Treaty rows and Italian note threaten diplomatic clash
The dispatch details Secretary Blaine and Italy over a promised reply to Rudini noting no official threat. It cites a U S stance that no indemnity is promised and stresses equal treatment of foreigners. The text includes the correspondence and its implications for Anglo American relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liaine
Rudini
Italy
Blaine
Marquis Imperiali
Imperiali
United States
Saint
Elaine
Rome
Europe
Porter
Co Tetter
Cittizens
State Department
Tomist
Department OF State
Washington
Marquis Imperial
Sra
Marquis di Rudini
Icalan
Baron Fava
Radins
Blaine Defends Indemnity Stand in Italian Dispute
The State Department replies to the Italian note on the New Orleans mob killings, quoting diplomatic telegrams from Rome. Blaine asserts the United States recognizes indemnity principles but preserves independence of federal and state courts. discusses mob actions, treaty limits, and potential congressional relief for Italian families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis Endini
Marquis Radini
Haron Fava
United States
Marquis Rodius
Webster
Fillmore
Framch
New Orleasus
The
Spain
Don Calderon de la Parca
Laborde
New Orleans
Congress
Cuba
Mr. Webster
Kent Fillmore
Louisiana
District of
Iss Huttiss
Italy
Killin
Uigiana
Tay
15Th of Arch
James G. Blaine
News condemns America for lack of sympathy with Italy
Lorpon April 1 reports the News denounces America's treatment of Italy and mocks Mr Blaine for his perceived insincerity. The piece condemns the U S stance as lacking sympathy with Italy's patriotic anguish and frames it as a cruel insult to Italian sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Italy
Lorpon
Blaine
Faerirs in Rome Stamp Entry Sparks Rejection Tale
Lorpon reports Italian newspapers in Rome returning with the offers New York postal stamp and declaring entry to the United States forbidden. The Chronicle's Rome correspondent notes a number of papers rejected, signaling tense cross Atlantic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpon
the Chronicle
Rome
New York
United States
Anna Dickinson Seeks Retribution Over Danville Asylum Case
Anna Dickinson, staying at Dr. Seward's Goshen sanitarium, plans public exposure of her confinement in the Danville asylum. She meets lawyer Abe Hummel, vows to reveal motives of her sister Susan, and seeks funds to pursue action against those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hummel
Susan
Pacial
Pistaron
New York
Anna Dickinson
Danville
Dr. Seward
Goshen
Abe Hummel
Miss Dickinson
Hammer
Lord
Gideon
Howe
Anarchists Pass Resolutions in Cooper Union Meeting
John Most led a Cooper Union gathering to denounce hangings and killings of Hungarians in Pennsylvania and Italians in New Orleans. The crowd adopted resolutions demanding relief for a trio of alleged Baltimore victims and condemning Pittsburgs judicial murder and anti Italian violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Most
Cooper Union
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Son of Prominent Railroad Man Disappears in Chicago
In Chicago on April 15, John K. Fish son of General Solicitor Fish of the St. Paul Railway, went downtown with his roommate and said he would visit his Luther. He has not been seen since, his friends report. He suffered from grip and had been pressed of late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Fish
Fish
St. Paul Railway
Luther
Trial in Paris Court Over Mackay Bonynge Libel Case
The Paris correctional court hears Leopold Grahame and Blondeau defend against libel charges tied to articles about John W. Mackay. Advocate Leon Clery portrays Bonynge as author of attacked reputation, while Grahame admits publication trusted by Humphreys. Verdict pending. outcome could end the Mackay Bonynge social war and affect Bonynge’s standing in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Paris
Neuvienne Chamber de la Police Correctionable
Leopold Grahame
Blondeau
Galignanis Messenger
John W. Mackay
Bonanza
Bonynge
Mackay
Palais de Justice
Grahame
France
America
Humphreys
Graham
Bo Fige
Mr. Bonynge
England
Irish Sunday closing bill passes second reading in Commons
In Parliament the measure to make Sunday closing permanent in Ireland passed its second reading by a wide margin. Debates featured Mr Parnell protesting Cork city inclusion and a challenge to test his words in a contested election, prompting cheers and laughter in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
House of Commons
Ireland
Dublin
Cork
Belfast
Waterford
Limerick
Parnall
Maurice
Cork City
Parnell
Rudini Backs Italian Neutrality Amid Dreibund Ties
April 15 report says Marquis di Rudini forbids government organs to discuss renewing the Dreibund and favors a modified alliance to allow Italy to remain neutral in a Franco German war. The War Minister calls a conference of military railway center commanders to plan general mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis di Rudini
Italy
France
Grace Hawthorne Declares Bankrupt in High Court
Grace Hawthorne, American actress, is reported bankrupt in the bankruptcy department of the High Court of Justice. The notice appears in the April docket, listing the case lodged under bankruptcy proceedings with official credit obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BT Dunlap
The
High Court of Justice
Bankrupt Miss Hawthorne Declares Insolvent
Morning summary reports Miss Gr Hawthorne, American actress, placed under a bankruptcy order by the receiver. With liabilities of £15,783 and no assets, she makes no proposal and is adjudged bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gr Hawthorne
Miss Hawthorne
Bismarck Narrowly Trails as Election Returns Roll In
April 15 Geestemunde polling in the Reichstag race shows Bismarck slightly behind. Early returns from 40 districts place Bismarck at 3,224 votes, Schmalfeld Socialist 8,284, Adolff Freisinnige 1,690, Plate Guelph 1,80. A supplementary ballot between Bismarck and Schmalfeld seems likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bierurs
Geestemunde
Reichstag
Freisinnige Party
Bismarck
Schmalfield
Adolff
Freisinninge
Plate
Guelph
Manipuris War Flares As British Foray Advances
In Calcutta April 15 reports say fighting between British troops and Manipuri insurgents is expected to intensify. The Manipuris are building stone stockades and rifle-pits while several British regiments head toward the front. General Graham moves via Tamu and General Collett advances from Rahmapautra as authorities seek a crushing blow to regain prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CalcurTtoa
Graham
Tamu
Collett
Sei
Rahmapautra
British
Arma
Liberal Potential Upset in Stowmarket Tory Seat
Edward Greene Conservative MP for Stowmarket Suffolk died this morning creating a vacant seat. His death opens a contest likely to favor Liberal candidates in the near future. The constituency lies about 12 miles from Ipswich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
Edward Greene
Stowmarket
Suffolk
Ipswich
Austrian furniture makers refuse to exhibit at Chicago fair
Vienna April 15 the society representing Austrian makers of artistic furniture and picture frames will not exhibit at the Columbian Fair in Chicago unless the Austrian government offers official support and secures amendments to the McKinley law from the American government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBY Dunlap
Vienna
Chicago
Live Pigs From United States Allowed Into Germany
The Norddeutscher Zeitung reports pigs from the United States may enter Germany after inspection at the port by a commission. A separate Bournemouth dispatch notes Mary Anderson Navarro gave birth to a baby at the Metropole Hotel West Cliffe Bournemouth on a recent Monday night.
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Adle
Brreum
Norddeutscher Zeuttung
United States
Germany
Mary Anderson Navarro
Bournemouth
Metropole Hotel
West Cliffe
Tupper in England
Sir Charles Tupper, Canada’s high commissioner in London, arrived in Liverpool aboard the Teutonic on April 14 and went to the metropolis without offering any statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Sir Charles Tupper
Hich
Canada
London
Teutonic
Metropolia
Emperor William Angrily Orders Officers List
Beriy April 14 The Emperor orders a list of officers in the military races on Sunday to be presented to him. He is indignant over the matter. Lisbon April 15 The entire Portuguese Cabinet has resigned. The King will announce action to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Beriy
Portugal
Lisnox
Mrs. Blaine May Bring Divorce Suit In Ohio
Columbus April 15 Mrs James G Blaine Jr consults her attorneys on residency in Ohio and whether to file for divorce on abandonment grounds three years absence and failure to support will expire next September If not filed here she will proceed to the West as planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CoLumbus
James G. Blaine, Jr
Ohio
Blaine
West
Peculiar Farmers Alliance Letter Found by Lieutenant Governor
A clerical-style letter bearing the Office of L. I. Pols title, dated March 8, 1801, claims a plan to enter New York and organize the state with aid from a national alliance. It threatens action if opposed and cites Washington contacts, with Rittenhouse's card and a forged secretary line faintly traced on the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Jones
New York
L. I. Pols
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Ninth Street
M. W
Washington
D. H. Rirrexnovsz
Broretars I. C. A. C
Massachusetts Ave
Mere
Rittenhouse
Oe dl
L. J. Polk
The
Alliance
Tragic Suicide at Salem Fields Cemetery
Joseph Zuckerman, 60, shot himself near the grave of his daughter in Salem Fields Cemetery inside Kings county. His daughter Mrs. Rose Blum, her husband, and a niece were buried in the same plot. Zuckerman, born in Horlichingen Suabia, had ties to the Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange and lived at 2 Broad Street. The note ends with the death of his daughter and his declining visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
Joseph Zuckerman
Kings County
Salem Fields
Cypreen Hill
Rose Blum
Blum
Zuckerman
Horlichingen
Suabia
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange
Broad Street
Report on Morganza inquiry reveals brutal discipline
The joint commission investigator finds severe corporal punishment at Morganza, with dozens of lashes and bloodied welts among boys and girls. Inspectors note crowded dorms, poor meals, harsh discipline, and a lack of humane treatment, while praising some industrial work but condemning overall reform efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Hanuissevec
Ellwood O. Wagenhart
Joint Commission
Board member denies cruelty charges and asserts good management
Joseph Albree of the Board of Management, found at his residence late at night, says he knows nothing of cruelty allegations beyond newspaper reports and notes illness has prevented attention to the Morgans institution. The home of Thomas Wightman and the residence of another board member yielded no inmate response.
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Morgans
Joseph Albree
Board of
Gage
Albrea
Albree
Wilson McCandless
Thomas Wightman
Brutality Accusations Against Eastern Penitentiary Keepers
Philadelphia April 15 charges of horrible brutality have been filed against Warden Cassidy and the keepers of Eastern Penitentiary. Rev James Aston, longtime chaplain, filed a detailed statement with the Reyburn Investigation Committee, corroborated in part by Wagenbort’s committee report.
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Cassidy
Wagenhart
Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
James V. Ashton
Reyburn Investigation Committee
Ashton
Edward 0. Wagenbort
Case of Heresy Moves Washington Presbytery Charges
The Presbytery of Washington Pa met at Barrettstown and adjourned. Rev David Skilling was ordained to conduct evangelistic work at Harae. An overture on changing confession and form of government passed. Deaconess clauses split. second clause adopted. Dr Briggs case discussed. Rev James L Brownson led a near unanimous resolution requesting the General Assembly to pursue inquiry into Briggs views.
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Wheeling
Presbytery
Washington
Barrettstown
David Skilling
Will Peat
Harare
Briggs
James L Brownson
General Assembly
Detroit
Preamise
Friends of Dr Briggs Expect Acquittal by Presbytery
New York April 15 Friends of Prof Briggs dismiss the push to oust him as a heresy charge folds. A New York Presbytery committee of investigation may find him not guilty, limiting any General Assembly action to possible non confirmation of a chair transfer at Union Theological Seminary.
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Briggs
Presbytery
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Union Theological Seminary
Briggs A
Veterans Meet Vote For Prohibition In Republican Unity
The Tremont Temple reunion of veteran Republicans marked the 26th anniversary of Lincoln's death and the 37th anniversary of the party. Speakers included Morse, James Burroughs, Julia Ward Howe, and Alice Stone Blackwell. A resolution urged immediate united action to curb complex traffic and embrace prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont Temple
Abraham Lincoln
Antia Nagay
M. Allen
Boatwell
George Harr
C. A. Saale
Morse
James Burroughs
Julia Ward Howe
Alice Stone Blackwell
Strike war heats as miners gain ground in Pittston region
In a crowded labor battle the Southwest Coal and Coke Company faces rising work counts at Painter Morewood and Lewenring Nos 1 and 2 as strike funds flood in. Militia may be recalled. 100 plus men expected back to work with promised reinforcements for a prolonged fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
Southwest Coal and Coke Company
Messrs
Ramsay
Hawkins
National Guard
Painter
McClure Company
Brennan
Morewood
Mim
Italions
Frick Company
Scottdale
Lewenring No
Leiseuring No. 1
Sti Il
Isa
Pleasant
Evictions Planned as Sheriff McCormick Pampers Deputies
Special Telegram from Asiontowy Pennsylvania reports Sheriff McCormick pushing eviction actions. Three families are removed at Lowenring No. 2 with no disturbance, while Morgan’s sta delays progress amid danger. He heads to Leith with deputies for more evictions, promising a lively day tomorrow. Also notes hearings on Jimtown rioters and a jail arrest of John Lashka, a riot suspect.
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Asiontowy
McCormick
Lowenring No. 2
Morgan's
Sta
Ols
Leith
Umbel
Attorn
Feck
John Lashka
Enon
Lersenring No. 2
Money for strikers with a large sum
James McBride of the Connellsville coke region visited Columbus to confer with United Mine Workers leaders and departed with substantial support for the strike. He had earlier felt discouraged from the coke fields but returned hopeful that the crisis of May 1 would pass and the workers would secure aid.
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Connellsville
Coxe
Painter
Brennan
Columbus
James McBride
United Mine Workers
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Clary
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Mr. Donmee
Eackey
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Malignants Messenger
Acurts Bond
Dreibund
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BT Duxlap
Tupper
Dunlaf
J. G. Blaine, Jr
Wisconsin
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Wis
House
Leoneens Hocus
Morganza Reform School
Wagenburn
Western Penitentiary
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Sweeny
Morganss
Williams
Steele
Rochester
Beaver County
Samuel A. Beatty
Fayette County
Ford
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Quay
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Naomi Chappelle
Cora Geiger
Henry Hann
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