Chamberlain honored with freedom of Birmingham and talks on Anglo American relations
London March 28 Joseph Chamberlain received the freedom of Birmingham and spoke on the first object of the fisheries commission to foster neighborly relations between the United States and Canada. He predicted amicable settlement of all disputes with Britain and United States, praised American plenipotentiaries, and encouraged closer ties within an imperial federation kept by shared interests and peace.
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Atlantic
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John Bright
England
Prisoner Under Guard After Attempt on Life
A inmate is closely guarded following a bid to take his own life. Authorities fear another attempt and have stepped up custody to prevent harm.
German Floods Cause Vast Losses Across Regions
March reports describe floods across Germany and nearby areas with thirtynine to forty thousand rendered homeless. Rivers Elbe Vistula Oder Weser Fulda Eider overflow and cause widespread destruction with dozens of towns submerged and numerous deaths. Estimated damage tops $50 million and livestock losses reach ten thousand cattle.
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Vistula
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Varthe
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Bodrog
Hungary
Febergyarmat
Germany
Cassell
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Eider
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Lahn
Boitzenberg
Damitz
Dannenberg
Spain
Truth and contention in Kansas Pacific bond case
New York report outlines two accounts of negotiations between E L Andrews counsel for Kansas Pacific bondholders and George Gould of the trustees Sage and Gould. Andrews claims Gould suggested payments to avoid trouble. Gould replies that no bondholders sought redress and accuses Andrews of fraud and blackmail.
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E. L. Andrews
Kansas Pacific
Gould
Sage
George Gould
Andrews
Western Union
Mr. Andrews
Fellows
Mr. Gould
Alexandria
Lat
Jay Gould
Europe
America
Aldrews
Crouch
Maine
Cutting
Garrison
Missouri Pacific
Atlantic & Pacific
Stoop and Rens
Messrs. Gould and Sage
Deaney
District Attorney’s
Remarkably Low Priced Odd Coats Storewide Sale
A local store announces a one day and next day sale of 214 odd coats and 150 complete suits marked at 4.50 to 9.00, including uniforms and clerical coats. The sale targets a wide range of sizes and styles with goods shown starting at 9:30 this morning.
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Custom Department
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Tf Indicates Rainfall Trace Signals Snow Melt
A brief note explains that one inch of rain or melted snow equals ten inches of snow, highlighting how modest precipitation can significantly reduce snow depth.
New York Grand Jury Reports Early Election Fraud Evidence
The grand jury in New York reported that startling evidence of election frauds in the city had been presented. Witnesses for the defense were investigated by the Texas outrage committee.
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New York
Texas Outrage Committee
Gladstonian Randall elected for Gower division
In London on March 28 Mr Randall the Gladstonian candidate won the Gower seat in Glamorganshire with 3964 votes against Conservative Llewellyn 1858. The result described as a major Tory victory by the Pall Mall Gazette follows Liberal splits and miner influence.
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Liberal Union Club
Collins
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Dustix
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Daniel Hayes T Moriarty
Daniel
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County Kerry
Moriarty
Italian Sharpshooters Report Abyssinians Skirmish in Germany
Rome March 29 General San Marzano reports Italian sharpshooters clashed with an advancing Abyssinian detachment at 8 am after a half hour of firing the enemy halted. Large Abyssinian forces linger behind, with 15,000 troops at Naples ready to sail for Massowah. Separate dispatches note Emperor Frederick's health and political moves in Bulgaria and Russia.
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Open Coke Market Sparks Price War in Pennsylvan ia
In Pirrspura Pennsylvan ia a Coke Syndicate collapse led to an open market with sales under 125 dollars per ton and rumors of a 1000 worker strike. Producers refused higher terms, offering as low as one dollar per ton, while some operators threaten oven shutdown rather than sell at that price.
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Penn
Coke Syndicate
Are the Hogs Dangerous
Packer officials in this city dismiss concerns about imported swine products following remarks by the President and reports from Berlin and Marseilles. Mr. North of C H North & Co says trichinosis fears are overblown and cites one past outbreak tied to swill-fed hogs and rats. He argues proper cooking eliminates the danger, notes little pork importation, and supports continued high hog-raising standards. Mr. John P. Squire and others concur.
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France
North
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House of Correction
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John P. Squire
Western Union Chief Testifies on Interstate Telegraph Bill
Dr Norvin Green president of the Western Union Telegraph Company testified before the Senate interstate commerce committee on the Spooner bill. He described corporate operations cost claims and the impracticality of 10 cent government telegraph messages. He argued a single system gives public and company benefits and cited an $8,000,000 valuation. He urged limits on damages for delays and sought clearer liability rules regarding subpoenas for telegrams.
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West End Employees Seek ten hour day by law in Boston
Petition submitted to the Massachusetts House by West End Street Railway Company workers requests a law limiting the workday to ten hours within twelve hours, citing humane concerns and benefits shown by Metropolitan railroad experience. Leaders report strong petition support and aim for peaceful resolution, with a joint committee to meet April 2.
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