General Grant showing signs of recovery amid cancer debate
New York reports growing belief that General Grant may recover from illness once thought cancer. Doctors differ on diagnosis with epithelium cited by Dr George R. Elliott and others noting cocaine and opium effects. Grant and family attended breakfast together, with Mrs Grant hopeful yet cautious as physicians weigh possibilities. In Ohio, legislative probes into senator bribery continued and a separate Brooklyn manslaughter indictment was issued.
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Elliot
Grant
Sands
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Fred
Newfoundland Trade Ties and Treaty Abrogation Debate
Sir Ambrose Shea of Newfoundland met Washington press reps at Willard's. He warned against abrogation of the 1875 Washington treaty, noting Newfoundland runs a large U S trade surplus and hopes for a temporary reciprocity pact until Congress acts next winter. He indicated Canada may demand free fish entry if duties on Canadian agricultural goods are dropped. The talks aim to preserve current trade relations until a congressional decision.
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de Ambrose Shee
St Washington
Newfoundland
Wasiixatox
Sir Ambrose Shea
Washington
United States
Willerd
Sir Ambrose
Newfouldland
Congress
Chicago's fair name denounced by city council
In Chicago and other cities reports of an orderly election are defended by aldermen. The council denounces sensational newspaper portrayals as unfounded, asserts the city is secure, and pledges a fair canvass of returns while noting crime and pauperism are low. The record contrasts calm Chicago with sensational rivals.
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Lani
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United States
Chicago
General Grant letter praises Sherman's and McPherson's merit
A newly published Grant letter from 1843 advocates promoting Sherman and McPherson to major general after Vicksburg. It credits Sherman for Shiloh and Corinth, notes McPherson's command of his division, and highlights their purity and duty. The article also reports Navy info on the Colon and lists several diplomatic and legal appointments and actions by President Cleveland.
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Germany
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President warns on treaty lands restoration to public domain
President Arthur states he lacks power to restore rings to public ownership and warns all occupants to leave the lands within sixty days clearing the way for federal action and potential reversion.
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Buried Under an Avalanche Kills One Men Lost Train Tragedy
Denver April 18 A Denver amp South Park work train on the High Line Division tunneled through heavy snow. An avalanche sweep crushed laborers from flat cars. one man Charles Klause died, six others severely wounded and many injured. Rescue efforts with Breckenridge reinforcements followed as doctors attended the wounded.
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Drowned Rebels Reported After Colon Capture
A Times special from Mexico City claims Colombian troops after burning Colon detained rebels. About 400 prisoners were held, and 100 of the worst were put on a steamer and drowned in the bay. Separate items note other executions, hangings, and crimes across the country.
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Penjdeh Crisis Dominates Foreign Notes Amid War Talk
April dispatches report Lord Dufferin opposing war with Russia over Penjdeh noting it an insignificant Afghan town unworthy of bloodshed. Cabinet reportedly favors letting Russia annex Penjdeh while army funding climbs to about thirty million dollars. Additional items note Afghan resistance threats, Suez Canal committee activity, and banking failures abroad with Polak fleeing and Wolff’s suicide in Antwerp.
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Wolff
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Monongahela Valley Strike Denial Over Miner Work Rumor
The Scott Haven rumor that eight hundred miners worked for two and a half cents a bushel is denied. Only three mines in the district operated at three cents. Scott has closed his store to miners and may block supplies. Four Strike Executive Committee members seek tents for a camp against legal rulings. Castle Shannon miners yielded. rest of Tom's Run district resumed at two and a half cents.
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Want Their Neighbors Retained
Lexington mass April 18 1888 four federal office holders all Republicans in Lexington two postmasters two clerks at Boston Custom House neighbors favor retention unless cause appears Democratic Town Committee asks preservation. New Yorker Lynched in Dakota Binghampton NY April 18 James W Bell hanged by mob in Pierre S Dak formerly Windsor Wis farmer father wealthy butchers. He stole a cow years ago rescued from prison by father then killed an Indian before escape. Ballots Taken a little Negro Legnacare pSenmorme y April 18. All of the Republican lineups recaptures results. deceased noted.
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