The Theosophical Convention Opens With Blavatsky Message
Boston, April 26. The American Theosophical Society convened with about 50 delegates, including Mrs. Besant and Dr. Keightley. The meeting heard Mme Blavatsky’s four page message read by Mrs. Besant, urged unity, warned of internal strife, and called for Oriental teachers and funds.
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Bostox
American Theosophical Societies
Arthur R. Griggs
E. B. Rembo
California
Robert Crosbie
Boston
Secre
Acule Besant
Archibald Keightley
London
Ban Chandra Sen Saraewati
United States
Marry L. Farrington
Judge
Elliott Cones
Indiana
General Secretary
Olcott
B. Keightly Wa
India
Mra. J.C. Verplanck
Theosophic Society
New York
Buck
Cable Mme. Blavatelr
Hel I!ness
Thamas
Colonel Olcott
Mme. Blavatsky
Ati
Madame Blavatsky
England
Annie Besant
Amerca
Liverpool
New Castle
Bradford
West of England
Dublin
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
Countess of Caithbness
Duchess de Pomar
Nice
Bertrand Keightly
America
Archibald Keightly
Bellamy
Scch
W. Q. Judge
A. H. Spencer
Alexander Fullerton
E.A. Neresheimer
J. D. Buck
A. B. Griggs
A. P. Buchman
Kate Hillard
Brooklyn
Beatrice
International YWCA Scranton Convention Adjourns
The International Young Women's Christian Association convention adjourned in Scranton after electing an Executive Committee. The body protested the World’s Fair opening on Sunday. Re-elected Chicago members J W Farwell W W Varsdeil L W Merser J E Brown B A Kean L D Wishard. New members Mrs L Phillips Providence and others joined the committee.
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Screantoon
International Young Women's Christian Association
Mesdames
J. W. Farwell
W. W. Varsdeil
L. W. Merser
J. E Brown
A. Kean
L. D. Wishard
Chicago
L. Phillips
Providence
C. K. Adams
Ithaca
Mary Gouldy
Newburg
N. Y
Heber Newton and Professor Briggs Topic at Ethics Talk
A lecturer addressed the Society for Ethical Culture in Chickering Hall, speaking on religious leadership without naming individuals explicitly. He cited that Episcopal and Presbyterian clergy and professors faced scrutiny or debate in the context of ethics and culture.
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Briggs
Dibfatch
New Yorks
Mangasarian
Heber Newton
Prof
Society For Ethical Culture
Chickering Hall
Clergy clash over creed and Brigg s heresy debate
The article notes tensions within the church as orthodox members push to purge dissenters while some ministers defend Prof. Briggs. Rev Madison Peters of Bloomingdale Reformed Dutch Church protests the 116 clerical remonstrance and 650 laymen, arguing the document drives away believers. He likens churchmen to carnivorous fighters, preferring direct dog fights to sectarian expulsions.
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Madison Peters
Bloomingdale
Miss Dickinson Lectures on Personal Liberty at Broadway Theater
Anna Dickinson delivers a controversial lecture after a Cleopatra performance, attacking the Republican Party and public figures including Wanamaker Clarkson and Quay. Audience members, especially women in orchestra seats, leave in protest as she discusses her asylum confinement and alleged conspiracies.
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Quay
Clarkson
Wanamaker
Dudley
Eromarka
New York
Cleopatra
Broadway
Anna Dickinson
Miss Dickinson
Republican Party
Danville
J.S. Clarkson
W. W. Dudley
Senator Quay
Ex-warden McClaughrey Offered Chicago Police Post
Major R W McClaughrey ex warden of Joliet and former Pennsylvania Reformatory head said he was offered the General Superintendent job for the Chicago police. He has not decided. The move aims to depoliticize the force. Mayor elect Washburne faces eligibility questions as he is not a Chicago resident. Ex Captain Michael J Schasck named as Assistant Superintendent who pursued the Haymarket case.
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Allegheny County
Chicago Police
Chicago
R. W. Mc Claughrey
Joliet Penitentiary
Pennsylvania Reformatory
Huntingdon
McClaughrey
Vicksburg
Washburne
Michael J. Schasck
Haymarket
Quay
Andrews
Morrison
State Committee
Amos H. Mylin
Lancaster County
C. L. Magee
West
Harry Hall
Mercer County
Chinaman and White Woman Wed in Texas First
In San Antonio a Chinese man Sue Lee married white woman Annie Livingston in a private ceremony performed by a Negro preacher T C Dunham. He used the name Lee Thompson and she Mamie Wilson. The couple face potential nonrecognition due to miscegenation laws.
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San Antonio
Tex
Texas
Sue Lee
Lee Thompson
Annie Livingston
Mamie Wilson
T.C. Dunham
Lawson
Initiation Fears For Young Harold Schug
In Eastex on April 26 Harold Schug aged 6 son of Councilman Schug regained consciousness but cannot recall events from Thursday night. He says four older boys aged 9 to 12 threatened him and initiated him by throwing him down and sitting on him. They carried him home claiming he had fallen. He suffers internal injuries and may die.
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Eastex
Harold Schug
Schug
Hin
Mortal injuries in carriage accident near Cleves
Mrs Bettie Eaton of North Bend was mortally injured when a breeching broke and the harness failed, causing a buggy to plunge down a bank as a horse pulled by Miss Moore veered. Miss Moore escaped serious harm. Miss Anna Moore, visiting from Chicago, was with them. The accident occurred en route from Cleves to North Bend, and Mrs Eaton later died at a friend’s house.
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President Harrison
Pacific Coast
John Harrison
Kansas City
Bettie Eaton
North Bend
Cleves
Miss Moore
Eaton
Ano Moore
Chicago
Cumminsville
Grossman
Anna Moore
Hughes
Archibald Eaton
el Paso
Texas
Mystery prisoner Landis narrows escapes across Beaver Falls
Samuel Landis and his daughter allegedly shoplift fish at a Beaver Falls grocery then threaten the owner and are arrested. Police later find he attempted to steal clothing at Whitla, claims hypnotism left him unable to recall events. Locks were torn from the jail and hidden in a wash basin. Landis says his mind is blank from entry to exit.
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Beaver Fallls
Samuel Landis
Hoe
Whitla
Landis
Eastern horticul turists oppose California candidate for department chief
In Curiaco on April 26 Eastern horticulturists protested the California nominee for the Department of Horticulture chief. Michael Doyle of Rochester spoke for a Chicago meeting delegation led by Frank Geboie and E L Stanley. They argued New York counties ship greater trust and apple growers oppose semi tropical interests amid three Californians named Walter Maxwell Frank A Kimball and General Chipman.
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Curiaco
California
Department of Horticulture
Davis
Chicago
Michael Doyle
Rochester
N. Y
Frank ,Geboie
Lockport
P. H
Walter Maxwell
General Chipman
Frank A. Kimball
WILY PROPERTY OWNERS
Washington April 26 A Park Commission report reveals vandalism by owners resisting the Rock Creek National Park boundaries. Some property holders cut trees to increase later value, while the commission moves to restrain further tree cutting and proceed with park boundary formation.
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Wash Digton
The
Park Commission
Rock Creek National Park
Banquet of Cats Draws Attention in Norwics Society
Norwics April 26 Miss Jane Osgood, a wealthy local resident, is noted for her fondness of cats. In her luxurious house she keeps a large, beautiful feline collection that captivates visitors and locals alike.
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Fefaciat
Telecha
Norwics
Conxy
Jane Osgood
Sara Bernhardt Storms Opera House Scene Shifters
San Francisco April 26 Sara Bernhardt after a performance intervened when her Turkish servant Angelo was beaten by Grand Opera House scene-shifters. She halted the show, demanded removal of the attackers and, with police escort, left the venue with Angelo.
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Dispatch
San Francisco
Sara Bernhardt
Angela
Monsignor Bouvier
Bernhardt
Escarpia
Donnybrook Fair
Sara
Angelo
Secret conference averts miners eight hour strike
Report that coal operators met with Samuel Gompers in New York to discuss the May 1 eight hour strike. Gompers denied changes but confirmed a special Executive Council meeting with Chris Evans and P J McGuire. A labor leader suggested a possible nationwide compromise without a definite outcome.
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Gompers
New York
Samuel Gowpers
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Gompers
Executive Council of the Federation
Chris Evans
P. J. McGuire
Carpenters
Pennsylvania
Poisoning of Mrs Barnaby in Denver Attributed to Arsenic
Denver April 26. Prof Sewall reports Mrs Josephine Barnaby of Providence Kt L was poisoned while visiting Denver. He says the bottle lacked whisky and traced no alcohol. Analysis suggests soluble arsenic, likely Fowler's solution, about two grains per ounce in the liquid.
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Denver
Josephine Barnaby
Providence
Kt. L
Sewall
Prehistoric Masonry Found in Indiana Town
In Houxstxctox Indiana on April 6 a hemispherical mass of prehistoric masonry was unearthed on D A Purvenance’s lot. The six foot diameter structure was formed of flag stones six inches thick with an empty vault beneath. The stones bore marks unseen in the region.
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Yeasterday
D. A. Purvenance
Sailor from Curacao Arrested in Ripper Case
A tall sailor from Curacao, aboard the steamship Philadelphia, was arrested at Oak Street station as detectives press the Frenchy Ripper investigation. Police suspect the cousin of Frenchy. witnesses place him near possible crime scenes and hotel sites while crews guard against mob violence.
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New York
Catchin
Frenchy
Ripper
Jak Street
Francois
Jack
Inspector Byrnes
Philadelphia
D” Line
Sphia
Curacao
Oak Street
Oak and
Water Streets
Dublin
Mary
Shakespeare
Williams
Byrnes
Willams
McLaughlin
Mulholland
John O'Brien
City Hall Park
Captain O'Connor
Bowery
Jack the Rippat
Wall a Wall a lynching unsettles Fort Walla Walla area
News from Walla Walla on April 26 reports a lynching by soldiers of Hunt Friday night. Judge Upton asks Colonel Compton at Fort Walla Walla for aid to find and punish the guilty, while the grand jury is summoned to investigate the tragedy.
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WaLla WalLa
Wasa
Hunt
Superior
Upton
Colonel Compton
Fort Walla Walla
Compton
Gran Jory
War Department
Counterfeit Treasury Note Appears Near Perfect
A staff correspondent reports Treasury officials and Chief Meredith refuse to discuss a near perfect counterfeit note circulating nationwide. Experts suspect a reproduction from a genuine plate created by an impression transfer method, possibly within the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, raising questions about security and the accuracy of the first counterfeit. Captain Meredith cites prior claims of perfect engraving as mistaken and urges correction to prevent improvements in later falsifications.
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Wasumoros
Treasury Department
Meredith
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Treasury
Secret Service
Bopp Ty
Casilear
Census official explains debt data scope in letter
Commissioner Porter of the Census Office replies to Mr. McLallin of Topeka arguing about recorded indebtedness. Porter says the bureau is limited by law to farm and home indebtedness and does not include all real estate mortgage debt. He defends including interest with principal mortgages to avoid misrepresentation of amounts and rates.
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Washington
Porter
Census Office
N. MecLallin
Topeka
Kas
McLallin
Census Bureau
Iso
Treasury moves to end 4 percent bond redemptions
Secretary Foster announces discontinuation of redemptions on the 4 percent bonds to reserve funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The rescission of the October 9 1890 circular and public notice of future actions are stated, seen as first step to prepare the Treasury for heavy obligations ahead of Congress convening.
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Washington
Foster
Department
Treasury
Congress
Smiled on Her Old Lover Ends in Fatal Wounding
In Arkansas on April 26 James Pappan, a Raw Indian, married Miss Fannie Cross formerly of Mount Gilead Ohio to whom Robert Warrin a cowboy had once paid attention as a lover. At Kaw Agency a dance led to a quarrel between Pappan and Warrin culminating in Pappan being shot through the lungs and mortally wounded, while Mrs. Pappan received severe accidental injuries.
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Arkansas
James Pappan
Fannie Cross
Mount Gilead
Whem
Robert Warrin
Kaw Agency
Pappan
Waarrin
Warrin
Pappaa
Miss Frances Burgett Leads Cloudburst Rescue
Miss Frances Burgett and a Sunoday school class of 12 were caught in a rainstorm near Lewistown and nearly drowned when a cloudburst struck. Neighbors aided the party to prevent a calamity.
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Lewistowns
Inn
Frances Burgett
Sunoday
Lewistown
Youthful Imitator Sets Fire as Organ Plays
A 13 year old boy, Joseph Peck, started a fire in his father’s Logan Court House area home by setting a bed aflame. He played an organ during the blaze, which destroyed the house though the fire was finally extinguished.
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Cuargssurg
W. Va
Logan Court House
Joseph Peck
Teac
Spectacular GOP race for 1892 Pennsylvania tickets
The 1892 Pennsylvania Republican State Convention faces a free for all for Auditor General and State Treasurer. Thompson appears strongest for Treasurer, with Finley and Taggart among contenders. Quay will not dictate nominations, though he may favor Burdick for Treasurer.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Magee
Thompson
Granger
House
Finley
Washington County
Taggart
Montgomery County
Cameron
Don
Itvely
Representative Burdick
McKean County
Burdick
Strange death by own hand over unseen beloved
Charles Patterson, after alighting from a Tennessee train at Maced on a whim, spoke of a woman he never met and fled to Scotland where he killed himself with a pocket knife at eight o clock. His final words claimed he was dying for her.
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Savannah
Charles Patterson
East Tennessee Railroad
Maced
Helena
Scotland
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