Boulanger Fleeing Paris Sparks French Flight Panic
Paris trembles as General Boulanger reportedly escapes to Brussels after a staged departure ruse. Crowds surround Rue Teheran and Rue Jacob houses while Boulangists face government prosecutions and a party split unfolds over the decision to leave France.
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Fey
Paris
Boulanger
Vangelle
Brussels
Rue Teheran
Naguet
Laisant
Laguerre
General Boulanger
M. Naguet
Russell's Eloquent Argument at Parnell Commission
The article describes Mr. Russell's defense before the Parnell Commission. He argues no abnormal crime in Ireland aside from distressed districts and cites swift, parliamentary reports to condemn the land system. He presents 1879 distress and eviction statistics, lauds Davitt to Parnell, and previews further testimony on the League.
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Ireland
Loxpox
Parnell Commission
Russell
Dean Swift
Gladstone
Afso
League
Davitt
O'Brien
Dillon
Parnell
Germany to the Front on Samoa Storm Losses
In the Reichstag the naval secretary spoke on the Samoa disaster and the Apia hurricane. He said Germany will replace wrecked ships and noted the US will send cruisers to assist. Reports from Auckland describe Tahiti submerged areas and Tongi devastated with about thirty fatalities.
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Beer
Reichstag
Apia
Samoa
Calliope
United States
Auckland
South Pacific Ocean
O Tahiti
Tongi
Emperor recalls minister in renewed confidence
Berlin April 3 The Emperor summons to the Herrenhaus Dr Von Puttkamer the minister dismissed by the late Emperor as a mark of renewed confidence The Zeitung column defames Emperor William I and is reported to have demanded action by the present Emperor.
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The
Boulangist Party
General Boulanger
France
M. Thiebaud
Michelin
M. Susini
M. Laur
Cocarde
M. Michelin
Boulanger
Berlis
Herrenhaus
Dr. von Puttkamer
Zeitung
William I
Wes
Abyssinia King John Defeated and Slain in Battle
Reports from Massowah say King John of Abyssinia was defeated and killed in a recent battle. The country is described as in a state of anarchy as Rome awaits the Italian Cabinet decision on policy toward Abyssinia.
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Abyssinia
Rome
Massowah
John of
Italy
Deacon White Lectures on Wall Street at Plymouth Church
The Hon. Stephen Van Cullen White spoke to a Brooklyn audience on Wall Street amid a spring lecture series. He defended legitimate speculation, criticized doctors of divinity for chasing easy gains, urged buying only what one can pay for, and noted his preference for bull market gains over bear profits.
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Dispatch
New York
Stephen van Cullen White
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Wall Street
Plymouth
Wall Stock Exchange
Iss ‘Ation
Mr. White
White
Stock Exchange
Great is Woman's Love despite Brutal Crime
A New York couple reveals a shocking dynamic as William Bohan, jailed for gouging out his wife's eyes, lies ill with pneumonia in a hospital. The wife visits him, moved by lingering affection, kissing him and sharing a quiet, emotionally charged moment beside his bed.
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N.Y
William Bohan
Far Rockaway
Rohan
Sse
Stone
Blaine Foraker Alger Form New Coal Firm Threatening Pittsburg Operators
Detroit April 3. General Alger joins Foraker and Blaine to form a coal company after acquiring 7 500 acres of a 15 000 acre Tennessee tract with three coal veins. The plan includes a narrow gauge railway to the Tennessee river and shipment via New Orleans, with total costs around 1 000 000 dollars. Alger also pursues other major Tennessee interests.
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Pittzburg
Dispatch
Detroit
Tennessee
General Alger
Messrs. Foraker and
Blaine
Gulf
Tennessee River
New Orleans
Laclede Gas Light Company May Join Gas Trust
Reports indicate Laclede Gas Light Company could enter a gas trust by purchase rather than surrender. The 2.5 million dollar stock issue, spread over 25 000 shares, shows 16 000 shares long controlled by a pool led by John J Mitchell. Bargain plans would push to 40 per share for controlling interest and compel sale of all stock to secure control, valuing the property and charter near 3 million dollars.
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Tifacias Teleg
St. Lois
Laclede Gas Light Company
John J.itchell
Reelecte Gas Light Company
Tutor to a Prince in Chillicothe Ohio Dies at 87
Rev E T Leib longtime tutor of Maximilian archduke and Mexican emperor who was shot in Queretaro in 1885 died at 87 in Chillicothe Ohio He came to America in 1851 at the invitation of Archbishop Feros and led St Peter's Church He was beloved for his character and recalled fond memories of his princely pupil.
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Chillicothe
E. T. Leib
Maximilian
Mexico
Queratero
Lieb
America
Feros
St. Peter's Church
Shawnee Miners’ Union Secretary Suspended for Alleged Affiliation
The Local Assembly of National Trades Assembly No. 135 in Shawnee suspended W. T. Lewis, secretary of the Miners’ Federation, reportedly for alleged affiliation with a rival union. Lewis is in Pittsburgh to attend a miners’ convention scheduled for tomorrow.
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Columaus
Local Assembly of National Trades Assembly No. 135
K. of L
Shawnee
W. T. Lewis
Con Mathey” Union
Lewis
Pittsburg
Printing 7,000,000 Tickets For Constitutional Amendment Vote
Secretary Stone ordered 7 million tickets printed for use at the constitutional amendment test centers. The State Department will distribute the tickets and determine how the fees are to be handled.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Amendene
Sien Centre Oners
New York Appointments Set Amid War Office Harmonies
Washington April 3. Joel B Erkardt named Collector of the Port and Cornelius Van Cott posted as New York Postmaster with General John N Knapp Naval Officer and Theodore Willis Surveyor approved after a conference with Vice President Morton Secretary Tracy and Senator Hiscock. Published figures say selections had been made in New York beforehand.
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Joel B. Erkhardt
Cornelius van Cott
New York
John N. Knapp
Theodore Willis
Morton
Tracy
Senator Hiscock
Mesers
Erkhardt
van Cott
Louis F. Payne
John I. Davenport
Lector Magone
Washington
Sore Windom
J. Magone
P. M. Pearson
Elliott F. Shepard
Berlin
Nominations Rejected or Unacted Upon by Harrison
A list shows 350 nominations sent to the Senate during the special session. Murat Halstead and Isadore S. Lowenthal were rejected. Several others remained unacted upon and thus died, including William H. Whiteman Edwin L. Kurshedt Carl C. Crippen Burt C. Drake Robert Bebout George Nicholson Samuel Moore. Harrison sent 284 messages. Cleveland had 418 messages with 18 failed confirmations but no rejections.
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Washington
Apri
Senate
Harrison
Murat Halstead
Germany
Isadore S. Lowenthal
Modetto
Cal
William H. Whiteman
Territory
New Mexico
Edwin L. Kurshedt
Louisiana
Carl C. Crippen
Eustis
Fla
Burt C. Drake
Gainesville
Robert #. Bebout
Rushville
Ind
George F. Nicholson
Ness City
Kan
Samuel C. Moore
Findlay
Cleveland
Capitol
General Kelton Promoted to Adjutant General
Special telegram reports General Kelton will be promoted to Adjutant General upon General Drum’s retirement May 1. Gratification noted across the army for Kelton’s popularity and the administration’s precedent of promoting officers according to their standing in the army register.
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Kelton
Wasumorox
Drum
Army
Bradley declines Corean mission nomination
Washington April 3 reports that Mr W C Bradley of Kentucky has declined the Corean mission for which he was nominated a few days earlier.
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Washington
W.co. Bradley
Kentucky
Senators Cameron and Quay Visit the President in Washington
AP dispatch reports Pennsylvania figures Cameron Quay and C L Magee in Washington April 3. Magee urged Harry Ford for postmaster and pressed for consular and ministerial postings while Cameron and Quay met the President with no promises.Magee also sought influence on Harrisburg legislation and potential foreign appointments.
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Larkin
Magee
Senator Quay
Harrison
Philadelphia
W. B. Roberts
Titusville
W. D. Riddle
Penn Bank
Pittsburg
Mee Mies
Senator Cameron
Arlington
Harrisburg
White House
Wanamaker
Fisher Named Assistant Commissioner of Patents
In Washington April 3 Mr. Robert J. Fisher was appointed Assistant Commissioner of Patents. Representative Charles ONeil of Pennsylvania pressed the case, securing Illinois Senators and the state delegation to endorse the bid despite Fisher's long absence from Illinois. A member of Congress remarked that ONeil has worn out three pairs of shoes chasing endorsements since inauguration day.
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Robert J. Fisher
Charles O'Neil
Pennsylvania
Fisher
Ilinois
Senators
O'Neil
Author Edward Roberts Named Alaska Gubernatorial Candidate
Edward Roberts, described as an author and magna cum laude writer, is a candidate for Governor of Alaska. Indorsed by Massachusetts literary and scientific circles, he is deemed eminently qualified, having spent time in Alaska and written extensively about the territory. The report notes the “better element” of society backing him.
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Alaska
Edward 8S
Roberts
Washington
Edward 8
Massachusetts
Athens
Hawkins Named Chief of Division in First Auditor Office
Wassiso Town April 3 Secretary Windom appoints John Hawkins of Chana to lead a division in the First Auditor's office to fill a vacancy. Hawkins previously served as a $1,000 clerk but was reduced under the last administration to a $4,400 clerkship.
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Wassiso Toun
Windom
John Hawkins
Chana
First Auditor's Office
Recovery of guns from Samoa wrecks sparks naval intrigue
The Trenton wreck at Samoa left modern rifled guns in shallow harbor. Naval officers question Admiral Kimberley's recovery steps as reports claim German officials received cipher instructions from Prince Bismarck to detail ships, crews, armament, and torpedo equipment bound for Samoa.
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Wasatxetrox
Trenton
Samoa
Pago Pago
Kimberly
Prince Bismarck
Secretary of the Navy
Foreign Office
Pine straw industry to challenge Jute Trust in South
In Atlanta on April 3 Southern capital backs a pine bagging push. Five men plan to build five factories this season to produce 10,000,000 yards of bagging for the fall cotton crop, costing about 5.6 million dollars and replacing jute with pine based bags. The effort aims to cover 7 million bales at 40 cents per bale, improving the local outlook though farmers still face uncertainty.
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Dispatch
Atlanta
Jute Trust
Lynching Threat Mounted Over Prisoner Trial
A militia escort took four black prisoners charged with murder and criminal assault to Yorkville for trial. Earlier letters warned the train would be derailed near Yorkville and the captives lynched, a danger that loomed despite expected legal proceedings and possible acquittal.
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Columata
8. C
Yorkville
Steir
Booth Breaks Down as Edwin Booth Fails to Act
Special telegram reports Edwin Booth, famed tragedian, collapses with a partial stroke of paralysis during a Lyceum Theater performance. Barrett announces Booth cannot perform and may be taken home. public fears vanish soon as Barrett cites grave but not fatal condition.
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Edwin Booth
Rochester
N. Y
Lyceum Theater
Booth
Jago
Barrett
Shakespeare
Mr. Barrett
Sumner
Lawrence Barrett
Powers Hotel
Combination
Buffalo
Captain Armes Faces Court Martial Over Inauguration Day Incident
A Washington report says Captain Armes is under formal charges for conduct unbecoming an officer after an alleged assault on General Beaver and a nose-pulling incident at the Riggs Hotel during inauguration day. The matter now rests with a military court as Adjutant General Dram notes the latest act elevates the seriousness of the case.
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Beaver
Washincton
Lydecker
Armes
Riggs Hotel
Burke
Governor Beaver
Dram
Nhey
Secretary of State Answers Motion to Restrain Mexican Claims Award
The Secretary of State filed an answer to a motion for an injunction to restrain payment of a Mexican claims award. He asserts official immunity from restraints and alleges irregularities in the bill for injunction. The suit involves P Dunne suing John Shannon and others over fees and securing funds tied to the award.
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Wassixator
Secretary of State Today
P. Dunne
John
PS Shannon
Eeienc Ee
Perton
Election Violence Surges After Chicago Balloting
Complete returns show the Republican machine defeated by more than 12000 in Chicago. A burst of post election anger followed with fights at La Salle Club where George H Williams, candidate for Assessor, beat Simons. Williams drew a revolver, wounding Simons, who was carried home. Banfield and Aldrich clashed at Desplaines Street station. Also reported was the disemboweling of John Carr, a Democratic Black voter, by a Black Republican voter.
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Chicago
Disatou
Cariaco
la Salle Club
George H. Williams
Machine
Simons
Williams
Banfield
Desplaines Street
Captain Aldrich
Bonfield
Aldrich
John Carr
Carr
Peace terms fail as Haiti leaders clash over terms
New York April 3. The Clyde steam er George W Clyde arrived with news that Hippolyte rejects a peace basis offered by Legitime. Hippolyte demands both leaders retire, general election, no officials at the convention, and no soldiers in the convention town. Legitime remains president. Cap Haitien port tensions rise as Herclux recognizes Legitime.
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New York
Clyde
George W. Clyde
Cape Haytien
Legitime
Hippolyte
Delta
O Yti
Mercedes
Carondelet
Dominican
Cape Hayti
Scholtz
BARRISON PREDICAMENT IN WHEELING POSTOFFICE FIGHT
A strong delegation of local Republicans representing post office claimants left Wheeling for Washington to press the case for the Wheeling postmastership. State Chairman W J W Cowden and others plan to meet President and stay for about ten days or more until a decision is made.
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Harrison
South
Pittsburg
New York State
Elliott F. Shepard
Berlin
United States
Wheeling
Dispatch
WiereLine
Washington
Rae
Souster
Lafayette Traction Case Tests Philadelphia Area Charter Validity
Dauphin county court heard the Lafayette Traction Company case from Easton challenging its charter as unconstitutional under a 1574 act. Ex-Deputy Attorney General counsel sought delays hoping for statewide validating legislation. A decision will impact at least 70 street railway companies in the state.
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Tice Dispatch
Hagerssure
Dauphin County
Hag
Lafayette Traction Company
Easton
Actiaw
Governor Wilson Accosts Editor in West Virginia Store
Governor Wilson confronted Editor Reber of the State Tribune in a Charleston grocery store, shook his fist and threatened personal violence. The storekeeper forced him to leave, ordering him not to return, amid ongoing criticism of the Governor’s actions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Reber
The
State Tribune
Wilson
Ey Keeper
Nee
Big Blow Hits Baltimore Storm Tops Roofs
A fierce spring gale roared through Baltimore on April 3. Winds up to a half hour unroofed 40 houses in southwest Baltimore causing about 12000 dollars in damage. Several unfinished walls collapsed and the schooner Nile capsized but its crew escaped injury.
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Baltimore
British America
Death to Deputys in Arizona Train Robbery Shootout
In a fight near Flagstaff a sheriff posse clashed with train robbers who held up the Atlantic and Pacific Express two weeks ago. Deputies Edward Sinclair and J B Wilcox were killed. Reinforcements were sent from Flagstaff. Suspect McNeill, a noted desperado, is believed to lead the robbers and more than $2000 reward is offered.
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Prescott
Flagstaff
Atlantic
Paacific Express
Edward Sinclair
J. 8
Wilcox
McNeill
Maine Cruiser Machinery Contract Awarded to Palmer & Co
The contract for the Maine armored cruiser machinery was awarded to N. F. Palmer & Co. of New York for $738,000. The announcement came from Washiseton on April 1.
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Washiseton
Maine
N. F. Palmer & Co
New York
Convict Labor Spark in Pennsylvania Debate
Henry Warner’s open letter on prison labor draws a sharp reply from T W Powderly and J M Kelly. The dispute centers on convict work, forcing competition with outside labor, and whether prisons should teach full trades or broader skills to rehabilitate offenders.
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Henry Warner
Allegheny County
T. W. Powderly
Pennsylvania
T. V. Powderly
Powderly
J. M. Kelly
Kelly
Warner
Knight of Labor
Knights of Labor
Ala
House of Representatives
Ae Prilane
Seana
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Cy
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