Refugees Eyewitness in Marash Massacre Report
United Press dispatch from Constantinople describes the Marash horror where three hundred refugees endured a church siege and a deadly veranda collapse. Reports detail rampant mob violence against Christians, massive casualties, and looting across the Mustem quarter as authorities struggle to contain the tragedy.
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London
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Constantinople
Furmua
Marush
Kiamil Pasha
Starved and ill treated aboard American ship El Capitan
New York reports on board conditions of the El Capitan from Japan. Health officers hold the ship at Quarantine after an illness outbreak with dysentery and scurvy. One sailor died and others suffer from neglect, starvation, and moon-blink from sleeping in moonlight.
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EL Capitan
Japan
Doty
Swinburne island
Eric Lindsen
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Persecutor Reck Denies Ties To Diamond Smuggling
Herman Reca of the Reck diamond firm in Cincinnati faces a $3,9090 bond for an appearance in U S court on charges of complicity in attempting to smuggle about $10,099 worth of diamonds seized aboard the Rhynland. He denies knowing the Rhynland’s captains and asserts his late father founded the western diamond cutting industry. He claims to have paid $100,000 in duties recently.
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Philadelphia
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Costermans, Teinrichs
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Cincinatti
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ansster
Liliuokalani Pardoned by Hawaii Governor
Ex queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii receives an almost unconditional pardon for participation in the January uprising. The document allows freedom with conditions, restricting her travel off Oahu without presidential or cabinet consent, signed by Sanford B. Dole.
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San Francisco
United Press
Liliuokalani Dominis
Wawaii
SANFORD LG. DOLE
Convicted of Manslaughter in Insane Hospital Case
In Farnhurat New Jersey two hospital attendants Daniel Brown and John J Swan were found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Leon Pisu after fourteen hours deliberation. Co defendant Michie L Leach was acquitted but faces assault and battery charges. Penalty ranges from 100 to 1000 dollars and one to five years in prison.
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Pisa
Overdue German Vessel Freiburg Reaches New York
The steamship Freiburg arrived safely in New York after a 171 day voyage. It faced several gates and large icebergs but completed the passage without incident.
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New York
Freiburg
bus
Break in Knights of Labor ranks forms boot and shoe union
In Lynn Massachusetts on February 87 the Teeler's union of the Knights of Labor voted to organize as Union 0¢ boot and shoe workers union, marking the first split in local K of L ranks yesterday.
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Boot and Shoe Workers' union
Dull Berlin Court Season Ends With Feud and Roentgen Warning
Berlin reports a dull social season climaxed by the annual subscription ball at the opera house. Emperor William’s apparent distancing from court circles triggered aristocratic withdrawals and a lack of procession, amid a feud with French ambassador Werbelle. Baron von Berenberg hosted a Roentgen rays exhibition warning ministers of future safety via metal boxes, and Germany signaled recognition of Ferdinand of Bulgaria as ruler. Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow visited Berlin during a tour inspecting the Corinth Canal.
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grint
Speiss
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iheer Marschall von Bieberstein
ster
foreign affairs
Germany
Prince Perdinand
Bulgaria
Col. Ludlow
United States
Great Britain
Springfield Editor Ebenezer Porter Dyer Dies
Ebenezer Porter Dyer aged 36 editor of the Springfield Union died at his home in Springfield Massachusetts yesterday from pneumonia and complications. He was born in Stowe Vermont on November 9 1839 and graduated from Amherst in 1861.
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Temperatures Plunge Across Upset Utica Area
Twenty two below zero reading marked by midnight temperatures across the region. Utica logged 12 degrees below zero while Fulton Center reported 15 below Malone and Saranac Lake showed 2 below. The cold snap spread through surrounding towns.
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Fulton Cintin
Malone
Saranac Lake
Prize Fight Fiasco Signals Abandonment Likely Tonight
In El Paso Dan Stuart announced the Everhart Leeds Walcott and other bouts off with $100 forfeit each. Weigh-ins and overweight disputes loom. the Juarez show drew 4000 spectators amid brutal bull fights, sparking calls that prize fighting is finished in the country.
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Ahumada
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Kentucky Deadlock And Democratic Appeals In Washington
In Washington on February 17 Secretary Carlisle received a petition from Kentucky Democrats urging him to influence bolting Democrats to back the party nominees for the U S Senate. He replied he will not intercede. In Frankfort February 17 reports say Hunter forces are gaining ground and a new candidate may emerge. ex Chief Justice Molt is being tested as a possible contender.
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Cureisle
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democratic caucus
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Frankfort
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Molt
Fatal Lodging House Blaze in Soho Kills Eight
A lodging house in Soho, London, was destroyed by fire yesterday. Eight people were killed in the blaze, with local authorities investigating the cause as emergency services battled the flames through the night.
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Subuet
Soho
New York Burglars Blow Open Six Safes at Park Row
Burglars entered No 25 Park Row building housing Dennett Surprising Coffee and robbed six safes after dynamite blasts. Total cash taken from ground floor and manager's office about 32 173 with additional sash stock and a 103 dollar check. Police suspect a professional gang arrived in the city.
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Park row
Dennett
Coffee company
Dennett company
Parkhurst to Attend Hearing on New York Police Reorganization
Albany February 17 Dr Parkhurst reform preacher will visit the Capitol this week to attend the senate committee hearing on Senator Darey’s bill reorganizing New York City police. Police Commissioner Roosevelt may also be present. Also nearing completion is the Raines excise bill. In the assembly Horton’s anti sparring bill gains attention on second reading. Bates to urge congress for Cuba appropriation.
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Cuba
Decision Against Stern Refusal to Refund Bail
Hawarian justice minister Buran von Leonres ruled it impossible to refund 80,000 marks bail forfeited by Louis Stern of New York for failing to surrender and serve a fine and prison sentence for insulting deputy commissioner Garon von Threnger at Kissengen. The amnesty pardon benefited Stern only by allowing return to Bavaria without serving the sentence.
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Louis Stern
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Kissengen
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timo
Bavaria
Queen Victoria's Sorrow and Other Brief Items
A Queen Victoria message from Jaondon expresses deep sorrow over the death of Prince Menrs of Mattene, praising his loving nature and devotion. In Washington, scientists question the reported return of N teen, the Norwegian explorer, amid scant details. John Terr, 66, of Columbia, charged with choking his wife, whose body was found at home. The Canadian Kennel Club seeks renewed reciprocity with the American club, noting dogs with cropped ears are ineligible for prizes.
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Senate Week Set For Dupont Case And Foreign Policy Debate
Washington dispatch notes a Senate week focused on appropriation bills and Cuba policy with the Monroe Doctrine speech by Mr. Davis and the Dupont Delaware case's majority report by Mr. Mitchell. Debate centers on foreign relations and budget measures as Republicans seek party cohesion before conventions.
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errill
Aix
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foreign relations committee
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committee on foreign relations
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Cuba
Stranded Otranto Watched By Wrecking Tug Off Fire Island
The stranded steamer Otranto off Fire Island New York is under close watch by the wrecking tug Chapman. The Chapman crew launched a surfboat and dropped two anchors from the Otranto stern in hopes of a favorable wind and tide tonight to enable a salvage effort.
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