Lord Mayor's Day Highlights Then Asia and Europe Tensions
The article reviews Lord Mayor of London events and a high profile dinner where Lord Salisbury signals Britain’s stance toward Russia and Bulgaria. It notes tensions over Egypt and Bulgaria, the Bulgarian throne issue, and potential Austrian and British cooperation to enforce the Berlin treaty amid nearing conflict with Russia.
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London
Great Britain
Europe
France
Egypt
Lord Salisbury
Kuset
Bulgaria
Russia
Alexander
Berlin
Austria
George Hamilton
Balkans
Waldemar
Denmark
Nicholas
Minerelia
Black Sea
Ody
Kaulbors
Herr Tisza
After the Speech Reverberates Across Europe
The speech sparks mixed reactions as European papers claim weakness in Britain and praise for Russia. Hungarians cheer, Austria gains resolve, and Britain faces criticis m of its navy while diplomatic exchanges between Britain and Russia intensify.
Irish Rent Struggle Deepens Amid Planed Trustee Risk
The anti rent campaign advances on a Parnellite plan with tenants in Clanricarde and O Grady estates paying 70 percent of rents to a trustee. Risks include landlord access to funds and court processes for remaining balances. Government circulars widen inquiry into evictions and League influence. The Conservatives’ Irish policy appears uncertain as League influence grows in England and America.
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Parnell
Clanricarde
O'Grady
National League
League
Liverpool
United Ireland
Parnellites
Irish Loyal Patriotic Union
British Liberty and Property Defence
England
Union
America
Scotland
Foreign Notes and European Tensions Highlight July Transcripts
The column reports on Boucicault's divorce pending London courts after the Campbell case, Nilsson's health and Amsterdam tour, and Miss Van Zandt in Paris. It notes the Vatican rulings on bishop pope relations, cholera quarantine at Alexandria, Danish prince Valdemar and Bulgarian throne events, Aachen strike damages, and Frederick the Great musical issue. It also covers Lord Mayor's show security, Clancy on Salisbury, and Fred Archer's death by suicide amid illness.
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London
Campbell
Mme
Christine Nilsson
Amsterdam
Miss van Zandt
Paris
Rome
Baltimore
Alexandria
Calcutta
Denmark
Valdemar
Sofia
Aachen
Germany
Frederick the Great
Barge
Leipsic
Jordan
Konigsberg
Nafalgar Square
J. J. Clancy
Lord Salisbury
Austria
Clancy
Fred Archer
How the Colored Vote Is Captured in Grorgia Election
In Arianxta Georgia on November 13, election day unfolds with three managers and three clerks presiding in a Superior Court room. Campaigns hinge on personal canvassing of white voters and coercive tactics to sway black voters through clubs, bribes, and rhetoric, culminating in noisy parades to the county seat and a daylong scramble at the polls.
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Arianxta
Georgia
Wiaith
Death of Paul Bert shocks Paris amid Tonquin turmoil
Paris reels from the sudden death of Paul Bert fueling opposition to Tonquin policies. Critics blame M Ferry, Rochefort, and clerical papers for the tragedy while ultra radicals foresee political gains if others die. Meanwhile a train disaster at Sisteron in Basses Alpes kills three and injures thirteen. A separate landslide at Embrun buries eight people.
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Paris
Paul Bert
Tonquin
Bert
M. Ferry
Rochefort
Embrun
Hautes Alpes
Woodward Colliery to Open in Wilkesbarre
The Woodward colliery in Wilkesbarre will soon begin operations. After over five years of sinking a 1000 foot shaft measuring 22 by 55 feet, the mine will need thirty 100-horsepower boilers and $225,000 for machinery. The coal is described as top quality and the project promises to employ about twelve hundred men.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Woodward
Labor Strife in Chicago Strikes and Police Guard Packingtown
The Chicago strike dispersed by a strong force of militia and police. About 7000 workers are employed as scuffles erupt while boycotts and talks with the Packers' Association unfold. Knights of Labor leaders Carlton and Barry press for settlement. Powderly issues orders to end the strike, meeting divided in support. Other cities report wage protests and factory actions including Fall River, New Bedford, Haverhill, Stamford, and Cohoes as unions seek higher pay and political shifts.
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Chicago
Armour Co
Swift & Go
A. A. ‘’Arlton
Barry
General Assembly
Knights of Labor
Packers’ Association
Carlton
Armours
Winkerton
Chicago Trades Assembly
Powderly
Spinners’ Union
Fall River
Mass
State Board of Arbitration
Hirt Stitchers
Denham
New Bedford
Groveland Mills
Haverhill
Stamford
Conn
Tey
Cohoes Mills
Philadelphia
Boston Central ‘Trades Union
Henry George
New York
Knights of Labor members on trial for leather boycott
In Plymouth Massachusetts, William B. O Keefe and Peter McGeough of District 70 Knights of Labor faced conspiracy charges over a Harrington leather boycott linked strike. The four day trial ended with a hung jury after nine jurors favored conviction and three favored acquittal. The case awaits potential Supreme Court review to define boycott rights.
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Plymouth
Mass
William B. O’keefe
Peter McGeough
District 70
Knights of Labor
C. E. Harrington
Salem
Messrs. O’keefe
McGeough
Boston
Emery & Co
O'Keefe
Benjamin Fr. Kutler
Bumpus
Supreme Court of
Mesmerism by Telephone Claims Caledonian Trance
A Portsmouth visitor, a professor of mesmerism, recounts a Glasgow demonstration where he allegedly induced a trance in young men via telephone. They were told to stand by a Glasgow office, and physicians reportedly verified the trance by pins and needles tests.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Glasgow
Lindon
Phevywens
Beecher Sermon Urges Christians to Live Right Over Doctrine
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher argues religious controversy centers on non essentials and calls Christians to stop quarrelling about doctrine. He asserts the Bible aims to teach right living and urges adherence to a practical righteousness over rigid dogma.
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Brookyyx
Henry Ward Beecher
Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Timothy
Christ Jesus
Adventures of a Hunter in the Black Forest
Captain Potter postmaster and Farmer Riddell recount a week in Potter county's Black Forest, where a wildcat and a bear attack two hunters. A pepper in the bear's eyes saved Riddell, the bear weighed 280 pounds, and the party sent meat home. No deer were seen.
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Jersey Snore
Penn
Captain Potter
Riddell
Larry's Creek
Black Forest
Potter County
Kiddell
Grier
Hiddell
Colonel Allen
Riddel
They Slept on Top of a Boiler Fatal Explosion in New Orleans
Three men applied for work at M B C plantation in St James parish. They slept atop a boiler in the sugar house amid cold weather and perished when it exploded. One colored man was torn apart. another died of burns within hours. White man Nicholas Powell survived critical injuries and is hospitalized in Charity Hospital.
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Africa
Smith
Mr. Smith
Kirby
Chain Gang
Jacob Phillips
Phillips
Ev'ry Corporation
de Colerd Gemrman
Pete Sikes
Bredren
Christ
Timothy
New Oreans
M. B.C
St. James Parish
Nicholas Powell
Charity Hospital
New York City Election Officials Release Mayor Figures
The county canvassers report confirms the official mayoral results from the recent election. Hewitt leads with 0 552 votes, George has 63 110, and Roose 60 43 at Wardwell, not altering the prior press totals.
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New York
Board of County
Ar Hewitt
George
Roose
Wardwell
Fire at Princess Anne Jail Sparks Escape Bid
In Barthmore on November 14 a bold attempt to burn the Somerset County jail at Princess Anne endangers two inmates James Stevens a death row prisoner and English larceny convict Thomas Caveny. Oil soaked cell and heavy sheet iron barricade led to a smoky struggle before deputies subdued the blaze. This marks a second arson bid at the jail in two years.
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Barthmore
Princess Anne
Somerset County
James Stevens
Mary Trehearn
Thomas Caveny
Stevens
Ente Stevens
Miss Daisy Trick Dies From Hydrophobia in Illinois
Miss Daisy Trick sixteen year old Hyde Park social favorite in a Chicago suburb died this morning from hydrophobia after being bitten by a stray shepherd dog twenty seven days earlier. Doctors failed to halt the onset as she suffered spasms and collapsed in the early hours. Burial is planned for tomorrow.
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Daisy Trick
Hyde Park
Chicago
Erse
Lidham
Lick
Sir Doxam
Wickham
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