Incident Report of Guns On a Pacific Mail Steamer
Passengers aboard the City of New York report armed soldiers training on deck while en route from Panama to Nicaragua amid a revolution in Nicaragua and sanctions by international authorities. The vessel touched San Juan del Sur and Carillo as government officers boarded to search for suspected aid to revolutionaries. An American minister and accompanying family disembarked during the journey.
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Ghieso
Cal
Pissengers
New York
Gupt
Johnson
Sanu Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Carillo
Ward
San Juan
Carinte
Salvador
Costa Rieu
Louis Saber
St. Paul
Panama
Canada and Ourselves Recipocity Conference Report
A review of the recent reciprocity conference in Ottawa notes the MeKinley tariff’s impact on Canadian exports to the United States. Exports dropped from 36,440,285 in 1889 to 231,624,404 in 1892, while officials seek a mutual free interchange basis with US preferences. Canadian commissioners faced discrimination concerns if Britain’s interests were sidelined, and the effect of a new US administration remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Financial Department
Foeter
United States
Finance Miinister
Canada
Washington
Mathrad
Great Britain
Grave Robbers Steal a Body From Medical College
A grave disturbance near Omaha’s Medical College revealed the burial of Mrs. Antonin Huss altered May 1. Nine corpses were found in a brine-filled vat in the basement, alleged to have been obtained from a poor farm. detectives pursue the case as a wholesale grave robbery.
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Omaha Spestils
Anan
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Antonin Julia Huss
Aoman
Omaha Medical College
Lavender
Huss
Medical College
Will Begin with Higher First Steps Toward Enforcing Geary Law
Washington special reports Assistant Secretary Curtis will lead Geary law enforcement for the Treasury. Plans are under preparation but policy not announced yet. Likely delays before action, funds to be used, first targets possibly unregistered Chinamen in San Francisco. Court questions remain on arrest, detention, deportation procedures and authority.
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Washington Special
Curtis
Treasury Department
Congress
San Francisco
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
New York
Department
Violent Bohemia Diet Turmoil Surges Across Prague Scene
Disorder erupts as Czech deputies clash with Germans over a bill strengthening German power. Funk is seized on the Tribune, ink thrown, and stenographers attacked. Prince Dobkowitcz threatens duels. university riots erupt. police guard streets. dissolution of the Diet is anticipated.
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Herr Funk
Tribune
Funi
Bizorad
Funk
Biazorad
Munk
Vasnty
Dobkowitcz
DIL
Bohemia
Hisses for Gladstone at London Imperial Institute
A London reception for the Prince of Wales at the Imperial Institute drew 15 000 to 20 000 people who began in good humor but turned hostile as Prime Minister Gladstone appeared. Hisses and groans rose to an uproar, seen as a partisan demonstration and an insult to the Prince, despite a prior dinner with visitors from India.
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Gladstone
London
Prince of Wales
Imperial Institute
Wilsomer
India
A Mother Kills Her Boy
Lansing special reports the death of a 9 year old son of Mrs Harre found in a deep well after she confessed to poisoning him to prevent him becoming a chief. Neighbors suspect she may be in Buue as recent misfortunes including stolen horse tails and the death of livestock followed the boy’s death. Her husband had died in a rolling accident a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
Harre
Bombs and Dynamite Found Near Paris Suburb
Police uncovered several powerful bombs many pounds of dynamite and a chest of burglar tools buried in a lob surrounding a shed in the Paris suburbs Leval lois. The owner of the property was arrested along with three anarchists Spaun iugel Marchand and Levelle as authorities described the case.
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Paris
Levallois
Spauniugel
Marchand
Levelle
The Strong Man Bondin Dies in Circus Stunt
Bondin, a strong man with Cole's circus, burst a blood vessel while attempting to control two horses pulling in opposite directions. A pair unaccustomed to the act reared and plunged, and Bondin died soon after at Barnace Lake, N Y.
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Barnace Lake
N. Y
Bondin
Cole's Circus
Freight wreck at Bufalo Round injures workers in Dubois
A Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Round freight train ran away and hit a work train near Dubois causing chaos. One freight brakeman was killed and three workers on the other train were buried and their bodies consumed in the wreck.
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Dubois
Rochester
New York Armored Cruiser Breaks World Speed Record
Boston special reports the armored cruiser New York achieving 21.09 knots on a measured course, claiming the United States now has the most powerful and swiftest armored cruiser. The article contrasts her performance with English vessels Blake and Blenheim, noting their non-armored status and dubious official tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Boston
England
Blake
Blenheim
Consumption Cured in Japan by Koch Method
Report from Tokyo notes Dr Kilusato, a Koch collaborator, achieving remarkable consumption cures in Japan using the Koch method. Imperial decoration awarded. Parliament allocates 45,000 this year and 15,000 annually for two years. Government funds a temporary hospital and a large building for permanent use. progress shown in multiple patients.
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San Francisco
Japan
Kilusato
Tokyo
Koch
Berlin
Whilesnto Ues Koch
Wilusuto
Brash Dentist Exposes Teeth From Windsor Pupils
A Canadian student from Sandwich, Adolph Girardot, examined about 50 Windsor Fourth Ward pupils and pulled teeth free of charge, collecting 125 teeth. Parents threaten prosecution as teachers questioned his actions and a court inquiry looms after the dental episode.
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Windsor
Ont
Fourth Ward
Adolph Girardot
Sandwich
Detroit College of Medicine
Girardot
Jie
Girrardot
Dun and Co Weekly Trade Review Reports No Immediate Improvement
Dun and Co Weekly Trade Review notes stocks rallied from a low mood but overall business shows no substantial progress. Consumer distribution weaker despite better weather, while wholesale and speculation grow hesitant about next fall crops due to tariff and money uncertainties. Global bank failures in Australia influence markets. US exports and imports shift with gold outflows rising. Local reports show stronger stock levels amid improved Chicago retail and wholesale trade, though wheat hits a thirty year low and collections stay slow. Failures total 247 in the US, 14 in Canada, with scattered regional variations in trade and money conditions.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Australia
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
United States
Canada
Interview With Chinese Minister and US Court Ruling Update
Washington reports an interview between Secretary Gresham and the Chinese Minister found no tone of sensationalism or threat to withdraw the Chinese Legation. The minister affirmed friendly US China relations and that the law would not provoke retaliation. Sacramento notes state finances show a projected $17,000,000 deficiency and the treasury empties soon. Knoxville warns of potential bloodshed at a Southern Building and Loan Association meeting amid factional fights. Montreal previews a possible new Canadian Pacific line through Crow's Nest Pass with an on-site survey planned.
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Washington Special
Gresham
State Department
Washington
United States
China
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Southern District of New York
Sacramento
Comptroller’s Office
Board of Examiners
Rockies
Montreal
van Morne
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Crow's Nest Pass
Canadian Pacific
International Construction Company forms to build Nicaragua canal
The International Construction Company filed articles of incorporation to lift Nicaragua. Its avowed object is to build the canal west of Nicaragua Lake. Capital stock stands at 10,000,000 pounds. In Hungary a disastrous fire at Vesseprim, Nienna region destroyed 100 houses. Loss estimated at 500,008 florins with 1,000 people left homeless.
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Nicaraugua
San Francisco
International Construction Company
Nicaragua Lake
Hungary
Vesseprim
Ownership dispute sparks deadly threats at Hot Springs hotel
At Hot Springs a fight over Catholican Springs property led to warrants, drawn knives, and revolvers. O Ferguson seized the hotel from Mastman and Copeland party reps, then bonds posted after arrests. Ferguson, now in possession, claims fraud and pending court action for final settlement of the property valued around $100,000.
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Hot Springs
O. Verguson
Catholican Springs
Dr. Copeland
Chicago
Geo. A. Mastman
Catholican Springs Company
Copeland
Eastman
Mast
Col. Vanner
Col.Vanner
Wind Cave
Ferguson
Tanners
Tanner
Rustler Murdered Sparks South Dakota Cattle War
A Belle Fourche man reports settler Oplando Giles killed near Grand River as rustler warfare erupts in South Dakota. Giles, allegedly holding beef money, was found with bullets after stopping at a ranch. two hired men refused to follow tracks. He leaves a wife and two children. Police in Butte County investigate the case.
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South Dakota
Belle Fourche
Oplando Giles
Grand River
Giles
Northern Pacific
Mary
Johnston County
Wyoming
Butte County
Crop Report and Local Notices From Huron SD May Week
The government crop bulletin for South Dakota week ending May 16 notes favorable conditions, ample sunshine, light frost in the northeast with no damage, and dry winds aiding seeding and plowing. Early wheat and oats progress, grazing good, corn and garden planting widespread, soil unusually moist and no rain needed soon. Also mentions a Dry Goods Purchasing Club in Sioux Falls. Welcome Mine at Leadwood suspends operations due to vein depletion, with Thorburn noting only one car load recovered last week.
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Government Weather Bureau
Huron
South Dakota
Leadwood
Thorburn
Rapid City
South Dakota Briefs Highlight Strong Church Growth
A summary of Rural Dakota items notes renewed church expansion with nine new churches and sixteen orphaned schools, plus a new board of directors for the Welcome Company. Other items cover a fatal lockjaw death, a blast-related injury, a hot springs medical gathering, an artesian well prospect, and regional notes on rail and infrastructure. Specific names include A ky Thompson Yankton J I Crow Rosebud C F Reed Pierre A H Robbins Ashton J H Dixon Plankinton M Daley Huron.
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A. Ky Thompson
Yankton
J. I. Crow
Rosebus
C. F. Reed
Pierre
A. H. Robbins
Ashton
J. H. Dixon
Plankinton
M. Daley
Huron
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Marcel
J. J. Brown
Tron
Ireland
Dublin
Tralee and Dingle
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Sucuza
Cruiser
Norway
Christiana
Tronqujem
Hames
Bebring Sea
Curt
Omaha
Sears
DUN & Co.’'S Weekly Report
California
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Building and Loan Association
A. Jenkins
M. L. Ross
Hattie House
Rustler
Sioux Falls
Whornburn
Ankey
Welcome Company
Congregational Meeting
Congregational
Nosebud, Gate
Santee
Tia General Association
Sessson
Huroy
Dr. Kincaid
Mii
Herbert Gates
Jr. Krejin
Cunries Bay
Boy
Hartford
Elkhorn Railroad
Butler Mexelson
Potter County
van Ostrand
Mead
Aberdeen
Black Hills
James River
Central Dakota Veteran Association
Lake Preston
Chamberlain
Pine Ridge Agency
Harry L. Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
The
Fsat
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Commission
Brown & Saenger
Sioux
South Dakota Commission
Alo
Lele Cove
Joa
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