Declaration on Irish distress issued by Zetland and Balfour
The Earl of Zetland and Chief Secretary Balfour issue a declaration on western Ireland poverty. It warns of acute winter distress without aid, critiques broad charity, and urges targeted relief to families in need, school meals, and clothing for children. It calls for a single distributing authority and outlines how to receive donations.
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Earl of Zetlana
Ireland
Balfour
Countess of Zetland
Miss Balfour
The
Daily News
Dublin Castle
DANGERS OF THE OCEAN AND Lost Pollux
The schooner Ellie arrives in Haumax after a brutal voyage from St John Porto Rico to Halifax. A crew member Richard Hughes died at sea amid freezing conditions and blackout seas. Ellie was towed by Bridgewater to Port Maroun for 799 dollars after damage and hunger. Two crew were hospitalized on arrival. Separately, the British steamer Pollux, which refused aid in mid ocean on Nov 27, is now declared lost after departing Rouen on Nov 12 for Philadelphia.
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N. S
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Porto Rico
Halifax
Richard Hughes
New York
Brenda
Liverpool
N.S
Port Maroun
Philadelphia
Pollux
Michigan
Midocean
Rouen
Parnell and Irish Leaders Rally To Boulogne Plan
The Unionist press backs a Dublin Castle charity appeal as Parnell and allies move toward Boulogne sur Mer. Parnell and Harrington depart soon for London and then Boulogne, where Redmond and Clancy await. Gaelic Leagues condemn Parnell and seek Leamy's retirement for backing him amid rumors of leadership shifts.
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Trish
Dublin Castle
South Sligony
Parnell
Edmund Leamy
South Sligo
His Quarrel With the Times on Imprisonment Prospect
London reports The Times denying William O'Brien's Irish World contributions while questioning his claim that the paper no longer preaches dynamite. Paris notes Galignani’s gossip that if Parnell talks resolve within three weeks, O'Brien may accept imprisonment.
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London Times
London
The
Times
William O’brien
O’brien
Ford
Paris
Gladstone Denial Of Retirement Report
The Daily Telegraph denies a report that Mr. Gladstone will retire from Liberal leadership. London dispatches state the Liberal paper has authorization to reject the claim as unfounded.
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Gladstone
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Liberal
Republican Gain of Ten Seats in Senate First Ballot
Paris January 4 Elections for the French Senate yielded Premier de Freycinet 579 of 665 votes in Seine and Jules Ferry 723 of 997 in Vosges. Other named returns include Barbey, Arago, Dautresme, Foucher de Carei, Teisserene de Bort, Casimir-Perier, and Biskra. In Rouen Waddington defeated Pouyer Quertier. On first ballots Republicans gain ten seats.
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Department of the Seine
Premier de Freycinet
Jules Ferry
Department of Vosges
M. Barbey
Marine
Arago
Dautresme
Foucher de Carei
Teisserene de Bort
Casimir- Prior
Biskra
M. Wadding
Encouraging Strikers voices rise in London meeting
Michael Davitt declared London railway workers back Scotland’s call for shorter hours at a mass trade union event. John Burns urged big unions to send 5000 pounds to Scotland immediately, planning to travel to Glasgow next day. In Glasgow, Councillor Tait urged reinstated workers to rejoin strikers, warning of an uneasy stance if they stayed apart.
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London
Michael Davitt
John Burns
Scotland
Glasgow
Tait
Funeral of Professor Schliemann Attended by Royals and Dignitaries
In Arhens on January 4 the funeral of Professor Schliemann was held with attendance by the King the Duke of Sparta Premier Deliannis M Tricoupis M Dragounis and most of the cabinet ministers. Also present were the American and German ministers and Greek leaders Kavradias and Rangabe. A meeting at Professor Waldstein's house followed with eulogistic speeches.
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Insurrection of the Natives in Caroline Islands
Jan 4 report from San Francisco says insurrection and bloodshed grip the Caroline Islands among natives and Spanish troops. Admiral Belknap sent the cruiser Alliance to Penapi to protect missionaries and property. Natives oppose Spanish protectorate and new taxes, sparking clashes. Armed natives, drunken troops, gatling fire, and retreat into bushy areas described as war spreads across islands.
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Caroline Islands
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Penapi
Anderson
Jalut
Ately
Spain
Emma Abbott Shows Improvement in Utah Telegraphed Update
Telegrams from Salt Lake City report Emma Abbott improving after brief illness. Physicians hold slight hopes for recovery as of ten tonight, with signs of progress noted by her medical team in Denver.
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Denvur
Col
Salt Lake City
Emma Abbott
Boston Store Half Price Sale With 100 Extra Staff
Largest stock of one kind of merchandise in Boston offered at half price. 100 extra salespeople engaged and space expanded by moving the Men's Hat and Cap Department into the Shoe Department to handle large crowds. All goods visible for sale. no examinations allowed and all sales final.
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Boston
Wounded Knee clash across Nebraska fronts
A series of reports from Gordon Nebraska to Lincoln and Denver recount fierce fighting between Sioux and troops dispatched by General Miles to bury dead Indians from Wounded Knee. No deaths reported though Indians wounded. scouts confirm battles near White River and Pine Ridge with heavy fire and civilian alarm.
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Crew of Nova Scotia Bark in Distress off Navassa
The Pacific Mail steamship Newport reports the Nova Scotian bark James H. Hamlin, from St. Lucia to Mobile, in distress about fifteen miles north of Navassa on December 15. The entire Hamlin crew were down with yellow fever. the second mate died after leaving St. Lucia. Newport aided for four hours with surgeon, medical stores, and provisions but could not take off the crew, who refused rescue, while the bark remained under Jeremic pilot and two shallow water sailors. The steamer continued its voyage, while hopes rise of reaching port with the bark intact.
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Two Killed in Sleigh Hit Near Amherst and Hadley
A sleigh returning from Amherst was struck by a Central railroad train at the crossing between Amherst and Hadley. Two people died instantly Henry B Learned and Miss Mabel Hinckley. Others aboard—Charles W Bond Edwin Bond Fannie L Plimpton Lulu Adams—were bruised but not seriously hurt. Learned was entering Amherst Agricultural College and Edwin Bond was a Swarthmore College student.
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Coffee crop in Java falls to lows after drought
From Java in Washington Jan 4 the Bureau of American Republics reports an almost total coffee crop failure. The crop is estimated at about 16 percent of former annual averages, signaling severe supply disruption.
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Bureau of Amercan Republics
Hostiles Reenforced at Standing Rock after Desertions
Yates North Dakota January 4 A large number of young warriors from the Standing Rock agency have gone south to join hostiles in the Bad Lands. At least one thousand deserters are suspected as factions blame the killing of Sitting Bull. The Eighth Cavalry under Captain Fountain and Twenty Second Infantry near New England City move to aid squelch the uprising with troops ready for Fort Lincoln.
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Continuation Lamp Sale Slashes Prices Again
Demand for LAMPS and VALES has been so strong that we cut prices to half. To satisfy buyers we have opened a fresh reserve stock selection and placed more desirable goods on counters at the same low figure. Early comers will find several RAKE BARGAINS available.
Crow scouts join infantry for Powderville mission
Hi Lena Montana January 4 report notes Mat Velle of the First Cavalry arriving at Miles City with Troop D and sixty Crow scouts and camp gear. They head Monday with three Twenty-fifth Infantry companies to Powderville to join Major Arnold. Crow visit Cheyenne near the fort sing and dance while Cheyennes are at war, elevating Crow prospects against the Sioux.
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Whitesides voices Wounded Knee battle as accident
A Pine Ridge dispatch quotes Major Whitesides saying the Wounded Knee battle was an accident and that instructions from Washington were followed. The report notes Omana Nebraska and Pine Ridge as locations while detailing immediate reactions and official statements.
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Wounded Knee
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