England Elections Loom as Bribery Claims Rise
The piece notes two upcoming English elections with Liberals and Tories optimistic but predicting a Tory edge. It cites sugar speculation, tea cigarettes among London and Paris women, and a chaotic Rochester scene with assaults on editors and libel suits. Albert Bright opposes navy growth to placate Tory allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Paris
Mary Anderson
THE
Distator
Loxpox
Birmingham
Rochester
Tochester
Chamberlain
Albert Bright
Bright
West
Savage South
Spendthrift Sultan Trials Cable to the Dispatch
A Turkey correspondent reports growing discontent as officials in remote provinces miss salaries for nearly two years while the Sultan continues lavish feasting. Rumors say the Grand Vizier borrowed privately to cover expenses as four marriages in the royal family unfold and European style banquets are held at the Vildiz Kiosk. The Sultan reportedly spends lavishly, with champagne and Burgundy tasted by invited guests, totaling over a million dollars in a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lespos
Turkey
Peru
Ding
Female dissipations smoking tea cigarettes and morphine
A London Paris fad tale describes women turning to tea cigarette inhalation followed by morphine and absinthe. The piece notes fashionable circles promoting such sensations with temporary delight and later nervous reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Tee
Morphine Craze Wanes in Local Gym Scene
The text notes the local craze has ended in gymnasiums once used by women for fencing and exercise, while suggesting the trend has spread to America. It asserts no morphine omania exists here and describes morphine use as a recognized, widespread issue elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sugar Market Frenzy Sparks London Financial Alarm
Loxpox April 13 Sugar has pushed politics aside as sugar brokers in Greenock and London react to a volatile market. Reports cite deficient crops in the West Indies and South America, with European beet sugar controlled by a few powerful buyers awaiting higher prices. Global stocks are down sharply, prompting urgent buying and a likely continued rise into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpox
London
Greenock
Cue
West Indies
South America
Europe
Clyde
New York
America
Magdeburg
Pri
Wlondon
Mary Anderson Seeks London Climate Amid Mixed Reports
In Loxpox on April 13, Mary Anderson says London’s climate draws her while observations note her in good health with Baroness Von Hugel. She praises London society but hints her heart lies with America as New York remains reserved about her move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
London
Newark
Ploom
Baroness von Hugel
Miss Anderson
America
New York
Heat waves drive Commons to frigid reform plea
In Loxpon April 13 a large parliamentarian laments the heat storming the House of Commons. Brethren complain of poor ventilation with temperatures ranging from 65 in the private lobby to 77 in the galleries rooms. Sir Walter Foster deems it sick-room heat prompting calls for relief and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Chea
Walter Foster
Smith
Goschen
Balfour
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Mundella
Duchess of Cambridge Buried Beside Royal Husband at Kew
Loxpox April 13. The Duchess of Cambridge was laid to rest in the little church at Kew beside her husband who died 40 years ago. The private ceremony drew publicity and pomp with Randi Greville bearing a bullion‑cased coronet on a jeweled cushion. a royal outer coffin weighed a quarter ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchess of Cambridge
Kew
Othe Prince of Wales
Randi Greville
India government backs mills use of night work
Government of India endorses extended hours for workers in India cotton mills, allowing night and Sunday shifts for men women and children. Lancashire cotton interests are involved in the ongoing debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpow
Government of India
India Cotton
Lancashire Cotton People
Devon
Neha
Lancashire
Young German Emperor Wilhem Famous for Pomp After Mourning
London dispatch reports that after the German imperial mourning ends the young Wilhelm will preside over a most sumptuous court. His Majesty is described as fond of display and ceremonial splendor, signaling a lavish court in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Berlin
Europe
Loxpor
Ice land Arrives with News on Denmark Abandonment
The Ice land reached New York with no news of the Denmark, though it carried many steerage passengers who planned to sail on the Denmark. Copenhagen reports say the Denmark carried 628 passengers and 54 officers and crew before vanishing, with hopes rising that a rescue occurred. A London dispatch quotes Captain Bond of the City of Chester as believing Denmark’s passengers and crew were rescued, noting the Denmark’s boats were missing and a chain cable hung from its bow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Iceland
Denmark
Copenhagen
Eee
Passen
Copesheres
Peseondong
Copen
Christian
Christiansand
Malmo
Ces Cuens
Peeres
Omaha
S. D. Barkelow
Bernadita
Sweden
Leason
London
Captain Bond
Inman Line
City of Chester
Bond
Big Blast Furnaces Planned for McKeesport This Summer
The Monongahela Furnace Company, organized recently, bought 21 acres in McKeesport for a $1,000,000 plant to produce pig iron. Ground purchased from Cousin & Drew and the White estate, with 76,000 paid, in Third ward. Two furnaces planned initially, possibly rising to four to six. output about 350 tons daily. operation expected next fall. Directors include Horace Crosby C S O Connor John H Flagler Joseph R Jackson and E Converse with others in Boston Chicago New York and McKeesport backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
McKeesport
Messrs. Cousin & Drew
Sanford C
White
Third Ward
New Concern
Allegheny
Horace Crosby
C. S. O'Connor
Pittsburg
John H. Flagler
New York
Joseph R. Jackson
E. ©. Converse
Edmond W. Ke
Boston
W. S. Eaton
D. W. Hitchcock
Chicago
West
McKyesport
Largest Ohio oil well strikes in Wisely farm drill
Smith and ig, lease holders on 18 acres of the Wisely farm near North Baltimore, drilled the largest oil well yet found in the Ohio field. The sand was penetrated about 5 pm and oil surged so violently that workers fled. The well produced about 125 barrels per hour all day and shows no sign of slackening, renewing interest in Wood county drilling after prior doubts about the field's value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Pispatén
Fispany
Smith & Ig
Wisely
Baltimore
Wood County
Busy Night for Patrol Wagon on Southside
The patrol wagon handled 23 calls between 8 and 11 PM with 28 prisoners locked in the Twenty Eighth ward station house. At 10 30 the wagon broke down on South Twenty second street and the day team was summoned to take over after its twenty first trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Twenty Eighth Ward
South Twenty-second Street
New Castle Man Robbed by Two Men Over $40
George Watson of New Castle was jumped by two men who forced him to surrender $40. They took him to a Pennsylvania night location where a clerk refused a freight check. Watson paid $40 to man No 1 who then gave $38 to man No 2 before both men disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watson
New Castle
Pennsylva
Watson
Man Named Smith Severely Wounded in Saloon Fight
A young colored man named Smith of Webster Avenue and employed at Clark's mill was badly cut in the breast during a saloon fight. Clark dressed the wound. the incident occurred on Court Street. condition described as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Webster Avenue
Clark’s Mill
Clark
Brakeman Badly Injured On Local Freight Run
Special telegram from West Bmzanern reports brakeman J Moe Cleary of Lucyville was injured when his arm was caught in machinery aboard a local freight train on the Vir beat and Charleston Railroad. Condition not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bvmzanern
J. Moe. Cleary
Lucyville
Virbeat and
Charleston
Presewn Cassimere Wraps Offered at $6 in Dry Goods
In leading dry goods stores Borat offered a pair of presewn casimere wraps for Easter Bale. The item described as neat and very wet with the sale price set at six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borat
Wil
Easter Sale Promises New Deals at Local Stores
Fragments describe upcoming Easter promotion in town with plans for special offers and decorative displays. Text suggests targeted shoppers will find bargain items and seasonal goods during the event at nearby retail locations.
Loomis fraud scheme swindles agents in New York and Chicago
The Loomis brothers face fraud accusations as they run a publishing scam. Ernest J. Loomis and associates allegedly raised hundreds of dollars under false pretenses and built a bogus library and joint stock company. Injunctions were sought in Chicago and Cureano court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Loomis Brothers
Surrogate Thorne seeks return of Hamburg farm deeded to widow
Abram Thorne, former Erie County surrogate, sues to recover a 40 acre Hamburg farm deeded in 1882 to Mrs. Kezia Harrington to educate her daughter Addie. He claims the gift was conditional on his survival. the widow says the deed was given to bar her from suit, in an affair linked to an earlier acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Burraro
Abram Thorne
Erie County
Hamburg
Kezia Harrington
Thorne
Addie
Fredonia
N. Y
Mradwin
Mayor Thomas Found Dead in Barn
George H. Thomas, newly installed mayor of this city, was found dead in his barn this afternoon with a bullet wound to the head. Death appears self-inflicted. no motive is known. He came from Illinois in 1877 and had served as mayor only a few weeks, with plans to take office Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorado Spelngs
George H. Thomas
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
Fred Grant
Vienna
White House
Harrison
John M. Wilson
Deer Park
Kalnecky
Count von Tanfe
Franz
Ope
Duke of Nassau
Lateemburg
Mantin's Works to Resume Operations After Shutdown
The Else Isss Works, near Mantin's Fam, will restart full operations after a weeks long shutdown caused by poor trade. The plant, which covers over 900 lands, resumes April 18 with expected revival in production and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantin
Else Isss
Hich
A Star Boarder Ends in Divorce Suit Trial
Burrano April 13 Allegany divo rce case set for June term in the Supreme Court of Oyer and Terminer. Charles S Whitney Baltimore aged 65 sues his wife for absolute divorce accusing her of becoming too intimate with Ira H Meyers a young lawyer and her daughter Florence is betrothed to Meyers. Whitney once part of Wheeler Whitney firm tied to Marine Bank loss now claims wealth and reveals income and assets in pleadings.
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Dispatom
Burrano
Allegany
Supreme Court of Oyer and Terminer
Piaintiff
Charles 8. Whitney
Baltimore
Ira H. Meyers
Florence
Whitney
Hamilton Ward
Ward
Whi
Marine Bank
New York
Wheeler & Whitney
Bada Ieee Bale" Sedna
Supreme Court
Crs
Allegany County
Aceces Ates
Calorence Whitney
Whitney Mansion
Mr. Meyers
Mr. Whitney
Promiscuous Shooting After Race at Mon Park
At Mon Park in Mempers on April 13 Tim Cochran and brother Ed fought with Krose Moffitt. Tim fired at Sergeant Horan, Ed was captured by Captain O Haver, and Officer Hedrick shot Tim Cochran fatally wounding him.
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Mempers
Mon Park
Tim Cochran
Krose Moffitt
Moffatt
Horan
Tim
Ed Cochran
O’haver
Hedrick
Cochran
Death of Lewis Hayden Reveals Slavery Era Tale
Boston April 13 The death of Lewis Hayden a leader among men of color in the city recalls a slavery era incident. Mrs Hayden once a slave owner Patterson Bain Kentucky and as nurse to George Cin his son writes of a long missing family member. The letter sent to Harriet Hayden speaks of Bain’s hope to hear from them and mentions Mrs Hayden’s escape aided by this history setting.
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Lewis Hayden
Dispatch
Boston
Ag Hong
Sneilly
Sorge 'C. Bary
North Main Street
St. Louis
Bain
St. Louisa
Hayden
Selore Ais
Robbing the Revenue. Steel Importers Evading Duty
Special Treasury Agent Neville investigates steel imports skirting full duty. Importers shipped hundreds of tons yearly but paid only about 2 1/4 cents per pound instead of 7 cents, idling $300,000 to $400,000 worth of machinery and thousands of workers. The case’s fate rests with Secretary Windom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
Neville
Rotary Windom
Drowned after timber raft breaks on river at Primpont
A river raft of timber struck a bridge pier near Primpont West Virginia. The crew escaped except one man named Robinson who drowned after being thrown into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prepmont
W. Va
Robinson
Australian System Adopted by House of Representatives
The House of Representatives approved the Ke bill by 63 to 1 today adopting the Australian system for actions. This action follows St. Pav with the measure moving to the Senate for further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pav
House of Representatives
Merlin Elected President of Senate Commission for Boulanger Trial
M Merlin has been elected President of the Commission of the Senate charged with conducting the trial of General Boulanger. The April 13 report notes the appointment as the trial proceeds in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pants
M. Merlin
Commission of the Senate
General Boulanger
Village Milton in Bracken County Destroyed by Fire
Milton in Bracken county was destroyed by fire last night. Estimated loss amounts to 40000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aversta
Milton
Bracken County
Eviction Scene Injures Agent and Worker on Olphert Estate
During eviction actions on the Olphert estate today an agent and a laborer were scalded and wounded as the process proceeded. Limited details given about the incident and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olphert
Amber
April Blizzard Delays President Seeks River Trip
Washington notes describe President Harrison delaying a river sail aboard the Holly due to a blizzard and office seekers crowding the White House. Secretaries Windom and Cox appear, while Ex Senator Palmer and Minister Grffiths visit, and Mrs Harrison enjoys a quiet reception as the White House plans spring cleanup and new arrangements at the Soldiers Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Madrid
Michigan
Detroit
Ben Sanities
Navy weighs fate of Thurlow steel gun from Chester plant
The open hearth steel cast gun tested at Annapolis faces an uncertain future as the Navy Department reconsiders the earlier finding that, despite flaws and expansion, the gun withstood firing. Secretary Tracy has not yet resolved the complex issue amid administration change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaisdon
Navy Department
Thurlow Works
Chester
Annapolis
Tracy
API
Question of paying for gun testing and continued experiments
The text discusses whether payment should be made and if the gun should be tested to bursting point. It notes the secretary’s view nearing a decision and Whitney’s stance that experiments should continue until the efficacy of the cast gun is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ei Ae Oe
Boy Whitney
Clarkson Drives Record Postmaster Appointments in One Week
Washington district telegram reports 903 new postmasters named this week, bringing total to 2,329 in three weeks. The surge includes about 209 named today, mainly removals, with Clarkson credited for the unprecedented productivity across departments, listing numerous names in Pennsylvania and West Virginia garrisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmerton
Mr. Clarkson
Decpe Teent Sr Sy
Fr. Clarkson
Erivania
Penn- Henry Vania
Hamat
Henry Frey
Center Valley
T. Hears
A Mere Falmer
Hume
New Pabars
Effie J. Croper
Port Royal
Miller
Petersburg
Baur
Ae H. Crisaman
Sierville
Sporting Hill
West Virginia
Adnewston
A. White
Bellan
Braxton
Tier
Rligeports
J Larton
Bepax Inveanvile
M.T. Bran- Shenemien Oo
Jury
Long Beach
Tomnee
Jamington
Aberpors
Veer Mount Storm
J. Wing- Proctor
D. C. Adams
Rippen
J Barte
Ritchie
F. M. Cunningham
Sardis
H. Connor
Viola
A. W. D. Boyes
Wells
Canaday Pleads Not Guilty to Stock Forgery
CANADAY charges in New Orleans court of illegally hypothecating Creosote Company stock of which he was an officer and forging the name of Senator Jones Nevada to stock certificates. He returns to Washington and says the case is for the court to decide. Senators Jones Gorman Miller and others tied to the sergeant at arms backed the venture.
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Wasningtos
Canady
Senate
New Orleans
Creosote Company
Senator Jones
Nevada
Sts
Jones and Gorman
Arner Miller
West
Two Sensations in Abduction Trial End with Acquittal
In Curiaco April 13, Harvey Gurley and wife faced trial for abducting Annie Redmond. The husband was ordered acquitted for cruelty charges as no evidence linked him to the disappearance. Mrs. Gurley testified Annie was not kidnapped but given to her by John Redmond, Annie’s father, amid rumors of infatuations and prior insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Redmond
Curiaco
Harvey Gurley
Little Annie Redmond
Harvey Gauries
Mrs. Redmond
John Redmond
Bonfield and the Editor Clash in Billy Bowles Restaurant
Ex Inspector Bonfield and three companions confronted Editor J. J. West and three Times staffers in a Cuiiaco tavern at 1 am. Bonfield, armed and enraged, threatened West with seizing the moment to shoot if he moved, while patrons fled upstairs, leaving the room in chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Bonfield
Billy Bowles
J. J. West
the Times
Banfield
West
Ness
Ben
Gellweed
Suspicious Girl Annie Higgins Arrested in Ward Twenty-Eight
Annie Higgins, a young resident, was arrested last night and detained at the Twenty-eighth ward station on a charge of stealing a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Nie Higgins
Slight House Fire at Craig and Killbuck Allegheny Corner
A small blaze in a house at the corner of Craig and Killbuck streets Allegheny sparked an alarm from box T4 about 6 o'clock last evening. A hole burned in the land with losses not exceeding $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig and
Killbuck Streets
Allegheny
Losa
Welsh Elected President of Allegheny Valley R R
Henry D. Welsh of Philadelphia was elected president of the Allegheny Valley Railroad by the board of directors at a Philadelphia meeting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Welsh, Esq
Philadelphia
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Paris Sale Slashes Beaded Wraps Price
A local retailer offers 325 ladies beaded wraps at a reduced price. The Nesbionebie designed wraps by Paris label luce Iders, previously $9, will be sold for $5 this week at Bester Sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmedtt
Paris
Luce
Bester
Kaufmanns Easter Sale Promises Fashion Wraps and Settees
Paris shop Dracer offers 325 ladies beaded wraps and lace settees at 9 percent discount during Kaufmanns Easter Sale. shoppers may buy these items for five dollars this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dracer
Paris
Kaufmanns
Bismarck Faces Resistance Over Samoan Commissioner
Reports from Bertix indicate Berlin dislikes Bates appointment to the American Samoan Commission and fears for press control. Emperors William and Franz Joseph loom large as Austria and Germany grapple with internal turmoil and a looming Reichstag conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperor William
Germany
Bismarck
National Party
Mr. Bates
Berlin
Austria
Roumania
Odd Fellows Elect Chief Marshal For Parade On April 26
Delegates from various lodges met at the hall on Fifth avenue last night. John W. Haney, Past Grand Master, was elected Chief Marshal for the parade. A uniform badge for participants was adopted, consisting of a scarlet ribbon with lodge number and a silver pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Odd Fellows
Fifth Avenue
John W. Haney
Death of William B. McEwen at Ridge Avenue residence
William B. McEwen died Saturday at his home 144 Ridge Avenue Alles gheny City after a brief illness. He belonged to the Sandusky Street Church and had led a faithful Christian life since his fourteenth year. He was regarded as a man of sterling integrity and was held in high esteem by his business associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. McEwen
Ridge Avenue
Allesgheny City
Sandusky Street
Evear
Martin's Ferry to See New Railway Boom
April 13 reports a proposed grand railway development in Martin's Ferry. The plan includes bridge repairs across the rail line and an opera house ring construction, promising a regional economic boom with significant growth prospects for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin's
Manty's Ferry
Union Railroad
Beedh
Martin's Ferry
Congregational Meeting Called By West End German Lutheran
A notice indicates a likely congregational meeting of the West End German Lutheran society with Pastor Herrman reportedly from his former parish in Ohio, where he served for eleven years before moving to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
GA Herrman
H Herrman
Ton. O
Pittsburg
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Morr Anderson
Soltana
Speedthrift
Kaiser Wilhelm
House of Parliament
Sugar
CRY
Cat
Cureano
Collins
Ernest J. Loomis
Vermontville
Mich
Loomis
Buyers’ Union
Loomis National Library Association
Bradstreet
Albert L. Talcott
L. Hill
William Jones
Robert G. In
Broadway
Consolidated
F. 8. Loomis
Cc. Hill
Ce Collins
Century Book and Paper Company
English
Comy
Wabash Avenue
Innes
Ific
Bequel
Mim
Washington
the Dispatch
Hindtor
Holly
Potomac
Windom
Soldiers’ Home
Lieutenant Parker
Navy
Parker
Issee
Scott-Lord
Itan Magazine
Morrill
Vermont
Thurlow
Clarkson
Himself
Oprctal
Canaday
J. F. Miller
Panhandle
William
Bates
Empress OF
Franz Joseph Himesis
Iisa
NEW York Associated Frees
Bertix
Court of Appeals
Volks Zeitung
Freissings Zeitung
Zeitung
Reichstag
Bundesrath Commission
Humberton
Apia
Sophie
Ress
Prince Bismarck
Eer
Ore
Cartargi
Rousmania
Bulgaria
Dolph
Shei
Franz Joseph
Odd Fellows’ Parade
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