Angers Anarchist Bomb Attack Shakes Police HQ
In Angers France an anarchist attack damaged the police department with a dynamite bomb. Six suspects are jailed in Spain for exploding petards. London protesters plan Hyde Park action in solidarity with four Walsall anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Angers
Department
Maine-et-Loire
France
Senate
Madrid
Pueblo Nuevo
London
England
Hyde Park
Walsall
Stafford Assizes
Deeming’s Australian fiancé recalls courtship before murder
Kate Rounseville, fiancé to Deeming, testified in Sydney describing how, aboard a Melbourne to Sydney steamer, he posed as Baron Swanston and gave her a diamond ring that later belonged to Deeming’s murdered wife. She had planned to marry him in Western Australia, but halted after his arrest for homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methovera
Kate Rounseville
Deeming
Western Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Baron Swanston
Southern Cross
Frazer
Perth
McCormick Outlines Trade Relations at Chinese Society Meeting
Loywoos April A large Society of Arts gathering heard Mr. McCormick Chicago Fair Commissioner present a detailed view of US Britain trade ties. He argued the United States is England's best customer and defended the McKinley tariff as self interest. Galton announced Britain would boost the Chicago Fair grant, possibly to 300000 dollars, and space charges would be abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
Galton
McCormick
Quarrel with Spain over Rand consular appointment escalates
Paris reports Spain threatens to object to H Rand becoming consul for the United States in a Caroline island as Spain refuses to grant exequatur. The same dispatch notes the conflict ties to Missionary Rand and recent tensions with Carolines natives. In Benfast a man named Allen Spiller killed his wife and two children with a hammer.
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Paris
Journal del Dedata
Spain
United States
H. Rand
Caroline Islands
Rand
Carolines
Wasekioek
Benfast
Allen Spiller
Spiller
Prussian Diet Unanimously Approves Guelph Fund Bill
The Upper House of the Prussian Diet approved the Guelph fund bill by unanimous vote. Count von Munster thanked the Emperor for initiating the measure on behalf of the Diet of Hanover.
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Bervr
Count von Munster
Diet of
Hanover
Tribal War Looms in Samoa Amid Government Weakness
Reports from Samoa dated April 6 indicate growing unrest and an imminent tribal war. Authorities in Auckland note the government is powerless to uphold authority. In plain of unrelated dispatches, Charles Emory Smith rests as U S Minister in St Petersburg.
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Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
Audience Thanking America for Famine Relief Recalled
A formal audience was granted today at Gatechina for Mr Smith to convey gratitude to the American people. Respects were expressed for the relief sent from the United States to famine sufferers and the speaker spoke warmly of the gesture.
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Gatechina
Unite States
America
Mr. Smith
Compartment Cars Must Go and English Railway Outrage
A report from Loxpow details a passenger abuse case on a train to Ruabon Wales. A 13 year old girl Williams describes a man as an old offender assaulting her in a compartment and jumping from the footboard when she cried for help. The alarm cord was broken, officials say it may have been sabotaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpow
Ruabon
Wales
Weav Oe
Williams
European alliance ends after Chinese rebellion report
Pexis April and Li Hung Chang report to the throne on the Northeast China unrest. They attribute the trouble to years of cruelty by the Mongol Prince and Cham Yang tribesmen, noting attacks on Chinese settlers and damaged Christian missions. France seeks protection for Christians. Belgium claims 100,000 taels from Jeho mission. The diplomatic concert concludes with the Russian Minister following the German Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pexis
Li Hung Chang
China
Jeho
France
Blaine Called One Of America's Ablest Men
Lord Salisbury praises James G Blaine at a Liverpool meeting. Sir George Baden Powell says Blaine acted straight in the Bering Sea saga and agreed to submit the dispute to arbitration. He argues arbitration could set a precedent for fishery disputes with other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
George Baden Powell
America
Lord Salisbury
Blaine
Bering Sea
England
George
Caprivi Granted Vacation Amid Retirement Rumors
April 6 report says Emperor William asked Chancellor von Caprivi to take a holiday and offered any imperial castle. Caprivi chose Carlsbad, with political circles linking the break to his final retirement. The postponement of Count Eulenburg salary debate is tied to his likely appointment as Chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
von Caprivi
Carlsd
Count Eulen- Gert
French and British France discuss Newfoundland fisheries
French troops amid dangers, the African King of Dahomey noted. Britain and France agree to extend the media vivendi on Newfoundland fisheries. The Persian Government to pay Tobacco Corp 2 500 000 indemnity for abolishing the monopoly. Mozambique orders arrest of explorer Continho for disobeying orders. Dublin league meeting cites evicted tenants losing hope under McCarthyites as prospects look bleak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahomey
Newfoundland
Tobacco Corporation
Mozambique
Continho
Timothy Hanermoetox
Dublin
Chicago Aldermen Results Reflect Doodle Ring Involvement
The Chicago aldermanic results show 20 Republicans 11 Democrats 8 Independents. The next Council will have 33 Republicans 3 Democrats 3 Independents with four new aldermen, nine current members, and five hold overs indicted. Doodle ring witness Roth was defeated by over 10,000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. O'Brien
Philip Jackson
Stephen Gosselin
John F. Dorman
Harold Michaelson
Dantel R. O'Brien
Salo W. Roth
Opening Day Nears at Sisseton Reservation Land Opening
Word comes from Watertown that Frank P. Phillips will replace the late C. G. Williams as Registrar of the Land Office. The land office is flooded with land seekers anxious for the April 15 opening and a US troop guard is to arrive soon to maintain order and deter trespassers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown, & C
Frank P. Phillips
C. G. Williams
The
Land Office
Sisseton Reservation
Harlan
Harere
Sisseton
United States
Banking theft exposed as Beers pension issue noted
A bank robbery scheme at Dix & Phyfe unmasked reveals $68,000 loss with 19 year old Oscar Creamer connected to stolen Chicago Burlington and Quincy bonds. Conspirators William Carpenter James White and others forged checks to covertly withdraw funds from Park National Bank. Detectives trace to 447 Quincy Street Brooklyn where bonds and cash were buried. White and Creamer believed aboard the tramp steamer Oakland en route to Copenhagen. interception planned at coaling port.
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New York
Dix & Phyfe
Oscar Creamer
Brooklyn
Burlington and Quincy
Creamer
William EB. Carpenter
James T. White
Park National Bank
Aprill White
About
Carpenter
Inter Byrnes
Quincy Street
B&q
Oakland
Atlantic Docks
Copenhagen
Philadelphia Iron Failure Threatens Creditors’ Payout
The collapse of William R. Hart & Co. shocks the iron and steel trade with fears creditors will recover only about 10 percent. Assignee William Pilling withholds asset figures. A creditors meeting is planned in three to four days where a fuller statement will be issued.
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Pattapetrmia
William R. Hart & Co
Aort
William
Lehigh Valley Shops to Close Three Days a Week
Reading headquarters ordered the Lehigh Valley railway shops in South Easton closed three days weekly. The 550 workers, and the community, react with condemnation as earlier layoffs in the bridge building area deepen concern. Lock-tenders along the canal halt traffic to Mauch Chunk, signaling broader curtailment on the Reading leased line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Lehigh Valley
South Easton
Reading
Hehigh Canal
Mauch Chunk
Trust Prospect Hints at Rubber Combine Formation
A meeting of United States Rubber Company rectors formed a committee to negotiate with Boston and New Haven firms to join a trust. Brazil reports a representative may travel to New York to finalize sale of Amazon river steamers to the Rubber Company. Pension news concerns William H. Beers of New York Life. he has not yet drawn the pension until legal binding is established.
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United States Rubber Company
American Rubber Company of
Boston
L. Candee Company
New Haven
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Company
Naguatocket
Brazil
New York
Amazon River
New Yeurs
William H. Beers
New York Life Insurance Company
John A. McCall
Nail card adoption by U S wire nail makers in Cleveland
Wire nail manufacturers of the United States met in Cleveland and unanimously adopted a new nail card to take effect on April 1. The card harmonizes several price inequalities that had existed previously.
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Cleveland
United States
Ice clears Mackinaw Straits and new hotel planned
Ice is off the Mackinaw Straits while St Louis plans a 1 200 000 hotel. Insurance firms prepare for the World’s Fair exhibit. Smtox Surveer of Newville failed yesterday with judgments totaling 611 150. Since March 10 Southern Express Coin discharged about 90 messengers for the Brotherhood. Exxortions for 14 000 issued against S F Gale of Willow Street Lancaster county. Liabilities exceed assets. Poughkeepsie bridge reorganization committee invites holders to deposit securities with Fidelity Trust before April 90. Union Pacific transfer books closed for annual election in Boston. Stock in urgent demand. premium of 1 32 bid. P J McGuine says May 2 a one hour day demand will be made by carpenters in multiple cities. Charters issued including Hydraulic Machine Company of Pittsburgh with 100 000 capital.
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Smtox Surveer
Newville
Carlsie
Southern Express
Brotherhood
S. F. Gale
Willow Street
Lancaster County
Poughkeepsie Bridge System
Fidelity Trust Company
Union Pacific Company
Boston
P. J. McGuine
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Carpenters
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Denver
Salt Lake City
Decatur
Lil
Toronto
Hydraulic Machine Company
Pittsburg
Capital Stock
Henry Aiken
Corn Shams
Aera Fen i. N.burg
Gonnellsville Coke
Rail interests and executives in a shifting 1900s railroad landscape
The article notes Jar ovtp as president of several rail ventures and lists corporate moves, lawsuits, and leadership changes. Ansxoun & Co. seeks $1,100,000 from rail companies for overcharges. The Cromwell line sale to Southern Pacific and Union Pacific leadership talk appear amid a wider shakeup involving Drexel-Morgan and Central Traffic Association. Huntington era directors and potential treasurer changes are reported as annual meetings proceed.
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Jar
She Tpencoptions
Great Northern Railee Oe
Michigan
Way Company
Ansxoun & Co
Daun
Cromwell
New York
New Orleans
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Boston
London
Union Pacifico
Drexel-Morgan
P. L. Ames
Central Trafic Association
Chicago
W. H. McDoss
Monon
Brice-Thomas
South
East Tenn
Geo
Thomas
Toa Bovarsian Pacific
Huntington
P. Huntington
Leland Stanford
Chas
F. Crocker
Thomas E. Stillmas
Thomas H. Hubbard
A. K. Snee S. Stubbs
EH. Miller, Jr
T. Gage
Geo Crocker
L. V. Brown
H. E. Huntington
Timothy Hopkins
Fires Cause Widespread Loss Across Multiple States
A sequence of fires reported in Havana Pasnel Valle Westmoreland county Missoula Montana St Paul and Beaver Falls caused substantial damage. Losses include about 30000 at a tobacco cutting factory 350000 at the Northern Pacific Hospital in Missoula 15000 on machinery and stock in St Paul and 11000 across Beaver Falls properties with 4500 insured. A late night blaze on Penn avenue near Rebecca street damaged a stable house and a colored family escaped unharmed with 700 in loss and full insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pasnel Valle
Loyalhanna Township
Westmoreland County
Andrew Silva
Beaver Falls
Chris Lefler
Daniel Corning
Enoch Hunter
Charles Southwick
H. A. Mitchell
Penn Avenue
Rebecca Street
Thomas
Old Line Mormons Hold Annual Session in Independence
Independence Mo April 6 Eight hundred delegates attended the annual conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Joseph Smith Jr presiding. The quorum of the twelve discussed baptism and death doctrine and proposed a future revelation. A letter from D H Mays resigning from Mormon involvement was read and referred to the Seventy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Wales
South Sea Islands
D. H. Mays
Quorum of the
Serenities
Quorum of the Seventy
Leonard the Leader and Louisiana Governor Contest
The article discusses Leonard as a likely Republican governor candidate in Louisiana. It notes committee actions by Fosterites and Colonel Young and mentions votes to elect Foster, with expectations the McEnery group would withdraw. After talks Judge Kage Als urged continued contest, leaving two Democrats and two Republicans in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Committee of Seven
Leonard
Repubican
Sunday Closing Question Occupies Expo Commission
The National World's Fair Commission debated Sunday closing on April 6 and scheduled further discussion for the next session day after Mrs A Bacon petitioned to present arguments in favor of keeping the Expo gates open on Sundays. The report also notes a remedy for fevered heads involving milk and mineral water and a brief classified ad teaser.
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National World's Fair Commission
Mra A. Bacon
Alger Boon Targets Delegates in Four States for Nomination
A Detroit Dispatch summary reports General Alger building support through Pratt in New York Quay in Pennsylvania Foraker in Ohio and Hatton in Michigan and California backing him. His strategists seek a majority from New York Pennsylvania Ohio and Jews to blunt Harrison at Minneapolis on the first ballot.
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Dercorr
Alger
Straits
Detroit Zidane
Pratt
New York
Matt Quay
Pennsylvania
Foraker
Ohio
Frank Hatton
Poe
Harrison
Minneapolis
Sherman
California
Michigan
Flood Wins Big in Erie County GOP Primary
Official Republican primary results show M. S. Quay leading for U S Senator with 4 40 to 1 016 for Dalzell and a 3 54 margin. Flood tops Congress with 4 535 while Downing has 8 5. Andrews earns Assembly nomination 3937. Delegates elected to State Convention include H C Bloom Frank Manton and others. Organization names Whitley as Chairman. Quay support pledged and Hassan praised.
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Mzapvi Liz
United States
M. &. Quay
John Dalzell
Quay
Congress
T. L. Flood
Wellington Downing
W. H. Andrews
Assembly
J. Bolard
J. B.ee
John J. Carter
Crawford
Charles M
Erie
J. Dougal Crawford
C. George Olmstead
H. C., Bioas
Frank Manton
F. P. Pay
Thomas Pfoday
John J. Henderson
Down
CG. M. Wheeler
le Boeufl
J. Roas Raymond
Northeast
J. Frank Love
Mill Creek
Joseph Blenner
G. W. Easgell
A. Davenport
J. F. Walther
Wv. F. Austin
Corry
Phelps Gillett
Waterford
Greene County Democrats Elect Delegates to State Convention
Greene County Democratic Convention in the Court House last night chose four delegates to the State Convention. The slate from Tim Pauley was knocked aside amid strong opposition from Joseph Patton and allies. Delegates elected were Ex-President David, John Blair, J. P. Allium, and Dr. T. H. Sharpnack plus James L. Iams. one delegate backed Cuter, others uncommitted but likely Harrity. The convention unanimously endorsed Cleveland for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayneasona
Greene County
Court House
Tim Pauley
Phelan
Pattizon
Joseph Patton
David
John Blair
J. P. Allium
T. H. Sharpnack
James L.iams
Cuter
Cleveland
ALL SHOUT FOR GROVER On Eve of Democratic Convention Greensburg
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on April 6 the Democratic County Committee meeting promises to be the county's largest and most enthusiastic. Colonel Thomas Lynch is slated as delegate to the National Convention in Chicago while John Kuhns, a prominent farmer, is named delegate at large. The convention will likely instruct for Kuhns and Grover Cleveland is the sole presidential name heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Gneznasuna
Democratic County Committee
Thomas Lynch
Chios
John Kuhns
Granger
Grover Cleveland
Tax Berks
Jeremiah Hajeuman
Cleveland
Coteren A. L. Corazna
Akron
Steubenville
Republican Convention Pushes McKinley Tariff Platform
Oregon Republicans enthusiastically back the McKinley tariff with reciprocity, coinage act support, and Senate elections by popular vote. Missouri returns show continued GOP strength, Milwaukee elects a Republican mayor by 3,000, while Wisconsin towns report similar gains. Democratic events include delegates to Chicago favoring Cleveland and Pattison administration backing, with local sales notices in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porttaxp
Rufus Maloney
Jos Honnz & Co Penn Avenue Stores New Arrivals
Easter dress offerings advertised with latest novelties in jackets capes and suits from Jos Honnz & Co on Penn Avenue. Rosenbaum & Co. promoted cheapest options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siaaiey
Jos, Honnz & Co
Penn Avenue
Rosenbaum & Co
Fine Cheviot and Walkng Jackets at Bargain Prices
Multiple jackets described in tan and gray cheviot and kersey or covert cloth. Features include flap pockets, strap seams, pearl buttons and silk lining. Prices range from five dollars to eight fifty, with a suggested value of twelve dollars for the elegant walking jackets.
Newmarket coats offered at 8.75 as season bargain
The advertisement touts fine cloth Newmarkets with long military capes in plain and fancy cloth or navy blue. It proclaims the price at 8.75, claiming other houses charge 12 or more and that no one else offers them under 10 this season.
Rich Silk Capes Offered At 7.50 In Special Line
A dealer promotes a line of long black capes with elaborate embroidery on silk. The shoulders and yoke are described as handsome, and the item is highlighted as the richest garment at seven fifty, a standout price for comparable offerings.
Bargain Costume Capes With Ostrich Feather Edging
Advertises long 42 inch black cloth capes trimmed with embroidery and nail heads. Features ostrich feather edging and claims a bargain price of 10 dollars.
Suits at 6.50 and up to 90 dollars offer broad choice
An advertisement touts all wool blazer suits at 6.50 in blue black and tan with pearl buttons and silk finish, plus plain cloth Newmarkets with military capes. It promises vast variety in sizes colors and styles with prices up to 90 dollars and claims perfect fitting.
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Sir George Baden Powell
Caprivi
Chicago Aldermen
the Business World
W. H. Beers
N. Y. Life
Philadelphia
the New Trust Proselyting
Rubber Combine
Beers
Crsomsati
Mackinaw
St. Louis
Buardol
Missoula
Mont
Northern Pacific Hospital
St. Paul
White Lead and Old Company
Platt
Hatton
Delamater’s Old Neck of the Woods
Democrats
Grover
Bolid
Oregon
Missouri
Milwavees
Wisconsin
Lancaster
Pattison
W. E. Given
Columbia
John A. Coyle
John E. Matoné
Crat Tals
Sale
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Fifth Avenue
Gloak Department
Newmarkets
Capes
Fifth Ave
Lord Lytton
Henry Phipps, Jr
Edward Bulwer- Lytton
Lytton
Pelham
Anvarm
All Druggista 40
Joan
Ronzirs
Uth
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U. S. Agricultural Dept
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