Plague Fears Drive Cremation Push as Reichstag Fears Rise
Vienna authorities urge sanction of cremation to curb plague spread while Reichstag dissolution looms within a month due to opposition to protections. Across Europe a major fire in Meyringen Switzerland destroys hamlets Tausen Stein and Eisenbergen leaving about a thousand homeless. In New York Brooklyn Mrs Orn dies, daughter and husband ill with trachea disease. The Chinese immigration bill passes the Senate but faces veto talk in Washington. Weavers strike in Ashton-under-Tyne and Bolton firms cut wages as more mills halt. Rail cave-in at Minehill affects Philadelphia and Reading line. Irish matters trigger meetings in Chicago. Robbery on Fifth Avenue targets Mrs Debarry. Arizona politics clash over Salt River lands and a railroad bill. London reports South African native levies massacre officers. miners’ strike fears echo in Pennsylvania.
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Switzerland
Tausen
Stein
Eisenbergen
Interlaken
Orn
New York
Brooklyn
Tricanea
United States
Senate
LHA Pen
Ashton-under-Tyne
Bolton
Minehill
Philadelphia and Reading
Richardson Collery
Glen Carbon
St. Patrick's Society of Chicago
New York City
Adolph Debarry
AL Ratitygnama
Prescott
Arizona
Territorial Council
J.L. Alsop
Washington
Salt River
I’remont
Maricopa County
Yavapai
London
South Africa
21St Ultimo
Tux Pottsville
Pennsylvania
Miner’s Journal
Gowen
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Knights of Labor
Schuylkill County
McNulty
State Department
China
Senate Committee On Railroads
Columbia River
Dalles
Oregon Postage Railroad Company
Jacons
Washington Territory
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Rocky Mountains
Lome
Xenia
Ohio
Alaska Neglected by U S Government Assailed for Inaction
The San Francisco Bulletin and Alta condemn federal neglect in Alaska. They note four percent income from the purchase funds yet no protectorate or local government. Sitka’s garrison withdrawn leaves settlers exposed to Indian threats and destruction. Citizens appeal to Victoria for aid while Congress and the executive committee are blamed for abandonment.
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Alaska
San Francisco Bulletin
Victoria
Sitka
The
Alta
Wright
Executive Committee
Congress
Chinese bill risks leverage for Beijing and harm to American trade
Washington reports the Chinese bill aligns with Peking goals and is being urged by agents to pass. If veto fails, passage would give China power to press foreign dealings and threaten American traders. A law could close markets, force Pacific Mail to abandon Asia, and hurt San Francisco and U S commerce.
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Tts
Washington
Peking
China
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Asiatic
San Francisco
Goulds sale of Union Pacific stock shocks Wall Street
The article describes Gould selling most of his Union Pacific stock to a syndicate, signaling a strategic shift as the block passes from his control. It notes anticipated market effects, the potential rise in stock value, and the broader implications for Gould’s influence and the company’s future.
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Gould
Union Pacific
Wall Street
Bull Clique
Deaths and disasters from across the globe report
Telegraphic news from Columbus to Pottsville covers the death of Gen Lee adjutant general R H Chilton at 60 plus a Selma railroad disaster killing five and injuring many. Also reports ship losses in Europe and political shifts in Rome Berlin and Cairo with mob violence in Cairo and a mass excommunication threat from Pottsville churches against Knights of Labor.
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Columbus
R. H. Chilton
Gen. Lee
West Point
Virginia
Texas
Atlanta
Selma
Selma, Rome
Dalton Road
Mulberry Creek
Geo. Evans
Stanton
White
Pottsville
Knights of Labor
Mollie Maguires
Union Pacific stockholders expect Gould to retire March first
Leading Union Pacific stakeholders anticipate E. H. Gould stepping down from the board on March first. They also plan to add two men of proven ability and character to the direction.
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Union, Pacific
Gould
Methodist Ministers Protest Chinese Immigration Bill
A New York meeting of Methodist ministers adopted a protest against the recent anti-Chinese immigration bill. They urge President Hayes to veto, arguing the bill violates the China treaty, harms American missionaries, and offends the spirit of U S hospitality and law. They claim evils of immigration can be remedied without a veto.
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New York
Otter
Hayes
Methodist Ministers
Congress
Empire of China
United States
Politician Wins Cork Seat as Palmisy Praised Postmaster Role
The article notes Palmisy as the best Chicago postmaster, praised for his long service and public credit. It also reports Con Carhurst winning Cork county Parliament by 6,130 over Sir George Cartheerst, and mentions House elections bill authorizing 46,616 for contestant expenses with total claims near 80,000.
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Bir
Palmisy
Chicago
Ofice
Con. Carhurst
Cork County
George Catthurst
House Committee On
House
Tuer Potter Committee
South Carolina
Tilden
Garfield
United States Senate
Stanley Matthews
House of Commons
George Campbell
Kirkcaldy
United States
England
Connecticut
House of Representatives
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