Immigration reform urged as arrivals overwhelm United States
Washington May 27 Gen Grosvenor, chairing the immigration commission, urged action to regulate European immigration. He said the influx exceeds all records, driven mainly from southern Italy, with non assimilative elements. Labor groups complain of scarce jobs and call for stricter laws while states face pressure over foreign language education and bilingual record keeping.
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Washington
Gen. Grosvenor
Foster
United States
Italy
The Last Admiral Sketch of Com Irwin’s Career
Rear Admiral John Irwin recently promoted from commodore by eighty years of service. Born Philadelphia September 15 1832 he began as midshipman on the Cumberland in 1847. He held commands at League Island Mare Island Navy Yard and led inspection boards in California before becoming commodore in 1886.
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Com. Irwin
Navy
John Irwin
Philadelphia
Cumberland
Berland
St. Lawrence
John Adamston
Savannah
Wabash
Tteras
Ferry
Pulaski
Newburysburg
Yantio
Sabine
North Atlantic
Pacific
Irwin
League Island
Mare Sland Navy Yard
Board of Inspection
Alifornia
North Pacific Coast
Body recovered after forty years in Indiana bog
Waunataw Indiana May 29 Mary Jane Grier disappeared from her father's home two miles south of here nearly 40 years ago. Her body was found in an abandoned bog iron ore pit with preserved flesh and clothing long since dissolved. Omaholies Grier, her 80 year old father, identified the remains.
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Waunataw
Ind
Mary Jane Grier
Here
P Forse
Pratias
Trunk
Pebtly
Omaholies Grier
Mary
Letter of Regret From Unitarian Festival Autocrat
In Boston on May 23 1891 a letter of regret from John Wendell Home Es was read at the Unitarian festival. The writer explains his absence is due to personal reasons not lack of eloquence, health or support for the association. He extends cordial wishes for the meeting and its continued welfare and song continued prosperity of the association.
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Boston
Beacon Sr
Deas Ma
Epes
Broomin
Riven Wendell Ho“meEs
Irish Federation Forms National Body in New York
Representatives of Irish-American societies met at Dr. T. A. Emmet’s home in New York to complete the National Irish Federation of America. Eugene Kelly presided and urged tolerance toward all, yet firm support for the Irish Parliamentary party. The group expanded its board of trustees to 12 and added one vice-president from each state and territory. Judge Pratt granted Brooklyn an order requiring Kelly to show cause why an injunction should not bar him from distributing money raised during O’Brien and Dowling’s recent mission, amid allegations he planned to send 15,000 to McCarthy without consulting party leaders.
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New York
T. A. Emmet
Madison Av
National Irish Federation of America
Eugene Kelly
Kelly
Committee On
Pratt
Brooklyn
Ilow
O’brien
Justin McCarthy
W. L. O'Neill
McCarthy
Zpubencea
Compall
Dillon
Brien
Messrs
Kenney
Aeueas
Raey
Hawi
Noble
Inser
Anniston
Ala
Ronker Hall
Metropolis
Ag Osthatholic
Historia Ocieti
Nork Pihes
Walter
Effingham B.seae
Californa
Cardinal Gibbons
Bryantown
St.acharen
Meladia Gos
Lewis C. Carico
Maryland
John B. Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
Rush Medical College
Hicago
Walter Wyman
Winfield
Scott Featherston
Holly Springs
Miss
Mississippi
Army of Virginia
Transmississippi
Congress
Canal Senate
Kramer’s
Frankfort
Ind
William Breitkopf
Mary
Arene Tae
Atlanta
Newark
Dave Serville
Athens
Serville
Arthur Majesty
Ae Sea
Trenton
Hamiltown
Star Companies
Istay
Breikopf
Henry Luddington
Wilton
Conn
Abram Nuchensky
New
James Reynolds
Niantic
Vincent Farale
Smyth
Farale
Grant
Anthony Fickhoff
James J. Phelan
Charles Wilde
Oe Smith
John Ilins
Aia
Kings County, Court of Sessions
Flanagan
Dolea Green
Cotton Exchange of
York
Wentington
Non
Papas Gardner
Latio Club
Tracy
Maimen
Deborah Powers
D. Powers Sons
Laningburg
N. Y
Athomney
Harford
Eva C Cambrid
Agal
de Gray F. Crozier
Fuerst Bismaarck
United Eaten
New Englandin Company
Winsted
Joseph Ingoldsby
Boston
Mt. 5 College
Emmettsburg
Kentucky
Eee
Long Islan
Br. Baitus Brooks
Massachusetts
Presbyterian Heretic Brings Briggs Controversy to Assembly
The Presbyterian General Assembly at Detroit last week confronted Prof. Briggs of Union Seminary over his orthodoxy. During the notable session Judge Breckenridge of Missouri Synod suddenly collapsed and died while speaking.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Detroit
Prof. Briggs
Union Seminary
Judge Breckenridge
The
Missouri Synod
Parkhurst Sermon Highlights Unity Amid Church Debates
Dr Parkhurst of New York delivered a sermon at Fort Street Presbyterian Church reflecting on orthodoxy and heresy as debated in recent days. The addressed topic centered on partial knowledge from first Corinthians thirteen as clergymen from Princeton and others praised his spiritual, helpful message amid the controversy surrounding Prof Briggs and the Free Presbyterian assembly.
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Briggs
Europe
Arkhurst
New York
Fort
Orcester
Corithians
Bri
Precker
Christ
Princeton
Parkhurst F
Duel at Hiawassee College Ends in Fatal Streets Fight
Avavsta Georgia May 29 News arrives of a knife duel near Hiawassee College in Louise County about 40 miles from the railroad. Rival students John Ward and Alexander Brown dueled over a disputed young woman after night exercises. They moved into town and fought about 500 yards from the college where Ward fatally stabbed Brown. Both youths came from highly respected local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avavsta
Hiawassee College
Louise County
John Ward
Alexander Brown
Miss Ruth Tilton Sues Stearns for Breach of Promise
In Chicago on May 29 a $25,000 breach of promise suit was filed in the Circuit Court by Ruth A Tilton against Albert J Stearns linked to a manufacturing firm. Tilton, 23, daughter of a retired board of trade man, alleges Stearns promised marriage but wed another woman after she cared for his three children.
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Chcaco
Ruth A. Tilton
Albert J. Stearns
Board of Trade
Stearns
Tee
Wren Oe
Tae
Stearns’ Ee
Marri
Mare
President of a National Bank Arrested
Francis W Kennedy president of the suspended Spring Garden National Bank and his cashier brother Henry H Kennedy were arrested in Philadelphia on a warrant charging false entries false returns to the comptroller and embezzlement of $100 000 and more. They surrendered to U S Commissioner Bell after learning of the warrant and were held on bail set at 20000 and 16000 respectively pending hearing.
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Philadelphia
Francis W. Kennedy
Spring Garden National Bank
Drew
Henry H. Kennedy
Warran
Bell
Oancis Kennedy
Iain Kennedy
Hayes in decline after grip left him mentally altered
New York report says Rutherford B. Hayes, former U.S. president, suffered a severe winter grip at Fremont Ohio. After weeks confined at home his mind grew unsettled and memory faded, though he remains able to handle ordinary affairs. He recently stayed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, with trustees' actions corroborating his words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rutherford B. Hayes
United States
Fremont
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Fifth Avenue
Trustees
Dominion fisheries report shows rise in 1890 values
Ottawa reports a total fisheries value of 17,714,902 for 1890 up from 17,655,256 in 1889, an increase of 59,646.30. Marine fishery in Behring sea and nearby waters totaled 510,111 with 54,853 seals caught. Foreign vessels sold 3,474 fur seals in Victoria, 294 of which were not Behring sea catches. Canadian seal catch value rose by 177,661 due to skin price increase and 11,181 more skins.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Fisheries
Behring Sea
Victoria
Transfer of weather bureau to agriculture department eyed
Gen A W Greely chief signal officer returns from southern and western inspections and reports the system in good order. Preparations for transferring the weather bureau to the Agriculture Department proceed, with Capt Craig seeking new signal service quarters and a presidential appointment expected by late July.
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A. W. Greely
Army
Proctor
Weather Bureau
Craig
Signal Service
Weather Service
Gen. Greely
Desperate convicts flee guards. two killed at Pratt mines
At Pratt mines Alabama on Tuesday afternoon three desperate Black prisoners tried to escape. Guards opened fire and Harry O'Hare and Reuben Hannon died instantly while Perry Ingraham escaped. This marks the thirteenth fatality at the mines in a week. authorities, including the Governor, have launched investigations into the broader cases.
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Pratt Mines
Ala
Harry O'Hare
Reuben Hannon
Perry Ingraham
Dr. Smock
Bisho Whitehouse
Washington Bonteverd
Chicago
Robert Strabn
Colored Messenger
Treasury Department
Man Smith
Green
Baum, Jr
Proctor
Vermont
Longstreet
Cor Jones
Gould
B. B. Pesseston
Wichita
Kan
South
Col
Glenn
Atlanta
Pasquelina Robertelo
Nicolo Pietro
Pasquelina
New York City
Immortalized Iron and Liar Tales Across New York
Fragmented clippings note figures like Major Ronker Hall in New York and efforts to honor Civil War veterans, with references to Cardinal Gibbons and other public figures. The report blends disaster, politics, industry and social anecdotes, including a collapsed boiler, rail and steamship news, and varied local incidents.
The Eyes as a National Trait Through History
A 19th century excerpt discusses how eye color and shape mark national types. It cites Tacitus and various races to claim light eyes signal civilization, while temperate zone peoples show lighter hues and tropical groups dark eyes. It also lists perceived traits for Germans English Swiss and others.
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St. Louis Republic
Tacitus
Temperate
Torrid
Seids
Eest
Cancassian
Fils Ob
Mankles
New Boston Music Offers Piano and Vocal Selections
The Oliver Ditson Company rolls out piano pieces and vocal songs edited by Joseph A. Hills. Selections include Burleske by J. L. Nicode, Scarf Dance by E Caminade, Mountain Fairy by J J Gallagher, Beauty Glide by M Waldman, Graziella by W P Fenimore, Bohemian Mazurka by Carl Dorn, and New ark Ladies Mandolin Club Waltz. Vocal duets and songs feature Franz Abt, Lillian Russell pieces, and more, with arrangements for mandolin and violin also advertised.
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Oliver Ditson
Joseph A. Hills
Burleske
J. L. Nicode
E. Caminade
J.J. Gallagher
M. Waldman
W. P. Fenimore
Carl Dorn
Newark
Iplach
C. Reanon
Moszkowski
Trotere
Old
Madrid
Pady Franz Abt
Lind
James
Ford
Lillian Russell
Barytone
Arndt
Benedict
Ballard
M. Watson
Happy All Round in Brooklyn Life
A guest at a Oklahoma hotel reports ordering diverse dishes but receives corn bread and con. The landlord explains the policy to welcome newcomers by serving the same standard meals as regular patrons. The exchange highlights friendly hospitality and marketable accommodations for travelers.
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Brooklyn
Oklahoma
L—Ndlord
Archbisho p Croke fears Home Rule fate deepens
Berlin notes detail relief efforts for Russian Jewish refugees fleeing pogroms. Charlottenburg tunnels shelter crowds, with clothing, tea, bread, and brandy prepared. Accounts describe perilous journeys, police abuses, and synagogues besieged as refugees seek safety and aid.
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Berlin
Charlottenburg
Hamburg
Archbishops Croke Questions Home Rule Fate
Arch Bishop Croke warned that the home rule cause may be lost amid recent Irish party shifts after revelations in the O'Shea divorce case. He cited distrust among Irishmen over leaders favoring one man over the country, and mentioned figures like J. McCarthy and Dr. Joseph E. Renny in ongoing fund and litigation issues.
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Dunit
Croke
O'Shea
Meta Burnell
Rae & E
Occey
Joseph E. Rennyes
Jos Biggar
Paris Fund
J. McCarthy
National Press
Insurgent Chilean threat debated and global notices
From Washineron May 29. The State Department has not been officially informed of plans by Chilean insurgents to bombard Valparaiso. France debates tariff duties including mutton and pork while decrying American pork. Paris reports on Moscow exhibition failures and the Evelyn Leal sentence. Sicily taxes spark revolt in Misterbianco. Naples sees 5500 emigrants to the U.S. in mid May. Italy’s constitutionalism blamed for decline. Large tannery fire in Sige. French explorer Thonar plans a daring long horseback journey to Paris via multiple continents with a two and a half year horizon. Fire kills ten at Condekerque refinery. North election remains closely contested.
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Washineron
State Department
Valparaiso
Paris
Chili
France
Brazil
Talta
French Chamber of Deputies
M. Jourde
Moscow
Maupassant
Lemonier
Sylvestre
Po 1Ce
Misterbianco
Sicily
Naples
United States
London Times
Rome
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Martin & Miller’s Tannery
Sige
Kingdom
M. Thonar
Buenos Ayres
Olivia Ru
Nicaragua
Xico
California
British Columbia
Alaska
Bering Sea
Siberia
Russia
Germany
Belgium
Condekerque
North
Lively Basket Making on Lake Erie Shore Industry
In Lake Erie shore towns, grape basket production thrives as a major industry after grape farming. A grape basket uses eight bass wood pieces, minus the handle, which growers attach. A skilled maker yields about 50 baskets per hour. older splint baskets had four pieces and lower strength. A public contest of splint basket output between Perry Bigelow and Rackman is described, with rapid hammering and assembly. The text notes a race, a dance, and a crowd, ending with scores and a scene of activity.
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Jamestown
Lake Erie
Perry Bigelow
North
Charles Feces
Portland
Rackman
Nike
Ieee
Ever
Charley
Perry
Rolock
Hennett
Checkers Notes from Edwin A Durgin Boston 1891
Chess and checkers meet daily at Boston venues with Durgin’s column noting game positions and winner calculations. The piece reports Ferrie Bryden Scot land championship outcomes and lists daily play records across six days with detailed move annotations and concluding scores.
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Boston
Edwin A. Durgin
Mass
Tremont St
C. Taylor
Water St
Commercial Market Update for Produce and Groceries
Prices hold steady on butter cheese eggs and vegetables as demand remains steady. Notable items include Northern creamery butter and New York creamery cheese with varied but stable quotes, while eggs and potatoes show good demand and firm to slight price movement.
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New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
N. H
Mass. Baldwins
S. A
Maine
Maryland
Norfolk
Fomters Eas
Jersey
Bermuda
Hubnard
Nort
Cape
Andrews
Cai Outa
North Carolina
Parrot Buyer Deliberates Cracker Question in Bird Store
A prospective buyer and a parrot formerly from Boston debate preferences and diet. The bird corrects the cracker stereotype, arguing that beans offer more nourishment and inspiration than crackers, while noting the broader futility of overblown expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clife
Polly
Parrot
Boston
Adam
London Experts Sought for 10 Pound Side Match in Bristol
J A Kear seeks a London rival for a ten pound side match with two pounds expenses to be hosted in Bristol. The piece notes a London championship match and a six pound side contest between F A Alemelit and Seen against Newark, with references to past players and analyses by Joseph Yates.
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J. A. Kear
London
Bristol
F. A Aemelit
Champia
Newark
Magani
Drummond Lewis
Iown and Busby
Joseph Yates
Untitled notes mention corrections and visitors
The snippet references a correction analysis day and a warning to Jimmie not to eat this time. It notes Messrs Briegs of Minneapolis and McLaughlin of Scarboro have been with us for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Barker
Jimmie
Messrs. Briegs
Minneapolis, Minn
McLaughlin
Scarboro
Arrivals of live stock at Brighton and Watertown weekly
Week’s arrivals show cattle 2629 head, veals 988, hogs 80 426, horses 690. Western cattle ranged from 5 to 350 pounds live weight. Prices for hides and tallow listed. county tallow at 75c to 81.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Watertown
Menten Cattioomt
County Tall
Calftune Bae Poe
Proper Bridal Etiquette in Ladies' Home Journal
A bridal etiquette piece discusses post wedding thank you notes for all gifts, seating at the ceremony, and proper handling of ring traditions. The article notes the bride’s attendants, best man, ushers, and issues around widow brides and engagement rings, with several garbled phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
What do you say to a tramp in the park
In Eminently Current from Harper’s Bazar a humorous vignette presents a tramp in a park and a skeptical response about engaging with such figures. The dialogue riffs on social attitudes and clever retorts, reflecting a lighthearted magazine tone of the era.
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Harper’s Bazar
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