Rosebery Resigns as Salisbury Faces Dissolution Push
The cabinet’s adverse vote in the commons leads Lord Rosebery to tender resignation while Lord Salisbury is summoned to Windsor to form a Conservative ministry. Salisbury insists on dissolving parliament before taking office, setting the stage for an election and a potential Liberal majority delay. Irish and Liberal Scotch members react with unease as key local measures drift. Rosebery appears sprightly upon return, with ministers and whips affected by the looming political shift.
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Downing Street
Lord Rosebery
Windsor
Marquis of Salisbury
Salisbury
Rosebury
Rosebery
Irkkh
Christian Brothers
Trealy
House of Lords
LordSilisbury
Lord Tyweedmouth
Mr. Morley
Sir William Harcourt
Emperor William Tours American Warships at Kiel
June 23 189? Emperor William visited the U S steamer San Francisco flagship of the American squadron here. He spoke with Admiral Kirkland and officers, praising the ships and crews. German and Russian papers praised American maneuvers, ranking Germans first and Americans third in value and efficiency, while the French fleet drew criticism for top hamper. William cited Captain Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power in History, urging officers to study it nightly.
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New York
Kiel
France
Hoohe
Kirkland
William
Alfred T. Mahan
Steam launch boiler explosion injuries mend, crew back at duty
Report notes that the men injured in the San Francisco steam launch boiler explosion have all returned to duty. Injuries described as light, and no lasting harm reported. No mention of Columbians Flat in the updated bulletin.
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Kie
Jude
San Francisco
Monetary Conference Hints From German Schism
June 4 reports indicate Germany may call an international monetary conference before October 16. The Bundesrath shows 16 of 42 federal states favor a conference while Hamburg Bremen and Lubeck oppose. Prussia Saxony and other states favor summoning the meeting. A bimetallic memorial has been signed by leading researchers and manufacturers in London.
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Germany
Bundesrath
Hamburg
Bremen
Lubeck
Prussia
Saxony
Istayos
Lonpos
Kera Rearchasta and Manufacturara
Berlin sect led by princesses spurs clergy clash
In Lichtenfeld near Berlin a new spiritualistic sect forms under Princess von Blucher and other highborn Berlin ladies. It rejects the clergy as unconverted and claims visions and ecstatic prophecy. Regular clergy urge suppression of the sect.
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Berlin
Lichtenfeld
Princess von Blucher
Bolln's Position Improves Amid Shortage Probe
Omaha June 24 The City Treasurer Bolln’s shortage, now pegged at twenty dollars, remains under private inquiry with no dismissal. Bondsmen are pressed to cover deficits by seizing large Omaha property as city employees rush to settle indebtedness. A council member repaid eleven hundred twenty five dollars, and others returned sums from ten to five hundred.
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Omaha
Bolln
Big
Marti Death Report From Cuba Ambush Near Jackajos
Major Hann says Marti left Maceo for the United States with fifty escorts on May 19 but was slain in an ambush by Spanish troops commanded by Colonel Sandoval on May 21 near Jackajos. Gavilon killed, Jucarez sole escapee. Maceo notified too late to recover Marti’s body. The reward for Gavilon was set at $10,000.
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Gainesville
Fla
Hann
Tunis
Camaguey
Marth
Marti
Maceo
United States
Olivin Gayilon
Sandoval
Jackajos
Gavilon
Manuel Jucarez
Bridegroom Browne Travels To Washington For Reunion
Massilton Ohio June 24 Osrl Browne secret marriage to Coxey's daughter prompts his plan to travel to Washington by easy stages to be the center of a reunion of the commonwealth. He needed to borrow 25 cents to reach Canton, showing the modest means behind the journey.
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MassiLton, O
Osrl Browne
Coxey
Washington
Canton
Counterfeit Chinese Certificates Seizure Reported
Washington telegram from Special Agents Johnston and Beano says 175 counterfeit Chinese registration certificates forged with Helena Montana collector name were captured at Butte Montana. A separate dispatch notes a Clyde arrest of William Campbell of Buffalo who said he aimed to assassinate President Cleveland while en route to Washington.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Johnston
Beano
Butte, Mont
Helena, Mont
Lyons
N. Y
William Campbell
Buffalo
Clyde
Campbell
Cleveland
Tin Whistle Stomach Cage Baffles Cooper Hospital
Doctors at Cooper hospital in New Jersey report an unusual case of a year old boy from Cape May who swallowed a tin whistle and now has the object lodged in his stomach. The child is named Albert H. Roseman and is under careful observation as surgeons consider removal options.
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May’s Landing
N. J
Cooper Hospital
Cape May
Albert H. Roseman
Barrett Scott case witnesses bolster Harris alibi
On June 23 in Botre witnesses were introduced for the defense of Harris in the Barrett Scott case. They establish a complete alibi, with Attorney Harrington promising Mullihan's defense will be even stronger.
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Botre
Nvb
Barrett Scott
Harris
Harrington
Mullihan
Kentucky's Fight at Democratic Gubernatorial Convention
Louisville June 24 Generals Hardin and Clay lead the Democratic gubernatorial bid at the state convention with many delegates and a strong tilt on the silver issue. Contests over resolutions, temporary organization, and committee posts loom as Blackburn and Carlisle conflict over leadership while nominees for minor offices crowd the scene.
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Louisville
Hardin
Clay
Joe Blackburn
McCreary
Oliver James
W. T. Eulis
John S. Rhea
J. Proctor Knott
J. Matherton
W. J. Stone
Albert
Berry
Carlisle
Washington
Phil B. Thompson
Blackburn
Blackbun
Lindsay
Buckner
McCrea
Brown
Knott
Othera
Washington Democrats plan Northwestern tour of statesmen
Secretary George Hazard of the Washington Democratic society announces a six week trip by 12 to 14 Democratic leaders and clubs. Led by Lawrence Gardner the group will visit the northwestern states starting July 26 and ending in Duluth with about 150 meetings nationwide. The aim is to preach democracy pure and simple and unite opposition to Republicans.
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Washington
George Hazard
Democratic Society of
Washington State
Lawrence Gardner
Democratic Congressional Committee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Duluth
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Nevada
Colorado
Utah
Nebraska
St. Louis
Hazzard
Cook County Caucus Eyes Revenue Bill and Fall Adjournment
Chicago reports caucus talks among Cook county representatives favoring immediate passage of revenue and tax levies, with adjournment until fall. Senators similarly lean toward a revenue bill and fall adjournment, aiming to reshuffle committees, agreeing to wait on Republican caucus decision at Springfield tomorrow.
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Chicago
Cook County
Springfield
Milwaukee shooter crowned king of Sharp Shooters union
The ninth annual Western Sharp Shooters union tournament closed in Milwaukee. Howard Richter of Milwaukee won the king's target shoot and was named king of the tournament. Medals in the point contest went to Joseph Braun Joliet B J Breylinger Monticello Henry Schroe der Davenport Jacob Keudert Monroe Jobo Moren Davenport Frederick Bedow Davenport and J W Buck Davenport.
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Milwaukee
Howard Richter
Joseph Braun
Joliet
B. J. Breylinger
Monticello
Henry Schroeder
Davenport
Jacob Keudert
Monroe
Jobo Moren
Frederick Bredow
J. W. Buck
Gold prospects in Oklahoma warned against digging now
Star correspondent reports limited prospecting in Oklahoma with probable gold found in sand but doubts about profitability. A potentially great field may be developed, yet no one can say it will pay to dig today. Poor men advised to stay away from prospecting.
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Kansas City
Star
Ben
Oklahoma
Mr Cleveland's Possible New York Life
David Wechsler notes in the Pittsburg Dispatch that reports say Grover Cleveland may retire from the presidency after his term and settle in New York to focus on municipal reform. His wife seeks private life, children need attention, and Cleveland plans to buy a New York house while considering public service at a city level.
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New York
Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Metropolis
Father Knickerbocker
David Wechsler
Pittsburg Dispatch
Science wins in diphtheria race with antitoxine cure
Reports from Berlin Professor Heubner show a year of use cut diphtheria deaths from 39 percent to 21 percent in 1890 cases, with mortality dropping further when serum was available. Hospitals in Kaiserin Friedrich Vienna Munich Halle also report strong declines, supporting antitoxine efficacy nationwide.
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Germany
Berlin
Heubner
Kaiserin Friedrich
Austria
Vienna
Widerhofer
Munich
Halle
Chicago Post
Charmingly Original Exchange Between Two Young Ladies
An exchange reports a witty street car remark about Mr Blather from Youth's Companion. One says he is perfectly charming and original. The other asks what he did. The reply notes he bowed to the speaker as she entered a crowded street car yesterday afternoon.
Boat Race Schedule Sets Start Time at 4 30 PM
The report notes the boat race committee fixing a 4 30 pm start and describes expected strong tides at PoudHke East New York on June 24. It mentions a triangular course and the afternoon timing for the event with weather and tide considerations.
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Poudhkeeaste
N. Y
National Bank Formed In Tilinvis Washington
June 21 reports the comptroller of the currency granting authority to organize the first national bank in Tilinvis. The new bank will operate under federal supervision and serve local businesses and residents.
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New National Bank For
Tilinvis
Washington
Haxyi Ivenj Authority
srsi'Nstignal Bank of
Wairfiaid Nbs
Debs Attorney Seeks Concurrent Jail Sentences
Judge Woods in Indianapolis received a petition from attorney S G Gregory in Chicago requesting concurrent sentences for Eugene V Debs and other American Railway Union strikers. Debs was sentenced to six months and associates to three months in each of two cases, government information and the Santa Fe receivership case for interfering with a federal receiver.
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Debs
United States
Santa Fe
Indianapolis
Woods
Chicago
Gregory
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
D.bs
Sants Fe
Mada
Unc Allen Reflects on Cigar Savings
In a contemplative mood Uncle Allen says avoiding cigars may have saved him about $5,000 over 50 years, predicting the inheritance recipient will likely blow that sum on cigars within ten years.
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Uncle Allen
Chicago Tribune
The Man From Jersey Fells a Few Stiff Warns on the Fishing Question
The man from Hackensack tells a yarn about Johnny Conway a Passaic river fisherman famed for his fish lore who built a winter cabin on a drifting river island. Conway wakes to find his island afloat on a giant turtle carrying his cabin and proceeds to cook turtle soup before signaling ashore at Newark.
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Jersey
Mr. Pratt
Hackensack
Johnny Conway
Passaic River
Johnny
Passaic
Tierra
Conway
Newark
Johnnie
Hot Turtle Soup In Conway Town Tale Of Goldfish Scams
A town tale recounts Conway selling hot turtle soup for ten cents a plate helping him build a houseboat. Meanwhile Mike Downs dreams of a goldfish mint scam stamping scales into gold dollars, which ends with jail in Trenton as Jersey laws thwarted his enterprise. The piece closes with a jab at Jersey authorities and a sly nod to a St Louis Globe-Democrat reference.
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Johnny Conway
Mike Downs
Mike
Hackensack
Jersey
Trenton
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Heat Threatens Captive Sea Lion in Cincinnati Exhibit
A sea lion from California near death in Cincinnati after heat. Keepers cooled it by draining the basin, driving the animal into a grotto, and packing ice around it. Water was added to the basin as needed to preserve the sick creature, which remained alive and improving under ice treatment. An Atlanta undertaker also advertised a pneumatic tired hearse as a dubious display.
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Cincinnati
California
Atlanta
Right to Picket Upheld in Vegelahn versus Gunter Case
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules strikes may picket in front of former employers without illegal acts if no unlawful interference occurs. The decision supports free competition and outlines an injunction limiting obstruction and intimidation. Judge Holmes modifies a prior injunction in favor of the strikers. the case advances to the full court for final ruling.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court
F. O. Vegelahn
George M. Gunter
Holmes
Orton
Supreme Court
Factories and sweatshops debated by New York unionists
At a City Vigilance League meeting John B. Lennon of the Journeymen Tailors Union argued that factory life harms workers with overcrowding, bad sanitation, long hours, and child labor. He urged union-led reform, education for children, and abolition of the contract system through broader cooperation. A note on a Japanese banquet ends with a social custom.
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City Vigilance League of
New York City
John B. Lennon
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Brotherhood of Man
Lake Erie & Western excursion to Niagara Falls Aug 1895
The Lake Erie and Western Railway advertises a low cost excursion to Niagara Falls with side trips to Lewiston on the Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, and Toronto. Special Sunday at the Falls and free Brockton Junction to Chautauqua Lake travel offered. trains depart August 9 and return August 11, with options through August 18. Tickets and sleeping car accommodations available via agents or the general agent in Indianapolis.
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Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
Tivketa
Falla
Lake Eris & Western R. R
Fincipa
A. W. Johnston
B. F. Horner
Pasenger
Baxen
Port Wayne
Indiana
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J.C. Peltier
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