Attitude of Parnell and Irish leadership in flux
The chatter centers on Parnell's uncertain stance and possible compromise rejection, with Gladstone and Rhodes shifting views. Dublin Castle and Scotland Yard deploy detectives to monitor O Briens and potential attempts to breach England, while Healy and Dillon linger in political salients amid Northampton race anxieties and party defections.
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Parnell
John Morley
House of Commons
Gladstone
Cecil Rhodes
Rhode
Mr. Sexton
Justin McCarthy
Canada’s Political Crisis Noted by London Press
The Canadian political crisis excites little interest in London while British criticism of Sir John Macdonald shows a lack of grasp on Canada’s issues. Some English commentators, like Goldwin Smith, argue Canada’s major fault is its absorption by the United States, a view echoed in Time magazine columns.
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Canada
John Macdonald
Rniv
Goldwin Smith
Ee Issn Teenanners
Timea
Canada to Proclaim Independence Seen Far Off
The article argues time is distant for Canadian independence. Loyalty to Britain is now confined to a small group in the Imperial Federation League, whose aims have been rejected as chimera by Lord Derby and other prudent statesmen.
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Canada
Imperial Federation League
Lord Derbey
The Fall of Crispi Ends His Power in Italy
Lexpos, Feb. 7. Signor Crispi falls as Queen Margaret secures his exit with support for Marquis Di Rudini to form a new government. Humbert yields, Rudini pledges to honor Crispi foreign policy while Italy eyeing tax cuts, reduced military spending, and possible Franco-Italian commercial talks.
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Lexpos
Signor
Crispi
Europe
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Humbert
Chapi
Margaret
Secrea
Marquis di Rudini
Garibaldi
Rome
Rudinia
France
Crispi Bss
Rudini
Italy
Another Big Strike In Wales And Scotland
The Shipping Federation and unions clash over non unionists in ships and docks. In Cardiff 400 workers idle four thousand more. Hull to follow next week. Scotch railways to meet directors Monday to hear grievances and aims. Expected to end in union defeat per observers.
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Lorpon
Shipping Federation
Trades Unionists
Cardiff
Hull
South Wales Coal E
London
John Burns
Scotland
Notable attendees at Etruria gathering
Etruria today hosts a notable assembly including the Hon Cecil Baring the Hon Thomas Baring M Randolph Cortet Dr Hadlow Mr BR N Levy Lawson and Major Wood among attendees.
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Etruria
Cecil Baring
Thomas Baring
M. Randolph Cortet
Hadlow
BR. N. Levy Lawson
Major Wood
London Gambling Scandal Heads to Criminal Court
Sir William Gordon Cumming plans to prosecute his slander suit against General Owen Williams and Lord Coventry and may summon the Prince of Wales to testify. The return of Lord Randolph Churchill to Frogland is reportedly linked to the matter, with His Lordship preferring a less discordant path.
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Londdon
William Gordon Cumming
Owen Williams
Lord Coventry
Prince of Wales
Lord Randolph Churchill
Frogland
William
Lincoln and New eyed for Treasury Secretary role
Loxpon reports minister Lincoln was indisposed but recovered. Cabled rumors say Mr. Lincoln and Consul General New are candidates for the Treasury secretaryship, but officials deny any foundation for the statements.
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Loxpon
Lincoln
New
the Treasury
Empress of India Sets Sail on World Tour
Liveroon February 7 The Canadian Pacific's new steamer Empress of India carried 150 passengers for a trip around the world. She departed this evening.
Prejudice Against Hebrews Dying Out Says Dr Mendez
Dr Joseph de Sola Mendez, head of Bethnal Green Synagogue, London, travels toward Chicago saying worldwide Hebrew status has improved. He notes Russia and France show strain, Britain accepts Rothschild in Parliament, and America offers the broadest tolerance for Jews, whom he regards as hopeful for safety and happiness there.
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Joseph de Sola Mendez
Bethnal Green
London
Chicago
New York
de Bola Mendez
Russia
France
Baron Rothschild
Disraeli
America
Secret crackdown on illegal insurance orders in New Jersey
In Trenton on February 7 Secretary of State Henry C. Kelsey warned that the Earnest Workers Universal Order of Cooperation and Advance Beneficial Order violate New Jersey law. He said he will act against officers and agents once complaints are filed as these groups conduct large business here. The state requires $10,000 in securities filings, which none have filed.
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Trenton
Henry C. Kelsey
New Jersey
Mysterious Blood Pools In Clergyman’s House
In Wasurxeron on February 7 detectives investigate a baffling scene at Rev Dr Sunderland house. Early morning a heavy body reportedly fell in the basement, leaving a large blood pool on the stair landing walls and floor. Doors show no break in, no strangers observed, blood trail vanishes along the street as inquiries continue.
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Wasurxeron
Sunderland
Notable Deaths Mark Week in Loxpon and London
Loxpon February 7. The wife of Buffalo businessman William J. King Jr. dies after a surgical operation. she was daughter of the late Captain RK Gordon of the Forty second Royal Highlander and requested cremation at Woking after their brief London residence. Also this week ex congressman and ex Consul General Freeman H Morse dies at Surbiton aged 64. Morse served as U S Consul General in London from 1861 to 1870 and aided Civil War efforts before being succeeded by Adam Badeau.
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Freeman H. Morse
Surbiton
Mr. Morse
Lincoln
United States
London
Charles Francis Adams
Morsa
Adam Badeau
America
California
Cheat
Lingg
Alsace
New Zealand
Falaha
Suffolk
England
Sempson
Dagon
Empedocles
Mount Etna
Resume of the Week The Deeds of Lieutenant Schwatka
Public attention centers on Lieutenant Schwatka famed explorer at 41 for a 3251 mile Arctic sledge journey the only winter Arctic expedition the coldest yet 71 below zero and discovering Franklin's dead. He charted Yukon headwaters reached 7000 feet on Mount St Elias and studied cliff dwellers in Arizona.
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Dispatch
Schwatka
John Franklin
Yukon River
St. Elias
Arizona
Curious Preservation of Charles I After Beheading Described
An 1813 inspection of Charles I’s coffin at Windsor revealed remarkable preservation. The head, detached but viewable, showed a dark skin tone yet muscular facial features, a near intact forehead and temples, remaining teeth, and a thick black hairline. Neck muscles retracted. the fourth cervical vertebra was transversely cut.
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Charles I
Charles
Windsor
Prince Regent
Duke of Cumberland
Henry Halford
Four Indians arraigned over drunken attempt to burn man
Burrato Feb 7. Four Indians George Snow Eland Pierce Joan Pierce and James Lukes faced arraignment on charges of attempting to cremate an old Indian named John Jackson. They pleaded not guilty and were bailed. Jackson says in October they left Cataraugus to Salamanca drank, returned to his home, threw him down poured liquor on him and set him afire. He extinguished the flames.
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Burrato
George Snow
Eland Pierce
Joan Pierce
James Lukes
John Jackson
Jackson
Cataraugus
Salamanca
Czar's Resolve and European Tensions Rise
From St Petersburg dispatches the Czar aims to renew peaceful efforts to break the Triple Alliance. Cripsi's retirement and the Austrian heir's Russia visit stir Berlin. Most reliable opinion suggests the status quo will hold into next year. Also notes notable Cunard steamer passengers leaving Liverpool.
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St Petersburg
London
Crispi
Russia
Berlin
Europe
The Dangers of Theosophy in Indianapolis
A talented and educated young woman, Miss Caroline Taylor, reportedly driven insane by Theosophy, shot and killed her aunt. She has been placed in the insane hospital for treatment and observation.
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Inpdiaanapolis
Caroline Taylor
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Minn. Druggists
In Minnesota winters many store clerks push cures, but Wells and Schroeder of Sanborn report Chamberlains Cough Remedy outperforms rivals. They say it cures when others fail and is best for children especially croup or whooping cough. 650 cent bottles available from druggists. To Rent Spare Rooms advertise in The Dispatch special lists on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Union
Messrs Wells & Schroeder
Sanborn
Minn
Chamberlain
Vsa
Cabinet Deaths Shadow Early Washington Leadership
A historical note recalls violent deaths among U.S. Cabinet members. Alexander Hamilton died in a duel on July 12, 1804, Henry Knox reportedly choked in 1806, with other cabinet figures such as Abel P. Upshur and William Wilkins tied to perilous fates during presidential terms.
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Harrison
Washington
Alexander Hamilton
W.W. Gilme
Tyler
Countess Waldersee in Royal Rift Amid German Court
The article discusses the Countess Waldersee, once Miss Lee of New York, and her husband the late chief of staff. His loss of prestige at the German court strains ties with Augusta Victoria and the present queen. Royal friendships, once close, are portrayed as fragile, with King William II. noted as ungrateful.
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Countess Waldersee
Miss Lee
New York
Waldersee
Waldersees
Augusta Victoria
William I
William II
Notable English Peers Dead by Self Destruction This Century
The record notes England has lost 1260 peers this century by self-inflicted death. Names include Lord French in 1814, Marquis of Londonderry in 1822, Lord Greaves in 1830, Lord James Beresford in 1841, Earl of Munster in 1842, Lord Congleton in 1842, the Duke of Bedford within the month, among others.
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England
Ita
Lord French
Marquis of
German King’s Hares Hunt Draws Global Condemnation
The piece condemns indulgent royal hunting practices, noting Germany’s Kaiser shot 278 hares from a warm sleigh at Potsdam. It contrasts true sport with brutality, urging humane alternatives like wooden models or artificial game for royal pleasure.
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Rome
Spain
Mexico
Germany
Potsdam
King Kalakua known as multilingual author and Hawaiian historian
The late King Kalakua of the Sandwich Islands reportedly spoke six languages and planned a forthcoming book. He was already an author of Kamehameha I and published The Legends and Myths of Hawaii, a work praised for its valuable information about the Hawaiian people.
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Sandwich Islands
Hawaii
Hawaiian Group of Islands
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha
Wilkie
Houses Scarce This Year Special Rent Days
Home buyers face tight housing supply this year. A forthcoming special section outlines leasing options and savings. It notes Thursday and Monday rent days as a focus to help buyers compare listings and cut costs.
Railroads to blame for pig iron shutdown in Shenango Valley
New Castle February 7 report on the Shenango and Mahoning valleys details how furnace closures and idle coke ovens, caused by weak pig iron demand and prices, have halted rail traffic and left thousands unemployed. Furnacemn blame railroads for high rates. some mills push own production while others await rate relief.
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Shenango Valley
Mahoning
Shenango
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sharon
Youngstown
Central States
Mahoning and Shenango Valley
Tron Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
Red Jacket
Crawford Iron and Steel Company
Rainey & Berger
Flirted to His Death in Albany Freight Accident
Alexander Ward a colored train hand on the Brunswick and Western Railroad died after stepping from a moving freight car as it left Sumner. While chatting with two colored women along the track he misplaced his footing, fell between box cars, and the train crushed his arm and head, dying shortly after extraction.
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Albany, Ga
Alexander Ward
Brunswick and Western Railroad
Sumner
Another Ship Railway Aims to Clear The Dalles Obstruction
The Columbia and Snake River Auxiliary Waterway Convention of Washington Oregon and Idaho endorses a ship railway as the best permanent improvement for The Dalles. A memorial to state legislatures urges a portage railway around the cascades to make the river navigable to the inland empire.
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Columbia and Snake River
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Congress
Dalles
Columbia River
Cascades
Prohibition Fight in North Dakota Deepens
A state crisis over prohibition emerges as the Legislature appears evenly split. Backed by a rumored vast corruption fund, supporters push a re submission bill, but recent canvasses indicate a majority favor the current iron-clad prohibition law, making passage unlikely.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Louisiana Lottery Company
Kipling in Chicago on progress and savage commerce
Kipling's letter portrays Chicago as a vast, noise filled, money driven metropolis. He denounces the city as a savage crowd beneath wires and rails with gilded hotels and endless ads while contrasting it with London and San Francisco. He deplores the brutal rush for wealth, calls Chicago a live town, and critiques the church as a circus under a charlatan preacher.
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Calcutta
America
Palmer House
God Almighty
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