Paris election fever as Boulanger seen in London
London reports spark wild Paris election talk as General Boulanger is sighted at the Savoy Hotel with British contacts while French towns erupt in meetings and clashes. Government warnings, rival factions, and street violence color the coming electoral struggle across Lyon Nancy and Marseille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
Paris
Boulanger
London
Jersey
France
England
Savoy Hotel
Morell Mackenzie
Clarke
Marseilles
Lyons
Monsieur Naguet
Montmartre
Monsieur Thevnet
Republic
Nancy
Ton- Jouse
Promenade Concerts Draw American Stars in London
London promende concerts at Her Majesty's and Covent Garden theaters attract large crowds with American favorites including Lucille Saunders Mrs Shaw the whistler Lucille Hill Madam Belle Cole and Nitika Grace Hawthorne delays her American tour to next September amid a lawsuit with manager Palmer over Sardon's Theodora and a court stance expected in November.
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Loxspox
London
Her Majesty's
Covent Garden
Lucille Saunders
Mrs. Shaw
the Whistler
Lucille Hill
Madam Belle Cole
Little Nitika
Grace Hawthorne
Palmer
Reas Ensemble
Sardon
Theodora
Fireman Dies Heroically in Burning Factory Fire
In Loxpox on September 14 a fireman perished while searching for victims in a burning factory. His retreat was blocked. he urged his companions to escape, then burned to death with the fire hose nozzle clutched in his charred hand. He showed steadfast duty to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canle
Overdriving of a Horse in London Leads to Fine
A man in Colchester was fined 40 shillings for cruelly driving a dying horse while transporting it to port for shipment to Antwerp. Reports note Antwerp's meat trade practices including boiling old screws and exporting meat products.
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London
Colchester
Antwerp
Revolver Intercepted Man at Melbourne Hotel
A man intercepted Mr. John Dillon as he entered his Melbourne hotel today. The assailant drew a revolver and aimed it, but was seized and the weapon was found unloaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
John Dillon
Colored Men Seek Civil Service Jobs in Jackson
Civil Service Examiner Wilkins T. Wallace conducted an examination today with forty eight applicants for classified service positions. Twenty four of the applicants were negroes and twenty four were white. Visitors to the Exposition are invited to inspect watches jewelry and silverware at the stock and lowest prices in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Wilkins T. Wallace
Civil Service Examiner
Waller Expected to Shape Connecticut Politics on Return
Ex Consul General Waller reportedly heads home to New London from England. Eastern Connecticut politicians debate his next move and potential bids for Governor, Congress, or Senate, noting his strong Democratic leadership and possible swing to challenge Charles Russell in the Third District.
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New Londox
Waller
England
New London
Connecticut
Charley Russell
Congress
Barnum
House
Windham
Charles Russell
Jonel Wait
Russell
Sabin Sayres
Boas
Windham County
Congressman's Living Cost Versus Salary in Washington
General E.S. Osborne argues that a congressman must spend roughly double his salary to maintain social standing in Washington. He cites costs like a boarding house and implies many live beyond their means, harming reputation and prospects.
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Wilkesbarre
E.S. Osborne
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Woman demands justice in dramatic synagogue scene
In Portland a woman, wife of Jacob Syvolons, rose from the women's gallery at a Hebrew synagogue and demanded justice for her husband jailed over an $8 debt. She said the debtor faced arrest to prevent leaving Maine, leaving her and two children needy. the congregation promised support.
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Portland
Jacob Syvolons
Syvolons
Maine
Massachusetts
Isaac Abrams
The Boy Spy A Graphic History in High Demand
Major J O Kerbey’s The Boy Spy attracts wide sales and strong praise from figures such as Hans Steele Blair A A Barker and Colonel Bowman. Belford Clarke & Co publish in Chicago and Philadelphia orders go to Miss C P Kerbey Homestead.
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J. O. Kerbey
Washington
Istory
Auther
Hans
Steele Blair
A. A. Barker
Colonel Bowman
Major Kerbey
Belford, Clarke & Co
Chicago
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
C. P. Kerbey
Homestead
New Spoon and Fork Designs Advertised in Auckland
From Samoa reports quiet there but likely to see renewed disturbances unless Berlin conference decisions take effect. E P Roberts & Son advertise elegant silverware designs at cheaper spring prices. Frauenheim & Vilsack offer their Pilsner beer on draught at best bars, order via Telephone 1186.
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Auckland
Samoa
E. P. Roberts & Song
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Army of the Cumberland Excursion to Chattanooga and Columbus
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers excursion tickets from Pittsburgh to Chattanooga from September 15 to 19 at 18.15 dollars round trip and tickets to Columbus for the I C O F meeting at six dollars round trip for trains on September 15 16 17 and 18 with return by September 25.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
Columbus
Confidence man Lacey swindles Wheeling crowd in circus contracts
A smooth talking man calling himself Harvey Lacey posed as Adam Forepaugh's advance agent in Wheeling. He secured concessions at the State Fair Association grounds and hotels, collected large advances from victims, and fled as Forepaugh disavowed involvement. He was jailed on $2,000 bail after a local warrant.
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Wheeling
Harvey Lacey
Adam Forepaugh
State Fair Association
McClure
Napoleon
Lacey
Forepaugh
Fort Dodge
Adam Forepauge
McClure House
Justice's Court
Mayor Seabright
Sam Brubnecker
Order of Elks
Agee
Ohio
Cable Parlor Car Trial on Third Avenue Route
A special telegram reports New York plans to test a 532 foot parlor cable car seating 28 on Third avenue between Harlem Bridge and City Hall. Built from J H Rovinson designs, it features bird’s eye maple interior, green leather seats, gas lighting, and pivoting parlor chairs. If successful, a smoking car extension is planned for future units.
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New York
Third Avenue
Harlem Bridge
City Hall
J. H. Rovinson
Noted bandit Morales pleads guilty to robbery
San Drego California reports that Syl vestro Morales, known for months of terror in Southern California, pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced by Judge Dean to life imprisonment at Folsom State Prison.
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San Drego
Cal
Sylvestro Morales
California
Dean
Folsom State Prison
Ife
Larkins soap ad and local notices in Pittsburgh issue
Large advertisement for Larkins soap appears on page seven touting safe mail-order sales via newspaper subscribers with cash on delivery terms. The page also lists numerous marriage licenses and obituaries from Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas with names such as Johanna Heasler Campbell Elizabeth Hoffie William Frew Mary Maxwell Nelson and others, plus funeral notices and family announcements dated 1889.
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Larkin
Wey
Pittsburg Dispatch
J. D. Larkin & O
Buffalo
N. Y
Johanna Heasler
Scott A
Campbell Elizabeth W. Hoff Ie
William J. Francns
Lower St. Clair Township
Catherine Bauidorf
Samch Bow Yo
Bridget Crowley
Philip A. Seifield
Litsle Weiker
William A. Frew
Elizabeth E. Vownal
Vrseeeensess Pissoole
Soeittaburg
Piteburg
Pittsburg
Hellshooter Borough
Vos
Eevee Hhowe Township
John G. Rhein
Allegheny
Rosina Mercer
Pittaburg
Joseph On
Neeeseee
Bridget Shaughnessy
Lire
Pitteburg
Andrew
Wharton Street
Mary Maxwell Nelson
Hubert Nelson
Brlien
Castl Shannon
O'Brien
Porter
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DouBuin
The
Freeman's Journal
Frederick Delaney
Phanix Park
Dublin Castle
London Times
Purnell Commission
M. Latou
M. Canvet
Faris
M. Lalou
Connecticeut
On Eye Witness
Gorham Steriing
Army OF the Cumberland
Hood
C. L Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Messrs. Roberts & Sons
Young—Ladley
Samuel Maxwell
Trinity Episcopal Church
Elmer E.E. Youra
Ipa M. Ladler
Allegheny City
Preston
Jas
Brady Street
Soho
Rees
Rondersber
J James Ames Rees
Feth
Shadyside
Rose
Lacock Street
Joseph
Stewart
F. Tiernae
James D. Swindell
Boyle Street
Zacharias
Josiah Zacharias
Eighth Street
Sharpsburg
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Lawren
Tutt’s
Tras
J. M. McClaren
Conner Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
Flitsburg
Ag, Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
Eien
J. S. Waugaman
Smithfield Street
P. C. Schoeneck
Liberty ST
N. B
Federal St. Allegheny
Boston Novelty Store
Wood Street
Royal Worcester
Uare
Gussas
Pitts
Himmelrich
Market St
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Darlington& CO
First Avenue
Shoenberg
Seal Plush
Newmarkets
Sixth St
Penn Ave
R. P. Wallace & CO
Wood St
BT. Charles
L. Glesenkamp & Son
Jack Frost
QUE Cloak Department
Hopper Bros. & CO
Crumrine, Bane & Bassett
Houston & McShane
Svenus
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