Emperor in final hours as Kaiser nears death
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor in grave condition with doctor teams failing to halt decline. Crowds outside Wilhelmstrasse and Potsdam chancellery track latest bulletin. Prince Bismarck and Crown Prince visit, while Empress remains at bedside. London confirms Berlin despatch stating no hope of recovery.
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Copper Trade Slows as Syndicate Skips Purchases
At the New York metal exchange copper was offered to French syndicate agents who refused to buy. No bids met the 16.60 spot price, while a single sale of 250,000 pounds was noted. London futures reportedly fell 15 shillings, with brokers anticipating ongoing syndicate influence on market activity.
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New York
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Hopelessly Divided New England Delegation Heads to Chicago
A Boston and Albany station scene shows New England Republicans bound for the Chicago convention. Massachusetts figures include ex-Congressman Wilkinson and Governor Marble among others, while the Maine group lists Prescott, Allen, Manley, Boutelle and others. The Maine camp will meet at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago as proceedings unfold.
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Jesse Gove
Blaine
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Senator Hoar
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Young’s
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Biddeford
Samuel H. Allen
Thomaston
Augusta
Tun Extruss at eight sixty in Jor pax outfits
Tun Extruss priced at 8.60 features among Jor pax. Manse and Co. showcases the latest style in costumes.
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Manse & Co
Bostonian Wins Suit Over Cable Scheme Investment
John V. Lewis of Boston, president of the Cottonseed Oil Trust, won a $10,800 verdict in the New York Supreme Court against Wallace C. Andrews of cable railroad and steam heating fame. Lewis claimed he invested $10,000 in 1886 on assurances of a good return. A like suit by W. H. Burnett of Chicago is pending in the same court.
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John V. Lewis
Boston
Cottonseed Oil Trust
Supreme Court
Wallace C. Andrews
Cable Railroad
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W. H. Burnett
Chicago
Steamers Arrived and Departed Across Atlantic Ports
A string of ship movements dated June shows arrivals and departures at major ports. Vessels include Ydun from Saracoa to Foston, Montana from Baltimore to London, and Bolivia from the Mediterranean to New York, with multiple ships en route to Liverpool, Montreal, and Havana.
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le Chatelier
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Manhattan
Reorganization of the Spanish Cabinet Names New Ministers
Maprio reports a cabinet reorganization naming Premier Senor Sagasta and ministers including Armijo Puigcerver Moret Martinez Canalejas O'Ryan Rodriguez Inuiz Cap depon. The list specifies foreign affairs finance interior justice commerce war marine colonies.
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Senor Armijo
Senor Puigcerver
Interior
Senor Moret
Justice
Senor Martinez
Senor Canalejas
O’ Ryan
Senor Rodriguez
Senor Inuiz Capdepon
Irish Nationalists to Raise Question on Prisoner Treatment
At a London meeting chaired by Mr. Parnell Irish Nationalists decided to raise in the House of Commons a query on brutal treatment of political prisoners in Ireland and forthcoming wholesale evictions. A committee was formed to craft a resolution thanking American bodies for their reception of Messrs Esmonde and Arthur O'Connor.
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Mccarthy
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Messrs
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Stanley in Trouble as Congo Fight Wounds Explorer
Brussels dispatch reports from Kinshasa that Arabs allege Henry M. Stanley was wounded in a clash with natives. One half of his escort reportedly deserted afterward, and Tippo Tib had not sent the promised convoy to Stanley.
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Frederick
Kalnoky
England
Austria
Brussels
Lisbon
Congo
Kinshassa
Henry M. Stanley
Tippo Tib
England and Austria Align in Balkan Policy
Count Kalnoky, the Imperial foreign minister, told the delegation that in recent months no lasting change has occurred in Balkan affairs. He said Balkan interests are European interests and that England supports them with Austria. He noted Madrid's legation rising to embassy was significant.
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England
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Madrid
Mapleson Bankruptcy and Ascot Meeting Highlights
London June 14 The Bankruptcy Court sanctioned a £500 relief scheme for Colonel Mapleson as £40,000 in claims were lodged, £25,000 withdrawn. At Ascot, Timothy won the gold cup with Diassaphernes second and Tenebreuse third among five starters. Satiety took the twenty-sixth biennial stakes, John Elder second, Ixia third. Phil won the Rous memorial, Seabreeze second, Renown third. Donovan won the new stakes, Gulliver second, Evergreen third. Deuce of Clubs won the all-aged stakes with Hortense second and Italica third. Ossory and Galore dead heated for the St James Palace stakes, prizes shared. Lord Rosebery urged linking local government measures to Irish Home Rule. Gladstone sent a letter offering best wishes and confidence in Home Rule victory. General Wolseley’s adjutant-general term extended two years. Paris reports plan to raise funds for a sword of honor for General Boulanger. Senate to stage a grand demonstration against constitutional revision before recess. Bern reports Emperor Frederick telegram to open talks with Count Zedlitz Trutzschler to fill Prussia’s interior minister vacancy.
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Ascot
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Diassaphernes
Tenebreuse
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John Elder
Ixia
Phil
Seabreeze
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Gulliver
Evergreen
Deuce of Clubs
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Italica
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Galore
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General Sheridan In Stable Condition At Midnight Bulletin
Holding his own in Washington General Sheridan's condition remains substantially the same as the last bulletin. At midnight officials report no new developments beyond the improvement shown earlier in the week. He has rested well and slept much with no relapse or coughing attack this evening.
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Salem Lead Works Fire Levels Plant and Losses
Late this afternoon a blaze at the Salem Lead Company between Saunders and Pearl streets destroyed the main four story lead works housing 200 to 800 tons of lead and valuable machinery. Firefighters arrived quickly. however the building and contents were a total loss with estimates between 100000 and 125000 dollars fully insured. The corroding sheds were saved and rebuilding is expected. insurance coverage listed with multiple companies.
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Elkwood Wins Suburban Stakes at Sheepshead Bay Track
About 35,000 fans saw an unusually strong field race one and one quarter miles. Seventeen starters endured four false starts before Joe Cotton, Hidalco and Triboulet led early. Elkwood overtook Terra Cotta near the wire to win by a short head with Terra Cotta second and Firenzi third. Post odds were Elkwood 8 to 1, Terra Cotta 8 to 6. Mutuals paid $229 25 straight and $101 45 place. Value of stake to Winner $3875.
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Triboulet
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Terra Cotta
Elkwood
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Late Ship News Oregon Sail from Liverpool to Montreal
London reports the steamer Oregon sails from Liverpool today bound for Montreal. The brief item notes the voyage as part of the late ship news roundups with emphasis on the sailing date and destination.
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Late Ship News
London
Oregon
Montreal Todays
Convention Straws Showing Wind Blowing From Several Points
In Curiaco June 14 the Veteran Union League of Chicago hosted an informal reception for Mrs. John A. Logan. The event aimed to undermine the Gresham movement in Illinois and urged supporters of Mrs. Logan to back Governor Alger of Michigan. Syracuse June 14 Chauncey M. Depew spoke to Syracuse Medical College graduates before heading to Chicago. Denver June 14 California Oregon Nevada GOP delegates arrived for Chicago with 160 members and backed Blaine for first on the ticket. New York June 14 Kings county GOP delegates left for Chicago for the convention.
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Blaine
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Beheading Murder in Bristol Ends in Suicide
Deacon Isaac Bronson killed his wife Melinda P. Bronson with an axe then fatally cut his own throat, collapsing beside the bed. A visiting worker, J A Pond, found the scene. Authorities cite insanity over the past month as motive.
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J. A. Pond
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