Immigration and steamship rules eyed by Chandler in New York
Senator William E. Chandler told a Tribune reporter that the Senate immigration committee has authority to investigate mis conduct by steamship companies before the next Congress. He said laws will be enforced to curb assisted immigration and penalties will deter abuses. Secretary Foster applauded moral tests for citizenship and education.
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New York
William E. Chandler
Senate Committee On Immigration
Tribune
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress of the United States
Foster
Cneretney Foster
Chandler
Senate
Famles
Political muddle in New Haven court actions outlined
New Haven April 14 court papers in quo warranto actions against Bulkeley and Merwin were filed to challenge the Connecticut gubernatorial situation. Reports note Sen Hoar denies Massachusetts meddling and recount Florida and Tennessee Senate caucus ballots. Chicago mayoral canvass shows Hempstead Washburn ahead. Minnesota House alarm over stolen Australian ballot bill. Alabama election crossfire on party lines.
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New Haven
Conn
Morris
Morgan G. Bulkeley
Superior Court
Doolittle
Be Merwin
Isop
Gen. Merwin
Bulkeley
Senator Hoar
Washington
Boston
Collector Beard
Massachusetts
Harrison
Florida
United States
Call
Bloxham
Chicago
City Hall
Hempstead Washburn
Nep
DeWitt Crewier
Ifte
Tallahassa
Pla
Realene
Speer
Minnesota
Senate
House
Alliante
Chili's Troubles in Balmaceda Chile Port Blockade
Paris reports Balmaceda's government, reacting to Salisbury's cables, has ordered Chilean port officials to avoid conflicts with foreign vessel owners and officers. Britain, opposing Balmaceda and Congressional double exaction, plans to protect British shipowners.
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Paris
Chili
Balmaceda
Lord Salisbury
England
Balmeceda
Congressional Party
Edoaar Powers
Western States Commercial Congress Opens in Kansas City
The first Western States Commercial Congress met in Kansas City with delegates from Western and Southern states and territories. Senator Kelley named temporary chairman. Gov Francis of Missouri welcomed the delegates as they discussed relief, free trade with the Americas, inland waterway improvements, and a vestibuled railway linking Kansas City to Buenos Aires.
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Kansas City
Kelley
Gov. Francis
Missouri
Crims
Théo West
Mexico
Canada
South America
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Buenos
Lee Francis Adams
Boston
Economic Thesis Amid Turbulent Times Draws Mixed Reactions
The speaker argues against heavy state meddling, claiming the industrious and thrifty deserve opportunity and that currency instability stems from government interference. He advocates minimal commercial laws, believing internal currency could self-correct and prosperity would rise if government kept its hands off.
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Akaes
TALK ANNEXATION Newfoundlanders Say the United States Is Their Hope
Newfoundland delegates in London discuss growing support for annexation to the United States. Moriene notes rising sentiment over recent months and predicts France would settle the dispute if the United States opposed Britain. Grierson cautions that British policy may provoke clashes on the west shore and warns of instigated unrest.
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United States
London
A. B. Moriene
Newfoundland
France
Great Britain
Grierson
Circus riot ends Knox ville run. crowd wrecks tents
A Knoxville Tennessee circus and Wild West show visiting Chcaco ends after a Thursday night riot. Spectators jeered performers, flooded the arena, overturned tents, tore down scenery, and attacked handlers and police. A clown had a broken nose and jaw. no serious injuries among others. The troupe fled on the midnight train.
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Chcaco
Knoxville
Tenn
Monnt A
Mi 8
Yong
Aes
Smallpox Detected on Fulda at Quarantine Dock
North German Lloyd steamship Fulda halted at quarantine after health officers found a smallpox case in steerage. A Prussian woman passenger and her husband were removed to North Brother Island. Dr. Edgan warned New York faces a possible summer epidemic if contagions continue to arrive from around the globe.
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New York
Fulda
Prussia
North Brother Island
Edgan
Ni York
Half a Million Given by New York Priest to Catholic University
Rev James Mc Mahon pastor of St Andrews Church in City Hall Place gave nearly half a million dollars in real estate to the Catholic University at Washington The property lies in New York City and Long Branch deeds transferred to Bishop Keane Total gifts reach 500000 with a mortgage of 10090 Father Mc Mahon is said to be the wealthiest priest in the city He is a noted Hebrew and Bible scholar with publications and interests in music and church organs Plans include retirement and possible European tour.
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New York
James McMahon
St. Andrew’s Church
City Hall Pl
Duane St
Catholic University At
Washington
Long Branch
Keane
Eugene Kelley
Cauldwell Sisters
Father McMahon
Ather McMahon
Challoner
Haydock
Mafia terror grips New York feather duster maker
New York readers are told by the Herald that Francesco Aita of 3d Avenue faces daily death threats from the Mafia after testifying in an Italian murder case. He has changed his name and appearance, believes he is doomed, and plans to defend himself as best as possible.
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New York
the Herald
Francesco Aita
3D Av
Aita
Fire burying roof collapse injures Boston firemen
On Sunday at 1 60 the roof of a burning building at Hanover and Court streets in Boston collapsed burying 20 firemen. After an hour they were rescued with Chief Engineer Cheswell fracturing his leg and suffering burns. All were hurt to varying degrees and eleven were sent to hospital.
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Hanover and
Court Sts
Boston
Cheswell
Elve
Wreck on Ohio and Mississippi railroad injures several
Vincennes Indiana April 18 An exciting wreck occurred on the Ohio and Mississippi railroad last evening when Nos 1 and 2 lightning express trains collided. Passengers of both trains were badly shaken up but none were seriously hurt. A tramp riding the train was killed. Two mail clerks were wounded. George Owens of Waterloo Illinois was hurt and A J Utter of Lebanon New Jersey had his head cut. Several women were scratched and bruised. Loss to the railroad was considerable. Engineers and firemen saved their lives by jumping clear.
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Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
George Owens
Waterloo
Ill
A. J. Uter
Lebanon
Fummplas
P. H. Clarke
Amencay Army
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Joseph Cartor
Shamokin
Nebraska
Charles Matteneriday
Thote Island
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Poe
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City of Chicago
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No. 10
Ehigh Valley Coal and Navigation Company
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Morgan of Ork
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George Henry MacKenzie
New York
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Ean
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Norwich Falls
Conn
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Italy
Racine
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Que
United States
Lunenburg
James I
Boutellier
James Cleveland
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United
Mscheae of Justice
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Gan
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McPherson
Old Peace
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Kirby
Wyam Blaper
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Morton
Washington Hotel
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Pave Henry
Jeane
Norwalk
Pwalsy
York
Reis
Explosion at Lehigheller colliery kills one, injures two
Gas and fire blast at No 10 colliery owned by Lehigheller near Tamaq East 68 wrecks coal and aviation sailings. One man is dead and two are seriously hurt as rescue and hospital transfer proceed. A New York bound steamer Mediterranean suffers a collision with a vessel near pilot station, with casualties reported.
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Lehigheller
Tamaq
W. K. Vanerbliv
Alves Eried
New York
Mediterranean
Stonngon
C. Griffin
Lengton
Coote Antington
Mysterious naval actions and crowd attack in era report
The fragmentary text references a naval squadron sailing from Key West toward the east in June, with 100 days of orders and a mysterious, inquisitive tone. It also notes a crowd incident in Shamokin where Joseph Carter, an Italian, was stabbed, with arrests in the aftermath and claims of attempted assassination.
The Marriageable Age Across the World
Detroit Free Press surveys global marriage laws showing vast variation in ages for brides and grooms from Arabia to Europe and America. It notes parental consent, civil and religious rules, and cantonal differences shaping when couples may wed and how consent is granted or challenged.
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Detroit Free Press
Arabia
British India
Persia
Siam
Burmah
Pelgiurs
Saxe-Colour -Gotha
Baden
France
Finland
Tyocese
Gancasug
Turkey
Nether
Guardiaipas
Atairs
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Switzerland
England
United States
Dimes Shortage Sparks Panic Across Business Rows
A citywide dime shortage causes urgent requests for 10 cent pieces as banks and stores report few change coins. Mint and money supply are normal, but a craze for the pocket five dollar savings bank coins depletes small denominations. Treasurers warn premiums may appear if the craze continues.
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Pocket
Earl
Jones
Dreadful encounter in a New York Mirror vignette
A frightened woman enters a room where a man sits beside a fire. She wields a glittering knife and collapses, unable to utter a single word. The scene shifts to her falling to the floor as a concerned figure whispers tenderly, while the tension hints at a tragic motive and gothic atmosphere.
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New York
Thousht
Abs
Name a Baby With Copyrighted Graceful Flair
To an Anxious Inquirer. Pack. Mrs. de Kidd-If you want a name at once graceful, aristocratic and unique for your baby, why don't you have it copyrighted? Authors are entitled to a full right on the titles of tucir own works.
Foreign Fields and Local Unrests Echo War Fears
From Caixcurra to London and Loxpoy reports war preparations in Russia and Anglo Indian clashes. Russian rail strategies shorten troop concentration time. British forces strike Miranzais in a hard fought engagement. casualties borne by English troops. Italian homicide debates spark on New Orleans lynching and Italian temperament amid climate and race stereotypes.
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Prrenspuna
Europe
Russia
Gemany
Austria
Parnell Free to Marry Mrs. O'Shea in London
London reports that Patrick Parnell may wed Mrs. O'Shea now that the divorce decree delay has expired. The Daily News notes expected marriage soon and outlines Mrs. O'Shea's disputed wills, with life interest provisions tied to sums of 350000 or 425000 as potential benefits from the estate.
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London
Parnell
Horace Davey
O'Shea
Local government debate wounds Irish land bill effort
London reports factional strife in the Irish land bill debate as Morley and Parnell amendments clash, Cork board of guardians urges Parnell to resign, Healy challenges Parnell, and Cork shows aid to tenants has collapsed amid a broader political struggle.
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Morley
Parnell
Sexton
Balfour
Ireland
Mr. McCarthy
McCarthy
Mr. Parnell
House of Commons
Healy
Cork
Cork Board of Guardians
O'Brien
Dillon
Galway
Manifesto Call to Irish Independence by Mr Parnell
A manifesto directed to the National League of Great Britain urges members to recall past successes, ignore a convention called by Irish Whigs, and insist that Irishmen alone govern Irish affairs including choosing a leader in Parliament and national matters in the fish parliament. A provisional executive is formed from loyal League members and Irishmen in England to rally support for a free, independent Irish party.
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Parnell
National League of Great Britain
League of Great Britain
Ireland
England
Riots Erupt in Benares Over Temple Demolition for Water Works
April 17 reports say excitement in Benares grew as temple razing for a new water works sparked riots between locals and authorities. British troops guard banks and key buildings as crowds gather and work halts across the city and district.
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Benares
Brifet & As
Unclear Native Resentment Affects Colonial Sentiment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe widespread Hindu resentment and indignation across togia, with its eventual impact not yet estimable. The passage focuses on mood rather than concrete events, listing no specific individuals, dates, or actions beyond the general atmosphere of unrest.
Boston Cooking School Veal Soup Lobster Dish and Pudding Menu
Wri pe and cut eight pounds veal into small pieces and simmer with vegetables, butter, milk, and spices to make a rich veal soup. Prepare lobster with cream sauce and set aside. Make white sauce with stock and lobster, color with coral paste, and serve. Include potato salad with oil and vinegar dressing, and bake Indian pudding with butter and molasses.
Georgia Alabama Investment and Development Company Promises Safe Returns
The Financial Times reports massive Southern investment growth with Northern capital backing Georgia Alabama Investment and Development Company at Tallapoosa. It touts high dividends from Blyton Land and claims the Tallapoosa venture is among the safest money making opportunities, likening it to government bonds and urging readers to buy stock.
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Financial Times
New York
N. Y
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Texas
Blyton Land Company
Birmingham
Ala
Georgia-Alabama Investment and Development Company
Tallapoosa
United States
Globe Building
Chess and checkers notes from Boston bulletin
Edwin A. Durgin edits a Boston chess and checker column dated April 21 1891. The piece lists meet venues at Tramontst and Water, cites solutions and positions by F Dunne and Grosvenor, and notes ongoing games Beattie Richmond and Laird Position No 1537 with various black and white man counts and endings.
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Edwin A. Durgin
Boston
Edwin A. Dergin
Mass
Tramontst
C. Taylor
Water S
Grosvenor
Laird
English Championship Tournament in London Gathers Top Contenders
The English Championship Tournament in London features 15 entrants led by Beattie Dunne Willie Gardner Richmond and Tescheleit. In round one Beattie and Richmond split six games with Beattie winning the decisive opening after Richmond fell into a trap. Dunne defeated Butler 4 2 and Gardner and Tescheleit drew all six, with Tescheleit later gaining two wins on the black side in Bristol. Final rounds expected to decide the title with Beattie favored to take top honors.
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London
England
Messrs
Beattie
Dunne
Willie
Gardner
Richmond
Tescheleit
Seveats
Richimon Dunne
Butler
Jordan
Kear
Joo Gardner
Eechotelt
Cattie
Local chess clash hints at $200 side match in town
In Sacarappa resident G. K. Merrill visits town this week amid chatter of a $200 per side match with a local expert. About a dozen players met last Saturday at 185 Cambridge Street to form teams for a Grover vs Barker contest. Grover’s side won 7 to 5 and a top player who went 3 and 1 is expected to lead next Wednesday. Meanwhile Mr. Taylor plans a move to 118 Water Street with revamped second-floor rooms for better air and light.
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G. K. Merrill
Sacarappa
Boston
Grover
Taylor
Water St
Select piano works from White Smith Co this week
White Smith Co offers pianists works this week led by Sydney Smiths Robert le Diable arrangement. Also on offer Jennene by Ravina 90 cents and The Old Homestead by C C Stearns 60 cents. C A White features Faile Leaves schottische 40 cents. McGlenon Comrades arranged as a waltz 40 cents. Ashton Polka by John Wiegand 40 cents. Princess Royal Galang by J Helfeions 40 cents. Otto X waltzes and duets highlighted with popular melodies priced around 40 cents.
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C. A. White
McGlenon
Ashton
John Wiegand
J. Helfeions
Otto x
Sunk Ship and New Song Issues Highlighted in Sheet Music Review
A survey of recent sheet music offerings notes numerous new songs and lasts for voices from soprano to bass. Prices range from 20 to 75 cents with selections by Duncan B. Harrison and other composers, plus new octavo quartets and sacred pieces from Oliver Ditson & Co and Nevil.
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Duncan B. Harrison
Ethan Vesta
Mary
John
Balfe
Sweetheart
Goodby
Hatton
Loys
Rte
Rubynessin
Sechubert
C. Stearns
C. A. White
Father
Oliver Ditson & Co
Kensington
Grell
Nevil
Barytone
Commercial Market Notes and Prices Across Goods
Heatey Monday April 90 reports butter and eggs firm amid ample receipts and steady demand as the season advances. Cheese, eggs, nuts, fruits, and grains show varied but stable pricing with regional creamery and dairy quotes, and modest activity in wool and tobacco markets from New England to Vermont and beyond.
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Ery
Franklin Co. Okwan
Mery
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New York
Ermont
Cape
Cholee Aorkhern
Wharrow
Medina
Maine
Acaine
Talman Sweet
Charleston
Kate
Baitiu
Rynaah
Hubbard
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St. Andrew Ag
Panadian
Abe Agnon Madoz
Ae Rr
A Considerate Pastor
The Rev. Mr. Goodman paused in his discourse noting five or six persons in the congregation, mentioning an axe not turned in. The moment reflected a calm, measured sermon as he spoke to the assembly.
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Tchicago Tribune
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