Bismarck Seeks Reichstag Victory Amid Coalition Fears
In Geestemunde an election pits Prince Bismarck against Socialist and Progressist rivals with a potentialGuelph Catholic coalition. Support from peasants bolsters Bismarck while opponents fret over a major parliamentary bloc and possible civil unrest on election day.
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Reichstag
Herbert Bismarck
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Preus Siese Jolebucher
Htomburger Nachrichten
Meckrichten
Gegenwart
George Winter
Marburg
No Improvement Seen in London Financial Affairs
Financial affairs in London show little improvement after Easter. The only clear sign is satisfaction with Argentina suspending cash payments. J. Pierpont Morgan of New York participates in adjusting the Barings disaster aftermath and will depart for Paris soon. Rumors emerge of Colonel Hambro's impending death in Monte Carlo, a noted MP and Hambro partner linked to affected markets.
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Pierpost Morgan
New York
America
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Monte Cario
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Arventide
Tsnding
Wrathy artists face curbs at Paris exhibition
Paris artistic circles erupt as President Bonnat raises standards at the Palais de lIndustrie Salon. Dozens of works by leading artists are rejected and the total paintings shown drop by 850 from last year, sparking talk of a third salon if revisions are not made.
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Paris
Bonnat
Palais de T'Industrie Salon
Picttee
Lonnat
Liberals to Fight for Vacant London Seats
London Liberals will not contest the three vacant seats in Whitehaven and Woodstock division Oxfordshire. They expect to win Whitehaven and may challenge the Tories in Woodstock, though they lack a candidate traveling abroad.
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Lonnox
City of London
Whitehaven
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
Wedding in Paris Headlines Brilliant Paris Result
The Dispatch reports a brilliant wedding in Paris on a Wednesday as a notable social event. Details note guests and fashion, with lavish celebrations and prominent attendees observed by Society pages.
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Paris
Dispatch
Lexpos
Marriage of Miss Ellen Munroe and Henry Ridgeway in Paris
Miss Ellen Munroe daughter of Paris banker John Munroe marries Henry Ridgeway of Philadelphia in a ceremony at the American church in Avenue de l Alma. Whitelaw Reid witnesses the wedding with Marian Munroe as maid of honor. The couple’s romance began years ago at the Comedie Franchise Theatre. Ridgeway, a noted Paris racing figure, owns a prominent stable. his mother resides in an elegant Champs Elysees home.
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John Munroe
Paris
Henry Ridgeway
Philadelphia
Whitelaw Reid
Miss Munroe
Marian Munroe
M. Bringnant
Comedie
Ridgeway
France
Champs Elysees
The Hog Must Wait For Schleswig Meat Policy
Berlin reports on pork import restrictions and American cattle entering Germany. Officials delay liberalization until March measures are in place. Hamburg shows rising imports with 144 dead in January, 451 in February, 811 in March. first Bremen arrivals total 450 head. Markets hail cheaper meat as American cattle trade grows.
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Berlin
Pew
Schleswig
Hamburg
Bremen
Russian Press Provokes Discontent Across Nation
A report from Loxpow on April 11 notes government actions against the Russian press spark widespread dissatisfaction among educated circles. It suggests veiled measures aim to suppress the Hebrew paper Voskhod Sunrise and trigger a broader awakening of dissent, with Novell warning irritated publics may join the opposition.
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Ministry of the Interior
Voskhod
Sunrise
Novell
News
Party of
Long career of glory and a hundredth birthday salute
Lorpos April 11 Admiral Sir Provo William Wallis known as the Father of the British Navy reaches his hundredth birthday. He sailed as a lieutenant on the Shannon during the 1815 capture of the Chesapeake and earned head of the active list by Victoria’s request for gallant services and an honorable life spanning Trafalgar to the era of Britain’s naval greatness.
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Lorpos
Provo William Parry Wallis
Lawrence
Wallis
Victoria
Trafalcar
England
Russian Capital Directs Cotton Expansion in Central Asia
Cotton planting expands in Trans-Caspia and Turkestan as Moscow forms two major companies to buy land for cultivation. Experts in Merv report large water supplies could make the region highly productive. Plans consider diverting streams to increase Moorghaub water, promising a potential rise of output that could challenge the Sunny South.
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Trans-Caspia
Turkestan
Moscow
Merv
Moorghaub
Hazareh
Khiva
Mery
Gladstone Replies to Anti Religion Note Prompts Reflection
Gladstone responds to an anti-theological pamphlet sent during a Brighton visit. He honors sincere pursuit of truth and cites Bishop Butler as guiding foundations for his beliefs. The letter frames a tolerant stance toward religious debate amid a broader Holy Land pilgrimage report.
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Gladstone
Brighton
Bishop Butler
Pilgrimage Expedition to the Holy Land Leaves Marseilles
About 500 penitents join a voyage toward the Holy Land led by two bishops and numerous priests. The group set sail from Marseilles yesterday.
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Holy Land
Marseilles
Davitt Opposes Omission from Royal Commission
Michael Davitt writes Justin McCarthy and Thomas Sexton to denounce any further action on excluding his name from the royal commission investigating labor troubles. He approves the appointment of Mr. Austin and urges adding Mr. Simmons to the commission list while urging inclusion of Dublin Trades Council.
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Michael Davitt
Justin McCarthy
Thomas Sexton
Royal
Davitt
Austin
Irish Democratic Labor Federation
Biessra
McCarthy
Sexton
Simmons
Willing to Arbitrate Harrington Speaks for Parnell
Lorpon April 11 In an interview Timothy Harrington said he was satisfied with the resolutions of the Irish National League of America at its Cincinnati council. He and Mr Parnell would welcome suggestions from the American Executive Committee and seek aid to settle trouble in the Irish party and reunite factions.
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Timothy Harrington
Irish National League of America
Cincinnati
Parnell
League
Harrington
America
Trish
Cab Drivers Meet Over Rising Fares in London
East and South London cab drivers held an early morning meeting to protest cab fare increases. A driver testified that long hours did not cover family needs. A Sunday night gathering was planned to set new prices for Monday and a general strike is feared next week.
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East End
South London
Isis
Olinoia
Palmer
Senate
Mylllinois
Democratic Party
Movements on Galician Frontier Grow to Twelve Battalions
Report from Berrie on April 11 notes exact Russian troop increases along the Galician frontier totaling twelve battalions. The Post mocks official peace statements, while Vienna's Politische Correspondenz says Russia will seize all Southern railways to create a Black Sea to Baltic line, a move of major strategic importance.
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Berrie
Politische Correspondenz
Vienna
St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Baltic
Postponed Cases Against Boy Messenger Firms Delayed
In the Queen's Bench the Postmaster General cases against the Boy Messenger and the District Messenger Service and News companies were stood over until Tuesday. The Attorney General requested the delay, and His Lordship agreed. Messengers will not deliver letters in the interim, though the public finds the post office express service unsatisfactory and inconvenient.
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Loxipox
Court of Queen's Bench
Post Office
Salisbury's Patronage Expands to High Court Roles
Lowroon April 11 reports Lord Salisbury the Lord Chancellor has recently filled two high court judgeships a County Court judgeship a mastership in lunacy and a registrarship. He may soon appoint another High Court of Chancery judge reflecting his broad patronage.
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Lowroon
Lord Salisbury
High Court of Chancery
Penny-in-the-slot Insurance Cab Idea Sparks Controversy
In Paris a new drop-a-penny device funds a life policy for cab passengers. A 10 centime coin buys a policy paying heirs 5,000 francs if the passenger dies, 1,500 francs if permanently disabled, and 500 francs if disabled from work for a month.
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SBY
Dispatch
Loxpox
Paris
Italian King to Visit Sardinia Spur French Fleet Rally
Paris reports the French government has ordered the Mediterranean squadron to rendezvous off Cagliari to greet the Italian King during an upcoming visit to Sardinia. The move reflects heightened diplomacy as royal travel is anticipated.
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Paris
Italy
Sardinia
Cagliari
Italy's Big Bluff on New Orleans Row Is Detailed
The United States seeks cautious yet earnest handling of the New Orleans matter, demanding a reliable official statement on the nationality of victims and their records. Officials in Rome and Washington prepare statistics on mafia murders and Italian immigration, aiming to expose the extent of the issue while avoiding blame.
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Marquis Imperiali
United States
New Orleans
Italy
Rudini
Rome
Department of Justice
Ime
Department of State
Lightner
Rome Drums Up Talk of Italian Premier's Extreme Policy
Reports from Rome claim Premier Rudini may demand a swift American reply or recall the Italian Legation from Washington. The rumor says Secretary Blaine has prepared an answer and sent it, with U S diplomacy possibly suspended if no reply by April 14. The idea divides observers, with supporters of a strong foreign policy buoyed by the prospect.
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Rodini
Porter
Rowe
Washington
New Orleans
Blaine
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America
Biniie
Chamber of Deputies
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Marquis Imperiali
Italian Consul Seeks Details on Morewood Inquest
Jeannette Pa April 11. Coroner Wakefield received a telegram from Meghanis Majiga Italian Consul Philadelphia asking for inquest results the deceased Italian’s name if any relatives and any property involved. The note highlights Italian interests and suggested Italian Consul authority in the case.
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Ticx Dirpatch
Jeannette
Wakefield
Meghanis Majiga
Philadelphia
Morewood
Dean
A. Meyhanis Masiea
Chile declares blockade closing several Chilean ports
The U S Secretary of State reports from the U S Minister at Santiago that the Chilean government has closed ports including Chanaral Taltal Antofagasta Iquique and others Vessel trade with these ports may be confiscated The notice appears amid transit and trade disruption in the region and adds to a climate of maritime restriction
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Wasu Hinorton
United States
Santiago
Chile
Gatling plans new gun making scheme for coastal fortifications
The Doctor outlines improvements to gun design and production claiming four guns can be built in the time of one. A company is forming to implement the plan, with works near Philadelphia possibly, aiming to fortify the Atlantic and Gulf coast within 12 to 18 months. The firm would control the patents.
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Gulf
New Orleans
Orks
Philadelphia
Bitter onslaught from Italian press over New Orleans killings
L Eco Italia attacks the United States for not fully honoring treaties after the New Orleans murder of Italian citizens. It accuses Blaine and Harrison of feigned sorrow and warns Europe backs the Italian note of Di Rudini. It calls U S honesty a sine qua non of civilized status.
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United States
Rodini
L'Eco*italia
Washington
New Orleans
Blaine
Harrison
Marquis di Radini
Italy
Europe
Marquis di Rudini
Fava Still Minister Says Roversi
Dr. Roversi of Il Progresso Americano claims Baron Fava authorized a Rome leave of absence while asserting he remains Italian Minister in Washington. He criticizes Secretary Blaine as too tricky and notes Rome dispatches may be fictitious or Vatican inspired.
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Roversi
Il Progresso Americano
Baron Fava
Rome
Washington
Blaine
Vatican
Banking failure shocks Italian finance in Leghorn
In Leghorn the Rodocanacchi bank collapses with liabilities possibly over 5,000,000 francs. the Greek Consul at Leghorn, famed for hospitality, saw safes yield only 286 francs after the failure is announced. A separate crisis hits the savings bank at Chieri near Turin, suspending payments and causing widespread destitution.
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Italy
Rodocanacchi
Leghoro
Rodovanacchi
Leghorn
Chieri
Turin
LORD DUFFERIN VIEW AT ROME ADDRESS
The Marquis of Dufferin the British Ambassador at Rome returned to Rome after delivering the address at the University of St Andrew as Lord Rector. He spoke kindly of the Italian American imbroglio and gave it little importance. Baroness Fava in Rome is more disturbed by the matter fearing it could affect her husband's health.
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Baron Fava Sails for France Amid Farewell from New York
Baron Fava the recalled Italian Minister sailed from New York on the steamship La Gascogne at ten o’clock this morning. He left the Victoria Hotel late Friday night and kept to his stateroom before departing. General Cesnolo and George Francis Train were among the last visitors. Train presented a large bouquet and a cane for the Marquis di Rudisi.
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George Francis Train
Eudini
Telemaven
New York
General Cesnolo
George Francis
Marquis di Rudisi
Gatling Seeks Coast Defense Plan At Patent Centenary
Dr. Gatling says warfare will be settled by the first battle and warns Italy could attack the United States with ironclads off Sandy Hook. He notes torpedoes would be rendered ineffective by nets and defense devices as he works to organize inventors and manufacturers at the celebration in Wasnixer.
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WasnixerTox
Gatling
Italy
Sandy Hook
Ex-Minister Defends Lynch Law Justifying Mafia Killing
In New Haven on April 11 Ex Minister Edward J. Phelps refused to criticise Secretary Blaine's diplomacy in the Italian imbroglio but said Italy's action was rash. He declared that citizens acting against the Mafia through lynch law were justifiable after the regular machinery of justice failed, calling it a penalty of liberal government.
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New Haven
Conn
Edward J. Phelps
Blaine
Italians Deemed Immigrants Barred from Landing in New York
There were 91 immigrants, largely Italians, denied landing at the Barge Office last week. Twenty-three slipped into port, and one was released on bond by friends.
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New Yoak
Peffer's stance sparks clash over party ties and alliance support
Kansas Senator Peffer declares he will vote with Republicans on party questions while representing the Farmers' Alliance on issues affecting its members. He stresses a deliberate break with the Republican Party and aims to push reform measures, urging cheaper money, tariff reform, and rail regulation, while remaining outside partisan labels.
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Kaxn
Peffer
Ingalls
R. A. Lindsay
Kansas
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Kansas City Star
8. McLallie
Alliance Advocate
Associated Press
Springfield
Palmer
Farmers’ Alliance
Star
Senate
Chicago's Contested Mayoralty Under Difficulties
The Chicago Board of Election Commissioners met to canvass votes from the city election. They heard evidence on alleged misconduct by Dennis Sheehan, a Nineteenth precinct judge, who was arrested on a bench warrant and later released on bail. The canvass began with the First ward, with objections noted, and warrants issued for election judges Cummings and Flisherty over six charges of ballot irregularities.
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Tuthill
Cummings
Flisherty
Nebecker Likely Named United States Treasurer
Huston and Nebecker arrived in Washington from Indianapolis and met with officials at the Executive Mansion and Treasury. Nebecker reportedly has accepted the Treasurer post and a formal announcement is expected Monday.
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Wasut Hinortous
United States
Huston
E. H. Nebecker
Indianapolis
Nebecker
Executive Mansion
Halford
Foster
Treasury Department
Whelpley
New Summer Cars Arrive for Fifth Avenue Line
The first of the new summer cars for service on the Fifth Avenue line has arrived. The sides are open and entrance is obtained from the rear. Passengers when seated look outward instead of inward the car as at present.
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Fifth Avenue Line
Fire strikes multiple towns with losses and evacuations
Across several states fires caused serious damage. In Clinton County Ohio and near Clinton N Y the Hamilton knitting works suffered early morning blazes. In Michigan a handle factory burned, losses around twenty five thousand dollars. In Winters California the Occidental Hotel fire claimed a guest. In Cleveland area a hollow ware firm was warned and insured losses reported. A Philadelphia dye house and a property owned by Frances Michauds also sustained fire damage.
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P. A. Hay
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Cleveland
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Philadelphia
A. W. White
Frances Michauds
Cumberland Elders Ruling on Wylie Avenue Church Eldership
Pittsburg Presbytery addressed Thomas Elliott's appeal over the Wylie Avenue Church elder system. The Judiciary Committee said the rotary system is possibly illegal and not recognized by the church. It also ruled that a properly elected and ordained elder cannot be rotated out while in good standing.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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Thomas Elliott
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George K. Suish
General Assembly
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Smith
Montgomery
Temperance Institute to Hear Mrs Hunt in City
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt of Hyde Park Mass and Mrs. Mary F. Lovell of Bryn Mawr arrive to address the Scientific Temperance Institute at Smithfield Street M E Church Tuesday. Delegates from Allegheny to Lawrence counties attend three sessions at 10 am 2 pm and a mass meeting evening led by Mrs. Hunt superintendent of the W C T U program. Mrs Hunt resides with her son at 272 Shady Avenue.
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Hyde Park
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Bryn Mawr
Scientific Temperance Institute
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Allegheny
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Beaver
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Greene
Fayette
Somerset
Armstrong
Lawrence
Hunt
Department of Scientific Temperance Instruction
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Gusey's Orphanage Board Meeting Planned
The Board of Managers of Gusey's Orphanage and Home for the Aged will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the temporary quarters of the Concordia Club, 415 Pence Avenue. Arrangements for the dedication will be made and a Ladies' Auxiliary Society with the Hebrew Benevolent Society will be formed. The home is nearing completion with capacity for 50 children and about 20 aged residents.
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Home For the Aged
Concordia Club
Pence Avenue
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President Harrison to Visit Pittsburgh for 24-Hour Stop
President Harrison will arrive in Pittsburg on May 15 at 6 am and stay until the next morning. Mayor Gourley supports a public reception and plans to work with Mayor Wyman of Allegheny to organize a meeting of leading citizens for a fitting welcome to the Chief Magistrate of the land.
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Pittsburg
Gourley
Wyman
Allegheny
Anniversary of Lincoln Assassination To Pass With Little Observance
The anniversary of Lincoln's assassination draws little public interest this year with no formal observance planned next Tuesday. Several Grand Army posts may hold exercises, notably Post 151, at their discretion.
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Grand Army
Baby farm proprietor arrested after infant death case
Miss Anna M. Purdy, proprietor of a maternity hospital in Syracuse, was arrested amid a murder inquiry into an infant death linked to her establishment. A coroner's autopsy found the infant starved, and jurors called her a danger to children, with bail set at 1500 dollars while grand jury action looms. Also noted is L Bannister of Westinghouse visiting after illness.
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Anna M. Pardy
Purdy
Miss Purdy
Purdy Place
Magyzie Wood
Fred O'Connor
A. M. Purdy
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promoted as Gentle Laxative
Advert sees Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets praised for relief from headache biliousness and dyspepsia. It urges sedentary people to carry a vial for indigestion and describes dosage of one pellet laxative or three to four cathartic. Claims reliability sealed vials and refunds if unsatisfied. Availability via World’s Dispensary Association 663 Main Street Buffalo NY.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy Offer Appeals to Patients
A brisk sales pitch promises $500 cash for curable catarrh cases. The Dr Sage's Rem edy makers claim rare cures and a straightforward offer from a reputable company. They insist the payment stands if cure fails, a bold guarantee in hopes of attracting buyers.
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