Is Union With Canada Desirable, Says Vermont Senator
In the Forum article Senator Justin Morrill of Vermont argues a political union with Canada is probable but should be initiated by Canada. He praises Canada’s responsible government and education while noting obstacles to annexation. The piece surveys governance, election methods, and the prospect of dual elections for Canadian officials, with comparisons to the United States.
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Dispatch
Justin 8. Morrill
Vermont
Canada
United States
John Macdonald
England
Chamber of Deputies
France
Reichstag
Germany
The
Don
Washington
Belva Lockwood
Dominion
Europe
North America
Canadian
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Rubicon Town
Rome
Crresar
Republic
Supreme Court
Horace
Dominion of Canada
T. Jd. Fitzgerald
Pittsburg
Isthmus Crisis Circular Urges Peaceful Canal Labor Solutions
Panama January 17 The governor addresses the consular corps warning of possible canal labor suspension. He seeks a decorous peaceful solution and asks consuls to obtain orders to arrange repatriation for workers of various nationalities if needed while reserving responsibility for outcomes of any measures.
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Panama
Consular Corps
Trial resumes as old man Provius testimony debated
In Waynesburg on January 25 the defense failed to discredit the elderly Provius as the Commonwealth presented rebuttal evidence. All testimony was concluded for the day and arguments will begin tomorrow.
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Waynesburg
Provius
Commonwealth
Troublesome Fishing Job at No 21 Well in Taylorstown Field
The Wheeling Natural Gas Company faced a difficult fishing job to remove a broken bit that lay across the No 21 well in the Taylorstown gas field. Workers spent about a week recovering the broken piece from the well.
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Wheeling Natural Gas Company
Taylorstown
Sunday Thoughts franc Tae Disratcn
A brief fragment notes a set led by a popular New York clergyman and invites readers to read it tomorrow. The OCR fragment is sparse with limited names or concrete details.
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New York
Closeout Sale on Garments at H. J. Lynch’s Market Street
Large inventory closing out this season includes seal plush sacques Modjeskas coats cloth jackets rag ins and children’s wraps regardless of cost Also bargains in winter dress goods cashmeres Henriettas broadcloth plaids and suiting Buyers urged to call and inspect stock at 438 440 Market Street.
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H. J. Lynch
Market Street
Rosalia Flour Gains Ground in Two Cities
Waimyre & Co. praise Rosalia flour for superior hard wheat and careful milling. The article stresses merit as the key to success and notes strong grocer availability and wide use.
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Waimyre & Co
Homicide Case Nearing Jury in Miller Dimmy Trial
The Dimmy murder trial details defense and prosecution arguments. Witnesses dispute Miller’s intoxication and premeditation while prosecutors urge first degree murder based on the shooting after an alleged quarrel. Trial adjourned to resume with Judge Collier delivering the charge to the jury.
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Dimmy
William McGrew
Miller
George W. Sweeny
Robert Wenter
Grant Avenue
George Stedeford
Wiggins
John & Robb
William Reardon
Thomas M. Marshall
Miller Large
Porter
Commonwealth
Allegheny County
Collier
Taxing Parochial Schools in Millvale and Forward
Commissioner McKee rules parochial schools taxable following Justice Sterrett ruling. Millvale Third ward St Anthony's German Catholic Church school assessed at 2600 pounds. assessor and commissioners uphold tax liability. Appeals from Millvale wards and Forward township heard. decision guides future tax assessments of parochial institutions.
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Millvale
Forward Township
St. Anthony's
Willus
McKee
Justice Sterrett
Supreme Court
Counterfeiters Escaped In Partial Hearing
Commissioner McCandless held a partial hearing on the Charles Frey and Albert Bingham counterfeiting case in Allegheny after they fled when accused. Fred erick Schultz testified Frey passed a counterfeit dollar at his East Street grocery on January 8, and Frey and a companion ran as they were confronted. James Leahy supported the flight, and the case was continued to Monday at 10 o'clock per Detective McSweeny’s request.
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McCandless
Charles Frey
Albert Bingham
Allegheny
Frederick Schultz
East Street
Frey
James Leahy
Schultz
Gham
McSweeny
Criminal Court Case Commonwealth v Price Elliot McGellegendy Hall
A Commonwealth criminal case lists defendants Edward B. Price Mary Elliot Eugene McGellegendy and William A. Hall. Details of charges, court actions, and trial dates are not provided in the fragment. The entry signals ongoing prosecution in the commonwealth court system.
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Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Edward B. Price
Mary Elliot
Eugene McGellegendy
Wm. A. Hall
Courtroom Roundup of Damages and Libel Suits
A roundup of trials and verdicts in progress: Bones & Bunt win $120 17 against James Crawford and wife on a book account. Henry Eynon sues Casper, William H. and Annie Weasel over a house contract. Angus McAllister sues Chartiers Valley Gas Co for damages over a land right of way. Jacob Glasser sues a constable in a dispute over a roperty. Samuel Solberstein wins $900 against Pennsylvania Railroad for injuries from a Homewood crossing incident. Charles Kipp sues over ice value from riverfront property, verdict for plaintiff at $2. Martin Morin sues Leader Publishing for libel seeking $60,000. Jony W. Berons seeks rule to force K. T. Mead to return funds. judge declines for lack of specifics. Frank Bacon sues Chief Bigelow and E. M. Linderman over lease eviction. Supreme Court upholds lower court. others announce possible non-suit by Ackill & Patterson.
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Bones & Bunt
James Crawford
Henry Eynon
Casper
William H
Annie Weasel
Magee
Angus McAllister
Chartiers Valley Gas Company
Ewing
Jacob Glasser
Constable
Roar Teance Te Eld
Stowe
Samuel Solberstein
Homewood Crossing
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Charles Kipp
George Krouth
William Kennedy
Kipp
Martin Morin
Buffalo
N. C
Leader Publishing Company
Morin
Leader
Buffalo Crooks
Jony W. Berons
K. T. Mead
Mead
Slagle
Mr. Echols
Echols
Frank Bacon
Chief Bigelow
Department of Public Safety
E. M. Linderman
Jos
Smithfield Street
Fifth Avenue
Kaufmann
Bacon
Supreme Court
Eee
Messrs. Ackill & Patteson
Eesay
Last Day of $15 Sale on Overcoats and Suits
Today only we finish a clearance of superfine overcoats and suits priced at $15, down from $28,225 and $20. Choose silk and satin lined chinchilla and Kersey overcoats or solid suits last week offered at $25 and $20. Large stock. aim to move it quickly. Located at P oed, Cor Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the new Court House.
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Grant and Diamond Sts
New Court House
P. Oc. C
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sis
Coraopolis Election Looms as Town Seeks Competent Burgess
In McKeesport and surrounding towns residents face political turmoil as Coraopolis eyes a crucial burgess race. Voters demand a man of character with financial stake in the borough to guide roads and town welfare, avoiding a retreat for lame ducks. Fun chances of a three week lead up noted.
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Coraepelis
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Coraopolis
Burgess
Beware of the Huckster Warns Police in East End
Assistant Superintendent of Police O Mara and Captain Mercer warn residents that burglars use hucksters book agents and picture peddlers to gain entry by pretext of delivering goods at low prices. Keys are left behind in some cases and have led to burglaries. Housewives should not admit unknown men for deliveries or any other purpose.
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O'Mara
Mercer
East End
General Early
Socreepeutiee
Ile
Aoeen Corres
Earle Tee Beanregard
Ware
General Beau
Beauregard
Natural gas meters developed by Philadelphia company makers
The Electrical Engineering Company reports rapid progress on new natural gas meters built for a Philadelphia firm. About 100 workers operate near Twenty fourth street assembling meters, which are claimed fully successful though patent details are withheld. Meters are produced as fast as completed and delivered to the Philadelphia company for consumer sale.
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Philadelphia Company
Electrical Engineering Company
Twenty-fourth Street
Philadelphia
Congressmen Escort Burnes' Remains Through City
The body of Missouri Congressman James N. Burnes was transported from Washington to St. Joseph. The escort included Senators West Coke Teller and Representatives Brynum Anderson Wade Morrill Manser Sawyers, with Sergeant-at-Arms Valentine in charge. Senator West expressed no expectation of war with Germany or Samoa.
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James N. Burnes
Missouri
Washington
St. Joseph
Senator West
Senator Coke
Texas
Senator Teller
Colorado
Brynum
Indiana
Anderson
Iowa
Wade
Morrill
Kansas
Manser
Sawyers
Valentine
United States Senate
West
United States
Germany
Samoa
Catholic societies convene to elect Chief Marshal
Representatives from Catholic societies of this and neighboring counties will meet tomorrow night at St. George Ritter Hall to elect a Chief Marshal for the parade planned on Washington's Birthday. The gathering is expected to draw 500 to 600 delegates representing about 25,000 men.
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St. George Ritter Hall
Washington
Bargain Silk and Satin Overcoats Sale Ends Today
Valuable information marks the final day of a sale offering silk and satin-lined overcoats in chinchilla and elegant suits. Prices highlighted include $28 $25 and $20 with a last chance at $15 for chosen items. Located at C. oc. C. Cor. Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Fine wares sale and Pittsburg Female College notice
Acknowledges public patronage and invites continued support while offering two weeks of reduced prices on fine imported and domestic wares at C Reizenstell 152 154 156 Federal Street Allegheny. Pittsburg Female College schedules January 29 as third term start and welcomes entrants for half year studies at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue location.
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Manyeo
C. Reizenstell
Federal Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Insurance journals note rise in accident coverage use
Progressive reports a sharp increase in accident insurance demand as workers see wage protection value. The advertises best choice is J T Cunningham agent for the National Benefit Association of Indianapolis. Embroidered flannels offered at greatly reduced prices by TTS Hueus Hacne.
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J. T. Cunningham
National Benefit Association of Indianapolis
TTS Hueus & Hacne
Bee sateens and crafts advertised by local importers
J. A. Gallinger at 435 Wood Street advertises bee sateens and imported wares. Hucvs & Hacke offer fine pieces, with notes of sales and wreck-price discounts toward the end of the notice.
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J. A. Gallinger
Wood Street
Hucvs & Hacke
Milk Brenda Lends. Marvin's milk bread praised
A brief ad-like note extols Marvin's milk bread as neat perfection. It invites readers to try the product and be convinced of its quality.
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Marvin
Pure and Wholesome Marvin’s Orange Blossom Soda Crackers
A vintage ad touts Marvin’s Orange Blossom soda crackers as unsurpassed and notes your grocer stocks them for purchase.
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Marvin
New Orleans Lottery Draws $2 Million Payout Big Prize
A correspondent reports on the Louisiana State Lottery Company drawing in New Orleans. Details cover the scale of operations, the 600000 prize, the 2 million plus payout, the complex clerical system, the drawing method, and notes from General Jubal Early and General Beauregard.
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Louisiana State Lottery Company
Rize
Bosuregard
Coun
General Early
General Beaure
Academy of Music
Cornel Bluffs
Across-The-River
Sallie C. Whitper
South Seventh Street
Council Blatts
Beauregard
Early
Genera
Manilla
Sollee
Dauphin
Louisisana State Lottery Company
Gina
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