Great Britain to send ships and men for fisheries
Ottawa reports Imperial Government consents to dispatch one or two gunboats next spring to aid in enforcing Canadian fishery rights. Explanation notes prior treaty precedent and delays due to lengthy diplomacy. Massachusetts resolves urge retaliation against Canadian vessels and port access until Canada ends offensive actions. Congress debates immediate defence measures for Atlantic and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos
Ottawa
Toronto
United States
Canada
England
Massachusetts
Congress
Boutelle
Maine
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Illinois
Great Britain
Admiral Porter
Atlantic
Gulf and Pacific
New York
San Francisco
Boston
The
Lake Arts
Hampton Roads
New Orleans
Philaelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Portland
Rhode Island
Narragansett Bay
Army
House of Representatives
Committeen
Germany and France War Fear Warns Berlin Source Letter
A Berlin communication argues war between Germany and France is more probable than public reports show. It cites Prince Bismarck’s warning stance, notes General Boulanger bets on a 1888 decisive clash, and mentions efforts by President Grevy and Prime Minister Goblet to curb General Boulanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
France
Bismarck
Faust
Russia
Strel
General Boulanger
Balkans
Washington’s Windsor hotel named for capital project
New $2,000,000 Washington hotel to be called the Windsor. Report notes vast federal investment and several large public works items including Croton aqueduct and Gettysburg monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Windsor
United States
Fall River
Mass
Florida
Bavaria
Fort Keogh
Montana
New York City
Gettysburg
Bonnington
Philadelphia
I Cent Lunch Stand Expands in New York Demand Rises
In New York City a one cent lunch stand reports rising demand amid a simple bill of fare including sap stewed fish pork and beans coffee and milk as patrons seek inexpensive meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Mixed 19th Century News Briefs From A Crumbling Ledger
A scattered summary reports Portmouth Navy Yard commander in chief death, a New York Assembly bill to criminalize price cornering of essentials, banker Cassize Schroeder vanishing with $50,000, a murder confession and dismembered remains found in Baltimore, Raymond Belmont’s suicide at a Fifth Avenue shooting gallery, and a Brooklyn raid on a Chinese gambling den netting seventy four gamblers and $62,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumodore Pari C
Johnson
Portsmouth
N. A.) Navy Yard
New York Assembly
Cassize Schroeder
Germane Savings Bank
Jersey City
N. J
Schroeder
Eowans Unaxar
New York
August Bohl
Baltimore
Raymond Belmont
August Belmont
Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn
Batch Pardons Issued By Louisiana Governor
Governor McEsenry pardoned twelve convicts in one stroke in Louisiana. A Maryland flood forced many homes to anchor cables to trees on high ground near Port Deposit due to an ice jam on the Susquehanna. In Texas eight robbers raid and two train crews are arrested on a trestle. A NY banker’s son detained by Montana miners was released after $75,000 back pay was wired. A colored man in Leavenworth is killed by armed men after jail. Brigham Young reportedly alive near Lincoln Nebraska. William Cornish shoots Miss Lulu Green and is later hanged in Springfield Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Seligman
New York
Richard Woops
Leavensworth
Kan
Lincoln
Neb
Brigham Young
Willliam Cornish
Lulu Green
Cornish
Springfield
Washington D C notes and appointments from secretaries and memorials
Secretary Manning appoints Jesse Abrahams of Virginia as Deputy Comptroller of the Currency. A Knights of Liberty committee asks President Cleveland to veto the Inter State Commerce bill. The second official reception for the President and Mrs Cleveland honors Congress. Edward Healey of Hagerstown Md is nominated Consul at lunch. A memorial thanks the President for nominating Mr Matthews for Recorder of Deeds in DC, signed by Bishop Brown and twenty one ministers.
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Washington
Manning
Jesse RB. Abrahams
Virginia
Knights of Liberty
Cleveland
Congress
Re House
Edward W. Healey
Hagerstown
Matthews
Albany
District of Columbia
Senate
Bishop Brown
M. E. Church
British Chancellor candidate defeated in Parliament election
Foreign minister Goscuern fails to win seat in Liverpoo l parliamentary contest after eleven sores. An export ban on horses is issued at the German frontier. Anarchists trigger a fire in Yverdon to create work for unemployed. Dr Robertson of Brighton is the member in question. Consul General in Shanghai reports 1260 dollars raised for Charleston earthquake sufferers. Emperor William orders 72000 German reserves to drill with repeating rifles. Uproar when Ireland minister Hicks Beach proposes removing poor districts. Blair Athol steamship sinks in the Black Sea. Belfast riot follows with stones shots and many arrests. Santos, president of Uruguay, banished by Congress.
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Goscuern
Lord Randolph Churchill
Liverpoo
Yverdon
Switzerland
Robertson
Brighton
England
Tak
United States
Shanghai
Charleston
Emperor William
House of Commons
Michael Hicks Boadh
Bachetary
Ireland
Blair Athol
Black Sea
Belfast
Santos
Uruguay
Congress
Explosion on steamship Guyandotte linked to dynamite device
Shortly after the Guyandotte sailed from New York to Norfolk a massive explosion tore a hole in the hurricane deck. Investigators found the blast caused by a dynamite machine deliberately placed on board.
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Guyandotte
Old Dominion Line
New York
Norfolk
Knights of Labor
Louisiana
Mississippi
Gloucester
Mass
Hall’s Canyon
New Oxi
Hox
Groner H. Penpierox
United States
Germany
Unclear maritime cargo and vessel details reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a car, clothing items, and scattered nautical terms. Mentions include a yacht destined for pearl rush in South American waters and electrical apparatus, with references to light and depth measurements. Lacks coherent events or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lascow
Pearl
Southern boom spurs iron and land deals across the South
A flood of investment sweeps the region as Lampasas Texas reports iron ore discoveries and multiple new ventures emerge. Birmingham and Florence see large scale plant openings with hundreds of thousands in capital. Selmance and Pontine Creek ventures plan mineral development and land sales at strong prices amid a nationwide mining optimism.
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Lampas
Texas
Aricardas
Fort Smith
Irmingham
Ham
Als
The
Peacock
Derae
Georgia
Selma Land Improvement Urpace Company
Montgomery
Cai
Ron
Welty 6
Repreland
Ohio
Birmingham
Birmingham Iron Erenee Forge CompAny
Landfice
Selmance Company
Anita
Abama
Ae Resentcess Iron and Land
Pontine A Ch
Florence
New Session Opens as Queen Outlines Policy
The British Parliament resumes with Queen Victoria delivering the speech from the throne. She notes friendly foreign relations, mentions Bulgarian succession, and cites Ireland’s troubled land tenure, legal reform needs, and local government measures for England Scotland and Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Alexander
House of Commons
Ireland
England
Scotland
Speercot
Beotland
Congress Debates Agriculture Labor and Senate Reforms
The Senate, amid amendments on agriculture and labor policies, considers a bill banning congressional members from attorney roles for labor and land firms. Debates include railroad reimbursements, fractional coin plans, and pensions. Hoar prompts amendments on land rail and district protection. prayers note seven senators and twelve staff present.
Fisheries Dispute Talks Continue Between Ministers
United States Minister Phelps met with Premier Salisbury in London for an hour to discuss the Canadian fisheries dispute. Lord Salisbury welcomed progress and both nations seek an amicable settlement. In the House of Commons Sir James Ferguson said talks with the US government have been ongoing and a dispatch suggests a final settlement may be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Salisbury
United States
Marquis of Salisbury
Lordalebery
Pease
England
Canada
House of Commons
James Erguson
Mexican Pensions Bill for Surviving Class and Widows
The Treasury reports pension estimates under the Mexican Pension bill. About 34,748 survivors and 13,000 widows are expected to receive annual payments totaling 4,003,102 dollars. Immediate funds are requested, with payroll figures for clerks and staff noted in the communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Commissioner “of Pensions Accompan Atacaen
Bill
Ous
Auris
Iecus
Jclerks
stuirty-Eve
Nomination Blocked by Senate Refusal to Confirm
Ambiguous note indicates a nomination was presented by the President but rejected by the Senate, leaving the office status unclear. The fragment hints at political contention and a stalled appointment process without clear names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fuimny
Aind
House Sessions Refine River and Harbor and Military Bills
On the 85th to 19th day sessions lawmakers advanced major measures. The River and Harbor bill passed with 154 to 4 noes. The Army equipment appropriation of 409000 was agreed after a conference report. Other actions included pension bills, post office funds, drought seed aid for Texas, and a constitutional amendment proposal on inauguration day.
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Senate
House
Belmont
N. Y
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Bragg
Wis
Hammond
United States
Eaver
Iowa
Forney
Als
Bureau of Animal Industry
Post Office
Texas
Crain
Tex
McRae
Ark
Con
Postal Telegraph Substitutes For Edmunds Bill In Senate
The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Postroads authorizes Senator Wilson Iowa to report an original postal telegraph bill as a substitute for Edmunds. The bill adopts the first eleven sections of a frame by the committee in the last Congress reported by Senator Hill. It provides for a postal telegraph at a suitable point, contracting with existing telegraph companies, with government offices and stamp sales arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmunds
Senate
Senate Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Wilson
Iowa
Hill
Orado
Extraordinary cures touted for rheumatism and pests
The item markets St Jacobs Oil as an absolute cure for rheumatism and other ailments. It notes English sparrows as pests in Australia and cites Dr Morse praising Red Star Cough Cure for coughs especially for children. price listed as twenty five cents. A woodsman sighting of a rabbit is also mentioned in a garbled note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacobs OI
James Harlan
Louisville
Australia
Morse
Marine Hospital
Baltimore
Demorest’s
W. Jennings Demorest
Pussishen
New York
Diphtheria Fortified by Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic
Fragmentary text praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable tonic and blood purifier vitalizing youth and body amid disease.
Destiny of Warner's Cure and Medical Bias in England
A physician credits Warner's Safe Cure with restoring patients after standard treatments fail. He cites kidney and blood purification, urges peer physicians to consider the remedy while condemning medical prejudice. The piece discusses professional backlash from colleges and the public response.
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Royal al Navy
Evan Debter
Pepe Uy
Develon Bs
Sas
Hays
Tin My ‘Hospital
England
Inwa Oat Cath Aneta Lee Wes
Sanath
Eriniccanahikee
Warner
College of Panteens
Queen’s College
Ald
Hioyenesi
Nsteloee
European paper counts 408 princes in ruling families
A European paper estimates combined reigning families include 408 princes with the female share nearly doubling the total. Holstein leads with Russia Denmark Greece and Oldenburg including many nobles. Stettin follows uniting Saxony Britain Portugal Belgium and others. The Bourbons number forty seven. Habsburg-Lorraine and Wittelsbachs also prominent. Mediatized houses total 724 princes since Vienna 1815. Empress Elisabeth of Austria is daughter of Duke Maximilian of Bavaria.
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Holstein
Russia
Denmark
Greece
Oldenburg
House of Stettin
Saxony
Great Britain
Portugal
Belgium
Weimar
Altenburg
Coburg-Gotha
Meiningen
Sicily
Parma
Boain
Hohenzollerns
House of Savoy
Hapsburg-Lorraine
Wittelsbach
Bavaria
Vienna
Hapsbur
Wittelsbachs
Elisbeth
Austria
Maximilian
Gisela
Leopold
Why He Shouldn't Laugh Scene From Austin Visitor
An old man from Austin visiting a neighbor family danced a child on his knee and laughed loudly. The child suddenly asked why he was laughing, noting the man’s missing teeth. The moment sparked surprise and mild humor in the family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
Austin
Tommy
Jones
Cures Promised in Early 1900s Health Ads and Claims
An assortment of sensational health ads tout remedies for consumption and catarrh with claims by the World’s Dispensary Medical Association and Dr Sage’s remedies. Other sections promote at home work schemes offering large daily earnings with minimal capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
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Ts Renee
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Tndhatrie
British Parliament
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Oregon
Yeam Ito
Committee On
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Finance Committee
Hoar
Connafor
Arpany
Yestone Park
Jene Pacific
Everane
Postal Telegraphs
Couerece
Stewartis
Wheeler
Barnes
Tugalls
Berks
Algis
Vle
Noxra Canarina
Ore
Ett & Co
Portlan Maine
Hallet & Co
Chicago Ledger
Chicago
Isaac Thomson
Piso
Cockle
O. N. Chittenton
Rochester
R. Finnegan
City Building
Front Street
Pardee Medicine Co
Medy
Minghamton
Hartshorn
Reg
Beaux, C Cos
Chicago, Ne
Rak Woren
Holly
Vegetabie
PINKHAM_ Core
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Enfield
N.el
WWU
Reesour
M. W. Dunham
Wayne
DuPage Cos
Poultry Yard
Cove Dale
A. M. Lang
Cincinnati, Co
Dcess
RSE Book CO
Leonard St
N. Ye
Bend
Pierce Well Excavator Co
LEC
Mletton
Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO
Oston
U. S
Ensinore
P.O
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Tansill
Cigara
L. Mintana
Ellisburg
N.Y
Tan
Aeller
D. Crain
Draggist
Aledo
Tanseli
CO. Ae
HINDS
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J. HH
Vei
Satloeuss Francis
Brill
Henrsreip
Loxe
Istap
Thurston
Bancsore Cook Tive
Weatherby
Kansas City
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