Parnell Defection Threat Looms Over Irish Politics
Reading from Lexnos on Aug 1, the article reports Dillon and O'Brien’s decision to repudiate Parnell and the impact on Irish leadership. It notes Dwyer Gray’s defection, changes at the Freeman's Journal, and Croke’s mediator role. Parnell plans to fight to the last, aiming to influence the upcoming general election.
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Lexnos
Jobe Dillon
William O'Brien
Parnell
Friends of Ireland
Dan
Ceshling Parnell
Galway Feil
Dillon
O'Brien
Taebyell
Perger Gray
Cork
Po Putes
Pernel Wes
House of Commons
Ireland
Tharhes
Genoa Panorama Treason Case Fizzles As Fraud Claim
A spy scare over drawings of Genoa fortifications collapses when a panorama intended for a tourist guide is released. The widow of a Lithography Works owner and 12 workers were briefly arrested. apologies followed and plans for legal action against authorities began.
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Lowpom
Aug
L—Ltaly
France
Canrcis
Karl
Como
Hum
Gen
Paris
Sienoria Pastion
Genoa
Disappointed Londoners At World’s Fair Luncheon
Guests at a London luncheon for the World's Fair heard no Chauncey M Depew as he was suddenly summoned to Vienna to join Cornelius Vanderbilt. The assembly pressed on with the program despite the absence of the famed orator.
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Chauncey Depew
J Lowpes
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Vienna
Corvelius Vanderbilt
Moses P
Notable guests at Handy's address in Boston and London circles
In the evening the commissioners were dined by Josiah Caldwell of Boston and London, with guests including Colonel Ochiltree Steele Mackaye Charles Windham Creighton Webb and Colonel William Schaeffer. Imre See returned to London from Spain to gather data for the New York celebration of the fourth centennial of America’s discovery, visiting Madrid libraries and museums.
Prayers Against Gambling Stir at Nottingham Con ference
The Wesleyan Conference at Nottingham spends an hour praying for the Prince of Wales and other gamblers. It denounces racing at Goodwood and betting linked to royal patronage and notes a push to suppress Monte Carlo gambling. Queen Regent Christiana’s actions provoke public fury and talk of frontier gambling schemes. Judge Bayley rules a servant must wear a cap, sparking fear of domestic mutinies as wives urge firms to hire cap-compliant help.
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Prince of Wales
Spain
Monte Carlo
Nottingham
Goodwood
Gaerne
London
Caion
Christiana
Ban Sebastian
Alfonso
Fuscterrabie
San Sebastian
Continental hotels suffer as European business falters
Loxipox August reports Continental hotelkeepers enduring a harsh season due to the Barings wreck. Europe’s social and financial system remains unsettled, with only American travelers thriving. In Germany hotels fear closure without American guests, while Paris and other spots show varying fortunes as Americans spend more than ever.
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Loxipox
Bayreuth
Epirus
Wagner
Aix Les Bains
America
Europe
Germany
Paria
Manan
Bon Mauroche
Paris Mystery Solved as Concierge Slain by Glass Fall
Paris police reportedly solved a complex case after a concierge in Rue Gaudot de Mauroy was found with a deep throat wound. An autopsy indicated she fell while cleaning a window, breaking a pane that caused the fatal cut. The room showed no weapon and the door remained the only entry.
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Paris
Rue Gaudot de Mauroy
Madeliene
Madame Reccevault
Iba Peputratee
Recoevanlt
Husband
Shysician
Madame Det
Hollow Enthusiasm For Franco Russian Ties In France
Reports from French and Russian observers reveal artificial enthusiasm in Russia for France. St Petersburg dispatches cite police rigging crowds to cheer during a visit by 200 French sailors. French chauvinists fear England’s stance in the Triple Alliance shifting with talk of a Russian English visit.
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Loxspox
France
St. Petersburg
Tiras
England
Russia
King Alfonso Receives Moorish Envoys in San Sebastian
Lospexs Aug 1 King Alfonso assists his mother to receive ambassadors of the Sultan of Morocco. The young king tootted the ambassador to view Toledo arms tapestries and silver and gold tea services destined for the Sultan. Observers noted the resemblance between Spanish nobles and Moorish guests in dress and demeanor.
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Lospexs
Alfonso
San Sebastian
Morocco
Toledo
Badges of Servitude in London Caps Debate
London editorial debate over domestic servants wearing caps quoted Judge Bayley of Westminster County Court. Correspondence questions whether caps are required, sparked by a dismissal at short notice for de-
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Londox
London
Daring Pedestrian Heads for Paris With Dog on Quest
Russian lieutenant Backmontof, who walked from Vladivostock to St Petersburg in 18 months, now travels on foot from Moscow to Paris with a small gray dog. French patriots expect demonstrations and cheering crowds as the pair crosses towns, amid festive eating and drinking plans tied to the Russian alliance.
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France
J Lonpos
Backmontof
Vladivostock
St. Boenbans
Paris
Biberia
Bask
Siberia
Cured by prayer in New Jersey cancer cure claim
Mary Paul of New Brunswick, living with Captain and Mrs. Johnson of the Salvation Army, says prayer instant cured her long battle with breast cancer after ten years of pain and failed operations. Her daughter in law reports a morning prayer led to relief and a dramatic act of throwing medicines from a window.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Mary Paul
Johnson
Salvation Army
Stan
Shaken by Shakers in Indiana Sighted at Monroe County
Strange manifestations of spirit power by Mount Ebal Shakers in Monroe County Indiana trigger meetings at Reeds station. Women exhibit violent jerking and shaking during services. several converts show extreme effects and some reportedly become insane.
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Indiana
Mount Ebal
Pennypacker’s Luck Engagement Reported in City of Mexico
A Pennsylvanian named Pennypacker is engaged to a member of one of the best families. The notice records a betrothal in Mexico and hints at social connections, with minimal details on the individuals or exact relations.
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Pennypacker
City of
Mexico
Bargain Suits and Pants Offered Tomorrow in Pittsburg
Tomorrow about 800 men’s cassimere and cheviot suits go on sale for 5 60 with sacks or cutaway frocks in about 15 patterns. The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co at Grant and Diamond streets clears tables for fair goods. Also 1000 pairs of stylish worsted pants for 149. Displayed in root street show windows.
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Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Revel of Spooks at Cassadaga Lake Gathering
A Meadville dispatch describes Cassadaga Lake as a focal point for diverse Spiritualist views with mediums and skeptics. It recounts Seance demonstrations by Signor Green and Signor G Green including lace making, slate writing, and tests of mind reading, plus criticisms of perceived fraud and notes on the interplay of belief and science.
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Cassapaca Lars
Cassadaga Lake
Grand Hotel
Canes
Slate
J. Pilegmental
M. A. Kaleller
Slate Re
Effie Mesa
Rubber King of Pars Scores Control of Global Supply
Baron de Gondoviz, nicknamed the Rubber King of Pars, announces a deal with English rubber holders to form a $25,000,000 syndicate aimed at controlling the world supply. The plan centers on伦 London bankers and Martinhurst & Co., with half the world’s rubber stored in New York and London and the rest in Para. American manufacturers reportedly hold stocks sufficient for a summer.
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Baron de Gondoviz
Pars
London
Para
de Gondover
Martinhurst & Co
Pugilism Law Gap In Iowa Fight Penalties
Boone Iowa reports that after the Terpin Pitts contest authorities found no statute punishing principals in prize fighting if no disturbance occurs. Only a $100 fine for fighting in an angry display, a loophole overlooked by law and sport circles, risking continued bouts under lax oversight.
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Inns
Elee
Iowa
Excursion Trains Pass Through in Orderly Niagara Run
Ten trains of ten cars each, crowded with excursionists, rolled through here toward Niagara Falls. The cars stood twenty minutes apart, drawing astonished looks from locals as the impressive procession moved on. The event drew attention across the state.
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Lims
Pspequal Telegrgm
Lora
Niagara Falls
The Man in the Case in Love Habeas Hearing Continues
The Love habeas corpus hearing before Judges Kennedy and Porter was continued with testimony from Del Stevens and others. Stevens denied kissing Mrs. Love and described interactions, while relatives testified to Mrs. Love’s character and the couple’s family circumstances. The session adjourned to 10 o'clock next Friday morning.
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Porter
Sullivan
Mr. Love
Richardson
del” Stevens
Stevens
Emooth
Lova
Mrs. Love
Sweety
Common Pleas
Jud Porter
Bond Set After Dispute Over Clay Neighbor Case
Alder man MacMastera ordered bail for John Dacey pending court on a surety charge arising from a dispute involving a neighbor, Lady William Sexton, a next door resident, with allegations tied to property grievances.
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John Dacey
MacMastera
William Sexton
Physician killed in bludgeon attack at Higginsville
Dr BF Wilson of Higginsville Missouri died from a blow inflicted by neighbor Ferdinand Butler on the evening of August 28. Butler was jailed pending hearing. Wilson, Butler’s physician, had treated Butler’s invalid wife. The weapon a grasshook penetrated the skull and brain. Witnesses did not exist. Wilson died after a postmortem confirmed brain injury. Remains were taken to Blazer Missouri for interment.
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Texas
Prussia
Keelers
Germany
Keeler
Ville
Mrs. Love
Mr. Love
Love
Stevens
Mr. Sullivan
LexixotTos
BF. Wilson
Higginsville
Ferdinand Butler
Butler
Wilson
Marshal Bennett
Bennett
Blazer
G A. R
Lost Her Diamonds A Porch Climber Robbery in St Louis
Rena Elza keeper of a Chestnut street resort reports a bold theft. A diamond bracelet and $100 hidden in a dresser were taken after she left her room to answer the supper bell. Jewelry valued at 1500 dollars including rings bracelets a necklace and a breast pin disappeared. Detectives suspect porch access from an adjoining house and forced entry to reach her room. No suspects identified.
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St. Louis
Rena
Huge iron deal to consolidate eight great concerns
report on the proposed merger of the Chicago and Minnesota Ore Company with the Minnesota Iron Company, owner of Tower mines and the Duluth and Iron Range Railway. the plan would create a single firm with about 40 000 acres and roughly 17 million dollars in capital, controlling mining land, a railway, and several claims, many yet untested.
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Chicago and Minnesota Ore Company
Minnesota Iron Company
Tower Mines
Duluth and Tron Range
Yeans
Duluth and Iron Range Road
Chicago and
Minnesota
Vermilion Range
Chandler Iron Company
Minnesota Iron Posem Ent Aero
Ex Mayor Thomas R. Cowell Funeral in Oil City
The funeral of ex Mayor Thomas R. Cowell drew an unprecedented crowd at Christ Episcopal Church, with large turnouts from Company D N G P Oil City fore the Mayor ex Mayors and several Masonic and other fraternal bodies. Florals included a Pittsburg gift Maltese cross of roses carnations and immortelle denoting the thirty second degree of Masonry.
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Oil City
Thomas R. Cowell
Christ Episcopal Church
Company D, N. G. P
Oil Citiefore
Orenstein Knights of Macoshees
Knights of Honor
Talbot Commandery
G. A Et
Oil Exchanges
Tailors’ Association
Petrolia Lodge F
A. M
Masons
Wildtery
Titusville
Meakville
Pittsburg
The Last of the Miamis Dying Chief Godfrey
Fr Warsz Lyp reports James B R Godfrey Chief and last of Miami Indians living on a reservation south of the city is dying. He is aged between 75 and 100. About 75 to 100 descendants reside on the reserve. The chief preferred leisure to labor and enjoyed smoking with visitors while recounting warrior days.
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Fr. Warsz
James BR. Godfrey
Two Proctor Knott Speeches Spark Duluth Debate in Congress
The humorous Kentucky congressman Proctor Knott, famed for his Duluth speech, is praised for shaping debate against a land grant bill for the Bayfield and San Croix River Railroad. The piece contrasts Knott’s sustained humor with other rhetoric and notes how his 15 minute floor stretch killed the bill, while discussing differences between wit and humor and citing his crossfire with Eugene Wilson over time limits.
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Cwarrray Rox
Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Duluth
Sam
Knott
Bayfield and
Thas
Cox
Eugene Wilson
Minnesota
Assu
Wso
Wilson
Sylvania Sven
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