German Consul in Samoa Details Circular Letter
A long circular from the German consul at Samoa explains recent Samoa conflicts. It recounts the 16 January street clash, German sailors at Vailele, and journalist J C Klein’s role guiding rebels to fire on Germans. Casualties rise as 15 Germans killed and 29 wounded, with 28 Samoans killed.
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San Francisco
Samoa
Saluafata
Alder
Laulii
Mataafa
Vailele
Apia
Olga
J. C. Klein
Lelapa
Klein
Iman
Fagalil
Lieut
Sieger
Spengler
Burchard
Adler
W. Blacklock
United States
Blacklock
Consul Blacklock Reports Corroborative Samoa Dispatches
From Washington Jan 28 The State Department says Consul Blacklock Solmon sent corroborative advices aligning with San Francisco dispatches and adds little new on Samoa. The correspondence will be shared with press or Congress soon. London and Berlin discuss Samoa policy and joint protectorate ideas amid diplomatic tension.
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Washington
State Department
Blacklock
Solmon
Rives
San Francisco
Wie
Congress
Galt
Loxspan
Standard Berlin
Bayard
Germany
Silent Gaps on Naval Reinforcements in Samoa and Zanzibar
The report notes a mysterious silence surrounding naval reinforcements in the Samoan and Zanzibar waters, signaling limited public updates on ongoing deployments and military movements. No explicit details on ships dates or units are provided, leaving the situation unclear.
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Samoan
Zanzibar
Tariff bill moved to Ways and Means Committee in House
The House referred the tariff bill to the Ways and Means Committee after a brief debate sparked by Mr. Mills on a point of order. Mr. Reed urged immediate consideration but was opposed by Mills as the session resumed the sundry civil appropriation bill.
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Washington
House
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Ways and Means
Reed
McCreary
Kentucky
Ways and Means Committee
Political and diplomatic notes from Minnesota to Wisconsin
Minnesota reports large bill introductions including local option and a reform on juries. Senate actions include a resolution to accelerate appropriations review amid fiscal stress. Dakota notes governor appointments not confirmed. woman suffrage debates and civil code discussions. Wisconsin introduces mechanics institutes and engineering courses. London audience on the eve of departure. Indianapolis unseats Senator Carpenter and counts on a quick special election. Exports and imports figures for December 1888. potential congressional rift between Crain and Barry. Right of way bills and a rail funding proposal appear. Kenna leads in the West Virginia Senate. fortress town death of Inspector General Jones.
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van Etten
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Milwaukee
State Board of University Regents
Farmers’ Institute
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Indianapolis
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Shelby
Decatur
Governor appoints Russell B Harrison Montana delegate
Helena Montana January 28 Governor Leslie names Russell B Harrison son of the president elect as commissioner to represent Montana at the centennial celebration of Washington inauguration Harrison is described as versed in Montana progress resources and interests Prince Bismarck comments on Africa bill in Brurux January 28 stating Germany should retain East African colonies if colonization is pursued and that he now follows the will of the German majority
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Helena
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Brruix
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Germany
Prince Ferdinand
London
Bulgaria
Europe
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Illinois
Brokoski
Minnesota
Blairsville
Hugh Connell
Sushiri
Dar Es Salam
Tim Healy Says O'Brien May Surrender at Carrick-on-Suir
In an interview Mr. Timothy Healy stated that Mr. O'Brien would likely surrender to authorities at Carrick-on-Suir. He added that the appeal from the sentence could grant him a few weeks of undisturbed freedom.
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London
Timothy Healy
O'Brien
Carrick-on-Suir
Dusty
O’brien
Carrick-on- Suir
Blaine to Be Secretary of State as Cabinet Talks Advance
Washington reports a near-Blaine confidant says Blaine has been offered and will accept the secretary of state post. Wanamaker named postmaster general. Allison urged for treasury but may be Western. arson risk unsettled. Senator Allison travels to Indianapolis on invitation of President-elect Harrison.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Blaine
Harrison
Mr. Wanamaker
Mr. Blaine
Navy
The
Treasury
Mr. Harrison
Allison
Jaine
State Department
Indianapolis
Dakota Woman Refuses to Honor Margin Note in Grain Case
Mrs. Gertrude S. Talcott of Cass county Dakota filed suit to stop Joseph Elder David McKinley and William Applegate from collecting a 2000 dollar note plus 2131 dollars cash margin losses from grain dealings on the Chicago board of trade. She claims investments were rambling and not payable.
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Cuscado
Gertrude S. Talcott
Cass County
Joseph Elder
David McKinley
William Applegate
Board of Trade
Six Persons Suffocated by Gas in Dresden Home
At Crosson Saxony during the night a man named Rudolph and his family of six suffocated from seal gas escaping a defective stove. In London radicals plan a large Hyde Park mass meeting to demand Edward Tarrington’s release from Tullamore jail.
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Crosson
Saxony
Rudolph
Harrington
London
Hyde Park
Edward Tarrington
Tullamore
Trade perplexing yet active in many regions says Dun review
R G Dun reports unusual perplexity in trade with large weekly transaction volumes and strong bank payments up from last year in New York and other cities. Rail traffic appears robust, money demand active, and Northwest trade healthy, while overall mood remains tempered by early year results and lower commodity prices.
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R. G. Dun & Co
New York
Weekly Review of Trade
Northwest
Great Britain
Europe
Treasury
United States
Canada
Custom House Frauds Prompt Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-Officials
New York reports indicate Secretary Fairchild and Treasury inspectors push to remove Assistant Appraiser Daniel J. Moore and pursue criminal action against ex-Appraiser Sturgis and ex-Examiner Hamill for irregularities in imported goods. Also noted: Ives and Stayner arrested over railroad dealings. a baby born with no right hand. memorials for Gen Gordon. Lord Sackville to Constantinople. Albany midwinter carnival slated with ice trotting, parades, and fireworks.
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Fairchild
Custom House
Magone
Stearns
Treasury
Daniel J. Moore
Sturgis
Hammill
Tobacco Division
Gangs of Italians Face Shortage of Replacements in Brooklyn
Brooklyn on January 28 reports only about 100 men enrolled by noon to replace striking workers, far short of the 500 needed. A gang of Italians visited the Third Street office seeking work as tensions rise over the labor dispute.
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Brooklyn
Striker Riot Ends With Beatings On Third Avenue
Bus workers attempted a replacement operation but were attacked by car men and chased into a blacksmith shop on Third Avenue where they were badly beaten. No arrests. Italians fled. Supporters clashed on Seventh Avenue as stones and debris blocked the track and no cars ran.
Chicago Street Car Strike Threat Looms on Yerkes System
The West Side Conductors and Drivers association nears a strike over suspensions tied to fare dodging and alleged robberies. If discharged workers are not tried and others who knew of the alleged robbery are not punished, a broad walkout on the Yerkes street car network is feared.
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Yerkes
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West Side
Collision at Clonmel Tensions Between Police and Crowd
Dublin January 28 A clash occurred at Clonmel as police clashed with a crowd largely of women and children during the imprisonment of Waterford National League secretary Mr Meaning. The crowd cheered him as police charged with batons and the crowd fought back with sticks and stones, injuring many including broken limbs.
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Clonmel
Meaning
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National League
German Warship Fires On American Sailing Vessel
dispatch from Zanzibar reports a German warship fired into and disabled an American sailing ship en route from Zanzibar to Madagascar. The item appears among broader war-time news and Overseas dispatches from Paris dated January 28.
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le Temps
Zanzibar
Madagascar
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