Bribery Charges Stir New York Republicans in Convention Fight
Washington dispatch reports a heated scramble over next year’s national convention location. New York delegates face accusations of treachery and bribery as figures like Clarkson clash with New York leaders over terms of a San Francisco offer. Watres represents Pennsylvania, while Chicago, San Francisco, and Minneapolis stake votes in a Westward move.
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Waasuingtos
Arlington Hotel
New York
New York City
Tom Clatt
Charles E. Coon
Dr. Depew
Mr. Coon
Colonel Shepard
Tor. Depew
Clarkson
Juggle for Jobs in Speakership Fight
Washington dispatch reports Mills and Crisp visit New York shaping odds for the Speakership race. Tammany allegedly linked to a Crisp gain, Mills supporters deny a deal. Kerr of Pennsylvania appears favored for Clerkship. Dalton denied. Yoder faces no opposition for Sergeant at Arms. Turner of New York favored for Doorkeeper.
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Georgia
Mills
New York
Kerr
Washington
Messrs
Crisp
New York City
McMillin
Springer
Bynum
Gibson
Pennsylvania
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West Virginia
Ohio
Dalton
Indiana
Yoder
Turner
Fountains of Authority in Briggs New York Lecture
Dr Charles A Briggs argues three great sources of divine authority are Bible Church and reason The sermon traces the Reformation clash over canon interpretation and church authority noting Westminster Confession as affirming church authority and sacramental role The piece ends with a brief local incident unrelated to the lecture context
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New York
Charles A. Briggs
Church of the Covenant
J. H. McElvaine
Briggs
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Secretary Foster Stricken by Grippe in Wasmiseros
Secretary Foster is confined to bed with grippe today after catching a bad cold in New York. Dr Cecil notes fatigue from long service and says rest will restore him to health, with no lasting danger.
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Wasmiseros
Foster
New York
Cecil
Ex-Senator Cheney Seen as War Secretary Pick
Ex Governor and ex Senator Cheney of New Hampshire arrived in Washington to-night and his presence sparks widespread belief that he will be appointed Secretary of War within a few days.
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Cheney
Washington
New Hampshire
France Moves To Curb Morphine Trade Report Ordered
France’s Ministry of Justice ordered a report on morphine habit spread and consideration of a bill to facilitate drug sales reduction. The decree aims to address rising narcotics concerns and possible regulatory gaps in drug control.
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France
Ministry of Justice
Race Troubles in Mississippi Sparks Tense County Scene
In Atalle County Mississippi a white crowd gathers as racial tensions flare. Reports describe unrest and potential clashes between white and Black residents amid ongoing strain and fear. Local authorities monitor the situation and urge calm while investigations proceed.
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Kossiuxo
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Atalle County
No Washday for Brooklyn as Water Break Cuts Supply
Brooklyn faces strict water bans after a Saturday break collapsed the Ridgewood conduit, threatening the city’s main supply. Commissioner Adams ordered factories closed and households limited to domestic use only, with pumping to resume tonight. Four men were buried in the debris. one body recovered, Italian worker Gundino identified, others Hugh Murphy Joseph Cosine and Philip Saloon remaining missing.
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New York
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Crey
Deranné
Jon P. Adams
Ridgewood
Gundino
Hugh Murphy
Joseph Cosine
Philip Saloon
Tragic Lake Death Of Mt Carmel Girl Carrie Smith
Carrie Smith 19 daughter of a Mt Carmel prominent citizen was found lifeless in a lake at Fifty sixth Street shore. Police suspect possible suicide though friends doubt. Smith worked as a stenographer for Wyles Green Bitner law firm and lived with landlady Mrs A W Perkins on Michigan avenue. She was last seen Thursday evening after dinner and left without explanation. The mystery surrounds how she reached the lake and with whom.
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Carrie Smith
Mt. Carmel
Fifty-sixth Street
Esencey
Cral
Mitch
Wyles, Green & Bitner
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Lake Shore
A. W. Perkins
Miss Smith
Milan the heir to Servia throne sparks European tension
The Herald reports on Milan, former Servian king, living in Paris after abdication. Debt and political intrigue surround his heir status, with Austrian warning of a possible continental war if Servia destabilizes. Milan demands funds to settle debts, while regents juggle his exit terms and future influence.
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Florence laid to rest at Fifth Avenue Hotel in ornate flowers
The body of William J. Florence lay in parlor 15 of the Fifth Avenue Hotel as crowds gathered all day. An urn of white carnations with lilies and hyacinths topped the casket, surrounded by pink roses. A large arrangement from Joseph Jefferson featured a chrysanthemum cross and a violet scythe, with carnations forming hearts and a “Brother” immortalized.
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New York
William J. Florence
Fifth Avenue
Bold Midnight Robbery at K Smitts Pawnshop
Two unknown men broke a window at K Smitts pawnshop and jewelry store just before midnight and stole goods valued around 500 dollars. Officer Costello heard the crash and found no trace of the robbers. Witnesses at Seventh Avenue Hotel saw two suspicious figures nearby. Police continue the investigation.
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M. Costello
Grant and
Liberty Streets
Seventh Avenue
Russell Harrison’s Wife Sought As Drawing Card in Novelty Store
Mrs. Russell B. Harrison visits cousin Mrs. J. C. Bowman in the city. Bowman opens a novelty store and invites Rothals county residents to call and meet the distinguished guest at the store opening event.
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Pheasant
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Bowman
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Esa
Cabinet Split on Financial Rock
MapriD dispatch reports Queen Regent Christina approved appointments by Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo amid a Minne al situation and ends following yesterday's crisis with political upheaval and cabinet changes.
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Maprid
Christina
Senor
Canovas del Castillo
Kdom
Ghouls Triumph in Valparaiso Battle Aftermath
A private Santiago letter details the grim aftercare at Valparaiso after Balmaceda opponents won. Bodies were displayed and mutilated while loyalist wounded were hunted, with civilians watching and officials failing to protect prisoners.
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Balmaceds
Edwards
Hillman
Balmaceda
Horesback
Angi Xon
Valparataa
Constitutional Party
Russian Envoy de Giers Entertained in Paris Luncheon
Paris reports M. de Giers the Russian foreign minister attended a luncheon at the Russian Embassy with Premier de Freycinet, M. Ribot, and General Bruger. He praised French ministerial moderation and conciliatory ideas aligned with Russia. The Novoe Vrenya suggests a formal treaty may be unnecessary.
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M. de Giers
Berlin
William
Mir of
de Freycinet
M. Hibot
Bruger
Carnot
the Figaro
M. Ribot
Novoe Vrenya
St. Petersburg
France
Russia
Cronstadt
Germany a Point Ahead in New Field Piece Development
Berlin reports a budget request exceeding 100 million marks to equip the army with a novel field gun. The weapon features a new limber carriage and ammunition, perfected under Emperor William and generals Waldersee and Schlieffen in secrecy. Krupp will manufacture the gun barrels for the project.
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William
Count von Waldersee
General von Schlieffen
Germany
Krupp
Official notice on indemnities under new government
The government states that all European indemnities are paid except those from the Ichang riot. The new administration orders provincial Viceroys to settle all indemnities and promises accountability for any further outbreaks.
Abducted by Gipsies in Childhood Circus Tale Returns
A 22 year old farmer from Somerset county was stolen as a child by a band of Gipsies and adopted by George M. Nichols. He was found in Erie after a train brought him home toward Ogdensburg New York following a past report of his supposed romance with the band. Evidence traced through a newspaper story and a birthmark confirmed his identity.
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Somerset County
Ogdensburg
N. Y
George M. Nichols
Elmira
Socialists Repudiate Anarchists in Chicago Meeting
Thomas J. Gergen faced a large Socialist mass meeting in Chicago as the Arteiter Zeitung accused him of boodlery and manipulation. Morgan read an open letter denouncing Anarchists and urging a definite break with anarchism in labor circles worldwide.
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Arteiter
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Labor Movement of Europe
International Labor Congress
Brussels
Hanover murderer Almy awaits sentence notification
Almy at Coxcorp New Hampshire remains unaware of his fate as official papers detailing the court finding and sentence have not yet reached Warden Coldbath. He grows nervous over the delay and believes his punishment may be 30 years imprisonment, the maximum for murder. Officials expect papers by tomorrow morning and the warden and chaplain will inform him then.
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Almy
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Magee Opposes Andrews in National Committee Fight
O L Magee and C H McKee of Pittsburg visited Philadelphia staying at the Stratford then departed for Washington. Magee plans to oppose the plan favoring ex Chairman Andrews as Republican National Committee chair to succeed Quay. He also aims to push Pittsburg’s bid for convention honors next year with a strong campaign.
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National Committee
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Concer
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Foraker
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O. L. Magee
C. H. Mckee
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Washington
Magee
W. H. Andrews
Republican National Committee
Quay
National
Merchant’s gun trap wounds intruder in Walnut town
William MacLain, a Walnut merchant 18 miles from Fort Scorr, set a gun trap after serial robberies. The trap exploded at midnight wounding the intruder fatally. The dying thief claimed Peoria origin but gave no name.
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Kax
William MacLain
Walnut
Peoria
Minot Amtrak? Heavy snows impede railroad traffic in Kansas City
A cold wave arrived on schedule bringing heavy snowfall. The snow delayed trains from one to three hours and stopped around 4 PM. The storm is described as one of the heaviest for the season in the region.
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Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Doubtful Plan for Non-Union Steel Mill Draws Skepticism
A New York report on a proposed Ohio steel plant branded as non-union sparks doubt. William L. Abbott questions feasibility given market lull, costs, and potential boycotts. Amalgamated officials warn non-union output could face widespread resistance from union workers and mills reliant on union labor.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
William LT. Abbott
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
McGlynn Refuses To Retract Amid Excommunication Debate
Dr Edward McGlynn at Cooper Union rejects retracting his criticisms of the Arch Bishop and Holy See. He says he would accept papal judgment if excommunication is lifted, while maintaining his right to speak on church policies.
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New York
Edward McGlynn
Cooper Union
McGlynn
Holy See
Arenes Eosa
Kven
Apostolic Sea
Paying Off Their Mortgages Kansas Farmers Cut Debts
A release of farm mortgage data for 50 eastern counties in Kansas shows October net debt reduction of 802 407. Eastern and Central Kansas average 2 300 000 in monthly reductions over 514 months. City mortgage releases exceed farm releases by several percent in both regions with overall 20 percent excess in the 50 counties.
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Toreka
Kansas
Special Barber Jack Cooper Dies on Stage in Memphis
Jack Cooper a colored barber collapsed and died of heart disease while playing his guitar on November 22 in Memphis. He performed the tune Anuig Roonen before suffering the fatal attack.
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Memphis
Jack Cooper
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