German political turmoil delays bill as Richter signals battle
The discussion in the Reichstag shows Richter preparing a major speech after Christmas to rally the opposition against the military bill. Government efforts to calm protests met with mixed reactions as deputies press for reform of sentry rules and warn of deepening civil and political strains across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caprivi
Richter
Windthorst
Binnarek
Bismarck
Strassburg
Reichstag
von Kaltenborn
Denver and
Lett
Hunting Their Boy Disappoints Family in Missing Person Case
George Wolf vanished from Jennnette over three years ago. Kiefer, his half brother, brought a photograph of a young man who seems to resemble him, but detectives Steel and AES said no likeness to John Ellis. The case remains unsolved as Westmoreland officials continue their search.
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George
Ringleta
Kiefer Bimsek
George Wolf
Kiefer
John Ellis
Sven
Hiefer
Steel
Aes
Ellis
Mr. Kiefer
Son Ta
Westmoreland
Pearce Woit
Rena
Eee Nes
Dumont
Allegheny
Webber
New York
Ells’ Island
Charleroi
Jummet
Belgium
America
Eer
Jeannette
Butler
Pitesburg
Comf
Ebber
Washington
Friesland
Owen
Poten
Emil Frank
Esewhere
Treasury Department
Matus
Done in the Dark The Contract Labor Law
Immigration Inspector Layton discusses Belgian glassworkers detained in New York. He argues the contract labor law is evaded, describing a complex, clandestine network and the Belgian consulate's appeals, with testimony from workers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Layton
Dispatch
New York
Jeannette
Emil Emanuel Frank
Frank Mason
Belgium
Webber
Friesland
Antwerp
Immigration restriction debate grows beyond labor circles
The subject is widening beyond labor groups as sentiment moves toward strict immigration limits. Officials report strong popular support, and leaders anticipate new laws within a year to curb immigration as part of broader reform.
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Weihe
Amalgamated
Anes
Layton
Vely
Andey
Laws Urged to Change Over Belgian Immigrant Arrival
The Belgian glass blowers landing in New York drew labor interest and calls for tighter immigration controls. President Eberhart urged examining immigrants abroad and stricter laws, noting current rules fail to prevent such arrivals and noting ship lines have a stake in keeping newcomers here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P. Eberhart
Lay
Hret
Cie
Delain
Master Workman Dempsey Reflects on Belgian Glassblowers Case
Master Workman Dempsey of the Knights of Labor voiced strong concern over a Belgian glassblowers case calling it a miscarriage of justice and an insult to American workers. He urged legal reforms and predicted changes to protect laborers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Dempsey
Knights of Labor
POKER BOOM RAIDED IN EAST END FASHIONABLE ROOM
Captain Whitehouse led a careful weeklong raid on a second floor poker room at Station and level streets. Ten men were playing at two tables when officers entered in plain clothes. Ludwick alleged proprietor and nine visitors were later caught. prisoners gave fictitious names, paid for forfeits, and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Whitehouse
East End
Piasing Peer
Set the Child on a Stove Disorderly conduct hearing
George Holman faced a Magistrate for disorderly conduct after an incident at a boarding house on the corner of Forty-eighth and Hatfield streets. Witnesses Barbach Burbach and Krugher testified Holman had allegedly burned his 3 year old daughter with a hot stove, leading to an order to commit him to the workhouse for ten days and a formal information for aggravated assault and battery to follow with a new hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holman
Leslie
Holman
Forty-eighth
Hatfield
Adair
Jacob Barbach
Barbach
Fred Burbach
Fred Krugher
Burbach
Batte
High Water Boosts River Trade After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains bring first major runoff in months with river levels rising today. Coal operations anticipate brisk business as water enables early shipments and lower market prices brighten profit prospects for those who move coal quickly.
Homestead Ex Strikers to Gather at Crelorama Auditorium
Homestead ex strikers will meet at Crelorama Auditorium Allegheny tomorrow evening. Extensive arrangements are under way and attendance is expected to be large. A defense fund and rye whisky sale are planned at Max’s venue to support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crelorama/ Auditorium
Allegheny
Murphy Onc e More Gospel Temperance Rally in Pittsburg
Francis Murphy draws a packed Grand Opera House crowd in Pittsburg for a gospel temperance address. Many sign the pledge and receive blue ribbons as veterans of the movement share experiences while Murphy touts Keeley ties and urges continued rallies and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Francis Murphy
Fifth Avenue
Murphy
Hunter
Captain Barbour
Pittsburg Visitors Registered at New York Hotels
A list of Pittsburgers registered at New York hotels includes T. A. Arbuthnot J. L. Ludwig Brunsjek H. P. Ashton W J. Kountz Jr M. W. Mead E. Winter J. A. Beatty Hoffman T. Cappell W F. Crafts Mrs. J. L. Lacklin J. K. Pratt Sinclair H. 890field Sturtevant E. M. Ferguson Mrs. O. Decker JK. Clarke and others staying at Imperial Grand St Denis Holland House and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. McKee
W. B. Schiller
Holland House
RK. Mortland
Astor House
EB. & Monyhan
Ashland
R. L. Reed
Marlboro
J. K. Pratt
Sinclair
T. S. Heil
Union Square
H. 890- Field
Sturtevant
E. M. Ferguson
0. Decker
JK. Clarke
Fifth Avenue
Fire records from multiple cities report extensive damages
The dispatch lists fires in Dunkirk Indiana, Philadelphia, Havana, and Edinburgh. Losses include Weaver's drygoods, Allegret & Co. goods, Valos & Co. plants, and Jenner's alsk store, with significant property and stock totals and injuries to firefighters.
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Dunkirk
Ind
Weaver
Philadelphia
Howard Newland
Havana
Allegret & Co
Valos &Co
Royal Hotel
Jenner
Caldwell
Cartiers
Casgow
Morrow May Stay In And Miller Heads Washington Visit
A city canvass on politics notes Controller Morrow may seek re election with no formal denial. George Miller travels to Washington after a Treasury telegram seeking a decisive answer on Internal Revenue Collector post likely to be accepted upon return. Local caucus activity remains sparse as party leaders avoid public comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Miller
Internal Revenue
MccKean
Fulton
McKenna
Guffey
Republican City Committee
Httle
C. L. Magee
Citizens' Industrial Alliance Holds Large Meeting for Labor Unity
The Citizens' Industrial Alliance convened at Odd Fellows Hall on South Eighteenth Street with about 400 delegates from county labor groups. c g Arbogast led discussions and 50 new delegates paid fees to join for the coming year. A pledge of principles was proposed for candidates, with fitness and loyalty to labor guiding endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Industrial Alliance
Odd Fellows Hall
South Eighteenth Street
C. G. Arbogast
Alliance
United Action
Allegheny
Ohio Street
Sylvester Critchlow
Erwin
Argo
Marshall
Brennen
Cox
Montooth
America
Beinhauer Suggested as Gourley Running Mate in Letter
A letter from F. Jones of East End challenges Mayor’s view of Beinhauer and argues he would make a strong running mate for Gourley. The writer cites Beinhauer’s three terms on Select Council and long reform involvement, noting his appeal to working classes and predicting surprising support.
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F. Jones
East End
Beinhauer
Select Council
A Perfect Piano Is a Lasting Pleasure
Mellory Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue showcases superb pianos from Chickers and Ardman Vose KraQauer and Kimball with modern artistic ingenuity. Personal inspection of pianos invited for prospective buyers to judge tone and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoone's
Fifth Avenue
Mellory Hoene
Chickers and Ardman
Vose
KraQauer and Kimball
Runaway Freight Car Race Ends in Heroic Engine Save
A freight car broke loose near Sheridan and sped toward Pittsburg at 30 mph. An engineer throttled his engine to chase down the car, risking the ride as the two machines raced toward Birmingham. The engine finally halted the runaway at Birmingham Station after a dramatic effort that drew a large crowd.
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Sheridan
Pittsburg
Panhandle
Birmingham Station
Sheridan Station
Ingram
Jane
Iron Horse
Temperanceville
Point Bridge
Birmingham
Nine Italians Arrested After Allegheny Street Gathering
Police arrested Frank August and eight other Italians on Craig street after a late night row during cards and singing. Each man pledged 88 bail for appearance. August, who has only two years in the country, related his failed Titusville confectionery venture and current bananas peddling in Allegheny. He hopes to buy a new stand soon.
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Allegheny
Craig Street
Frank August
Philip Cattering
Mike August
Felix Dowsey
Mike Gerase
Jacob Carlauzars
Joe Scotdens
Pat Gansen
Joe Martin
Titusville
Holiday Silver Gifts From Roberts & Sons
A holiday display highlights silver novelties including souvenir spoons opera glasses and card cases. The shop imports Paris glass and showcases new lines in gold silver pearl morocco and leather mounts with prices from 1 to 25 and urging early holiday selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winen
Pitteria
Paris
Morocco
Slippers on sale at bargain prices across styles
Great value footwear drawn from an array of styles and sizes. Men’s and boys’ velvet slippers offered from 50 cents to 1 dollar, with beaver cloth and imitation alligator trims. Ladies slippers priced 75 cents to 1 dollar, dancing pumps for gentlemen 1.50 to 2 dollars.
Dress Goods and Silk Bargains
Prudent buyers should act early to take advantage of extraordinary offers in dress goods and silk, avoiding the rush of the final weeks when shopping brings little comfort or pleasure.
Winter Dress Goods at Unprecedented Low Prices
The catalog lists numerous dress fabrics and patterns offered at deep discounts. American Wool Cashmere patterns at 150, Plaid Suitings at 2 per pattern, French Suitings 360 per pattern, AJL Wool Cheviot at 200, Camel's Hair at 3 30, French Cashmere 3 30, Fancy Winter Suitings 4 50, all with notes of former higher values and wide pattern lengths for gifting.
All-Wool Fabrics Sale Slashes Prices Across Styles
The ad advertises heavy all-wool French Cashmeres 46 inches wide at 75 cents a yard, imported German Henriettas and French flat cord Silks at 75 cents, Scotch Cheviot Diagonals and Mixtures from 75 cents up, and Black Cashmeres and Silk Warp Fabrics at reduced prices. Various widths and finishes highlighted with bold claims of best makes and unusually low prices.
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Dewos
Priestley
Ecroyd
Xmas Silks Sale Offers Rich Bargains Across Silks Collection
A department store advertises a large silk sale with Black Gros Grains and Faille Francaise silks from 75 cents to a yard, Black Satin Duchesse from 75 cents, and printed India and Grepe Duchesse silks priced well below former values. Limited quantities and unique patterns emphasized to attract quick purchases.
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Faille Francaise
Co Yard
Horne Company Sells New Fleece-Back Suitings at 9c
In the Cotton Dress Goods Department Jos. Horne & Co announces a new offer on Fleece-Back Cotton Suitings at 9 cents a yard, a price never seen before for fabrics that typically sold at 12 1/2 cents.
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P. S
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Berlin
Qring
Isel
Herr von Roetteber
Singer
Adolph Groeber
Wuerttemberg
Edward Eberly
Bern
Jocelteber
Karl Hartman
Sonony
Kaltenborn
Emil Petri
Lorraine
Ucbatton
DULA
Oprivi
Capri
Zed- Stinecase
Simort
Elanderer Ahlwards
von Merer
Priedeberg-Arnswaide
Tivoli
Briemin Lendersdorf
Eberhart
Europe
Barge
Laston
Dempsey
East
Homestead
Murphy Once More
Kerleyites
Ti'rof
W. H. Weedon
National Keeley League
J. M. Kelly
Ed Murphy
Noah Davis
New York Superior Court
Mr Murphy
Samuel Moore
National
Keeley Lesvue
Lam Ina
John Kelly
Secreta
National Eeole
Fran Murphy
Kesley
Keeley Institute
Keeley
Kelly
Joseph R Hunter
Joseph R. Hunter
W. C. Moreland
Incoln
Abe
Minora
Kentucky
Indiana
Senatore Gallinger
Peiffer
Sue
Ple
T. LG. Buttera
J.3.moore
Diamond Street U.P
Awa
John A. Kelly
EK Moore
A Dispatch
Pittsburgers
Savrean
Max Klein
Piteairn's
Wood Street
Hanomaz Praros
Mellor & Hoene's
Morrow
Squires Morrow
Gourley
Denniston
Major Montooth
Postmaster McKean
Major Denniston
Firen
Mzxiton & Hors
Schcoomn
Allegheny City
Max Kleim
de Witt
Kironatt Pitanos
Mellor & Hoene’s
Fifty Avenue
Eesuree
EP Roberts & Sons
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Rvand Market
G. D. Simen
Ohio ST
Allegheny, PA
Horne
Penn Ave
Garnival
JOS. Horne & CO
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