Debate on unrestricted reciprocity in Canadian House
Ottawa April 5 reports continued debate on Mr Cartwright's reciprocity resolution. Sir Laurier argued Canada must expand trade, warning current outlets hurt population and prosperity. He said 70 of the population are farmers and that while reform may threaten Britain, eventual independence could come peacefully. He acknowledged annexation fears but urged duty over sentiment.
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Rail rate war ends as two railroads reinstate gates
In Chicago on April 56 the Burlington & Northern and the Sea railroads agreed to restore freight gates by April 9, signaling the end of the rate war. Portland coal stevedores' strike continues with a Biddeford crew unloading a vessel under J H Conley of the Longshoremen's Association amid internal tensions. Mr and Mrs F H H Stone of Floyd Street, Waltham, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary yesterday.
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J. H. Conley
Longshoremen’s Association
F HH. Stone
Floyd Street
Waltham
Bostons Triumph In Exhibition Baseball At Mechanic Hall
Boston nine defeated a strong picked team 7 to 2 in a brisk exhibition game. The event followed busy day with many attending dog show events and other local civic activities at Mechanics Hall and surrounding venues.
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Will Bismarck resign and which might complicate the Bulgarian question
Buri April 5 reports Berlin discussing possible rapid resignation of Prince Bismarck over Prince Alexander Battenberg and Princess Victoria Prussia marriage. German policy aims to remain uninterested in Bulgaria. Reports say marriage postponed, Bismarck stays. London confirms no official word but hints at retirement. Madrid dispatch notes US rejects German mediation with Morocco and possible bombardment of Tangier. Emperor Frederick’s health update follows.
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Balfour Bill extends Irish land court term and powers
In London April 5 the Commons discussed Mr Balfour's land court bill to extend the land commission's existence by seven years and expand its authority over rent reductions, case distribution, and transfers between the land commission and county courts. Foreign Office official Ferguson said mediation with Tangier and Moorish government failed, while Sir Henry Parkes urged China emigration suppression to Australia amid rising anti Chinese sentiment.
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Newfoundland
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Foreign Office
Henry Parkes
Colonial Office
War Department to Retain Pure Military Character in France
Paris April 5 reports from AFFAIRS IN FRANCE say M de Freycinet will keep the War Department purely military and assign civil and parliamentary matters to a special secretary. Senate and Chamber votes suggest cabinet distrust, while anarchists protest outside the labor bureau and the Nord opposition grows. General Boulanger offers no reply to Radical queries and may issue a circular to electors. discipline is urged by M de Freycinet.
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Nord Opportunist Committee
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Chamber of Deputies
Boulanger
M. de Freycinet
Labor Bureau
Twelve Passengers Killed in Wisconsin Iowa Train Crash
A Milwaukee & St. Paul train en route from Chicago plunged into a swollen creek four miles west of New Hampton Iowa after a bridge washout caused by ice and flooding. At least a dozen died and fifteen to twenty were injured.救援 efforts battled rushing waters as engineers and firemen perished or were drowned. A second report from Charles City lists more casualties and identifies several victims and wounded among the crowd.
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Milwaukee & St
Mason City
Charles City
Cuarnes Ciry
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
W. Anderson
C. Leavensery
J. Denieles
James Seagel
Mitchell, Dak
Dora Heidericker
Letta
O. B. Allen
H. Searr
Ora Springs
Arthur White
Blackstone
Mass
Chicago
Minister Phelps Embarks for Home for America
Notes from London say American minister John W. Phelps left London for Southampton to sail for New York on the Aller at 7 PM. At the station to see him off were White the first secretary of the legation and Waller the American consul general, among many other Americans.
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Mr. Phelps
Southampton
Aller
New York
White
American Legation
Waller
Phelps
Isle of Wicht
Diamonds rumor disproved in Waite house tale
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Waite did not lose diamonds but a satchel with toilet articles after Chief Justice Waite's funeral. Her son jokes the diamonds story false noting the satchel could be duplicated for five dollars.
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Washinerton
Waite
Washington Bar Seeks Fund for Mrs Waite
Washington officials report bar associations nationwide plan voluntary contributions to aid Mrs Waite the widow of Chief Justice Waite. Judge A P Edgerton supports the fund saying the estate needs relief and the bar should honor the living and the dead.
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Washington
Waite
A. P. Edgerton
Jacob Sharp Dead After Prolonged Illness in New York
Jacob Sharp died at 9:20 PM after severe coughing and vomiting, with his wife, two daughters, son in law Selmes, and grandson George present. He suffered capillary bronchitis, heart and kidney disease, and diabetes. Born in Montgomery County, NY, he was 70. He built timber, rafted to New York, then expanded into piers, bulk heads, and street railroads. His Broadway bribery case and alderman trials were recent news.
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N. Y
New York City
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Rome
Sharp
Richmond
Keer
Cleary
Weather map review signals national storm movement
The weather map shows a high barometer over New England moving seaward while a low centered over Lake Michigan drives a broad storm from Pennsylvania to Minnesota with rains reaching Cincinnati. Forecasters expect the storm to follow the St Lawrence valley to the sea and intensify, bringing New England and maritime provinces wetter weather Friday with warmer temperatures overall. The warmest readings of the year occurred in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois with 72 degrees at Shreveport Memphis and Fort Smith. No cold weather is shown except 20 degrees in the far northwest.
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Missouri
Illinois
Shreveport
Memphis
Fort Smith
St. Louis
Chicago
Weather Outlook For New England And Atlantic Coast
Washington reports a 24 hour forecast starting 7 am Friday April 6 for Maine warmer with rain then colder clearing and brisk to high northwesterly winds. The rest of New England and eastern New York expect rain followed by much colder fair weather with strong northwest winds diminishing Saturday. Cautionary signals span from Atlantic City to Boston and from Portland to Hastport along the coast.
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New York
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Atlantic City
Boston
Portland
Hastport
Observations Across Stations Simultaneous Record
Observations were taken concurrently at all stations named to record a single moment in time. Data covers multiple sites and synchronized timing to ensure comparability. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
Ships Depart London for New York Listed by Date
London reports sailing steamers Aller and Southampton bound for New York today and Italia and Trinacria for New York with April 1 dates from Gibraltar and Hamburg. Hammonia sails to New York from Hamburg today.
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Aller
Southampton
New York
Hammonia
Hamburg
Italia
Gibraltar
Trinacria
Will Knights Assist The Attempt to Swamp the Road
Rumors claim Burlington workers and loyal Q yard crews prepare a line shutdown while officers deny official brotherhood consent. Reports cite engine wrecks, $10,000 to $12,000 damage at Atchison, and Powderly’s potential call to arms with Knights of Labor across railroads.
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Chicago Times
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Chicago
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State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
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