Demand the Ballot for Universal Suffrage in Europe
The piece reports grave fears of trouble and possible bloodshed over universal suffrage in Belgium with a planned general strike on September 1. It notes rising socialism in England, labor strikes in Wales, dock workers clashes, and political tensions involving figures like Bill Tillett and Sir William Lewis, amid calls for an eight hour day and labor reforms.
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Belgium
England
Loxpox
Brussels
France
Germany
National cooperative festival crowds Crystal Palace displays
About 40,000 workers gathered at Crystal Palace for the third national cooperative festival. The program featured a large flower show with garden exhibits by workmen, industry displays showing skilled trades, cooperative workshop products, and a 5,000-voice workers choir. Proponents tout the event as proof of self managed progress without state aid while anti socialists question its implications.
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Crystal Palaee
Burial at Westminster Abbey for Cardinal Newman Proposed
A radical proposal from influential figures urges Westminster Abbey to host Cardinal Newman's burial with a special act of Parliament required. Roman Catholic rites would govern the interment, making the Abbey a Catholic place of worship, a move deemed legally and theologically unlikely yet passionately supported by admirers.
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NY Dunlap
Cardinal Newman
Westminster Abbey
Dean Stanley
Will of Duke of Manchester Limits Heir and Widow
The will proved for the late Duke of Manchester assigns a life third to the current Duke Lord Mandeville, restricts creditors, and excludes the Dowager Duchess Consuella Yzuaga from personal bequests. The widow’s life interest ends with her widowhood. The heir, now Lord Mandeville, bears a 13s bar on Kinbolton title.
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Manchester
Consuella Yzuaga
Ravensi la
Marquis of
Hartington
William Angus Drogo
Mandevillie
Lord Montague of
Kinbolton
Czar Anger, Kaiser Visit Mark Balkans and Armenia Talk
In August dispatches, the Czar resents possible Kaiser plans and Bulgaria turmoil. Aims to pivot from the Balkans to Armenia amid reports of Turkish misrule and growing Russian military mobilization along the frontier as the Kaiser prepares to visit.
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Armenia
Crerartor
Lowpox
Crimea
Osborne
Caprivi
M. de Giers
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Balkans
Constantinople
Russia
Europe
Asia Minor
Sunday Observance Spreads in Paris Shops and Offices
Paris August 16 reports Sunday observance spreading from English practice. Fashionable shops close on Sundays, railways stop counting Sundays for shipments, and after September 1 the post office will close at 6 PM ending evening deliveries. Change eases burdens for many Parisians though domestic routines largely unchanged.
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Paris
Kicking on Funeral Expenses Amid Royal Pledges
Lexpos reports Kaiser Wilhelm plans yearly visits to Osborne and Queen Victoria expands her private residence at personal cost. A new banqueting hall will cost £20,000 to complete, funded privately rather than taxpayer money, signaling royal budget tensions as MPs object to £180 for a duchess burial and £10 deemed enough for a miner representative.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Osborne
Queen Victoria
House of Commons
Duchess of Cambridge
Conybeare
Michael Davitt's Plan to Relieve Potato Blight Distress
Michael Davitt proposes rapid relief from the potato blight crisis by planting alternative vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage between now and March. He calls for a consultation among the churches and ministers and urges railway construction to address the scale of the threat, warning against ordinary demoralizing relief and stressing practical nourishment for spring 1891.
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Duslaap
Michael Davitt
Logbook Falsification At Roche's Point Noted
In August 7, officials report the Inman Line steamer City of New York passed Roche's Point at 1 30 P M Greenwich time while the Teutonic logged 2 15 P M. The City of New York log matches official records, but the Teutonic log shows a 28 minute later departure.
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Queenstown
Inman Line
City of New York
City of
New York
Teutonic
No Irish Cardinal Likely As Vatican Favors German Prelate
Rome reports that Irish bishops are unlikely to be raised to the cardinalate for now. The vacancy from Cardinal Newman’s death may go to a noted German scholar and prelate. The Pope condemns English MPs attacks on Sir Linton Simmons and protests Maltese press hostility toward the Bishop of Malta.
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Rome
Vatican
Ordiowlate
Sacred College
Cardinal Newman
Pope
House of Commons
Linton Simmons
Eternal City
Malta
Senate Bristles as Lottery Bill Passes House and Quay Presses
The House passed the anti lottery measure while the Senate backed river and harbor funding. Edmunds warned the Treasury would soon fall $50 million short as Quay moved to force a vote on his tariff resolution amid stiff Republican opposition.
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Quay
Senate
House
Edmunds
Treasury
River and Harbor Bill Passed After Senate Debate
The Senate debated river and harbor funding with Mr. Edmunds arguing against a $26,000,000 appropriation and proposing $13,000,000 annually plus unspent 1888 funds. Mr. Frye defended the measure, citing deeper rivers, growing commerce, and engineer estimates. A conference was requested with conferees Frye Dolph and Ransom appointed.
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Edmonds
Frye
Wassiiogton
Bate
Tennessee
Edmunds
Treasury
Senate
Army
Mississippi
Missouri
Great Lakes
Messrs. Frye
Dolph and
Ransom
A Place of Miracles Crowds Visit Knock Shrine
The Feast of the Assumption anniversary drew a vast pilgrimage to the Church of Knock in Ireland. Pilgrims from across the country flooded in on Friday with an estimated 600000 to 700000 visitors, including many notable English Scottish and American travelers, amid reports of miracles since the Marian apparition.
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Dunlap
Lowxpon
Church of
Knock
Ireland
King of Holland I in danger. Emma nurses frail husband
August 16 dispatch notes the King of Holland in a dangerous health condition. Dutch papers are barred from comment. the monarch suffers a mix of ailments tied to age and pain. Queen Emma remains at his side despite exhaustion from caring for an unruly patient.
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Disratoy
Y Loxpos
Holland
Quueen Emma
Horses in Berlin Restaurants Sell Cheap Dishes
Berlin August 16. Scarcity and high meat prices have spurred two restaurants to open serving meals made from horse flesh. The meals include roast or fricassee options priced at 5 cents, attracting many workers and the poorer classes.
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Te Io
Dunlaf
Beriix
Terrific Hailstorm Ravages Lower Austrian Vineyards
A powerful hailstorm swept districts in Lower Austria and southern Moravia, destroying vineyards. Hailstones measured unusually large and the ground was coated six inches deep. Trees in the countryside suffered heavy damage.
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Vienna
Lower Austria
Moravia
Harrison Musicale At Sea Presidential Cottage
A small musicale was held at the Presidential cottage this afternoon for invited guests. Attendees included Mrs General W J Sewell, Mrs Helen Sewell, Miss Benjamin of Philadelphia, Miss Heyl of Belo, Miss Minnie Collins of Germantown, Mrs Douglass, Dr and Mrs Stewart, Mrs B K Jamison of Philadelphia, and Miss Willard of Washington. Rutgers College Quartet performed.
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Presidental Cottage
Mra
W. J. Sewell
Ise
Helen Sewell
Benjamin
Philadelphia
Misa Heyl
Belo
Minnie Collins
Germantown
Douglass
Stewart
B. K. Jamison
Willard
Washington
Rutgers College Quartet
Oliver from Pittsburg Visits Capital on Tariff Bill Talks
August 14 report shows Harry W. Oliver of Pittsburg at the Capitol to watch iroquois interests in the tariff bill and to confer with several members of the Senate Finance Committee.
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Washington
Harry W. Oliver
Pittsburg
Capitol
Iroe
Senate Finance Committee
Nat McKay Bill Passes in House Vote Totals 83 65
Wasuixenay August 16 The House again voted on the Nat McKay bill and it passed with 83 yeas and 65 nays. The Speaker counted a quorum.
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Wasuixenay
Nat McKay
Yeas
Louisiana anti lottery bill passed in House without division
The Louisiana anti lottery measure won House approval with speeches from Mr Wilkinson of Louisiana and Mr Hansbrough of North Dakota. Supporters blamed the lottery for corruption and revenue pressures, while lawmakers argued against state sponsorship. The bill passed without a recorded division.
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Lottery
Louisiana
Tomacy
Legisature
Evans
Tennessee
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Stopper of Water Famine Saves Philadelphia Districts
General Louis Wagner Director of Public Works arrived from Boston and halted a potential water disaster that threatened 150000 residents in Germantown Mt Arry Manyunk Roxborough and nearby wards. He secured an injunction against the Schuylkill Navigation Company after failed talks with Reading Railroad officials to stop the flow from Flat Rock.
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Philadelphia
Louis Wagner
Germantown
Mt Arry
Manyunk
Roxborough
Twenty-first
Twenty-second
Twenty-eighth
Wagner
Boston
Shawmont
Flat Rock
Reading Railroad
Schuylkill Navigation Company
Crazy Butcher Goes Mad on New York Street
A butcher named Henry Hertzel, 40, in New York’s First Avenue ran amuck for about a quarter hour. He seized seltzer, bit a man, knocked down a child, wrecked a restaurant, damaged doors, and fought three policemen before being taken to a station. He has long had spells and a history with asylums. He will be sent to an insane asylum.
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New York
First Avenue
Henry Hertzel
Asylum
Hertgel
Brooklyn
Thunder Storm Kills Boy in Kansas City
A severe thunder storm swept Kansas City on August 16 with high winds and lightning damaging shade trees and signs. A coal shed at 1620 Olive street was struck killing Archie Trimble and severely injuring Ben Diamond. The Alamo building cupola was struck and a dray horse and bystander were knocked unconscious. several downtown structures were struck.
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Kansas City
Olive Street
Archie Trimble
Ben Diamond
Alamo
Encampment Grounds Near Completion at Mt Gretna
Final touches are underway for the first farmers encampment at Mt Gretna. Machinery trains arrive. exhibits surpass previous picnics at Williams Grove. An auditorium for 3,000, acres of platforms and miles of avenues, over 1,000 tents, enhanced rail facilities, and numerous amusements mark the preparations.
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Secial
Gretya
Williams’ Grove
Detective Grigsby Jumped from Bridge in Despondency
August 16 reports Detective James Grigsby of a private agency leapt from a suspension bridge into the river and was rescued badly injured. Cause cited as despondency.
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Cixclxwart
James Grigsby
Turmoil in Albany as Pinkerton Clash Sparks Firefight
Violence erupts at the West Albany grade crossing when a boy throws a stone striking a Pinkerton guard. Pinkerton and other guards fire into the crowd as police arrest multiple Pinkerton men and suppress the riot. John McCarthy hospitalizes with a leg wound.
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Albany
N. Y
Pinkertons
West Albany
van Woert Street
John McCarthy
Jubilant Knights Back Union Effort Amid Buffalo Strike
Local Knights of Labor express confidence as they meet and forecast railroad arbitration within five days. Switchmen on the Central and West Shore seek higher Chicago wages. no concessions reported. Police stand ready as shipments lag and unrest brews after the anticipated next move.
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Illard
Pinkerton
Robert Taylor
Thomas O'Connor
Edward Kenny
Charles Parkhurst
Joseph Lewis
Knights of Labor
Burrato
Major Horner
Buffalo
Weat Shore
Lackawanna
Erie
Aed
West Shore
Chicago
Seance Planned With Vice President Webb for Tomorrow
Knights of Labor Executive Board met in New York to review dismissals of members by the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. General Master Workman Powderly said he would not speak with Mr Webb until Monday and expects a quorum to decide on legal next steps.
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Pinkerton
New York Central
Albany
Powderly
Webb
Knights
Buffalo
Morrow
New York
The
Knights of Labor
Workman Powderly
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Secret Nickel Plate trainmen meeting at Bellevue
A secret gathering of all Nickel Plate railroad train crews including engineers firemen switchmen and brakemen is slated for tomorrow at Bellevue Ohio. The purpose is undisclosed but linked to the Vanderbilt interest and possible New York Central strike matters. Officials and workers both refuse to reveal aims.
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Fr. Warne
Bellevue
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Strike disrupts New York Central traffic in Erie scene
Erie reports a widening labor strike delay on the New York Central and West Shore rail lines. Perishable goods move east only. other traffic is sidetracked between Erie and Buffalo as Lake Shore employees fear further trouble.
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Erie
New York Central
West Shore
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Probable murder as kin quarrel ends in stabbing in Lawrenceville
Samuel Beinsachter and J W Kremen, brothers in law, clashed over a family matter around 1 am at No 4903 Penn avenue. Beinsachter was stabbed in the left shoulder and lung with a large pocket knife by Kremen, wounding him fatally within a short time according to doctors Expy and Smith. Beinsachter, 26, leaves three children and accuses Bremen of instigating the attack. He was taken to the Seventeenth police station.
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Lawrenceville
Samuel Beinsachter
J. W. Kremen
Andy
Penn Avenue
Reinsachter
Kremen
Drs. Expy
Smith
Bremen
Mas
Bust of Talmage Sparks Suit Over Contract
Deacon Wood of Talmage's Brooklyn Tabernacle defends a $300 damages suit by J. Schwartz & Co. for alleged breach in manufacturing 60 terra cotta busts of Dr. Talmage. The firm says a clay model was approved, but trustees later rejected the likeness saying the preacher's mouth looked too large.
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New York
Deacon Wood
Talmage
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Supreme Court
J. Schwarts & Co
Palestine
Mars Hill
Athens
Schwartz & Co
the Tabernacle
Wrecked Train Aims at Robbery Near Winchester
A midnight train near Winchester Kentucky was derailed by pulled spikes and spread rails. A thief who spiked the wreckage and robbed a negro passenger of two valises was captured later in Winchester. The suspect Mack Sullivan, an ex convict, claimed responsibility for the wreck.
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Lexixeton
Winchester
Mack Sullivan
Bituminous Coal Feeder Under Reading Extension
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad plans its new eight mile link to boost bituminous coal traffic. Contractors are bonded to finish Bowmansdale to Harrisburg by January 1. An official notes Beech Creek as current supply and soft coal traffic remains minor.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Bowmansdale
Harrisburg
Reading
Beech Creek
Domestic Tragedy Ends in Murder Suicide in Lawrence
In Lawrence Massachusetts on August 16 Edward Worswick, a jealous heavy drinker, shot his wife after she refused to go home, fatally wounding her before shooting himself. Mrs. Worsick remains fatally injured and Edward Worswick died shortly after.
To Day's Ineno Classified Reader's Convenience
A compact issue of The Dispatch presents three sections with news and a long list of feature items. It lists pages and topics from scenes at Creston to fashion notes and society happenings, plus cartoons, travel pieces, and domestic notices.
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the Dispatch Today
Creston
L. E. Stoptel
Gladstone
Mark F. Griswold
Jsames UO
PAEDY
Socrety
Grand Army
Wolfe backs Pattison amid Prohibition split in Harrisburg
Charles S. Wolfe writes to Prohibition Committee chair Stevens saying church Christians will not unite with Prohibitionists on the liquor issue. He plans to support Pattison for governor to avoid aiding Quay. Wolfe says he will not waste effort on a doomed prohibition campaign and may attend the state convention in Harrisburg.
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Charles 5S. Wolfe
Stevens
Prohibition Committee
Pattison
Reading
Prohibitionists
Harrisburg
Quay's Messenger Missing in Harrisburg Mystery
Warren Jackson, a colored man linked to Senator Quay's secrets, vanished about five weeks ago after a spree. A body found in the Pennsylvania canal lock, dressed like Jackson, drew speculation he was the missing man and may have been hastily buried at the almshouse.
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Warren Jackson
Senator Quay
Jackson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Trassury
Waingt Street
Pennsylvania Canal
Harrisburg
Knights Deny Knights of Labor Sale to Republicans
A Reading joint committee of the Trade and Labor Council and the Knights of Labor declared that the Knights have not sold the order to the Republican party. They criticize past leaders who aligned with political factions and promise to communicate with the Knights of Labor Executive Board on the issue.
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Reapino
Reading
Trade and Labor Council
Trades
Knights of Labor
Republican Party
K. of L. Ascus Particnl
Maskana Sn
Coenamia Labor
Mahoning County Democratics Nominate Ticket at Convention
Democratic County Convention in Younestown, August 16, presided by William A. Maline, adopted resolutions for the Australian ballot and opposed the pending election bill. Ticket listed: Sheriff D. W. Justice, Treas J. W. Smith, Probate Judge Elliott M. Wilson, Clerk L. W. Raver, Prosecuting Attorney James P. Wilson, County Commissioner C. F. Brenner, Infirmary Director Thomas R. B. Jones. Ten delegates elected to State Convention.
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Younestows
William A. Maline
D. W. Justice
Poland
J. W. Smith
Youngstown
Elliott M. Wilson
L. W. Raver
Austintown
James P. Wilson
C. F. Brenner
Thomas RB. Jones
Center County Primaries Quiet Vote Narrows Nominations
Bellefonte August 16 Center County Republicans held quiet primaries. Likely nominations include Assembly Prof. W. G. Mattern Sheriff John A. Wolf Treasurer A Tyson Recorder J F Har ter Register George Fisher Commissioner race with two candidates, outcome uncertain as one Republican will win.
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Epfctal
Distates
Bellefonte
Center County
Assembly
W. G. Mattern
John A. Wolf
A. Tyson
J. F. Harter
Register
George Fisher
Wheeling Republicans Nominate County Ticket at Convention
The Republican County Convention met in the City Hall at Wheeling to nominate a full ticket. Richard Robertson, editor of the News-Letter, for Clerk of the County Court. Captain & L. Brive for Clerk of the Circuit Court. John Cunming, a railroad man, for State Legislature. HB. Bears, a lawyer, and D. D. Maxwell, a farmer, named for positions.
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Wacettmsa
Republican County Convention
Richard Robertson
News-Letter
L. Brive
Legisla Bias
Ragluse
John Cuneming
Railrop
HB. Bears
D. D. Maxwell
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Canse
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Cable Company
Dunlan
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Wasuixeron
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Reed
Lightner
King OF Holland I
Berlin
Harrison's Musicale
Oliver
McKay
Lonlatana
Dakorta
Schuylkit Navigation Company
Sckdtal
TNR
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West
MT. Gretna
Henry Douglass
Edward Canary
Christopher Lane
Charles Paulios
McCarty
Fort Wayne
Samuel Reineechter
J. N. Hromen
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Chattage Ib
Japan
Henry T. Firce
World's Wonder
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Madog
Pringle
Tennie Dalton
Port Til
Frank G. Carpenter
Virginia
Witmer Wellington
Will'am Churchill
Craig Moyston
William Black
Colorado
Jamna Newton Baskett
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Grong
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Wolfe
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