Pilgrims Sail Paris to Jerusalem in Comfort
Eight hundred pious pilgrims left Paris two weeks ago to travel to Jerusalem in a special train and comfortable style. Cardinal Langenieux and other prelates join the party for the long journey. Munich authorities report rising dog meat consumption prompting protective actions for dog owners. Boston plans moving the Cogswell fountain from the Common to a cemetery to avoid protest.
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Paris
Jerusalem
Cardinal Langenieux
Liege
Munich
Boston
Forbexers and Moon Folklore at the Chicago Fair
Visitors arrive hoping for buffalo shooting and park visits but are met with local rivalries over Chicago hunting lore and moon phase beliefs. The South holds that hog meat shrinks when cooked under a waning moon, and many plant potatoes only when the moon is favorable.
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Jackson Park
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
South
Mason's
Dixon
Agent sues after bulldog attack over a book sale
A book agent visiting Oakland California was refused and attacked by a homeowner who set his bulldog on the agent. The jury awarded the agent five thousand dollars in damages, making the cheaper option of buying the book seem obvious.
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Oakland
Cal
California constitutions amendments on literacy suffrage
California voters will consider an amendment restricting the suffrage to those who can read and write, with an exception for citizens aged over 60. The measure is described as framed to meet a popular demand and is expected to be ratified.
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State of
California
New Plot Twist In Bacteriology For Romances
The genre notes a fresh device from bacteriology for plots. A villain may threaten with imagined infections while the hero risks a slapstick fate when a hidden trap backfires, unleashing a comical downfall and a drew out gag ending.
Pink shirts at Craven wedding scandalize New York club men
Ushers at the Craven wedding mostly wore pink shirts, shocking New York club men. Once reserved for song and dance artists, the color is now deemed good form for well dressed young men, so long as the collar is attached to avoid pink paper collars.
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New York
Co operative Vacationing Aimed At Boston Women
A plan proposed by Mrs. Julia Ward Howe to Boston and rural areas proposes cooperative vacationing. Ambitious country women would swap city visits with tired city women, exchanging hospitality and shelter to enjoy city life in winter and country life in summer.
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Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Co-operative
Supreme Court Affirms Chinese Exclusion Law
The Supreme Court on the term’s close upheld the 1892 act restricting or deporting Chinese aliens as constitutional. Justice Gray declared the government may regulate immigration, with dissenters firing back that the decision endangers constitutional liberties. The case now awaits a rehearing as Justice Harlan was absent.
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United ‘States
Olney
Aldrich
Pugh
Dolph
Cockrell
Strong
Diplomatic Corps
Gray
United States
Brewer
Justice Field
Supreme Court of the United States
Fuller
Congress
J. H. Ashton
Justice Harlan
Cabinet debate over Chinese expulsion funds and enforcement
The cabinet discussed the Chinese deportation law on the 16th with Chief Justice Fuller and Secretary Gresham. They concluded the act cannot be enforced due to only 100 000 allocated and only about 16 000 remaining, estimating deportation costs exceeding six million. An unnamed cabinet member called the law a political demagogy and said the court’s ruling was hoped to be unconstitutional.
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Fuller
Supreme Court
White House
Gresham
Carlisle
Complex Chinese Exclusion Debate Shapes U S Diplomatic Ties
Observers warn that enforcing the law faces funding and political hurdles while the Chinese decision could sever diplomatic and commercial relations with the empire. Many diplomats and naval officers fear retaliatory moves if unregistered Chinese are expelled, as officials reassess American naval deployment in Chinese waters.
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Congress
United States
Paral
Colorado Rail Rates Restored After Chicago Conference
A Chicago conference between Jefferey and Reichart settles disputes between the Colorado Midland and the Denver Rio Grande. Colorado rates are restored at midnight on the 16th, with line sharing between Rifle Springs and Grand Junction. Santa Fe negotiates to keep rates low for the World’s Fair and may withdraw from the Western Passenger Association if concessions fail.
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Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Messrs. Jefferey
Reichart
Chicago
Colorado Midland
Denver Rio Grande
Colorado
Rifle Springs
Grand Junction
Denver & Rio Grande
Ogden
Missouri River
Western Passenger Association
Denver
Barilington
Rock Island
The World's Congress Opens in Chicago with Women Delegates
The Woman's Congress auxiliary to the Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago with a conference of representative women from nations lasting a week. Mrs. Potter Palmer welcomes delegates and promises a century’s crowning achievement for the sex. The inaugural address by Mrs Charles Hevrotin focuses on enduring value and wide publication of discussions. Countess of Aberdeen speaks on organization and modern danger of over-organization. Mrs Albert Barker recites Ed as Dean Proctor's ode Columbia's Emblem.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Mra
Charles Hevrotin
Woman's Department
Countess of Aberdeen
Albert Barker
Dean Proctor
Columbia
Mexican Feud Turns Deadly Among Charcoal Camps
Mazatlan mail reports a feud between two charcoal-burner camps in the Sierra Madre about sixty miles from Mazatlan. Workers on a mountain road fell to a precipice during a clash, killing one man and sparking a broader battle where ten were killed and several wounded.
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Mazatlan
Sierra Madre
Ferry disaster on the Mesta river near Boroktehee
A small ferry boat on the Mesta near Boroktehee was swept off course on the 14th. Passengers crowded the deck causing panic and several jumped or fled in a crowded boat that swamped. Dozens are dead with many missing while about a fifth of the passengers were saved.
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Mesta
Boroktehee
Gored
Hussia
New York Merchants Plan Wholesale Discount Company
Wholesale merchants in New York form a temporary committee to discuss a New York Merchants' Discount Company. The plan aims to introduce uniform credits and extend cash advances to small retailers, potentially reshaping current manufacturer and dealer pricing. If approved, a permanent firm could be organized with $500,000 capital at the Metropolitan hotel meeting.
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New York
New York Merchants’ Discount Company
Sunday Closing Effort Rises Against World’s Fair Opening
The Rev Wilbur F Crafts heads a national commission in Columbus rallying the American Sabbath Union W C T U Endeavor groups and state Sabbath associations to oppose the Sunday opening of the World’s Fair on the 21st He plans mass meetings resolutions and letters to President Cleveland and Attorney General Olney to block the law via court action President Palmer of the Columbian commission Chicago says he will defend the law Secretary Rev H M George Beaver Falls Pa coordinates public appeal
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Wilbur F. Crafts
Columbus
American Sabbath Union
Endeavor Societies
New York
Cleveland
Oteey
Crafte Bass
Palmer
Columbian Commission
Chicago
H. Hi. George
Beaver Falls
Chiesa Debates China Policy With Mission Leaders
Chiesa warns that Chinese exclusion plans could force deportation of Chinese workers in the United States and fear mass repatriation to China. He cites twenty two years as a Methodist missionary in China and leadership roles within the Methodist Episcopal Church's mission boards, urging careful handling of policies to avoid broad punitive moves against American missions and Chinese nationals.
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W. & Baldwin
China
Missionary Board
Methodist Popal Church
Americare
Cuban revolt news reports arms bound for insurgents
Dispatches describe 1500 to 2000 men ready to embark for Cuba from the Havana province region. Spanish authorities claim quiet operations while federal officials warn of quantities of arms and ammunition destined for Cuban insurgents and seized information since last Monday.
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Wess
Senate Anbrenteen
Tian
Ceba
Span
Raste
Havane
Nicaraguan Revolution Reported Successful
A dispatch from Mr. Newell, U S consul, states the Nicaragua revolution led by ex President Zavalla has seized control of the government. Rebels hold key cities, have Gatling guns, and numbers range from 3090 to 5000. Government forces total about 2000 and have made three failed assaults on Managua. Marshal law is in effect and a 200000 loan decree is issued.
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Secre
Gresham
Newell
Nicaragua
Garman
Maderslownd
Zavalla
Ciranada
Rivas
Cantales
Matagalpa
San Juan del Norte
Managua
United States
Niagara Falls Power Company Builds Transmission Line
A New York syndicate with 4000 capital plans a 8000 foot tunnel between Niagara Falls and Albany to transmit electric power generated by the Niagara Falls Power Company. The company spent nearly 5,000,000 on development and seeks an energy market for light heat and power. Stations will regulate voltage along the line.
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New York
Niagara Falls
Albany
Niagara Falls Power Company
Niagara River
Falls
War News From The West And Territorial Updates
Fragmented report details air specimen efforts in Colorado and Wisconsin based studies, plus notes on drought era commerce and a May 3 Trinidad address. It recalls late 19th century frontier life with references to New Mexico governance, rail hazards, and local incidents including a river crossing drowning and post office irregularities.
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We Treen
Wisconsin
Colorado
Darangeal and Historical Society
Baccalauresiea Academy
Trinidad
Deu
Rico
Deaver
Heath
Denver
Sasteide
Niles
Waite
Teery
Greeley
Tom
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