Sultana Shooter Faces Consular Appointment Battle
A historical report recalls William G. Riley, ex U S envoy to Zanzibar, who shot the Sultana when she attempted to haul down the American flag. In Zanzibar he faced Arab crowds and a royal response, firing a single shot that wounded the Sultana in the leg. The incident led to his trial, barricaded consulate defense, and eventual diplomatic explanations to avoid further conflict.
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William G. Riley
United Statns Vanant
Zanzibar
Riley
Southland
Zansthar
Capain
Arnold, Hines & Co
New York
Betram & Co
Salem
Ropes & Go
Boxton
Mass
Dealat
ONLY MURDER CASE That Dan Voorhees Ever Jost Was Won by Ben Harrison
A fragmented reminiscence links Dan Voorhees and Ben Harrison in a legal clash tied to a murder case, with broader Civil War era reflections and notes on healing scars and war memories across Indiana and Kentucky. The piece hints at Harrison's fame from a Venezuela bound ary dispute but remains a partial historical musing rather than a clear narrative.
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Dan Voorhees
Ben Harrison
Kentucky
Indiana
Catia
Venezuela
Great Britain
Voorhees
Smith
Bill
Farmer
Harrison
Aptors Ney
Jim
Jack
Bill Smith
Harrison Frat
Emperor William's Berlin Artist Embellishes Rome Ballroom
In Rome five years after inviting Prof Hermann Prell to adorn the Palazzo Caffarelli, the Emperor's ballroom decor by the Dresden fresco painter is unveiled. A 48 by 10 foot canvas and 39 foot panels depict Norse myth from the Edda, featuring Fenia, Gerda, Germania, Frota, and the earth-maiden, amid a walnut canopy and electric lamps.
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Rome
William
Palazzo Caffarelli
Hermann Prell
Saya
Italy
Beandinavia
Fenia
Gerda
Germania
Frota
Caffarelli
Herr Prell
Academy of
Dresden
Walla
Institute of Architects
Berlin
Worms
Hildenheim
Danzig
Museum
Breslau
Memorial unveiled at Lucknow for 32nd Foot defenders
A monument to honor the gallant Thirty second Foot defenders of the Residency was unveiled April 6 in front of Lucknow Residency. Officers and men of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry erected it to remember those who fell in the Indian mutiny defense. The ceremony was led by Lady Inglis, widow of Maj Gen Sir.
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Lucknow
India
Residency
Duke of Cornwall's Light
Thirty-second Foot
Inglis
Gpetticggey
Cornwall
Thames Embankment
County of Cornwall
H. M. 82d Foot
Aito
Cawopore
Rosalian
Lght
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Duke of Cornwall'light Infantry
Ingila
Leutenant
The Sultan and Sultana in Zanzibar Flag Clash
The sultan governed with many wives as the sultana ran Zanzibar affairs. An American flag dispute at the consulate led to threats and a brief exchange of gunfire as Arab guards faced down a U S protest. A messenger reported the flag would stay, while the sultaness demanded it be hauled down.
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Sultana
Zanzibar
Bla
Virginia
Sedge Riley
Cardinals and papal succession rumor in Rome
Rome Correspondent notes a popular belief in Rome that when a Sacred College member dies two Cardinals soon follow. With two archbishops recently departed, speculation grows on the next pope’s identity as only a few cardinals remain from Pius X’s era and a quote recalls papal choosing lines.
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Rome
London
Romana
Sacred College
Bausa
Florence
Krementz
Cologne
Leo Xil
Urban VII
Aluminum In the Kitchen In Germany Study Sparks Debate
A German investigation questions aluminum’s safety in coping utensils. Pure acids barely affect aluminum yet salt solutions with sulfur dioxide or acetic acid may increase dissolution. Results show aluminum salts may harm direct ion while alum water often benefits health.
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Germany
Buc
A Clone Question About Lending From a Close Friend
A dialogue explores how far a close friend should be involved in a short term loan. Dick questions the value of closeness for trustworthy finances while Jack suggests asking a friend for a temporary loan, highlighting caution and boundaries in borrowing from trusted connections.
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Jack
Strong Drink Saved the Life of Woman Fallen From Roof
Mrs Kate Hayes 35 of East Sixty seventh street dropped through a skylight at No 235 while fleeing a nearby iron office roof cellar. She landed on ground with minor scratches and a head gash. Doctors say injuries are trivial and attribute escape to muscle relaxation from stimulant use.
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New York
Hayes
Theodore Cowes
Haven
Aly
Flower Hospital
Statue of Gen Arthur Unveiled in New York Park
The Chester A. Arthur statue by George Bissell was unveiled at Madison Square in New York. Seventeen feet eight inches tall in bronze with a gray marble pedestal, the president shown rising ready to speak. Dignitaries present included Mrs McElroy and Cornelius N. Bliss. the statue was welcomed by Randolph Guggenheimer as city representative.
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Chester A. Arthur
New York
Senate
Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur
United States of America
New York Citisens
Cornelius Hilsa
Feature to Explain Saturnation for Salesmen
An old traveling salesman tells a young drummer that success in business hinges on the ability to explain satisfactorily to the firm why fewer goods were sold after a bad trip. The exchange captures a lesson in accountability and communication.
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Tt Fa
Sattatao
Torily
Ohis Journal
Fragmentary note on Perkina and neighbors
A garbled fragment suggests Perkina loved his neighbor and possibly his wife. The text is unclear and lacks coherent events or dates.
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Perkina
Bis
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