Day of Reckoning Promised for Mob Victims
New Orleans reports the mob killings reverberate as detectives prepare for a day of reckoning. Victims Marchesi Monasterio and Trabini buried unclaimed. Caruso and Macheca honored at St. Louis cathedral with grand funerals. Officials weigh indictments while Italian diplomats seek protection and full satisfaction from Washington.
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New
Orleans
Marchesi
Manosterio
Trabini
Potter's Field
Politz
Comitez
Bagnetto
Joseph P. Macheca
Caruso
Macheca
St. Louis Cathedral
O'Malley
J. .M. Seligman
Cincinnati
Secon
Blaine
Harrison
Rogers
Signorte
Ramis
Washington
Italy
Italians in Europe outraged by New Orleans massacre
A Rome dispatch reports global Italian anger over the New Orleans massacre of Italian prisoners. Calls for redress grow as Italy debates representation at the Chicago exhibition. Count Rasponi in Paris condemns the slaughter and urges action. Italians in London echo protests and consider a mass meeting to demand satisfaction.
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New Orleans
London
Rome
Washington
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Count Rasponi
Legation
Paris
Chicago
Ging Humbert
Ex-New Orleans Chief Murder Ties To Feud Not Mafia
Denver dispatch reports J H Moore former New Orleans police lieutenant claims Chief Hennessy killing stemmed from a city detective feud. He says Mafia may be involved only as hired assassins and Guerin shots were not bold or desperate actions.
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New Orleans
Denver
Colo
J. H. Moore
Hennessy
Henneny
Vnce
Guerin
Moore
Houston
Core
Fat Machecu
Italy and mob killings spark protests across U S
March 17 dispatches report Italian officials and communities reacting to the New Orleans lynching of Sicilian prisoners. Jerome Pedili warns of strain between Italy and the United States over the incident and potential naval actions. Reports from Milwaukee and St. Paul note denouncements, threats, and concerns about local Italian suspects and police actions.
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Kansas City
Jerome Pedili
New Orleans
Italy
America
St. Paul
Savino Radino
Paolo Binda
Delosso
Montreal Hurled by Terrific Hurricane and Blizzard
A Montreal dispatch reports a twenty hour siege of hurricane and blizzard causing extensive damage. Pillow and Hersey rolling mills were nearly destroyed, St Patrick’s church spire and Grand Trunk depot injured, and many buildings under construction toppled. Widespread debris and downed wires hinder early casualty counts.
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Montreal
Cubango
The
Tribune
Pillow & Hersey
St. Patrick’s Church
Grand Trunk Railway
Wreck of Three Barges Near Camp Illinois
In Camp Illinois on March 17 the tow boat Joseph Williams collided with a pier of the Illinois Central Bridge causing three barges to wreck while pulling a convoy of fifty boats carrying 10,000 bushels of coal. Prohibition Spasm In Denver Also March 17 the Metropolitan board closed all saloons, permitting liquor only with meals at hotels and restaurants, with police not enforcing the rule. A Little Conflagration in Michigan Fire at Fowlersville destroyed the post office express office opera house and many blocks and dwellings, estimated at 100000 dollars with little insurance. At the Lupini horse sale in Paris proceeds ran about 40 percent below normal value. Low mood in racing circles attributed to government actions against betting contributing to unfavorable outcomes.
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Camp
Ills
Joseph Williams
Ilinois Central Bridge
Denver
Colo
Metropolitan Board
Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Fowlersville
Paris
Missionary Father O'Connor Arrested in Vagrancy Case
Father Charles O'Connor, of the New York diocese, recently a Pacific coast missionary, was arrested in Wilmington Delaware for vagrancy. Assistant Priest Flinn of St Marys Church arranged his release. He returned to his post on the Pacific coast.
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Witlm inGton
Del
Charles O'Connor
Diocese of
New Yorks
Pacific Coast
Flinn
St. Mary’s Church
Chilean Massacre Report Amid Grievous Losses
London reports from Santiago Chile describe a battle on the sixth in which Col Robles led government forces against 2,500 rebels. Under a decoy truce rebels fired at close range, killing or wounding two thirds of the government troops. Robles was wounded twice and killed after capture of his ambulance. The disaster is blamed on poor provisioning and command. Estimates claim about 3,800 rebel dead or wounded 400. President Balmaceda acknowledges gravity while pledging 30,000 troops and supplies.
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London
the Times
Santiago di Chili
Chili
Col. Robles
Mount Sebaste c
Robles
Balmaceda
Another Syracuse Blaze Shatters Church and Flats
A fire at 5 a m in St James Episcopal church on Lock Street near James spread to the adjoining McClellan flats in Syracuse. Residents fled in panic. one woman is believed to have perished. The Standard Watch Co occupied the flats ground floor. Total loss about 75000 with 55000 insured. Syracuse fire losses in the past 24 hours exceed 1200000.
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Syracuse
N. Y
St James Episcopal Church
Lock Street
James
McClellan Flats
Standard Watch Company
McClellan
Son of Gen. E. B. Fowler Cremated in Brooklyn Fire
The residence of Gen. E. B. Fowler in Brooklyn suffered a blaze in the forenoon. His son William Fowler, 43, perished in the flames while other family members were rescued with difficulty. Loss to the building and furniture estimated at $8,000.
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E. B. Fowler
New York
Brooklyn
William
Fires Sweep Marinette Drug Store Block
Fire destroyed the drug store block on smallap square in Marinette Wisconsin forcing sewing girls on the second floor to jump to the street where they were burned and injured. The loss is about 50000 with most of it falling on Lewis Bros. A nerve wracking urban blaze prompts a string of incidents from New Orleans to Nashville as embankment breaks and asylum fire victims rise in the day’s news.
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Marinette
Wis
Smalap Square
Lewis Bros
Flood Prospects Rise as Mississippi River Forecasts Extend
The Weather Bureau bulletin warns Mississippi valley anxiety as waters continue to rise. Cairo's stage at 44.7 feet could reach 47 feet by March 19 due to Ohio Cumberland and Tennessee inflows. Projections suggest crests near 44 feet from Memphis to Helena and 47.5 feet at Vicksburg within a week if rainfall remains average. Levee breeches persist at Sunflower Landing while Valley railroad service continues. In Dallas sleet threatens fruit crops with freezing rain.
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Marsisippi
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Cairo
Ohio
Cumberland
Tennessee
St. Francis Basin
Memphis
Vicksburg
Helena
Relief for Ireland Powers Aid to Relieve Distress in Ireland
In the Commons Chief Secretary Balfour sought a credit of 55831 pounds for relief of distress in Ireland. He said relief works would start promptly, with about 40000 people to be aided and no starvation statements ignored. No mainland famine, but risk in the Western islands. Morley and Russell opposed the credit, which passed 150 to 40, while 136000 pounds for Irish light railroads was not voted.
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Dinstrews
London
House of Commons
Balfour
Ireland
Messrs
John Morley
Thomas Russell
Houses of Commons
Builders in Harmony Exchange Talks End in Mutual Hope
Curiaco March 14 carpenters and builders association, meeting at the Traders' Exchange, vote unanimously to try one more settlement with journeymen. A joint conference is set for 2 PM, with committees named by both sides. In Springfield, March 14, Knights of Labor and United Mine Workers factions form a labor federation pushing for eight-hour day, abolition of child labor under 14, equal pay, ending truck stores, and weekly pay, to press reforms in the legislature.
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Curiaco
Carpenters and Builders Association
Traders’ Exchange
United Carpenter's Council
Builders and Traders Exchange
Springfield
Ill
Knights of Labor
United Mine Workers
New Tin Plate Factory Planned in Scranton
The formal transfer of the Scranton Steel mill to the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company occurred Wednesday. General Manager Moffatt announced full time work for 4,000 employees and noted A. W. Scranton’s consideraton of a large tin plate factory in Scranton.
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Scarnton
Scranton Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Moffatt
A. W. Scranton
Scranton
Milwaukee's Dividend and Railway Foreclosure Sale
New York reports the Milwaukee road declares a 3 percent dividend on preferred stock and shows six month gross earnings of 15.2 million with net 5.63 million and a 1.27 million surplus after fixed charges. Separately Kansas and Nebraska sale approved. Rock Island to secure, transferring 2.8 million in stock. Gallatin train wreck burns mail matter with no serious injuries.
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Milwaukee
New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Milwaukee and Northern Force
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas City
Newman Erb
Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska
Caldwell
Rock Island
Stay Granted for Two Murderers Appeal to Supreme Court
New York March 14 Judge La Combe grants murderers Smiler and Slocum until March 23 to appeal to the United States Supreme Court against their death sentence by electricity set for the week starting March 18. This stay delays the execution. Washington March 14 the Navy Dept issued advertisements for proposals to construct cruiser No 15 under the last naval appropriation bill. Bids will be opened on June 1.
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Mardvvoras
New York
la Combe
Smiler and
Slocum
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Navy Department
California Legislature Votes to Expel Chinese Residents
In San Francisco on March 14 the California legislature passed a bill banning the entry of Chinese into the state, requiring registration of all Chinese residents and deportation of Chinese criminals, including those unlawfully present.
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San Francisco
California
Dominion Dinsension Rumors Of Coalition In Montreal
In Montreal March 14 rumors say Hon. J A Chapleau secretary of state may desert Sir John A Macdonald to form a coalition with Laurier and Mercier, unhappy over recognition and promised a knighthood. could topple the government if he defects. In Sacramento March 14 Estee leads slight. Republicans fail to reach caucus signers as joint session ballots for US senators split votes. Estee 1 De Young 24 Felton 16 Blanchard 12 Johnston 4 Welmer 1. Democrats back Coleman with 27 votes.
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Macdonald
Montrreal
J. A. Chapleau
John A. Macdonald
Laurier
Mercier
Quebec
John
Hector Langevin
Chapleaux
Sir Hector
Chapleau
Estee
Sackamento
Cal
United States
de Young
Felton
Blanchard
Johnston
Welmer
Colman
Brice in a Newspaper Deal in Ohio
In Cocumpus on March 14 Charles Q Davis completed a deal making The Evening Post the Democratic daily of the city. Davis is a lieutenant of Senator Brice and Brice is not reported to be the financial backer of the movement.
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Brice
Cocumpus
Ohio
Charles Q. Davis
Evening Post
Mr. Davis
Senator Brice
Samoan Troubles Again Threaten Overthrow in Apia
A private Apia letter dated Feb 12 warns of renewed Samoan hostilities. Ex rebel Tamassese seeks Milum Point HQ, tried to rally followers but was banished. King Malietoa is seen as feeble minded and Mataafa urges change, signaling possible alliance to oust the government.
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Mataafa
Tamassese
Malletoa
Columbia
S. C
Apia
Samoan Islands
Milum Point
Malietoa
Chilean Revolution and Balma ceda family in Argentina
London reports Balma ceda family safe in Argentina as Chilean fighting continues under martial law. Insurgents fund and seize private property. election last Sunday failed as government workers mostly alone. Other items note Thayer v Boyd in Nebraska, rising Nashville river, Senator Walthall decline, Oshkosh trunkmaker failure, and Kansas apiece adjournment sine die.
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Balmaceda
London
Buenos Area
Santiago
Vnstrens
Acvele
Chili
Wreck of the Galena and Nina Off Gay Head
Gallant crew saved after seven hours as Galena lies ashore at Gay Head full of water. Nina trapped on the beach may be saved. Commander Bicknell reports fog and a red glimmer at the light ten miles away before the collision. Wreckers hindered by northwest gale. Galena declared a total wreck.
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Puller
Galena
Nina
Gay Head
Mass
United States
Bicknell
Massachusetts Humane Society
Boston Tow Boat Company
Vineyard Haven
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Triana
Cullyhunk
Washington
Signal Corps
Various Global and Local News Briefs From 19th Century Press
A collection of concise items notes Joe Remington in Fargo awaiting trial for murder of Elevator Agent Flett and lacking counsel, the death of English engineer Sir Joseph Bascalgette after long illness, a Cincinnati flour mill destroyed by fire valued at about 25000 dollars insured, a Tri-mount Athletic club entry for a Boston cross country team to Morris park on April 25, Malcolm Kahn stripped of Persian ambassador honors in The Official Gazette of Persia, a new oil well struck at Pennsboro West Virginia exciting NY and Buffalo interests, Rome correspondent reports Cardinal Mermild granting absolution to Prince Napoleon to Princess Clothilde, Judge Wallace denies Treasury land acquisition for a Bowling Green NY custom house, M Ribot urges Brazil to grant most favored nation status to French exporters, forty two North Dakota printing offices report labor payments totaling 146 258 dollars, Osborn and Champion harvester firms consolidate with Fargo as general distributing point for both.
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Tri-mount Athletic Club
Boston
Morris’ Park
Official
Persia
Malcolm Kahn
Great Britain
Pennsboro
Ritchie County
West Vicery
New York City
Buffalo
Rome
London News
Prince Napoleon
Mermild
Clothilde
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Bowling Green
New York
New Custom House
M. Ribot
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
North Dakota
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Osborn
Champion Harvester
Fargo
Grand
St Paul Market Reports March 17 1891 Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Market totals for St Paul live stock and grain with hogs down five cents, cattle steady, good steers and cows priced, lambs and muttons listed. Receipts include hogs cattle calves and sheep. grain details from St Paul and Minneapolis with open and close prices for wheat corn oats barley rye ground feed bran and bay.
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St. Paul
Saura St. Paul
An Bay
Upland
Chicago
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Marchesi Oy
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Baron de Fava
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Here
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M. P
John O'Connor
W. Ih. K. Redmond
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Relief, For
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Chesapeake and Nashville Railroad
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Lincoln, Neb
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Teen
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