Stanley reports perilous Congo trek meeting Emin Pasha
Henry M. Stanley narrates a brutal march from Yambunga to Albert Nyanza with 389 officers and men facing hostile natives, disease, desertion, and famine. He describes deaths from dysentery and poisoned arrows, mass desertions, and a later reunion with Emin Pasha, plus plans for retreat and fort defense at Fort Bodo.
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Lake Marza
Henry M. Stanley
Lake Nranea
Stanley
Emin Pasha
Airsibba
Stairs
Manyemas
Congo
Ugarrava
Lenga
Ibwirl
Kilinga Longa
Albert Lake
Semen
Stalin
Macaee Lonane
Oreee
Geome
Kasson May Return to Berlin If Halstead Declines Mission
Washington dispatch reports ex minister Kasson may reclaim his Berlin post if Halstead refuses to accept a German mission as a recess appointment. The Senate adjourned sine die after clearing most appointments and confirming delegates to the Congress of American Nations amid returns from the Samoan Commission.
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Halstead
Kasson
Berlin
Senate
Congress of American Nations
Carnegie
Washington
Frien Murat Halstead
Jonett
Sherman
Jackson
Martin van Buren
Great Britain
van Buren
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John ©. Calhoun
Carnegie Confirmed Amid Senate Objections and Delays
In an executive session April 2, six to eight senators protested Carnegie’s confirmation. Debates labeled some Democratic members mugwumps and unfit for party loyalty. Secrecy on votes for Whitelaw Reid and Murat Halstead was not removed, extradition treaty with Russia postponed, and Kensheadt and Whiteman failed to win confirmations.
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Hisgtor
Senate
Congress of American Nations
Beck
Wis
Tors
Whitelaw Reid
France
Murat Halstead
Germany
Russia
Congress
Edwin T. Kensheadt
United States
Louisiana
W. H. Whiteman
United States Court
New Mexico
Three NY Post Office Hopefuls Meet President
Three New York office seekers Van Cott Earhart and Siyon met with the President after a conference with Morton and a White House visit. The President gave no indication of timing for New York appointments to the Post Office Custom House and District Attorney’s office.
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New York
Washington
Messrs
Vancott
Earhart
Siyon
New York Postoffice
Custom House
District Attorney's Office
Morton
White House
Harrison
Distressed U S Warship Brooklyn Rescued At Sea
Captain Bennett of the British steamer Falshaw met the United States man of war Brooklyn 137 days out of Honolulu bound for New York. The Brooklyn was damaged with a broken shaft and scarce provisions. Bennett supplied stores and sent letters home while the ships parted with cheers.
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Brooklyn
Mondulao
Salil
Aldram
Pensacona
Fua
Bennett
Falshaw
Cape Verde
United States
Honolulu
New York
War Songs Holy General Sherman Talks at Clerical Veterans Camp
The New York Conference veteran organization held its second annual campfire with clerical and lay Civil War veterans. Commander W. H. Mickie presided as General Clinton Fisk recalled war memories and sang songs including Tramp, the Boys are Marching. The event ended with prolonged applause and the chant Marching Through Georgia.
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New York
W. H. Mickie
Clinton B.fiske
Landslide in Chicago and St Louis Defeats for Machine Bosses
Chicago voters swept Mayoral candidate against the Yerkes machine by about 12,000 as Democrats won the city. in St Louis DeWitt Creiger defeated John A Roche by a large margin amid a volatile election with arrests, shootings, and street clashes. The piece notes disorder, police fatigue, casualties, and machine influence.
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Chicago
Yerkes
St. Louis
Curcaco
John A. Roche
DeWitt
Frank Lawler
Frank Collier
Collier
Desplaines Street
Aldrich
Daily News
Cregier
Peter
Ike
Othe
C Blicans
Edmunds silent on endorsements before presidential consult
In Washington April 2 Mr Edmunds returned to vote for the final adjournment after a March absence to Georgia for rest. He refused to endorse any candidate or write letters for appointments, stating he would share views if the President asked but otherwise had nothing to say.
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Emin Pasha
Africa
TUE
WashingTon
Wharton Appointment Shocks Massachusetts Congressmen
Special telegram from Washington reports that Assistant Secretary of State appointee Mr. Wharton angered Massachusetts lawmakers. They say they were not consulted, noting his prior role as private secretary to Justice Gray and his ties to Cabot Lodge. The delegation objects to the selection without their input.
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Wharton
Massachusetts
WasHinchTon
Congress
Harrison
Justice Gray
Supreme Court
Prominent Kansan General McConnell Ends Life at Hotel
General H. K. McConnell Osage county attorney, famed in the region, killed himself at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The act followed a past scandal in which he was accused of a moral impropriety involving James McNames's wife, after which McNames shot him twice in the back at night.
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Olegrace
Torexa
H. K. McConnell
Osage County
Fifth Avenue
McConnell
James McNames
McNames
Farwell Departs Washington Unimpressed With Access
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Washington April 2 Senator Farwell returns home disgusted saying there is no reason to stay, that it is simply swat to Lee and effort for him to gain appointments, and that a letter to the President is more effective than a personal interview. Only Minister Enander appears among Farwell's recommendations.
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Washington
Dispatch
Farwell
Opposition to Bee Line Consolidation Persists in Cleveland
Judge Stevenson Burke, a director, says he will oppose the plan to merge the Bee Line with the Big Four and the Cairo Vincennes and Chicago. He warns he may seek court action if the consolidation proceeds at the May 15 meeting. Burke controls much Bee Line stock and opposition is rooted in claims stockholders receive less than value and that Vincennes is worthless under Big Four control.
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Vanderbilt
Bee Line
Vincennes
Tem
Our
Liquor Victory Shakes St Louis Ballot Battle
St Louis April 2 After a bitter campaign the city faced a split election with bolters crossing party lines. Mayor George W Allen, favored to win, faced Judge E A Noonan once allied with liquor interests. Noonan carried the city despite Republican bolt actions, triggering a dramatic political realignment amid factional divides.
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Ispecuat
St. Louis
George W. Allen
Allen
D. BR. Francis
E. A Noonan
C. ©. Rainwater
Court of Criminal Correction
Republic
Noonan
Bolt
Republican
Filley
Globe-Democratic
Blican
Wealth Elevator Howey
Vice President Morton Wins Praise Among Politicians in Washington
A Chicago Dispatch report notes Vice President Morton has won wide regard in Washington as he plans a trip to New York. He is described as affable, obliging, and courteous, with a tactful manner that pleases lawmakers and aides alike. The scene captures a Senate adjournment and ongoing political chatter.
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Washinetox
Morton
New York
Bee Line and Big Four to Vote on Consolidation
Indianapolis April 2 President Layng of the Bee Line calls a May 15 stockholders meeting in Indianapolis to vote on consolidating the Bee Line with the Big Four. Big Four stockholders will meet the same day to vote on the merger, with both companies’ stocks held by the same individuals.
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Kilonlanga Longa
Mazamboni
Bee Line
Big Four
Indianapolis
Layng
Milk Producers' Union Forms Pittsburg Area Trust
The Milk Producers' Association of Western Pennsylvania, including 411 farmers, forms a trust to ship all milk to Chartiers Creamery Company for sale to dealers. The plan shifts pricing power to a single agent, cutting out middlemen and aiming to raise farmer returns while keeping consumer milk prices in check.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Chartiers Creamery Company
Milx Producers’ Association
Frank ©. Reed
Keystone Hotel
Fourth Avenue
Irwin
Evans City
Butler County
Creamery Company
Reed
Chartiers Mares Company
Fr. Reed
Washington County
Ohio
Magee Bill Draws Fire In Steel City Rail Debate
April 2 reports show James Magee facing strong opposition as Allegheny county lawmakers split on a street railway lease bill. Fletcher’s electric light group backs opposing views with Lane and McManes aligned against Magee. The calendar move and committee actions loom as key factors in the contest.
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J Hanetsnare
C. L. Mages
Allegheny County
Magee
James McManes
David H. Lane
Fletcher
Electric Light Incorporation
Meen
Mages
Actress Marie Prescott Endures Tragic News During Ingomar Run
At Philadelphia Arch Street Theater Marie Prescott learned of her 16 year old son's death by telegram while preparing for the next act. She pressed on, collapsing on stage as her character Parthenia, then revived with restoratives and continued to finish the performance amid audience admiration.
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Philadelphia
Arch Street
Marie Prescott
Ingomar
Miss Prescott
Parthenia
Rome
Dr McCosh Progresses. Princeton Head Improving
Special telegram reports Dr J H Wikoff says the Princeton rector Dr James McCosh is resting comfortably after bronchitis. He left Delaware for home two weeks ago and, despite rumors, has not suffered a relapse. Recovery is anticipated with optimistic prognosis.
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Princeroy
N.J
J. H. Wikoff
James McCosh
Wikoff
Delaware
Princeton
Mary Anderson Moves Toward Europe Amid Illness
Special telegram reports actress Mary Anderson, confined to her Victoria Hotel room, allowed only immediate family and Mrs Griffin to visit as her health remains perilous. Family plans a voyage on the Germanic at 8 this morning, avoiding the City of Chester sailing earlier.
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Will Sall
Europe
Distaton
New York
Mary Anderson
Victoria Hotel
Griffin
Chester
President hosts White House reception for Japanese royalty
The President and Mrs. Harrison hosted a White House reception from 9 to 11 p.m. honoring Prince and Princess Takehaito of Japan. Mrs. Harrison and Cabinet ladies assisted. palms and spring flowers adorned parlors. Secr Blaine presented diplomats and Col Wilson welcomed others. The Marine Band performed including Japanese national airs.
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Wasuiscox
White House
Prince
Princess Takehaito
Japan
Harrison
McKee
Secre Blaine
Diplomatic Corps
Colonel Wilson
Marine Band
Tennessee Adopts Australian Ballot Reform Voting
Nashville April 2 The Legislature passed the Doritch election bill adopting the Australian system of voting and approved a registration act. It also reorganizes Fourth Congressional districts to elect Henry Clay Evans, Republican.
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Nashville
Fourth Congressional
Henry Clay Evans
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Heeler
Edward Waller
Paddy Halpin
Waller
Chitc’s Hall
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Lutdgens
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Charles Freachman
Phelan
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John Patton
Patton
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