YANKEES IN SIBERIA TREATED AS POWS FOR THREE YEARS
Boston born Captain Joseph Morris leads four Americans and 22 Japanese sailors captured while poaching seals. They are jailed in a Siberian coal mine for three years, endure starvation and brutal conditions, while one American dies and others suffer extreme hardship. Morris recounts escape attempts, forced labor, and a grim march to Nikolausk with scant rations.
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Bostox
New England
Boston
Joseph Morris
Helens
Morris
F. C. Crocker
Searsport
Buck Folter
Nantucket
J. ©. Golden
Bath
Yokohama
Narrative of a Sea Incident and Cross-examination
The account describes an event 15 to 16 miles from shore on the high seas. Captain Morris answered questions plainly and never contradicted himself. Landmarks of the narrative were verified from other sources, with Russian claims about territorial limits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Psychic Investigation Association Proposed by Clergy and Scientists
A Boston led circular announces plans for a Psychic Investigation Association to study modern Spiritualism using scientific methods. It is signed by ministers from Boston and New York, aiming to unite clergy and experts to determine if Spiritualism rests on fact or delusion and advance careful inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adelphi Hall
M. E. Williams
Boston
Psychic Investigation Association
Minot J. Savage
Unity Church
Edward A. Horton
Second Congregational Church
R. Heber Newton
All Souls’ Episcopal Church
Edward Everett Hale
Mary A. Livermore
Melrose
Mass
B. O.flower
The
Arena
T. Ernst Allen
Fourth Unitarian Society
Providence
Society For Psychical Research
Italy's Revolution Affects German Tripartite Alliance
Berlin observers fear a possible break up of the triple alliance after Italy's peaceful revolution. The Emperor seeks to control events while diplomacy shifts focus to Crispi and potential ambassadorial roles in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HY Dunlaf
Berlin
Italy
Germany
Humbert
Signor Crispi
Austria
Aso
Merlin
Prince Bismarck
Roe
Labor Assembly Demands Pledge Adherence From World’s Fair Directors
Chicago labor leaders meeting as the Trade and Labor Assembly, with 47 000 workers, adopted resolutions opposing further support for the World’s Columbian Exposition unless the directors keep promised union labor recognition. They urged workers to withhold further stock assessments until assurances are given and planned joint action with Central Labor Union and Carpenters Council to press the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Organized Labor of
Chicago
Trade and Labor Assembly
James O'Connell
Assembly
Central Labor Union and Carpenters’ Council
Emperor William Reassigns Royal Stage at Rehearsals
In the King's House on February 8, Emperor William interrupted a rehearsal and ordered principal actors to face him for blunt criticism. He vowed to return next day to verify compliance and, after each act, Count Hochberg announced the theater would adopt modern commercial principles. Actors resisting reform were told to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie
Emperor William
Count Hochberg
Kaiser
Four Poles Committed for Murder in Shexandoah
William Geutsairage George BGeutsairage Matt Moldazes and John Lalurnikus jailed on $2500 bail each after murdering and stabbing five countrymen involved in convicting a friend of the accused for assault and robbery. The group forms a society to avenge wrongs and cover its members court costs. The case challenges Commonwealth crime convictions by alleged professional witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shexandoah
William
George Bgeutsairage
Matt Moldazes
John Lalurnikus
Commonwealth
Rumored railroad lease denied by B and O and W N Y P
Philadelphia reports that the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad has not been leased by the Baltimore and Ohio. An inquiry shows no lease or negotiations exist. The piece notes B and O control of Pittsburg and Western prompts talk of a traffic agreement, but no formal steps are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
New York
Prince Radziwill losses spark Potsdam Paris dash
In Berry on February 8 reports claim Prince Radziwill lost about 5,000,000 marks playing in Berlin and Potsdam. Princess Radziwill fled to Paris then barely agreed to return to Potsdam amid the financial scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby Dunlal
Berry
Prince Radziwill
Berlin
Potsdam
Radziwill
Paris
English church in Berlin readies reception for Bishop Doane
Brew, Feb. 8 The English church in Berlin founded by the Empress Frederick prepares for a grand reception of Bishop Doane of Albany who is to arrive the English church will confer confirmation jointly with the Berlin bishopric in a ceremony amid local preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Frederick
Doane
Albany
Catrie
Prince Bismarck Withdraws Brewery Plan at Friedrichsruhe
In Brelin on February 8 Prince Bismarck withdrew his approval for a brewery project at Friedrichsruhe. Despite New York financier Mr. Ehret offering to fund most of the capital, the withdrawal stands as the decisive action.
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Dunlap
BreLin
Prince Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Ehret
New York
Sure Cure for Drunkenness Baron Kuobelsdorf News
Breius reports in February from Breius City about Baron Kuobelsdorf and a controversial claim regarding a cure for drunkenness. The fragment mentions Dr. and a potential discovery tied to a Baron. Further details are unreadable in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Breius
Baron Kuobelsdorf
Prominent anti-Semitic agitator touts dipsomania cure
A retired lieutenant, known for anti-Semitic agitation, proclaims a new cure for dipsomania and offers treatment for drunkards. The plan shows a plausible chance to reclaim habitual inebriates, and an official investigation into the remedy is to be conducted.
An Emperor's Levee at Berlin Court Ceremony
The German Kaiser and Kaiserin hosted a grand levee with American diplomats led by Minister Phelps and Second Secretary Jackson in knee breeches. Mrs. Phelps showcased her daughters and nieces among a mixed procession of legation wives, while English presence was limited to Mr. Franey and English women absent.
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Dunlaf
Berlin
Schleppen Courso
William the Second
Phelps
Mr. Jackson
New Jersey
Legation
Boardman
Baltimore
Florence
Coleman
Jackson
Captain Bingham
Mr. Franey
London
Court of St. James
German statistics cited by unions borrow from American consuls
Trades unions in German industrial districts rely on American Consuls reports for statistics claiming quicker, more reliable data than local figures. In Saxony a government inquiry into labor conditions uses the American Consul at Chemnitz as its source, noting a $822,000 drop in American exports in late 1890. Socialistic papers mockingly criticize the home government for this reliance.
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Berwin
Saxony
Socialistic
America
Not a failure Jay Dunlap's Cable Company item
Mrs Shaw writes from St Petersburg to a London friend denying reports of her failure in St Petersburg. She says she never had better audiences in Russia and could stay a year if possible. She cannot leave for Moscow until February end. She insists she never lost money in Berlin and did not perform there. Frank Slavin and Charley Mitchell head to Dublin to box four rounds tonight and four more Thursday.
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Loxpoy
Shaw
Whistler
St. Petersburg
London
America
Lonpox
Frank Slavin
Charley Mitchell
Dublin
Mitchell
Slavin
Irish Split Favored by Healy Threat to Defy Parnell
Lowsnoys reports The Irish position weakens as Healy vows to oppose Parnell and seek a new split if McCarthyites accept a compromise with Parnell. The note signals rising tensions within the Irish leadership over strategy and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowsnoys
Healy
Parnell
McCarthyites
Prince of Wales to Visit Villa Carlotta Host
Monte Carlo February 8 The Prince of Wales is expected this week as guest of Baron Hirsch at Villa Carlotta, where the royal party will be entertained by the host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Dunlaf's
Monte Carrvo
the Prince of Wales
Baron Hirsch
Villa Carlotta
Steamer Chiswick Sinks After Striking Sand Bar Off Scilly
The steamer Chiswick from Cardiff to St Nazaire hit a sand bar off Scilly and sank with several seamen losing their lives. Bishop Scalabrisi of Piacenza addressed a Rome audience urging Italian immigration to America. Royalists at Nimes condemned Lavigerie doctrine. Irish bishops oppose Harrington’s National League appeal ahead of elections. Catholic Pri mate letter read condemning Parnell. Spanish ministers plan Laraoba restoration and statue of Coruambus for American Conference.
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Chiswick
Cardiff
St. Nazaire
Scilly
Scalabrisi
Piacenza
Rome
America
Nimes
Count I’ Hanssonville
Republic
Parnell
Walsh
Harrington
National League
Larabida
Coruambus
Barber Osborn shoots sweetheart then fatally wounds himself
A barber named Jesse Osborn shot Miss Blanche Clements at her home in Feb. at the door as she appeared. He then shot himself, apparently fatally. Osborn had been waiting for her and was reportedly under the influence of liquor when the tragedy occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcano
Jesse Osborn
Blanche Clements
Busy Week Ahead in Harrisburg Blue Law Fight Looms
Harrisburg dispatch says the legislature reconvenes to a heavy week with key bills on blue law appeals, ballot reform, and the pipeline act. Delegations from Pittsburg oppose Davis coal tax, while debates on medical board appointments and reapportionment loom. party observers note treasurer nomination chatter and possible district judgeship moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Fow
Butler
Knights of Labor Legislative Committee
Pennsylvania
Knights of Labor
Employers’ Liability Act
Andrews
House
John W. Morrison
Allegheny County
Representative Windley
Washington County
Representative Cochran
Armstrong County
Washington
Senator Quay
Attorney Buffington
Kittanning
Quay
Judge Wickham
Beaver
Stofiel
English Clergy Form Accord After Kalzer Appointment
German priests outnumber English speaking priests three to one though the English group is as strong in numbers. The recent Archbishop Kalzer appointment disappoints English clergy who have formed an organization and will appeal to Rome for an American successor.
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Kalzer
Appea
Rome
Death of John McKeown Oil Pioneer With Vast Pennsylvania Fortunes
Washington, Pa. Feb 8 John McKeown a leading oil producer died this morning after months of breathing trouble. Born 1838 in Ireland he arrived in New York on Lincoln’s assassination day and built a vast empire in Parker Bradford Washington Richburg Moore farm and other fields. He owned oil properties in PA WV OH real estate in NY Baltimore Chicago Washington cattle lands and timber in the South. Funeral Tuesday with interment in Pittsburgh. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Dispatch
Washington
John McKeown
Mr. McKeown
Newton
Armagh
Ireland
New York
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Parker's
Begin
Parker
Moore
Bradford
Bincham
Iichberg
McKeown
West Virginia
Ohio
Baltimore
Chicago
Pittsburg
French Letters Expose Hidden Passions In Boston Scandal
Harry W French publishes love letters from Miss Smith to counter her repudiation of him as a lover. The letters include intimate lines from a steamboat trip and Portsmouth passage, cited by French to show affection and deny claims of wrongdoing. He says he never attacked Helen but will defend himself against branding as a scoundrel.
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Boston
Harry W. French
Miss Smith
Mise Smith
French
Mr. French
Portsmouth
Alelee
Helen
Battle With Burglars Ends in Slaying and Capture
Officer Cary, pursuing George Duncan, engaged fugitives in a Price Hill shooting chase. Duncan, previously jailed for burglary, was captured after a lengthy firefight. partner Frank Anderson alias Morgan was fatally shot in the thigh. The warehouse hideout yielded diamonds, silks, goods worth thousands, later loaded onto three wagons.
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Cincinnati
Cary
George Duncan
Duncan
Columbus
Price Hill
Ruberg
Frank Anderson
Morgan
Peruvian Revolution News from Valparaiso
From Valparaiso dated January 27 the Arequipa's report notes Imperial troop transport repulsed by torpedo boat Blanco after hours of fighting. Imperial escaped to Putillos. Government grants 25 percent extra pay to loyal troops and pensions to families of killed or wounded royal soldiers. Tal tal and Chanaral remain the only ports seized by revolutionists.
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Lrra
Peru
Arequipa
Valparaso
Imperial
Iquique
Blanco
Valparaiso
Putillos
Taltal
Chanaral
Visiting Citizen Soldiers Arrive in New Orleans for Welcome
A special train brought the Elizabeth Zouaves and Richmond Howitzers to New Orleans on February 8. Washington Artillery under Colonel Richardson and Grand Army of the Republic members greeted them at Washington escorted Artillery Hill where Major Shakespeare gave a welcome. Junia Hussars of Columbus escorted to Battery B for breakfast. The Fifth Maryland Veterans arrived that night.
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New Orleans
Richmond
Washington Artillery
Richardson
Grand Army of the Republic
A. C. Graham
Washington
Artillery Hill
Shakespeare
Junia Hussars
Columbus
Battery B
Louisiana Field Artillery
Veterans Corps
Fifth Maryland Regiment
Baltimore
American Catholic Clerical Union Formed in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee report notes the creation of an American Catholic Clerical Union for the English speaking priests of the province. It is viewed as a first step in a movement against German influence in the archdiocese. The note mentions the archbishop and three German bishops in the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwavknes
Milwaukee
Peres
Peshe
Collision in fog delays trains near Rushville
A rear end collision on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Indianapolis line near Rushville occurred about 11 after a freight engine broke down. A brakeman warning the St Louis express westbound failed to be seen due to heavy fog, causing the passenger train to crash into the freight caboose and derail cars. An overturned stove ignited the cab as an oil car burned.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Rushville
M Cullough Dead Pioneer of Pennsylvania Company Dies at 70
J N McCullough First Vice President of the Pennsylvania Company dies at 70 after months of illness at his home in Allegheny His life spanned a career guiding rail traffic and westward lines including the C P and Fort Wayne routes He built tonnage and led major railroad offices with renowned managerial skill and kindness to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad World
J. N. McCullough
Pennsylvania Company
McCullough
Irwin Avenue
Allegheny
William Thaw
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Thaw
Transportation Department
Mr. M
Pennsylvania Road
Chicago
J. M. McCullough
Welleville
Mr. McCullouch
Yellow Creek
Jefferson County
Otto
Ohio River
Presbyterian Church
Miss Nessly
Jacob Nessly
Ohio
D. & D. McDonald & Co
Wellsville
New Orleans
Joan S. McIntosh
McIntosh, McC & Co
Cleveland and Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Ft Wayne
Ft. Wayne Road
Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati and St. Louis
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Gether
Leber
Crocker
Kokomaha
Artic Ocean
Custom House
Jap Islands
Wisdious Rock
Nicolaski
Gulf of Penjinsk
Lonis
Sime
Golder
Wlndivestock
Nagasaki
General Jones
Europe
Jermits
Reichstag
Roman Church Party
Father Aschenbronen
le Bourget
Reichsrag
Liebknecht
Bebel
Lasson
Brandenburger Gate
Organized Labor
Fair Directory
Dunlais
Dunlap’s Cable Company
Bismarck
Jay Dunlap
ICY Dunlap's Cable Company
Cadly Compant
Blue Law
Pittsburg Coal Exchange
Alex Dempster
Roger Hartley
William Wood
Davis
Kearn
Frank M. Riter
House of Representatives
Medical Society of
State of
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John M’keown
M'Cullough
Wayne Pot
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