Balmaceda and Egan in Chile Crisis Report
A letter from an English warship officer at Valparaiso states Balmaceda insulted the American Minister Patrick Egan and the French Minister. Egan renewed relations under threats from Senor Godoy. Admiral Brown’s cablegram indicates Chile’s congressional victory. U.S. officials consider official recognition and accrediting its envoys as next steps.
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Loxpon
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Patrick Egan
Egan
Senor Godoy
Department of State
Bgalmaceda
Chile
United States
Moatt
Iquique
Messrs
Waldo Siva
Senate
Ramon Baros Luco
House of Representatives
Senor Montt
Navy
Santiago
Messrs.Silva
Luca
Gaquedano
Aluminum boat first of its kind by Esher Wyss Co
The Esher Wyss Co in Zurich has produced the world’s first practical aluminum boat using electric current. The craft mirrors a ten person steam launch, powered by a naphtha motor with a continuously lit flame. Hull and fittings are all aluminum with a slate gray finish, including polished metal accents. The boat was tested on Lake Zurich before its shipment to the Frankfort exposition.
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Zurich
B. B
Monica
Esher
Wyss & Co
Wm Zurich
Europe
Frankfort
Germany
Davitt as Irish challenger to Parnell in coming election
Centry reports Davitt, popular in Ireland and Britain, plans to contest several Irish seats where Parnell has signaled he will run. He aims to use his appeal to bolster anti-Parnellite prospects. Meanwhile calls grow to pause Parnell’s public life, hoping for a post victory leadership return.
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Charles Stewart Parnell
Michael Davitt
Parnell
Justin McWarthy
Davitt
Cuban Father Slays Alligator to Save Son
In Havana a man Camilo Marin and his two sons Andres and Manuel were near Tunas de Zaza when the elder son Andres was dragged into the river Callabacca by a large alligator. Marin fought the beast with a machete, killed it, and rescued his son who was badly wounded but expected to recover. the other boy was unharmed.
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Havana
Camilo Marin
Andres
Manuel
Tunas de Zaza
Callabacca
Marin
Russia Plans Two 25 Million Rouble Paper Issues
St Petersburg reports Finance Minister Vishnegradsky has issued ukases to circulate two new paper rouble sums of 25 million each. A rumor says another 50 million issue may follow backed by gold in the State Bank. A high duty on white wheat is expected and a demand to ban bread exports arises amid actions against rye loaves.
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St. Peterssuna
M. Vishnegradsky
Ukase
Novoe Vremya
Town Hall at Somerein Blown Up Hurts Three
A Presburg dispatch reports the Somerein Town Hall twelve miles from Presburg was wrecked by an early morning gasoline explosion. Two hundred kilos stored in the cellar supplied gas lighting for the hall. Three people in the vicinity were fatally injured.
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Vienna
Presburg
Hungary
Somerein
German order eases ban on American swine imports
The Reichsgesetzblatt publishes an order allowing import of live pigs pork and sausages of American origin when certified as examined under American rules and found free from health dangers. The Chancellor instructed officials to implement the order immediately.
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Deru
Reichsgesetzblatt
Protecting the Forts of Friedrichsort From Sea Attack
Extensive experiments begin at Friedrichsort to shield forts by a field of submarine mines. Merchants must take a pilot aboard when passing Friedrichsort and continue to do so until mines are removed.
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Kien
Friedrichsort
Balkan War Cloud Dispersed Says Vienna Telegram
Vienna dispatch reports the Balkan cloud has dispersed Russia advising Serbia to postpone maneuvers. Contd on second page.
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London
Vienna
Tikes
Balkan
Russia
Servian
Progress of investigations into Philadelphia scandals
A Philadelphia report notes John Bardsley and several city and county officials may face impending prison terms. City Treasurer Wright spearheads a driver against mercantile appraiser frauds, accusing a systematic scheme of swindling that could implicate Auditor-General McCamant and District Attorney Graham. Wright seeks broader state-backed inquiry as Republican papers critique local councils and Mayor Stuart. The piece urges electing Wright to his appointed post and backing honest state officials to expose municipal rot.
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New York
Evening Post
Philadelphia
John Bardsley
Wright
Patterson
Bardsley
Evening V Post
Wight
Ile
Graham
McCamant
Wanamaker
Council
Stuart
Knickerbocker Company Suspends Operations in New York
A despatch reports the Knickerbocker Grain and Stock Exchange Company suspending. Its main office is Albany with branches in Syracuse Rochester Elmira and other cities including Montreal and Massachusetts. A New York office at 61 New Street called Manhattan Grain & Stock Exchange appears to be its New York arm used to wire quotes. The Albany manager Mr lisher said the Knickerbocker has gone up but liabilities are unclear.
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New York
Knickerbocker Grain and Stock Exchange Company
Albany
New Foglandf
Syracuse
Rochester
Elmira
Montreal
Massachusetts
New Street
Manhattan Grain & Stock Exchange
Knickerbocker Company
Lisher
Knickerbocker
Salem Will Probate Contested by Hopkins Heir
Timothy Hopkins, adopted son of the late Mark Hopkins, arrives from the West to contest the will of Mrs. Edward F. Searles in Salem Massachusetts. Lawyers Russell Wilson and Judge Boalt say the case will be fought to the end as the will comes up for probate next Tuesday amid no contest notices at the probate office.
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Foster
New Engana
Treasury
Fall River
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Pattison
Mark Hopkins-Leakes
Salem
New England
Pittsburg
New York
Timothy Hopkins
Mark Hopkins
West
Edward F. Searles
Hopkins
Russell Wilson
Boalt
San Francisco
Mass
Searles
Fall River Wages Cut Decision Worries City
The Fall River manufacturers plan wage cuts in October, risking about 14000 dollars weekly loss to operatives and impacts on traders. Businessmen condemn the move and say curtailment should have started earlier, while some mill owners welcome market gains and delay reporting the reduction.
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Fal River
Fall River
Manufacturers’ Association
Pony polo match halts as Newports face Myopias at Hamilton
Sept 3 Special to the Post reports the Newport and Myopia Cups pony polo clash at Hamilton drew a large North Shore crowd. Newport lineup J S Stevens T A Havemeyer Jr W K Thorn K L Agassiz handicap sixteen. Myopia A P Gardner R S Shaw second J Parker J M Appleton handicap fifteen. Myopias led 5 to 0 after 12 goals, Appleton Shaw and Gardner praised. Thorn and Agassiz noted for fine play. Tomorrow Hinghams to meet a picked Myopia team.
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Hamilton
North Shore
Thorn
Newports
Agassiz
Hinghams
Myopia
250th Anniversary of Pillsbury Settlement Celebrated
A large crowd gathered in Newburyport to mark the 250th anniversary of William Pillsbury's settlement in New England. Hon. A. E. Pillsbury delivered the welcome address. officers elected include president A. E. Pillsbury and secretary E. L. Pillsbury. A meal followed with speeches, a home stead tour, and inspections, ending late in the afternoon.
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Newburyport
William Pillsbury
New England
Pillsbury
A. E. Pillsbury
Boston
BE. L. Pillsbury
Charlestown
John N. Pillsbury
Smith's College
Emily A. Getchell
W.S. Pillsbury
Derry
N. H
E. L. Pillsbury
Charles 5. Pillsbury
Biddeford
Fraternity
Association
Pillsbury Homestead
Sligh Street
Freshman Class Boosts Amherst College Enrollment Significantly
Amherst Massachusetts Agricultural College opened the fall term with 62 freshmen, bringing total enrollment to about 175, possibly a record. President Goodell is temporarily abroad due to ill health, with Professor C H Fernald acting as head in his absence until January 1, while most faculty remain in place.
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Amherst
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Goodell
C. H. Fernald
Illinois Cavalry Monuments Dedicated at Gettysburg
Dedication of Illinois monuments to the Eighth and Twelfth Cavalry took place in Gettysburg Pennsylvania with a large crowd. The service was directed by Jacob Gross W N Taylor and W M Lut of the regiments and included joint prayers orations and music.
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Gettysburg
Penn
State of Illinois
Eighth
Twelfth Illinois Cavalry
Jacob Gross
Highty-second Infantry
W. N. Taylor
Eighth Cavalry
W. M. Lut
Twelfth Cavalry
Spinners Strike at Pontoosuc Woollen Company
In Pittsfield on September 3 the ten spinners at Pontoosuc Woollen Company walked out for higher pay. They earned 30 cents per hundred run and sought 35. The boss spinner refused. Superintendent Francis agreed to determine typical wages and resolve the issue, but the strikers refused to delay. If not resolved quickly the strike could disrupt the mill.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Pape
Massachusetts
Board of Agriculture
Pontoosuc
Pittsfield
Normal
Gridgewater
Richard Edwards
PItTsFig_p
Pontoosuc Woollen Company
Yvhey
Francis
Workers Migrate to Hartford After Chick Bros Evictions
Sept. 3 report says displaced Chick Bros workers, including shoemakers and stitching machine operators, have accepted jobs at a Hartford Conn shoe establishment as no terms could secure their return. They depart at once. A 26 cent per case price-list discrepancy between the International Union and Chick Bros is noted. An attempt may be made to urge the International Council to brand the factory a scab shop.
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Haverhill
Chick Bros
Hartford
Conn
International Union
International Council
Steamers Arrived From Various Ports At Seaports
Ships arriving include Parkmore from London at Poston September 8 and Sama from Jamaica at Boaton September 8. Ilabana from Ilavana and England from London reported at New York on September 3. Cremuon from Hamburg for Peston noted. Rugia and Normannia sailed from New York to Hamburg on September 4. Fulda left New York for Bremen via Southampton on September 3. Gardenia, Connemara, and others listed as arriving from New York with dates and destinations.
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Poston
Parkmore
London
Boaton
Sama
Jamaica
New York
Ilabana
Ilavana
England
Philadelphia
Indiana
Liverpool
Halifax
Cremuon
Hamburg
Peston
Rugia
Seally
Normannia
Southampton
Fulda
Bremen
St Raceire Ang
Gardenia
Fort Bates
Connemara
Talleyen
al Bmighdy
Malo
Mga Alvalagivde
Pennsylvania Democrats Rally Behind Cleveland in State Reform Drive
Harrisburg Democrats at the state convention vow to oust Republicans from Auditor General and State Treasury, praising Grover Cleveland and Governor Pattison while denouncing corruption. The platform urges a sound currency, tariff reform, and honest administration, with emphasis on cleansing state offices.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Auditor-General
Grover Cleveland
Willis Bland
Reading
Cleveland
Pauson
Bland
Commonwealth
John Bardsley
Philadelphia
Committee On Resolutions
Kerr
State Committee
Opera House
Pattison
H. Willis Bland
Treasury
Robert E. Pattison
Thomas Jefferson
George W. Skinner
Fulton County
Republican Party of
Grand carved settle offered with elaborate design
A new model of fine settle priced to suit any buyer who governs purchases like an absolute monarchy. Two carved beasts flank the kettle, a wide arched roof over the seat, nine-hook branches from oxidized silver pillars, and richly decorated intaglio carvings. Catalogue available free with five 2-cent stamps.
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Monseigneur
Political indictment denounces Republican misdeeds in Pennsylvania
A sweeping critique accuses Republican leaders in Philadelphia and the state of embezzlement, corruption, and abuse of public funds. It condemns officials including John Bardsley and state auditors, decries bribery in advertising, and pledges reform while affirming support for Governor Pattison's administration and workers' rights.
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Cery
Hatch
Washington St
Old South Church
A. A
Columbus
Washington
Louisville
Baltimore
Athletics
Chicago
New Bedford
John J. Whipple
Brockton
Alabama
Rusk
Farmers’ Alliance
Maryland
Fred S. Wilkes
Olivia
Position
Bermedua Boy
Miss Alice
Horticultural Society
Ake
Suffolk Trust Company
Supreme Court
New England Undertakers
F. A. Sullivan
Cambridge
First Street
Somerville
Bylinscotia
Page
Congressional
France
Pannonias
Hawaiian Islands
Sterso-Relief Decorative Company of
Lnapeetors Ag
F. Wunte
Treas
Gen’ Mgr
Congress Street
Balmaceda and
Admiral Brown
Lake of
Weeks & Potter
J. 1
Puelps
State Sgt
Loubev
Bosveus
Dardanelles
TWEED
Knickerbocker Grain and Stock Company
Mrs. Searles
Myopias
Ilinois
Canal ST
Republican Auditor-General
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
John Hardsley
Republiccan Party
Pennsylvana
Matthew 5
Republican Party
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