Papal policy and European tensions overshadow American matters
Vatican dispatches an important letter to Mgr Satelli while the consistory is postponed to allow talks with France. Mer. Farley visits Rome as Papal hopes rise for American church unity. Germany and Austria press the Vatican on democratic rhetoric as England mediates to isolate Russia. Grand Duke Sergius meets the Pope amid Pan Slavic hopes.
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Associated Press
Romr
Vatican
Mgr
Satelli
United States
France
Mer. Farler
New York
Rome
America
Mgr. Satell
Mer
Farley
Liverpool
New
Faribault Commission
Ireland
Cardinal Rampolla
Chicago
Church
Europe
Cleveland
Leo XIII
Moniteur de Rome
Holy See
Russia
Germany
England
Grand Duke
Sergius
Caprivi's Friends and Critics Prompt Berlin Debate
The North German Gazette reports Berlin editorials reacting to Chancellor Caprivi's Reichstag speech on the army bill. Critics warn the bill must be modified or elections may overturn the government, while some papers attack the chancellor's stance and note historical contrasts.
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Berlin
Tageblatt Sexys
Yon Rvi
House
Reichstag
France's boodle minister and Panama Canal scandal
The Panama Canal inquiry in the Chamber of Deputies unfolds with M. Delahaye’s accusations and a 400000 franc bribe link to the late M. Barbe. Premier Loubet and other officials await testimonies as the committee convenes to probe alleged ties amid a tense political climate. M. Deroulede joins the ripening committee as the Bolshevik-style fray continues.
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M. Delahaye
Chamber of Deputies
Panama Canal Company
M. Barbe
Panama
Eng
Loubet M. Delahaye
M. Paul Deroulede
Bost
German Sentries Restricted as Civilians Targeted
In the Reichstag today Herr Petrie complained the Federal Council has not met Reichstag wishes on military sentries. Herr von Kaltenborn Stachan said sentries would be reduced once civil authorities provide enough guards for public buildings. Sentries on thoroughfares lack ammunition. A New Transatlantic Steamship Line is also noted with Glasgow shipbuilder Stephen receiving an order.
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Berurs
Reichstag
Herr Petrie
Federal Council
Herr von Kaltenborn-Stachan
Loxpox
Stephen
Glasgow
King Behanzin Flees Into Unexplored Interior
King Behanzin has escaped into an uncharted region with a small group of followers after being captured at Abomey. French forces cannot pursue easily, and it is hoped he will seek safety in a German settlement. A British Uganda expedition plan is announced with a commissioner and escort to assess governance.
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Paris
Porto Novo
Behanzin
Abomey
London
Uganda
Thanksgiving Night Street Brawl Ends in Severe Injuries
About a dozen Hungarian men fought on McClure Avenue in Allegheny during a Thanksgiving party. Frank Petreski fractured a skull and sustained a severed nose, while Rocsekhi was slashed and Petrenski faced a brutal assault. Police detained Petreski and Rocsekhi at Central station and two others at Woods Run station.
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McClure Avenue
Allegheny
Frank Petreski
John Tepesekkhi
Patreski
Rocsekhi
Petreski
Roesekhi
Suter
Woods Run
Woes of a Widow After Husband's Death at Walls Station
The widow of James McGrath, railroad worker killed at Walls station last Monday, was assaulted by boys with snowballs and sticks while walking in Cherry alley. Detective Shore attempted arrests, but the youths disappeared. The case involves disputed life insurance and allegations from both families.
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James McGrath
Walls Station
Cherry Alley
Shore
Mia McGrath
Allegheny
Cesaad
McGrath
Constable Sheerin
Southside
Wise Men Miss Meteoric Shower On Observatory Hill
Observers on Observatory Hill in Allegheny missed the meteor shower last night while hoping for a repeat storm. The piece notes Biela's comet due on the 27th may have arrived early, a possibility deemed remarkable but unproven. Scientists doubt Ri el s comet could stray so far and anticipate a potential later display if the morning shower fails.
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Observatory Hill
Allegheny
Biela
U Ze
Riels
Runaway Boy Seeks Return From Time on the Road
A 15 year old Indiana boy told police he ran away two months ago to become a jockey for owner Dukes on the Southern circuit. He traveled through Covington Nashville and Memphis with a group of boys, his clothes scanty and food gone. Detectives planned to send him home to Philadelphia with transportation arranged today.
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Ind
Philadelphia
Dukes
Wilson
Covington
Nashville
Memphis
Roby
Flict
Elliot
Catholic Schools Move into Public School System in Georgia
Archbishops debate who led the push for Catholic children in Georgia public schools. Savannah pioneered a plan incorporating Catholic schools with Sisters of Mercy and lay teachers, allowing religious exercises after hours. Macon Augusta Columbus followed, while Atlanta resisted due to Know Nothing influence. Bishop Gross advanced the diplomacy.
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Savannah
Navy
Ireland
St Paul
New York
Gross
Oregon
Archbishop Gross
Georgia
Order of Sisters of Mercy
Macon
Augusta
Order of Things
Evans
Columbus
Atlanta
Albany Lend Company offers land and gas in Delaware county
Colonel J. H. Grover, manager of the Albany Lend Company, visits the city claiming 5,000 acres in Delaware county Indiana with several gas wells. He says each well operates at 335 pounds pressure and that the company will offer free land and free gas to manufacturers willing to locate there.
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J. H. Grover
Albany Lend Company
Delaware County
Ind
Big Dress Goods Sale with Deep Discounts
In neat boxes and low prices we offer 7 yard American Cashmeres at 150 per pattern. Patterns include Pla Kim Dress Goods at 2 per pattern, Cheviot Stripe suitings, and imported all wool French Suitings in 7 yard patterns at 3.50. Also American Cheviot Dress Goods at 2.50, Camel Hair stripe Cheviot at 5 per 6 yards, Schenley Costume Cloth 0.50 a yard, and 50 inch French Sailings at 0.05 a yard. Great value for street or home wear.
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Schenley
Special offers on French cashmere and wool dress fabrics
By the Yard advertises superfine all wool French cashmeres 46 inches wide at 75c a yard, imported German Henriettas at 75c, and camel hair at 75c to $1.25 a yard. It markets wool dress fabrics including serges, cheviots, cord suitings, and Bengalines in multiple weights and colors with low introductory Xmas pricing.
Massive Winter Wool Stock with Black Cassimeres and Henrietta
All wool extra weight and fine fini and dye goods offered in winter weights. Largest stock in the cities of sci wool Black Cassimeres priced 52c to 31 75 yard with 36 to 47 inch widths. Holiday sale includes extra weighty Black Henrietta at $1 yard imported to sell at 150. Also Sis yards patterns from Priestley Ecroyds and other black silk warp Henriettas Drap de Almas Melrose Suitings at low prices. Special values in Black Whip Cards diagonals cheviots Camel s Hair and plain cloths available.
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Sciwool
Sis
Priestley’s
Ecroyd’s
Holiday Silk Dress Patterns for Christmas Buyers
Our department showcases Black Silks and Colored Silks in the latest weaves and colors for Christmas shoppers. Prices range from 75 cents to 250 a yard for silk varieties, with heavy Gros Grains at 10 for a tall dress pattern and a broad selection of Black Satin Rhadames and Duchesse.
Silk Silk Silks Sale with Discount Prices Across Varied Fabrics
A crowded catalog advertises silk taffetas satins brocades and printed India silks at deep discounts. Prices range from 75 cents to 2 per yard with many lots offered at reduced values and liquidation pricing. Special mentions include duchesse silks and fancy brocades advertised as season bargains with limited stock.
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Panama Canal
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Scott
Bootty Bowne
All
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Pittsburgh
F. Sellers & CO
Boggs & Buhl
Icelenck
Philadel
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Advange Sale
Market St
Our
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Four Hundred
Gotham
Jacksons
Liberty St
Star Corner
Pittsburg
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue Stores
Holiday Bargain
Penn Avenue
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