’s Congress campaign in the Fifth district and was fulfilled after he became governor.
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Isotra Ana Pouts
Chase
Owen County
Ind
Harrison
Indiana
Taylorsville
New York Belle Outwits Bishop Hare in Indian Tales
A New York belle and Bishop Hare trade quips on plains life and “barbarian” habits. Hare, famed for Indian stories, recounts missteps in a city dining room before Miss Potter who gently chides him with wit. The item showcases humor from the New York Times and the New York Weekly.
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New York
Bishop Hare
New York Times
South Dakota
Miss Potter
Bishop
Ammonia for Gorillas from Africa Visit
The article describes Prof Garner using a baglike ammonia device with hoses and a nozzle to deter gorillas in Africa. He plans to spray fumes to stun them while his phonograph and graphophone record reactions and he photographs the scene with cameras both inside and outside the cage.
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Garner
Africa
Prof. Garner
Mr. Garner
Gorilla relation to humans debated by experts
Mr Garner contends the chimpanzee is closer to humans than the gorilla, despite Huxley’s stance. He notes possible exceptions for the apes, while the gorilla's voice and communication are described, including distant calls observed by Da Chnaillu.
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Mr. Garner
Prof. Huxley
Pe Ace
da Chnaillu
Describi
Mrs. Gorilly
Detectives Chase Pittsburg Connection in Massillon Swindle
Detectives from Chicago tracked today's leads in Alliance about a swindle that drained Hiram Shriver, a Massillon area farmer, of 5500 dollars. They suspect the crooks operated through Pittsburg as the center of their game.
Royal Baking Powder praised by former Delmonico chef
Dainty Foods urges readers to use Royal Baking Powder on every baking powder receipt. It claims Royal gives lighter, sweeter, finer flavor and better digestion. Endorsed by C Gorju, late chef at Delmonico's, who calls it superior to all others.
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C. Gorju
Delmonico' S
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