Exposition in Paris Closes with Demolition Plans
Paris reports detail the Paris Exposition closing night with illuminations and mass demolitions. Bailiffs seize concessions failures trigger sale of American pavilion and machinery annex amid plans to clear Champs de Mars and Trocadéro. Commission seeks rapid transport of exhibits to Havre and St Louis voyage for officials.
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Pie
Paris
Seine
Wantedpad
Teenag
Champs de Marea
Trocardeo
General Peck
Railroad
Havre
United Bttes
Prathroad Company
United States Commissioner's
Liege
The Balance Sheet of the Exposition Position
The piece notes France spent two to three hundred million francs to build the exposition. It argues the cost was recouped by a treasury surplus and increased revenues from Parisian petrol duties and other state assets. It also cites lasting urban improvements and improvements to transport and beautification following the exposition.
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France
Railroad Orders Drive Pennsylvanian Car Purchase Surge
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces buying 2400 freight cars, bringing total orders to 3400 in a week. Allocations include 500 gon dol a cars to Allison Manufacturing and 700 box cars to Dawney Smith, plus 70 to Illinois Car and Equipment, with 1000 flat cars pending bids and 6000 hopper coal cars ordered last week from the Pressed Steel Car Company in Pittsburgh.
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Prev
Philadelphia
Pennsylvannia Railroad Company
Allison Manufacturing Company
Putnam Company
Trinois
Fawney & Smith Company
Dayton, Co
Dlinois Car and Equipment Company
Chicago
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pittsburg
Presbyterians vote to keep Westminster Confession as creed
New York Presbytery narrowly approves preserving the Westminster Confession with its doctrine of predestination. The presbytery tallies 109 clergymen and 34 elders, with the moderator casting the deciding vote to uphold revision opposition. Philadelphia Presbytery also rejects revision by 63 to 43, urging dismissal to the general assembly.
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New York
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Birch
Assemble
de. Wiley
Philadelphia
Presbytery of
Empress Beheads Telegraph Officials Reported Abroad
Wirerow dispatch cites Tlankoe natives claiming the empress executed telegraph staff who accepted a musucrer message from Emperor Kwang Su to Count Von Walderses, stating the emperor was prisoner. Additional executions cited. German liberal committee backs government policy protecting German interests amid China policy dissent. Harden mocks Chancellor von Buelow as telegraph manager. Reichstag urged to oppose government China policy.
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Merlin
Lokal
Cologne Volks Zeitunge
Maxmillan Harden
Zukunft
Count von Buelow
Kal Aer
Reiehstag
China
Railroad and coal firms chartered by state department
Exclusive wire reports from Harrisburg that The Glasgow Railroad Company was chartered to build and operate a railroad line of three and four miles long in Ohio. The Kerr Coal Company of Armstrong County was also chartered with capital of seven thousand one hundred forty dollars.
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Harrisburg
Atute
Glasgow Railroad Company
Ohio
Lowneulp
Kerr Coal Company
Proepoyt
Armtrong County
Capital
Superior court maneuvers in city over two weeks
Exclusive wire reports the Superior court operated in the city for two weeks without any appellate judgments being handed down. The proceedings remained active though no final rulings emerged.
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Pionae Phitwhillihi
Fire Tragedy At Gifford House Kills Four Guests
A Poplar Bluff Missouri hotel fire trapped forty five sleeping guests on the upper floors. Four are dead, one missing, three fatally injured and more than twenty hurt. Many escaped only in their night clothes as flames and smoke spread rapidly. The watchman could not warn occupants. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames.
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Gifford House
Poplar Bluff
Mon
Tifford House
T. A. Smith
Barney Pornand
Henrn Shelby
Dogea
Witley
Railroaders Awarded Pay Increases On MilWAkee Line
Chicago reports that between 1000 and 1500 engineers and firemen on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul system will gain new hourly rates for mileage with higher cab pay as pay scales rise. Ten hour days replace eleven on switch engines while guard and other duties receive adjusted daily wages.
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Chicago
Senate For Awatch Engineers
Annie Anderson Discharged in Vagrancy Case
Annie Anderson a young woman held on vagrancy charges was discharged after authorities found no evidence linking her to the disappearance of Mary Taylor the Brooklyn fortune teller missing since Nov 1. No trace of Mia Taylor was found.
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Associated Press
New York
Annie Anderson
Mia
Mary Taylor
Brooklyn
Tory
Bantam Title Fight Ends in Ware Victory at National Club
The London National Sporting Club hosted an evening 20 round bantam contest where Pedlar Palmer fought Harry Ware. Ware won on points after a close display, with Palmore showing sharp cleverness but unable to overcome the result.
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Associated Prose
London
BeenAt
National Sporting Club
Pedlar
Valmer
Harry Ware
Palmore Ehowed Bijsoll Fay
Lad Daft
Malner
Mietlods Boims Fay
Ware
Immigrant Spanish Bulls Arrive on Steamer for Meatw
Exclusive Wiro reports three Spanish bulls landed on the steamer Kanyel route for Meatw. They possessed money and the town of inquiry ruled they were likely to become public charges.
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New York
Baseball League Considers Next Season Club City
American League officials led by President Johnson and owners Somers Comiskey Mack discussed locating a club for next season. Johnson said backing exists via Philadelphia and an option on a ground has been secured. The four eastern and four western clubs would form the circuit with Philadelphia a likely eastern anchor. the fourth eastern city remains undisclosed.
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Philadelphia
Navy
Johnson
C. W. Somers
Cleveland
CL Comiskey
Chicago
Connie” Mack
Milwaukee
Ameren
Phillidelphia
Elfcuit
Messrs. Johnson
Somers
Comiskey
Mack
Daltsmire
Washington
Mine Workers Hold National Executive Meeting
At the United Mine Workers of America national executive board meeting in Scranton on November 12, officials reported major improvements. Members expect minor constitutional amendments, while reaffirming tactics toward operators in the anthracite districts and ongoing annual scale conferences. Treasury funds have nearly tripled since last year, and union additions are large amid a notable district victory.
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Ross Tnchanapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Convention at Havana Debates Legality and Credentials
The Havana constitutional convention met in the Marti theatre with a crowded gallery. The credentials committee reported most provinces valid though debates continued on Havanas legality and whether delegates were properly seated. General Castillo announced resignation and named Senor Ferrera as alternate. alternates rules were discussed.
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Marti
Thiat
Crosa
Pini del Rilo
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Hava
Senor Zelivas
Senor Pirora
Wis Luldo
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Senor Berkel
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Committee On
General Castillo
Santiago
Senor Ferrera
Woail
Prof Commons Proposes Compulsory Work to Curb Unemployment
Washington Nov 12 The unemployed problem was discussed by Prof John Commons before the industrial commission. He urged compulsory work to relieve pauperism, urged rebuilding agricultural conditions, returning labor to rural districts, and suggested labor councils partly government appointed to aid legislation. He argued coemployment is the severest labor issue and linked unemployment with commodity prices. He opposed eight hour day as a citizenship matter, urged supervised religious charity, and proposed work colonies for vagrants. Immigration seen as a major source of unemployment.
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Industrial Commission
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Bureau of Economic Research
New York City
Department of Labor
Ele
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Strema
Aera
Weather and civic notes mix in morning headlines
Fair conditions with westerly winds mix with regional government notes. Items mention constitutional matters, ministers to China, industrial commission, unemployment, and a fire in Missouri. Local courthouse moves and new city officers appear among brief editorial and civic items.
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Mayan
China
Missouri
Explosion rocks McLenan village house killing Dr Gleason
A dynamite blast ripped through the home of Prank Trapp, in Tompking county near McLenan. Dr L Gleason, reportedly the in law, was killed and his daughter and several relatives narrowly escaped. The blast, described as extremely powerful, shattered the interior and rattled homes four miles away. Investigators ponder motive amid family tensions.
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McLenan
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Dewianita
Trapp
Ll. Gleason
Meena
Dr. Gleason Wis
Cilewson
Commission Chairman Claims No Contest Over Gubernatorial Vote
Exclusive wire from Louisville reports Republican campaign chair Leslie Combs stating there will be no contest over the gubernatorial vote. He cites wholesale fraud by Democrats and argues there is no tribunal for an impartial hearing or appeal. He says the committee cannot decide for party candidates on electoral or congressional contest matters.
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Louisville
Leslie Combs
Smuggled Carlotta's Famous Jewels Reported Recovered
Two Mexican men Velma Prega and Alejandro Maroucel were arrested in New York on November 12 for attempting to smuggle jewelry linked to Carlotta widow of Emperor Maximilian. The haul included two diamond rings and a pendant once worn by Carlotta, valued at thousands of dollars. The jewels were turned over to Agent Theobald. Bail set for the suspects with examination scheduled.
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New York
Velma M. Prega
Alejandro A. Maroucel
Crarlotta
Masximillian
Mexico
Special Treasury
Thoond
Broadway Sini Seventeenth Street
Weat Thirtieth Street
Othe Station
Pencel
Theobald
Shields
Brega
Manoussi
Sui
Monticello Victims From Moombelly Disaster
Two more bodies recovered at Chebuge Point are Purser J. H. Hilton and Haggage Master Wilson. A body at Finknes's Polit believed to be Captain Hiding is actually First Officer Newells. Captain Hredliets remains unfound. Thirty four divers are missing and Samuel Durrette of Yarmouth is survived by a wife and family. Arrangements for a memorial service and related titles are promised, with a long garbled list of misread items following.
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Halifax
N.S
Chebuge Point
Purser
J. H. Hilton
Haggagemaster Wilson
Finknes
Yestere Dey
Samuel Durrette
Yarmouth
Death of Marcus Daly Copper King of Butte
Marcus Daly, famed copper magnate, died this morning in New York after a long illness at the Netherlands Hotel. He had been gravely ill for weeks but showed vitality and walked recently. Daly’s wife, son, and three daughters were by his bedside at the end.
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Hotel Netherlands
New York
Tie Associated Pas
Marcus Daly
Daly
Gon
Deaths of a Day Chronicle Notices and Obituaries
Exclusive wire reports multiple notable deaths including Thomas Armeold, English literature fellow at Rayal University of Ireland, born November 30, 1843 in Kingston N Y. Captain Lawrence M. Murray who commanded Susiiville’s ship fleet and died at Malden. Gus Hiepo Meador Cun Murray. Professor W H Comminengel head of German at University of Wisconsin, died today from apoplexy.
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London
Thomas Armeold
Euriver
Te Rayal University of Ireland
Thomas Arnold
Hughey
Wimiphey Ward
Kingston
N. Yi
Lawreice M. Murry
Goveromment
Dead
Malden
New York
South America
Te University of Wisconsin
Germany
Unclear OCR item from Adriania wire
Fragmentary report mentions Liechtenstein and a dispute over a purchase involving a guard at a location. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Newark Athletic Meet Upset Beat By Hosing Champ
In a muddled report from The Associated Press style source, athlete Hathmen edged out rival Gomikhti in a close Newark race. The event featured a tense lead change as both competitors exchanged moments of speed and endurance on the final stretch.
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Wedack O'Brien
Andio Gomikhti
Hathmen
Artiels
Tuttle
Siath
Newark
Detroit coroner's jury clears Merona Carroll in ring death
A coroner's jury in Detroit absolved Merona Carroll of blame for the death of Kid O'Hvien of Ray City after a bout at the Cardillac Athletic Club. The jury ruled O'Hvien's death an accident following an eight round knockout last Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Merona Carroll
Kid O'Hvien
Ray City
Carroll
Cardillac Athletic Club
O'Brien
Lancaster Institute Opens With Large Attendance
The forty ninth annual institute for county teachers began in Lancaster with hundreds of educators in attendance. The Associated Press reports over 1,000 teachers participated in the opening sessions in Lancaster County.
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Associated Press
Lancaster
Lancaster County
Alion Luuwe
Note of the Foreigners Note of the Foreigners joint Note
A joint foreign notes entry appears in the record, detailing a note or memoranda associated with foreign arrangements or agreements. The document labels the note as a combined foreign matter, reflecting cross border or international considerations.
Monument for Von Wetteler Demanded in China Note
Foreign envoys press a concession list as basis for a preliminary treaty with China. It calls for a monument to Baron Von Wetteler, an apology to Germany, death penalties for eleven officials, suspension of provincial exams for five years, and indemnity for those harmed by foreigners. It excludes compensation for native missionaries and Christians.
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Baron von Ketteler
Germany
China
Ching
Anuron von Wetteler
Conger
Taku
Chili
Missionaey
Henry Villard Dies at Ardsley Home
Railroad magnate Henry Villard died at his summer home in Ardsley-on-the-Hudson at midnight after a week of illness. Born in Germany, he rose to prominence in New York business and railroading, pursuing rapid speculation before suffering a fatal apoplexy.
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New York
Henry Villard
Ardsley-on-the-Madson
Cowboys Complaints From London Sailors and Mules
A group of muleteers and cowboys aboard British mule transports arriving in London from Africa allege harsh treatment on the home voyage. They claim rations were wasted by being thrown overboard, faced exorbitant extra-ration charges, and endured berths above stalls with unbearable heat and odor. They plan to file a formal complaint with the Board of Trade.
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London
Africa
Board of Trade
Basis of Armor Awards
A distorted wartime report notes awards related to armor and arms programs. The piece hints at government agencies arranging ships and barge options while defense firms secure compensation and consideration from the secretary’s office.
Valuable horse Gladiola dies after kick injury
In Lexington Kentucky on November 12 a valuable racehorse named Gladiola dam Helirt, once owned by Tyson McClelland, broke a leg after being kicked and had to be euthanized. Gladiola recently sold for about $15,000.
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Associated Preas
Lexington
Gladiola
Helirt
Kick
Hill
Iuare
Tyson McClelland
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania
Forecast misread. No coherent details available. Expected to cover western Pennsylvania with conditions and temperatures. No clear dates beyond November.
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