Japan China Peace Terms Draw World Debate
Special correspondence from Tablo reflects reactions to the Shimonoseki peace. It notes Japan’s gain of Manchuria coast claims, Formosa, and Pescadores, while China concedes Manchuria parts, Corea independence, and tariff reforms. Indemnity covers war costs but future open ports and extraterritorial rules shape ongoing talks. Foster pockets a large fee for his role per Li Hung Chang’s circle as ratification pressures mount in London and Peking.
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Vitor
Li Hung Chang
China
Japan
Shimonoseki
Americana
Eagusamen
Chin
Corea
Man- Churia
Port Arthur
Corey
Gulf of Peechi
Gulf of Lian Tung
New Chuang
Ying Row Hai Cheng
Peking
Tien Tsin
England
Cockey
United States
Wei Wei
Lormoss
Interier
John W Poster
Li Hung Chan
Clen Tsin
Toaster
Foster
Hoster
London
Pall Mall
Wal
Emperor Haga
Negusint
Times
Pescadores
Death of William P Saunders London Walworth MP
William P Saunders longtime journalist and founder of The Western Morning News The Eastern Morning News and the Central News Agency has died at 4 30 this morning at his home in Walworth division Newington Saunders pursued journalism for many years and helped establish press reporting networks in London and beyond
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William P. Saunders
London
Wilam Saunders
Walworth
Newington
Saunders
Western Morning News
Eastern Morning News
Central News Agency
Plural Voting Abolished in Melbourne Assembly
Melbourne May 1 labor delegates uniting with the opposition carried by five votes a bill to abolish plural voting in municipal elections. The government opposed the measure but will not resign over the defeat.
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Melbourne
Australia
Labor
Legislative Assembly
Duke of Orleans in serious condition in Seville
A Seville Heraldo dispatch reports the duke of Orleans is gravely ill with fever over 102 and pneumonia symptoms. Dr Recamier telegraphs to Paris friends that the patient is seriously ill though not yet alarming. In Stockholm the rigsdag moves to modify the Norway Sweden commercial treaty while the upper chamber gives notice of its termination.
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Orleans Sertansty
Madrid
Seville Heraldo
Duke of Orleans
Recamier
Paris
Stockholm
Rigsdag
Norway
Sweden
WI Extends the Railway to Marghilan in Asiatic Russia
The Russian government by the czars command extends the Trans-Caspian railway from Samarkand to Marghilan, citing England's Asia policy as the reason. The move broadens railway reach within Asiatic Russia.
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St Petersburg
England
Asia
Samarkand
Marghilan
Asiatic
Russia
Tainted canned meat blamed for soldier deaths
The Autolite reports seventeen soldiers died in hospital at Parla from tainted canned meat bought from an American firm and thirty four more are seriously ill from the same cause.
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Parla
The
Autorlte
Vwitre
Reichstag rejects tobacco tax bill in Berlin vote
Berlin May 1 the Reichstag committee considering the tobacco tax bill rejected by an 18 to vote the first four paragraphs of the measure. The move shelved the bill.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Contracting for Eastern Lines In Berlin May 11
The German marine department contracts with North German Lloyd and Hamburg American for ten ocean liners. These ships will become armed cruisers if war breaks out.
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Berlin
The
German Marine Department
Lloyds and
Hamburg-American Steamship Companies
Political strife over silver standard splits Georgia Democrats
Secretary Smith defends bimettalism and clashes with pro silver factions as Georgia politics heat up. Coxey revival and a wedding in Savannah punctuate a day of fiscal and reform debates across states, with Honest Money leagues urging restraint on silver coinage.
Turney Seated Likely as Debate Inked in Senate Row
Nashville special reports momentum for Governor Turney to be seated grows after a tight joint committee vote on allowing Turney and Evans counsel to present arguments under the contest law. Debate over twelve hours followed by another session hints a Saturday vote remains likely.
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Nashville
Tenn
Turney
Evans
E B Stahilman
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Mafsor Stahlman
Banner
J. J Vertrees
J J Turner
Governor Turmy
Robert Pritchard
LB Stahsman
Sam W Haw- King
Colyst
J J Vertrees
Colored commissioners discuss DC exhibit for Cotton States fair
In Washington on May 1 the colored commissioners of the District of Columbia met at 9 I street NW to plan the negro exhibit for the Cotton States and International Exposition. A subcommittee was named to assist and ready the exhibit for Atlanta. An auxiliary committee of women will meet soon at the YMCA. A general appeal to district colored residents for funds was approved and a letter to pastors and prominent figures prepared. Garland Pengo, chief commissioner, will visit later to coordinate efforts.
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Washington
District of Columbia
H I. Baker
I Street
Jesse Lawson
Atlanta
Johnson
Young Mens Christian Association
Public Debt Increases in April With Cash Decrease
Washington May 1 The April debt report shows a net rise of 9 10987 in the public debt with cash in the treasury down 709 5 The interest bearing debt rose to 32599900 while non interest bearing declined 229 437 The total cash in treasury stood at 787 492 35 with gold reserve 91 247 544 Net cash balances 89 570 772 Gold coin and bars up 511 657 total now 139 998 153 silver up 3553 095 surplus held by national banks 16 797 027 vs 16 224 105 last month.
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Cleveland
Cartale
Linanciers
Washington
Treasury
Croge
National Bank
Treasury statement shows rise in interest payments
Washington May 1 as detailed monthly treasury statement shows April receipts of 24,247,836 and expenditures of 32,990,676. Ten months total receipts exceed last year by 5,000,000 while expenditures are 36,0000 less. Customs receipts up 7,000,000. pension payments up 1,000,000. interest on public debt up 2,000,000 due to new bond issue of 7162,400,000.
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Washington
Treasury
Thea
Yaken Back to Texas Captured in Nashville
James Driscoll alias Charles Smith, wanted in Waller County Texas for a murder seven years ago, was captured in Nashville Tennessee on May 1. He is held for transfer to Texas, having married since his arrival.
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Texas
Nashville
Tenn
James Driscoll
Charles Smith
Waller County
James Carroll
Speech by Browne at Capitol echoes Coxey era reform
Washington dispatch notes no new developments in Nicaragua tensions. A circulated State Department circular reprints Monroe’s doctrine to clarify U S stance, aiming to correct public misperceptions about U S authority in Central American affairs and explain noninterference in Nicaragua.
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Washington
Enon
Nicaragua
State Department
Senor Medila
London
Great Britain
Corinte
Senor
Curillo
Monroe
Department of State
Washington, DC
James Monroe
United States
Officinls
Wa- Peper
Covinno
New York Assembly Condemns British Nicaragua Intervention
Albany May 3 The New York Assembly denounces British force and seizure of Nicaragua claiming violation of sovereignty and the Monroe Doctrine. The draft resolution condemns Washington for inaction and urges congressional protest and a written copy be forwarded to the principal authorities.
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New York
Senate
Assembly
State of
Washington
Department of State
President to Congress on New York state presentation
A terse record notes a presidential directive to the secretary of state and New York representatives for submission to Congress at its next session. The resolution passed by a majority vote of Mith Jo.
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United States
Department of State
Congress
New York
Mith Jo
Be Says President Cleveland About the Nicaragua Affairs
Washington May 1. President Cleveland opposes U S interference as Nicaragua faces British pressure over Corinto and indemnity demands. No formal British reply seen. officials warn delay may signal Britain’s hard line. If Britain refuses, Nicaragua may seek terms or protection, with concessions likely to end the dispute.
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Cleveland
Nicaragua
Washington
Gresham
Guzman
Corinto
London
British Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Nica-ragua
Nicaragua Dispute Prompted Guatemala to Seek US Mediation
Guatemala requests Secretary Gresham to use influence with Great Britain to secure a peaceable solution to the Nicaragua dispute. The note cites United States stance in the Mexico boundary controversy as a model, hoping Washington’s good offices can avert war and lead to settlement.
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Guatemala
Gresham
Great Britain
Santiago de Guatemala
Honduras
United States
Mexico
Washington
Ding
Leon
Diaz
Nicaragua
Atlanta and Alert Set for Nicaragua Run This Week
Washington May 1 The cruisers Atlanta and Alert failed to leave promptly for Nicaragua per telegraphed orders. Captain Cromwell of the Atlanta will finish coal at Key West tomorrow and sail for Greytown at once. The Alert has been at Panama since March 1 and was to leave on twenty four hours’ notice. Officials expect both vessels to depart by tomorrow night and reach their destinations by week’s end.
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Atlanta
Alert
Washington
Alert J
Nicaragua
Herbert
Cromwell
Department
Key West
Greytown
Panama
Britain open to Nicaragua indemnity with security pledge
London reports in the Globe that well informed circles believe Great Britain would consider Nicaragua's proposal for indemnity payment contingent on securing satisfaction of all terms in the ultimatum. The note emphasizes the need for assurances that demands are fully met.
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London
the Globe
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Gonzales Executed for Surrender to Insurgents in Cuba
Havana May 1 Lieutenant Valentine Gallego Gonzales of the government army was shot after a court martial found him guilty of capitulating at Ramon de las Yaguas in Guantánamo district. He commanded the fort and surrendered to insurgents after a charge. The Yamari brought two young men registered as Thomas Gordon and Harmon Travers. They are said to be Alexander Harmon and Jordan Thomas of Alexandria Virginia, who came to fight and will sail home on the Seneca tomorrow.
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Coxes
Coxey
Carl Browne
Capitol
Christoper Columbus Jones
United States
Bunker Hwag
Capitol Steps
Cantona
Nicel
Army of the Commonweal
Washington
Old Washington
Church of the Covenant
Schuster Dow Brindt
Binghamton
Ridieatoun
Chicago
Democrats of
Innols
Honest Money League
Inols
Cook County
Havana
United Press
Valentine Gallego Gonzales
Government Army
Ramon de Las Yaguas
Guantanamo
Gonzales
New York
Thomas Gordon
Harmon Travers
Alexander Harmon
Jordan Thomas
Alexandria
Seneca
Naval rebuke over Lieutenant Marra promotion claim
Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome rejected the idea that Lieutenant Marra from the Conde de Venefito received a promotion by duty shift. He noted promotions follow seniority and that the Venedito is a second class cruiser, sister to the Infanta Isabela, with Harra in command during Cantala Van de Fragata's absence.
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New York
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Marra
United States
Havana
Madrid
Infanta Isabela
Cantala van de Fragata
Harra
Consul General Williams Arrives. Refuses Cuban Remarks
New York May 1 Ramon O Williams United States consul general at Havana arrived on the steamer Viril andta from Havana. At quarantine this morning he declined to discuss Cuban affairs. He will stay two days at his Brooklyn home before proceeding to Washington.
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Cubs
New York
Virilandta
Havana
Ramon O Williams
United States
Whittams
Brooklyn
Washington
Convict in Ohio Penitentiary Laments Health Decline
George Wilson, a U.S. prisoner from northern Florida, serving time for tax law violations, petitions habeas corpus arguing that the climate at the Ohio Penitentiary is harming his health. He joins about 250 inmates affected by conditions there.
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Ohio
Columbus
George Wilson
United States
Florida
Internal Revenue Liws
Cyclone Ravages Parsons Area Killing Ten and Wrecking Homes
A Kansas cyclone near Hutchinson struck Patterson and 16 miles northwest, killing ten people including Mrs Wear and the Schmidt family. Buildings were demolished, animals slain, and many injured. A teacher saved Hege district pupils before the school collapsed. train traffic halted. The community rallies to care for the wounded and recover corpses as debris lines the cyclone path.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Patterson
Frisco Road
Burton
Joseph Wear
Grace Wear
Herman Wear
William Armstrong
Chapin
John Schmidt
Schmidt Dora Schmidt
Frank Schmidt
Cyrus Hinkslem
Wiliam White
B HE Friselle
A B Powell
Hege District
Ari Station
Kanvas
Frye
Friselle
Jacob S Stichey
Cyrus Herson
Wilam Armstrong Pies
Jake Salmisk
John Sultzbach
George Wears
C Caldwells
CDC Friselles
J R Fneelle
A H Parnell Spencer Ras J A Cummings
Hege ‘P
Cummings Jacob Stinchey
Urs Stinchey
Schmidt
Santa Fe
Halstead
Wanted Him Shot The Father Sought Police Escapade
In Charlotte Burt Schauler claiming Richmond origins led a young woman to Lota Park then assaulted her. Her father swore out a warrant after Schauler fled. A description notes a double breasted brown coat light hair and medium build. Bristol lawyer John B Burson plans to contest his father L Burson's will amid eight heirs and a potential $15,000 share instead of $50,000.
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Charlotte
Burt Schauler
Richmond
Lota Park
Schoyler
Schouler
Sean
Bristol, Tenn
Speciatj
John B. Burson
Baker-Gilmer
L Burson
Fire damages Chicago furniture factory on Wabash Avenue
A fire at Wikine Ketcham and Rothschild’s furniture factory on 420-494 Wabash Avenue damaged the upper floors after ignition sparked rapid flames. Estimated loss runs to about 15000 dollars with most damage centered in the upper levels before fire crews gained control.
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Biz Wire
Chicago
Wikine, Ketcham & Rothschild
Wabash Avenue
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