Viennese urged to sanction cremation amid plague fears
The Vienna authorities press for government approval of cremation as a protective measure against plague. The piece also notes the German Reichstag’s expected dissolution within a month due to opposition. Additionally, a Swiss fire devastates Meyringen areas displacing about a thousand people.
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Meyringen
Switzerland
Tausen
Stein
Eisenbergen
Interlaken
Orn
New York
Brooklyn
Tricanea
United States
Senate
LHA Pen
Alaska Abandoned Citizens Seek Aid Amid Peril
The Alaska situation is dire with no federal protector in Sitka as Indians threaten settlers. The San Francisco Bulletin notes Alaska’s wealth contrasts with neglect enabling peril, while Sitka’s garrison has been withdrawn and residents appeal to Victoria for protection.
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Alaska
San Francisco Bulletin
Victoria
Sitka
The
Alta
Wright
Executive Committee
Congress
Chinese bill could shift leverage to Beijing, warn critics
Tts reports in Washington claim the Chinese bill aligns with Peking aims and a Beijing envoy advocates its passage. If veto fails and it becomes law, China would gain bargaining power from a powerful arsenal and trained forces, potentially closing markets and harming American traders and San Francisco’s interests.
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Tts
Washington
Peking
China
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Asiatic
San Francisco
Union Pacific stock transfer dominants market talk
The article describes Gould selling most of his Union Pacific holdings to a syndicate. It claims the block sale could force Gould to keep working with the group, while raising questions about control and the stock’s future activity. It notes prior large trades and broader implications for Wall Street dynamics.
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Gould
Union Pacific
Wall Street
Bull Clique
Adjutant General Chilton Dies at Desk in Colum bus
Telegraphic dispatches report R H Chilton adjutant general to Gen Lee died suddenly at his desk in Columbus aged over 60. A Virginia born West Point graduate, he served as a Mexican War major and later as paymaster in Texas before the Civil War.
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R. H. Chilton
Gen. Lee
West Point
Virginia
Texas
Atlanta
Selma
Selma, Rome
Dalton Road
Mulberry Creek
Geo. Evans
Stanton
White
Gould to retire from Union Pacific board on March first
Leading stockholders emphasize Gould will retire from direction on March first and indicate two gentlemen of acknowledged ability and character will be added to the board.
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Union, Pacific
Gould
Methodist Ministers Protest Chinese Immigration Bill
A New York meeting of Methodist ministers adopted a strong protest against the anti Chinese immigration bill then before President Hayes. They argue the measure violates a treaty with China and risks American missions and relations, urging a veto as inconsistent with US institutions.
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New York
Otter
Hayes
Methodist Ministers
Congress
Empire of China
United States
Postmaster Palmisy Praised and Political Debates Highlighted
The article lauds Palmisy as Chicago’s best postmaster and notes his dedicated service. It covers Cork MP election results for Con Carhurst, a House committee bill to fund election contests, and remarks on South Carolina voting funds. It also mentions Congress Garfield’s senate bid and cattle import debate in the U K. It closes with Connecticut considering a Chinese immigration law challenge.
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Palmisy
Chicago
Ofice
Con. Carhurst
Cork County
George Catthurst
House Committee On
House
Tuer Potter Committee
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Tilden
Garfield
United States Senate
Stanley Matthews
House of Commons
George Campbell
Kirkcaldy
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House of Representatives
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