Pirates Capture Steamer and Slaughter Crew
A schooner or steamer was seized by pirates near Telok Sematave. Forty four men were murdered and fifteen wounded. Two Chinese and two Americans were carried off as passengers escaped in boats. Captain Wood and Chief Engineer An-ta were among those killed or wounded. The pirates looted aboard, then fled toward shore with plunder.
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Penang Teraty
Alexander
Brooklyn
Gost
Teacoer
Telok
Sematave
Song of
Achmez
Bo Emwemengert
Chen
Simpang
Mr. Oklyn
Sear
Mawade
Decky
Sederew Belog
Wood
Anta
Sieal
Asc
Eage
Sherman Law Adopted Recount of Senate Ultimatum
Fragmentary Washington Senate debate recounts how the Sherman Silver Purchase Act and related policies were shaping up. Officials discuss ultimatums, party lines, and the potential split between silver proponents and protectionists pending floor votes.
Home Rule Defeated by Lords in Historic Vote
The House of Lords voted 419 against and 41 in favor of the home rule bill. Lord Salisbury delivered the final speech opposing the measure as peers, bishops, and diplomats filled the chamber and corridors in a dramatic scene. Police guarded the streets amid cheering and disapproval as the decision was announced.
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PX Sory
Senate
Nator Jones
Nevada
Walker
Sherville
Kinley
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Lords
Joseph Chamberlain
Arthur James Balfour
Ireland
United States
Thomas F Bayand
All England
Canterbury
Lord Saliebury
Kimberly
Fnally
Catholic Congress Opens at World’s Fair Crowned by Card Gibbons
The great Catholic Congress opened at the World’s Fair on the fourth with Cardinal Gibbons in scarlet leading a procession behind Archbishops Feehan and Ryan in purple. Archbishop Ireland stood out among dignitaries in plain attire. Welcome by Archbishop Feebas and others preceded Gibbons opening remarks urging charity and blessing the congress for Pope Leo. Judge Morgan J. O’Brien selected temporary chairman in line with appointments from Archbishop yana territory and others spoke on topics of political institutions.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Onahan
Feehan
Chicago
Ryan
Philadelphia
Ireland
Feebas
Morgan J. O'Brien
New York
Suea Court
Yana
Washi
D. C
Richard Clarke
Mary J. Onahan
George Parsons Lathrop
White House Welcomes President Cleveland’s New Baby
A daughter named Kath was born at the White House to President Grover Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland. News reached officials after the birth, which occurred at noon Saturday, with Dr. Bryant in attendance. The event surprised many since the public learned of the birth hours later.
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Cleveland
Leagins
Gret
Bryant
New York
Kath
White House
Capitol
Cromwell and Lords Debate Spark Calls to Abolish Upper House
The Star urges Democrats to prepare to abolish the Lords after Dill’s defeat in the House of Lords. Prairie fires in the Cherokee Strip are used by U S troops to flush out Sooners, with captured individuals listed for registry officials. Registering booths near completion open September 11, with an expected 10,000 people to seek homestead certificates in the Strip.
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Cromwell
House of Lords
The
Star
Gladstone
Cherokee Strip
United States
War Clouds in Europe The German Army Grows
Russian war correspondent Nicolai Wassilovitch Maximoff argues Germany seeks European disruption through rapid military buildup while Russia expands its Black Sea navy. He contrasts Wilhelm II’s flamboyance with Alexander III’s peaceable stance, warns of a two-front conflict, and critiques Bulgaria’s shifts as provocation.
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Germany
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Nicolai Wassilovitch Maximoff
The
New York Herald
Crear
Russia
Frankfort
Europe
Prussia
Istil
St. Petersburg
Wilhelm
Alexander TL
Prince of
Montenegro
Cronstadt
Moscow
Peror
Bismarck
England
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Great Britain
Alexander II
Alexander III
France
Austria
Hapsburgs
Hohenzollerns
Hoasin
Alsace-Lorraine
Burt
Gill
Rus
Coburg
Ferdinand
Stambuloff
Felf
Berlin
Ger
Twerks
Kaiser
It Was Rough. Authors Discuss a Dreaded Manuscript
A dialogue between two authors, First Author and Second Author Ian, reveals concern over a worn manuscript. The exchange centers on a character who asks about its circulation, hinting at publication pressure and the manuscript's reception.
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Ian
Vogue
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Pennsylvania Road
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the Catholic Congress
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Rhiany
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