Queen Victoria and Buckhounds Policy At Windsor
London dispatch reports Queen Victoria and the royal party at Windsor Castle for Christmas despite safety precautions on the Scotland route. A push by the Humane League seeks end of tame deer hunting. the Queen plans to end buckhounds after this season. A Countess derides the hunt amid postal scruples over her strong language. A government committee will study Scotland deer forests to curb evictions and emigration.
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Canse
Lespes
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Cwborn
Isle of Wight
Scotland
Ballater
Windsor
Humanitarium League
Tan Disratree
Humanitarian League
League
Prince of Wales
Rilcher Str
London
Aluminum Shoes Tested on Russian Cavalry Horses
Russia trials aluminum horseshoes on cavalry horses in the Finalda Dagooms with one aluminum shoe and three iron shoes per horse. Early results show the aluminum shoe reduces foot damage, does not break, and can be reused for reshoeing, indicating potential benefits for horse owners and farriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospex
Russia
Nancy Hanks
Silyers
Aluminum Horseshoes Lighter Than Iron by Heavy Ground Work
The article notes horses were worked hard on very stony ground, emphasizing aluminum horseshoes with a weight advantage of only one-third to one-fourth that of iron. The focus is on the comparative lightness and the challenging training conditions.
Corruption Funds Tied to Tory Election Push Exposed
Cable report from Loxton details a Liberal petition against Mr. Balfour in Manchester failing while a Walsall inquiry unseated a Tory member for corrupt practices. Brewers and Conservative groups allegedly funded Tory candidates with substantial sums, hinting at a larger illegal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Loxton
Balfour
Manchester
Walsall
Gladstone
Brewers’ Society
Decline in English prison population affects convict aid groups
In England prison commitments fell from 19 818 in 1680 to 12 663 in the past year, partly due to judges leniency. Rescue and Convict Aid Societies face inactivity, and jail chaplains warn of rivalry to assist inmates, harming the reform effort and the women seeking penance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russians Expel Hebrew Leaders After Moscow Synagogue Incident
In Loxpox on November 19 the Moscow government sealed a new synagogue, preventing a consecration ceremony. Hebrews breached the door with a ladder and held rites inside before police expelled 12 Hebrew leaders from Moscow, including a respected 70 year old man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Press Bill Passed After Amendments in Chamber
Paris November 12. The Chamber of Deputies committee on the Press Bill expunged phrases for arbitrary action. Loubet accepted amendments for press liberty. The chamber approved severe entitlements and rejected the seizure of papers by decree. An amendment ended authority of denial by notice of appeal. The bill, as amended, passed without a division.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies’ Committee On the Press
M. Loubet
Chamber
M. Tosco
Hearings Slated for Chartiers Speak-Easy Props Missed
Several Chartiers speak-easy proprietors were to have hearings yesterday but did not appear. the cases went by default and judgment was entered. Defendants included James Bridge with six charges Yank Davis with two and Henry Hart with six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ente
Affairs of B F Rynd Reported in Bad Condition
The Allegheny lamb dealer B F Rynd faces disputed finances with creditors pressing suits totaling about 12880 85. Dr R H Gilliford says the Enterprise bank will not lose, while family friend Mr Noble notes Rynd’s mental decline and says he will focus on untangling the business to cover liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Rynd
Allegheny Lambé
William G. Cowan
Eisner & Phillips
New Kensington
Copeland Station
Allegheny
Young Fulton Lumber Company
Cleveland
G. Purvis & Co
Butler
Read
Enterprise Savings
First National Banks
R. H. Gilliford
Enterprise Bank
Noble
B.F. Rynd
Oime
Policeman Frank Reisch Recovers After Accidental Self Shot
Police officer Frank Reisch, who shot himself in Gertrude Smith's saloon on Friday night while showing a revolver, is improving and regained consciousness. Doctors say recovery expected barring complications. authorities deem the act an accident.
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Southside
Frank Reisch
Gertrude Smith
Salo
Industrial Alliance forms city election branch in jail
A branch of the Industrial Alliance organized at the W C T U headquarters on Grant street last night with forty members. The organizer said no candidates for this city election will be fielded, but in every ward future races will be influenced by pledged support.
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Industrial Alliance
Grant Street
Kitty Bryan or McNamara Wanted for Forgery and Bail Jump
A telegram from Columbus, Ohio, says Kitty Bryan or McNamara, arrested there for larceny, was tried and acquitted. Columbus authorities were asked to detain her until an officer from this city arrives. She is wanted for forging her mother's name and for jumping bail. Columbus police have not replied.
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Columbus
O'Mara
Kitty Bryan
McNamara
Fast Living Shrunk ’Em The Wilkes-Barre Clerk
Charles Voight, embezzling clerk of the Wilkes Barre Savings and Deposit Bank, brought from Elmira to Wilkes-Barre and judged in the county prison. His accounts are short about $4,000, attributed to fast living. he was a once prominent local figure from a respectable family.
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Wilkesbarre
Charles Voight
Wilkesbarre Savings and Deposit Bank
Elmira
N. Y
Tragic Clothing Fire Claim Two Children In Holidaysburg
In Holidaysburg on November 19 a fire started by two young children while their mother was away. One child burned severely and died almost instantly, while the other was expected to recover.
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Mr. Grobin
King Behanzin seeks peace talks with France in Dahomey
Porto Novo rumors reported King Behanzin offering to indemnify France with 10 to 20 million francs and to cede Dahomey towns and abolish slavery. He would not accept General Dodds demand to occupy Abomey before negotiations.
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Paris
Dahomey
Porto Novo
Behanzin
General Dodds
France
Abomey
Quay Forces Rally in Philadelphia Political Fight
Philadelphia Republicans convene in the back room as Boyer leads Quay forces to back Senator Quay’s reelection. A lone dissenter, Frank M. Riter, asks if he must vote with the caucus, while Stewart allows individual voting and adjournment follows. Harrison rushes in to pledge his vote for Quay.
Industrial Legion Formed to Back Omaha Platform
Memmis Nov 19. An organization called the Industrial Legion of the United States is formed by leaders of the People's party and the Farmers' Alliance. It aims to advance the Omaha platform plus free speech free ballot and fair count. It has three classes Senior Junior and Woman's Aid Corps and resembles a secret fraternal group with open or secret meetings. Founders are leaders of seven industries within the People’s party.
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Memmis
Industrial Legion of the
United States
People’s Party
Farmers’ Alliance
Omaha
Industrial Legion
Clas
People's Party
Woman's Aid Corps
Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Tammany is tickled by victory and plans Washington march
New York. In the absence of Mayor-elect Gilroy Police Commissioner James J. Martin presided at a Tammany Hall Committee of Thirty meeting. Richard Croker praised district leaders for the victory and said the party’s zeal inspired the national win. Three thousand Tammany men will attend the inauguration as a Democratic city organization. They will not carry district banners or badges. The contingent sails to Washington March 2 and returns January 6. An invitation was issued to Brooklyn Tammany Hall at 364 Bedford Avenue for November 23, printed on back of a tiger photo.
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Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Republican City Committee
Combine
Star Chamber
David Martin
New York
Harry F. Walton
William F. Stewart
Boyer
Stewart
Wuenens
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Matthew Stanley Quay
Commonwealth
United States Senate
Gilroy
James J. Martin
Tammany Hall Committee
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Washington
Great
Democratic Organization
Tammany
Ker
Brooklyn
Mill Man Keily Killed By Express Near Boston Malls
John Keily a 30 year old unmarried mill worker was struck and killed by a west bound Baltimore and Ohio express on the tracks near Boston Mall early this morning. His body was carried to Pittsburg for burial.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
John Keily
Baltimore and Ohio
Boston
Pittsburg Knights Templar Set Annual Reception at Monongahela House
Pittsburg Commandery No. 1 plans the annual reception at the Monongahela House on Thursday evening January 19. The programme features dancing and a sumptuous banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Commandery No. 1
Knights Templar
Monongahela House
Quarantine Detains 80 Passengers for Umbria Voyage
Eighty steerage passengers bound for the Cunard Line steamer Umbria were detained in Liverpool under New York quarantine rules as the ship prepared to sail from Liverpool to New York today.
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Lexpos
Cunard Line
Liverpool
New York
Iowa Leaders Named to Treasury and Land Office Posts
In the Wasa Index dated November 19, the President appointed John H. Gear of Iowa as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and William H. Stone of Iowa as Commissioner of the General Land Office, succeeding Thomas H. Carter.
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Wasa Index
John H. Gear
Iowa
the Treasury
William H. Stone
General Land Office
Thomas H. Carter
Jeans sale offers 5 percent below rivals this week
Solomon and Ruben advertise 1,000 pairs of jeans with extra food quality and strong sewing. Jeans feature hip and side pockets and are priced about five percent below competing dealers. Shoppers are urged to come and be convinced.
Enormous Philadelphia Democrats Night Parade
Governor Pattison with Colonel A K McClure witnessed a massive jubilee parade in Philadelphia celebrating Democratic victory. Chief marshal John Reed led about 30 000 marchers along a nine mile route from Broad Street to Dickinson Street and back, with National Chairman William F Harrity and other leaders in line. The parade split into two concurrent sections due to its size, drawing a large crowd of spectators and showcasing strong party unity.
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Philadelphia
Pattison
A. K. McClure
John BR. Reed
William F. Harrity
Marshall Wright
Wilhere
Broad Street
Huntington
Dickinson Street
Alderman Rohe Sums Up Eleventh Ward Liquor Hearings
Three prominent Eleventh ward citizens faced hearings before Alderman Rohe on Sunday liquor sales. He withheld names, noting their prominence despite partial proceedings that resume next Friday. One case involved a menu seen by a third party and visits on three Sundays with drinks requested.
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Eleventh Ward
Rohe
Ge F L& A
McClure
Thornton Brothers Stock Black Henriettas and White Comet Flannel
Thornton Bros on Federal Street Allegheny reports new stock after delays. A fresh shipment of 8c black Henriettas arrives near the black goods counter with bargains on black dress goods. Also new white omet flannel received this week for customers who asked recently.
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Sharard
Tar Casa
Grip Motormen and Conductors Protest Pricing
A local note reports Grip Motormen and Conductors taking action over pricing, stating they will not accept inflated traction costs and will not pay more than four dollars in any other store. The text also asserts opposition to local price gouging with a pledge to charge nothing extra.
Marching clubs prepare for enhanced cam parade
Arrangements for the cam parade were made with greater care than prior celebrations. An escort of mounted officers preceded each division, ensuring order and safety during the procession.
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Cam
Democrats to hold clear House majority in next Congress
A Democratic National Committee tally shows 222 Democrats 125 Republicans and 7 Populists elected, indicating a solid Democratic majority around 92 if Rhode Island contests are resolved. Contests cited include Trane in Idaho and O’Neill in Missouri with possible challenges from McNaughton, Finn, and others.
Arkansas and Georgia Returns Show Democrats Leading in Fourth Ballot
Official congressional returns report Democrat leads in Arkansas Fifth District with H A Dinsmore ahead by 3433 over Populist J B Ryan. First District Democrat P D McCullough leads Jacob Trieber Republican by 8000. Georgia totals show Cleveland margin over Harrison and scattered votes, with Democrats leading in several districts. In Eighth District Childs Republican wins by 17 over Stewart Democrat. total votes 20,832 to 20,235 with 1,581 for Milburn Prohibitionist.
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Arkansas
H. A. Dinsmore
J. B. Ryan
P. D. McCullough
Jacob Trieber
Georgta
Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
Bidwell
Scattering
Livingstone
Shaddon
Childs
Stewart
Milburn
Died After Shooting Mystery Surrounds German Baker
Peter Spankler 26 a German native was found with a bullet wound on Evergreen road near Millvale. He died at Allegheny General Hospital after a suspected self inflicted wound and possible poisoning. A friend Kastlemeyer of East street extension Allegheny claimed Spankler poisoned himself and left with a bottle.
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Peter Spankler
Evergreen Road
Millvale
Allegheny General Hospital
Spankler
George Kastlemeyer
East Street
Allegheny
Kastlemeyer
Fled 10 Escape Arrest After Altercation
Maggie Wilmer, a domestic, swore out a warrant for Carrie Reilly after a quarrel over money. Reilly, who struck Wilmer with a plate, vanished after selling furniture from Linden Street, Allegheny. Neighbors said she went to Mrs Rodgers nearby to care for a sick baby before leaving for Milwaukee. The infant died and the case goes to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Wilmer
Carrie Reilly
Miss Wilmer
Donovan
Connelly
Reilly
Linden Street
Allegheny
WANTED TO MARRY despite funds and 17yearold partner
Harry Bennett and Mary Hicks are in the Twenty-eighth ward station house. Bennett is charged with enticing the 17yearold girl from home. The pair were found in a Sixth avenue room after she disappeared. Hicks claimed she wished to live with Bennett and marry. Bennett said he planned to marry but lacked funds.
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Harry Bennett
Mary Hicks
Twenty-eighth Ward
Bennet
Sixth Avenue
Succop
Bennett
Carrigan
Miss Hicks
Pittsburg Fans Flock East for Thanksgiving Week Football
Hundreds of Pittsburgers travel to the East for Thanksgiving week with interest focused on football. The horse show draws many, but football garners the greatest attention as the national winter sport. Hotels report many East visitors seeking the kickoff action as celebrations begin.
Four Men Arrested on Twelfth Street in Seish Hen Case
Emil Hennick John Rife Adam Dormack and Steven Noble were arrested on Twelfth Street last night for attempting to pawn an item. Dor Mack claimed sod this during the incident.
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Emil Hennick
John Rife
Adam Dormack
Steven Noble
Twelfth Street
Seish Hennick
Ah Dormack
Departure of Pinkerton Force for Homestead Details
Special telegram from Cuscaco reports Senators Peffer and Gallinger probing private detective agencies. Colonel W P Read warned arbitration alone may fail, while Pinkerton costs drew criticism. Testimony covered labor conflicts, use of detectives, and the 1124 Pinkerton men sent to Homestead, with swearing in planned but not completed. The inquiry adjourned to Monday.
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Cuscaco
Peffer
Gallinger
Senatorial Committee
W. P Read
Read
Colonel Read
Roswell M. Miller
Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad
Burlington
Milwaukee
Pinkerton
T. J. Morgan
Richard Powers
Police Roundup Reflicts Neighborhood Row and Crimes
A chaotic police report lists multiple arrests and charges including nine year old Josefh Swrre held for stealing eight from a South Seventh Street and Margetree store, Josefs Cowtey jailed on $500 bond, furniture destruction during drunkenness, assault charges against a wife and sister, Mary Porter and Ella Porter accused of assault and disorderly conduct, Joux Lerzeen charged with pocketing money from Solomon & Ruben’s till, a towheaded boy seeking an officer as his intoxicated father abused family, J M Canpenter filing against Maggie Wilson for selling Mayor without a license, and Grorsk Nonevrra a pack peddler jailed ten days for disorderly conduct and lacking a pry license.
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Josefh Swrre
Edwards Alley
South Seventeenth
Margetree Josefs Cowtey
Aysre Frater
Mary Porter
Ella Porter
Wiliceavenue
Joux Lerzeen
Solomon & Ruben
J. M. Canpenter
Toole
Maggie Wilson
Fourth Avenue
Grorsk Nonevrra
Carson Street
Harness sets offered at unusual price compares
An advertisement for Solomon & Raben promotes a vast stock of horse harnesses selling at 490 dollars per set, asserting many available at that price. The copy urges readers to visit and purchase.
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Solomon & Raben
Thornton Bros Reefer Bargains Attract Crowded Store
Thornton Bros of Allegheny Ps offers 360 ladies black cheviot reefers satin lined with head loops and trachan collar at four dollars. The store urges readers not to miss the bargain this week as crowds grow from the low price and ongoing offers at Tae Cash Storms, 128 Federal Street.
Custom coats and vests offered at sale
On hand é7 coats and vests priced at 5 dollars each. The goods were added to regular stock as part of the season’s accumulation. Early buyers will secure the best items in the corner sale, with coats and vests offered at five dollars if they fit.
River News and Notes From Louisville River Trade
River data and vessel movements report strong business and shifting depths. Boats like the Sunshine and Cruiser bustle toward Cincinnati and Pittsburgh while the James G. Blaine and Elizabeth head to Mor Kantown and Elizabeth. River levels rise at several hubs, with emphasis on arrivals, departures, and tow movements along the Ohio and Mississippi systems.
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Sue Hadeon
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
McKinsert
Hockenport
Davis Island
Cruiser
Mariner
Man
Mommie
Duffs Mae
Coal City
Sunshine
Wheeling
James G. Blaine
Elizabeth
Mor Kantown
Portemouth
Bella McGowan
Malletts
Cours
Star
Littl Fred
Point Mlessant
Reeteet
Sige Samver O' Nets
Fayette City
J. A. Arkin
Moechatnetty
Parkersburg
Short Stories of City Life and Local Notices
A patchwork of city life items reports a church charter for the First Presbyterian Church of Ingram, an evening lecture at Moorhead WCT A, a buggy accident on Frankstown avenue, and multiple health notices with scariatina and diphtheria cases. It notes large oyster and game shipments, a Carnegie Hall appearance by the Schuman Wentworth Combination, aid for a destitute veteran, a missing contractor, a worker injured at Byers mill, and updates on a journalist and the Decca family travels and engagements.
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First Presbyterian Church
Ingram
Wittus J. McConxett
Moorhead
Grant Street
Second Avenue
James Towrzrmys
Frankstown Avenue
Bureau of Health
Schuman-Wentworth
Carnegie Hall
Ninth United Presbbyterian Church
Allegheny
Thomas Green
East End
Dayton
Edward Doonan
Liverpool
England
Cart Yost
Byers’ Mill
Yost
Germany
Francis Leon Cunts
the Distates
Chrisman
Marie Decca
Mme. Decca
Bloomington
Last of a Lost Life: English Heir's Decline to Dust and Debt
William Nettle of Cornwall rose from a London clerkship to a £40,000 inheritance then squandered his wealth amid dissipation. After marriage to Miss Marshall his fortunes faded, and he moved to Canada three years ago. His death in Niagara Falls left a mystery solved by Coroner and police, with brother-in-law Ward Marshall settling affairs for the widow in England.
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Niagara Falls
William Nettle
Niagara
London
Cornwall
England
Marshall
Ward Marshall
Petrolia
Ont
Nettle
Orange Peddler Arrested for Swindling Customer
Howard Hall, a peddler from 40 James street Allegheny, was arrested after a sale to Mrs. Perlick at 72 East street. He took a five dollar bill, promised change, and failed to return it, following a complaint by Mr. Perlick and an arrest by Officer Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hall
James Street
Allegheny
Mr. Perlick
East Street
Hall
Perlick
Snyder
Horse Goons Department Special for This Week
Brass express harness Hg inch saddle 0 inch trace sold else where for 2 our price 619.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Goons Department
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Countess de la Torre
Leaozue
5. Steignedie London
Transmis
Canada
British Columbia
Loubet
Ricard
Reisch
Ohio
Berhanzin
Frank M. Riter
William R. Leed
Chairman Stewart
Quay
The
Carter
Alderman Rohe
Ll & O
Thornton Bros
Federal Street, Alle
Gheny
Congress
Democratic National Committee
House
Associated Press
Rhode Island
Trane
Demoersus
Idaho
Willis Sweet
John J. O'Neill
Missouri
Charles Joy
Donald McNaughton
J. Maurice Finn
Samuel Stephenson
Reublican
South Carolina
Pence
Colorado
Francis Howlandas
Nevada
McKeigan
Kem
Nebraska
Davis, Baker and Simpson
Kansas
REND
Pinkertons
Powers
Chicago
F. Murray
Pinkerton Agency
Homestead
Charles Wappenstein
John F. Dingal
David Lynch
Stephen Catlins
B. F. Ward
Edward J. Martin
Armour & Co
A.C. Hanche
Dutchtown
Chilren
Horse Goods Department
Thornton Bros., Allegheny, Ps
River News and Notes
Louisville
Carnal
Olnee Ey
Madison
Bigneville
Carrie Hi
Ganges
Alleghent
Keystone State
Iron m
St. Louis
News of the Wharf
Pickering
Pickerings
Tenth Street and
Penny Avenue
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