Why They Hate the Senator and the Behring Sea Silence
The Farmers Alliance in Ohio aims to defeat Senator Sherman, branding him a friend of the money power and villain of silver. Gerrymandered districts threaten Republican majorities, and Alliance influence grows in rural areas, risking Campbell’s reelection and a Republican minority in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Farmers’ Alliance
Ohio
Cincinnati
Alliance
McKinley
Campbell
Calvin S. Brice
John Sherman
Duel in Chicago Leaves Baron Wounded Unknown Southerner
Chicago tale details a fatal looking duel between Baron Rudolf Kalnoky de Korospatak and a unnamed Southerner over a romance with actress Mittie Atherton. The baron slipped onto the opponent’s sword, wounding him in the neck after a brief clash at Jackson Park. The baron’s fate remains uncertain with allies tending his wound.
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Chcaco
Chicago
Baron Rudolf Kalnoky de Korospatak
Count Kalnoky
Vienna
Richelieu
Rudolph Kalnoky
New York
Carlson
Kalnoky
Natale of
Servia
Louisville
South
Kainoky
Jackson Park
Mr. Carlson
Baron Kalnoky
Atlanta
Duello
Cincinnati
Slyde Park
A Fight on the Pungwe Storms Beira Area in Africa
Despatch from Lourenzo Marques reports British expedition under H H Johnston attacked by Portuguese troops on the Pungwe River. Seven Portuguese killed, British losses unknown. Beira raid saw mails seized, vessels detained, and sixteen expedition members imprisoned. Lord Randolph Churchill notes a May 12 clash near Massikossi with 250 Europeans and 600 natives on the Portuguese side, seven killed.
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London
Lourenzo Marquez
Africa
Delagoa Bay
Brisk
Alfred L. Wins Joe
Pungwe
British South Africa Company
H. H. Johnston
Beira
Mashonaland
South Africa
Willoughby
Hhis
Lord Randolph Churchill
Cape Town
Pungwe River
Massikossi
South Africa Company
Umtassa
How Long Lord Salisbury Keeps Silent Over Behring Sea
The piece reports growing concern in Washington over Lord Salisbury’s lack of response to Secretary Blaine’s Behring Sea closed season proposal. It notes Blaine’s plea for enough lime to cover costs, warns of Canadian poachers approaching Victoria, and discusses potential government action while President and Elkins await a British reply.
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Lord Salisbury
Secretary Blaine
Behring Sea
Blaine
Seals Enough
British Foreign Office
Steve’’ Elkins
Elkins
Victoria
North American Fur Sealing Company
Belgium Names Monetary Commission For Policy Study
The Belgian King appoints a Monetary Commission to study foreign monetary legislation, circulation, production, and international metal distribution. Members include Alphonse Allard, Baeyens, De Lavelye, Jacobs, Levi Montefiore, and Sainchalette with Jacobs as president and Sainchalette as secretary.
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Belgium
Monetary Commission
Messrs
Alphonse Allard
Mint
Baeyens
General Society For the Promotion of
DeLavelye
University At
Liege
Jacobs
Levi Montefiore
Sainchalette
Sainchalette, Commissioner of Coins, Mr. Jacobs
Mr. Sainchalette
Roosevelt Scores A Point In Civil Service Case
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt welcomes the Attorney General turning the case over to the district attorney. He asserts a prima facie case against four men Baum Straun Johnson and Smith and says it is the duty to report the matter to department heads and the Attorney General for action. The offences relate to misconduct in the unclassified service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Civil Service
Young Kaum
Baum
Straun
Johnson
Smith
Safeguards Tighten Examinations in Civil Service
The article notes that under the spoils system personation in exams can occur, but is detectable with new safeguards. It praises Secretary Noble for prompt action and describes a new measure where appointees fill a blank at oath, which is then checked against handwriting in exam papers by the commission. Roosevelt referenced this safeguard during the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Roosevelt
Quaker City Short 39000 Arres ts Treas urer in Philadelphia
City Treasurer John Bardsley was arrested at his Germantown home after expert accountants found a 39000 discrepancy. Mayor Stuart coordinated the affidavit and a warrant for arrest was issued. Hearing is set for tomorrow as officials note funds drawn from the Third National Bank and Keystone Bank deposits.
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Philadelphia
Penn
John Bardsley
Germantown
Stuart
Bardsley
Warwick
Graham
Third National Bank
McClurkin to resign theology chair over voting stance
The Rev. J. K. McClurkin of the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Alleghany announces resignation from the chair of theology and history at the upcoming synod meeting in Pittsburg. He cites church discipline over ministers voting in elections and argues the ballot box expresses Christian convictions for righteous laws. He may switch to the United Presbyterian side as the split worsens, echoing 1843 tensions.
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Alleghany
Penn
J. K. McClurkin
Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Pittsburg
Reformed Presbyterian
McClurkin
United States
Supreme Court
Republic
Oor
Reformed Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian
Bank leaders held on 10000 bail in Philadelphia case
The hearing for Francis W. Kennedy and Henry H. Kennedy of the Spring Garden Bank, suspended since May 8, was continued. Bank records show $405,000 borrowed from Nov 1 to Dec 26, 1890, with $100,000 repaid and a $70,000 debt to the Clearing House plus $300,000 owed at suspension. Magistrate Wilhere found prima facie intent to swindle and set bail at 10,000 each.
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Indiana
Minnesota
Boise City
Lalage
New York
Beverly
Roosevelt
Young Raum
Utah
Steve” Elkins
Lord Salisbury
Senator Sherman
Farmers’ Alliance People of
Ohio
Fall River
Spring Garden Bank
Phillips Exeter
Manhattan Athletic Club
Cincinnati and
Philadelphia
Heber Newton
Francis W. Kennedy
Henry H. Kennedy
Drew
Treasury Department
John C. Boyd
Clearing House
Kennedy
Wilhere
Steamers Arrived From Europe and Canada at Various Ports
A list of steamers arriving in major ports from May 21 to May 28. Vessels include Rialto from Antwerp, Martello from Hull, Augusta Victoria from Hamburg, Rhaetia from Hamburg, Umbria from Liverpool, Procida from Hamburg, La Bretagne from Havre, Gothenburg City from New York, Stuart Service from Rio Janeiro, Amsterdam from New York, Lake Huron from Montreal, Etruria from New York, Westerland from New York, Virginian from Boston, Michigan from Boston, and more. Also noted are arrivals at Liverpool, Glasgow, Yokohama, Queenstown, Leith, Bremen, and other ports with multiple origin cities.
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Boston
Rialto
Antwerp
Martello
Hull
Eng
New York
Augusta Victoria
Hamburg
Rhaetia
Umbria
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Procida
la Bretagne
Havre
Gothenburg City
Stuart
Rio Janeiro
Amsterdam
Lake Huron
Montreal
Etruria
Westerland
Baltimore
Nova Scotian
Michigan
Varisian
Vancouver
al Brazennan
Francisco
Glasgow
Circe
Yokohama
China
San Francisco
Kongg Nong
Cape Hece
Oregon
Canopus
Queenstown
Arizona
Ae the Lizard
la Champagne
Newark
Leith
Crystal
Bremen
Thomas Turnbull
Charleson
Kensale
Ainsdale
Norfalk
Tory Ialand
Norwegian
Kinsale
Virginian
Sailed steamers to New York and Boston from London ports
May 24 report from London lists steamers Servia and Wisconsin bound for New York from Queenstown and China and Swansea to Baltimore from Liverpool with May 23 sailing dates for Columbia and Roman to Boston.
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Late Ship News
London
Servia
Wisconsin
Queenstown
New York
China
Swansea
Baltimore
Columbia
Roman
Liverpool
Boston
Mellin's Food Offers Substitute For Mother's Milk
No one would feed an infant on beef or mutton yet farinaceous foods harm infants. Mellin's Food is prepared for easy assimilation by the youngest child and forms the only substitute for mother's milk.
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Mellin
War in Chile Report Highlights Government Gains
Paris May 24 A Chilean legation dispatch claims Government forces win on land and sea. The torpedo attack by Almirante Condell against insurgent transports caused heavy losses and mutinies. Imperial bombarded Iquique. Condell chased fleeing rebels and captured Taltal with many prisoners as insurgent fortunes grow dire.
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Paris
Legation
Santiago
Almirante Condell
Quiaue
Tacna
Imperial
Iquique
Almirante Condeil
Taltal
Extraordinary criminal Eugene Mercier faces death sentence
Paris reports Eugene Mercier a former customs official and respected family man was sentenced to death for a string of crimes. He murdered the abbe of Circourt and his housekeeper, robbed a presbytery, and set fire to conceal the acts. He killed a young boy to wed a widow and wounded the widow's brother before burning the house, with neighbors saving the wounded man.
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Paris
Nancy
Eugene Mercier
Mercier
Circourt
Jadal
Jadail
Czar to Attend Paris Exhibition Amid Moscow Visit
Paris May 24 The Czarist visit to the Moscow exhibition faced a contrempt but the issue was settled and the Czar and family will depart for Moscow tomorrow. The Czar will be greeted by the French Charge d Affaires and will spend four days in Moscow as preparations for his reception are completed.
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Paris
M. Ribot
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Count Vauvineux
Brazil Decree Divides Legations Into Two Classes
Washington May 24 The Bureau of the American Republics reports Brazil has issued a decree dividing its foreign legations into two classes. First class covers the United States Germany France Great Britain Chile Argentine Republic Uruguay Italy and Portugal with envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary of the first class. Second class includes Austria Hungary Belgium Bolivia Spain Mexico Paraguay Peru Russia the Vatican Switzerland and Venezuela with envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary of the second class.
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Washington
Bureau of the American Republics
Brazil
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Chile
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
Italy
Portugal
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Bolivia
Spain
Mexico
Paraguay
Peru
Russia
Vatican
Switzerland
Venezuela
Baron Hirsch Plans Jewish Colony in Argentina
Baron Hirsch stated in Paris that the Argentine Republic would host the proposed Jewish colony not Uruguay. He aims to purchase 6,000,000 acres. Commissioners to Buenos Aires report favorable prospects for settlement and initial experiment, with potential future land purchases in Canada, seeking milder climate.
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Baron Hirsch
Paris
The Pope Requests Details On New Orleans Dispute
A Rome dispatch to Figaro says the Pope wrote Cardinal Gibbons seeking details of the New Orleans dispute and its impact on Italians. He asks for an equitable solution to the questions raised by the lynchings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Paris
Figaro
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
American Students in Paris Observes Association Anniversary
Paris May 24 The American Students Association anniversary was celebrated last evening with Consul-General Ring delivering the address and Mrs. Frank Leslie giving a recitation. New York’s Mrs. Blauvelt Smith sang while Hon. Whitelaw Reid United States Minister attended the event.
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Paris
American Students’ Association
Ring
Frank Leslie
Blauvelt Smith
New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Mala Vita Trial Ends in Bari with 199 Convictions
In Bari the Mala Vita Society trial concludes with 14 acquittals and 185 members sentenced to prison terms from six months to fifteen years. The proceedings involve 179 defendants and reflect a broad crackdown on the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mala Vita
Komi
Bari
Mala Vita Society
Steamer collision sinks vessels on the Mersey
In the River Mersey a collision caused the steamers Lestris and Mersey to sink. Four persons drowned in the incident reported from London on May 24.
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Mersey
London
Lestris
May inspection prompts low prices for re upholstery work
May is the month to examine furniture and plan re upholstery, with careful estimates and exceptionally low figures due to summer availability. The ad urges sending pieces needing polishing repairs recovery or re upholstery, promising low prices and a quick turnaround.
Chilean Transport News Reaches San Francisco in Seafaring Tale
Reports from San Francisco recount a Chilean transport sighting at sea and a pursued ship passing a steamer off Acapulco. Washington denies further corroboration while the affair continues to echo in maritime circles.
Itata and Charleston chase near Acapulco details
The Colima reports sighting the Itata and Charleston near Acapulco on May 13 to 16. The Itata carried 800 tons of coal and and was chased by the Esmeralda while the Charleston sought a rendezvous. Rumors claim a Chilean Congressional deal with the United States to surrender the Itata and avoid further pursuit. Senator Trumbull comments on Washington.
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San Francisco
Charleston
Itata
Acapulco
Stata
Colima
City of
Mexico
Remey
Aquique
Panama
Bara
Iquique
Congressional Party of
Chile
United States
Callao
Richard Trumbull
Insurgent Party
Washington
Washingtron
Navy Department
Tracy
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Harrison and Elkins
Behring Sea Matter
Commissioner Roosevelt
Cially
Trian
British South African Company
peArl
Thavion) Street
Shreve, Crump & Low Gos
Washington Street
Sea Island
Hewins & Hollis, Outfitters
Hamilton Place
Geo. H. Lloyd
Washington St
Sromfeld St
C.F. Appleton
Gentlemen’s Shoes
Clobe Building
Falmer
All Newedealers
John HL
Pray
Age Immanuel Church
Marblehead
Academy of Music
Northampton
Presbyterian General Assembly
Lord Romilly
Cily
Phillips Brooks
Kearsarge
Trinity Church
Naval Battalion
Charles
New Social Science Institute
J. W. Higginson
E. A. Horton
Brooks
B. F. DeCosta
Bishop Perry
Iowa
Lindsay
Hingham
E. J. Hale
Kenen Thomas
Brookline
Newport
Newront
Continental Steamboat Company
Here
Providence
Quaker City
The
Czar
Tromont
Panes Furniue Co
Canal ST
Tate
News of the Chilean Transport
Robert
Minnie
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