Third Term for Cleveland Sparks Southern Wellspring of Support
Special desk notes a Washington focus on Cleveland seeking a third term with a pro admin stance and free silver in the West. Patterson and Carlisle are denounced in their states as Westerns rally behind sound money. The piece explores hopes of uniting South and West against eastern anti silver factions, with party realignments possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Carlisle
South
Washington
Cleveland
West
Treviland
Linceoln
Paderson
Tennessee
Carlyle
Bow York
Constitution
Uncertain European Powers Deplore American Territorial Ambition
Mr. Eustis warns that after long restraint Europe would oppose any U S expansion with unanimous opposition and ridicule, while Andrew Carnegie and General Collins represent American interests in Loulan and the Rev Hugh Pentecost toasts the American abroad in a scene of diplomatic toast and debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Eusepr
Eustis
Andew Caineme
General Collins
Loulan
Hugh Pentecost
Anili
London
New American Society
Ammbassador Bayard
James B Eustis
France
Patrick A A. Collins
Andrew Carnegie
Basard
George Washington
Bayard
America
Great Britain
Cleveland
Americas
Rocky Mountains
Bustle
Nicaragua's plan to settle indemnity with Britain debated
Reports from Washington say Nicaragua considers a compromise with Great Britain on the 475000 indemnity for the canal dispute. A British-leaning pacific blockade or cession of Corn Island to Britain are floated as possible pressures, while Nicaragua claims it cannot now pay and seeks leverage against U.S. interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Otter
London
Nicaragua
General Barrios
England
Great Britain
Goslin
Central America
Guatemala
Nicaragua Canal
Corn Island
Nica Fagua
Atlantic Ocean
Greytown
Greer Britain
Nicaragus
Germany
France
Unite States
Nica- Tanta
Venezuela seeks U S arbitration in Guiana dispute
Washington April 19 The state department published diplomatic correspondence between the United States and Venezuela covering October 1893 to December 1901 about the boundary dispute with British Guiana. Venezuela asks U S intervention to secure fair consideration, warning that monopolistic river access could jeopardize commerce and undermine Monro doctrines and regional independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Sam
Washington
Great Britain
South American
United States
Neland
New World
Monros
Holidays in Post Offices Amended by Postmaster General
Washington April 19 Postmaster General amends the postal laws to allow postmasters to observe 24 holidays including New Year s Day Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day and Independence Day Other dates may be designated as holidays by state or federal authority Offices may close only with department permission and must open to serve the public on holidays Mail service continues with ships and dispatches on holiday schedules and when a holiday falls on Sunday the following Monday may be observed unless state authority provides otherwise
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
United States
Berrial
Income tax forecast by Internal Revenue head Miller
Washington April 19 Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller released an estimate of income tax revenue from filed returns. He cited telegraphic updates showing about 314,255,000 in taxes due by the filing deadline, with corrections and delays likely boosting that figure. Expenditures for the tax office operations will not exceed 225,000 by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Washington
Internal Revenue
Carlisle
Durant Held A Depraved Sunday School Teacher Case
Theodore Durant, assistant Sunday school superintendent at Emanuel Baptist Church, is bound over for trial on charges of murdering Miss Williams and Miss Lamont. Coroner's jury rules he is guilty of both crimes in a pair of brutal slayings at the church, with details describing a bloodsoaked library murder scene and a second, related disappearance.
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San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Durant
Misa Williams
Misa Lamont
Emanuel Baptist Church
Roy
Katbeck
Misa Willams
Miss Lamont
Blanche Lamont
Miss Williams
C. Fl. Morgan
California Casket Company
Atemeda
Gure
Miss Willams
Durant
Cooper Medical College
Fair Oaks Street
Minnie Lord
Katie Stevens
Mfe
Blanche
Willams
Duran
Midd Williams
Gil
Silrendy
Parker Executed for Brutal Assault in Winchester
Thornton Parker was executed in Winchester Virginia for a brutal assault on Milton Mee near Middletown. The drop occurred at 9 44 a m and he died at 10 07 a m. He prayed aloud and said he would make his home in heaven and asked others to meet him.
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Thornton Parker
Abs
Multon
Winchester
Thornton Parer
Mee
Milton
Middletown
Parker
Heaven
Delaneys Indicted in Pittsburg Conspiracy Case
Grand jury returns true bills naming William Delaney, Charles Delaney, and Henry Delaney in ten counts of conspiracy to defraud, plus charges against Washington Force John C. Packer and Gilbert Mauch for conspiracy. Case stems from the blind pool business.
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Delaneys
Pittsburg
William
Charles
Henry Delaney
Washington Force
John C. Packer
Gilbert Mauch
Press censorship and insurgent status in Cuba report
United Press correspondent in Santiago de Cuba describes censorship under martial law, press practices, and the insurgent movement. He notes limited general fighting, guerrilla tactics in the mountains, and sizeable Spanish troops with weak rebel leadership. False Tampa and Key West reports exaggerate battles. residents doubt long-term success without Cuban support.
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Santiago de Cuba
Tampa
Fin
United Press
United States
Cuba
Havana
Feld
la Carivatura
Fortune Island
Jamaica
San Domingo
Caltaja
Spain
Martinez Campos
Key West
Reine
Home Rule Party
Reform Party
Uprising in the Island Faces Delayed Emancipation
The party denounces the uprising as injurious to Cubs interests. Reforms recently passed by the Spanish cortes have not been enacted. Commerce suffers, and heavy military costs will raise taxes. Intelligent residents expect the uprising to fall, more enthusiasts may be shot, delaying emancipation of the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Island
Cuban insurrection spreads amid Cuban revolt reports
Dispatches from Havana state the rebellion in Cuba is spreading and weapons are scarce while General Martinez Campos may seek reinforcements if the uprising grows. Washington discusses U S belligerency recognition to aid Cuban insurgents and facilitate arms shipments and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compox Wim
Madrid
Havane
Cuba
Martinez Campos
Washington
Congress
Spain
United States
Insurgenta
Marti
Senor Muruaga
Muruaga
Paris
China Fights Open Port Demand as Peking Stand Holds
London reports The Times says China resists making Peking an open port. China concedes Japan's demands except this, with secrecy high. Li Hung Chang returns from Simonoseki with son in law, while rumors claim Shenaiswan soldiers and foreign insults rise. missionaries retreat north. Russia fears treaty ratification, may seek further cessions if China resists. Odessa correspondent notes thousands sailed for Vindiyostock, cruisers ready despite peace.
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China
London
Times
Peking
Japan
Li Hung Chang
Simonoseki
Shenaiswan
Kalguny
Ruisia
Standard
St. Petersburg
Russia
Odessa
Vindiyostock
Wilde Committed for Trial in Damaging Trial Testimony
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were arraigned at Bow Street for further examination. Witnesses testified to shocking conduct including a marriage ceremony with young Mavor, wearing women’s clothes and an orgy. A detective reported checks and telegrams between Wilde and Taylor. Both were committed for trial at Old Bailey. bail was refused.
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Wilde
Taylor
London
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Bow Street
Charles Parker
Bavor
Chapel Street
Mavor
Central Criminal Court
Old Hatley
Indianapolis police raid linked to Wilde scandal
Indianapolis officers raided a room in a furnished upper floor apartment seeking a suspected gambling den. Dewitt D Nay, 56, a known city figure, faces charges of base crimes as evidence points to a Wilde era like scandal with patrons including prominent men. further arrests expected.
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Indianapolia
Indianapolis
Ind
Dewitt D. Nay
Oscar Wilde
Nayraefuses
Bors
Piace
Death by own act shocks New York hotel scene
Maurice Deitsch, Southern manager for Savannah tea importers Bennett Sloan & Co, shot himself in the head at the Grand One hotel on Forty second Street and Park Avenue. He left telegrams to colleagues about business troubles, and his death was attributed to financial strain after a career spanning Savannah, Atlanta, and New York. He and his wife had adopted two children. a marital rift preceded his departure from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jaurice Deitsch
Savannah
Bennett, Stoan & Co
Hudson Street
Grand Onen
Park Avenue
Deitsch
Deitschs
Mica Pemtsei
I. H Pike
Colonial Club
W i Houseman
Derry Street
Savannah Ga
D Houseman
National Hotel
Washinnngton
America
Dix
Herman Mets
South
Atlanta
Infernal machine opened at bottom. would explode life saved
In Chattanooga on April 19 a tailor named Marquet received a box described as dominoes without paying. Inside was dynamite arranged to ignite if opened top first. he opened bottom and survived. Inspectors and police probe, suspect a railway conductor tied to a young woman, with investigations promising a social sensation.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ofice
Landecret
Ping Boggmont
Marquet
Whiteside
Ridgedale
Indian offer to Umra Khan for asylum in India
A dispatch from Allahabad to The Pall Mall Gazette reports the government has offered Umra Khan asylum in India for himself and his family on condition of surrender. The proposal promises safety for tribal leaders and villages and aims to ease opposition.
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Gmra Khan
Alstom
London
Allahabad
Pall Mail Gazette
Umra Khan
India
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