Echoes of New Orleans Tragedy Stir Debates Abroad
Ex Secretary Bayard remarks on indemnity cases linking the New Orleans killings to prior incidents. He notes no basis for U S liability and cites the Rock Springs and New Orleans events as distinct. An editorial in The Times discusses law, violence, and accountability amid the ongoing unrest.
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Tox
DeMarch
Sec
Bayard Sa
Italy
Aten
Orleans
United States
Rock Springs
Bayard
New Orleans
United Stes
Bold Moonshining Game Seized in New York Distillery
In New York on March 20, Jim Barker ex-alderman and prominent Tammany figure was arrested for moonshining after 54 barrels of whiskey were found at Barker’s vinegar works 442 West 17th Street. Warrant issued by Commissioner Shields based on Internal Revenue Service findings. Evidence showed earlier 64 barrels had left the plant via a riverfront route to Greenwich Street warehouses. Barker held on $5000 bail for examination.
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New York
West Side
Jim” Barker
Tammany
13Th Assembly District
24Th St. and &Bay
Barker
West 17Th St
United States
van Boskirk
Shields
Intervil Revenue
Kerwin
Internal Revenue
17Th-St
Barer
Dean
Greenwich St
Righ
Prof
Krker
Arriving in Force in County Thoroughbred Catalogue
A weekly batch from the county cattle and horse catalogue lists numerous stock farms and horses. Key entries include Valley Farm Wet Randolph Vermont owned by A B Maxchester & Sons with notable sires and brood mares from Stock Farm Kentucky, along with horses like Acolyte and Vatican 2274 and others such as Promoter 228 at two years old. Glenwood Pike Farm Natick Mass owned by G Wood reports stock sales and ongoing breeding, highlighting Wilkes as sire and notes on dam lines and yearlings in a busy regional listing.
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Valley Farm
Wet Randolph
A. B. Maxchester & Sons
Solicitor
Alexander
Belmat
Blandina
Mambrino Chief
Brown Pilot
Vargo
Viking
Clay Morgan
Como
Wisgpabam
Clifton Pilot
Shen
Desperate Duel: Detective Killed in Peters Run Shootout
A deadly gun battle in a Peters Run house near McKeesport ends with one detective dead and another wounded, plus injuries to two policemen and a woman. The incident follows a bold jewelry-store burglary in Homestead six weeks earlier involving a girl named Laura Hill and three men who forced entry.
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Gilkinson Detective Agency
Harrisburg
McKeesport
Gilkinson
Powers Agency
Pat Murphy
McKeesport Icemen
Tors’ Run
A. B. Budd
Fitzsimmons
Meane
Budd
Penn
Peters Run
O’clark
Anothe
Homestead
Laura Hill
Smith
Embargo Lifted on American Cattle in Hamburg
In Bretz on March 18, United States Minister William Walter Phelps secured Chancellor Von Caprivi's removal of the embargo on American cattle landed at Hamburg. About 300 beeves had already arrived as an experiment, with officials and the port authorities apprised. Phelps hosted dinners at his residence introducing an American chef to Berlin society.
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Helps
Hamburg
Phelps
Cires
Berlin
America
British Columbia
Treasury
Cea
Liebrete
Russia
Roxbury Castle
Tryer
Institute of Naval Architects
Biles
Council
United States
Onesilce von Caprivi
Walde
Bismarck
Sanmo
Dartmoor
Pagwporn
Milan Secole
Italy
New Orleans
Fanfulla
Pope
Clent
Zanzibar
eSates
Koch
Reuss
Vacaresco
Not a minor at 24 Kep hart pension ruling
Assistant Secretary Bussey denied Schuyler C. Kephart restoration to the pension rolls under the 1890 act. Kephart, now 24, had once received a minor pension but aged out when 16. The law provides no reinstatement for permanent helplessness once the pension lapses.
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Wasumotox
Bussey
Schuyler C. Kephart
Ephart
Labor leaders arrested in Rochester clothing strike probe
State board of arbitration exposes a scheme by which the Clothing Cutters National Union extorted money from firms. Westbrook Hughes and Wright among those arrested in New York Chicago Philadelphia Rochester. Investigators say over two years more than 100000 of factory cloth was bought then firms charged 3000 to 5000 dollars to lift boycotts.
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Rochester
State Board of Arbitration
Clothing Cutters’ National Union
Walter
Westbrook
Cutters’ Union
James Hughes
Uion
New York
McGuire
Union
Chicago
James Jugues
Philadelphia
Wright
Financia
Uatey Clothin Ienalactiney O
Sipe
Roe Ae
Three Die In Fire At Tenement On Allen Street
Fire swept brick tenement No 3742 Allen Street early today killing Solomon and Max Goldstein Harris Greenburg Marion Richello and Bernard Jaster. Damage totaled about 15000 with 5000 to furniture and 10000 to building. Police suspect arson as cause while three Jaster family members perished and about 30 residents were rescued.
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New York
Allen St
Jastro Alexander
Solomon
Max Goldstein
Harris Greenburg
Marion Richello
Bernard Jaster
Jaster
Opt
Chicago Grip Strikes Across City Amid Epidemic
Chicago reports a sweeping grip seasonal outbreak with 500 West Side street railway workers and numerous others in hospitals and stores affected. South Side 125, North Side 75 out, police and fire departments hit, mail carriers ill, hospitals crowded, hotels and private homes affected, doctors kept busy.
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Chicago
West Side
South Side Company
North Side Company
Fever Cases Reported In Prrtssure Penn District
Supt Baker of the bureau of health said last night five cases of spotted fever were reported. They are in a thickly populated district along Alleghany river. Officials warn the disease is highly epidemic and deadly, with about 80 deaths per 100 cases, more to be dreaded than smallpox or cholera.
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Prrtssure
Penn
Baker
Bureau of Health
Alleghany River
Treasury notes supply strained by heavy demand nationwide
Washington reports a severe strain on the treasury small notes supply to meet unusually strong demand. Shipments over the past day average about $500,000 and are expected to continue at that rate until the backlog is cleared or supply is exhausted, with efforts to expedite distribution ongoing.
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Washington
Treasury
Shortage Drives Extra Graving and Printing Hours
Graving and printing will work extra hours as long as necessity exists. Notes issued in three denominations one two five and dollars are used exchange for larger denominations and to meet current government obligations.
Bohemian workers rescued from brutal camp near Pocahontas
New York cor respondent B Herce reports he freed ten men and one woman from harsh conditions on a Norfolk and Western extension camp. He and twelve guards found Bohemians marked by Winchesters and bloodhounds. rescues occurred after selection and protection promises. The party traveled to Pocahontas and then to New York.
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New York
B. Herce
Pocahontas
W. Va
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Athe Omar
Governor hears alarming Sioux warpath rumors in Cutcaco
Gov Mellette met Dr Eastman who claimed 20 percent of Ogallalas and Brules were ready to go on the warpath with belts of ammunition under shirts. Rumors of unrest and a planned Indian prison take are investigated by Capt Baldwin and a War Department party to be ready to guard crops this year.
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Cutcaco
Gov
Mellette
South Dakota
Dr. Eastman
Mi Ridge
Frank D. Baldwin
Gen
Miles
Seront
War Department
Baldwin
Arbitration Eases Indianapolis Labor Dispute
In Indianapolis on March 20 arbitration aimed to resolve a month long strike by about 2000 painters carpenters and plasterers. Journeymen agreed to allow some non union workers and apprentices while master builders pressed for union only hires prompting condemnation from other unions.
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Indianapolis
Building Trades Councilane and
Aapeniers
Fies
Genecel
Thas
Robbery on Weaverville and Redding stage near Redding
Reppina Cal March 20 report of a stage robbery near Redding and a week earlier. Robber masked with a barley sack forced driver Brackett to dump out boxes from Shasta Wells Fargo and the Weaverville agencies. A passenger couple remained unmolested. The other item notes the Galena wreck inquiry outcome and officer commendations for Ens Field.
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Reppina
Cal
Weaverville
Redding
Driver Brackett
Bett
Shasta Wells, Fargo & Co
Keystone National Bank Closes Under Comptroller Order
Philadelphia March 20 The Keystone National Bank was closed by the comptroller of the treasury causing surprise among depositors amid rumors of solvency trouble. A heavy run had occurred earlier, and the bank’s capital is listed at 500000 with a reported corpus of 100000.
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Philadelphia
Keystone National Bank
Comptroller of the Treasury
Fire DestroysElizabethport Cordage Works. Two Firemen Die
Fire consumed brick buildings of the Elizabethport Cordage Company sprawling 20 acres in Elizabeth New Jersey. All structures except one storehouse burned with machinery and stock. loss about 700000. Panic and injuries followed as workers fled. two firemen were killed by collapsing walls.
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Elizabethport Cordage Company
Elizabeth
N. J
Queen appoints new cabinet in Hawaii Supreme Court ruling
Special Honolulu dispatch reports the Supreme Court decision affirming the Queen's power to appoint a new cabinet. The announced ministers are Samuel Parker as premier and minister of foreign affairs, H A Widemann as minister of finance, C N Spencer as minister of interior, and W A Whiting as attorney general.
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San Francisco
Cal
Examiner
Honolulu
Supreme Court
Een
Amuel Parker
Parocer
H. A. Widemann
C. N. Spencer
W. A. Whiting
Centennial service honors John Wesley in Chicago at Auditorium
Five thousand Methodists gathered in Chicago for the centennial memorial of John Wesley’s death, observed at the Auditorium. President P F Crandon presided with speakers including Northwestern University President Henry Wade Rogers, Dr James M Buckley, and Bishop Henry White Warren of Denver.
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John Wesley
Chicago
Curiaco
P. F. Crandon
Chicago Methodist Social Union
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
James M. Buckley
Christian Advocate of
New York
Henry White Warren
Denver
Judge Jackson assaults jurors over acquittals in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky on March 20 Judge Jackson criticized petit jurors for acquitting clearly guilty defendants. He warned the laxity taints justice and harms the courts and officials, noting a recent incident of citizens taking the law into their own hands.
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Louisville
Jackson
California Booms Vermont Sugar
TunBRIGE March 18 John Hunt a Californian visiting his birthplace contracted for a full carload of maple syrup to be shipped to his home. Syrup to be best quality with farmers paid 65 cents per gallon cans furnished. Nearly 2200 gallons total and more than 1400 dollars to be shipped.
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Tunbrige
John Hunt
Dutch Lines Shift Ships From River Plate Route
The American Steamship Company, unsettled by conditions in Buenos Aires, will move its Rotterdam to River Plate fleet to Rotterdam to Baltimore service. The transition occurs at cycle end, with official notices in New York detailing the change and its logistics.
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American Steamship Company
Buenos Aires
New York
Rotterdam
River Plate
Baltimore
Treasry
Penington
Indiland
Kansas
Indiana
Ida
Tanowenee Veil
Goprastown
Col
Silver Plume
Webster County
State ‘Temperance Alliance
Cottonseed Oil Works
West New York
Michael Topf
Averey
Bartholf
Niagara Falls
United States Savings Bank of Topeanes
Nebraska State Senate
National Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Print
Little Rock
Fort Smith Road
Ozark
Ark
Havel
Bremen
Arthur Dunn
New Orleans
Frank Waters
Bousangy
San Francisco
Monterey
J. H. McIntosh
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Ode B. Bulkeley
Connecticut
Benedict
United States
CircleApoh
A. Clauson
Athe Rie County
Canga Convic
Ational Bank
Herbert L. Cross
Penacook
Nora Cazes Woodbridge
Saya
Sons of Revolution
Argomas
Norwich
Ese
Jonathan
Washington
Vette
Franklin
Alent
Sowartz & Co
Louisviler
Union ‘Tobacco Works
Sowarts
Janssen
Ie Treasury
Charles Dewey
Ohio Nowenienms
Philadelphia Record
Mercer
Enn
Oppnape School
Vermont
Brooslyn Navy
Ford
Liverpool
Ueenstown
St. Paul
Wharton Ritchi P
Commonwealth National Baa
Ritchie
John M. D. Fandawe
West 20Th St
Nork
Pupper
K Knickerboe
Queen approves land gift for reservoir site in Isle of Wight
The London Truth reports that Queen Elizabeth II approves a land gift for an East Cowes reservoir project after years of local efforts. The local board would supply water to Osborne and royal farms permanently, despite local debate and cautions about accepting gifts.
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London
East Cowes
ST Gna
Ce Osborne
Tragic Utopia Collision Off Gibraltar Sinks Boldly
British flagship Anson clashes with the Anchor line steamer Utopia. The collision tears a long hole in Utopia, she sinks within minutes, and lifeboats are wrecked in a gale. Divers and electric lights aid rescue as bodies wash ashore. 880 aboard. 290 steerage, 23 crew saved. Funeral for two drowned mariners. Public relief funds rise to 3000 plus.
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Utopia
Anson
Channel Squadron
MacKeague
New Mole Head
Gimrattar
James Crotton
George Halls
Stoker
Immortalite
Channel
Government House
O Braltar
Fyoneae
Topia
I Por
Utopia Disaster Inquiry Opens After Sinking
March 20 report from Gmrautar states an inquiry into the Utopia disaster began yesterday. Surgeon Sellar aboard the ill fated steamer described an uneventful voyage until Europa point when a passenger cried we are running into a man of war. He then undressed and leapt overboard as the vessel sank while the captain and mate gave orders to abandon ship. Several passengers were saved. others perished en route to Boston.
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Gmrautar
Utopia
Sellar
Europa Point
Boston
al Ani
Thati
Newfoundland Indignant Over Lobster Arbitration Stance
London dispatch reports The Standard criticizing Newfoundland's discontent over the lobster dispute. It notes arbitration requires both Parliaments approval and praises Lord Salisbury for peace, urging Newfoundland to back arbitration while warning against irrational bluster. The Chronicle claims mother country protection is lacking and Newfoundland Assembly has remonstrated, leaving affairs tense.
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London
The
Standard
Newfoundland
Lord Salisbury
Thesnes
Wereey
Assembly of Newfoundland
Parnell Meets Cork Leaders Over Resignation Test
Destin March 21 Mr Parnell confers with Cork election committee on Healy's acceptance of a challenge to resign and seek re election as a test of popularity. Reports note Davitt may oppose Parnell in Cork city, while Irish fishermen seek harbor aid from government and articles discuss Irish religious propaganda and bishops.
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Cork
Maurice Healy
New York
America
House of Commons
Duke of Abercorn
Balfour
Alfour
Usion
Subdjee
Jacobini
Rome
Freeman’s Journal
Michael Davitt
Cork City
Presmar Journal
North Sligo
Jarthyite
Plon Plon Dead Prince Jerome Bonaparte Dies in Rome
Prince Jerome Bonaparte known as Plon Plon dies in Rome in his 69th year. Born September 1822 in Trieste he was nephew of Napoleon and cousin of Napoleon III. His life included exile, service in the empire, and later residence in Europe and England.
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Vienna
Florence
Geneva
Wartenberg
Chamber of Deputies
Fis
Corsica
Uris
Sion
Amon
Alma
Inkerman
Ang
Ereby
Pion-Pion
Shee Feinons Lotilde
Neo
Brussels
England
War in Chili Report on Valparaiso Rebellion Shifts
A Buenos Aires dispatch says Mayor Valdivieso joined the insurgents after winning over the garrison that deserted the fort. They seized Balmaceda’s transport Maida, with arms and ammunition, threatening the ex-president. Mitre and Trigoyen have been named presidential and vice-presidential nominees, while Balmaceda’s fate remains unsettled.
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New York
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Valdiviesos
Balmaveda
Maida
Mitre
Buenos Regrs
Page
Del
Gea
Eit Gid
Senenor Trigoyen
Vely
Gladstone Tour at Tunbridge and Hastings Addresses
Mr Gladstone spoke at Tunbridge and Hastings on his London to Hastings trip. He urged Liberal unity after the next election and defended home rule with a unifying plan for Ireland within the United Kingdom. He praised the 1884 enfranchisement measures as benefiting the whole country and warned against adopting Parnell led constitutional leadership for Ireland.
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Gladstone
London
Hastings
Tunbridge
Kent
Ireland
Parnell
Great Britain
Times Reports Congo Affairs Amid Leopold Visit
The Times analyzes Congo Free State policies as King Leopold visits London on Congo business. It argues the colonial ambitions threaten Nile region stability and European powers’ border possessions, warning Leopolds actions could worsen the regional balance.
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London
The
Times Today
Congo
the Times
Leopold
Times
Nile
Congo Free State
Belgian geographer receives Iceland winter report
Jules Leclercq, former president of the Royal Belgian Society of Geography, received a letter from John Johnson recounting Iceland’s winter up to January 6. The writer noted record warmth with no frost, heavy rains, and a climate felt like tropical seas, unmatched by any living resident.
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Brussels
Jules Leclercq
Royal Belgian Society of Geography
John Johnson
Iceland
Europe
Phat
Pene
Tropics
Oxford Wins Rowing Race on Tide at Cambridge
London reports the Oxford crew defeated Cambridge by a quarter boat length after rowing earlier due to the tide. A separate note recalls a cattle show trip disrupted by a collapse at a site in Cagliari where five committee members died and others were injured. The Times Rome desk cites massacres at Massowah and mentions Joseph Chamberlain’s speech.
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London
Oxford
Cambridge
Osednesda
Oxca
Cagliari
Times
Rome
Panaits
Massowahded
Joseph Chamberlain
Energy in a Day of Typewriting Reveals Real Labor Load
A New York Herald query asks readers to compute the energy of a fair day’s work for a typewriter operator. Calculations show 15 pages typed daily equates to about 5 pounds of energy expended, suggesting the task uses modest physical effort compared with other labor.
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New York Herald
Epress & Key
Mao
Fats
Boston market notes on butter eggs and commodities
In Boston on Monday March 98 the dairy and provisions market shows softer butter prices and steady to firm egg values amid varied receipts. Oil, flour, beans, and coffee quotes are recorded with supply levels, while vegetables and hay reflect firmer potato prices and steady markets.
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Boston
Westers Do
Vermont
Western Dairy
Washington
New York
Fiat
New Hampshire
New Brunswick
Maine
H. & Mass
Florida
Hebron
Jersey
Ohio
Uash Qhart
Su Andrews
Pgatadian
Ordina
Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Week
Arrivals of cattle and sheep noted for the week at Brighton and Watertown include Western cattle 2328 and Northern cattle 852. Western sheep and lambs 5220, Eastern sheep and lambs 142. Western beeves priced around 6.50 per 100 lbs. Northern at 5.50 to 7.60. Prices of free skins and country hides listed, with ragged OCR fragments.
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Brighton
Watertown
Shores
Brighton Niden
Lambarine
Caufakins
Sumner Described By Mrs Davis In Civil War Dowry Tale
The widow of Jefferson Davis recalls Charles Sumner as a handsome yet unpleasant athlete with a studious yet brilliant conversation style. The account notes his deferential manner and his social charm among Southern women, alongside mentions of theatrical pyrotechnics and Greek fire in performances.
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Mark
Jefferson Davis
Charles Sumner
Not so Difficult After All Cloak Review
A witty exchange contrasts Miss Jasper’s wardrobe with Cleverton’s question of affordability. The dialogue hints at fashion complexity and social display in a light, humorous tone.
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Cloak Review
Dashaway
Performance Paper Confusion Corrected
A misprint in a review swapped wordings regarding the play’s authorities after last night’s performance. The error prompted a correction noting the intended meaning referred to authorities rather than authors.
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