Death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale
Lonpoy Jan 14 The Duke of Clarence died at 9 16 this morning. Queen Victoria telegraphed grief to the Prince and Princess of Wales. The bells tolled at St Pauls and flags were at half mast as London and Windsor mourn the heir apparent. The betrothed Princess May and the Prince of Wales are among those deeply affected. Condolences pour in from Russia Germany and other courts. Australian proclamations of mourning follow. A funeral service is announced for Wednesday at the English church in Rue d Aguesseau with diplomatic attendance.
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Lonpoy
Duke of Clarence
Victoria
Osborne
Prince and Princess of Wales
London
St. Paul’s
Tower of London
Windsor Castle
Royal Borough
Sandringham
Prince
Duke of Conpausht
Osborne Ouse
Czar
Russia
William
Germany
Christian
Denmark
Hesse
Italy
Spain
Austria
Portugal
Oscar
Sweden
Leopold
Belgium
Princepd
Wales
Neland
Belfast
Spitaields
Princess May
Avondale
d’Agnesseau
Hich
Rench
Australia
Prince of Wales
Parliament
New South Wales
England
Mary
the Times
Times
Evening News
Prince Consort
Marlborough House
Prince Albert Victor Victorious in English Sympathy Theme
The passage notes Albert the sympathy of England with Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward. It identifies him as Duke of Clarence and Avondale and Earl of Athlone, eldest son of their Royal Highnesses, with honorary titles K G KP LL D.
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Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward, K. G
LL. D
Duke of
Clarence and
Avondale
Earl of Athlone
Prince
Prince Albert Victor Edward and Princess Victoria Mary Teck engagement
A historic royal engagement announced on December 7 1891 unites Prince Albert Victor Edward with his second cousin once removed Princess Victoria Mary of Teck. The couple's English upbringing and preparatory education are highlighted as contributing to a prosperous future for the kingdom. England mourns as death alters the scene.
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Princess of Wales
Navy
H. M.S. Britannia
Dartmouth
Henry Fairfax
R. N
C. B
H. M. S. Bacchante
West Indies
Bacchante
the Earl of Clanwilliam
Vigo
Madeira
St. Vincent
Bahia
Montevideo
Falkland Islands
Cape of Good Hope
Reale
Prince Albert Victor
Australia
Fiji
Japan
China
Singapore
Colombo
Suez
England
Egypt
Holy Land
Athens
Lrinity College
Cambridge
University of Heidelberg
Aldershot
George
J. N. Dalton
Ireland
India
Prince Albert Victor Edward
Victoria Mary of
Teck
Clarence and
Avondale
Victoria Mary
The Times Hints at Princess Mary in Mourning Note
The Times remarks on Princess Mary in a touching reference as the nation reflects on the prince's death. The piece signals the early waves of public sorrow as the royal family processes the loss.
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Mary
Mrs Morrill Ill at Capital Amid Senate From Vermont
WasutnGron Jan 16 Mrs Morrill wife of the venerable senator from Vermont is dangerously ill at the Capital and grave fears are entertained for her recovery.
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WasutnGron
John Sherman Re-Elected In Ohio Legislature Ballot
In Columnus Ohio on January 12 the Senate and House each voted for United States senator. Sherman won 18 Senate votes to 8 for Neal and 93 House votes to 29 for Neal. The House debated investigation of Senator Brice’s eligibility, postponing action until Wednesday.
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Columnus
Senate
House
United States
John Sherman
James F. Neal
Sherman
Neal
Brice
Island Poultry Empire Spans 1000 Acres in Puget Sound
Port Townsend Washington January 17 Thousands of chickens cover an island about 1000 acres near Puget Sound owned by George Hills. The Hills poultry ranch supplies the entire market of Washington and Oregon and ships to California and beyond. Hills plans to expand with improved breeding and may employ poultrymen next year to lift output.
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George Hillis
Washington
Port Townsend
Wash
Puget’s Sound
George Hills
Oregon
San Francisco
Sacramento
Hills
Garza the Outlaw Catarino Garza’s turbulent career bold and lengthy
Catarino Garza a noted Mexican figure raised in Brownsville Texas rose through a string of fiery political papers and clashes with authorities. He led an abortive expedition against Diaz, was routed near Mier by 700 Mexican troops, and has since lived as an outlaw dodging U.S. forces while facing a $1000 bond in Judge Noonan's court. He stands six feet three with striking features and a temperament both kindly among friends and quick to anger.
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Catarino Garza
Mexico
Brownsville
Tex
University of Mexico
Texas
Rio Grande
San Antonio
la Mutualista
Garza
Rio Grande City
San Antonio Express
Sebree
Laredo
Gen. Martinez
Duval
Diaz
Mier
United States
Questions of Jurisdiction on Births and Crimes at Sea and Stations
A correspondent asks four jurisdiction questions. The answers state a child born on British service ship in English waters or on a British coaling station remains British by birthplace, with variations only by treaties. mutiny would typically be tried in English courts, and crimes on a coaling station would depend on treaty terms, possibly cognizable by U S courts but likely in British courts.
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United States
England
Great Britain
Gave Mortal Offence in Seattle Soundings
A terse note from Seattle Soundings quotes Hunker Mrs Small demanding a new boardmate. The exchange hints at social friction and a household dispute centered on a cook book given to someone named Chodatias.
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Seattle
Mugwumps discuss independent candidacy at secret New York dinner
Chauncey M. Depew notes mugwumps may back Cleveland or split with a third candidate as tensions rise in New York politics. A secret dinner at Clark's restaurant drew leaders from across the North with Curtis, Hale, Foulke and Welsh among attendees, aiming to shape a potential independent bid and influencing party nominations.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Clark’s
West 234 St
George William Curtis
Matthew Hale
Albany
William Dudley Foulke
L. B. Swift
Indiana
Herbert Welsh
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Moorfield Story
Morrill Wyman
H. L. Pierce
B. Aodkig
Carl Pamues
Horace White
Horace Eming
Harrison
Cleveland
Blaine
Hill
Depew
New York State
Alger in Town Sparks Blaine Running Mate Talk
Gen Alger visits Wash to meet with Blaine and Quay fueling talk of a Blaine–Alger ticket. The piece notes Blaine’s tight lips on nomination and outlines Alger and Allison as possible second choices amid convention maneuvering and delegate transfers.
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Washinatox
Gen. Alger
Blaine
Senator Quay
National Soldiers’ Home
Soldiers’ Home
Mr. Blaine
Michigan
Rae
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
White House
State Department
Harrison
Allison
Maj
Sek Inler
Gen. Clarkson
Alger
Alver
Dicker
Quay
McPherson Seen as Possible Second Choice for Cleveland Faction
In Washington on January 12, reports indicate some Cleveland supporters doubt McPherson cannot beat Hill and seek a second option. Senator J. K. McPherson of New Jersey emerges as a strong favorite for revisionary backing due to alignment with Cleveland, stance for free trade and opposition to free coinage, and expected ex-support.
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Washington
Hill
J. K. McPherson
New Jersey
McPherson
Cleveland
Wade
New York Delegates Split On Hill Or Cleveland For President
In New York, lawmakers and leaders including Gov. Flower Lieut Gov Sheehan Mayor Grant Richard Croker Hugh McLaughlin and party figures in Albany and Brooklyn discuss whether Senator Hill or Grover Cleveland will win the New York delegation to the national convention. Most favor Hill or decline to commit while others say the situation will clarify after the convention. The World sought opinions from Rourke Cochran J DeWitt Warner Amos J Cummings Fellows Dunphy Fitch Clancy Coombs Lockwood Covert Greenleaf Stahlnecker Cox Rockwell Santo and Croker with varied responses and no consensus. The governor and lieutenant governor suggest no firm answer before the convention insisting their stance is clear only when delegates are chosen. The piece notes Croker refuses to decide and McLaughlin dodges questions while commenting on sleighing as a non sequitur.
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New York
Empire State
Gov
Flower
Sheehan
Grant
Richard Croker
Hugh McLaughlin
Senator Hill
Cleveland
Rourke Cochran
J. DeWitt Warner
Amos J. Cummings
Amos J. Cummings —I Would Be Inclined To Think That Mr. Hill
Mr. Hill
Mr. Cleveland
Fellows
Dunphy
Gov. Hill
Congressman Fitch
Clancy
Congressman Coombs
Lockwood
Grover Cleveland
Buffalo
United States
State Committee
Hill
Covert
Congressman Greenleaf
Stahlnecker
Attas
Cox
New York State
Rockwell
United
Santo
Congress
David B. Hill
Neware
Guv
Flower of Shameporrec
Albany
Comptroller
Campbell
Tammany Hall
Croker
Banks on a dark horse at Minneapolis convention
Ex Speaker Tom Reed, quoted by a personal friend in Washington, casts doubt on Blaine or Harrison securing the nomination and suggests a yet unnamed dark horse may prevail. He notes Blaine’s quiet candidacy and leaders’ persistent efforts, while Harrison’s camp resists concession to campaign maneuvers.
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Washington
Tom Reed
Blaine
Harrison
Minneapolis
Democrats favor Grover Cleveland in New Jersey poll
In Trenton on January 14, New Jersey lawmakers from 60 assemblymen and 21 senators were polled to name their party’s presidential standard bearer. Of 81 members, 58 Democrats and 23 Republicans were present, with three Democrats absent.
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Trenton
N. J
America
New Jersey
Grover Cleveland
World
Demcratic
Gaston Promoter Probed Over $24,000 Africa Scheme
Atlanta residents invested $30 each for certificates claiming transport to Liberia. promoter Gaston vanished after promising 800 emigrants would sail on Jan 8. Uncertainty surrounds his whereabouts and whether any ship exists as funds and trust vanish amid questions about congressional memorials and possible fraud.
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Atlanta
Gaston
Washington
New York
Liberia
Africa
African Emigration Association
Mata
Gluston
Wiggington
Congress
Iny
Ton
Lim
Ork
Oakmont boy trades junk for weighty haul
An Oakmont mother found a 12 year old boy's pocket filled with a mixed assortment of odd items including a toy pistol, nuts, nails, pebbles and scraps. The boy boasted that he had traded off other things for more weight and more junk.
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Pittsburg
Sayers Forecast of Government Deficit in 1893
In a Globe interview Representative Sayers of Texas warned that if Treasury estimates are accurate the U S government could run a deficit of about 29.3 million dollars for 1893. He urged economy and reduced appropriations to meet debt obligations as they mature.
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Washington
Tiglobe
Sayers
Texas
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Bisl
Untidy fragment from Harper's Bazar humor piece
A fragmented excerpt recalls a summer joke exchange between two men in camp. The incomplete dialog shows casual banter and a request to recall a previously told amusement, but the surrounding context is missing.
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Harper's Bazar
Io Camp
Bill
Joe
Roy
Seal
National Legislation Splits Over Silver Coinage Move
Washington notes report a House coinage committee debate on free and unlimited silver coinage. The vote shows a divided panel with leaders warning haste could harm the cause and the panel planning to reconvene next Wednesday.
Democrats Attack McKinley Reciprocity Plan in House
In Wasnurveton on January 11, Democrat Breckenridge of Kentucky proposed a resolution challenging the McKinley act reciprocity. He urged a report repealing Section Three and argued for true reciprocal trade while warning that unilateral tariffs or late proclamations could burden citizens and strain foreign relations. The proposal drew mixed reception from Ways and Means, with some favoring freer trade as a corrective.
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Wasnurveton
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Burrows
Venezuela
Nicaragua
Colombia
Honduras
Committee On Ways and Means
United States
Fr. Breckenridge
America
Ways and Means
Wecent
R. Breckenridge
Ways and Means Journal Life
Springer
House Democrats plan multi committee tariff inquiry disclosure
Washington Jan 13 Representatives Sherman Hoar of Massachusetts and other House Democrats map an rapid inquiry into the Tariff Act effects. Aimed at informing the public before the campaign the group seeks concurrent investigations by separate House committees on manufactures agriculture labor and foreign commerce to assess revenue acts impact on prices and industry.
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Washineton
D. C
Sherman Hoar
Massachusetts
House
MacKinley
Senate Finance Committee
Hoar
HaSinney
New Hampshire
Committee Onriculture
Wapham
Rhode Island
Committee On Labor
Hank
Committee On
Free Wool Bill Ready Debated by Ways and Means
Washington January 14. Democratic members held an informal conference on the McKinley tariff act with no concrete action. The free wool bill by Mr Springer was ready and discussed, and he said he would introduce it in the House for referral to the committee when an opportunity arises.
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Pierce
Williams
Massachusetts
Bartine
Nevada
Willams
Stone
Pennsylvania
Epps
Virginia
Robertson
Louisiana
Land of Spancurl
Snes Qibarer
Pommos
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Springer
House
Campaign to Cut Pension Costs Proposed by Loyal Volunteers
Washington January 15. The Society of Loyal Volunteers plans a Congress driven attack on pension laws aiming to cut annual pension expenditures from 138 million to 38 million or up to 50 million. Leader Lieut Allen R Foote outlines a plan to investigate the pension roll and require proof of reduced earning capacity before granting a pension.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Society of Loyal Volunteers
Allen R. Foote
National Board
Citief
Secretary Rusk Welcomes Inquiry into Agricultural Dept
Washington January 13 Secretary Rusk commented on Representative Simpson's resolution for a special committee to probe the Agriculture Department He said any move that forces Congress to learn more about the department is welcome He noted that Simpson owes his election to farmers and claims farming representation yet has shown little attention to the department He asserted that better knowledge increases understanding Refuting old charges he denied that statistics were given to boards of trade before farmers.
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Washington
Rusk
Toto
Boards of Trade
House Debates Senate Bills and Public Printing Plan
Washington January 17 The House has yet to act on most bills while the Senate presses ahead with appropriations for public buildings and other measures. Debates loom on printing reforms and the Elmira postmastership while joint committee work on public printing and binding consumes much of the week.
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Washmoton
House
Senate
House Rules Committee
Witnesses Cannot Be Compelled to Criminate Themselves
Wasumeron January 11 report declares the fifth amendment allows refusal to answer questions that might be used against a witness in criminal cases. The US Supreme Court decision in the Charles Counselman case expands the right, holding it applies broadly to prevent self incrimination in interstate commerce proceedings.
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Gresham
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wasumeron
United States Supreme Court
Charles Counselman
Aprenant
Frank Hitchcock
United States District Court
Northern District
Counselman
Gan
Indiana farmers bill faces Senate committee decision
The Senate committee on agriculture says it has no jurisdiction over Senator Peffer's bill to authorize the treasury secretary to issue $100,000,000 to Indiana farmers on first mortgage security. The panel authorized Senator Paddock to report the measure back, expecting referral to the finance committee.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Egriculture
Peffer
Secretary of the Treasury
Indiana
Paddock
Senate
Committee On Finance
Murder in Iceland Stuns Island's 70,000 Inhabitants
A young man killed his betrothed in a jealous fit in Iceland. The nation, noted for scarce crime and broad literacy, is deeply moved by the tragedy, an event unseen for 56 years. Iceland’s wealth and poverty spread wide amid multilingual people and minimal schooling.
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Iceland
Lusheran
Cardinal Manning Dies After Weeks of Illness
Loxpow Jan 14 Cardinal Manning died this morning after weeks of illness. He dictated an autobiography about his conversion to Roman Catholicism. Born July 15 1808 in Leicestershire England he rose to archbishop of Westminster and was a steadfast reformer who supported education and labor issues.
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Loxpow
Cardinal Manning
Cardinal Newman
Henry Edward Cardinal Manning
Archbiacon
Westminster
England
Letteridge
Hertfordshire
Engand
London
Newman
Pusey
Tractarmn
Manning
Cardinal Howard
Howards
Rome
Harrow School
Fallid College
Oxford
Engla
Lavington
Grafton
Sussex County
Chichester
Cathe Dral
Cardinal Wiseman
St. Helen and
St. Mary’s
Kensington University
Pius IX
Lupanloup
Cardinal Gibbons
Archb’ d
Minnesota
John Wesle
Siners
Ake Gopious
Srdinal Manning Tees Wicenad
Dinat Wiseman
Clergmian Encounters Lady Visitor at Local Church
A cleric describes a scene in the church with a lady visitor as he notes the organ and the nave. The brief account conveys a quiet moment inside the parish setting.
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