Rusk Presses Tough Stamp on German Hog Ban
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Rusk urges strong diplomatic representations to Germany over new sanitary measures that block American hog imports. He defends U S meat inspection as thorough and insists German claims ignore U S law, promising to challenge misstatements from Dr von Boetticher and seek redress under U S law.
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Familiar Figure Removed by Death in Treasury Notes
A familiar figure from the Treasury Department, J.T. Hall of Ohio, dies at 51. A dwarf who served 28 years in the stationery division, Hall earned 1400 dollars yearly and saved enough to own property and marry. Once a bright, witty worker, he broke 27 bones over his life. Six weeks ago a broken leg healed but stomach failure caused his death. Hall was discovered by Secretary Chase on a train when he offered him employment.
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Democrats and the Tariff Plan in Next Congress
The piece notes Senator Gorman’s view that the next Congress will avoid a general tariff bill like the Mills plan. Instead, it favors separate measures in the House to cut duties on some items or place others on the free list, with Senate passage in mind. The aim is targeted reductions that won't require a sweeping public tariff bill.
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Quieting Down in New Orleans After Friday Violence
New Orleans reports show calm returning but threats linger as Attorney General Rogers investigates Saturday events. Officials link many suspects to the Hennessyn assassination. indictments may follow, while Italian legation reports are sent to Washington. Grand jury ordered to probe Saturday’s occurrences.
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Mayor Shakespeare on riots and vigilante justice
Mayor Shakespeare defends the actions of punishing rioters as lawful and compares Italy's Mafia to local law. He says he had no regrets, would not back down, and describes the sovereign as the people who took hold of the situation. He asserts citizens deserved punishment and a retrial was planned.
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Pinkerton Fears Jury Bias in Hennessy Slayings Case
W A Pinkerton, prosecuting Hennessy slayings, says the outbreak and lynching were expected. He notes New Orleans assurances from over 100 prominent citizens that if the murder went unavenged by the jury, Italians would face mob justice. Pinkerton witnessed jury impaneling and claims 150 talesmen were under O Malley influence, though he won’t reveal how many.
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A Short Honeymoon Ends In Wedding Shock
At St Luke's Anglican church in Tononvo Ontario Fred W Hall of Cleveland Ohio and Miss Katie Warren of Ottawa wed in the evening. A friend warned Hall of a possible prior marriage and Hall admitted he had been married in England but claimed divorce. After the confrontation Hall fled the house and was not seen again, presumed to have left for Cleveland. The bride seeks annulment and public sympathy runs high.
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Triplets and Quads Reported in Clearfield County
CLEARFIELD Pa March 17 About a week ago Mrs W Snyder of this county gave birth to triplets Mrs Jeremiah Copelin of Decatur township followed days later by her second set of quadruplets in the same region officials note the remarkable multiple birth sequence within the same locality with no further details on the families or outcomes
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Decatur Township
Western swindler uses fake Benton bank check
A forged $1,000 check drawn on Mord, Boghton & Co. pretended to be from Benton, C. and payable to Charles Hunter. Marked fraud, payment refused by Chase National Bank. Bank officials warn publicity is often needed to expose such con artists who use bogus firms and end up fooling Seattle and New York institutions.
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Interesting South American Budget of Immigrants and Prosperity
The Bureau of American Republics reports December arrivals in Brazil totaling 18,857 with Russians 6,089 and Portuguese 5,160 among others. Brazil’s 1890 immigration reached 113,053. Venezuela sees strong fiscal results with customs revenue at 6.9 million and exports rising to 18 million, debt down to 23.5 million, population 2.289 million.
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Enland
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Republic
Gladstone Arrives Hastings to Tumultuous Ovation
London March 17 Gladstone left Charing Cross for Hastings as a vast crowd at the depot cheered wildly. Barriers fell and fans surged onto trains with several injured as others were removed to hospitals. An address was made by Radical executives but he could not respond amid the uproar. Upon reaching Hastings he was greeted by another wave of enthusiastic reception.
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Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago Hogs Cattle Hogs Rise
Sioux City opening sales show mixed demand with 1500 hogs and 100 cattle receipts. Buyers resist early offers as Chicago prices drift higher slating firm margins for feeders and steers. Des Moines area and Omaha reports reflect continued strength in cattle and hog markets amid steady wheat and grain prices.
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Eleven Die In Orleans Mob After Hennessey Verdict
A March 14 mass meeting on Canal Street followed the jury verdict in the Hennessey assassination case. About 2,000 angry citizens stormed the parish prison and killed eleven of the nineteen indicted men, sparing four others for reasons not stated in the dispatches.
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Antonio Bamnetto
Frank Romero
Six Insane Patients Burned to Death at Nashville Asylum
A fire at the Central insane asylum near Nashville destroyed the male wing. Six inmates perished in the west wing, with a woman drowned in a lake on the grounds. About 400 inmates were rescued as firefighters arrived after a delay. A heavy but indeterminate loss is expected. the building was insured. Additional fires in Syracuse and a report on a Tacoma electric railway system follow.
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Italian protest over New Orleans mob attack sinks in
Rome reports Italy protest to Washington after New Orleans mob violence, with Blaine promising investigation and protection for Italian subjects. Blaine telegram stresses equal protection and urges cooperation to prevent further bloodshed, while Baron De Fava demands safeguards for all Italians in the city. British press notes mixed reactions.
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New Orleans Faces Sicilian Tensions In 1856 Clash
A historical note recalls a 1856 Sicilian political club clash with the native American party in New Orleans. Riots and shootings occurred as Sicilians tried to control polls, with several forced into the river. The episode served as a cautionary tale that dampened foreign interference for years.
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New Orleans
Four Generations Party Observed in Atlanta
A March 16 report from Atlanta notes the Richmond and Danville train bringing a family of six teen members representing four generations. In Union Depot they shared lunch then walked two by two, led by great grandfather James Haddock at 96, with grandfather and grandmother Haddock, papa and mamma, and eleven Haddock boys.
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Richmond & Danville
Union Depot
James Haddock
Haddock
Judge Brady Dead in New York
Judge Brady of the supreme court collapsed with paralysis last night and died early this morning in New York. His death abrupt ends a long career on the bench.
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New York
Dun's Week in Review Signals Mixed Trade Pressures
R G Dun & Co reports money market strain from foreign influences with London impact uncertain. Rail building prospects dim, iron output falls amid coke strike. Wheat, corn, and cotton rise, wool and leather active, and overall business volume remains higher than last year despite tighter money and cautious prices.
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Controversy Over Greek Decoration In Philadelphia
Archpriest Stephen G. Hatherly and Grecian Vice-Consul A. H. Lennox clash over a $375 payment for a Greek decoration. Hatherly claims the prize was won but money did not follow, while he circulates a letter to consular staff detailing the affair. The Grecian government laments the scheme that could grant Lennox a princely title in court circles.
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Stephen G. Hatherly
A. H. Lennox
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Lady Lennox
Sueva Is All Right Arrives Safely at Plymouth
The Hamburg American steamer Sueva from New York, reported disabled sixty miles off Lizard, has arrived at Plymouth this morning to the relief of anxious observers. The vessel’s crew and passengers are reported safe and well.
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