Krupp Gun Works Secrets Revealed by State Report
A State Department summary describes Krupp as maintaining secret agents in every nation and notes new machinery and processes for large guns. It covers contracts, production capacity, crane systems, and workforce totals at the Krupp works, including 18,698 residents in company housing.
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State Department
Kropp
Boston
Monongahela River
Pennsylvania
Partello
Dusselldorh
Atin Gan
France
Krupp
United States Army
Houme
Stalisin
Women on New York education board discussed by Miss Dodge
Telegram from The Dispatch reports Miss Dodge expressing belief that women bring valuable influence to school governance. She notes women’s leadership in other cities, calls for more women on New York local boards, and outlines her diligent attendance and committee work during her term.
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Dispatch
New York
Miss Dodge
Boston
Springfield
Chicago
Philadelphia
London School Board
West
Phils
Harrity to Retain Postmaster Title Until December
John Field will not assume the postmaster role until December 1 as Harrity holds the office in the interim. Field ex-Senator Hughes named as assistant postmaster and Alexander as superintendent of Mails met Wanamaker in Washington about bond filing and transfer details. The party returned with the Postmaster General reportedly wanting Field to oversee preparations.
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Philadelphia
John Field
Harrity
Field
Benjamin F. Hughes
Alexander
Washington
Wanamaker
Eeeers
Old Arctic Drainage Idea Revisited By Railway Plan
Ottawa reports E J Bender arranged in London to purchase the Quebec and Montreal Railway and extend to the Straits of Belle Isle. The plan echoes General Selby Smythe’s ancient notion to divert the Arctic current by damming the straits, creating a Newfoundland mainland railway link and shorter sea voyage.
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Ottawa
Ont
E. J. Bender
London
Quebec and Montreal
Straits of Belle Isle
Sir Selby-Smythe Iaid
Dominion
Gulf of St Lawrence
Newfoundland
St. Lawrence
Belle Isle
Maury
Onerstood
Smythe
Taffin's Bay
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Cape I’ Amour
Gulf
Cape Breton
Nova Scotia
Panic in Lowell Court as convict attacks own life
In Lowell mass court judge Sherman sentences John Booth to 15 years in state prison for criminal assault. Booth sickens the courtroom crowd by attempting self harm during the sentencing while officers restrain him. Mrs Booth and her father in law faint and the jury foreman suffers heart trouble.
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Lowell
Mass
Sherman
John Booth
Booth
Robbed of his bride on trip to Buffalo
Pasquale Boni vito paid for the ocean transport of Pappina Forentunto from Italy to marry him. She reached Buffalo then fled with Giusepi Lecter to Niagara Falls. Boni vito, wealthy and not handsome, vows murder and has alerted police as detectives describe the elopers.
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Buffalo
Pasquale Bonivito
Pappina
Italy
Giusepi Lecter
Niagara Falls
Falls
Stiletto
Elopers
Pasquale
Ant
Seeser
Hearing on writ of habeas corpus over Mrs Cope case
Philadelphia November 8. Hearing before Judge Hare on a writ to produce Josephine Cope widow of Cabel Cope from Henry Deringer. Mrs Cope testifies she stays at 1530 Spruce street with Mrs Deringer and left home voluntarily not restrained. Case held open for private settlement.
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Philadelphia
Henry Deringer
Josephine Co. Cope
Cabel Cope
George E. Coolidge
Peter F. Cope
Spruce Street
Undertaker Martins Finds Life Signs After Burial
The undertaker from Vincennes Indiana reports a suspected misdiagnosed death when signs of life appeared in a corpse during a burial. The incident raises questions about verification of death and burial procedures.
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Martin
Vincennes
Ind
Noted Novelists Explain Famous Pseudonyms
A Dispatch features a planned piece where many celebrated novelists discuss the origins and reasons behind their pen names. The article promises insights into how authors chose identities and what drove the adoption of their literary aliases.
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Tomorrow's Dispatche
Causes of a Crash Amid Ohio Upset in 1890s Gotham
Washington dispatch reports anti Mahone forces sweeping the Ohio fall vote with tariff reform as a driving issue. Sergeant at Arms Leedom says Ohio remains Democratic with possible gains in some states, while predicting a long term Democratic hold and a bitter fight within the GOP over Foraker and Sherman factions.
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Washington
Arms Leedom
House
Ohio
Iowa
Virginia
Mahone
WaAsuiveton
John P. Leedom
House of Representatives
Cincinnati
Akronagain
Campbell
Mr. Leedom
Halstead
Republican Party
Foraker
Sherman
Grosvenor
Lightner
Virginia Judge Delivers Bitter Remarks On 19th Century Election
Washington dispatch cites Judge Keith of Fauquier County criticizing anti Mahone Republican venom. He claims no Democratic fraud occurred and asserts Republicans misjudged the election outcome. References to Negro vote and political divisions are noted.
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Washington
Judge Keith
Fauquier County
Virginia
Sand
I Gerlvall
Sx Chien
Mahone
Cameron
John Wise
Lewis
Riddleberger
tardy may delay departure of two Washington senators
A telegram from The DIBFATOOR notes Washington state election returns were uncertified by the governor delaying the arrival of two U S senators to congress. Once certified the governor must issue proclamations and await the president's ultimatum before summoning the legislature, risking belated travel of the senators to Washington.
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Washington
State of Washington
Congress
State Department
Joke on Uncle Jerry Receives Box of Rare Indian Plants
Special telegram from Washington reports Secretary Rusk receiving a box labeled dog house containing rare Indian plants. Uncle Jerry mistakes the crate for a dog house, but accompanies an investigator to verify the shipment arriving by express wagon from Bonbon.
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Washington
Rusk
Agricultural Department
Wencle Jerry
Fenieg
Nove
Iowa a Close State Says Staff Correspondent
Washington dispatch cites Iowa as a tight race, with Governor’s seat lost for Republicans. Senator Allison likely to win again, while party split over prohibition and foreign voter shifts reduces GOP strength. Apportionment favors Republicans in rural counties despite urban foreign influence.
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Ifno
Washington
Iowa
Allison
Jmige Hepburn
the Treasury
Taz
Republican Party
Montana Admitted as State by Proclamation
President Harrison proclaims that Congress conditions for Montana’s admission to the Union have been ratified and accepted. A constitutional election and Montana’s adoption of a republican state government are confirmed, completing admission into the United States.
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Washington
Harrison
Congress of the
United States
Montana
Territory
Ae State
Congress
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
Land Office Overhaul Unearths 1840 Cash Lands Papers
In Winamac Indiana a clerk stumble across cash applications to purchase lands dated December 1840. The papers, long missing and tied to Congressional inquiries, were found amid cleanup of neglected Land Office records. Concerns rise that illegible letter press copies may fail to provide legal records after permanent books were discontinued.
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WasHindex
Groff
Land Office
Winamac
Indiana
Kentucky Post Office Blast Prompts Government Investigation
A telegraph from Louisa Kentucky dated November 7 1880 reports a post office office building destroyed by explosion and incendiary devices. Postmaster General Wanamaker orders a full investigation to identify and prosecute the responsible parties.
Library fights foreclosure to save Pittsburg building
The Pittsburg Library Association seeks funds and support to delay or prevent the $66,000 mortgage sale of the library hall. Directors and supporters discuss a three week window to raise enough gifts or loans to keep the hall in library use, amid past achievements and growing debt.
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Pittsburg Library Association
Republican leader mourns Kentucky man after tragedy
Postmaster General Clarkson praised Colonel Goodlee as a fearless, generous Republican figure. He notes the afternoon tragedy will be a personal grief to thousands of Republicans in the North, while acknowledging Dene sought recognition but remained in Kentucky for business reasons.
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Sistant
Clarkson
Colonel Goodlee
North
Dene
Kentucky
Munificent Gift Enables Johns Hopkins To Endowment Chair
Mrs. Caorilize Donovan of Baltimore county has donated 100000 dollars to Johns Hopkins University to be used for an endowed chair. The gift, kept private at first, was presented by Mayor Latrobe in a noon ceremony at City Hall with trustees in attendance. The donor earned the funds herself and wishes no kinship claim on the money. The chair preference favors English literature but the university will decide.
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Mercantile Library Hall Company
Hall Company
Library Hall Company
M. L
Library Company
Tiga Exec
Caorilize Donovan Duantes
Jehne Bopkins University
Dispatch
Battimore
Caroline Donovan
New York
Johns Hopkins University
Donovan
The New Pension Policy Proposal
General Raum proposes a reform of pension adjudication to improve efficiency. He notes half of claims seek new pensions while the rest request increases or reratings. Raum argues better handling is needed and that the office will focus on unaddressed cases and those already pensioned.
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Wasurados
General Raum
Jon
I Farrer
McKee's Grocery List Shows Wide Range of Staples
A long 19th century shopping list from JosEPH McKtz detail reads like a catalog of sugar, flour, canned fruits, beans, cheese, and tea. Prices accompany each item, with references to Maple syrup Sardines apricots prunes and other packaged goods. Freight terms note cash or money order and freight paid on orders over ten dollars.
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MeeKee
Balletis
Paarhers
Arber’s
California
New York
McKee
Ward
Joseph McKtz
Ohio St
Allegheny
Local Real Estate Listing and Advertisements
Capital at 401 Smithfield Street corner Fourth Avenue shows a $100,000 stake and 4 percent interest. Dreydoppel Soap is marketed as washes clothes clean and healthful to wear. An advertisement notes a trade sale of Wilmerding Morris and Mitchell in today’s column. An iron night insert by F. and W. promises quiet security.
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Smithfield Street
Cor
Fourth Avenue
Wilmerding, Morris & Mitchell
Columna
Grand Opera ad misled on matinee cast today
A misread advertisement suggested Sol Smith Russell would perform Bewitched at the matinee today, but the correct role is A Poor Relation in which he is seen to greatest advantage.
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Grand Opera
Broase
Sol Smith Russell
Russell
Musical Instruments and Organs for Sale by Bradford & Co
Catalog entry lists piano brands Brad ford and Co with T4 octaves Von Minden piano 734 octaves Kiaba organ 5 octaves Meller Hoene organ 5 octaves and 20 new organs all 5 octaves plus uprights 4 new organs 6 octaves. McMvanay & Co at 198 Sandusky St Allegheny City. Pilsosy beer advertised through all dealers.
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Bradford & Co
von Minden
Kiaba
Meller & Hoene Organ
Eevenes
Momen McMvanay & Co
Sandusky
Allegheny City
Plenty of Timber for a Long List of Senate Hopefuls
A Cincinnati dispatch reports a crowded field to succeed Senator Payne with Thomas, a Springfield millionaire, at the forefront. Others like McLean and Warren P. Noble surface as potential rivals while party insiders weigh influence and backing in the coming legislative race.
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Payne
John H. Thomas
Springfield
Sn Svowed
Dispatot
Crsorswatt
Cincinnati
Exewelke
Sieseton
James E. Neal
Thomas
McLean
Warren P. Noble
Tific
Noble
Noble Oly
Alwaya
M. Adams
Charlie Foster
Three Rival Senators Hopefuls Meet at Thomas House
Special telegram notes Springfield scene as John H. Thomas funds Democrats heavily and backs Lawrence Neal, Viine, and M. D. Harter in the race for the U S Senate. Campbell WarmFriendship referenced but undecided as Brice eyes Brice’s fate and Brice’s successor debated.
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Dispatch
Springfield
John H. Thomas
United States Senate
Calvin
Brice
S Lee
Genale
Mr. Thomas
Lawrence T. Neal
Lawrence T. Neal, Vi Ine
M. D. Harter
Meni i
Campbell
Dlemen
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Uncle Jerry
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Treasury
Hephers Save
Democratic
Louisa
Eliv
John Wanamaker
Washington, D. C
Aeoanae
Koei Ng Manoy
United
McCluna
M. I
Young Men’s Mercantile Library Association
J. F. Hudson
Mr. Brunet
C. J. Clarke
Clarke
Brunet
Library Association
Young Men's Mercantile Library and Mechanics’ Institute
Young Men's Lbrary and Mechanics’ Institute
Young Men's Library and Mechanics’ Institute
Mercantile Library
Young Men’s Mercantile Library and Mechanics’ Institute
Corporation
Young Men's Mercantile Library and Mee Institute
Mee Li
Atianna
Young Men's Mercantile Library
Mechanics’ Institute
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Millionaire Thomas
Wetern Fenn
Sylvania
Westein
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Lange
St Sud
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Jos. Homwe & Co
Penn Avenue
Jaume H. Arzu & Co
H. Aiken & Co
Will O. Perris
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