The Gondoliers Draw Mixed Review In New York Scene
New York correspondents report two Pittsburg socialites debating the 400 and swelldom while theater gossip criticizes The Gondoliers as a rehash of Sullivan’s weakest work and English miscasting. The piece notes Denman Thompson’s ongoing appeal and a boxing scene with Profacee Sullivan, plus a baseball dispute involving the Ward reserve and Judge Howland’s looming decision.
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New York
Pittsburg
John N. Sullivan
Brotherhood
Broadway
Del's
Denman
Allegheny County
Sullivan
Barnie to Manage Senators In New League Move
Wasurseros January 19 Billy Barnie long associated with Baltimore club likely to manage Washington Senators in the upcoming season. Hewitt says a Baltimore core will be used with Barnie having full control of the Senatorial lineup. Few from last year to stay if the reserve rule stands. Hewitt aims to secure Kil pad Ray from Baltimore.
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Wasurseros
Billy Barnie
Baltimore
Washington
Hewitt
Barnie
Peter Jackson III European Trip and Boxing Rumors
Parson Davies greeted Peter Jackson on the Britannic in New York after a voyage from Liverpool. Jackson, manager Davies notes, plans a possible Sullivan fight for about 15000 dollars, as the Parson reports a royal pas sing trip with Peter earning around 52000 on the voyage and Pelican Club members planning a costly London souvenir gesture.
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Distator
New York
Parson Davies
Britannic
Sbe
Liverpool
al Spencer
Parson
P. J. Sharkey
Johnny Saul
al Cridge
Charley Troy
Dominick Leonard
United
Sem
Peter
Australis
Aes
Sonia
Ms. Davl
Old England
Adriatic
Sullivan
Ned
Pelican Club
London
Indians seek territorial government and statehood in new bill
Washington January 19. A sweeping bill drafted by General Pleasant Porter and committees of the five civilized tribes seeks a Territorial Government for the Indian Territory and eventual admission as a state. The plan envisions a president appointed governor, judges, and preservation of treaty rights with lands to be allotted and surplus sold to the government. The tribes fear political manipulation and express readiness to become full United States citizens.
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Washington
Congress
House
Pleasant Porter
Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Territories
Baker
New York
Wreralig
Bismarck and Rechberg Duel Threats Curbed by Pause
Advance copy of Herr von Sybel's History of the German Empire discusses the tense Frankfort Diet relations between Prince Bismarck and Count Rechberg. A heated exchange nearly led to a duel but both men cooled and chose restraint, with Bismarck proposing a written report instead.
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Herr von Sybel
German Empire
Prince Bismarck
Count Rechberg
Frankfort
Herr von Bismarck Schonhausen
Connat Rechberg
Prussia
Herr von Bismarck
Sam
Berlin
Bismarck
Count Rech
Winnings of the Dukes on the Turf Last Season
Pall Mall Budget reports the Duke of Portland leading British turf winnings with about £74,000 in the past year and nearly £100,000 over two years. Donovan earned about £39,000 last season. Several owners surpassed £10,000, while Beaufort and Lord Rosebery failed to win a race. The Prince of Wales won only a limited amount.
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Great Britain
Pall Mall
Duke of Portland
Donovan
Duke of Westminster
Marquis of Hartington
Rei Es of Beaufort
Lord Rosebert
Prince of Wales
Dickinson Critiques Bipartisan Bankruptcy Bills Before Congress
Ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickinson criticizes several national bankruptcy bills pending in Congress. He singles out H B 3316 as well crafted but overly complex and urges adherence to equity procedures to avoid burdensome costs. He argues reforms should ease debtor burdens, enable honest insolvent debtors to compromise, and punish fraud while preserving state court jurisdiction.
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Dickinson
Congress
Supreme Court
Derrort, Mica
Don M. Dickinson
Supreme Court of the United States
Ferest of Justice
Massachusetts
Equity Courts
Equity
New York
New ginghams and fabrics offered by Jos Hoax & Co.
Advertises new ginghams including American Scotch zephyr and Andersons Sested ginghame with a large stock in various cities. Notes prices at $100 per dozen until April and directs readers to Aufrecht's Elite Gallery for fine cabinets. Includes numerous obituary notices with names, dates, and funeral details across Pittsburgh area.
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New Tde
New American
New Anderson
Best Values
Jos, Hoax & Co
Penn Avenue
Aufrecht
Elite
Market St
Pittsburg
Women Do the Wooing In Ukraine Paradise For Sp Insters
A Detroit Free Press piece contrasts Ukrainian courtship where women pursue men and men remain passive. Women openly declare love, arrange marriage if mutual, or persist at the man's home if rejected, while friends back the woman and the man may leave if uninterested.
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Ukraine
Russia
Mariana
Dameel
Jorn
Elephants sagacity saves a life by lifting a wheel
An Indian field anecdote reports an elephant acting without command to lift a siege gun wheel away from a trapped artilleryman. The animal steadied the wheel with its trunk as the battering train crossed a sandy riverbed, preventing a fatal crush.
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Bombay
Seringapatam
Artill Hian
Burglary Ring Snares Notorious Gang Member
Kossuth Bickelman, linked to Yank Gable's gang, was captured at Cherryville after a warehouse robbery near Washington township. Officers surrounded his home at 4 am, faced gunfire from Mrs. Bickelman, and after a second attempt he surrendered. Bickelman, a 20 year criminal, was jailed this afternoon. Gable remains imprisoned for similar crimes.
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Sproul Telegmam
Pise Grove
Kossuth Bickelman
Yank Gable
Cherryville
George Stapp
Washington Township
Bickelman
Stapp
Israel Hummel
Henry Swarts
Wayne Township
Riot and Bloodshed on Old Avenue In Hoboken Area
Italian worker Tony Coreani was attacked by a crowd on Old Avenue near High Street in Hoboken while visiting. He sustained severe injuries from bricks and stones and was taken to Homeopathic Hospital in critical condition. Detectives arrested several suspects, with two more sought. prosecutors planned grave charges.
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Old Avenue
Tony Coreani
West Penn Road
Hoboken
Kate Fagan
High Street
Italy
Thomas
Anna Francis
Kate Finn
Kate
Dottie McKee
Mary Walker
Homeopathic Hospital
Shore, Robinson
McTighe
Bendel
Coreanu
Electric car crowds fill Pleasant Valley road and Smithfield street
Nine days of electric car demonstrations draw crowds along Pleasant Valley road with heavy foot traffic at Fifth Avenue. Spectators debate how the system works, with some misinformed theories about rails and guiding wheels. The event is framed as a novelty and local amusement as people weigh safety and novelty against traditional horse power.
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Pleasant Valley Road
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Allegheny
W. L. Scott
Braddock Farmer
Three Men Fined After Isabella Street Window Breakin
At a Sunday hearing before Mayor Pearson David Larmer paid five dollars and costs or five days, Martin Callahan paid twenty five dollars or sixty days, and William McKnight paid one dollar and costs. They were arrested by Officer Schultz for breaking windows and the door at John Miller's house. Miller fired shots to frighten them, but they resisted. McKnight received lighter punishment. Five colored men were fined for playing cards for money at a Fountain Street house, raided by Lieutenant Thornton. C H Jones Perry Davis J W Arthurs Thomas Miller and Charles Walter were involved. Arthurs and Walter paid eight dollars plus costs, Davis and Miller served ten days, Jones paid ten dollars after escape via a broken window. Mrs. MacGinty, removed from the park lake, received ten days in jail.
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Pearson
David Larmer
Martin Callahan
William McKnight
Schultz
John Miller
Isabella Street
Miller
McKnight
Fountain Street
Thornton
C. H. Jones
Perry Davis
J. W. Arthurs
Thomas Miller
Charles Walter
Arthurs
Davis
Jones
Geneity
Drygoods trade in New York markets stalls on Saturday
The New York drygoods market shows fair Saturday activity. Improved weather lifts buyer sentiment though trading remains muted. Cotton goods stay steady as raw material costs rise, signaling a strong outlook. Orders sold yet to be delivered.
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New York
Wanamaker and Brown Winter Bargains on Specials
Wanamaker and Brown advertise winter goods with broken sizes and special lots. Prices shown promise bargains and clear opportunities to save on a range of winter items.
Bargain Bonanza In Dress Goods And Silks At Sacrificed Prices
A retailers ad promises remarkable bargains across dress fabrics and silks from 40 inch Scotch plaids to 50 inch French twill broadcloths. stock losses include Lupin camel hair novelties and Paris Robes discounted to attract buyers, with many items offered at half to one third price. Jackets and long garments also feature cut prices to clear stock.
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Paris
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