Faust at Grand Opera House Draws Large Crowd Despite Illness
Boston Ideals performed Gounod’s Faust last night with Milo de Lussan debuting as Margherita and Chevalier Scovel singing despite throat trouble. Illness forced postponement and payment disputes surfaced as Baxter filled in Mephisto while Scovel disclosed his pain and demanded owed wages.
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Cronin Missing Mystery Lingers In Chicago Hair Clue
A Chicago inquiry into Br. P. H. Cronin’s disappearance sees a bloody prairie hair sample deemed unrelated to him. Police deny Cronin’s drinking habits and insist the hair belongs to a doctor, keeping murder theories alive amid public attention.
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Hungarian Christening Fight Ends in Death and Arrests
A violent incident erupted at a Hungarian christening in Housedale last night. One man was killed outright and seven others were arrested after a brawl involving two groups. Local authorities reported a chaotic scene with several injuries and ongoing investigations.
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Mey
Housedale
Joseph A
Bret Teoee
Arrest of Paralyzed Pensioner Rumor Stirs West Virginia
In Co. West Virginia on May 6 E J emgilie of Glas Elk a suburb was described as a sanitary inspector. He is believed to be in the United States court at a fixed amount of 175 dollars for ties today. Horre & Co. Avenue Stores.
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Horre & Co
Blunder at Royal Telegram Sparks Regimental Flag Debate
A misdated royal telegram criticizing the South Carolina regiment in the Centennial parade triggers indignation over flag display. Ex Confederates and New York observers dispute loyalties and the state militia organization. The debate centers on whether South Carolina troops will rally under national colors in future parades.
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Sherman
New York
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Ohio
Freedom for Hanging a Man and a Convict’s Flight
New York report says Gonzales alias Monkey was freed after acting executioner in Gibraltar. He volunteered to hang a condemned prisoner to win liberty, and now faces Emigration Commissioners decision on land entry aboard the India.
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Minnesota Forest Fires Over Million Dollars in Damage
Rain slowed fires across Pike Lake and Ashisnd areas but caused fresh damage reports. Fire devastation stretched along both sides of the lakes, cleaning out timber, destroying poles, cords of wood, and many ties.
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Charleston Sets Sail For Trial Trip From San Francisco
The United States cruiser Charleston is to leave San Francisco tomorrow morning for the Santa Barbara channel for a trial trip. The voyage aims to test speed and maneuverability before returning to port.
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United States
Charleston
Santa Barbara Channel
To-Day's Trial Lists and Common Pleas Docket Items
A list of cases for Common Pleas No 1 including Frazier versus Storiji Rob inson versus Hooper Koener versus Pick Nutter versus Johnston and other civil matters. Also notes on church and commercial actions with various defendants and miscellany items from the docket.
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Storiji
Robinson
Bargains in All Wool Suits and Fashions at Local Stores
Advert says men’s suits from ten dollars, with over 5,000 outfits in stock, in cheviots cassimeres tweeds and more, trimmed in latest styles both cutaways and sacks, with prices claimed below usual. Also notes bargain fabrics 50 40 and 1 a yard and cigars from Jos Homan Co and clothing at Penn Avenue stores.
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Penn Avenue
Jos. Homan & Co
Gas Bills Cut 75 Percent by Leading Firm
We the largest finest gas firm in the world offer with or without meters from O Berre Gas Apparatus Co Fifth Avenue Texedo and Lenox Salis. Caldwell On Tossday May 7 1880 funeral notice to follow.
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O'Berre Gas Apparatus Co
Fifth Avenue
Caldwell
Idbamm
Willam
Judge explains Stroup license case and political pressure
The interview recounts Judge Ewing defending Johnny Stroup as he explains obtaining a license amid liquor interest pressure. Stroup, in his Diamond quarters, says he followed the law and would not have applied if only 93 licenses were granted, risking all for a chance at approval.
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Johnny Stroup
Diamond
Johnny
Schad denies liquor license scandal with Shiras in Allegheny
Allegheny Councilman George Schad tells Dispatch reporters he trusts attorney Shiras but rejects Judge White’s claim that he pressed for a license as a personal political favor. Schad, elected to a third term, defends his record and says he remains unsworn in as license dispute rotates.
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Apaper
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Shiras
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They Stand By Him Judge White Receives Church Support
The Centenary Methodist Church mass meeting adopted a unanimous resolution declaring Judge White’s handling of the License Court deserving of strong support. The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of the Eleventh and Thirteenth wards backs his course, calling impeachment resolutions offensive to morality and hindering progress. Methodist Episcopal ministers also lend backing.
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Impeachment Motion Sparks Public Protest Over Judge White
The county License Court hears a movement to impeach Judge White amid protests from Methodist Protestant ministers calling the action ill advised. They condemn saloon influence and support judicious enforcement of the Brooks law. a public show of support for the judge is planned in Sewickley this evening.
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Soso Seneay
Sewickley
Mayor Pearson Defends Saloon Compliance in Allegheny
Tam Dispatch reports Mayor Pearson stating that Allegheny saloonkeepers largely obeyed the Brooks law. He recounts a Harrisburg interview with Judge White about license reductions and notes Limegrover and Shriner's Hotel had resisted but many had complied with strict rules.
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Harrisburg
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Ohio Street
Shriner’s
Sean
Hon. John Denies Involvement In License Matter
Hon. John Dalsell telephoned from Hawkins station to deny any involvement with Judge White on license issues. He claims he went to the Court House during the License Court for a matter unrelated to licenses and says he met Mr. Magee by accident. Dalsell asserts he did not discuss the matter with Magee and rejects being part of the Shiras resolution.
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Hawkins Station
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Taz Dispatch
Real Attack Aims For Supreme Court Over Bottlers License
Attorney Robb and Fitzsimmons traveled to Philadelphia to appeal before the Supreme Court in behalf of bottlers. Robb plans to argue that a reputable wholesaler with good character and intent to comply cannot be denied a license by any judge. He seeks to quash License Court proceedings or grant another hearing for bottlers.
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Philadelphia
Lawrenceville brewer comments on Pennsylvania struggle
Lars Herman Straub of Lawrenceville says New York brewers have not yet acted in the Pennsylvania struggle but could fund efforts to oppose the prohibitory amendment if they choose. He did not commit funds and was away at a social gathering when approached.
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Lawrenceville
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Streub
Liquor Men Prepare Campaign Amid Finances Review
Brewer Straub travels to Philadelphia for liquor men committee meeting to review finances and plan a campaign on the Ligeee side. The note hints at political tensions and potential repercussions tied to upcoming moves and public apparel trends at local shops.
Smoxe the best In Perla del Fumar Cie
Key West cigar dealer Smoxe advertises Perla del Fumar cigars at 3 for 250 with prices listed for W Scumier at 95 and 97 Fifth Ave.
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Fifth Ave
Perla del Fumar Cie Ie
W. Scumier
Silk of the season at Go A yard sale
The advertisement touts $125 quality printed India silks at Go A yard, promoted as the silk of the season. Howe & Co. appears in the copy as the vendor or sponsor of the sale.
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Penn Avenue
Orphan Schools Bill Advances in Senate
Senator Hines of Luzerne won floor action to place the Wilkes-Barre orphan schools consolidation bill on the Senate calendar though not effective until 1890. The House rejected Senate amendments to a maintenance bill allowing rental of current buildings. A conference committee was named to reconcile differences and consider placing children in normal schools or other state institutions.
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Legislation Advances on Appropriations and City Measure
The Senate passed the Morgans school appropriation bill and the 50 000 West Penn Hospital mortgage appropriation on second reading. A joint resolution for surveying a ship canal route linking Lake Erie and the Ohio river also passed. The municipal bill for third class cities cleared final passage, now ready for the governor's signature after removing school features deemed unconstitutional.
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One Chance Left to Them
In Harrisburg on May 6 the Senate favorably reported a House bill to revoke liquor licenses. It requires saloons to receive five days' notice of proceedings to show cause why licenses should not be revoked.
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Philadelphia Law and Order Society Leader Attends Meeting
The Philadelphia Law and Order Society president and several members arrived in Harrisburg on May 6 to discuss Mr. Cooper's supplement to the hidetiosens law.
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Philadelphia Law and Order Society of Philadelphia
Cooper
Railroad Investigation Committee Reopens in Senate Hearing
The Senate committee, meeting in New York on May 6, reassembled to probe alleged Canadian ownership of American roads. Commissioner Albert Fink testified as the principal witness, with questions limited to the operation of the interstate commerce law.
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Fine suits at ten dollars in Pittsburgh market
Steady rush at our stores for affordable suits priced at ten dollars, with materials from cheviots to corkscrews and sizes for all. Latest cutaways and snacks styles, originally selling for eighteen, now offered for thirty days at 16 Market Street near Grant and Diamond streets. Bring children.
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