House Passes Pension Bill Amid Civil Service Debate
The House approved the pension appropriation bill without amendments, carrying about 141.2 million dollars. The session featured sharp clashes over civil service reform and Dingley era receipts versus expenditures, with Dingley predicting a surplus for next year while opponents urged retrenchment.
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Bingley
Washington
House
Democraats
Cormet
Wil
Treasury
Dingley
Brown
Linney
Rep
N.C
Johnson
Ohio
Bremwell
Priest and Pupils Fend Off Fire at Old Rockhill College
In Huscott City Maryland during the early hours of December 10 a fire struck the new Social hall reading and conversation room at Old Rockhill Catholic college. One hundred sixty students rushed to help alongside priests and brothers to save the main building and dormitories. Loss is estimated at 22 but not insured.
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Huscott City
Old Rockhill Catholic College
England Wants Soldiers for Global Role, Lansdowne Says
Secretary for War Lansdowne outlined government policy in Edinburgh, stressing the need for army corps and two ready divisions for offensive overseas use. He cited global duties and ongoing Continental controversies as justification.
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London
Lansdowne
Edinburgh
King
Ites
Breathing Spell for Shorts Market Amid Fluctuations
Market activity slowed as traders paused in a brief breathing spell. Prices slipped after a corn report suggested December yields fell, though a few traders continued to bid, keeping some volatility in the market.
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Chiewwe
Roy
Sertoniay
Seatenday
Miners End Strike At Chicago and Vermillion Coal Yard
Streiter Dec 14 The miners strike in this region dissolved as A L Bweet manager of the Chicago and Vermillion Coal Company agreed to pay the price demanded by the men, halting the stoppage in northern mines and recalling 240 workers to Onwe.
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Streiter
A. L. Bweet
Chcago and Vermillion Coal Company
Wall
Onwe
Apple Woman's Fortune Shocks Jersey City
The case centers on an elderly woman known as Old Lady Casirke and a man named Worn who sold apples along the Hoboken waterfront. Police say a charitable friend helped propel the affair as she traveled toward Polagd. Reports claim the woman, long seen as a pauper, was actually worth $18,090.
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Jersey City
Casirke
Hoboken Water Front
Polagd
Miners Shot in Almy Pain Rack Mine Strike
Knoxville Tenn Dec 14 Two miners William West and James Garber were shot from ambush during the Pain Rack company mine strike at Almy. Both men were not fatally injured. Authorities expect further trouble and have sent for bloodhounds to track the would be assailants.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Pain Rack Company
Almy
William West
James Garber
Ambusti
Comwy
Booths to hold conference over separation clash
New York dispatch reports Commander Booth declined a planned interview with General Booth amid Salvation Army splits. The elder Booth seeks contact. the commander cites unity and family tensions, stressing no interview will touch on arming or army matters.
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New York
Commandor
Pooth
Wiliam Booth
England
Booth
Fillow
Gut
Sensation in Vienna as placards protest Austria Hungary pact
A striking incident in Vienna last evening saw red placards reading abolish the fanenage ordinances and German as national language. Police removed the signs amid tensions over the Austria Hungary union which would grant a common foreign policy, defense, and commerce while preserving separate parliaments and armies.
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Vienna
Austria
MW Lungby
Hungary
Plate Glass Insurance Rates Expected to Drop Soon
New York reports plate glass insurers announce rates likely to be cut in every state. The Plate Glass Insurance Association will meet next week and may propose measures to reduce costs across territories. If not, each country may pursue independent action next year.
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New York
Glivts Incurianes de Panier
Pilate Coss Insurance
Unclear transit report involving Hani and associates
Fragmentary notice describes a person named Hani traveling from Washington to a hotel in New York with two companions. The text mentions a possible journey, hotel arrival, and a plan to return to Washington on an unspecified date.
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New York
Sonutor Hani
Winstington
Fitigueri
Jang Jourmey
Washington
Presidunit Will Dam Kerr In Teittleburg Club Deal
Pittsture December 10 Nx Presidunit plans to buy Kerr of Teittleburg two ball club and has sold entire interest to Pol Auton of Hone Auton becomes owner of the week who will manage shares. President Manager Watkins will have full control of the loan.
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Pittsture
Willdam Kerr
Teittleburg
Pol
Auton
Toon
Dali
Watkins
No More Physical Culture Policy Sparked By City Debate
Fragmentary report notes a health and policing committee confrontation over a proposal to end physical culture exhibitions in a local club. Names linked include Lavigne Mawkin-tnnelly and Smith in a disjointed account of committee discussions and refusals.
Unclear Medical Update From Canton Chronicle
Fragmentary notes report an elderly patient with bouts of consciousness and a referenced illness. Details are sparse due to damaged text, with multiple garbled names and dates hindering full understanding of the case.
Murder Hangs Over Praik Linton Court House Stairway
Joe Treit a prominent lawyer from Yangipahow and known figure in Florida parish feuds was shot in the back on the courthouse stairs at Praik Linton last night. Police say he was assailed by unidentified assailants and died from the wound.
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New Chicans
Der
Joe Treit
William J Bryan in Monterey Receives Honours
The Boy Orator in Mexico, William Jennings Bryan, visiting Monterey Nebraska native, is the guest of honor as city, state and federal officials prepare to recognize his speech and public service. The visit has generated wide attention and civic acclaim.
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Mexico
Monterey
Mesx
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Brigade Court Martial in Lebanon Appoints Officers
General Gobin appoints officers to sit at Lebanon on December 20 for a brigade court martial to convene in the rifle armory. Officers include Captain James B. Mutchinson and Captain Itmee W. Minbenhader with others from the Eighth and Fourth regiments. One case remains, desertion by Private Peter J. Dahm from Company A Fourth Regiment N G P, in Hazleton region during the strike. The court may impose penalties up to thirty days in jail and fines.
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Lebanon
Der
J. FP
Gobin
N. G
James B. Mutchinson
Itmee W. Minbenhader
Hazleton
Cama
Pennsylvania
Markets Stronger as Year Ends Amid Trade Surges
New York reports stronger markets across sectors after Congress opens with the annual message. Wheat, exports, and rail securities rise while gold imports may occur if needed. Western receipts and Atlantic exports show large movements, wool imports rise, and iron and steel demand increases for railways and bridges abroad.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Cus Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
Olen Exchange
Chicago
Europe
Heeton
Holland
Japan
Hoogland
Portian
Mexico
Chichopo
Amerie Steel and Wire Company
Meesemer
Gey Forge
Pittsburg
Chilcago
Anthrie
United States
Canada
Ban Promised Don Clarry Alleweder Sentenced for Murder
Clarry Alleweder of Ban Jone was moved to Quentin penitentiary this morning for the murder of Mira Wallbergen Mielmer and Vinuinsi Orosetth on August IT. He appeared extremely nervous as the nine Was ocheted tottered to such an extent that It WAS He terRAry.
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Ban
Clarry Alleweder
Ban Jone
Fon Quentin
Mira Wallbergen Mielmer
Vinuinsi Orosetth
Allender
Lemodt
Bates Released on Libel Charge in Police Court
Tr W C Bates was freed in police court on his personal bond to appear for trial on the libel charge connected with a Mississippi based article about a Pennsylvania manufacturing firm. The piece appeared in a media review discussing a preparation made by Complinuwits company.
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Washington
W. C. Bates
ML Hk. Mulford Company
Pennsylvania
Complinuwits Company
Horat Company Plans Bayonne Ore Trade Study
The Pacific Coast Borax Company seeks control of the borax trade, securing a site at Bayonne for a storage refinery to be erected. Ore will be shipped east by vessel for storage and testing at the facility.
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Horat Company
Jerrey City
N. 4
Pacific Oast Boras Company
Hue
Bayonne
Bartge
Steel firms plan broad consolidation and territory division
A meeting of major U S steel company representatives in New York discussed consolidation aims and apportioning territory. Key executives from Cambria Iron Bethlehem Iron and Maryland Steel attended. The east of the Alleghenies area reportedly goes to Lackawanna and Bethlehem, with a new pooled structure and export trade duties outlined.
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Lackawanna Steel Company
Alleghenies
Philadelphia
United States
New York City
Harimao
Stackhouse
Cambria Iron Company
Linderman
Bethlehem Iron Company
Felton
Pennsylvania and Maryland Steel Company
Kennedy
Bestemer Steel Company
Bethlehem Iron
Maryland
Steel Pool Talks Buffered by Silence From Industry Chief
Lackawanna Steel GM Wehrum refused comment on a Philadelphia report detailing a pool among Carnegie Cambria Titines and related firms to divide markets east and west of the Alleghenies. He cautioned that steel trades involve millions and that public details can mislead.
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Feneral
Webrum
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Thhat
Hebiechem
Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Cambria and Titines
Alleghettivs
Philadelphia
Tribune
Welhrum
Wehrum
Devlin fatally wounds wife then shoots himself in Philadelphia
Anthony V. Devlin of 1008 Lehigh Avenue shot his wife Josephine 22 then killed himself. She survives. he dies in hospital. Married two years, they separated three months ago amid alleged drinking. He worked for Devlin Brow, dealers, at 2726 Germantown Avenue.
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Philadelphia
Anthony V. Devlin
Lehigh Avenue
Torngit
Josephine
Devin
St. Luke's Hospital
North Eighth Street
Ninth
Dauphin
Attempt on the Sultan's Life at Yildiz Kiosk
London dispatch reports two imperial guards at the Yildiz palace attempted to kill the Sultan. Attendants stopped the assault and the injured men were tortured for names. One succumbed without naming any instigators.
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London
Athens
Daily
Chronica
Yildiz
Hoth
Wire and Nail Pool Nearing Formalization
Representatives of U S steel wire and nail firms continue talks to create a pool with about twenty large manufacturers participating and a capital around 60 million dollars. Legal formalities likely to be completed after the holidays as many small firms are already involved.
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New York
United States
Wire and nails pool discussed by Illinois Storrs firm directors
Nationwide buyouts and pending purchases drive talks as Judge Gare and H Tentrouck weigh the wire and nails pool. Directors of the Illinois Storl company held the lone meeting, discussing the proposed plan while emphasizing cost efficiency over price hikes for buyers.
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Gare
Chicago
H. Tentrouck
6Th
Combine
Miinois Storl
Mansfield Under Bail After Assault Charge
Philadelphia dispatch reports actor Richard Mansfield held in 600 bail to stand trial for assault and battery on dresser John Metzger at Mansfield's Chestnut Street opera house dressing room. Metzger testified Mansfield struck him and later offered money to leave town. Mansfield and supporters claim fabrication and conspiracy by rivals and the theatrical trust.
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Philadelphia
Richard Mansfeld
John Metzger
Cleveland
Metzger
Eisenbronn
Mansfield
Chestnut Street Opera House
Prince Karl
John Jotinson
Landsmann
Crow
A. M. Palmer
Metsger
Palmer
Theatrical Trust
Maneafield
Grew Rich Off Dead Wives Case Arrests in New York
Charles Zanell, alias Charles Braune, was arrested for swindling Metropolitan Life Insurance. He married four times, all within two years, and killed or caused the deaths of his wives’ relatives to collect policies. Police note a barber acquaintance aided Zanell who admits multiple marriages but says deaths were natural.
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Dincley
Richardson
Dem
Tenn
Dingley
Bailey
Dem. Tex
Treasury
Union Pacific
Pacific Railroad
Linney
Ren
N.C
Civil Service Lnw
New York
Tammany Tigers
Tammany
Amos Cummings
Allen
Charles Zanell
Charles Braune
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Tme
Zane
Zanell
Sugar Trust Buying Meatly In New York
A major American sugar firm reports a four month operation under a bower of sun producing coal and shipping 100 tons ofJoy sugar coating. The claim states the company now receives virtually the entire Mawalian crop.
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Sugar Trust
New York
Dew
American Sage Reduindg Company
Wealington Baseball Trade Amid Afternoon Negotiations
In a muted afternoon deal, Pitcher Amole joins Wealington with bid Biseman Doyle and Buseman Rote. McJaines and Roseman involved in the talks for a stated exchange. The period details remain unclear due to OCR garble but reflect a player trade activity in the team’s roster reshuffle.
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Haltimore
Doc
McJaines
Rewid Baskemin
Montrevilley
Firet Roseman
Wealington
Orehow
Birt Biseman Doyle
Buseman Rote
Amole
Local House of Representatives Briefly Schedules County Hall Meeting
An official notice from Washington announces a session in the hall of the house on Tuesday next, December 1st, at 7 o'clock. The document records a chairman and outlines a scheduled event or meeting.
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Washington
Hairman Nietaren
Teouilierithe Anneie
Wateus
Tuenny Weenkhie
Maritime Route Fragments Highlight Odd Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered locations such as New York Naples Genoa Liverpool and ships sailing to New York. The text appears as a mosaic of names and destinations with unclear context and dates.
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New York
Ta Rro- Warne Hewes Chopin
Lve Pels Bpharndam
Aviruety Victusti
Naples
Genoa
Liverpool
Nomuilic
Church Tenor Sued for Divorce in New York
Wilbur Gunn, once a tenor with Trinkty ehireh in New York, is being sued for divorce by his wife Betty in Horingtioht Ohio in December court proceedings.
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Horingtioht
Jo—Wilbur Gunn
Tenet Oof
Ehireh
New York
Hue
Betthiu
Weather Outlook For New York Area Today
The report indicates a warm day with high temperatures and fair conditions early. Rain is expected in the western districts later, with gusty winds and cooler temperatures by evening.
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New York
Portie Dous Weathier
Qaaste
Local News Briefs Prompt Winds and Wet Weather
A compact morning page notes local showers and warm winds. Items include a pension appropriation bill passing the bod and a meeting planned between General Booth and a commander. Also mentioned are county notices, court proceedings, store openings, and a life story feature.
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Scranton Traction Company
Dig
Lickawanne
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Maryland College
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Tis
William Woothife
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Jena Comimiasioner
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Harry Allender
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