Storms and crimesAcross a broad range of reports
A jumble of late news items notes a severe storm on Lake Michigan, a cottage burglary near Butler, a fatality near the West econolive, rising oil prices in Cincinnati, a panic at Haw k race track, and various arrests and trials in Cleveland and surrounding areas. It also mentions political shifts, a consular theft conviction, and frontier incidents abroad and at sea.
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Lake Michigan
Wis Crubb
Jacot Reott
Butler
Cincinnati
Hawk Race Track
Chicago
United States
Brocken Hill
Johnson
Dassie
Ermer Cestillar
Spain
Messouri Pacific Railroad Company
Lwituus
Coffeyville
Kan
Chester Pipe and Tube Company
Otepina
Lima Naturalompany
Sewickley
John Wharton
Thle
Cleve
Cleveland
Vngton
Helleire
Eyder
Abucen
Life Blood of the Poor Sucked Out by the Tsarious Koulaks
In a dispatch from St. Petersburg dated October 13, a correspondent decries Russia as land poor despite vast resources and a rich emperor. The piece alleges mismanagement, heavy government debt, and a currency collapse while accusing Jewish moneylenders and Koulaks of predatory practices driving peasants into debt and poverty amid famine.
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St. Petersnves
Russia
China
Russian Money and Banking System In Imperial Russia
A report on Russia’s complex finance shows peasant land loans via a government bank, village debts, and usurers led by Kovlaka. private banks flourish with 6 to 15 percent dividends while the National Bank handles state finances. It notes old and new methods, credit culture, and looming aristocratic foreclosures amid a growing economy.
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St. Petersburg
Wall Street
Russia
Alexander II
Europe
Paris
America
Treasury Department
Railway
Imperial Bank
Wales
Russian National Bank
Bank of Russia
Accet
Ury
Ministry of Finance
Dunlevy and Bro Open Winter Pork Market in Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania pork packers Dunlevy and Bro announce the opening of their retail meat market for the winter season on Wednesday November 2. All are invited to enjoy fresh pork, sausages, puddings and White Lily lard at very low prices at Courieur and corner Twenty third stand A V Bl Pittsburg. Take Penn avenue cars.
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Dunlevy & Bro
Pennsylvania
Courieur
A.v.bl
Pittsburg
Peno Avenue
Leather Coats Pants and Vests Stock Sale
Solomon and Ruben offer a vast stock of leather coats pants and vests at record low prices. A cost many buyers would pay elsewhere can be bought for 860 dollars.
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Solomon & Ruben
Bates Bank Ad Promises Safe Storage of Valuables
An old advertisement urges customers not to risk loss from fire or theft and promotes the Farmers' Deposit National Bank on Fourth Avenue Bates offering secure storage of valuable papers and bonds at rental rates from sixty five cents to a year and upward.
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Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Fourth Avenue
Bates
Harness Advertises Bargain Buggy Accessory Deal
A fragmentary ad touts a buggy harness priced at 8490 with promises of quality. The brief mentions affordability for men and a “good one” while hinting at joy in the purchase.
Lady Lil at Grand Opera House Promises Striking Drama
Lillian Lewis stars in Lady Lil by Lawrence Marston at the Grand Opera House this week. The play centers on the 1804 war in Prague Bohemia with Prossia and Austria as hot conflict. Marston crafts a strong, exciting tale as Miss Lewis appears in vivid costume and on horseback amid a strong company and notable scenery.
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Grand Opera
Lillian Lewis
Lady Lil
Lawrences Marston
Prague
Bohemia
Prossia
Austria
Miss Lewis
Bill's Boot at the Bijou Burlesque Extravaganza
Manager Harry Williams brings Bill's Boot to the Bijou Theater with East hit surplus, featuring J Sullivan Larry Smith and a galaxy of stars including May Russell Emma Warde and Della Archmere. Lily Clay Colossal Gaiety Company under Sam T Jack promises a bright new first part and original acts. Opening number Coristofo Col am handsomely costumed with Warde as Columins and Handleton as purser.
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Bill
Harry Williams
J. Sullivan
Larry Smith
Join
James Russell
Harry Willams’ Academy
Lily Clay Colossal Gaiety Company
Sam T. Jack
Barke
Emma Warde
Ring
Coristofo Colam
Miss Warde
Misa Handleton
George BeCan
P. Doyle
The Blacksmith’s Revenge Melodrama At World's Museum
The dramatic company led by Joseph D. Clifton and Miss Louies Agnott presents The Blacksmith's Revenge a melodrama famed for a working sawmill scene. Clifton stars as the heroic blacksmith with Miss Ott as the lead heroine alongside Lizzie Bascell Jennie Holt Marrella Forest William Docke Harry Horton and Charles Osborn. The Blacksmith's Quartet performs popular selections as curiosities at the venue with East India marvels and eccentric acts featured.
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Keenan and
Connor
Joseph D. Clifton
Louies Agnott
Blacksmith
Orle
Lizzie Bascell
Jennie Holt
Marrella Forest
Mesers
William Dockeevader
Harry Horton
Charles Osborn
Amon
East India
One of the Finest at Harris Theatre Featuring Gus Williams
The comedy drama in which Gus Williams makes his bow on the dramatic stage will be seen at Harris Theatre this week. One of the Finest will headline with a stronger company this season, including E Aarons as John Mishler. A number of new ties will be introduced and the latest...
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Gus Williams
Harris’ Theater
E Aarons
John Mishler
Harry Davis
Eden
Mile
Madrid
San Francisco Argonaut
Isabelle Coe
Lillian Russell
Frank L. Gunaroe
Harrin
Maracrn Coantes L. Davms
Alvin Joslin
Rochester
N. Y
Grontamwa
New York
Herman's Theater
Alvina
J. Charles Frohman
Sadie Scanlan
Nora Alachree
Dunesne
Pittsburg
Fanny Daverrost
Gay Speaker
Nancy Syken
Oliver Twise
Witson Lannertz
Mansfield in Chicago A Clever Actor Impresses Critics
Personal gossip notes Mansfield’s arrival in Chicago and his acclaimed turn in The Scarlet Letter. Critics call his performance an advance, with El Barron praising it as potentially leading American theater to new heights. Rose Coghlan’s Diplomacy praised in New York. Max Henderson’s season and Ali Baba tour noted as major draws.
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Mansfield
Chicago
el A. Barron
Promised Land
Mansfeld
Rose Coghlan
New York
Metropolia
Max Henderson
Duquesne
Ali Baba
San Francisco
Hersurs Jonss
Witel Wee
Miss Cogh Ian
Miss Kian
Theo Ee
Misaeve
Mr. Sullivan
Alivan
Warts of New York and Broadway Acts Highlight
The Harris Theatre hosts Warts of New York the week of November 7. Carr presents a celebrated horse show at Harry Davis Eden Musee. James A. Rieti debuts A German Soldier at Grand Boone. Sadie Scanlan headlines Nora Machree at the Duquesne and the Police Patrol melodrama follows Lillian Lewis at the Grand.
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Lillian Lewis
Grand
Whrtms
H. West
Emma Hanley
Bensonhurst
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City and Country
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Squirrel Hill
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Wood &T
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Sonench Moor
M. F. Hipple
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Reek
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Ontans
Pete
Toute Cooley
Cooler Wang
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Simve
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Odessa
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Philad Court of Common Leas
Rastwieck
Poland
Lsbor
Crawford
Chicago Exposition
Fras G. Carpenter
GAP
Grand Ofera
Williams’ Academy
Hay ‘Day Company
World's Museum Theater
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John Mason
Marion Manola
Eovertson
Eovertson's Plays, and It Is Probable That Mr. Masoni
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Miss Clarke
Dartmoor
Duquesne Theater
Jim the Penman
Young
Willard
London
Terry
Marion
Ellen Terry
Anator
J. H. Gilmour
Owen Weaster
Adolphe Lestina
Littledale Powers
J. Pauw
Arte Crawford
Joseph Arthur
Minta
Blue Jeans
Bins Jeans
Ths
Mr. Arthur
Indiana
June
Big Ose House
Alvin Theacer
the Blackesmith
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Sage
Heyway E. Annier
Coquelin
Jane Hading
Mounet-Sully
Comedie Francaisa
Henry Irving
Elier Terry
Lyceum
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Ricsanno
Nora Madhreo
Baron de Grimin
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Pappos
Ses
Coquetin
Mr. Vanderbilt
Ated
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Exrey
Earth
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Fifth Ave
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Allegheny City
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Murphy Ballo
Seventh Street
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