Fire kills Knecht children and other state items
Pennsylvania news item summary of a Plymouth area tragedy where Frank Knecht’s kerosene lamp ignited a house fire, killing his two children, with bystanderMrs Knecht fainting nearby. Additional reports cover a Reading case over legal fees, a Chester sheriff death, a Lancaster tax case verdict, a Phila post office robbery, and various local incidents across towns including Prospectville and New Castle.
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Lew Polive
Frank Knecht
Parrish
Utates
R Young
Annie Weaver
Hornine
Chester County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frazer
Gil
Pinkerton
Sr. Troy
Franklin Yward
Mra. Erey
Hugh R. Fulton
Lancaster
Phoentsville
Pilinder
Widerneath
Pennsylvania
Reading
Philadelphia
Frank 8. Bush
Squire Preston
Levi James
Chester
Tessa Brooke
Radnor
John McKintley
Mira Howard
Newton
Bush
Howespace
Charles Shafer
New York
Blooming Grove Park
Shafer
8. C. House
Parish
Osweto County
Howse
New Castle
Sharon and
Middlesex
Lock Haven
W. L. Mofart
Beech Creek
Roadway Department
Portsville
Wilierton
Phiadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron
Jones
Matitzsch
Jones Malitzsch
West Grove
Waller J. Booth
James H
Reddy
Mr Cleveland's Coming Message Analyzed
The article discusses President Cleveland's expected upcoming message, likely to reiterate opposition to revenue increases and to press for tariff reform. It cites The Eve for expectations he will defend previous positions, oppose new taxes, and urge Congress to adopt or modify Republican plans to cut revenue without delaying reform.
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Serrstory
Cevelum
Congress
Cleveland Mus
Senate
Pss
Would-be murderer James Mills jailed after brutal assault
James Mills, a colored assailant, was arrested in Cranberry North Dakota and brought to West Chester Chester County Prison for the attempted murder of Bertie Howard, a 11 year old adopted daughter of farmer Isaac Beck. Bertie survived after Mills dragged her to a pond and threw her in multiple times. Mills may face line of terror from the farmer.
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Bertie Howard
J. West Comster
James Mills
Jane
Isaac Beck
Paoli
West Chester
Chester County
Cranberry
N. d
Jeffries
Brute Mills
Mills
Bertis
Beck
Tennessee Doctor Killed at Boarding House Door
A Tennessee murder report from Jackson details Dr. J. G. Brake killed near the Montgomery County line after supper. Slayton? fired from behind a tree. two more shots followed as attackers beat Brake. George Tally later confessed near Charlville, claiming the doctor had harmed his 17-year-old daughter. The doctor was respected in the community.
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Nashville
Tenn
D Ckson
Montgomery County
J. G. Brake
Sir Riley
Slayton
Brake
George Tally
Charville
Sevency-twe Iiies
Blake
Explosion damages Philadelphia merchant building at 10 Chestnut Street
November 21 in Philadelphia a blast ripped John W. Johnson’s store on Chestnut Street shattering counters and windows. Debris filled the shop and upper rooms were damaged. a child was thrown from bed, while Johnson and family insist they know of no reason for the attack. The blast is thought to have been caused by dynamite placed in a back window shutter and ignited with a fuse.
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Phiadelphia
Phladelphia
Chestnut Street
John W. Johnson
Licensing Clash at New York Prohibition Hearing
The state excise law commission heard advocates from both sides on liquor controls. Prohibitionists urged unscreened saloons and local option, while liquor dealers pressed a uniform license regime with set prices and safeguards against police entanglement. Speakers questioned enforcement, the role of screens, and penalties, with debate spanning social order, child protection, and the future scope of prohibitory laws.
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New York
State Excise Law Commission
Milliken
Queens County
Adolph Nelson
Nelson
Olson
FL AL Mary
Brooklyn Association of Saloon Dealers
A. Maynard
Coleridge A. Hart
Gildersleeve
Hart
Mulberry Street
Hoffman House
New York City
Tie
Hewitt
Thomann
Commission
Jasy
Aly
la Salle
Kansas
William G. Ross
Iton
Somre
Republic
Noary
Policemen Refuse to Remove Obstructions on Tracks
Ten policemen refused to obey an order to remove obstructions from railroad tracks during a riot. They have been reported to the commissioners and defend their stance by citing an old general order from 1886 that police are hired to preserve the peace, not perform manual labor.
Dawn of Absolute Freedom in Petersburg District
Wasnixetox Nov 21 Professor John M Langston returns and claims election to Congress from Petersburg district. He asserts the lawful majority will deliver the state electoral vote to Harris and Blorten and proclaims a dawn of absolute freedom for colored people, urging breakup of the solid South as the path forward.
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Wasnixetox
John M. Langston
Congress
Petersburg
Harris
Blorten
Ex Speaker Recalls Manley Voyage to Wadelai
In a Kensington speech the speaker said Manley reached Wadelai last December but was forced to stay longer than expected. He cited a letter from late Premier Jargieson written last April stating all were well.
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Kensigton
Manley
Wadelai
Prer Jargieson
Unclear election results seen in fragmented text
The fragment references congressional results in South Carolina with Dem and Rep tallies across districts. Mentions districts, candidates Tillman Perry Hempnill and Daragan with various vote counts and scattered results. The text is incomplete and lacks full context for a precise outcome.
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Stax Democra
Daragan
Halloway
Thanksgiving Prayers Address From Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons issues an Address urging gratitude for temporal prosperity amid trials, praising national unity and peaceful elections. He calls the faithful to repeat prayers for authorities at Thanksgiving services following the late Mass in churches nationwide.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Ithml
Bartiore
United States
Cpuse
Bus Bandoun
Amires
Tle
J. Carp
Gronons
Dairy Products and Ice Company Court Case Reports
A Albany report notes reduced milk adulteration in New York counties and skepticism about oleomargarine volume, with plans to prosecute violators. Also covered are ice company tax litigation, a cold abuse case, anti Republican activity, a accidental shooting in Washington, and Charleston’s gala display attracting visitors.
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Albany
B. F. van Valkenburgh
New York
Ings
Queens
Richmond
Suffolk
Westchester
Brooklyn
van Valkenburgh
New Yor
Vul Commission
Fall and Winter Trade Opens With Large Dry Goods Sale
Loam prepares to meet all demands in quality quantity and prices. Rewiring Monday October fat isas we place on sale the largest assortment of dry goods carpets and cloaks ever exhibited to the citizens of this vicinity.
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Isas
Black and Colored Silks at Lowest Prices
Black and colored silks in all grades offered at very low figures. Includes Henriettas, striped and plaid dress goods, both foreign and domestic. Selvedged fabrics described as of excellent quality with prices deeply reduced.
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Duspeet Sur
Plush goods on display at economical prices
A plain and fancy assortment of velvets and plushes is shown in stock with a large line available. Prices are stated as very low, making the items affordable for economical buyers.
Massive Stock Of Blankets For Cold Weather
An extensive assortment of blankets, shawls, and comforters advertised with all styles and grades at very low prices. The store emphasizes a complete stock to keep everyone warm and snug, urging people not to get cold.
Red Flannels and Warm Underwear at Shen's Store
Shen's offers homemade flannels and woolen, marine, and cotton underwear for men, women, Misses, and children. About twenty varieties, low prices, and good quality. Visit the department to stay warm this season.
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Canton
Shen's
Woolen goods stocked at low prices for arid weather
Shear reports heavy purchases of hosiery knitters gloves and woolen items as demand rises for winter wear. Stock is complete and prices are very low.
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Shear
Glokas and Plush Garments Attract Ladies
Advertises cloaks plush sacques jackets and outside garments for Lacdice Misses and Children. Boasts of a bewildering display and stock. Promises to pay to examine cloak parlors and compare prices. Urges every lady in the vicinity to call asking that stock and low prices cannot be approached.
Beginnings at Shear's Carpet Room for fabrics
Bargain call to shoppers for carpets, rugs, cloths, and curtains. The ad promises a wide assortment, new patterns, and the lowest prices, inviting customers to visit Shear's for all bedding and drapery needs.
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Shear’s
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