Brooklyn in Commission Brief And Simple Ceremonies
The Brooklyn armoured cruiser was towed to League Island navy yard and formally turned over to Captain Cook on behalf of the government. Officers and crew were mustered as the vessel was placed in commission, with brief ceremonies and praise for the ship’s excellence. The Brooklyn will receive stores, then proceed to Hampton Roads and Newport to take torpedoes, with 408 crew plus officers.
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Tesla's X ray Experiments Questioned by Tesla
New York reports that Tesla challenges sun effect claims from X rays saying oxone generated by skin contact may cause observed effects. He doubts Horntwen ray blindness attempts, noting no demonstrated transverse vibrations and difficulties projecting retinal images. He cites shadows before a candle and argues results may stem from ordinary night.
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Spirit Medium Concannon Exposed Naked In Temple
A Boston audience witnessed O L Concannon enter a cabinet in regular clothing and emerge in a white robe and beard. Raiders seized the robe and whiskers, leaving the medium naked, while Willard disputed witnesses and the crowd cheered the exposure at the First Spiritualist temple built by Ayer.
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Reed family poisoned by pudding in Shamokin
In Shamokin Pennsylvania December 1 the Reed family narrowly escaped a deadly poisoning after four members Charles Carrie Jennie and Guy ate pudding tainted with poison. Doctors used stomach pumps and emetics to remove the toxin and by evening all but Jennie were out of danger. The source notes the poison’s entry remains a mystery.
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Alabama's Governor Joseph F Johnston Inaugurated
Governor Joseph F Johnston was inaugurated in Montgomery today. His address covered state interests stressing Alabama's material resources and the potential of its agricultural mining and manufacturing sectors. He also commented on national affairs amid a heated political year.
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Waltham Branding Case Ends With Jury Deadlock
In Boston on December 1, the Waltham Branding case involving Orangemen lodge officers charged with assault on a lodge candidate went to the jury. After three hours, the jury failed to reach a verdict and was discharged.
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Coronet Club Hinted as International Marriage Ring
New York reports a new club named Le Cercle de las Noblesse aims to unite bankrupt European nobles with wealthy American heiresses. It plans to compile a list of wealthy unmarried women and employ agents to arrange marriages for a six percent commission. Mrs Wern Adams Darling backs the venture yet claims ignorance of the commission.
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Echo of the Howell Case in Wellsboro Trial News
In Wellsboro Pennsylvania on December 1 the Dutton brothers face trial in New York for swindling connected to the murder trial of Mrs Charlotte Howell. Libbie Knapp, Duttons sister, was poisoned and the brothers posed as millionaires and merchants to raise funds. George W Merrick defended, but never paid 4000 dollars for services as protest followed.
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Nat Goodwins New Divorce Case In San Francisco
In Judge Murphys court Nat Goodwin the comedian was due for income examination to fix support for Mrs Goodwin who may seek divorce. He did not appear and the action was practically dismissed with costs yet to be settled.
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FORGER CAPTURED IN NEW YORK FORGERY CASE
Richard G. Monks arrested in New York on forgery charges after earlier Bay City frauds. He and his brother William faced murder accusations for their father last summer but were acquitted. Monks used letters to map his fraud network and planned a New York operation, having forged papers in Bay City.
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Wrecked by Gas Fire Destroys West Virginia House
A West Virginia residence of Wictor A. Weaver was wrecked by a natural gas explosion while plumbers were repairing pipes. Mrs Weaver and her two children fled unharmed along with a domestic. The house and contents valued at about 10,000 were destroyed.
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Markets Rally as Bears Fail to Lure Down Stocks
New York stocks opened weaker but bears failed to depress prices. After initial dullness, the market advanced along the line by ¼ to 4% with Jersey Central Omaha and Chicago Gas leading gains. Speculation closed strong with broad gains and 195,000 shares traded.
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New York commodity markets mixed on December 1
Wheat prices showed easiness while corn stayed steady and oats weakened. Spot and futures quotes covered No 2 red, No 2 white, and mixed states offerings with varied parities, alongside steady to lower provisions, lard and butter movements and steady cheese and egg quotes across regions.
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Prices for meats and lard in Philadelphia markets
In moderate demand and firm prices, Philadelphia meat and fat products show varied quotes. City smoked beef and Walter beef home list at about 17.50, ham cured at 8, bacon and lard priced by brand and average quality across items including sides ribs shoulders bellies and breakfast bacon.
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Chicago Grain and Provision Market overview
Chicago December grain and provision quotations show wheat and corn flags, pork and lard prices listed for December and May futures. Cash quotes include flour firmness, No 2 spring wheat at YA, No 2 red at MYA, oats at 52 cents, rye around 54 cents, and pork products with prices near 41.70 for December and 8000.85 for pork futures. whiskey and sugars unchanged.
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Chicago Stockyard Cattle and Sheep Receipts Decline Market Mixed
Chicago stockyards report cattle receipts around four thousand head with mixed demand as market steadies for common to extra steers and cows. Hog and sheep entries show weakness in hogs and firm activity in sheep while calves and lambs fetch varied prices across categories.
Buffalo Market Report Shows Mixed Cattle Hogs and Lambs
Buffalo markets report cattle values steady to mixed with common cows at 2.10 to 2.60 and better grades around 4.50 to 6.75. Hogs hold steady but soften on some weights with choice light at 3.80 to 4.10 and packers bids near 3.60 to 4.10. Sheep and lambs linger quiet with prime yearlings around 4.00 to 4.60 and good lambs near 4.85 to 5.00.
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Oil market report from Oil City on December trades
In Oil City Pennsylvania on December 1 the market closed with options at 1.02 dollars and 1.05 dollars in credit balances. National transit runs totaled 42,922 barrels with shipments at 11.44 barrels. Buckeye runs not in, shipments reached 65,721 barrels.
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For Sale and Rent Classifieds Mixed Items
Wants and ads for sale and rental range from bonds and shares to a silver plated coin euphonium to a six year old horse and Elmhurst cottage sale. Listings include a double house for rent, hotel heat call, gold eyeglasses lost near Lackawanna, and a two week closeout at Mac’s Book Store. Wording reflects old Tribune style and offers.
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Woman Found Dead In Suspected Gas Poisoning
Dr C F Boarman examined the body after Mrs Johnson aged 29 was found in her room with mouth stains suggesting poison. Police report she turned on the gas and died by her own action. Hammetty stated the remains. The case remains under investigation as details unfold.
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Live Bird Shoot Opens Three Day Match at Trenton
The opening of the three day championship live bird shoot at the Inter-State Fairgrounds Trenton N J today drew celebrities including Fulford Brewer Class Murphy and Elliott. The handicap match ran after 1 PM and continued into the afternoon. A small crowd attended as the main event tied two for first place four for second and two for third with the purse divided.
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Fatal church fight in Washington underlines state feud
In Columbia DC two men were killed after a post sermon brawl over state dispensary politics. Leon J Williams, a dispenser board member and ex governor’s nephew, fired first, killing one man. a return shot killed a second. Williams was wounded and disabled. Hostility dropped but remains strong among factions.
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Pottery Combine Dissolved After Price Fixing Effort
The American Sanitary association, formed in March to set uniform prices and discounts to curb robbery, is dissolved. Keen competition prompted the breakup. About a dozen Trenton potteries were members, with others in Bordentown New Jersey Kokomo Indiana Wellsville Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia.
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Mrs Johnson Found Dead by Gas at Home in D C
Mrs Mary E Johnson wife of Jacob Johnson of Kernan's Lyceum theater was found dead in bed this morning suffocated by illuminating gas at her Washington home. Coro
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Wanted Agents and Sales Offers Flood Local Advertisements
Classified blurbs advertise job seekers and sales opportunities. Multiple firms list agent and sales positions with commissions and salaries, including Clifton Soap, A D Worthington Co, and others seeking agents and canvassers across various cities.
Stock and margin pamphlet offered by Rouillot & Co.
A pamphlet on stock handling and margins is offered by Rouillot & Co. brokers at No. 125 South Third Street Philadelphia. The offer includes $10 margins for 10 shares of stock or 1 000 bushels of grain and other terms, with mail orders solicited.
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Notable clairvoyant tour stops in Hyde Park readings
NRS DK STANLEY-ACKNOWLEDGED, regarded as a top writing medium and clairvoyant, conducts a brief U S tour. Madame De Leon Getton offers life readings for ladies at 215 Lackawanna Avenue and 100 West Lackawanna Avenue Hyde Park for a few days.
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Brigus 108 Cleans Privy Vaults and Puts New Pump
Brigus 108 advertises cleaning of privy vaults with no odor and improved pumps. Proprietor at 1100 Peat Mall avenue, Erckes’ drug store corner Adams and Mure try. Telephone 453.
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