Lucky Little King Alfonso Acknowledged On Birthday
A lengthy cable report details King Alfonso XIII of Spain nearing his third birthday. The infant monarch is described as modest and unpretentious, with ministers and nobles paying court while he sits on his nurse’s lap. Despite attention, royals guard his privacy and avoid casual affection. 2000 officials attended Wednesday’s audience.
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Alphonse
Spain
William
Germany
Duke of Nassau
Europe
Lowpox
Alphonso
Baron Rothschild At Monte Carlo In A Sure Game
DisHatTen describes Baron Adolphe de Rothschild at Monte Carlo playing a cautious doubling scheme starting with one dollar on a color until a five franc profit is achieved. He avoids doubling beyond the limit and draws curious providential claims. Baroness Rothschild attends events in a billicock hat amid light social chatter and failed subscription efforts for her.
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Loyroox
DisHatTen
Monte Carlo
Baron Adolphe de Rothschild
Vanderbilt
Rothschild
Kaiser William’s Birthday Celebrated in Berix
January 26 notes mark Emperor William’s birthday with a patriotic school play in the Opera House for selected pupils. Trumpeters will test general gratitude with a Town Hall tower hymn and bands play around noon as 191 guns fire. Officials show more jubilation than civic life, as zail officers’ welfare remains the emperor’s focus.
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Berix
William
Zail
Patti Sails for Buenos Ayres and Paris Protests
In London January 26 Mme Patti plans to sail for Buenos Ayres on March 4. The prima donna, famed for beauty and talent, faces criticism for appearing with a handsome ship singer. Critics note her stance against French tastes and growing Paris enthusiasm for De Keszke.
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Dietatch Losson
Mme
Patti
Buenos Ayres
Aarncge J
Daria
de Keszke
Onee Frize Fighter Embraces Quiet Life Before Fight
Loxpox January 4. An unexpected change in the life of prize fighter Jack Knifton, once Jem Smith’s opponent, now a devout dairyman. He has joined a religious rally, organizing a concert for his faith with Lady Colin Campbell Miss Fortescue and Sir Richard Webster among those who pledged to sing for the prize fighter.
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Frize
RY Cawle
Jacken
Rize
Jem Smith
Knifton
Colin Cambell
Fortescue
Richard Webster
Less Decollete Dress Likely for Queen's February Drawing Room
The first drawing room is set for February 26 with excitement among young English debutantes and American women. Dressmaking is in progress and prayers are offered that no mourning befalls the Queen’s family. The Queen declines changing the date and will not require low necklines in early rooms, though warmer weather may see different expectations.
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TY Cable
Loxipon
Illness of the Czarina Delays Naples Trip
From Loxpow dated January 16 the Russian Empress health fears. after the Borki disaster she may not travel to Naples. Italian scientists will assess Vesuvius risks before any move. the Empress shows palsy like tremors and cries in distress. full recovery doubtful.
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Loxpow
Russia
Naples
Borki
Vesuvius
O A
Rumor of Romanian throne succession at Budapest
In Budapest the report says Queen of Roumania, childless, writes as Carmen Silva. Prince Ferdinand of Hohenzollern is said to lose his heir status, while the king buys a residence in Jassy for the heir apparent, challenging the rumor’s plausibility.
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Ferdinand
Doupt
Distatch
Loxipos
Budapesth
Roumanis
Carmen Silva
Hohenzollern
Jassy
When the Old King Dies
London reports completed arrangements for the Luxemburg succession if the Dutch king dies. The Princess would be Queen of the Dutch. under Salic law women cannot inherit Luxemburg. Parliament will proclaim the Duke of Nassau as successor, with deputations to the Hague and to the Grand Duke.
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London
Duchy of Luxemburg
Holland
Luxemburg
Duke of Nassau
the Hague
Balfour Must Answer Over Irish Coercion Incidents
LexDON reports from January 26 that William O'Brien aims to ridicule the coercion law through actions at Carrick-on-Suir and other estates. O'Brien plans to surrender after arranging campaign tactics, while Balfour faces calls to account for brutal bludgeoning and bayoneting at Carrick, Clonmel, and Clonakilty when Parliament convenes.
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Lexdon
Ireland
William O'Brien
Carrick-on-Suir
Carrick
Clonmel
Clonakiltyr
Balfour
Eating Their Humble Pie
Lexpos reports a Lord Mayor dinner for Mr. Phelps sparked British ire and press complaint over British dignity after Sackville’s treatment. The Times praises Mr. Phelps and the dinner, signaling mixed reactions to American diplomacy.
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Mr. Phelise
Dispatch
Lexpos
Mr. Phelps
Sackville
the Times
Phelps
The
London Times
Belgium Crown Heir Seeks Papal Dispensation
Loypox January 26 reports Prince Baldwin heir apparent seeks a papal dispensation to wed his cousin Princess Clementine, the king's youngest daughter, due to near blood relationship making such marriage require church approval.
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Belgium
Baldwin
Clementine
Size of the hat not a measure of mind
Loxipox notes in Salisbury wore a No 7 hat, challenging the idea that a large head indicates greater intellect. A Tory with a 714 size hat tried on an old hat from a shop counter and found it covered the Prime Minister’s hat, slipping over the big headed Tory’s ears.
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Loxipox
Salisbury
Mrs Chamberlains Growing Popularity In Birmingham Society
By cable reports Mrs Chamberlain gains popularity as her husband’s sins fade from memory. Patrons praise her simplicity grace and accomplishments. Her court dress, like many others, is being prepared for a call upon the Queen in a state of gorgeous display worthy of exhibition.
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Dispatch
Lowpost
House debates tariff bill move. sent to Ways and Means
The House clashed over the Mills tariff bill and Senate substitute, asserting constitutional prerogatives, and sent the measure to the Ways and Means Committee with a request for a conference. Debate highlighted revenue reduction aims and potential delays in reporting, amid concerns over Senate actions and the supervising architect inquiry.
Architect Freret Accused Of Schemes In Treasury Office
Testimony in Washington reveals alleged schemes by Supervising Architect Freret and aides. Hosford and another clerk held interests in Bridgeport plan contract via a chosen architect. A $1,050 fee was alleged, higher than $485 in-office work. Detroit bidder Side Gabcomstack and John L. Bogue linked to a bid made in Freret’s influence. A similar Vicksburg plan contract is cited.
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Frerot
Washington
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
J. E. Hosford
Bridgeport, Conn
Otto Simpson
Hosford
Bridgeport
S. W. Somerville
Detroit
Yibre
Witness
Freret
Bogue
Vicksburg
Slow Action on Tariff Bill Delays Committee Meeting
Washington January 26. The tariff bill has been received by the Clerk of the Committee on Ways and Means and a meeting is called for Tuesday to begin its consideration. The committee will study Senate amendments and prepare revenue estimates, a process expected to take time with no early report likely.
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Senate
House
Reed
Tennessee
McMillin
Mills
Texas
Committee On
Carlisle
Ple
Congress
Ways and Means
Maine
Ways and Means Committee
Committee On Ways and Means
McKinley
Ohio
Pny
Elite Gallery ad offers portraits and sales at Pittsburg shop
An ellite Gallery display at 516 Market St Pittsburg promotes half life portraits in frames for 5 dollars and bargains on cabs and family group pictures. It touts 460 English melton overcoats for 3 dollars and 3 dollar cabs, with limited hours 8 AM to 6 PM tomorrow and a 25 percent cloth savings at Dickson the Tailor 65 Fifth Ave. Corner Wood St. Also mentions cabinets at 1 dollar per dozen and India chalks for sale.
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Elite
Market St
Pittsburg
PauThia
Catholic Church Burns in Buffalo Poland District
A fire at the Polish Church of St Adelbert on Stanislaus Street and Rother Avenue in East Buffalo caused rapid flames, a collapsed roof, and near-total ruin. Extra police were posted as a large Polish crowd gathered. Estimated loss ranges from 60 to 70 thousand dollars with 50 thousand dollars insured.
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Buffalo
Adelbert
East Buffalo
Stanislaus Street
Rother Avenue
Arash
Reading glass makers oppose child labor ban in state bill
Fixplay January 26. The reading glass manufacturing establishments send a committee chaired by W. A. Gorby and James Dalzell to Columbus to lobby against a bill prohibiting employment of children under 14 in factories. Manufacturers claim the law would harm many flint glasshouses, as well-grown boys ages 15 to 34 are essential to compete with out-of-state factories.
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Reading Glass Manufacturing
W. A. Gorby
James Dalzell
Columbus
Unprecedented $1 Yard Silks At Hogus & Hacke Store
The Hogus and Hacke store offers black silks of many weaves at a uniform $1 yard, a rare bargain in gros grain faille surge de surahs and satins. They highlight striped fabrics, 50 cent French chales, and a broad wash goods lineup with Koechlin sateens, Novelties, and zephyrs, plus a large linen department display. Also advertised are deep discounts on last importations and a grand cloak room selection with long and short wraps, jackets, and overcoats priced to attract shoppers. A vacuum beer novelty and photo services appear among the many assorted items.
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Koechlin
Anderson
Toile du Nord
Houcus & Hacke
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Jerseys for Ladies at 49 Cents Tomorrow and Tuesday
Ladies get Jersey Jackets at bargain prices with 350 good Jerseys offered for just 49 cents. This sale promises comfort and convenience for home wear, appealing to all budgets and marking a drastic reduction for shoppers.
Sale offers on ladies shawls at below cost
During the sale on Monday and Tuesday the entire assortment of Ladies Shawls is offered at reduced prices. A notable lot of Shetland and Cashmere Shawls has been cut to 63 cents, with special attention drawn to these bargains.
Beautiful wraps and newmarkets at low prices in Pittsburg
A Pittsburg store proclaims a new display of ladies wraps and newmarkets. It touts being first in Allegheny to show these styles and promises lower prices by buying direct from manufacturers rather than New York jobbers, passing savings to customers.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
New York
New and Novel Cloaks at Astonishing Tuesday Prices
Our stock teems with new and novel little garments in embroidered and plain cloaks in delicate shades and pronounced colors. All goods will be offered to close at astonishingly low prices tomorrow and Tuesday. Don’t fail to come, ladies. Give the babies a chance.
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Fifth Ave
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India
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Mwfssu
Aylor
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jaTisa
Findlay Glass
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D. Lutz & Son
Allegheny City
Houcous
Sixth St
Mwpsu
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Dabbs
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Husus & Fie
Henry Daub
Smithfield St
Royal Baking Powder CO
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J. A. Gallinger
Wood Street
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