Gladstone Cabinet Shuffles Stir Liberal Tensions
Radical exclusion from the new Cabinet fuels fear of drift away from progressive aims. Stansfeld absence blamed on options, while committees form to pressed reforms. Monetary conference plans pass with non interference stance, and defense schemes for empire move forward. Baron Houghton’s wealth tied to US land, Maybrick custody outcome hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Frees
Gladstone
Sidney Buxton
Messra Canston
McArthur
Fllis
Liberal Party
Burt
Associated Press
Treasury
Ndia
League of States
The
United States
William Vernon Harcourt
Excheauer
Washington
Imperial Federation League
United Kingdom
Council of the League
Baron Houghton
Ireland
Lord Crewe
Maybrick
Charles Russell
Mr. Asquith
Home Secretary
Banquet Toasts for Francis Joseph and Austrian Alliance
Emperor William hosted a banquet at the new palace after a Garde du Corps review. He praised Emperor Francis Joseph on his birthday and lauded the Austrian alliance while denying plans for a two-year military service reform. The National Zeitung notes the emperor preferred a smaller army with longer service.
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Beruig
Garde du Corps
Templeho
William
New Palace
Garde de Corps
Gravelotte
Francis Joseph
Austria
Myeel
The
National Zeitung
Hiajesty
Newark at Columbus Fetes
The cruiser Newark, flagship of Admiral Benham, sails for Genoa today to participate in the Columbus fetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Columbus
Giorav Tanr
Caprivi Faces Military Service Debate in Germany
Chancellor von Caprivi backs a two year military service as Emperor William weighs the issue. The article notes Caprivi’s stance and the potential political implications for Prussia and the German Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caprivi
von Caprivi
William
Europe’s Heat Wave Posts Record Temperatures
Vienna endures a heat wave with 110 degrees in the shade and deaths from sunstroke. Budapest hits 116 degrees while Paris reports cooling, and Germany and Prague report continued high heat. Officials suspend garrison maneuvers and school instruction as the heat abates in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Budsa-Pesth
Milltery
Boerlin
Paris
Austria
Buda-Pesth
Germany
Herlin
Spann
Cholera Furies Roil Persia Against Foreigners in Tumult
Amid cholera outbreaks in Persia, cities like Tabriz see Armenians and Europeans flee. Mob violence targets foreigners as authorities move cholera victims by cart and riots erupt, including attacks on Russian merchants favored by locals.
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Constantinople
Persia
Tabriz
Azerbaijan
India
Central Asia
French Trans Atlantic Co pursues Atlantic telegraph cable plan
Paris August 19 The French Trans Atlantic Company resumes a project shelved years ago to lay light ships along the Atlantic route for telegraph cables at 200 meter intervals across the ocean.
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Paris
French Trans- Atlantic Company
Atlantic
Indemnity Sought After Missionary House Burned in Asia Minor
The State Department reports Dr. Bartlett, an American missionary in Bordour Konia Asia Minor, had his house burned after local authorities blocked completion of a residence permit. The U S seeks protection, indemnity, and punishment of those responsible. Naval support from the Newark and Bennington will be dispatched to back the demand.
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State Department
Asia
Washington
Secretary of State Today
United States
Constantinople
Bartlett
Bordour
Konia
Asia Minor
Dr. Bartlett
Legation
Sublime Porte
Foster
Remis
Newark
Bennington
McKeesport Streetcar War Sparks Arrest Drive
McKeesport authorities prepare to arrest about 100 street car workers as the McKeesport and Reynoldton Company resumes tearing up Market Street without a permit. Mayor Tilbrook orders halt. company officials seek legal counsel in Pittsburgh. Authorities pledge to stop work in the morning amid expected arrests.
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McKeesport
McKeesport and Reynoldton Company
Market Street
Tilbrook
Pittsburg
Brothers Die After Bicycle Collision on North Broad Street
In Philadelphia on a Wednesday evening Charles Kiesan 20 and his brother Albert Kiesan collided while racing bicycles on North Broad Street. Charles suffered a base skull fracture and died at Samaritan Hospital. Albert was injured but survived. Both were described as fleet-footed riders from the northern city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles
Albert Kiesan
Forrier
Samaritan Hospital
North Broad
Albert
Tioga Street
Republicans Poised to Win Missouri and National Lead
In New York Aug. 19 Republican leaders forecast a Missouri victory and a united party. Oregon Ohio and Georgia voices push for an aggressive campaign and force bill enthusiasm. Democratic cautions cite Third party pressure while promising active outreach nationwide.
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F. G. Dubigan
State Senate of
Georgia
Ben. T. Cable
E C. Wall
Chicago
National
Don M. Dickinson
Organized State Committee
Smith M. Weed
Pittsburg
New York
Call for Printers Forms Labor Peoples Party Club
A call to Typographical Union No. 7 S A 1630 K of L Pressmen's Union No 13 and German Typographie No 16 invites members to join a Printers Peoples Party Club. The goal is to elect labor-friendly candidates with workingmen support. A meeting is set for Sunday August 21 at 2 50 PM at Curry University hall corner Penn Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Typographical Union No
S. A
K. of L
Pressmen’s Union No
Curry University
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Colored Democrats to Meet in Harrisburg for Convention Planning
The Colored Democratic State League Executive Committee will convene in Harrisburg on Thursday August 25 to set a date for the next annual convention to be held in Reading. Members include J H Howard Abraham Dobson Walter D Brown Charles S Ranger W H Still Geo Stil A J Jones Theodore Frey A Slaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
The
Colored Democratic State League
Reading
J. H. Howard
Abraham Dobson
Philadelphia
Walter D. Brown
Charles S& Ranger
Pittsburg
W. H. Still
G. W. Still
Geo Stil
Allentown
A. J. Jones
Theodore Frey
A. Slaughter
Williamsport
Campbell predicts Ohio stay Republican and New York GOP win
Ex Governor Campbell of Ohio visites Boston and foresees Republican victory in Ohio, a Democrats’ top statewide win in New York in 40 years at the national election, and predicts Indiana to cast its electoral vote for Cleveland. Judge Nugent optimistic about the People's party bid amid Democratic split in Houston. Sunbury reports a Republican senatorial conference in its Thirty-?th.
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Boston
Campbell
Ohio
New York State
Cleveland
Austrx
Tex
John F. L Nugent
People's Party
Democratic Party
Houston
Democrata
Seventh District Balloting At Millex Yields No Fruit
The seventh district spent another day with inconclusive balloting at Millex as each county cast votes for a candidate. The conference adjourned to reconvene in Lewisburg on Monday next.
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Millex
Lewisburg
Cooper Optimistic on Republican Prospects This Fall
Philadelphia August 19 Special Collector of the Port Tom Cooper returns from New York reports hearty Republican enthusiasm at national headquarters. He met with Chairman Carter and General J. Clarkson, and says the party is in excellent shape with everyone working hard and no discouragements on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Cooper
Republican National
Carter
J. & Clarkson
The
Media Statesman
Sowden Likely Defeated in Ninth District Democratic Primary
In Allentown Pennsylvania on August 1, voters cast a heavy turnout in the Ninth District Democratic primary for Congress. Ex-Congressman Sowden and former District Attorney Constantine J. Ordman faced off with current officeholders united against London. Late indications suggested London’s defeat. city voters opposed him, and rural areas may not offset the margin.
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Allentows
Congress
Berks-Lehigh
Sowden
Constantine J. Ordman
London
Cera
Parties nominate candidates for Congress in multiple states
The Prohibitionists of Illinois nominate Albert D. Metcalf of Oneida for Congress. E J Habyrn of Aurora Nebraska is chosen by Republicans in the Fourth district on the second ballot. Ex Congressmen H Cray Evans of Chattanooga is named by Republicans for Tennessee's Third district. Cartrars Joan Worrett of Hendricks county Indiana is nominated at Spencer by Republicans for the Fifth district.
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Illinois
Albert D. Metcalf
Oneida
Congress
E. J. Habyrn
Aurora
Neb
Lizzie Borden Tale Emerges From Fall River Tragedy
Captain Smalley recalls a conversation with Andrew Borden about Lizzie not eating at the same table. George Hathaway, a traveling agent, says Lizzie wished her father dead and that he might not survive long after a farm visit. Hathaway is said to be a trustworthy Fall River church figure.
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New Reprorp
Mass
Standard
Orrick Smalley
Captain Smalley
Andrew J. Borden
George W. Hathaway
Hathaway
Fall River
Eccentric Seeker Tries for Tacoma Wash Help
A man named Hiram Fresher from Shelton Mason County Wash sought a charity ticket at the Department of Charities. He spoke in a rambling mix of Bible verses and poetry while presenting a pamphlet claiming injustice by a sheriff and urging help. Examiner Hoffman deemed him harmless and did not arrest him.
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Department of Charities
Hoffman
Tacoma
Wash
Hiram Fresher
Shelton
Mason County
Washington
Land Commissioners
Mr. Hoffman
Fourth Avenue
Fox Held After Unclear Telegram From Connellsville
James Fox, a colored man, was arrested after a telegram from Connellsville stated Fox was wanted there but gave no charge. A later Connellsville telegram signed by Chief James Caldwell ordered his release for further investigation on a poison case claimed by Fox's wife. The confusion led police to hold Fox until authorities clarify the request.
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James Fox
Connellsville
Fox
James Caldwell
Runaway Team Collides With Wagon on Fifth Avenue
A team of two horses hitched to a carriage ran away on Fifth Avenue near Wood streets yesterday at 5 pm while the driver was away. The collision with a grocer’s wagon halted the horses. no injuries occurred to either driver or horses. The runaway team is owned by J. J. ery.
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Fifth Avenue
Court House
Wood Streets
J. J. Ery
Gladstone Association Deepens Bond With America In Ireland Aid
Major Byrne reports to Gladstone that American support for home rule remains strong. Gladstone expresses gratitude for Irish cause backing and urges true friends to stay united as a bitter fight ahead tests resolve.
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New York
John Byrne
Europe
Gladstone
London
Major Byrne
Morley
America
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Peasy Renate
Smee
Wriah
J. Gladstone
Friends of Ireland
Caught at His Game in Chicago Divorce Case
Allegheny wife Lizzie Mehaffey challenges her husband Thomas Mehaffey who filed for divorce in Chicago. She denies any grounds for divorce and says he fled with another woman to marry Heasley, while Mehaffey’s 1892 petition cites a prior marriage to Heasley and wife’s alleged affair. The Chief of Police received Lizzie’s letter seeking arrest of Mehaffey.
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Allegheny
Chicago
Curiaco
Lizzie Mehaffey
Craig Street
Thomas Mehaffey
Pittsburg
Jerry Heasley
Heasley
Commonwealth seeks to recover state funds from Magill assignee
A bill in equity filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General seeks to limit Magill’s recovery from the Keystone National Bank. It asks to mark to state use $246,700 of the $1,000,000 verdict and to restrain dividends on that amount. The suit claims about $225,000 of Bardsley’s due bills belonged to the state. Also notes a separate case: George H. Smith jailed on $500 bail for malicious mischief over poisoning a St. Bernard owned by John N. Schoener.
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Philadelphia
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Hensel
Edward W. Magill
John Bardsley
Magill
Keystone National Bank
Commonwealth
Bardsley
Keystone Bank
George H. Smith
John N. Shoener
Smith
Kerr
Pocketbook Stolen on Train Near Ross Town
Reported pocketbook theft aboard a train near Ross Town. No details on the thief or recovered items are provided.
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Mt Pend Homes
Sharpsburg
Physician Leave Opens Post at Marine Hospital
Dr. J. D. Stoner a Marine Hospital physician has secured a month long leave of absence. Dr. Cc P Wertehbaker of Chicago will fill the position after registering at the Monongahela House yesterday.
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J. D. Stoner
Marine Hospital
Cc. P. Wertehbaker
Chicago
Monongahela House
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Stansfeld
Cabinet Council
Newcastle
Marcy
Taffy
Francis Josepe
Kaiarr
Frank G. Carpenter
Republican
J. Sloat Fassett
Joel B. Erhardt
Chauncey L Filley
St. Louis
Hendricks
CG G Shayne
Filley
Missouri
Farmers’ Alliance
William Hahn
Major McKinley
Hahn
William A. Sutherland
Berlin
Stockholm
Loon Lake
Harrison
Minneapolis
Blaine
Indiana
Fort Wayne
John K. Gowdy
Indiana Rep
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Asaid
Colored Democrata
Judge Nugent
Sunbvry
Tom Cooper
Lizzie
Oceaan
York
Wheeling
Morrow
Howard Fielding
Ed Mart
Dispatch
Grand Lodge of the
Knights of Pythias
Ogmfee
Committee On Appeals
Grand Chancellor
Supreme Representatives
Supreme Lodge
W. H. Wilbur
Order
William Sellers
Joseph G. Jackson
Grand Lodge
William Hart
Gettysburg
Sunbury
Supreme Trustees
Gourley
Opera House
Seventh Avenue
Tall Alge Num
Kansas City
Plete
Catienia
Nowhere
Price. Ee
Baby
Mattings
de Lach
Lage
Gurtains
T. M. Latimer
Federal Street
Nwys
Wanamaker & Brown
Anderson
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