Explosions Terrify London as Dynamiters Strike Down Town
London reports a series of dynamite blasts in Scotland Yard Pall Mall and St James Square causing extensive damage. Police and civilians injured while authorities warn of further attacks and public alarm spreads through clubs and streets.
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Scotland Yard
St. James Square
Carlton Club
Pall Mall
Sir Watkin Williams Wynn
M. P
Sir Watkin
Nelson Monument
Trafalgar Square
Maj
the Times
Turpin
Westminster
Gladstone
Fears of Further Dynamite Attacks Shake London
London May 31. Explosions last night spark loud fear as police guard cabinet ministers and public buildings. Detectives protect ministers homes, and a large reward is urged for dynamiters. Threat letters linked to invincible group raise confidence in arrests soon. Daylight shows extensive damage. crowds gather while authorities order wreckage left untouched for expert inspection.
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London
John Daley
James Egan
William McDonnell
Scotland Yard
House of Commons
Home
Germany
Majentie
St. James’ Theatre
Fariton
War Office
Papal Denounces Freemasonry and Dinamite Outrage
A Pope letter read in Catholic churches condemns the authors of the London explosions and warns Catholics to avoid secret societies under excommunication. In Paris the Prince of Wales and Premier Ferry discuss the London dynamite outrages and possible Fenian involvement with France as base, noting a supposed Paris conference and French measures.
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Rome
London
Wales
Ferry
Paris
Prince of Wales
Premier Ferry
France
Explosions Draw Crowds as Police Probe London Incident
London on Friday night witnessed an ongoing dynamite outraces aftermath with large crowds still gathering at the scene. Police have not secured conclusive evidence for arrests, though strong suspicions point to certain quarters and further developments are anticipated.
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London
Irish MPs fear dynamite danger at Mullingar speak
Dublin June 2 at Mullingar Nationalists meeting Joseph M Kenny MP Ennis warned Irish members faced dynamite risks similar to the English. He cited Sexton and Redmond near blasts Friday night and said the Nelson monument could have killed him. Paris June 1 Republique Francaise calls for strong action against O Donovan Rossa’s crowd. Vienna June 2 papers discuss Schwartz leaving NY with dynamite. Perlin June 1 local editors urge mutual understanding per Bismarck on socialists anarchists and dynamiters.
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Dublin
Mullingar
Joseph M. Kenny
Ennis
Sexton
Redmond
Nelson
Paris
la Republique Francaise
London
O’donovan Rossa
Perlin
Prince Bismarck
Turkish Army Could Conquer the Soudan Says Cherif Pasha
Cherif Pasha predicts a British expedition cannot quell the Soudan rebellion. He cites twice defeating Osman Digna’s forces yet notes they persisted and marched toward Suakin. He argues a Turkish force led by Sheiks could quiet the Soudan, as rebels might desert their leaders and join Turkish troops.
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Soudan
Cherif Pasha
Cairo
Nubar Pasha
Osman Digna
Suakin
Teb
Mahal
England
Mhew
An Escort for General Gordon
Zebher Pasha writes rebel Sudan chiefs asking them to aid passage of his three sons as messengers to General Gordon. He says the sons will escort Gordon to Kerosko and from there place him on a steamer to Cairo, warning that any slight to Gordon will disgrace Zebher.
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Gordon
Cairo
Zebher Pasha
Soudan
Ono
Kerosko
Zebher
Trevelyan moves to simplify land act for tenants
London May 27 The Land Act simplification bill advances in Commons. It lowers State loan interest to 3 percent for tenants paying a quarter of the price. Repayment runs forty years with thirty three annual instalments and 314 percent interest. State covers purchase money if terms are fair, annual advance cap 25 million, total limit 100 million. Bill read for first time. House adjourned to June 5.
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London
Trevelyan
House of Commons
Black Prophet Defeats Mahdi Troops at Dar Four
Cairo reports a new black false prophet appeared before Dar four and claimed El Mahdi was a former dervish. The Catholic bishop of Sondon arrived from the south with news of massacred Italian priests and Sisters of Mercy at El Obid, and four days of sun exposure deaths. Paris notes Paris plans a grand international exhibition in 1889 to mark the French Revolution centenary inviting all nations.
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Cairo
Darfour
el Mahdi
Mahdi
the Sondon
Sisters of Mercy
el] Obid
Paris
Italy to Intercede for Portugal Congo Treaty Recognition
Romer May 31 The Italian government will intercede with the powers to obtain recognition of the Congo treaty as requested by Portugal.
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Italy
Portugal
Romer
Congo
Hidden Treasure Found in Old Fultonville Farm House
William J. Carey bought a farm near Sloanesville Schoharie county. While tearing down the old house once occupied by Brown a bag of State bank bills and 1500 dollars in gold dropped from between plaster and wall. Brown was believed dead in Wap.
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New York Sun
Fultonville
N. Y
William J. Carey
Sloanesville
Schoharie County
Brown
Unseasonable Frost Wrecks Connecticut Farms and Gardens
A widespread frost across Connecticut and neighboring states destroyed or severely damaged crops. Tomatoes, potatoes, corn, tobacco and berries suffered major losses. ice formed up to half an inch in places. Towns from New Haven to Taunton report meager fruit yields and planted crops ruined, with apples, pears and grapes among the hardest hit.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Fan River
Somerset
Swansea
Dighton
Taunton
Lewiston
Waterbury
Conn
Norfolk
Hamden
Wallingford
Berkshire
Bangor
Pawtucket
Blackstone
Athol
Providence
Keene
N. H
Frircururg
Dover
N. Y
Groun
Montpelier
Peterboro
Westfield
PlymMouth
Salem
Augusta
Merrimac Valley
Nashua
Laconia
Warerelster
New Worcester
Franklin
Grafton
Rockland
Springfield
Pepperell
Plymouth
Manchester
Frost Wreaks Havoc Across New England Crops
A frost swept the region causing widespread damage to berries and vegetables. Reports from Haverhill Canton Sag Harbor and Albany note crop losses, with prices and ice on ponds. Strawberries and potatoes severely affected, total strawberry loss feared at Sag Harbor and broader frost damages seen in New Hampshire Maine and Pennsylvania data.
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Haverhill
Conroocook
N. H
Cantoocook Valley
Miron
Canton
Sag Harbor
L. L
Nupffalo
Albany
Peaches in Abundance Promised in Delaware Belt
Wilmington June 2 The peach crop on the peninsula is expected to be much larger this year than in nine years. Frosts Wednesday and Thursday caused no damage, sparking forecasts of a phenomenal fruit season. Basket factories are rising in every peach town and the industry will soon be in full swing.
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Wilmington
Del
Peach Belt
Sinking of the schooner Mary Van Clef near Georgia coast
Three seamen survived after the Camden Maine schooner Mary Van Clef sank fifty miles off Brunswick Georgia during a storm. The crew included Captain Frederick Small and Mate Albert Grant. losses included Nathan and Isaac Robinson, and others perished or were washed away. Survivors Fernandez of Boston Guillard of Brunswick and Peter Cuyler of Port Loyal were rescued after days at sea.
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Brruunswick
Mary van Clef
Camden
Georgia
Addie Jovaon Bove
Frederick Small
Albert Grant
Nathan Robinson
Isaac Robinson
Cook
Fernandez
Boston
Serpio Guillard
Brunswick, Ga
Peter Cuyler
Port Loyal
5. C
Two Englishmen Ride Tandem 133 Miles in 18 Hours
A historic long distance ride in England saw C H Gossett and W J Nicholson of the Temple Bicycle Club complete 133 miles in 18 hours on a tandem tricycle. They started from London at 8 13 am battling headwinds, covered 62 minutes for the first twelve wires, and finished at 8 13 pm after gusting winds and supportive crews. Icebergs also marred ocean crossings, with five steamers reporting berg encounters and cattle shipments aboard the Catalonia bound for New York.
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London
England
C. H. Gossett
W. J. Nicholson
Temple Bicycle Club
Messrs. Gossett
Nickerson
Basingtoke
King’s Worthy
Farnham
Guilaford
Ripley
Ditton
Ipley
Catalonia
G. Dodwell
A. Aivaziau
Child
G. Constantine
J. Ballantine
L. Brooke Herford
Dr. Hasbecues
F. J. Norman
M. B. Griffin
Venetian
Sue
Kansas
Hermann
Antwerp
Boston
Smith & Powell
New York
Mrs Eno Parts With Diamonds in NY Bowery Pawn Sale
The article recounts Mrs. Eno aiding her husband’s escape from U S marshals by delaying entry and denouncing officers. She sold many valuable diamonds at a pawn shop in the upper Bowery to raise funds, then returned to her carriage as the couple fled across the border.
Three Lives Lost On Steamer Wases Sinking
The steamer Wases on the Wilmington to Fayetteville run sank twenty five miles above Wilmington. Ned Beebe a cook Lucy Graham and Emple Hill a passenger were drowned due to shifting cargo of resin and spirits of turpentine. The hull is iron and will be raised soon. most cargo will be recovered.
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Wases
Wilmington
N. C
Fayetteville
Ned Beebe
Cook
Lucy Graham
Emple Hill
No Directions Went With It
Jersey cow sold in New York City for 6000 dollars to an association of dairymen. The animal is touted as an advertisement but no milker has been found yet.
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New York Journal
Jersey
New York City
Pittsburg
W. N. Riddle
Pent Bank
John Cansell
New York
Swearingen
Cavitt
Hopkins
A. A. Hutchinson
M. Kennedy
Everences
J. O. Brown
T. B. Swearingen
A. M. Cavitt
J. B. Beal
Beal
T. J. Watson
Jersey City
D. Wilson & Co
Hill & Co
M. L. McMillen
Penn Bank
Riddle
Warren
Edmunds Gambit Rocks Blaine Dominance at Independence Meeting
Chicago dispatch describes a Brook lyn dinner committee forming anti Blaine coordination in support of Edmunds. Key figures include William Parkman and George G Crocker, with General Barlow as manager and Joseph W Harper Jr as adviser. They consider a swift realignment with Arthur leaders to unite against Blaine, fearing Southern delegates shifting and predicting ballot vote ranges for Blaine, Arthur, Edmunds and others.
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Chicago
The
Independents
Brooklyn
Washington
Republican City Committee
Boston
William Parkman
Massachusetts Senate
George G. Crocker
Grand Pacific
Edmunds
Francis C. Barlow
Joseph W. Harper
Sigismund Kauffman
Ethan Allen Doty
Mr. Doty
Blaine
Arthur
Hawley
Lincoln
Gresham
Knight
William Tecumseh Sherman
Dornier
Warren
Buffalo
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
Harr
Michigan
Logan
Sherman
Garrison
Blsathe
General Sherman
New York State Committee
Bitter fight for Blaine and Arthur dominates Chicago convention
Chicago scene grows chaotic as Blaine and Arthur camps battle for control amid backing from New York business interests and Logan faction. Reports claim Harrison’s name may be pushed via alternate on Indiana delegation while unions and editors rally behind Blaine.
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Chicago
Blaine
New York
Grant
Arthur
Logan
American Free School Association
Harrison
John H. Roether
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Judge West
Olio
Virginia
Mahone Amen
Desendorf
Wyckham
Edmunds
Gresham
Galusha A. Grow
P.m. Hubbard
Connecticut
Hawley
Illinois
Elaine
Sherman
Union League Club
Memorial Day Episode at Forest Hills Cemetery
Post 26 G A H honors Civil War foes with flowers placed on 800 graves. Lieutenant L L Polk, his family, and comrades visit the soldiers lot after a stranger recalls the 1864 Battle of Winchester. The Grey to the Blue bouquet notes a tribute to the Sixth Corps and their treatment of prisoners.
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Forest Hills
Sixth Army Corps
Sixth Corps
Winchester
North Carolina
Rodes
L. L. Polk
Reverend Father Ducey Ties With Eno Family Amid Bank Father Case
The New York World notes Pastor Rev. Father Thomas J. Ducey of St. Leo's Church at East Twenty-eighth Street is seen visiting the Park Avenue home of John C. Eno amid a search for a criminal bank president. Ducey claimed private rooms at the residence and then vanished as Eno disappeared.
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New York World
Thomas J. Ducey
St. Leo’s
East Twenty-eighth Street
John C. Eno
Refuge Found Near Ducey Arsonage Then Escorted Abroad
Marshals and detectives view recent events as coincidences until sightings place Eno at Father Ducey’s arsonage on Twenty-ninth Street. A cab ride, a house entry, and the cab’s return suggest Eno sought refuge there before departing with his adviser on a midnight trek toward Canada and England.
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Eno
Free Street
Father Ducey
Twenty-ninth Street
Canada
England
Anxiety Over Khartoum News Delays in London
London reports fifty four days pass without reliable word on General Gordon at Khartoum. Official assurances claim no danger while public trust erodes. Parliament idle, Nile expedition plans mocked as appeasement. no prospect of a Nile route relief.
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London
Nile
Khartoum
Notorious Sea Life Draws Retired Captain Aboard
Batu Maine May 31 A 74 year old captain Chester A Ball long after shipwreck still yearned for life at sea. He disappeared after a morning walk and later telegraphed from Rockland that he had shipped for another voyage, prompting concern from his daughter.
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Batu
Chester A. Ball
Ball
Rockland
A Philadelphia Husband Entangled by a Leisure Loving Friend
The case recounts Mamie Bradlaugh and her husband Samuel Bradlaugh of Philadelphia facing divorce after Mamie’s affair with James Folstrom. Letters reveal intimate betrayal, with Mrs Bradlaugh and Folstrom traveling to New York then Texas. Bradlaugh sues for divorce as he uncovers receipts and betrayals amid a dramatic Albuquerque of trust and loyalty.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Toziler
Buxton Centre
Mamie
Samuel Bradlaugh
Farmer Tozier
Bradlaugh
Maine
Bradlanagh
Danaghin Street
Academy of Fine Arts
James Folstrom
Academy
Folstrom
Hypatia
Darling
Dean Housnanp
Rom
New York
Erie
Wabash
Texas
New England Railroad
Hero of Tivoli Disaster Drowns in Curtis Creek
Christopher Doyle aged 24, hailed as savior of fifteen people during the Tivoli disaster when the pier collapsed on July 28, was drowned today in Curtis Creek. The body was recovered.
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Baltimore
Christopher Doyle
Peronne
Curtis Creek
Odd items from everywhere in brief oddities
Wapello Iowa features a woman saloon keeper. West Liberty Iowa hosts a serenading troupe of fifteen young ladies. A Polo, Illinois hatched eighteen chickens from sixteen eggs with two philopenas. Springfield New Jersey hosts a fat man's day at the natatorium where only corpulent men may swim. Colorado notes a bearded miner with a long-stemmed clay pipe beside a cabin and blasting powder. Pulaski County Georgia's T Wynne shows an eyeless chicken found among hatched chicks. Chasine Loses of Oxeeve, Iowa drowns trying to separate fighting dogs amid a hogs conflict by a creek.
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West Liberty
Lil
Philopenas
Springfield
Colorado
T. A. Wynne
Pulaski County
Chasine
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