Prince of Wales Baccarat Trial Ends Week with Defense Case
In London on the fifth day of the baccarat scandal trial the jury examined counters linked to Tranby Croft and heard Mrs. Lycett Green and Mrs. Arthur Wilson describe alleged cheating by Sir William Gordon Cumming. The Earl of Coventry testified to confronting the defendant and reported five witnesses against him. The defense closed its case as Sir Charles Russell spoke, and the court adjourned. The Methodists of South Wales issued a rebuke over the prince’s involvement.
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London
Jane
Queen’s Bench
Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice
Prince of Wales
Tranby Croft
Wilson
Lycett Green
Arthur Wilson
Arthur Stanley Wilson
Lady Coventry
Mrs. Wilson
Sir William Gordon Cumming
William Gordon Cumming
Charles Russell
Owen Williams
Lord Coventry
General Williams
Sir Charles Russell
Methodists of Wales
Canpirr
Methodists of South Wales
Barrimore
Alastar Penrose Gordon Cumming
Maryland
The
Herald
Carroll County
William
America
Rockies
Baccarat
Prince of Wales, Mr. Cumming
Loudon
Sir William
St. Vitus
Mr. Cumming
Berkeley Levett
Wilsons
Lady Brooke
Miss Maynard
New York
Passage Critiques Royal Conduct Prompting Public Offense
A letter expresses concern that the king's conduct offends religious sensibilities, drags the royal house from its esteemed position, and weakens the public affection and loyalty traditionally shown to the throne.
Brother of Sir William Cumming Defends Innocence in Baccarat Case
Alastar Penrose Gordon Cumming, a Maryland resident and brother of Sir William Gordon Cumming, tells Herald correspondent he believes his brother innocent. He describes Sir William as honorable, notes his finances, and questions the prince’s testimony. He recalls Sir William’s card playing and nervous habits and discusses potential impact on his military career.
Canadian Copyright Act debated in Ottawa session
Sir John Thompson urged the 1889 act as essential and pressed for immediate Canadian author protections. He defended the inoperative clause until proclamation, warned against delaying treaties, and urged imperial assent or home Parliament action to authorize Canada to press the act. He noted discussions with the Association of Authors and expected Imperial approval or parliamentary address.
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Ottawa
Ontario
England
Canada
John Thompson
Dalay
Association of Authors
United Kingdom
United States
The Itata Repairs Aftermath and Valparaiso Naval Rumor
The Itata awaits repairs in Valparaiso harbor before departing for San Diego escorted by the USS Charleston. The Junta claims contraband arms transfers from the Robert and Minnie near San Clemente, prompting protests to the U.S. about munitions possession. In Washington, reports of a Valparaiso harbor engagement by Mazallanes are met with skepticism by the Navy Department, noting no official mention from Admiral McCann and no rapid telegraph confirmation.
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Inqouique
Itata
San Diego
Cal
United States
Charleston
Junta
Robert
Minnie
San Clemente
Valparaiso
Washington
San Francisco
Mazallanes
Navy Department
McCann
Baltimore
Department
Duncan Taken To Court In Wales Murder Attempt
Duncan of Wash ington LD, charged with attempting to murder his wife near Kettws y Coed North Wales, was arranged for a hearing and committed for trial. Chief witness Evan Evans a quarryman farmer testified he found Duncan over his wife with a stone. two doctors said Mrs Duncan suffered a compound skull fracture.
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Duncan
London
K. C. Duncan
Washington
LD. C
Kettws-y-Coed
North
Wales
Evan Evans
Iwo
Mra
Treasury Secretary Foster Visits Sub Treasury in Wall Street
Secretary Foster met with banker leaders and law officials at the Sub-Treasury to discuss the extension of 4 percent bonds and related currency matters. He indicated no final decision but said he would decide on return to Washington, after meetings with Wall Street figures and Republican district leaders.
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New York
Jane
Foster
Treasury Department
Sub-Treasury
Mr. Roberts
Jesse Seligman
Seligman
Brayton Ives
Western National Bank
James D. Woodward
Hanover National Bank
Ives
Woodward
Sub- Treasury
Mr. Hepburn
Treasury
A. B. Boardman
Iracy, Macfarland, Ivins, Boardman & Platt
S. G. Nelson
Seaboard National Bank
Henry Clews
Logan C. Murray
United States National Bank
Boardman
Wall Street
Secretary of the Treasury
Roberts
Gould
Europe
Immigration Bureau
Barge
Chamber of Commerce
Cornelius N. Bliss
Mr. Foster
Lawyers’ Club
Republican County Committee
Washington
Old Dominion
Old Point
Last Hours Of Sir John Macdonald Reported
Ottawa bulletin at 2 p.m. states Sir John Macdonald is in a deteriorating state with rising pulse and weakening strength. Overnight notes describe a serious turn for the worse, with doctors warning death could come soon as the dying premier shows faint rallies and calls for champagne nourishment.
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Ottawa
Ont
John Macdonald
RK. W. Powelll
J. A. Grant
HM. P. Wright
Orthodox catechism lessons and church rules issued
M Pobiedonostzeff, head of the Holy Synod, issues regulations requiring students of all denominations to attend lessons in the orthodox catechism and mandating that industrial establishments have an orthodox church within twenty kilometres.
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M. Pobiedonostzeff
Sv. PerensBurg
Jane
The
Holy Synod
Contempt Case Ends as Lynn Man Is Released
Salem June 6 special to the Post Charles F Johnson of Lynn was jailed for contempt for refusing to sign a deed correction and failing to post bond but he was released after complying with the court order today.
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Salem
Charles F. Johnson
Lynn
Elevation of the Negro at Mohonk Conference
The fourth Lake Mohonk Negro Conference debated race issues with Southern and Northern leaders. Sessions advanced education, housing, and political rights for African Americans, urging federal and state support for schools, teachers, preachers, industrial training, homesteads, postal savings, and illiteracy elimination.
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Lake Monon
N. Y
Lake Mohonk
Hall
Brooklyn
Hickman
Atlanta University
John Glen
Baltimore
Woodworth
Tougaroo University
Mississippi
Clark
Smith College
Massachusetts
Rutherford &. Hayes
Friends of
South
Waison
Lhird
Postal Savings Bank
Phobe Couzins Case Rivals Board Of Lady Directors
A Chicago committee of professional and business women led by Eilen A. Martin and Dr Frances Dickson says the fight over Miss Phabre Couzins’s secretaryship of the World’s Fair Board of Lady Directors is a bid to preserve the board’s role. Funds are sought for litigation and meeting the board, with Catherine W. McCullough as treasurer and three Chicago lawyers retained for the Federal Circuit Court case.
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Eilen A. Martin
Frances Dickson
Phabre Couzins
Board of
Lady Managers
Catherine W. McCullough
Miss Couzins
Federal Circuit
Lere
Reform Churches Union Plan Approved at General Synod
At Assbury Park New Jersey the General Synod of the Reformed Church in America unanimously adopted the joint commission report on union with the Reformed Church in the United States The proposed constitution forming a Federal Synod was approved and sent to the denomination Classis for approval or disapproval Reports from Classis will be reviewed at the next Synod session.
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Assukry Park
N.J
General Synod of the Reformed Church In America
Joint Commission
Reformed Church
United States
Synod of the
Reformed Churches
General Synod
Salem Visit By Brad ford Academy Pupils
About twenty Brad ford Academy pupils guided by Miss Cram and Miss Edwards toured Salem with the Essex Institute party. They rode two barges visiting historic sites, examined the institute's collection, enjoyed lunch at Piunwimer Hall, explored the Cadet Armory and Athenwump, and studied at the Weabody Academy of Science. Professor Morse spoke on evolution’s impact on society while Professor Sears detailed botanical, microscopic and geological displays.
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Salem
Bradford Academy
Cram
Edwards
Essex Institute
Piunwimer Hall
Athenwump
Weabody Academy of Science
Morse
Sears
Canadian Livestock Interests Question U S Sheep Quarantine
In Parliament Mr McMullen urged the government to challenge the US quarantine on Canadian sheep and lambs accusing diseased European imports via Canada. Mr Haggart said papers from Washington would be sought and a full inquiry begun to avert the embargo's harm.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
McMullen
Canada
United States
Europe
Tardy Riser Stabbed During Dinner Fight in Birmingham Conn
Patrick Rawley and his stepfather Christopher Humphrey fought at dinner after Rawley overslept missing work. Humphrey stabbed Rawley in the back of the car, severing two arteries, then fled to the woods before being captured. Rawley remains in critical condition.
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Birmingham
Conn
Jane
Patrick Rawley
Christopher Humphey
Rawley
Humphrey
European sugar beet zone reports warm weather aids growth
London report says continuous warm weather is helping sugar beets develop uniformly across regions. Plants show encouraging appearance despite late season. Prices have recovered since week start as tender demand for June delivery remains below expectations and sellers lack pressure.
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London
Buenos Ayres Bank Run Ends. No Gold Needed
A London bank received a telegram from Buenos Aires stating the bank run there has ceased and that no gold will be required, signaling restored liquidity and market stability. The message comes amid ongoing financial pressure in the South American capital during June.
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Buenos Ayres
London
Shoemakers Convention Endorses Eight Hour Movement
The Shoemakers Convention of the Bout and Shoe Makers International Union finished its labors. It endorsed the National Clothing Operatives' Union label and condemned the contract system of the National League of Baseball Players. It adopted annual elections in the states and denounced Pinkerton detectives. Officers elected include General President Carlos Irish, General Secretary UH J Skettington, and General Treasurer Charles W Towne, with an executive board list. Delegates to the AFL were asked to coordinate timing of the eight hour move. The convention adjourned to meet in Chicago on June 1, 1892.
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Pinkerton
Carlos Irish
Hamilton
Canada
BR. F. Chalk
Kennebunk
Maine
UH. J. Skettington
Boston
Charles W. Towne
Rochester
New York
Judges urged to call extra sessions for quo warranto suits
In New Haven on June 6 Senators Fox and Holden met with a Democratic State Central Committee member and pressed that Judge Morris and Ir Alsop and their counsel ask Chief Justice Andrews to convene an extra session of the Supreme Court to resolve quo warranto cases. Colonel Dalton resigns at Salem drill.
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New Haven
Conn
Fox
Holden
Democratic State Central Committee
Morris
Ir Alsop
Andrews
Supreme Court
Sacre Coeur Basilica Opened by Paris Archbishops
In Paris on June 6 the archbishop with Lyons' cardinal and bishops of Versailles Orleans and Chartres opened Montmartre’s Sacre Coeur. The votive project begun after the Franco-Prussian war has lasted seventeen years and cost about 6 million dollars. The dedication featured opera artists performing with organ, harps and violins.
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Sacre Coeur
Paris
Lyons
Versailles
Orleans
Chartres
Montmartre
Europe
Opera Artisits
Regatta Committee Appointed for New England Race
President Walter Stimpson appointed the Regatta Committee for the New England Amateur Rowing Association races at Lawrence on July 4. Members include R. P. Webber, William L. Steadman, R. F. Brazier, Vesper Boat Club, E. McKenna, Haverhill Big, Sodi Sullivan, Crescent B.C., P. Berkley, Bradford B.C., M. J. Campbell, ace B.C., C. C. M. McDonald, Cumberland, William J. Walsh, Salem B.C., and N ge Harrington, Worcester B.C.
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Walter Stimpson
New England Amateur Rowing Association
Lawrence
R. P. Webber
William L. Steadman
Lawrence Canoe Club
R. F. Brazier
Vesper
Claud
Lowell
McKenna
Haverhill
Sodi Sullivan
Crescent B.C. P- Berkley
Bradford B.c
M. Jd. Campbell
Ace
Street Railroad Litigation in Salem Dispute
Special to the Post reports Naumkeag Street railroad sues Essex electric railroad for 5000 dollars over a frog crossing at Black House square. Lawmakers' prior permission from last year’s Aldermen will be scrutinized for legality as Essex line extends to the Willows.
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Salem
Naumkeag Street Railroad
Essex Electric Railroad
Essex Road
Naumkeag Road
Black House Square
Essex
The
Willows
Academy Field Day Sets Fresh Records at St. Jonnsbury
The third annual field day at St. Jonnsbury Vermont saw multiple academy records broken. E L Nye of Coventry won the mile walk in 7 16s. E Ellis claimed the 100 yards dash in 11 1 5s and Lutz’s cap finished with 11 1 5s. C O Lovell threw the hammer 72 feet.
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St. Jonnsbury
E. L. Nye
Coventry
E. Ellis
Lutz
C.O. Lovell
Rev Thomas Gatler Declines Georgia Episcopal Bishopric
MossLeg Ala June 5 special to the Register from Sewanee Tenn states that Rev Thomas H Gatler chancellor of the University of the South has declined the Episcopal bishopric of Georgia to which he was recently chosen.
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MossLeg
Ala
Sewanee, Tenn
Thomas H. Gatler
University of the South
Georgia
Dartmouth, Annexation Talks With New Bedford
A special Dartmouth town meeting heard a report from the committee negotiating with New Bedford about annexation. The committee said Dartmouth would agree only if New Bedford provided Padanaram. otherwise they want no part of the town joining New Bedford.
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Dartmouth
New Bepford
New Bedford
Assignees Appointed for Winona Paper Company
Springfield on June 6 reports T A Brown and H K Dexter were chosen as joint assignees to settle the insolvent affairs of the Winona Paper Company with no opposition.
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Winona Paper Company
Springfield
T. A. Brown
H. K. Dexter
Ellen Terry III Ill With Lung Congestion in London
London reports Miss Ellen Terry the actress is seriously ill with congestion of the lungs. The notice notes her condition as of June 6 and place in London. The report highlights her public profile and health concern without further details.
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Ellen Terry III
London
Ellen Terry
West End Petition Withdrawn for Track Location
The West End Street Railway Company asks Brookline Selectmen to withdraw petitions for Chestnut Hill avenue track and car house locations. They accept Boston granted location on their land near Beacon street and Chestnut Hill avenue within Boston limits. The house will sit on low land behind the Boston and Albany station about 160 feet back from Beacon street.
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West End
West End Street Railway Company
Brookline Selectmen
Chestnut Hill Avenue
City of
Boston
Beacon Street
Boston & Albany Railroad
Trolley Wire Break Delays West End Trains
About eight o'clock last evening the trolley wire over the inward track at Tremont and Royston streets parted. The wire did not fall, but electric passage was blocked for an hour or more. Company officials and repair gangs arrived quickly, a crowd gathered, no injuries or property damage occurred.
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West End
Tremont
Royston
Somerville YMCA General Secretary Wight Resigns
General Secretary A. M. Wight of the Somerville Y M C A resigns effective August 1 after four years in office. He leaves to move West with his ill wife. The Rev Edward D Mason also resigns as pastor of the Winter Hill Baptist Church in Somerville.
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Somerville
A. M. Wight
Somerville Y. M.C. A
Wight
Edward D. Mason
Winter Hill Baptist Church
Drowned Man Found At East Boston Pier
An unknown man about 50 to 60 years old fell from the Boston and Maine railroad pier on Marwinal street East Boston at 12 30 this morning and drowned. His body was recovered and placed in the morgue.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Marwinal Street
Boston
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