New Postal Treaty Sets Four Pound Six Ounce Limit
Washington reports the United States Canada postal convention mirrors the earlier pact with extra terms. Mailable packages may move between nations at standard rates up to four pounds six ounces. The deal delays free Canadian mail to U S ports and allows through routes with conditions. The text notes practical implications and calls for reform in domestic parcel postage.
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United States
Canada
Washington
McClelland
Ottaiwa
Vilas
Interior Department
Jamaica
Bermuda
North America
New York
Mexico
Omahaw
London
Omaha
Chicago
McGlynn Calls for Democratic Pope in Italian Uprising
New York Special reports Dr McGlynn urging Italy to rise against the ecclesiastical machine. He proposed taking back remarks about the papal hat if a democratic pope could be created, and accused Knights of Labor leaders of funding Vatican influence and payments to Cardinal Gibbons.
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DR. McGlynn
New York
Drr. McGlynn
Italy
Jay Gould
Standard Oil Company
Powderly
McGlynn
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
the. Knights of Labor
Vatican
Chicago church scandal rocks Ada Street church
Rev J H Bresingham, pastor of Ada Street Methodist Episcopal Church, was arrested on a charge of illegitimate parentage after Eva Parker, eighteen, recently became a mother. The church board expressed belief in his innocence and intends a church trial while Bresingham posts $800 bond and suspends duties.
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Chicago
Ada Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Breshingham
Caroline Wan Unfaithful in Carter Divorce Case
Cross bill filed in the Carter divorce suit accuses Caroline Louise Carter of repeated adultery with multiple men including Ruth Kyrle Bellew and James H. Pierce. The petition details her travels to Europe from 1884 to 1886 and alleged extravagant conduct, asserting the couple have not cohabited since October 1885.
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Carter
Chicago
Leslie A. Carter
Caroline Louise Carter
Ruth Kyrle’ Bellew
New York
Cooperstown
Carolline Louise Carter
James H. Pierce
Brunswick
James’ B
Gilbert
City of
Garoline
Louse Carter
Kyrie Bellew
Garoline Louise Carter
Livers
City of New York
State of New York
Paris
Republic of Trrance
Basle
Republic of Switzerland
Europe
Caroline Louise’ Carter
Liverpool
New York City
London
England
Ferment Over County Poor House Report in Chillicothe
In Chillicothe Missouri a grand jury report details a county poor house with eighteen paupers eight insane. It claims cruel treatment including horse whipping of two women and indictments against the keeper who is jailed on bail. Inmates reportedly receive two meals daily and endure cold conditions walking seventy yards for quarters.
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Missouri
Chillicothe
Grand Jury
Nebraska's Red Men House Bill Under Debate
Washington dispatch outlines a House Indian affairs sub committee debate over Peel's bill to split the Sioux reservation and grant Ponca allotments in Nebraska. It details sections, amendments, and the path to land ownership and rights for Poncas within Sioux territory.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On
Mr. Draper
Niobrara
Nebraska
Indiang
Old Ponea Reservation
Great Sioux Reservation
Old Ponta Reservation
Murdered Wife Tracked to St Joseph by Husband
Louis Bulling, a 25 year old son of a prominent German family, killed his wife Flora Bulling at the Albert House in St Joseph. He forced entry, shot her thrice as she faced a trunk, then attempted escape but was seized by police as a mob gathered.
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St. Joseph
Omaha
Hronek
Buchanan County
Flora Bulling
Louis Bulling
Bulling
St. Joseph’s
Sixteenth Street
Felllow
Flora Bloom
Albert House
Fourth and Charles Streets
Bulino
Shoe
Bailing
Xx. L. Bull Doe
Lamy
South St. Joseph
Tootle
Bill authorizes meat inspection for exportation
Washington dispatch reports a Senate committee bill authorizing treasury inspection of salted pork and bacon for export. Customs officials may issue certificates on meat condition, with bans on unwholesome meat clearance unless properly salted and packed for over sixty days. Violations carry fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture. The president can suspend foreign imports for adulterated articles, and diseased meat imports are prohibited with quarantine power for cattle, sheep, and swine.
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Washington Dispatch
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Secretary of the Treasury
Collector ‘of Customs
United States
Two Little Girls Rescue 163 Children From Inferno
In New York a hospital for the crippled on Lexington Avenue reported a devastating fire. About 7 p.m. two young girls on the stairs alerted the nurse, saving all 163 hospitalized children. One girl, Mary Donnelly, was smothered on the top floor while helping others.
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New York Dispatch
Lexington Avenue
Forty-second Street
Mary Donnelly
Aeutt
Knoxville city editor shot in church attack
James Rule, city editor of the Journal, was assaulted inside St. John’s Episcopal church by John and William West and Goodman. Rule fired, wounding John West. William West wounded Rule’s wrist. John West wounded Rule repeatedly and is dying. Goodman was shot in the shoulder. The incident followed Dr. West’s election as city physician amid medical society protests.
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Knoxville
Rule
John1n West
William West
John West
Goodman J
Dr. West
West
Medical Society
Dakota Blizzard Toll Reported by Doctor
Dr Kughler arrived with the body of his son Ca hes av who died frozen during the recent blizzard in Dakota. The death occurred January 12 near a ranch west of Wessington Springs Jerauld county. The doctor cites a state of affairs with death toll likely exceeding 4000, noting 500 confirmed deaths and many unreachables beyond rail and telegraph lines.
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Dakota
Sharon
Kughler
Ca Hes
Wessington Springs
Jerauld County
Dak
Bry
International Range association calls meeting in Denver
Denver dispatch reports a special meeting of the International Range association to be held March 28 in Denver. Members nationwide are urged to unite for measures to boost cattle business, seek fair legislation, and plan stronger local organization while pledging favorable railroad rates.
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International Association Tasties
Denver
International Range Association
Iride
Pange
Prest International
Association
J. O. Leary
Treasury
ODE Apassentsceis
Vite Ee Wa
DENTS
Boston
Cleveland
Little Girls
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