Famine Queen Maud Gonne Copy Sparks Dublin Outcry
Dublin summary notes a World correspondent describing Maud Gonne's article in The United Irishman, titled The Famine Queen. The piece accuses Queen Victoria of brutal policy toward Ireland, condemning evictions and the suffering of Irish emigrants, while urging Ireland’s resistance and recalling historic grievances.
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New York
Dublin
World
United Irishman
Maud Gonne
Victoria
Ireland
Queen Victoria reviews children at Phoenix Park event
In Dublin on April 8 the weather eased as Queen Victoria spent an active day at Phoenix Park. Large crowds of 35 000 to 50 000 children, bearing Union Jacks, waved as the queen and princess rode past. a bouquet was presented with a card reading To Our Beloved Queen from the Children of Ireland on Queen's Day.
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Dublin
Queen Victoria
Fern Phoenix Park
Vice Regal Lodge
Phoenix Park
Ireland
Queen Victoria Tours Dublin in Private Chapel Service
Queen Victoria attended a private chapel service at the vice regal lodge with the duke and duchess of Connaught and other royals. She selected hymns from St Patrick's cathedral and the Archbishop of Dublin preached. Her Majesty enjoyed a court drive despite rain, receiving enthusiastic crowds and kindness to late-arriving children aided by Lady Mayo.
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Dublin
Victoria
Duchess of
Insurgents Active as U S Forces Engage Across Islands
Reports from Manila describe ongoing clashes as Capt Sturgiss attacked an insurgent outpost five miles from Manila on the Novaliches road killing two and capturing ten. In Laguna a detachment sought refuge in a church after insurgent pursuit, while Lieut Gordon and others fought around Aparti and Capiz. Casualties include a sergeant and corporal, with a night attack on Calbayon ending in American defense. Generals Young and Bell request reinforcements as forces appear insufficient and local officials face assassinations amid rising tensions.
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Sturgiss
Novaliches Road
Sturgis
Forty-second Infantry
Laguna
Paeto
Gordon
Sixteenth
Aparti
Cayayan
Eighteenth Infantry
Capiz
Panay
Calbayon
Samar
Maj
Gilmore
Morty-third Infantry
Young
Luzon
James Bell
Bataar
Pelicans
New Rural Free Delivery Divisions Created by USPS
The Rural Free Delivery system expands with four new divisions and regional chiefs. Eastern division based in New York will cover New England New York and Pennsylvania led by E H Hathaway. Middle division centered in Indianapolis oversees Ohio and states west to Missouri and the South to Louisiana under C J Rice. West division with Denver HQ covers states west of the Missouri and Iowa to the coast led by W E Annin. Southern division centered in Washington includes southern states led by H Conquest Clarke. Effective May 1.
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Washington
Post Office Department
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
E. H. Hathaway
Middle Division
Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Missouri
Louisiana
C. J. Rice
Iowa
Denver
William E. Annin
H. Conquest Clarke
Ready for Her Trial Trip Stringham Set for Chesapeake Bay Run
Norfolk va April 9 All preparations are complete for today’s trial over the lower Chesapeake bay of the torpedo boat destroyer Stringham. The ship has rested in port three days while builders tuned every bearing nut bolt and screw. A trial board led by Rear Admiral Rogers will arrive from Washington and the Stringham will depart at once. It is expected to outperform every navy vessel in speed.
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Chesapeake Bay
Stringham
Rogers
Washington
Saints Conference Draws Record Crowds in Tamont
Yesterday's opening session of the Saints' conference in Tamont, Ja drew unusually large crowds. The Brick church auditorium and its basement were filled to capacity for the forenoon preaching, with many unable to gain admission.
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Tamont
Saints’ Conference
Industrial notes on land, mines, crafts and silk in 1890s America
The report details California land holdings of Miller and Lutt totaling 14.57 million acres, Mexico’s 5 000 silver and 1 000 gold mines with exports near 40 million dollars, Lompoc mustard farming and 2 000 acres under seed with 200 workers, Cleveland carpenters’ union membership, Indiana leading in glass production with 100 plants and 16 000 workers, a new paper fiber bicycle tubing tech, and 1890 silk industry milestones including 55 percent of world output valued over 87.6 million dollars and silk ribbons at 17 million dollars, noting ongoing progress in silk manufacture.
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Kingdom of
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Mexico
Lompoc
Santa Barbara County
Cal
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Carpenters’ and Joiners
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Foreign News Notes Reveals Global Press and Politics
Reports from Ireland to Scotland cover military movements and Austria Hungary tax repeal effects. France forms rifle clubs while Boers influence youth training. Paris rag-pickers protest new rubbish boxes. Deputy Arboin faces seating issues. London Daily Mail launches synchronized twin editions with real time telegraphed content.
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Ireland
Scotland
Austria-Hungary
France
Paris
M. Arboin
Troyes
London Daily Mail
London
Manchester
Photographers and stars spend lavish sums on portraits
Nordica could have bought a sealskin with the monthly money she spends on photography Calve has poured a great sum into her pictures. Prominent actors also spend heavily, with one leading man using about 50 dollars monthly. A meeting of top photographers noted actresses nationwide spend six to seven hundred fifty thousand dollars yearly on photos for papers posters theaters and fans.
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Nordica
Calve
America
England
Italy
Germany
France
Cleanse Your Blood Promises Fresh Digestion and Vitality
An 19th century health claim essay touts Spring Medicine as a thorough blood cleanser. It asserts improved digestion, appetite, kidney and liver function, and renewed brain and nerve strength from systemic purification.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Unique Curative Qualities
In a period advertisement Hood's Sarsaparilla asserts its peculiar qualities that it claims produce many cures for all who take it. The copy promises an unlimited list of wonderful remedies proving its merit.
Alabastine Wall Coating Promoted Over Plasters
An advertorial compares ALABASTINE wall coating with kal sinimes, touting purity durability and ease of use. It warns dealers selling cheap imitators risk lawsuits and urges consumers to buy the genuine cold water mix from the Alabastine Co.
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Ensible
Alabastine Co
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