Duel on Belgian Coast Fox and Borrowe Fire Two Shots
Edward Fox and Hallett Alsop Borrowe fought a duel in sand dunes near Ostend Belgium. Both fired simultaneously from 12 paces, the blast only perforating Foxs frock coat while Borrowes shot missed body but grazed the coat.
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Brussels
Edward Fox
Hallett Alsop Borrowe
Newport Bains
Ostend
Fox
Borrowe
William B. Bacon, Jr
Boston
Harry Vane Milbank
Edwin Cleary
Covington, Ky
Monsieur Provost
Colonel North
Antwerp
London
The Duel Over a Contemptible Coward Letter
The article recounts a duel triggered by a letter from Borrowe to Fox accusing him of deceit. Milbank and Borrowe faced Fox as seconds conveyed the challenge. both fires missed until the third act ended with Fox mortally wounded and honor deemed satisfied. Fox stood, lifted his hat, and Borrowe offered a courtesy, while Milbank sought reconciliation but courtly vows proved impossible. The letter’s publication and subsequent actions led all parties to depart Ostend for London.
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Borrowe
Fox
Escon
Hotel de l'Europe
Antwerp
London
Queensboro
Fulshing
Milbank
Dover
Calais
Brussels
Harwich
Edwin Cleary
Paris
Bacon
Cleary
Provost
Ostend
Mr. Drayton
Wiself
Arry Millbank
Obedien
Henarat Atsor Bonrowz
Gram
Hotel de L'’Europe
Ton Osblrnees
Drayton
Anarchist Arrest Reveals Infernal Machines Found
George Stahley an anarchist in Hoboken was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Police found quantities of explosives and dangerous devices in his home. Threats of vengeance and plans to blow up a saloon were reported, with authorities considering grand jury action.
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George Stabley
Hoboken
Tolstay
Albert Wagner
Stabley
Steahley
Hyscenae
Stahley
McDonough
Wagner
Priso
Eta
Sibson
Paravacs
Troops Pursue Rustlers Toward Fetterman Assaults
Major Fechel's troops escorting captive cattle men reached Brown's Springs and may reach Fetterman tonight or tomorrow. Douglass hosts well armed rustler supporters including Long Tom Bird. Cheyenne reports four militia officers resigning with more to follow over Governor Barber's order limiting militia responses.
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Douglass
Wyo
Dovetass
Wio
Fechel
Brown's Springs
Fetterman
Long Tom" Bird
Glen Rock
Cheyenne
Barber
Gould Named the Man for Union Pacific Presidency
A well informed source says Gould anticipated ouster by foreign and Vanderbilt interests and chose Captain Hayes as a compromise leader. The change aimed to remove Sage and Gould from the board, with Hayes replacing them to balance control and protect property interests amid rumored schemes with Chicago and Northwestern.
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Hayes
New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Russell Sage
Jay Gould
Gould
Vanderbilt
T Union Poetic
Chicago
Northwestern
Captain Hayes
Notorious horse thief captured by two boys near Miller township
J Madison Walker a notorious horse thief who has been jailed eight times since the war for horse stealing was captured early today at his mother's Miller township home by two farmer boys. He had been free one year and stolen eight horses in that period and was surrendered to authorities in Coatesville this state.
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Houstixepos
J. Madison Walker
Western Penitentiary
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Miller Township
Walker
Liberty
Coatesville
Van Loon murder case defense rests with rebuttal evidence
The defense finished presenting witnesses in the Van Loon murder trial. rebuttal evidence was offered today as testimony concluded and the prosecution prepared to proceed. The proceedings extended into the evening with statements by the Salton and remarks linked to former Senator Deans, and the court presiding.
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Lima
van Loon
Salton
Altter
Deans
Waka
Due date set for Monday by remaining arguments
The text notes that one more set of arguments will occur Monday with a due date on the seventh. The fragment mentions a forthcoming date and related proceedings.
Grant Monument corner stone ceremony planned in New York
On Grant's birthday the corner stone of the Grant Monument will be laid with a formal ceremony and procession. President Harrison and Cabinet officials, lawmakers, Gov Flower and staff, and many city leaders are invited. Mrs Grant and family plan to attend. Chauncey M Depew will deliver the oration and the event includes army and navy representation. The ceremony begins at 2 PM with a prayer and address, then a special train will return to Washington.
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Harrison
Porter
New York
Grant
General Grant
Flower
Brooklyn
Army
Navy
Grant Monument Association
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Wash
National Guard
Gee
North River
Republic
Horace Porter
Congress
Washington
Grover Cleveland Nominated Loyalists Rally in Cincinnati
A large Democratic mass meeting at the Odeon in Cincinnati endorsed Grover Cleveland for the presidential nomination. Speakers including Theodore Cook and William M. Ramsey urged Cleveland's candidacy, praising tariff reform and honest money, while denouncing Tammany and urging support from New York, Ohio, and beyond.
Mayor Edwin Hart Injured in Ship Fall at Sea
Mayor Edwin Stuart Hart dislocated his left shoulder and forearm after stumbling on a ship’s threshold aboard the Conemaugh near Philadelphia. He received aid from committee members and officers, was treated in Captain Spencer’s cabin, and returned to Philadelphia where he rests quietly.
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Philadelphia
Edwin & Stuart
Russia
Chester
Stuart
Francis B. Reeves
Robert Cogden
Charles J. Rogers
J. Williams
Captain Spencer
Swindler Fakes Lodge Seals On Visiting Cards
A man using aliases James B. Howard Walter A. Scott Arthur B. Wilson and others forced entry to Juniata Lodge L O O F in Houxtinepon and stamped many visiting cards with the lodge seal. He sent requests for money from lodges in Luray Wilmington Paterson and others and is thought to be moving toward Canada. He claims to be a steel engraver and is described as suave in speech.
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James B. Howard
Walter A. Scott
Arthur B. Wilson
Juniata Lodge
Luray
Wilmington
Del
Paterson
N. J
Ohio
Allen Lodge
Lima
Newark State
Canada
Harrison's Hold on Ohio Strengthened by Sherman Faction
Columns, C. April 23 Special reports the city primaries produced a near clean sweep for Sherman supporters. Among 27 state convention delegates, 22 favor Sherman and administration, with seven county delegates also backing them. This signals Nash and ex Prosecuting Attorney Huling as delegates to the State Convention amid a broader administration victory.
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Columses
Sherman
Administration
George E. Nash
Huling
Eea Vate
McKinley Honored by Eau Claire Linen and Pearl Button Club
An April 23 letter to the Eau Claire Chamber confirms William McKinsey Jr. was made a free member of the Linen and Pearl Button Club. The note expresses gratitude for the club’s distinction and mentions possible plans to meet in Minneapolis if travel occurs.
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Linen and Pearl Button Club
Eau CuaAtre
Wis
Pearl Button Club
Chamber
Con O
Eau Claire Linen and
Alianeapolis
Sam
William McKinesy, JR
Panic crushes crowd at Holyoke gym foundation laying
During the corner-stone ceremony for a YMCA gymnasium in Holyoke Massachusetts an iron girder failed under crowd weight. George A Woungman died. Mrs H Bere was injured. eleven others suffered injuries and a panic ensued as police contained the scene.
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Holyoke
Mass
Young Men’s Christian Association
George A Woungman
Mra Hbere
South Hadley Falls National Bank
Delegates Picked for State Republican Convention
Newark Colorado delegates chosen include Frank G. Warden H H Simmons J M Ickes L B Wing Major K Nichols F D Stone F M Carter J J Williams and Frank Smeth. Admin faction won a battle with Harrison and McKinley endorsed.
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Newark
Frank G. Warden
H. H. Simmons
J. M. Ickes
L. B. Wing
Major K. Nichols
F. D. Stone
F. M. Carter
J. J. Williams
Frank Smeth
Harrison
McKinley
Side Doors for Barber Shops In Ohio Sunday Ban
Ohio passes a new law banning barbering on Sundays with effect starting tomorrow. Barbers mostly accept the change though some note saloon practices show side-door service and argue juries have acquitted similar cases in police court, insisting customers require Sunday service to meet needs.
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Ohio
Crocrex
Barbera
Sherman Routs Foraker At Toledo In County Delegates
Sherman delegates selected in Toledo as the county stickler race ends in a decisive victory over Foraker. The result marks a shift away from Foraker’s traditional stronghold outside Cincinnati.
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Sherman
Foraker
Toledo
Tonzepo
Cincinnati
Cox Fleischman Fox Kelran Elected GOP Delegates
In Cincinnati on April 23 George B. Cox Charles Fleischman George B. Fox and Norman J. Kelran were chosen as National Republican delegates from two congressional districts. They are Foraker men and oppose Harrison.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Charles Fleischman
George B. Fox
Norman J. Kelran
Foraker
Harrison
N Haver Dem Primaries Pick Delegates to State Convention
New Haven Conn April 23 The Democratic primaries to elect delegates to the State Convention were held last evening Of the 16 voting precincts Colonel G N Osborne captured 14 as delegate to Chicago for Cleveland.
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New Haver
Conn
G. N. Osborne
Chicago
Immigrants Land 16,240 At Port In Week
Over the past week 16 240 immigrants were landed at the port marking the largest weekly total this year. This surge follows New Years and extends into April 23 with the high figure reported by port authorities.
Boston Republicans choose delegates to Minneapolis
In the Eighth district Republican convention Charles Fairchild of Boston and Edward Glines of Somerville were chosen as delegates to Minneapolis. Massillon Massillon to Have a State Convention notes Senator J Coxey of Massillon appointed to the committee of five.
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Boston
Charles Fairchild
Edward Glines
Somerville
Minneapolis
Massillon
J. &. Coxey
Local Party Leader Backs Town for 600 Delegates
A committee chair endorses the town as the host site for a gathering of 600 delegates. The plan includes use of a hall, band, free services, and ample hotel accommodations for attendees.
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Windiion
Urgent Blaine support drives Chicago club demand
The Chicago Blaine Club proposes that John Blaine accept a presidential nomination. Resolutions urge the people to bow to the majority will and back Blaine as the nation’s standard bearer focused on reciprocity.
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Chicago
Cuicano
Blaine Club
Blaine
Che Blaine
Lawa
Air
Jefferson County Republicans Endorse Harrison While Hidden McKinley Support Grows
In Steubenville Ohio on April 23 special dispatch reports Jefferson county Republicans back Harrison in a strong show of support for the national and state administrations. Yet an undercurrent favors McKinley and if a McKinley boom forms at the Cleveland convention next Wednesday the Jefferson county delegation will back it. The county platform also praises Blaine and McKinley and Richards for Congress. Delegates to the State Convention include R Sherrard Winfield Scott J C Butte Frank Spearman W K R Johnson Brettle D M Welday and A Hayes. Judicial Convention delegates named include M Cook J Dunbar Dic Rogers Robert McGowen David Simpson M B Edwards James E erso M Wadle and L W Suther.
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Jefferson County
Steubenville
Ohio
John Sherman
Sherman
Harrison
McKinley
Cleveland
Blaine
Richards
Congress
R. Sherrard
Winfield Scott
J. C. Butte
Frank Spearman
W. K R. Johnson
B. Taylor
Brettle
D. M. Welday
Mansfield Democrats Honor Anti Free Silver Champion Harter
Congressmen M D Harter arrived in Mansfield to a 500 strong crowd at the depot. Hon J P Seward welcomed him and praised his stance against free coinage. Harter thanked the audience, spoke at length, and defended the Democratic minority. A non partisan reception followed before he left for Canton.
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Mansfield
M. D. Harter
Zanesville
J. P. Seward
Harter
Canton
Morgan Holds the Key to the Congressional Nomination Situation
East Liverpool Ohio reports Judge King of Mahoning carried the city for Congress with 15 delegates. Billingsley carried 40 to 45 of 71 in the county. the rest split between King and Monaghan. King allegedly holds significant support in Columbiana and Mahoning, with Morgan of Stark leading the overall numbers at 95. Harvey elected auditor with 1,295 votes.
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East Liverpool
King
Mahoning
Congress
Billingsley
Monaghan
East Palestine
Fairfield
Columbiana
Morgan
Stark
Harvey
Eee
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket at Columbus Convention
In Columbus C April 23 special the Prohibitionists held a large convention naming a full ticket and adopting a resolution alarmed by growing immorality due to non enforcement of temperance and Sabbath laws. They condemn the liquor oligarchy and urge voters to seek better government with conscience.
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Columbes
Columbus
Franklin County
Twenty-first District GOP Elects Delegates at Cleveland Convention
In Cleveland on April 23 Colonel Louis Black and Amos Denison were chosen as delegates to the Minneapolis convention amid local party maneuvering. The session referenced internal disputes and potential challenges if opposing factions intervene in the race.
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Cleveland
Louis Black
Amos Denison
Minneapolis
Harrison Moo
WEDS HER AT LAST In a quiet Stratford Hotel ceremony
Philadelphia report details the noon wedding of Mr. John Hecksher and Mrs. Henry Winthrop Gray nee Miss Travers at the Hotel Stratford. The private ceremony involved only the couple and the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mary Travers, with travel plans undisclosed. The piece recalls the famed 1873 Heckscher Gray duel and its social fallout.
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Philadelphia
John Heckscher
Henry Winthrop Gray
Miss Travers
Stratford
Thomas A. Hoyt
Chambers Presbyterian Church
Mary Travers
Lakewood
N J
Travers
New York
Fragmentary political row spills into jail scene
A garbled passage hints at a hurried confrontation involving private headquarters, a cabal, and demands directed at a national political body. The wording suggests a tense negotiation or coercive pressure connected to a respected committee, with unclear details.
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National Democratic Committee
Love-Sick Jeweler Sues For 25000 Damages
New York special report states Bernard Goldberg, a jeweler, sues Tillie Rosenberg for breach of promise of marriage. He recounts engagement declared March 6 with two receptions and family blessings, then Rosenberg allegedly rejected him. He seeks an order of arrest and $25,000.
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New York
Bernard Goldberg
Tillie Rosenberg
Goldberg
Henry Street
Miss Rosenberg
Gove
Miss Osenberg
Odd Suspect Nabbed For Following Ladies In Oakland
Detective Sterck arrested a man calling himself Samuel Langsdale from Allegheny in Oakland for following and harassing women. No charges yet. authorities note prior complaints of a similar pervert in Oakland and East Liberty.
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Sterck
Oakland
Samuel Langsdale
Allegheny
Fourteenth Ward
Penn Avenue
Diamond Market
Ator
Keny
East Liberty
Boston Considers Deerfield River Water Plan
The Boston water board outlines a $20,000,000 scheme to import water from the Deerfield river, surveying ground 90 miles away and claiming it would supply Boston for 50 years. The plan would require wiping out two Franklin County villages Colerain and Charlemont, affecting about 2,700 residents.
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Boston
Boston Water Board
Deerfield River
Water Board
Deerfield
Fitchburg
Franklin County
Colerain
Charlemont
A Child Narrowly Escapes Collision on Penn Avenue
A five year old girl named Johnston crossed Penn avenue at Eighteenth street when Citizens' streetcar No 123 struck her cow catcher. The car halted after she was flung onto it and then found seated unharmed on the cow catcher. The child suffered no injury in the miraculous episode.
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Johnston
Penn Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Citizens’ Line
Gripman
Power Challenged by Stoddard Forgery Letter
Springfield reports a sensational communication signed by Edwin W. Stoddard, a jailed forger, directed to David Power a prominent Democratic figure. The note, tied to Hill’s national ticket and county boss influence, hints at a plot and urges cautious handling to avoid displeasing Hill supporters.
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Mass
The
Daily News
David Power
Hill
Edwin W. Stoddard
Jersey City
N. J
Winnie Davis
Irye
David Ben= Hill
Pareket
Oe Hille
Benohisen
Tracy Knocks Out Platt In Tussle For Delegates
In Minneapolis a Republican convention chose two delegates and alternates from each Kings County district. The Tracy Willis faction won six of eight seats in the Second Fourth and Fifth districts while Platt Nathan backed delegates carried the Third district. The split highlighted ongoing intra party rivalry during the delegate selection.
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New Yor
Kings County
Minneapolis
Tracy-Willis
Platt
Esite
Supreme Court settles Bourne will dispute over Rice heirs
The Supreme Court rules against Allan Thorndyke Rice heirs Beaton Newport R. L. April 21. The contest over Mary M Bourne's will ends with the decision shutting out Rice heirs. The property is valued at $135000.
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Newport
R. L
Mary M. Bourne
Allan Thorndyke Rice
Supreme Court
Rice
Boy Archer of Burglaries Confesses After Capture
John C. Bishop a 17 year old Kansas City youth admits to a month of burglaries including two streetcar robberies and nine personal holdups. He claims debt drove him to crime and tells of disguises pistols and a pistol duel with a conductor. Police recover revolver and other items from a hollow tree and note possible insanity from cigarette habit.
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Kansas City
John C. Bishop
Gordon
Alexander Street
Myrtle Avenue
Jack Wright
Spanish Main
1725
Mont
Bishop
East Side
Archbishops Hyan May Be Named Cardinal
Philadelphia reports rumors from Rome that an American cardinal appointment may be issued. The suggested names include Archbishop Egan of Philadelphia Corrigan of New York and Ireland of St Paul with Egan the possible local nominee and Corrigan and Ireland as alternatives.
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Philadelphia
Yan
Rome
America
Egan
Corrigan
New York
Ireland
St. Paul
A Few More California Tremors
Sacramento reports minor earthquake shocks from 11 PM to sunrise with barely noticeable tremors. No damage or injuries reported. Territorial seismic activity remains under observation by authorities.
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California
Sacramento
Tas Dispatch Directory Classified Summary
The Dispatch Directory lists page by page contents for readers as a two part issue. It outlines sections including Liczexst Cover Resorts GlapSsToNE's PowEs a minister's novel Merion college politics convention wants to let form saves real estate notices and miscellaneous notices. It also notes fashion and stage news with names like Rosa Bonheue and Ada Bache Cone and Parasol fashion trends.
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