Newfoundland Faces Loyalty Split Over British Tie
Newfoundland disaffection grows as critics accuse Britain of surrendering rights to the French. Delegates are named to England and Canada to pressure action on French Newfoundland fisheries. Annexation to the United States or Canada is debated, with loyalty to the old flag weakening and fishermen fearing encroachment by French boats.
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Newfoundland
Britain
Great Britain
England
Canada
Thornburn
Statians
Whiteway
Winter
Messrs
Scott
Morine
Greene
Bowers
Marshall
Whity
France
John le Gilais
St. Johns
N.F
Montreal
United States
New Foundland
Nova Scotia
Federal Election Law bill expands supervision and penalties
The bill reported by Senator Hoar sets that chief supervisors and successors shall oversee election business in their districts until two days after the election and may operate in open court or chambers. It imposes up to $5,000 fine or five years’ imprisonment for persons corrupting congressional elections, and allows private ballots to be printed publicly with voter secrecy, but rejects the Australian ballot system.
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Hoar
Judea
Congress
Murderers Way Escape In Chinese Restriction Law Case
In St Louis Missouri authorities cite a peculiar blocking by the Chinese restriction law in a murder case from October 1888. William Mullen and William Pinkerton face joint charges for the murder of Ah Jim, a Chinaman. The case hinges on the testimony of Ah Quong, who returned to China after the alleged crime. Ah Quong landed in San Francisco two months after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William Mullen
William Pinkerton
Sper
Ah Quong
China
Countey
Landine
San ‘Francisco
Men pursue killers to St Louis over Chinese suspect case
Advocates aiming to convict murderers learned new details as customs officers blocked Ah Quone's wife from landing. Ah Quone plans to return to China with her after the incident. Prosecutors intend to bring the wife in to secure her husband’s testimony.
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S T. Loum
Ah Quone
China
Vitriol Explosion at Unicorn Silk Plant in Calasauqua Pa
A major fire at the Unicorn Silk Manufacturing building in Calasauqua Pa triggered by a vitriol explosion injures several workers and kills two as walls collapse. Firefighters, delayed by alarms and water access, battle flames while rescuing workers. losses include building valued at 59,000 dollars, machinery 35,000 dollars, stock 25,000 dollars with widespread injuries and missing workers.
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Calasauqua
Unicorn Silk Manufacturing Company
New York City
Green Street
Uaual
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lehigh River
Debrie
John Good
Yanek
Joseph Lodiziana
Bose Dyjer
Ulysses G. Everet
George Pfafi
Charles Hinck
Michael Moran
William Price
Ental
William Fenstermacher
Thomas James
George Ponvel
Peter Derhammer
Losa
Jealousy leads to shooting in Syracuse affair
At 12:30 a.m. in Syracuse Lizzie Dear, 23, drew a revolver and fired twice at Joseph Kearney, 800 William Kearney, the brewer, gravely injuring him. Suspected jealousy of another woman is cited. Lizzie claims innocence. Kearney swears she did the deed while his former sweetheart denies meeting him since last Thursday.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Lizzie Dear
Joseph Kearney
William Kearney
Kearney
Misa Dear
Kearny
Abe
Ruined by the Race Track
William J. Lord, seven years Feah and Mook confidential bookkeeper in St. Louis, is charged with systematic theft since 1883 totaling 15623 dollars. Shortage found March 17. he reimbursed 500 dollars but an expert audit revealed the full loss. After dismissal he became a race bookmaker and was arrested at his business. He blamed his downfall on horses and had held a respected position before March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Lord
Feah & Mook
St. Louis
Lord
Bin
Tin March
Indians Ready for Pow Wow at Fort Robinson
Troops at Fort Robinson Nebraska stand ready to move at a moment's notice to intercept Cheyenne Indians leaving Pine Ridge agency to consult others about lands. Leaders Tangled Hair and forty four Indians report they are stranded. commanding officer orders rations and return to the agency.
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Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Pine Ridge Agency
Tangled Hair
Toey
Collapse of Amphitheater After Bull Fight at Guadalajara
At the conclusion of a bull fight in Guadalajara Moxico on the 20th Inat a section of the amphitheater collapsed sending thousands to the ground. The crush trampled the injured as police and uninjured spectators rescued victims from debris. No deaths are reported though many injuries may prove fatal.
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Guadalajara
Moxico
Muzzled Press Provisional Brazil Sets Press Decree
The provisional Brazilian government bans publication of certain reports and orders trials by a military tribunal. An editor was arrested for violating the decree while others face tightened censorship as officials defend order amid public alarm. The U.S. Senate and House joint resolution congratulating Brazil’s peaceful power transition is presented to Marshal Deodoro Da Fonseca.
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Brazil
Brnzil
Manual Dodora da Fonseca
Department of Justice
Republic
Tribuna Liberal
Min
Campos
Rio Ur
Pedro Tayor
Zen
Deodoro
Pedro Taveres
Maranhao
San Paulo
Aristidou Doe Lobo
Interior
Parabyba Do Sul
St. Paul
Quinting Bocayura
James Fenner Lee
United States of America
Palace
Tramarity
Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Leegaia
Senate
Houce
Congress
United States
Marshal Deedro
Congress of the
Representa
Bold Woman's Victory in California Property Case
In a San Francisco Chronicle tale, Mrs Sharon, now Mrs Lard Althea Sharon, reacts to a court ruling dividing community property amid a bitter dispute. Judge Sullivan orders the court cleared as she and supporters react, while the alimony and fees loom large with anticipated back pay and a receiver appointed. Former Senator Sharon vows to fight on, declaring the contract forged and promising endless appeals.
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Sharon
San Francisco Chronicle
Sarah Althea
Lard Althea Sharon
Tam
Hig
Tyler
Supreme Court Cay
Palace Hotel
Senator Jones
Nevada
Repres
Expressions of loyalty to United States of Africa urged
A fragmentary plea urges Congress to recognize the United States of Africa and to accept formally the peoples’ strong desire for union. The message highlights the president’s role and calls for official acknowledgment from the government through proper channels.
Earthquakes Felt in San Francisco District on 24th Inst
The quake was general in the region with sharp shocks and little damage. Walls of several structures including the Appraisera building cracked. Pajaro reports serious damage to a railroad bridge shifted two feet. Gilroy gas mains disjointed and chimneys toppled near Watsonville. Dozens of shocks heard in some localities.
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San Francisco
United States
Pajaro
Maine
Gilroy
Watsonville
Triad to Reset Her Children
A Dubuque Iowa resident Mrs Gruner attempted to kill her two children by setting a fire and using kerosene and hot coals after placing rubbish around the stove. A neighbor heard a scream and a struggle as she brandished a butcher knife before leaping through a window and attacking her. The fire was extinguished and Gruner had repeated fits of delusion.
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Triad
Richard Gruner
Dubuque
Iowa
Mra
Ace
Gruner Ban
Telegraphic blunder hits Daggetteaye credit in factory dispute
Washington dispatch reports a telegraphic error misdirected a $5,000 payroll order for Birmingham Connecticut workers. The mixup briefly damaged A L Daggettaye credit and caused erroneous rumors of factory trouble to spread before correction.
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Washington
New York
A. L. Daggetaaye
Birmingham
Conn
Daggett
Mortgage and railroad bond plans disclosed for Bay City line
A mortgage of 1 800 000 dollars from Bay City and Battle Crosh railroad to Metropolitan Trust Company of New York is filed in Calhoun Barry Eaton Iomia Gipton Montcalm and Gratiot counties Michigan. A bond of 15 006 8 miles is to be issued soon for the road, with the Bay City to Midland line already finished and work on the rest to be pushed.
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Bay City
Murder trial and crimes in Benton and Nashville
Mary Crimnck of Benton, Maem, accused of conspiring to poison her husband Michael. advised by a physician. White Caparidad raiders in Chickasaw Nation warned southern reservation residents to quit in five days, others to leave in ten. Judge Jackson listed Hatdl Short among Nashville arrests for running a mill. Short faced trial in Tennessee, then Kentucky, for unclear outcome. Terry suit against estate of David B. Terry at Freene, Cal., with Sayle denying funds but offering law books. courtroom incident led to an altercation and dismissal from the office.
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Mary Crimnck
North End
Benton
Maem
Michael
Texas
Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Jake Short
Kentucky
Short
Tennessee
Tal
Sarah Althes Terry
C. C. Sayle
David B. Terry
Freene
Cal
Sayle Asidha
Bayle
Multiple Disastrous Fires Cause Casualties Across Regions
The report lists several deadly and injurious incidents: Mill No. 1 of the Paper company at Wondell Mane burned with losses totaling $13,000 after insured goods burned. a minor killed and two fatally injured in shaft C at Minnesota Iron near Duluth from falling rock. a cave-in at a mine in Duluth area injuring workers including Austrian Loschonce who died minutes later and Aston Zalak and John Domino gravely hurt. a fatal train or vehicle crash near Lima Ohio injuring several young people. a factory fire at Bholton Comb company Shelton Conn destroying a wooden factory with $50,000 loss and a fatal burn to Mrs Slicer. a Detroit area resident burned to death while burning brush. multiple families affected and one old resident David Bullivan 76 died at a farm near Dayton after attempting to help fight a fire.
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Varity Paper Company
Wondell
Mane
Que Minor
Minnesota
Iron'company
Duluth
Cavoin
Loschonce
Aston Zalak
John Domino
Bholton Comb Company
Shelton
Conn
Slicer
Beveral
David Bullivan
Wie Coustn
Milea
Dayton
Burolog Grann
Oscar
Nebrasks
Democratic state convention planned for Aberdon on June 11
The South Dakota Democratic State Central Committee bars a convention to nominate state officers. Zach T Handley, chairman, directed to call the meeting and specify delegate apportionment by county. Also reports list principal post offices' gross receipts for the quarter ending March 31, 1890 and a shipwreck incident near Whatcom island involving the Fulcov and Italla with one drowned.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Sooth Dakota
Aberdon
Zach T. Handley
Istem
Perent
Ol Mnereaan
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittaburgh
City
Lis
Pauldianapolia
Ateamahip
Fulcov
Jemaice
Italla
New York
St. Anna
What- Hing'a
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Rand Ella Hawkins
Clit Church
Ship
Hilton
Atepe
New Tork World
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