Quay caucus dinner tightens Penrose bid in Pennsylvania
Washington report details a December 10 dinner at Senator Quay’s Washington home with 34 Republican senators and other guests. Quay announced pledges of 133 senators and projected Penrose could win 150 votes in the caucus to nominate a Cameron successor. Attendees included Penrose and many state senators. Elkin and other aides monitored developments.
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Penrose
Washington
Pennsylvania Senate
Senate
Senator Quay
United States Senate
Philadelphia
State Senate
K Street
N. W
W. A. Stone
D. BR. Heiner
Cameron
Mr. Quay
Brown
Ware
Thomas
Becker
Osbourn
W. H. Andrews
Crawford
Vaughan
Scranton
Mitchell
Jefferson
Street
Warren
Meredith
Armstroms
White
Beaver
Kennedy
Allegheny
Mil Jelsen
Cumberland
Bradford
Merrick
Harrisburg Dairy Law Enforces Pure Food Crusade
Major Levi Wells reports the pure food law prohibiting oleomargarine has been vigorously enforced. He notes many traders moved to New Jersey to supply cheap meals and that 75 percent of adulterated goods trade has vanished, saving citizens millions. He laments declining home dairy butter quality and urges milk buyers to avoid tubercular herds.
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Harrisburg
Levin Wells
New Jersey
Pittsburg
Major Wells
Train Saved by a Small Boy in Chicago Suburb
A Danville Limited train on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line was saved from plunging into the Calumet river at Dalton by a small boy yesterday afternoon. The heavily loaded train was running at high speed when the intervention occurred.
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Chicago
Danville
Calumet River
Dalton
Train Includes Narrow Escape near Dalton Bridge
No 7 leaves Chicago daily at 11 after noon. A poolroom train on the same road departs Polk street with about 40 passengers. A boy flagged the Danville express with his hat after noting four feet of rail missing near the Dalton draw. The engineer applied emergency brakes and stopped the train a few feet from the gap. ten passengers realized how close they came to death.
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Chicago
Columbia Poolroom
Polk Street
Dalton
Danville Express
Bellew
The Inaugural Ball Plans in Washington
The inaugural committee advances preparations for the March 4 ceremony with most committees formed. The pension building hall is chosen over the new library, rail fare set at one fare round trip from far points, and arrangements target the largest visitor turnout yet.
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Washington
Dee
Hanna
Lnmeage Court
Pension
Buffalo
Peoria
St. Louis
Havana Cuba issue unsettles Berlin and Frankfurt markets
Berlin and Frankfort stock exchanges opened weak as U S Senate action recognizing Cuban independence stirred uncertainty. Confidence later recovered after London advisories, though close slightly lower. Emperor orders reopened inquiry into Lieutenant Von Brusewitz case with conflicting motives cited for the delay.
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Cuba
United States Senate
Frankfort
London
Karon von Brusewicz
Siebemann
Carlistune
Hrusewitz
Brusewitz
Brusewics
Three Women Wilbour Siblings Perish in Newport Fire
In Newport R I Eliza Ann Martha and Charlotte Wilbour aged 16 20 and 6 were burned to death in a Spring street fire. A servant girl barely escaped as flames spread through the home after an apparent accident involving the elder invalid sister. Norton Wilbour their father once a prominent Newport trader loses his remaining daughters.
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Newport
Eliza Ann
Martha
Charlotte Wilbour
Spring Street
Norton Wilbour
Newporta
New evasion method skirted Iowa anticigarette law
In Burlington Iowa a large eastern firm's tactic uses uncovered bushel baskets of cigarettes to bypass the state law. Dealers display baskets on counters and allow customers to select directly from the original packages, with the firm promising to cover any losses in transit.
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Burlington
Iowa
Tragedy Follows Family Quarrel in Buffalo
Hugo Wagner of 31 Devlin street shot his father and sister during a money dispute last night, then killed himself by shooting through the head. The tragedy occurred in Buffalo New York with the family involved and the town shaken by the fatal argument.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Hugo Wagner
Devlin Street
Congressional Forecast Two Days For Business In Senate Plan
Washington reports that the Cameron resolutions on the Cuban question and Secretary Olney's stance may trigger a Senate debate tomorrow, likely delaying regular business for two days before the holiday recess. Senators Morgan Davis Chandler Lodge Cullom Mills may oppose the secretary, with debate possibly extending past March. The Oklahoma free homestead bill remains unfinished, and the legislative executive and radical appropriation bill faces resumption and possible adjournment after holidays.
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Olney
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Cameron
Congress
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Cuba
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Legislative Executive
Joint Committee
McKinley greeted by loud Chicago crowds after church
Major McKinley arrived at Sixth Presbyterian Church to an overflow crowd as cheers and applause rang through the building and along the sidewalk. After services he faced renewed demonstrations outside the church, despite efforts to avoid such scenes. He then dined on the West Side and enjoyed a quiet afternoon with Mrs McKinley.
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Chicago
Major McKinley
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Major
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McKinley
West Side
Duck Hunter's Return
The president returned to the White House at eight this morning and attended church with Mrs. Cleveland. He appeared improved from his outing and distributed numerous fat ducks to Cabinet members and personal friends. Secretary Thurber visited him and discussed events during his absence, with no official business expected and no new Cuban controversy addressed.
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Washington
White House
Cleveland
Thurber
General Lee Leaves for Cuba From Washington
Consul General Fite Hugh Lee arrives in Washington with wife and daughter after a New York stop. The party proceeds to Tampa, then boards Monday evening’s steamer to Havana. He declines to share plans or discuss the Cuban situation.
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Washington
Fite Hugh Lee
York
Tampa
Havana
Lee
Olney
Altoona Tragedy: College Captain Dies at 21
Frank Cessna, captain of Franklin and Marshall College football, died at his parents home in Altoona after overexerting during a cross country run at school. The 21-year-old senior, class of 1905, was an excellent student.
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Altoona
Frank Cessna
Franklin and Marshall College Foot
Convicts Hunted For Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills
In Leavenworth Kansas Warden J W French reports a gang of five convicts at Port Leavenworth making spurious five dollar bills. Leader J C Mc Kibben prison photographer led the counterfeiting operation. written confessions obtained and trials prepared.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Worldwide Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as benefiting mothers for over fifty years and during teething. It promises to soothe the child gums ease pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. The notice urges buying the product from druggists everywhere at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mrs. Winslow
Wall Street Mixed as Rally Fades After Cuba Vote Doubt
London cables spurred a brief rally on the New York Stock Exchange with gains in Graingers Sugar Tobacco Louisville and Nashville Reading and Jersey Central while Manhattan fell on a bondholder suit. Traders ended the day cautious with irregular, profit-taking activity and total sales at 333 shares.
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New York
London
Washington
Republic of Cuba
Tobacco
Loulaville
Nashville
Reading
Jersey Central
Manhattan
Western Union
lKkesues
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations
Scranton Board of Trade releases quotation table showing all items quoted on the par of 100 basis. The listing reflects current bid and ask figures for various commodities and securities in the market segment.
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Scranton
Grain And Meat Prices Mixed In New York Market
New York markets show dull to steady movements across grains and meats. Wheat and corn prices move within narrow ranges while beef and lard trade firmer with modest gains and mixed expectation for futures.
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Ile
City Extra India
South America
Phiadee
Bork
New Press
States Dairy
Malies
Kl. King
Pennsylvania
Tee House
Grain and Provision Prices in Chicago Market
Chicago December grain and provision market reports show erratic futures with wheat and pork values irregular amid scattered quotes. Cash quotes list flour steady, No 2 red and corn varied, while pork and lard figures presented with typos and misreads, reflecting a chaotic OCR record of the day.
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Chicago
Fairly Stable Prices in Philadelphia Provisions Market
The Philadelphia market section lists provisions with mostly unchanged prices. Items include ham, pork, shoulders, hams cured, bacon, lard, and fresh meats with a focus on quality and market averages. Sprach unclear terms note typical 19th century pricing nomenclature and measurement variations.
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Philadelphia
Cattle and Sheep Receipts Mixed at Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards ML reports cattle receipts near 6 head with market steady and mixed prices for steers and calves. Sheep receipts around 2 head with market steady from inferior to choice.
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Union Stock Yards
Buffalo market report shows mixed cattle hogs and sheep
Buffalo prices read steady to higher for livestock with cattle and veals steady, hogs moderately active but lighter, sheep and lambs advancing with prime lambs around 8.50 to 9.00 and mixed sheep near 2.25 to 3.25 per hundredweight. Canada lambs listed at 5.25 to 5.40.
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Buffalo
Siliai
Canada
Market on City Dec 1 %% Option Closes at 97 Cents
Market on City closes at 97 cents with 1 percent option off market. Credit balances show S52.
Reduced Rail Fares to Washington for McKinley Inauguration
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Washington on March 1 to 4 with return options March 4 to 8. Fares vary by origin from New York to Pittsburgh with several intermediate stations. other routes on the system receive reduced rates. Palmer & McDonalds advertise choice cut flowers and designs at 44 Spruce.
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National Capital
Palmer & McDonalds
Elegant calendars and agency offer in Hartford and Scranton
Wanted 5000 agents for illustrated books sold by Worthington and Co. Pay upfront stamps cover outfit. Address A D Worthington & Co Hartford Conn and J Hilbert Scranton Pa for outfits and catalogs. Also Beidleman’s Holiday Store advertises calendars at 21 Washington Ave.
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Snyder
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