DREW LOTS TO MURDER Chief Hennessey Case Reveals Politz Confession
New Orleans reporting on the Hennessy murder case notes the forthcoming grand jury report will include Manuel Politz's confession. Politz describes a Sicilian led plot with ten men chosen to kill Chief Hennessy, a lookout boy, and payments to participants, while detailing Mafia fear and alleged society connections.
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New Orleans
Hennessy
Manuel Politz
Politz
Mafia
Massachusetts Board of Agriculture Reports Highlights
The 38th annual report to the Legislature includes the State agricultural experiment station data. It notes a year of average prosperity with modest yields and prices for crops like tobacco celery cabbage oats and beans, mentions pest control work including extermination campaigns, and summaries of hay crops, potato issues, and cranberry yields plus listed addresses and lectures by agricultural authorities.
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Massachusetts Board of Agriculture
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Massachusetts
New Fempenize
Worcesters
Cnvert
Aer Yegislature
Conarn Rexitt
Connecticut Valley
What Pearls Are and How Fire Affects Gems
The article explains pearls are calcium carbonate like oyster shell and can turn to white powder when heated. It notes diamonds burn at high heat, while gems like rubies sapphires and emeralds lose color in heat. It cites a fire incident at the Southern Hotel where stones were found crusted by heat.
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St. Louis
Minnesota House Advances Hompe Rail Bill After Senate
In St Paul on April 12 the House, in committee of the whole, recommended passage of the Hompe railroad bill already approved by the Senate. Hompe, an Alliance member, shifts with party lines as the House backs a radical measure. Ikwood’s bill to prohibit trusts and pools passes 67 to a, making any pool or trust member liable for conspiracy to defraud with fines from 1000 to 5000 dollars.
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St. Paul, Minn
House
Senate
Hompe
Currier
Ublicans
Minnesota
Ikwood
Woman told of deceit and confession temptations
A Sun reporter quotes a woman contrasting male and female fraud. She argues men plot patiently to steal large sums, while women are impulsive and compelled to reveal guilt after a dishonest act, fearing discovery and preferring confession over misery.
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Sun
Bareelt
Resignation of Edmunds and Vermont appointing debate
Washington reports Senator George F. Edmunds of Vermont resigning effective November 1 1891. The letter to Governor Page cites personal considerations and honors his long service. Ex-Congressman Stewart and ex-Gov Gregory Smith named as potential successors.
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Washington
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
United States Senate
Ashington
United States
Republic
Grover F. Edmunds
Carroll
Page
Hyde Park, Vermont
Edmunds a Longtime Leader in Senate History
The article recalls George F. Edmunds entering the Senate in 1866 and shaping major policies through Reconstruction, the Tenure of Office Act, and financial reform. It notes his support for Stanton, stance on Grant era politics, and key roles in the Edmunds anti Mormon bill, electoral reform, and restraint on the silver bill while promoting sound money.
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Senate
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Sumner
Fessenden
Trumbull
Wade
Chandler
Congress
Johnson
Edmunds
Judiciary Committee
Stanton
White House
Grant
Senate Chamber
Sumner Schurz
San Domingo
Gen. Grant
Vermont
Jonkling
Chicago
David Davis
National Publican
Blaine
Edmace
Ince
Senator Hoar
Cleveland
SHERMAN'S LAST TERM REVIVED BY RESIGNATION TALK
A Times Washington dispatch says Edmunds resigns revive rumor Sherman will not seek another Senate term. A personal friend cites Sherman’s aversion to remaining in office beyond his prime and his fear of being seen as lagging or unequal to the duties.
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New York
Times
Washington
Edmunds
Sherman
Senate
Jackson
Miss
South
Jaimnes Hill
Vicksburg
Harrison
Hill
New Orleans
Sas
Vickshare
Hayes
Chicago Elects Republican Mayor in Surprise Election
Curacao April 8 Hempstead Washburne a Republican wins the mayoral race by about 1700 plurality in a surprising turn. The result signals a shift in local politics as the city moves to new leadership.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Janesville
Manitowoc
Racine
Oconomowoc
Beloit
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Dison Democrats
Curcaco
Hempstead Washburne
Nebraska and national returns from a busy election day
Nebraska municipal polls under the Australian system report prompt ballot counts and a Republican trend. Across the nation, results show debates over postmaster color lines, with Vicksburg protests and political maneuvering by Quay and Sherman. Denver and St Louis returns hint at Democratic gains, while Albuquerque and San Diego reveal Republican mayoral wins and council majorities.
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Neb
Nebraska
Quay
Republican National Committee
Washington
John Sherman
McKinley
Ohio
Geanole
Foster
Ohio Republican Association
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Col
Apor
Rogers
Milburn
Coligotoy
Ehrhardt
Cooper
New York
Pueblo
Albuquerque
N. M
San Diego
Cal
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Newfoundland and United States Draft Treaty Made Public
A published draft treaty between the United States and Newfoundland outlines equal bait-fish privileges for US vessels and duty free Newfoundland fishery products with specific duties on listed imports. Free import terms include agricultural and mill equipment. agreement runs five years with one year termination notice, accompanied by the President's proclamation.
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United States
Newfoundland
The Foolscap Origin and the Royal Watermark
The article explains how foolscap got its name from Restoration monopolies on paper under Charles II. Royal arms once appeared in watermarks, but Cromwell’s Parliament mocked the law by removing them and using the fool’s cap and bells as substitutes. The Rump Parliament later restored the name as the era passed.
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Harper’s
Charles II
Charles
P. T. Barnum Dies at Seaside Park Home
Obituary recalls Barnum life from Bethel roots to world fame through his shows and savvy promotions. It notes his birth July 5 1810, key ventures including Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind tours, temperance shift, financial troubles, and late family details at Waldemere and Marina residences.
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Phineas Taylor Barnum
Bethel
Conn
Ming
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Jenny Lind
Barnum
Bridgeport
Tom Thumb
Europe
Barey ‘S
Broadway
Earnest debate on early business training for youths
Boston business leaders argue whether grammar school education suffices for boys and girls entering business. They favor early work start at 14 to 19 with varying views on the value of additional schooling and commercial training, noting practical skill and ambition as key.
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Boston
New England
Eben Dpd. Jordan
Somay
Houghton & Dutton
Mr Dutton
Ely
Aed
James &. Loomis
Continental Clothing Company
Shepard & Norwell
Mr. BR. HM. White
Butler
Atkinson
Enaia
Ning & Neon
Sharoy Hly
Now Shei Wears a Belt
Fashion notes describe belts as a key seasonal accessory. Leather velvet canvas panneenenitere and metal belts in various styles appear, from Swiss belts with front points to Cleopatra and monogrammed Russia leather bands. Narrow velvet belts are praised for emphasizing slim waists.
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Russia
Ad Dives
Little Woman tale of Greely expedition dinner tale
A naval officer recounts a Greely expedition rescue narrative told at a recent dinner. The account describes a starving, exhausted band awaiting relief as rescuers converge and the group moves toward safety, with reflections on endurance and hope amid dire conditions.
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Greely
the Times
Nona
SerloWwe
Rarabet
Mr. Low
England's Future Queen She Shines In Arts And Photography
The piece highlights a future English queen noted for musical scholarship and amateur photography. It mentions a statue in Doctor of Music robes being chiselled by a royal relative and references her growing talents in photography and other arts within a domestic context.
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England
Bron Tang
Pat
Chine
Easily Broken
A fragmentary note from London Exchange hints at a morality theme about punishment for wrongdoing and breaking commandments. The readable bits imply a cautionary stance without clear event details or named entities. The text remains vague and uncontextualized.
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London Exchange
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