Pope a Prisoner in Rome as Diplomatic Move Unfolds
Diplomats report Austria shifts to back the Crispi policy to isolate the Pope, with Bismarck orchestrating the entente while England potentially joins in a European war coalition. The Vatican treasures stay, while Madrid and Berlin maneuver over Papal asylum and Italian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Austria
Vatican
England
Germany
France
Russia
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Count Kalnoky
Const Szecheni
Servia
Bulgaria
Italy
Francis Joseph
Signor
Crispus
Francis II
Bas
Kalnoky
Crispi
Count Dubsky
Madrid
Spain
Papal
Rome
Beck
von Waldersee
du Verpois
League
Vienna
Fremdenblatt
Strasburg
Great Sqyres Of Gams In Lochaber Hunt
In August Loroox reports a party led by Mr Wilson in the Lochaber jet per the Perthshire hunt. They bagged 270 grouse that day, plus 4 friends’ birds, and at Dundster they claimed 23 brace of game. A British hunter also notes a tigress with cubs killed near Amoy and argues against punitive measures for villagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loroox
Iton
Mr. Wilson
Perthshire
Amoy
Escaped from His Kipepers Charged With Pretense At Pension Bureau
An examiner at the Insane Pension Bureau Liberty Inn Bureau in Washington is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. Porter arrived in London claiming funds from banks closed and was later arrested. A consular letter from his wife reports he has become insane and is under medical care after escaping two weeks ago aboard a ship. His baggage was held by the ship company and a drafted passage was worthless. The Consul notes Porter may be insane and in need of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Bureau
Liberty Inn Bureau
M Street
Washington
Porter
London
Salate
War along the Irish coast headlines mock current fighting
In a dispatch from Lorpox dated August 17 the writer notes the war along the Irish coast is overblown press satire. They claim Atlantic liners resist broadside attacks and ridicule the newspapers for overstatements about ships captured bombarded ports and ransom towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorpox
Atlantic
Old England
Distinguished French presidential kin to visit New York
Luspex reports that M. and Madame Wilson son in law and daughter of the late President of the French Republic M. Grevy will soon be expected in New York. The Wilsons sail on the Nor map.
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Luspex
New York
Madame Wilson
French Republic
M. Grevy
Wilsons
A Promising Chesterfield Letters Series Ties by Carnarvon
A literary event in Loypor August 17 reports Lord Chesterfield letters now being tied by Lord Carnarvon and promised for publication soon. The find excites collectors and scholars awaiting new Chesterfield correspondence and context from the 18th century life and salons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cable
the Distatch
Loypor
Lord Chesterfield
Lord Carnarvon
Secretary Wisdom Responds on Mexican Trade Duties
Secretary Wisdom writes to William H. T. Hughes of New York City about discriminating duties on Mexican cargoes. He notes no treaty or law allows exemption and says relief must come from Congress or treaty making, with suspension of duties possible only if Mexico proves no duties on United States citizens or goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nea
Mexico
Ordi Gnary
Congress
Hatch lock patent boosts Kansas City invention
The Hatch lock by A A Hatch of Kansas City has been patented and a $2,000,000 stock company formed in Kansas City and New York to commercialize the device. It serves as a safe automation for telegraph and telephone lines and has been tested successfully on the St Louis Fort Smith Memphis railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. A Hatch
Western Union Company
New York
Phet
St. Kei Ft.sop Om
Memphis
Regiment 87th holds meeting for New York reunion plans
Local members met in Allegheny Select Council Chamber to arrange press coverage for the 87th Regiment reunion in New York on September 24. George B. Rudolph was chosen chairman and Edward Kelly secretary. Archibald Weiss and Wma Moe fit were named to a transportation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
87Th Regiment
Allegheny Select Council
New York
George
Rudolph
Edward Kelly
Archibald
Vacate Weiss
Wma Moefit
Mrs. D. B. R. Jones Survives After Wreck Rumor
Rumor spread on the Southside that Mrs. D B R Jones was dead after a throat injury in the West Penn wreck last Friday. Official word confirms both Mr and Mrs Jones are alive and out of immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. RB. Jones
West Penn
Federal officers clash over Nagle habeas corpus case in California
Deputy Marshal Nagle, who shot David L. Terry, is in Stockton jail while Sheriff Cunningham moves him to face a Circuit Court hearing in San Francisco. California officials challenge federal jurisdiction to remove a prisoner from state custody, and the court suspends action for a week to allow counsel to prepare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nagle
David
Terry
Lathrop
Stockton
Cunningham
Ace Nagle
Haan
Circuit Court
Maguire
San Eaguin County
San Joaquin County
California
Sawyer
United States
Arguent
Man Sues Over Engagement Gifts After Breakup
A resident recounts his failed engagement to Sadie A. Clark. He claims he bought a seal skin cloak valued at 500 and a watch plus other items totaling about 3200 dollars for her, but he says she rejected the engagement and he has taken legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sadie A. Clark
Greenwood
Sjndie
Doughty Squire Posts Bail For Conspiracy Hearing
Alderman David Doughty of the Sixteenth ward posted a $1,000 bail in Conneaut Lake for a conspiracy charge brought by Police Inspector Whitehouse. Bail was arranged by W. W. Young, president of the Lawrence Bank, who fled town amid sensational Bander Agency testimony. Doughty said the evidence is false and he left Conneaut Lake briefly to return for the hearing set August 26 with Alderman Hyndman in East Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Doughty
Conneaut Lake
Hyndman
East Liberty
Whitehouse
W. W. Young
Lawrence Bank
Bander Agencs
Con
Bt. George
Connesut Lake
Bender
Bander
Selaertaeeres S
West Penn delays paving Eastbio Street in Allegheny City
Allegheny Citizens press Mayor Pearson over Eastbio Street’s bad condition. The unpaved street is rutted and nearly impassable in places. The city sought cost sharing from the West Penn Railroad, but the effort faltered. A streets subcommittee estimates 1000 dollars could pave a temporary passable stretch while waiting for the railroad decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
East Onio Street
Allegheny
West Penn Railroad
Quarrel Ends With Public Fight After Intoxication
Kate Thompson quarrelled with a lover last evening after becoming intoxicated and began fighting on the street. Officer Paisley attempted to arrest her as Jack intervened, remarking the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Thompson
Paisley
Jack
Shooting at Braddock Leaves John McInally Wounded
An unidentified Hungarian fired at John McInally near Brad dock on Railroad Street. McInally, 25 and employed at the steel works, was shot in the stomach and fate is uncertain. Avengers pursued the Hungarians after the incident near Brennan's liquor store.
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Braddock
John McInally
Railroad Street
Thirteenth
Patrick Brennan
McInally
Brenman
Matthew McInally
John Mctually
Dra. A. W. Schooley
Stewart
L. F. Holtsmik
Lyan
Sallen
Wisconsin Synod principles oppose compulsory public education
At the Maryland Synod session General President Schwan discussed principles from the Evangelical Synod of Wisconsin opposing compulsory public school education as unconstitutional. The Missouri Synod favors German Lutheran schooling, arguing parental choice and cultural preservation. The discussion referenced similar Bennett bill actions in New York and concluded with printing Wisconsin Synod principles for member reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettimore
Maryland Synod of the
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Schwan
Evangelical Synod of Wisconsin
Bennett
America
Gover- 1
Sisos
Wisconsin Synod
Hunter Fends Off Attacking Alligator in Swamp Encounter
Tom D Johnson recalls wading near the Horseshoe when an alligator charged. He fired then used his gun as a club, swung again and hid behind a tree as the beast lunged. After practice, the alligator persisted and finally fled, marking a notable local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom D. Johnson
Democrats of Mallnee County Meet To Set Primary Date
The Democratic Committee met in the Council Chamber to fix the primary date. Chairman H T Wi sparked debate by naming a regularly elected delegate for the sixth ward and efforts focused on convening the county convention.
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Vhe
Democratic Committee
H. T. Wi
Statin
Sato
T! Angel
Ajax
Electric lineman burned handling live Brush wires
A lineman, Patrick Driscoll, climbed a tree to remove burning branches near eight or nine Brush electric light wires on Eighth Avenue. He touched live conductors and was knocked senseless, later revived by firemen. He suffered severe burns to hands and forearm, with potential permanent damage, after about 15 minutes in contact with live wires. A fire alarm and medical attention followed. Previous incidents in the area had raised safety concerns about these wires.
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Dispatch
New York
Eighth Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Brush
Patrick Driscoll
Driscoll
Maginley
Cro
West Thirty-first Street
The Woes of the Ice Man in a Street Cart
A humorous piece recounts an ice man struggling with a 250 pound block and a skeptical fat citizen. It notes ice workers grow worn and fat over seasons, rarely lasting long careers, and compares hard labor to boxing legends John L. Sullivan and James J. Muldoon.
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Syed
Mever
Reiner Eek R
Tao
Iceman
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Muldoon
Snake Manufactury in Cherokee County Gain Notion
A Cherokee Advance report describes a new snake producing industry in Cherokee County Georgia. Mr H H McEntyre revived the method by placing horse hairs in water creating wriggling snakes. The manufactured snakes are small, slimy and ugly with knot like heads and mouth and eyes. They move as if alive and can be found locally.
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Cherokee County
Georgia
H. H. McEntyre
MacEntyre
London Cabby Art of English Baffles American Tourist
A Washington visitor rides in London and asks the cabman to take him to the Alhambra. The driver, puzzled, admits unfamiliarity with the term and assumes the American meant a place of music and drink, misunderstanding the query.
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Washington Herald
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
London
Alhambra
Cabby
Pittsburg Detective Seeks George S Pugsley
Lockport August 17 a Pittsburg detective arrives seeking George S Pugsley charged with obtaining funds from a banker under false pretenses. Pugsley reportedly planned to pass a sight draft as part payment and fled. he is held on similar charges in jail awaiting bail.
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Lockport
N. Y
Pittsburg
Georges
Pugsley
Sullivan Sentenced to One Year in County Jail
The court sentenced John L. Sullivan to 12 months in the county jail after a dramatic hearing. Judge Terrell declared the display a gross affront to state laws, citing the spectacle before thousands as a breach of order and civilization. Captain Fitzpatrick received a $200 fine, and bondsmen were arranged for upcoming Kilrain-related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sancaner
Sullivan
Bulliven
Kilrain
Calhoun
J. W. Holleman
Purvis
John Duffy
Neville
Jake Kilrain
Captain Fitzpatrick
Bud Renaud
Fitzpatrick
Pleasants
J. B. Denison
Hattiesburg
Jake Kilrain Seeks Canada Escape From Sullivan Verdict
In Baltimore on August 17 Jake Kilrain contemplates fleeing to Canada to avoid trial after the Sullivan verdict. He and counsel Joseph Whyte weigh options as bondsmen risk forfeiture, with detective Childs and local officials coordinating to monitor Kilrain before a Thursday deadline.
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Baltimore
Jake Kilrain
Mississippi
Sullivan
Jake
Canada
Joseph Whyte
Detective Childs
Seper
Detective Childe
Mississi
Mr. Childs
Sullivan bonds and farewell crowd cheer at Purvis departure
Sullivan posted a 1000 bond and 500 costs on Supreme Court appeal. He left Purvis at 6 37 PM with Clune amid cheers from a large depot crowd. Renaud Adams and Clane accompanied him as train departed amid hopeful but cautious sentiment for writ of habeas corpus.
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Meermins
Miss
Supreme Court
Sullivan
Clune
Renaud
Adams
Mr. Clane
Richburg
Charlie Rich
Kilrain
Purvis
Meridian
Sullivan News Sparks Fear Among Sporting Fans
New York reports a rumor that champion John L. Sullivan was sentenced to 12 months in Mississippi for prize fighting, stirring concern that such punishment and climate would ruin his health and future strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Sullivan
Mississippi
Amon
Sullivan
Young Burglar Slips Home Case After Brooklyn Break-In
A. B. Brown of 559 Hancock Street Brooklyn aided an injured burglar during a break in near his home. The culprit, Frank Hart of 411 Gates Avenue, claimed a companion escaped after being helped over a fence. Police were alerted and a patrol wagon dispatched.
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Saurglar
Brooklyn
Dispatch
New York
A. B. Brown
Hancock Street
Brown
Mellow
Gates Avenue
Frank Hart
Hart
Hooking a Watch How a Boston Lady Trapped by a Garment
A hurried Boston woman near the station stopped when a passerby claimed she had her watch. Her coat’s oversized hooks snagged the chain, prompting laughter from onlookers as she realized she wore the thief’s prize. She plans to patent the garment pocket idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Boston Courier
Nidee
Gwan
Bokroning
Helen Hunt Jacksons Grave Harbors Poetic Reverence Near Manitou
A Manitou to Washington Herald note describes Helen Hunt Jacksons grave beside Cheyenne Canyon near Seven Falls. The piece recalls her kind heart and brilliant mind, praising the poet whose life united with nature in enduring verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitou
Washington Herald
Cheyenne Canyon
Helen Hunt Jackson
Boy Finds Health In Orchard Travel Tale
A short note from Norristown recalls a boy who travels mainly when in a farmer's apple orchard. The owner and a cross dog appear in the tale as factors in the boy's journey. The account is light and reflective on health and routine travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown Herald
The Editor Draws the Line on Scrap Iron
Fairbury readers are told the newspaper will take produce on subscription but not scrap iron. An ambitious man who offered 150 dollars of scrap iron last week is asked to reconsider. A financial journal forecasts that with normal weather this year’s cotton crop will yield strong returns.
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Fairbury
Gs. Mines
Old Iron
Financial Journal
Paas Hall
Richmond Race Riot Demands Military Control in Texas
At Richmond Texas a race clash between the Jaybirds white Democrats and Woodpeckers Black residents leaves several dead and many wounded. Judge Parker, Volney Gibson, and Sheriff Blakely are among the injured and killed as a Texas Ranger and state forces move in to restore order. Governor Ross travels toward the scene amid rising tension and warnings of further trouble.
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Richmond
Tex
Ross
Fort Bend
J. W. Parker
Volney
Grif Gibson
Gibsons
Parker
Court House
J. Blakeney
Sheriff Garvey
H. H. Frost
Volney Gibson
William Andrews
Gibson
Andrews
M. Schmidt
Texas
Mae
Volney Larsen
Yeareut
Og Ngee
Jaybird
Blakely
Pittsburgh Woman Failing in German Baden Baden
Mrs. William G. Johnston of Fifth Avenue East End is rapidly sinking from long standing general debility in Baden Baden Germany. A cablegram to her two sons and the two daughters reports the sick mother with the family. Hope of recovery has been about abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Johnston
Fifth Avenue
East End
Baden Baden
Germany
R. Johnston
Cholicky Club Outing on the Ohio River
The Cholicky Club enjoyed a successful river excursion last week from Pittsburg to Cincinnati by water and the return by a different route. William Prescott led the trip and was deemed an expert by the club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholicky Club
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
William Prescott
Anxious Relative Traces Lewis Family Ties
Police receive a note from the Hultish Consul in Philadelphia seeking information on William Howell Lewis formerly of Nixon Street. The letter says he had correspondence with relatives in England and they fear he may have perished in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
E Y
William Howell Lewis
Nixon Street
Benches
England
Johnstown
Mayor issues warrant in hammer assault case
Mayor Pearson of Allegheny issues a warrant for Walter Woodfield on aggravated assault and battery. Prosecutor Frank Eberle alleges Woodfield struck him on the head with a hammer, causing an ugly cut on the side of his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Pearson
Allegheny
Walter Woodfield
Frank Eberle
Eberle
Driller Breaks Arm Near Little Washington
John Bayne an employee of Standard Oil Company near Little Washington suffered a broken arm while drilling a well yesterday when his clothing became tangled in the gear. He was taken home on the Southside for treatment. Then an unrelated ad notes discounts on silver plated ware and Rogers cutlery at M. G. Conzy’s corner store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bayne
Standard Oil Company
Little Washington
Rogers
M. G. Conzy
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Pittsburg and Western prepares Milwaukee round trip tickets
The Pittsburg and Western Railway offers round trip fares to Milwaukee for $11 for travelers ages 21 to 87. Tickets are valid for daily departures from Allegheny at 1:40 PM with through Pullman sleeping cars and first class day coaches to Chicago. Get your teeth cleaned at Taft's Dental Rooms for a nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Milwaukee Ang
Chicago
Allegheny
Pullman
Chiicago
Taft
Tillie Weekesser Died in 21st Year Notice of Funeral
Wecekesser Tillie Weekesser died on a Saturday in the 21st year of age. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wecekesser
Eee
Tillie
Beth
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