Minister Meline's Narrow Escape and Dreyfus Case Turmoil
Paris deputies faced a narrow escape for the Meline ministry as Hillot's domineering stance sparked opposition. Meline accepted a compromise and promised to back action in the Dreyfus affair while urging prosecutions. The session ended with calls to reopen the Dreyfus inquiry and public anger over costs of prison upkeep.
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Billot
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Paris
Meline
Chamber of Deputes
Hillot
Chamber
M. Meline
M. Castelin
Dreyfus
Pribtoner
Save Ht
Drevilags
Chamber of Deputie
M. Curtin
Jewish Women's Convention in New York Adopts Pro-Armenian Resolution
At the Jewish women's convention in New York a resolution expressing sympathy with Armenians persecuted for religion was introduced and then tabled. A later resolution praising improvements for Hebrews in Russia was carried unanimously. The body discussed Sabbath desecration protections, elected officers, and adjourned after Rabbi Mendes gave the benediction. The next convention will be in three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ameren
Attecrs
Wis
M. de Soli
Mra
Minile
DP. Lewin
H. G. Solomon
Chicago
Sophie Beers
Miss
Ladies American
Une Niniv Deal
Gertrude Berge
Philadelphias
Mendes
Stole Enough to Stock a Store in Baltimore Case
In Baltimore two women, Mrs Susan Thackeray and Miss Florence Brilth, face fourteen theft charges after an incident in a department store. A witness confronted them, leading to Thackeray confessing and yielding a large stash of stolen goods. Brilth, described as a dressmaker, admitted involvement. both claim a year of such activity.
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Baltimore
Susan ‘Thackeray
Florence Brilth
Granan
Clever Diamond Theft in Baltimore Pitfall
George W Polham alias Frank Wleon was caught trying to sell a stolen diamond ring from Jeweler John Greenburg. He entered the store to view rings, selected three priciest, and fled locking the door behind him with a wood inserted to the thumb latch, while bystanders laughed at his antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
George W. Polham
Alliage
Frank Wleon
Jewler
John Greenburg
Polham
Geenburg
Vorontzoff Dashkoff Named Foreign Minister Prospect
The czar invites General Count Vorontzoff Dashkoff to succeed Prince Lobanoff as minister of foreign affairs. The count is said to have accepted. Dashkoff Dashkoff was appointed Moscow governor general last May after the war, replacing Grand Duke Serge, whose wife is the czarina's sister, and who moved his post to St Petersburg.
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London
the Chronicle
Wool Soaring Purchases Sweep Chester Creek Mills
In West Chester Pennsylvania on November 19, mill operators in the Chester Creek valley rush to buy wool. Woolen goods manufacturers take in large quantities and pack away the fiber in every available building as dozens of loads are hauled to factories daily.
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West Chester
Chester Creek Valley
Wool Market Poised for Sharp Rise After Tariff Shifts
Seven carloads of raw material are being moved by a manufacturer who cites the presidential and congressional election results. With Wilson bill repeal and a tariff similar to McKinley, wool prices are expected to climb rapidly, making it hard to predict the peak.
Desperate Effort to Save Rockafellow in Embezzlement Case
In Wilkes-Barre criminal court Annie Meier sues ex banker F W Rockafellow for embezzlement. Defense argues multiple deposits and prior conviction avoid new penalties. prosecutors contend each deposit violated the act and warrants separate punishments. Judge Edwards reserves ruling, delaying until 10 o clock today.
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Annie Meier
Agen
F. W. Rockafellow
Wilkes-Barre
Edwards
Scranton
John T. Lenahan
Frank W. Wheaton
Lenahan
Tiane Lang
Rockafellow
Lynch
Eastern
Lenihan
Long
Dietrich
Fell
James L. Lenahan
Air. Fell
Denier Nearnet
Jiice Edwards
Lafayette Hoodlums Scar Henry Payne Over Whisker Cutting
Five Lafayette College students were suspended for links to the whisker cutting of Henry Payne a Southold New York sophomore. Payne faced threats and derision from fellow students as he left for New York for medical care after the incident. Police struggled to quell crowds at the depot and in Phillipsburg as threats continued.
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Easton
Lafayette College
Henry Payne
Southold
Payne
New York
Phillipsburg
Woman's Long Hours and Womb Trouble Claim Hearts
An article urges women who work long hours in stores offices mills and factories to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to fortify their systems against headaches backaches nervousness and other signs of uterine trouble. It cites Miss M G McNamee of Utica New York praising the remedy for renewed vigor appetite and overall health.
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Lydia E. Finkham
M. G. McNamee
Catherine St
Utica
N.Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
Failure of Contractors In Chicago Prompted Assignment
The Probst Construction Company assigned this afternoon to Gustave Wilke. A leading firm with New York headquarters, it did not file a statement of assets and liabilities. The firm built the Coliseum Schiller building the Peristyle at the World’s Fair and other notable structures.
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Chicago
Probst Construction Company
Gustave Wilke
New York
Schiller
Hagenbeck
Fort Worth
Child of Connellys Dies in Forest City
Forest City reports a child of Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly died on Wednesday morning. The Hillside fire department responded to Wandling Monday evening. The Presbyterian church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held a tag social last evening with an excellent programme. Mr. and Mrs. E A Pentecost of Prompton visited friends Thursday.
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John Connelly
Hillside Fire Department
Wandling
Young People's Society of Christan Endeavor
The
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Pentecost
Prompton
St. Joseph
John Price
Hyde Park
Calvary Baptist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Energetic young man seeks permanent position with earnings
An energetic young man seeks a permanent position offering $70 a month plus expenses. He asks for a steady income and mentions availability for quick side work or exclusive representation. Address box 845 Philadelphia PA and further details are provided. A separate notice offers a black and white setter dog puppy, four months old, for reward with return contact to Dr John L. Vontz 725 Madison Avenue.
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Leure
Philadelphia
Asmo
John L. v Ontz
Madison Avenue
Composition of Congress as South Dakota Returns Arrive
South Dakota returns complete the fifty fifth congress with 207 Republicans 187 Democrats and 1 Populist. Five Republicans favor free coinage of silver while McAleer and Elliott oppose it among Democrats. House stands 202 sound money 165 free silver with a 47 majority for sound money. prior congress had 252 Republicans 92 Democrats 19 Populists and 2 vacancies.
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Washington
Navy
South Dakota
House of Representatives
Messrs
Hilborn
California
Prederick and Curtis
Kansas
Linney
North Carolina
Beach
Hio
McAleer
Pennsylvania
Eliott
South Carolina
Venezuela Treaty arbiters set title rules and boundary principles
The London Chronicle outlines the arbiters' rules for the Venezuela treaty. A fifty year adverse holding or prescription can give a good title. Exclusive political control or actual settlement can create adverse title by prescription. The arbiters may apply international law not contradicting these rules and consider occupation at treaty date with equity and jus gentium principles.
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London
The
Chronicle
Adah Richmond Demands Specifics on Her Stetson Marriage
Ruston, Nov 19 Adah Tichmond the actress and self-styled widow of John Stetson faced a setback in her will contest. She appeared in court but refused to specify when where or by whom she married Stetson. The judge ordered her to file specifications as counsel for the will objected to her general answers.
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Ruston
Adah Tichmond
Actreer
John Stetson
Mise Richmond
Deed Found After Centuries in Chillicothe
An old deed dated May 1, 1707 is unearthed in Chillicothe Ohio confirming tithe to seven million acres in the northwest including St Paul Minneanoke and other towns. Land granted to Jonathan Craver by the Nandawalsele Indians, his heirs C B Hollawa and O U Gunn had pursued a claim for a century but could not complete it before the deed resurfaced.
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Chillicothe
St. Paul
Minneanoke
Jonathan Craver
C. B. Hollawa
O. U. Gunn
Local Educational Institute to Hold Saturday Meeting
A county educational institute will meet in School Building No 1 on Saturday at 10 AM and 2 PM. Excerpted program will include music essays criticism and general discussion focusing on the relation of school directors to schools. Invitations extend to all friends of education while social visits accompany the event.
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Friends of Education
Emma Coon
Carbondale
Edith Decker
Honesdale
Clark’s Green
Scranton
Herbe Davis
Denner
Barretts
Alneham
Chapman Fo
Pactoryville
N.S. Davis
Emery Stone
Gertrude Stone
Mra
TL Oy. Stone
W. VL Qo
Angie Tingham
Local Visitors and Rail Yard Progress Noted in Binghamton
Mrs A E Carne of Binghamton visited her parents near Verril while Mr KR A Haywards and Mr Williaam J Pike are mentioned in town. S N Thatcher of Binghamton was in town on Thursday. The stationary engine at the round house was removed and work began on a new ballet. Completion is not expected within ten days as the project will heat the round house and the YMCA building. Miss Maggie Carragg is visiting in Binghamton.
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A. E. Carne
Binghamton
KR. A. Haywards
Verril
Wie
Liters Imatinuie
Frank
Williaam J. Pike
3Haln Street
S. N. Thatcher
Thuredas
Round House
Stailroad Young Men‘s Christian Association
Maggie Carragg
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Phila
Jonh Wedder Jrs & CO
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Washington, D.C
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Edward C. Fish & CO
Forden Block
Wa .m
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Monroe Avenue
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T. B. Snyder & CO
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Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Wanntep
Russell
Mckinley
Hobart
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Conn
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P. O. Boxers
Boston
J. C. Thlbert
Adams Avenue
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Naperville
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Michigan
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Conhkolidated Mfg CO
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Commission
L. N. CO
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LaRaysville
Ay Burst
Scranton Estate
Central City Avenue
JONES
Spruce Street
Wyoming Avenue
Hetrel
Coke Avanna Avenue
B. Briggs
Katrina Wehrung
Randolph
Pine and
Blakely Streets
Dunmore
Mount Lookout
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company
Beranton Saveings Band
Trust Gompany
YHE
Mount Lookout Coal CO
U. D. Simpson, Treasuier
Washington Avenue
Court House
Frank Leslie
A .O. Moody
Adama Ave
Paa Ave
Stuation
Tribnoy Ofice
Gutcam Ae
Llei
Wyoming
Dix Court
Oakford
Fairfield Park
Key Wood Fuairfield
J. Day Tribune
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Gituation
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Tribune Office
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Taylor
Venezuela Treaty
Adah Richmond
Deed
Clark's
Hallstead
Castoria
Thane
Lackawanna Avenue
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United States
Lackawanna
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