Dukes Reception and Gold Scare Loom in Washington
Washington dispatch reports a formal reception for the Duke of Veragua amid mixed diplomacy. The Gold Scare rumor centers on New York bankers allegedly offering 20 million for greenbacks as officials press Treasury replenishment, with Carlisle and Subtreasurer Jordan cited.
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In White
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Land Office
Bankers Debate Gold Policy Amid Treasury Pressure
New York April 23. Mr Jordan and others discuss schemes to raise gold from 29 million to 60 million across bank plans including bond issues and currency exchanges. Secretaries and bank presidents decline to reveal details as markets react and federal action looms, with shifts in domestic exchange and gold reserves impacting Chicago and Boston banks.
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Chicago
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Europe
Lynch Mob Executes John Peterson in Denmark South Carolina
The town of Denmark, South Carolina, witnessed a mob of about 500 people lynch John Peterson after he surrendered to Governor Tillman for protection. The crowd believed Peterson guilty of the Mamie Baxter assault, though witnesses and Baxter herself failed to identify him. Peterson was tortured and hanged near the railroad, while officials criticized the governor for allowing the mob to preside over a court of lynching.
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Joe Mitchell
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White
Blackville
Harvey White
Miss Baxter
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Questions They Discussed Emperor of Germany Meeting of the Emperor
The report from Home on April 2 notes an audience where Pope Leo and the Persian emperor discussed church matters. They considered the Turan Catholic churches position and the stance of center clerics during the dialogue.
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Leo
Garmpoy
Naval Review at Hampton Roads Ends In Brilliant Pageant
Fort Monroe Va April 24 The naval review at Hampton Roads concluded as a brilliant marine pageant. Ships from Admiral Benhoughs and Admiral Walkers squadrons moved in formation while foreign vessels stood in line observed by Secretary Herbert and party. Crowds lined the roads and fort ramparts as the fleets passed in review amid cheers from spectators and the harbor full of pleasure craft.
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Brazil
Trampled to Death in Naples Church Panics
Fire from blown drapery near the altar in Terre Annunziata church caused a deadly rush for exits. Eight women and five children were crushed to death amid chaotic scene. hundreds injured. Authorities traced cause to a candle flare and rapid spreading flames.
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Edwin Booth improves after attack in New York
Reports from New York on April 24 indicate Edwin Booth shows signs of recovery from a recent attack. Physicians describe improved motor function and clearer eyes, with the immediate danger to life deemed past, though grave fears remain.
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New York
Edwin Booth
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Soldiers in Arms for the Surrender of James City
New Bern NC April 24 Special Governor Carr and staff arrived with 400 state guard troops and a naval reserve to enforce a sheriff backed demand for James City property from Craven county. The move follows a long land dispute dating to 1890 over possession and deeds, with a court ruling in Bryan’s favor in 1891 and a plan to place the land back with its lawful owners amid potential trouble.
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Salter
Miller Theft Case Involving Employer Funds Unfolds
Mona May Miller, daughter of an Omaha business family, is arrested in Kansas City for embezzling about 400 dollars from her employer’s payroll. She planned the robbery, took 175 in gold, rode the first train out, and telegraphed a friend to join her. Miller broke down under detectives and expressed a wish to return home. Pearl Reese may also be arrested in Peoria.
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Troops Withdrawn From Tracy City Amid Miner March Rumor
April 24 report from Nashville says troops ordered from Tracy City to stockade then back as a precaution after rumors miners were marching on the town. Governor Turney reaffirmed retention. dispatches note civil guard increases at the stockade. Also: Irene de LaTour, an artist, dies in Jamestown. She claimed a different name during delirium. Two executions ordered in New York for June by Judge Ingraham. Also a counterfeit notes note from Cavnierfell National Bank in Ohio.
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Johnson
John C. Burchell
Matthew Johnson
Emil Knucklehorn
Cavnierfell National Bank
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Laponda Brok
Man Awarded Five Thousand For Alienating Wife
In Bowling Green circuit court J G Smith was awarded 5000 damages against T R Smith for alienating his wife’s affections. The men are cousins. the defendant eloped years earlier with Z G Smith’s wife, leaving his own wife and children. They later divorced and the eloper married again nearby.
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Strike Waves Across Factories and Mines in 1880s Reports
Telegraph reports describe a string of labor disruptions as unions push for wage and contract changes. Iron and steel districts in New York Omaha Pittsburgh and Chicago see strikes or threatened actions. Workers resume or threaten stoppages amid employer resistance and anticipated industry-wide impacts.
Comer Examined In receivership case in Savannah
April 24 Savannah Special a detailing examination of Mir. Comer regarding receivership proceedings. He was questioned about board approval, the ill tidings on the till, and alleged legal defects in a bill. He answered about $600,000 borrowed from the syndicate and how it was spent. Attorneys pressed on $15,000 paid to Speyer & Ed. and why Comer withheld payment until court order. Proceedings set for tomorrow at 2 o'clock as motions aim to support testimony before Judge Jarke on May 24. Port Royal Deridon and Port Royal Augusta railroad implications noted for Comer’s status and possible temporary injunction.
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Davis's Letter Responds to Invitation to Veterans Festival
In New Orleans on April 24 the Picayune notes Mrs Ducis Davis replies to an invitation from General LeRoy Bisiteft Camp No. 3 and Ladies Association to attend the veterans festival at the fairgrounds. She states she cannot travel due to weakness and will not accompany her husband’s remains, proposing to visit New Orleans only to arrange his burial and to stay with family if possible, signing as Mrs. Ducis Davis of New Orleans.
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