Foreign Happenings and British Coercion Bill Deliberations
Debate on the coercion bill moves slowly in Parliament as amendments flood proceedings. The piece notes limited government tolerance for changes, predicts passage after Whitsuntide, and discusses impacts on Irish home rule, rents, boycotting, and moonlighting with commentary on the Irish and English political tensions. It cites Professor Stuart, Mr. Balfour, and Irish opinion, plus a Cornwall election where the Union candidate prevailed and Liberal voters split turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compau
Connor
Ireland
England
Stuart
Ulster
Aubn Morisey
Nes
Voller
Parnell’s health causes Liberal anxiety amid illness
Loxpon May 21 report says Mr. Parnell is gravely ill from confinement indoors and cold. He remains cheerful and hopes for recovery, while friends press for rest and medical care as Liberals in England express concern and sympathy over his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
Loxpon
Nancy
Memoir on Irish Question Sparks International Debate
A sensational memoir said to come from the Irish College at Rome portrays the Irish Nationalist movement in a harsh light. Critics call it a forgery or English-influenced, while others warn of Parnellite links and terrorism as the movement's core power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rome
Nationalist Party of
Ireland
I Lege
Mes
Pt Igs ‘Ory
Nora
Associated Press
Colle
Ody
Ince
Parnell
Maerred Perenne
Irelana
Enian Ais
Uch
Uary
French cabinet crisis deepens as Freycinet declines task
Paris reports M de Freycinet refused to form a cabinet after considering the situation and doubt over its endurance. Deputies threaten obstruction if General Optanges receives a portfolio. On Saturday M Rourier received a ministry call and public opinion favors General Alenget joining the cabinet amid tense Salon unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. de Freycinet
Grevy
Ferry
General Optanges
M. Rourier
France
Alenget
Protest Over Fishery Bait Sale Sparks Chamber Debate
The report notes a protest against Newfoundland fishery practices halting bait sales to Frenchmen. M Flourens pledged to raise the issue in the Chamber of Deputies. Details mention ship movements from Pondicherry to Marseille and a collision near Suakin with a British steamer Ikha, while the Ghoorkha is damaged and the Caldera crew are saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Flourens
Chamber of Deputies
Pat Oeig Vend
Mysterious Riches Found After Mary O Hara Dies
Mary O Hara of Norrasoro Massachusetts dies aged over eighty and is found to have a large amount of money hidden among her possessions. Residents recall a life of extreme frugality and isolation in a straw-filled shanty on Straw Hollow. After a 200 dollar claim was dismissed, neighbors donated clothing and aid, suggesting more wealth may yet be disclosed from her effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrasoro
Mass
Mary O’hara
New York
Wheelock
Eelock
Green
Mary O'Hara
Indy
Earthquake in North Mexico Triggers Volcano Blast Reports
A Mexico City dispatch says officials report a strong quake in North Mexico causing widespread destruction. Fires erupt as large boulders shoot into the air and dense ash veils the sun, with multiple towns left uninhabitable and fires spreading in the aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mexico
Babispe
Chihuahua
Case of Ella M. Doughty Will Likely Reaches Halifax
Portland Maine May 21 indications are the Ella M. Doughty and David J. Adams schooners case will not be reached at Halifax before June 2. Chief Justice offered to allow Hon W L Putnam to appear in person but he prefers to leave matters to the experienced Halifax gentlemen. Lee will tie the evidence for Canadian associates. Hearing had been fixed for the 26th but a Canadian case appears to have priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ella M. Doughty
David J. Adams
Halfax
W.l.putnam
Cannan
Five Injured Three Fatally In Mill Boiler Explosion
At Betz and Morrison saw mill in Gaxurports Ohio a boiler exploded wrecking the mill. Five men injured including fireman James Sague with a broken leg and severe scalding. James Valentine badly burned and nearly all over. John Dray crushed leg and scalded from head to toe. Charles Bro shot in the mill with fatal brain injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaxurports
Betz & Morrison
James Sague
James Valentine
Jobn Dray
Harles Bro
Royal Gift From Portugal Marks Birthday Tribute
The gift to Emperor William, a sword of honor crafted at the Lisbon arsenal, featured a blade deeply chiselled and a hilt of soft gold set with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. The author questions whether other sovereigns feel valued or cheap in comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
William
Lisbon
Cen
Beloved Russian Actor Basil Samoiloff Dies in Silence
The famed public favorite Basil Samoiloff has died. The text notes his unique public decoration by the people and hints at imperial honors once worn for service. The obituary reflects on his celebrated status and the era marking his decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Samoiloff
My Lady Lea Occupied by Lord Salisbury in Nursery Work
Lord Salisbury assigns steady duties to My Lady Lea in the nursery Thyme. The plant serves as a decorative feature and provides tasks including light housework, flour handling, water pumping, and other necessary chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Lea
Lord Salisbury
Lea
Thyme
We Think We See Them Doing It
A Somerville Journal fragment jokes about women removing moustaches by retreating to a convent and locking the door, using satire to mock social norms and gender behavior. The text is a brief, humorous clip reflecting period attitudes and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
A Warning to Spring Poets
A fragment from a Journal of Education notes a cautionary line about poets facing a limit as the season prompts verse. The item hints at literary guidance and a reflection on poetic labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Education
Net
Deaths Shine on Lysander Spooner A Radical Thinker
Lysander Spooner died in Boston on the 16th in his eightieth year. A native of Athol Massachusetts, he began law study at 26 and challenged state barriers, publishing works against slavery and government monopoly. He founded an independent mail service, faced political pushback, and authored bold treatises on law and civil rights, leaving a legacy as a controversial abolitionist and constitutional theorist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysander Spooner
Boston
Spooner
Athol
Mass
Worcester
John Davis
Honest John
Charles Allen
Ohio
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Congress
Intel
Grover Cleveland
Athenmum
Thomas Drew
Grew Corpps
Bis
Pooner
Wway
Death of Hon Albert Palmer ex mayor of Boston
Hon Albert Palmer former Boston mayor died at his Roxbury home after a long pneumonia illness at 56. He was born in Candia New Hampshire, rose from farming family to teaching then Phillips Exeter Academy and later earned a seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1872 78 and 74, serving two years as sea committee chair before being elected to openen in 1876 and mayor of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Palmer
Boston
Forest Street
Roxbury
Mr. Palmer
Candia
N. H
Phillips Exeter Academy
Massachusetts
Ae F
Death of Prussian historian Alfred von Reumont in Paris
Paris reports the death of Alfred von Reumont aged 79, a Prussian historian and diplomat. Born as a diplomat, he began in Florence and served as Prussian chargé d affaires at Rome, later in Gaeta and Florence. His historical works include biographies and geopolitical histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Reumont
Paris
Alfred von Reumont
Florence
Rome
Gaeta
Beak
Extra Billy Smith of Virginia Dies at Ninety
Hon William Smith former governor of Virginia died at age 89. A native of King George county he built a mail coach line Washington to Milledgeville and served in the Virginia state legislature and multiple U.S. Congress terms. Known as Extra Billy for extra pay demands his career included Civil War service and a peak role as governor beginning in 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Smith
Virginia
William Smith
King George County
Washington
Milledgeville
Tesla
Antietam
Richmond
Areattenta Apacia
House of Representatives
Prominent Vermont Politician Henry Lane Dies at Home
Hon Henry Lane a noted politician and agriculturist of Cornwall Vermont died at his home on the 18th. Born February 14 1824 in Cornwall he served Cornwall in the state legislatures 1864 65 and 66 directed the state prison 1865 67 and held multiple public posts until his death. Also noted deaths include E T Phister of Kentucky and Dr E F Veadean a medical figure. Lieutenant Charles E Barnard a Civil War veteran died at Worcester on the 18th with a pension of 72 dollars per month. Dr George W Frost once head of Sailors Retreat on Staten Island moved to Brooklyn eight years ago. The report mentions various other individuals and deaths including Annie Gabriel at Notre Dame Academy.
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Marquis of Salisbury
Constitutional Club
Brest
Cape Breton
Clara Louise Kellogg
Halifax
N. Y
Point Pleasant
Atlantic
Miss Kellogg
Strakosch
de Bonsaude
Violet Cameron
Manchester
Lord Lonsdale
Lord Rosebery
Newton Abbott
Maros
Transylvania
Karlsburg
Borinage
Belgium
Fal
Foreign Office
Aneeanene
Tuipold
Bavaria
Francis Joseph
William
Prince Luispold
Berlin
Paris
Victor Koning
Mme
Jane Ding
M. Laour
Mme. Hadding
Lacour
Lord Salisbury
Ren
Vatican
Capac
England
Odrau
Austria
Silesia
Gene
Massowari
Frankfort
Novo Tcherlinsk
Czar
St. Austell
Cornwall
William Borlases
MacArthur
Queen
Rman
Feo
Co 8
Pe Ameer
Shinwarris
London Standard
London
Russia
Afghanistan
Royal Commission
British War Office
Cape Breton Pone
Charles of
Roumania
India
House of Commons
William Vernon Tis
Henry Lane
O Covlagionka
E. ©. Phister
Congress
Maysville
Afison
Pntgomer
United States
Asiana
E .F Veadean
Charles E. Barnard
Worcester
George W. Frost
Hex Angelt
Staten
Pierrepont House
Arars
Brooklyn
Colonier
Neel
Fk Er Py
Mabis
Legislative figures and Civil War veteran dies at 62
William E. Kisselberg managing editor of the Troy Times and partner in J. M. Francis, Son & Co. died this morning. The text recalls his political ties, including 1847 congress representation, 1851 senate service, and his Civil War roles from captain to brevet general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United
En A. Douglas
James L. Selfridge
Philania
Ayers
Bright
Forty-sixth
Penn
Liam E. Kisselberg
Troy
N. Y
Times
J. M. Francis, Son & Co
Railroad Accident Reported at Mitchell Ind Killing Several
Private information from Cincinnati dated May 21 reports an Ohio and Mississippi railroad accident at Mitchell Indiana this morning resulting in several deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Cincinsati
Mitchell
Ind
Cleveland views temperance as a tough national issue
Representative Oraine of Texas relays President Cleveland’s concern that temperance is a serious problem with conflicting honest views. He notes cosmopolitan American life, cites Germans in Buffalo enjoying beer at table, and warns excessive drinking can ruin employment and lead to crime, while endorsing moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oraine
Texas
Cleveland
Buffalo
O'Brien in Canada Presses Irish Campaign
William O'Brien, editor of United Ireland and former North Cork MP, travels to Canada to rally support against Lord Lansdowne. He alleges evictions by Lansdowne's agent at Lugecurran, faces hostility including stones and vandalism, and continues with lectures in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and New York amid illness and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
United Ireland
Old Country
M.P
North Cork
Canada
Lord Lansdowne
Lugecurran
Aith O'Brien
O’brien
Ottawa
O'Brien
Dennis Kilbride
Sue Fen
Wil
Ton
New York
Marriage Ends Delayed Court Battle in Anacostia
In Washington on May 18 Ernest L. Von Diezelski wed Miss Julia Bardot after a long District Court dispute. The groom’s mother opposed the match, alleging desertion from the U S Army and prompting a re Habeas corpus fight. Once Diezerski was discharged, no barriers remained to the marriage.
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Washineton
District Court
Ernest L. von Diezelski
Julia Bardot
St.Teresa’s Church
Anacostia
United States
Sternm Barracks
Jude
Viel Casey
McArthur
Diezersk
Trade Statistics Show Mixed U S Economic Signals
Bradstreet reports six day bank clearings across 36 cities totaling 1.087 billion dollars, up 9 percent from the prior week, offsetting a small decline. New York leading gains, while Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco and Baltimore post increases. declines appear in St Louis Providence and others. Industrial activity falters with 26,000 workers stricken or locked out, affecting building trades and dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s
Duluth
Topeka
New York
Conten
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Tsburg
Baltimore
Escage
St. Luis
Providence
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Detroit
Pngisns
When Most Men Get Married
A Rehoboth Sunday Herald note discusses marriage patterns in a scientific curate, commenting on relationships across ages from twenty to eighty and reflecting on social expectations in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Collision at sea leaves multiple dead as Britannic and Celtic burn
Two White Star liners Britannic and Celtic collided off Nantucket delaying arrival near New York. At least three killed with seven feared dead as debris and broken timbers rained onto steerage passengers. Passengers described panic, lifeboats launched, and officials reported extensive damage while both ships stood off Sandy Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Britannic
Celtic
White Star Line
Nantucket
Sandy Hook
Celtivx
Perry
Robinson
Fall River
Mass
Rich Indian traders lose posts amid political removals
A Senate select committee led by Senator Platt investigated Indian trader appointments, finding Republicans ousted for bias while traders lost fortunes. The tour described lush Osage and Kaw lands, with 197 people on Kaw lands and 1500 Osage residents, contrasting wealth with perceived degradation and tribal wealth tied to land and trust funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Platt
Cullom
Blackburn
Five Lives Lost in Newfoundland Ship Collision
The steamer Plover and schooner Trixie H collided off Trinity Bay near St. John’s at night in darkness and heavy seas. The Trixie H sank after being struck amidships. ten men and one woman survived, rescued by the Plover, while five lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
N. F
Plover
Trinity Bay
Trixie H
Trixie
Cap Manuel
Cata
Nieariven
Gloucester Sailors Perish in Dory Accident
Two men from Gloucester in a schooner F. T. Bayard were drowned near Fareoupoiahy on May 16 when a dory upset. Their bodies were recovered at Greenpoint. One left a widow and child. the other was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Bayard
Gloucester
Mass
Fareoupoiahy
Doryth
Vies
Greenpoint
Coca Use in South America Reported by Consul du Pre
Consul du Pre transmits from San Salvador a report on coca use among natives. He describes endurance, appetite suppression, and altered senses from chewing coca, with effects including tremors, hunger suppression, and intoxication. He cites physicians and notes potential moral and health declines with habitual use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count du Pre
San Salvador
Paris
Umas
Miners Strike Ejects Families in Hazlebrook Penn
Widespread eviction follows a prolonged strike at J. B. Wentz & Co. mines in Hazlebrook. The company owns all land and rents to workers, who sign leases waiving rights. sheriff and Inkerton men enforce removals as six families are cast out. Evictions trigger legal and community outcry across the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratardar
Inkerton
OT Ae Heer
Plan to strike at unions aims to settle Chicago lockout
A Chicago conference of building interests including the Illinois Architects' Association and the Chicago Real Estate Board approved a card of employment principles. The pledge commits employers to hire only under a signed card and to respect workers right to choose when and where to work. The plan seeks a June 1 settlement and to curb union influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrcaco
Chicago
Illinois Architects’ Association
Chicago Real Estate Board
Areather
Taughs
Organizer Fatally Shot by band at Warrenton Georgia
Hiram F. Hoover, organizer for the Co operative Workers of America, campaigning for higher wages among African Americans, was shot by a group of men in Warrenton Georgia. The attackers fled. no arrests reported. Hoover had urged unity and self help in labor organizing across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Avavsra
Hiram F. Hoover
Co-operative Workers of America
Fires in Michigan threaten Baraga and Ironwood villages
May 22 report from Lake Lenden cites about 2000 affected by the blaze. John Casey perished in Baraga area as residents sought aid via telegrams and letters. Fire crews and residents watched as shifting winds once endangered Baraga, and later updates warned of renewed threats amid communication lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Lake Lenden
John Casey
Hasking
Baraga
Meaning of a Nursery Rhyme Confused by Nonsense Text
A garbled OCR fragment discusses the meaning of a nursery rhyme and mentions Con trary Mary and unrelated garbled words. The passage contains scattered phrases about children and a nonsensical mix of names, objects, and letters, offering no clear factual content.
Augustus Saville and His Dandy Era in English Society
The late Augustus Saville, known as Lumley, was famed for extreme dandyism. He was a colossal favorite in English society, and for twenty years no fashionable ball lacked his presence. An anecdote recalls his address to an British merchant and a guest at the royal palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Saville
Lumley
Ro Palace
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