Compromise to Raise Revenue Circulated in Congress
A proposed bipartisan plan aims to lift government revenue by about 60 million dollars through tariff adjustments and unified caucus action. Senators Sherman and Gorman would lead the effort with potential cross party support to avoid an extra session and address the deficit.
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Watton C. Squires
Washington
Sherman
Squires
Gorman
Dagen
Hawley
Lodge
Gray
Drice
German
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Congress
Religious Mania In A Family Faces Police Probe
Near the Long Sault Ontario a farm family led by Iliah Rice and his wife and fifteen children shows extreme religious mania. The eldest son Louis, 22, proclaimed himself to be the prince of the sand hills and claimed Christ appointed him to reform the world. The parents beat Louis to drive out the devil and planned a Passover sacrifice for a child. Louis and the father were sent to Kingston insane asylum. doctors expect the others to recover.
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Roymanville
Ont
Aa Farm
Long Sault
F.iliah Rice
Louis
Himelf
Prince
The
Sand Hills
Christ
Bice
Kingston Insane Asylum
Nebraska Governor Rules Out Hostile Populist Legislation
LincolnNeb November 18 Governor Holcomb says Nebraska will not pursue radical laws against railroads or corporations nor move to drive out foreign capital. He denies plans for amending stay laws lowering interest or hostile acts, stating no such topics have been discussed.
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Lincoln
Neb
Holcom
Nebraska
Governor Advocates Conservative Debt Legislation
The governor argues that laws governing court driven debt enforcement have satisfied both borrowers and lenders, and he emphasizes that further legislation will remain conservative in approach.
Army of Tennessee Holds Twenty-Eighth Reunion in St Louis
The Army of Tennessee survivors gather for the twenty-eighth annual reunion in St Louis at the Southern hotel. General Dodge presides as officers are to be elected, with Milwaukee named as next meeting candidate and attendees visiting Jefferson Barracks and the Daughters of the Confederacy ball.
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St. Louis
Southern
Society of the Army of Tennessee
Dodge
Jeferson Barrickds
Miney
Jefferson Davie
Winnie
Daughters of the Confederacy
Eyelid Grafted on a Boy in Pioneering Surgery
New York reports 11 year old Richard Van Tomer underwent a rare operation by Dr T H Chambers of Jersey City. A skin graft from his thigh was placed inside the eye socket to support a glass eye after lead damage. The graft was stretched over a bone button and bound until healing, with eye pain triggered by thigh impacts observed.
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New York
Richard van Tomer
T. Ht. Chambers
Jersey City
Pastor Prunes Lincoln Park Baptist Membership
The Lincoln Park Baptist Church in Cincinnati moved into a new building as Rev. G. R. Nobbins announced 110 members were dropped from the rolls. The congregation had 721 members before pruning, aiming to trim to a more spiritual core and remove worldly adherents.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Lincoln Park
G. R. Nobbins
Robbing
China recognizes its women delegates to London congress
New York reports Li Hung Chang appointed two Christian Chinese women as delegates to the women’s congress in London. Margarite Whang and Dr Huking Eng, educated in the United States by the Methodist Episcopal church, mark a notable shift from China’s historic seclusion of women. Dr Eng is a medical graduate and Miss Whang studied in Delaware, Ohio.
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New York
R. B. Cowen
Methodist Foreign Misentary Society
Li Hung Chang
China
Woman's Congress
London
Margarite Whang
Huking Eng
United
Altoona Moves to Impeach Chief of Police
Altoona city councils moved to impeach James Foust the present chief of police on the ground that he is a deserter from the United States Marine Corps. The charge was brought by J D Hicks who opposed Foust in his recent congressional race. Foust’s defenders say he was a minor when he enlisted and will contest removal. The affair has caused a sensation in the city.
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Altoona
James Foust
United States Marine Corps
J. D. Hicks
Foust
Marine Service
Boy 9 Injured by Dynamite Explosion in Sharon
Harry Johnson, 9, of Brookfield, near Sharon Pennsylvania, hammered a chunk of dynamite today. An explosion burned him severely and cost him two fingers. a shed housing the blast was completely wrecked.
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Sharon
Harry Johnson
Brookfield
Here
May Vintage and the Counterfeiter Lover Tragedy
In Brooklyn a young woman May Vintage, involved with William Valentine a suspected swindler and adulterer, attempted suicide after learning he deceived her. Valentine faced grand jury indictments for forgery and abduction, pled guilty to some charges, and was remanded for sentence. The case links to a wider gang of swindlers and a counterfeit check scheme.
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Brooklyn
Navy
William F. Valentine
Evan Sarceny
Backus
Henry Latterman
Valentine
May Vintage
No. S79
Adams Street
May Wintage
Edgar
Staten Island
Ulmer Park
Miss Wintage
New York City
Hempstead
L. T
Standard Coal and Oil Company
Capitol
Edward Tolefree
Ocent
Washington, D. C
New York
Liberty Street
May
Adams & Co
Misa Wintage
Ralph Avenue
St. Mary's Hospital
H. Ratterman
Job L. Bough
Il. Monta
Latterman
Curfew Enforced on Minors in Richmond Indiana
Richmond Indiana declares a curfew for minors 16 and under starting tonight. They must stay off streets from November 1 to April 1 after 9 p.m. and from April 1 to November 1 after 9 p.m. unless accompanied or with parental consent. Violations carry a fine up to 25 dollars.
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Indiana City
Richmond
Ind
Help Wanted Classified Ads Listing Various Positions
A scrambled early job and classified ad section details sales and merchant positions, agent solicitations, cooks and maids needed, and home work offers. It lists compensation schemes including weekly pay, commissions, and advances, with addresses in Philadelphia Cincinnati Lawrence and other locations. The notices emphasize opportunities for energetic individuals and wholesalers to canvass or sell products.
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Anneasseary Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati, C
Unwelcome Visitor Assault In Port Jervis
In Port Jervis on a Friday afternoon Rev. Jacob Schoonmaker of Susquehanna Pa attended a special service at an adjoining hamlet. He was invited to tea by an elder and wore a dressing gown. The elder's wife struck the preacher with a raised Bible saying he would not stay, causing her to collapse when she realized who wore the garment.
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Port Jervis
Jacob Schoonmaker
Susquehanna
Diot
Local Notices and Social Updates From Winton Area
Jonathan Sneer bought the Doud property at Malin and Walnut streets from E. Robinson of Scranton. The Consumers' Powder Company employer will be paid tomorrow. Peck Lumber added a workshop extension due to business. Mr and Mrs John D Kiser and daughter Bertha visit daughter Mrs Frank Peck. George A Bell sold his interest in Hell & Chapman groceries. Thomas Coates of Yatesville visited town last Tuesday. Ladies' Aid of the chapter church hosts its annual chicken supper in Ledyard's Hall Monday evening November 2. Supper 26c ice cream to be served. Central Football vs Olyphant Business College on Thanksgiving Day on the Green. promising matchup. Mrs George Sherman and son Frank visit Mr and Mrs B C Jenkins. Mrs A M Vreetell opens week of winter millinery with trimmed hats feathers and flowers. low prices on hats and notions.
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Jonathan Sneer
Winton
Malin and
Walnut Streets
Doud
E. Robinson
Scranton
Consumers’ Powder Company
Peck Lumber Company
John D. Kiser
Kizertown
Bertha
Frank Peck
George A. Bell
Hell & Chapman
Thomas Coates
Yatesville
Ladies’ Ald Society
Chapter Church
Ledyard’s Hall
Olyphant Business College
George Sherman
Frank
West Pittston
B.C. Jenkins
A. M. Vreetell
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Ways and Meine Committee
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Senate
Yiirty
Aldrich
Senate Finance Committee
Army OF Tennessee
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Harry Hammered
Une Job Department
Pennsylva
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Philadelphia
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Market Street
Phila
Jonh Wedderburs & CO
Dept
ED Abd
Pi8sh & CO
Borden Block
Chicano
TY. Watkins
Monrow Avenuy
ADIES
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Lawrence, Mich
Bnyder
T. B. Snyder & CO
Peckville
Castoria
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Manupacturer
Boxsis
Boston
Mass
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Adame Avenue
Nichols
Naperville, NW
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Hamp
Su Hqan
MFG
Chicago
MFG CO
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Boranton
Central City Avenue
JONES
Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
M. Hetsel
Lackawanna Avenue
Yale
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LaRaysville
Foe
Lil Price Street
Elmhurst
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Kingsbury
Commonwealth Building
Pine and Blakely Streets
Dunmore
Mulberry Street
B. Briggs
Adams
Randolph
Frederick Simon
Awanna County
Berioa A
Eadara Fare
Kawanos County
Gunster
Margaret Simon
Chas. H. Welles
Coal Exchange
City of Scranton
M. Bower
Frack Leslie
MOODY
Adams Ave
Birch Street
Wyoming Ave
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Oakford Cour
Fairfeld Park
Scrautes, Pa
Aldrese
Stuation
Keywood Fairfield Street
J. D
Tribune Omics
Aaron
Barth
Wilkes
A.ningham
Peckvilla
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Tribune Office
First- Laos
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Taton
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Scranton, PA
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Wyoming House
United States
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