Brussels Monetary Conference Struggles With Silent Delegations
The Brussels Monetary Conference has spent weeks with little formal work as delegates conduct private talks. US delegates push for silver currency measures while German Austrian entries resist changes. Rumors swirl about Rothschild proposals and a possible international silver buying syndicate to restore metal value.
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Brussels
Russia
Italy
Greece
Roumania
Switzerland
Europe
Germany
Austria
Great Britain
United States
Allison
Infudence of a London Thief at Charity Fair
A bold London thief robbed a charity fair, stealing a dozen purses with thefts achieved by sly talk. He then slipped one purse into the pocket of the Bishop of Lincoln, who found it later and returned it empty to the wife of a town councillor.
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London
Lincoln
Socialism Growing Popular in London far advanced stage
London County Council commits to abolish middlemen and expands direct labor. Sir William Harcourt notes widespread socialist sentiment. Council experiments cover street railways tunnel boring schoolhouse construction and other public works by direct employment. Indian ruler Cavcutta reports the murder of Afeaul Ul Mulk and his younger brother by Sher Afrul Khan, brother of the former ruler Sher Afgul Khan.
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Afeaul Ul Mulk
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Sher Afgul Kbaa
Missing word competitions fuel penny weekly gambling craze
A London trend spreads across England with “missing word” contests in penny weeklies. Pools reach over 17 000 dollars per game, 40 winners share nearly 400 dollars each. Post offices report a surge in small money orders while the scheme expands through booksellers and social circles.
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Transatlantic
England
Post Office
Usar
Isle of Crusoe Explored by Chilean Naval Cadets
Chilean corvette Abtao, under Captain Ricardo Beaugeneey, sailed last July with Naval Academy graduates to Juan Fernandez Mas-a-Tierra. Cadet Victor Vergara won a prize for best island description amid relic fortifications, epitaphs, and island lore near Cumberland Bay.
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Naval Academy
Juan Fernandez
Beaugeneey
Victor Vergara
Senor
Joan de Dios Vergara
Valparaiso
Juan Fernandes
Crusoe
Mas-a-Tierra
Protests by a Vic ar Over High Church Ties and Papal Practices
A vic ar of New Malden Rev Charles Stirling resigns from the Established Church denouncing what he calls Popery under bishops' protection. He cites altars in churches, auricular confession, and a drift from core Anglican principles, warning of punishment for apostasy. The report then shifts to piracy history around Juan Fernandez and the voyage of Sharp, Cruppe’s Friday, and earlier Dutch deserters on Mee-a-Tierra.
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Sharp
la Serena
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Paraner
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Cinque Ports
Mee-a-Tierra
Royal Russian Grand Duke's visit sparks rail rivalries
In London on November 26 Grand Duke Sergius of Russia toured with the royal family when rival railroads clashed to escort him to Dover. The Southeastern line boarded first and guided the Duke toward Folke Stone, prompting a second lure by the Chatham line and a dramatic tug of war across the Channel. The Southeastern agents retained the Duke aboard their boat and set off ahead, thwarting the rival effort.
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Persian Lottery Suit Against Prince Malcolm Khan
The Persian Investment Company sues Prince Malcolm Khan in London over £100,000 paid for a Persia lottery franchise. The Shah granted the concession in 1889 but later canceled it. the Prince kept the payment despite the dispute. The case remains before the London courts.
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Burglar Lapses Save Ivins Cash Diamonds in Rio Theft
A Rio Janeiro tale reports ex New York City official William M Ivins robbed in his Rio apartments. Thief took clothing and a 10 000 pound cash stash plus 15 000 worth diamonds, leaving a coat with 3000 in the drawer. Ivins borrowed clothes next day, preserving dismands and jewels.
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TEE Dispatch
Lorpox
Rio
Janeiro
William M. Ivins
New York
Brazil
Four Days of Fraud Ends with Fugitive Waterman in Chicago
J K Waterman once Colorado Midland general freight agent, labeled a high roller, fled Chicago after passing bad checks at the Richelieu and Victoria hotels and stealing jewelry from Spaulding Co. He arrived with a woman identified as Miss Lillie Boone of Denver. Waterman's lavish spree collapsed as banks refused payment and hotels refused further credit.
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Waterman
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Victoria
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American Cafe
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Miss Lillie Boone
Denver
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Colorado Midland Company
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Rathbone
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Bemia
Miss Boone
Unexplained Transaction Linked to Murray in Bie Four History
The article notes two men assigned to opposite sides of houses and states one was a trusted employee of Oscar G. Murray, who held the role of Second Vice President of the Bie Four. It mentions an unexplained transaction between them but does not reveal the amount.
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Bie
Sentences Scheduled for Murder and Manslaughter Defendants
In criminal court tomorrow the September term’s argument list will be completed and all pending sentences handed down. The Zappes convicted of murder and Frank Garvin convicted of manslaughter are among those to be sentenced. The December term opens Monday.
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Burleigh
Judge Slagle Objects to Presentation Manner
Judge Slagle yesterday refused three divorce decrees in the case of Elizabeth and objected to the manner in which they are presented. The ruling comes amid ongoing proceedings in the Elizabeth case.
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Court Docket List Trials Across Multiple Civil Actions
A Commonwealth docket enumerates numerous cases including Dindinser v Kaufman, Roth v Clark, Wolf v Porter, Redder v Porter, Beckwith v Flinn, Barton v Smith, Luffy v Simpson, Brown v Borough of Homestead, Hilforus v Wilbert, Doran v Zolier, Burgess v Columbia Iron and Steel, Lightner v Beyer, Denniston v Home Life Insurance, Lemmon Plea Woods v Beymer, Conroy to PiltsburS Times, Nevins v P R Co, Stewart v Pitts Ung Traction, Sorg v Ern Fahnenstock v Loos, Coleman v Clark, McGinness v Sharp.
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Kaufman
Roth
Clark
Wolf
Porter
Redder
Beckwith
Flinn
Barton
Smith
Luffy
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Homestead
Hilfor
Wilbert
Doran
Zolier
Burgess
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Lightner
Beyer
Denniston
Home Live Insurance and Investment Company
Lemmon
Lemmon Plea No. Woods Va Beymer, Conroy To the Piltsburs Times
Nevins
P. R. Rco
Stewart
Pitts Ung Traction Company
Sorg
Fahnestock
Loos
Coleman
McGinness
Drivers and Teamsters Warmth with Cloth Overcoats
In rough weather riders seek cloth overcoats praised for warmth and durability. Solomon and Rouges advertise affordable outerwear designed for heavy conditions.
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Solomon & Rouges
Sisters Rivalry Ends in Tragedy and Mystery
A contested prize becomes a fatal event as two sisters clash over a claimed victory. One sister dies amid suspicions of self harm, while rumors label the other as a murderess. The incident leaves the prize and family in sorrow and questions.
Tragic Minnesota Love Tragedy Ends In Double Death
In Henry County Minnesota a prosperous farmer Joseph Hounder dies of heart disease and his former sweetheart Miss Agnes Bhear dies shortly after in what appears to be a jealousy fueled double tragedy. A letter found from Miss Bhear hints at motive as the coroner orders an inquest and possible exhumation of Hounder’s body.
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St Henry
Joseph Hounder
Agnes Bhear
Hounder
Mise Bhear
Asid
Houndar
Minneapolis
Bogus College Degrees Advertised in English Papers
Advertisements claim degrees from the National University of State of Illinois are available for 10 to 20 guineas. Promoters list Prof Van Angelbsok as secretary and name Broughton Rouse of Christ College Cambridge as the English agent.
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National University of State of Illinois
van Angelbsok
Broughton Rouse
Christ College
Cambridge University
Eoglieh
Anarchy Protest in London Abandoned as Risk Grows
Anarchists planned a demonstration at Trafalgar Square to protest Francois of Paris extradition but notified police they would abandon the event. Authorities note Londoners currently oppose anarchist actions, deeming the plan unwise and unsafe.
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