Verdict in French tribunal separates marriage and grants alimony
A French Civil Tribunal freed a deserter husband while granting Adele Seymour Verbye 6,000 francs annually. The case, involving bigamy and a putative marriage, centers on the validity of a Chicago divorce and the wife’s claim for alimony after remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaf
Monsieur Verbye
Chicago
United States
Indy
Alimont
Adele Seymour
Young
London
Monsieur
China
Verbre
Monument Borgella
Monsieur Terbre
King weighs Zanardelli as next cabinet head in Rome
Rome February 2 The King considers forming a Cabinet led by Sionel Zanardelli formerly Helper of the Seals but resists taking office himself fearing financial strains. The plan includes naming a new Foreign Minister likely Signor Nigra if he agrees. The King wants Germany and Austria reassured about Crispi's influence and awaits Nigra's decision.
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Rome
Sionel Zanardelli
Giosietti Villa
Germany
Austria
Signor Crispi
Gowanlall
Signor Nigra
Tralian
Vienna
Nigra
Council
Parnell's Popularity In Ireland Surges Amid Meetings
Reports from Loxpos on February 2 indicate seven major nationalist meetings across Cork Inclin Limerick Tralee Athlone Waterford Ennis show strong support for Charles Stewart Parnell. An Irish party division led by Justin McCarthy signs an agreement placing Dillon as Chairman while Parnell withdraws temporarily and O'Brien sails to America for land queries.
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Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell
Cork
Inclin
Limerick
Tralee
Athlone
Waterford
Ennis
England
Justin McCarthy
Dillon
Parnell
O'Brien
America
Gladstone
Chilean naval clash seals insurgent setback at Anand port
Reports from Chile state the Government fleet defeated insurgent warships at Anand, recapturing the archipelago port and signaling a major setback for the rebels after Pisagua's recapture. Communication with Santiago and other powers was briefly restored then cut again.
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Chile
Anand
Beteen
Bona
Pisagua
Santiago
Adelina Patti Ailing With Renewal of the Grip
The great soprano Adelina Patti lies ill at a Bristol hotel after catching a severe cold en route from Dover to Calais. Dr Frederick Love treats her while husband Signor Nicolini remains at her side. Contracts for Berlin concerts are canceled and other engagements postponed due to fears of a renewed grip.
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Bristol
Adelina Patti
Dover
Calais
Frederick Love
Signor Nicolini
Berlin
Lord Lytton
Gambling Scandal Shakes English Society in London
London society reels as details emerge of a gambling scandal that engulfed high society. The expose traces bets linked to prominent figures, hinting at influence over clubs, salons, and social circles, with investigations prompting warnings about propriety and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dunlap
Lowpow
Unnamed baronet accused of card cheating in royal circle
A disliked baronet was caught cheating at ecards in the Prince of Wales's center group. Although some urged public exposure, players chose silence under royal pressure. He resigned from clubs and reportedly left England, with rumors of a defiant response if named. His identity remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
England
Evrand to face guillotine at daybreak in Paris case
Paris reports that the Pardon Board recommendation to commute Evrand's life sentence was denied. Authorities plan to execute the convicted murderer of George by guillotine at first light. London dispatch notes the Eighteenth Foot in London struck by typhoid again, barracks turned hospital.
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Paris
Evrand
Georfe
Dunlap
London
Eighteenth Foot
Eshen
To Nurse Her Daughter Countess Von Pappenheim Present
Mrs Wheeler arrived in Beruin to nurse her daughter the Countess Von Pappenheim. Minister Phelps and the Russian Ambassador Count Sechuwalow will sponsor the baby Maulins Wilhelmina.
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Dunlap
Beruin
Wheeler
Countess von Pappenheim
Phelps
Count Sechuwalow
Grave Charges Against a Prince in Queen's Dragoon Affair
Beery Feb 2. News leaks that the Emperor sent a lackey to Prince Altenburg accepting his immediate resignation from his cavalry brigade. Charges are brought against the prince amid the political drama surrounding the Queen's Dragoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beery
Prince Altenburg
Queen's Dragoons
Rinte
Favorable Testimony Prompts Defense Effort in Zanzibar
Lompos Feb 2 Andrew Jameson and Mrs Jameson widow of the Stanley expedition head officer travel to Zanzibar to seek information to aid the memory’s defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idy Dunlaf
Lompos
Andrew Jameson
Jameson
Zanzibar
Cardinal Lavigerie Calls for Pure Catholic Party in Algeria
Cardinal Lavigerie of Algiers issues a circular urging clergy to back a purely Catholic party aligned with Vatican doctrine. He seeks separation from old parties and calls for adherence to the established government to defend religion openly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lavigerie
Algiers
Vatican
England
House of Commons
William Henry Houldsworth
Manchester
Tax on Mortgages Confirmed by Supreme Court Ruling
Philadelphia February 2. The Supreme Court affirmed a Common Pleas ruling on the 1889 revenue law. It holds three mill tax on all mortgages but not a double tax. Individuals taxed directly. mortgages in corporate stock taxed via value as stock profits under section 21.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court No
Mitchell
Widow fights for wealth after missing husband and five children
Mrs Maria Keene mother of five and widow of a naval officer claims legal marriage to Fred Keene after he disappeared in Europe. She asserts he was of age when married, seeks access to his fortune for herself and the five children, and vows to resist divorce. The Pollard family disputes the union, alleging Keene was underage at the time.
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Boston
Maria Keene
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Justice Blatchiord
United States Supreme Court
New York State
Rhode Island
Riverside
Henry C. Pollard
Lonsdale
Blackstone Valley
Seashore
Pollard
Fred Keese
Detective
Keene
Providence
Arope
Europe
Count Von Wolff Arrested For Stealing Chickens In Laborer’s Bond
Special Telegram From Dispatch says Frank Wolf known as Count Von Wolff, a German noble, was arrested in KensrxctTor for stealing fowls. He loved an American girl who died in Berlin after he separated from her. Cast off by his parents for the affair, he lived in poverty, worked as a laborer, and was bound over to the Superior Court under a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxx
Taylor
Frank Wolf
Wolf
Count von Wolff
Germany
America
Berlin
Ives
Atwater
Superior Court
Narrow Escape In Marcy Awaits Police Aid
Lena Marks, about 20, was attacked near her father’s pie bakery in Marcy last evening. A stranger entered the room, demanded she follow him, struck her with a bottle and handkerchief, leaving her unconscious in a pool of blood. She later regained consciousness and is expected to recover after hospital care. The assailant’s motive and identity are under investigation.
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Unica
Marcy
Lena Marks
Theo
Wheat advance sinks broker Tyson on Exchange
St Louis report says John Tyson a noted broker and Art Club member failed to navigate a sharp wheat advance. The incident occurred on the Exchange just before the hour, erasing his clear plan as traders watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John Tyson
Art Club
Annie
Gas explosion in miner incident prompts safety debate
The hearing details a gas ignition from a naked light in a coal mine. Inspector Jenkins testifies to ventilation, safety lamps absence, and a roof fall that released gas as workers drew ribs. Senators Hines and Thompson press for stricter inspectors and improved lighting, with many witnesses blaming the mine’s safety practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jenkins
Senator Thompson
Eaton
Owas
Lyoch
Jenkins
Thompson
Hines
Senator Hines
Spaith
Snaith
Greensburg
Kecksburg
Shooting Handicap Set for Homewood Park February 21
Pittsburg hosts a first of its kind handicap sweepstake shooting contest at Homewood Park on February 21 under Hurlingham rules. Entrants pay 5 dollars plus a share of added money. five live pigeons per contestant, one trap, one barrel, and one ounce shot. Entries close February 18 with aliases allowed but real names required for entry.
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Pittsburg
Homewood Park
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
James Hradshaw
Mnerry
Spalding’s Great Luck Boosts Wealth With Land Sales
Chicago February 2 A. G. Spalding added about 400000 to his wealth by selling 733 acres of land for just over 500000. He had earlier bought 408 acres near the Illinois Central and Grand Trunk junction at the fork of the Illinois River road, near Harry, at prices between 60 and 00 per acre. He later declined a purchase offer at 2110 per acre and expanded his holdings by 325 acres to grow a manufacturing town nearby.
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Chicago
A. G. Spalding
Jas
Spalding
Illinois Central
Grand Trunk
Harray
T. W. Harvey
Wherry Leads Special Committee On License War
The article notes a veto with a big Y and a continued discussion on wage matters. Mr. Wherry of Cumberland chairs the special committee and stands with a Brooks who helped draft the current license framework. Authority and full context remain unclear from the fragment.
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Wherry
Cumberland
A Brooks
Bills Drive Land Purchase for Penitentiary in State House
In Harrisburg on February 2 the House introduced multiple measures including a 30,000 appropriation to buy adjacent land for the Western State Penitentiary and a 20,000 health board grant. Other proposals move on mining air warnings, health boards, and Sunday law reform as Allegheny lawmakers receive Single Tax League notices urging the Australian voting system.
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Diafatch
Harrissonre
Graham
Western State Penitentiary
Lelia
State Board of Health
Potter
Crawford
Beer Hospital
Meadville
Marshall, Allegheny
Wntern
Boards of Health
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Allegheny County
Single Tax League of
Pittsburne
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania and Victoria
Western Pennsylvania is warned of threatening rain and snowfall, with strong northwest winds. In On10 and West Victoria increasing cloudiness, snow developing, southerly winds shifting to a colder northwest wave. Pittsburgh reports a high around 40 with a low near 40 and light rainfall possible.
Winners Again Pittsburg Dogs Carry Honors at South Carolina Show
The South Carolina Kennel Association dog show in Greenville features Irish setters from W. L. Washington of Pittsburg taking top honors over Chicago. Ruby Glenmore wins best in show with Dick Swiveller splitting specials. Molly Bawn takes second. Minnie Sr. tops in bitches. Kildare leads in open dogs. Fox terriers take all class wins. three weeks rest precede New York and Pittsburgh showcases. Kildare ill and to be moved to Pittsburg.
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Greenville
South Carolina Kennel Association
New Orleans
W. L. Washington
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ruby Glenmore
Dick Swiveller
Molly Bawn
Challenge Minnie Sr
Challenge Kildare
Tuess
Jobn A. Logan, Jr
Fox Terriers
New York
Washington
K ‘Dare
Weather Report for Rivers and Towns
River gauges show MosGantons River at 10 feet 9 inches and rising with clear weather. Brownlville at 18 feet inches and falling. Louisville canal levels 17.4 feet in canal and 41.1 at canal foot with clear cool weather. Wahwren River 6 feet and falling. Heeling River 3 feet and rising with clear cool conditions. occasional rain and cloudy to cold in some areas. thermometer readings around 65 at 4 PM.
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Diapaton
MosGantons
Brownlaville
Louisville
McClelland Challenges Nikirk To Seven-Eighths Mile Race
E C McClelland proposes a seven-eighths mile race for 250 a side against Ed Nikirk. He will meet Nikirk at the Dispatch office Saturday night at 8 o'clock to finalize the match. Both runners are noted as prominent figures and a definite matchup is expected.
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E. C. McClelland
Ed Nikirk
Tae
Farrell to face Carroll for five thousand dollar purse
John Quinn backs Pat Farrell to fight Carroll of Brooklyn for a $5,000 purse with a finish fight on both sides. Farrell agrees to meet any opponent for a decisive bout as Carroll seeks a finish clash and Fitzsimmons is also a proposed option. Meanwhile Chicago magnates O Neill and Robison seek players and possible trades, with Van Haltren a key target and Wilmot and Carroll unlikely to move.
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John Quinn
Pat Farrel
Hudson County Athletic Club
Farrell
Carroll
Brooklyn
Quinn
Fitzsimmons
Chicago
The
Times
Aity
O'Neill
Robison
van Haltren
Cleveland
Anson
Wilmot
People Who Come and Go in Harrisburg Update
Last evening in Harrisburg ex State Senator J W Lee of Franklin and A C Robertson with Representative Stewart were seen. Lake Shore freight agent J T By McKay inspected new agent Lawrence’s installation. Passengers included H Darlington Bishop Whitehead and G Rice of Duquesne Traction. Prof M B Riddie heads to Washington for Presbyterian committee duties. John E Gill and Robert McCalmont of Franklin at Monongahela House. Judge Ewing on a week’s Philadelphia vacation. A H Canby and wife at Cut. McKinney of Titusville and G R Worden of Cleveland at Anderson. George Bowles of Crystal Slipper Co. in town. T L Adams and M J McMahon of McMahon Bros. & Adams east on business. Edward Street and J S Humphreys at Schlosser. George Westinghouse Jr. departs for New York in private car. Judge W P Jenks of DuBois at Seventh Avenue Hotel. Samuel Colwell of Mansfield registered at Duquesne.
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Harrisburg
J. W. Lee
Pranklin
A. C. Robertson
Stewart
Lee
J. T. By McKay
Lake Shore Road
Lawrence
George McCague
H. W. Paul
A. H. Canby
Mr. Canby
J. C. McKinney
Titusville
George R. Worden
Cleveland
Anderson
George Bowles
Crystal Slipper Company
City
T. L. Adams
M. J. McMahon
McMahon Bros
Adama
Edward Street
Scott Haven
J. 8. Humphreys
Irwin
Schlosser
George Westinghouse, Jr
New York
W.P. Jenks
DuBois
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Samuel Colwell
Mansfield
Duquesne
Musical instrument sale at Hamilton's and real estate ads
Local ads advertise guitars mandolins banjos autoharps and music boxes at Hamilton's 91 and 93 Fifth Avenue with low prices. Separate listings promote five room frame houses near Moup station and East Liberty Street with features such as finished attic baths gas heat and paneled interiors. Multiple real estate brokers, including J. C. Jamison Co and J A Jamilus, list properties on Frankstown Avenue with measurements and amenities.
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Hamilton
S. Hamilton’s
Fifth Avenue
Howest
Moup Station
Bedaiens Traction
Fris
W. c
J. C. Jamison & CO
Frankstown
East
Liberty Ste. P. BR
J. A. Jamilus
Referee Quinn details gun charge discrepancies after Homewood Park events
Enos Quinn says he loaded shot into a gun and Horsfield held possession after charge. Quinn disputes Harefield’s gun load and mentions additional shot. Both sides have given statements and the matter is to cease. Funeral notice: Havekotte child, Millvale, aged 2 years 5 months.
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Enos Quinn
Homewood Park
Horsfield
Quinn
Harefield
Havekotte
Is P. O
Mra
Eta
Edward Havekotte
A.L
Amelia Walther
Millvale
Italians on Trial for Murder in McKee's Rocks Case
In Criminal Court yesterday the murder trial of Joseph Higgins Jobo Anthony Maliki John Andrelis and John Atches for Gazowski’s death began. Prosecution led by District Attorney Johnson with defense by Moore Newlin and Friedman. Jury hung after 8:45 pm. court adjourned to morning.
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Joseph Higgins
Jobo
Anthony Maliki
John Andrelis
John Atches
Michael Gazowski
Johnson
Alex E. Goss
Commonwealth
Messra
Moore
Newlin
Friedman
McKee’s Rocks
Gazowski
Aome
Dominick Barto
John Maliki
Higgins
Sienke
Leonius
Leoanius
Iggins
W. D. Moore
Johnston
Stowe
Court calendar and trials in McKeesport era headline
Common Pleas and Criminal Court lists show numerous civil suits including Gauby Mining and Smelting vs First National Bank and Reed et al vs Kenney et al. Local libel action against Williamson and Carothers stems from McKeesport politics. Divorces sought by Borma Metz against Conrad Metz. trials on accounts and contracts noted. Verdicts include dairy and railroad cases. several resignations and shifts in local legal staff.
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Common Pleas No
Quaill
Klag
Gumbert
Wood
Douglass
Carson
Gauby Mining and Smelting Company
First National Bank
Poor
Reed
Reed & Kreps
Kenney
Horne
Boyd
Swint
McCalmont Oil Company
Alexander
Carlisle
Chronicle Telegraph
Common Pleas
Weaver
Hamilton
Elkin
Popinger
Borough of Me
Canfield
Same
Brindie
Brown
Carroll Va Howe, Brown & Company
Jacobs
Walker
Rynd
Naser
Borma C. Metz
Conrad Metz
John D. Scanlan
Magee
F. Bowen & W.laird
EF. Lynn
Collier
EP. Karlewa
Pittsburg Manganese Company
Jo White
Keystone and Western
Frank Manowa
McKeesport and Bellevennon Railroad
Eee
Joseph Dake
Homestead
George Jeffreys
Yisiut
Ut. Carrams E
Breen
Stenographer of Common Pleas No. L
Wane
Conta
Niacara Fire Insurance Company
Sun Fire Office
Merchants’ Insurance
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Crispts Downfall
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Fant
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BT Denlar
Duntlap
Cardinal Lavigerie
Spain
Maprio
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Chamber of Deputies
Barcelona
Lordon
Liverpool
Mr. McCarthy
Sissex
Charles
Oporto
Mrs. Keene
Lena Mark
Moorehead
Bull Wheel
Lynch
Mallio
Ich
Jono Eaton
Kelichley
George Peffer
Bnaith
Ike
W. H. Dorrall
Stewart Gordon
Ming
James Conlon
Rob Gardner
Fie
Peter Souther
Sosith
Dispatch
Borg
Reperintendions
Saint Keighle Meigack
Huss Eaton
F. 7. Kmam
South Carolina
McLelland
Nikire
Veto
United States O
M'Clelland
Neire
Soho
Edward
Pat Farrell
Jd. G. Bennett & Co
Wood Street
Purg
Crame
Broathers
Kelly
Binan
McCarthy
Lee Groves
Jon BoaxoXo
Hayin
People's
Faille Francaise
Millinery
USA
Vala
Crape and
Crape Vailz
Campbell & Dick
Nancy Foreman
McKeasport
Committee On Public Safety
Ee Cai
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
School House
Second Ward
North Avenue School House
Warmcastle
Custom House
Retenat
Treasury
Nettleton
Windom
Jons T. Sheppard
Engine Company No. II
Liberty Street
Elmer Fisley
George McUlelland
Jeb Tresa
Liberty
Jos.fleming & Son’s
Market Street
Col. Diamond
J. A. Hurguus
Burgoon
Synem
Seo Anaes
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