Disgraceful Berlin Scandal Ties Princes to Fake Titles
Feb 15 Bern report ties Prince Frederick Charles and Prince of Saxe Altenburg to a title sales scheme. The Prince of Saxe Altenburg faces heavier punishment after criminal accusations linked to a go-between and a jailed liaison. The Kaiser publicly scorns the implicated royals as investigations intensify.
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Dunlap
Bern
Berlin
Frederick Charles
Axe Altenburg
Meta
Prince Frederick Charles
Hohenzoilers
Saxe Altenburg
de Kaiser
Saxe Meiningen
Is Oee
Neo
Abeno
Waldersee Likely to Nominate German Ambassador to St Petersburg
A personal friend of von Waldersee says the ex Chief is selected to succeed General Von Schweinitz as German ambassador to St Petersburg. He will assume after commanding the army corps. Von Schweinitz resigns due to age. The Countess Waldersee has American ties, and a farewell reception in Berlin is planned with the Berlin Y M C A on February 17.
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John Dat
New York
Man’s Bar Plan in Berlin Met with Family Twist
In Unter den Linden an aspiring American bar owner faces an odd recruitment twist as his mother in Newark submits a handwriting sample for his matching. The surprising result prompts the suitor to abandon his marriage search and accept his thrifty parent as a substitute partner, seeking stable homeland ties.
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Unter den Linden
Newark
May Day Demonstrations Plastered Worldwide as Labor Movement Grows
Paris reports a global labor mobilization as Lille and Paris receive circus like posters promoting May Day unity. The National Council plans broad placards in leading industrial centers and cites an eight hour demand debate. Germany avoids a May 1 fete with officials delaying celebrations to Sunday May 3.
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France
Psy Duslap
Paris
Council National
Lille
National Council
Germany
Murdered for Money in German Village Forest
In Diepholz Westphalia a young farmer's daughter Margaret Krumm was murdered in a forest. Rotzky a woodcutter lied in wait after she asked him to escort her with a large sum of money. He confessed after being caught by a arendreme.
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Breaux
Diepholz
Westphalia
Margaret Krumm
Rotzky
Carnival Attire Shines at Final Ball
Brewo February 15 carnival winds down with 2,500 attendees at the royal epistle ball. Princess Frederick Charles and Queen Louise costumes captivate, featuring white dead silk gowns with purple trains and ermine, richly jeweled and artistically executed.
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Punlads Cable Company
Brewo
Frederick Charles
Queen Louise
Letter from Blaine Reveals Sealing Season Reply
Loxpox Feb 15 The much talked of meeting between Minister Lincoln and the Marquis of Salisbury last week is now understood to have consisted of a presentation by Lincoln of a letter from Secretary Blaine and an early reply to Lincoln’s December communication regarding the close of the sealing season.
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Lincoln
Marquis of Salisbury
Uis
Blaine
Hearne Opera Flops with German Audiences
Beruis Feb. 15 The Baroness Bron sart's four act opera Hearne with libretto by Rodenstedt failed despite fine scenery and melodious moments. Germans deem it too tame, influenced by Wagnerian ideals.
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TY Dunlap
Beruis
Baroness Bronsart
The Emperor's Scheme A Combine to Restrict Emigration
Erruts Feb 15. A combine between the North German Lloyd and Hamburg-American lines, arranged under the auspices of the Emperor, aims to close the ocean lanes and curb the flow of emigration from Germany.
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Germany
Dunlais
Erruts
Combine
Lloyd
The Starving Weavers in Bavaria Cries For Aid
Berne Feb 15 Nothing has been done by German authorities to relieve the starving weavers plight. The dispatch notes protest and calls for Dunlap's Cable Domination to raise relief funds and pressure authorities.
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Dunlap
Berurs
Weavers in Silesia Oppose Famine Relief Tradeoffs
A Silesian weavers dispute famine aid amid red tape with Britain and France cited as prompt models. Subscriptions pour in for monuments to rulers while Eulen mountains denizens face hunger. Ratibor Glatz authorities refuse to back a petition to import flour from Austria, 40 percent cheaper under protection.
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Silesian
America
Englad
France
Bismarck
Kaiser
Eulen
Duke Ratibor
Duchy of
Ratibor
Glatz
Austria
Prussia
Threat of Prosecution for Bismarck Sparks Imperial Tension
Reports from Beriix claim the State plans to prosecute Prince Bismarck after a royal council meeting presided by Chancellor Caprivi. The Emperor's anger grows as Bismarck accuses the government and documents his claims to Russian envoy Count Schouvaloff, with Seville press noting stern condemnation from Berlin. The situation threatens to worsen relations with Russia and risk drastic measures to stop the attacks.
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Beriix
Prince Bismarck
Royal State Council
Caprivi
Bismarck
Count Schouvaloff
Paris Matin
Berlin
Friedrichsruhe
Berlin Church Bars Judge Cartian Family From Ashes Vault
Berlin society reports a church ruling blocking the Cartian family from placing their relative Judge Ernst Cartian’s cremation urn in the family vault at Dorothean Stadt Cemetery. The Church Council’s decision, supported by law, stands despite intervention by Minister Von Cosslar. The Cartians, noted Berlin patricians, had planned interment of ashes in the family vault after the judge died in Rome and was cremated in Padua. The urn was moved to Friedrichsfeldt Cemetery per Italian law barring transport of human ashes as ordinary freight.
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Bern
Berlin
Dorothean Stadt
Ernst Cartian
Church Council
von Cosslar
Rome
Padua
Friedrichsfeldt
Padua Crematorium
FREEDOM FARES FOR RELIGIOUS REFUSERS TO SERVE
Frederick May and Christopher Hasse, jailed for six weeks over religious scruples against military service, begin an enforced journey to America 24 hours after release. The New Church group protests violence, and the Emperor funds their passage, promising religious tolerance in the new world.
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Berxurs
Frederick May
Christopher Hasse
America
New Church
New World
The Saddler to Face Murder Charge in Nell Case
The Saddler, arrested yesterday for the murder of Carotty Nell in Whitechapel, was moved to Arbow's Square jail under heavy guard. He, formerly a fireman on the Fez from Torker, possessed a formidable knife traced to the crime. He will be formally charged tomorrow amid expected startling revelations.
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Lowpox
Unions Decline Dictation in Shipping Federation Ultimatum
Lorpon February 15 The shipping federation issues an ultimatum declaring union dictation unbearable and vows not to employ any man unless he pledges to sail with any vessel signed to articles. The federation denies intent to interfere with unions or lower wages. BT Dunlap's Cable Co Hampune February 15 A shipment of 52 East African natives arrives to serve on Woermann Line ships as freemen in a pilot project.
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Lorpon
Shipping Federation
Uniona
Federation
Dunlap's Cable Company
Hampune
East Africa
Woermann Line
Fremen
No Laws for Labor as Congress Shelves Bills
JAIGHTNER reports from Washington that Congress has sidelined key labor bills, including eight hour work claims for government workers and a postal telegraph measure. The piece notes disputed cost estimates, Senate inaction, and calls for labor voters to unite for broader political power in the next session.
House bill to be pressed this week for final action
A bill pending in the House for about two weeks as unfinished business will be brought up again this week. Its supporters aim to secure final action before week’s end. The reporting committee favors adopting the Senate bill unamended if needed, but also seeks to incorporate mail and naval reserve clauses from the House measure.
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Hogar
Simple Justice
United States Senate
Senate
Committee On Education and Labor
House
Committee On Labor
United States
District of Columbia
Conference Committee
Newell
Bradford
Medard
Mercer
Hall
Eik
Frait
Finley
Washington
Kane
Fayette
Friends of the Origins
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Beaver
State Firemen's Association
Manderson Pushes Cut in Government Printing Costs
Senator Manderson seeks action to reform the Government Printing Office and curb its rising spend, proposing a joint committee study and a bill to reduce expenditures. He cites large appropriations through 1892 and criticizes the Congressional Record as largely wasteful, filled with unwritten speeches.
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Manderson
Congressional
Confidence of Mint Vote Near Philadelphia
Congressman Reyburn travels to Philadelphia to vote on a bill for a new Mint. McReynolds predicts quick committee action and Speaker Reed’s support. Some Pennsylvania members oppose the measure over personal issues with Superintendent Bosbyshell and will abstain rather than oppose it.
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Wassixeotox
Eeyburn
Philadelphia
Reyburn
McRewbury
Reed
Secord
Committee On
Committee On Rules
Pennsylvania
Bosbyshell
Ruler by a Queen Kalakua Funeral in Honolulu
San Francisco dispatch reports the Kalakua funeral in Honolulu after the Charleston bearing the King’s body reached port on January 29. Marine guards, flags at half mast, and a royal procession framed the day as Liliokalani's proclamation as Queen was announced and public mourning began.
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San Francisco
United States
Charleston
Brown
King Kalakua
Honolulu Harbor
Mohican
Nymphe
R. W. Wilcox
Kaumakapi
Honolulu
California
Admiral Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Copyright Bill Faces Senate Vote Amid Time Estimates
Washington February 15 The copyright bill is seen as unfinished business in the Senate with a possible final vote before the diplomatic appropriation bill if time permits. Senator Hale plans to press the diplomatic appropriation bill tomorrow while allies of the copyright measure expect it to be concluded quickly once debate ends.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
Friends of the Copyright Bill
Republican Senate caucus sets list of measures for interlude
Washington Feb 15 The Republican Senate caucus selected nine measures for consideration between appropriation bills including the Indian depredations bill Nicaragua canal bill pure food and Conger lard bills army reorganization inter state commerce land court bankruptcy revenue marine and Pacific railroad funding bills They will not allow any bill to linger if it provokes excessive debate and will lay aside contentious measures to keep the order moving.
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Washington
Republican Senate
Senate
The Silver Question Dominates House Debate
The silver issue remains the top topic in the House with conservatives fearing an unexpected move. Members expect the Coinage Committee to report before week’s end as hearings wind down. A Republican caucus is planned to influence party strategy on the measure.
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Wasmyetos
House
Tye
Brice Seeks Coal Fueled Southern Steamship Boom
A party led by Ohio Senator Cal Brice visited Chattanooga to map plans for lines of steamers from Mobile and Brunswick to South America and Honduras. They aim to supply coal for new routes and expand trade under reciprocity with Mexico and Central America, eyeing the Monon route for coal markets.
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Central America
Chatrtranovna
Chattanooga
Calvin 8. Brice
United States
Ohio
East Tennessee Railway System
C. BR. Cummings
Chicago
Honduras
A. Baxter
Lima
Michigan and Northwestern Railroad
George L. Bradley
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
John Co. Barker
Car Company
Michigan City
Ind
Erskine M. Phelps
Brice
Mexico
International Congress
Mobile
Tam
West Indies
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Tampa
South America
Brunswick
Brangwick
Tracy balks at Treasury post amid vacancy rumors
An exclusive telegram from Washington reports Secretary Tracy showing reluctance regarding the Treasury secretaryship as talks about the vacant position circulate. The Dispatch notes his name is frequently mentioned in connection with the post and reflects ongoing speculation from February 15.
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Wasahisetos
Tracy
No Treasury post for him says New York Republican
A prominent New York Republican stated in conversation that he would not take the Treasury Secretaryship under any circumstances. The remark aligns with a semi official claim that no Cabinet transfer will fill the vacant Treasury post.
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Ship of the Treasury
New York
Halford
Treasury
Armor Plate Trial Shows Nickel-Steel Best in Tests
Official report on armor plate trials under Rear Admiral Kimberly displays three plates from Sehneider & Co. Le Creusot steel nickel steel and Cammell & Co compound. Nickel-steel ranks first, all steel second, compound third. compound pierced, steel plates withstood shells. Weights around 20,700 pounds per plate. 2,075 fps strike velocity. Dupont powder used.
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Asnapolis
Board of Naval Officers
Kimberly
United States Naval Institute
Sehneider & Co
le Creusot
Cammell & Co
Sheffield
Holtzer
Messrs. Dupont
Astor’s Lavish Farewell Supper Before Philadelphia Wedding
John Jacob Astor hosts a grand farewell supper at the Knickerbocker Clubhouse for his bachelor friends before departing for Philadelphia. Lispenard Stuyvesant acts as best man while ushers include Center Hitchcock and Elisha Dyer Jr. Scarf pins with pearls and diamonds are given as gifts. Mrs. Astor, his mother, heads to Philadelphia early.
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Knickerbocker
John Jacob Astor
Philadelphia
Mr. Astor
Lispenard
Center Hitchcock
H. le Grand Cannon
Robert L. Hargous
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Thomas H. Howard
Woodbury Kane
Hamilton Fisk Webster
Barton Willing
Banking measure to visit Pittsburg this week
The joint legislative committees preparing to guard bank depositors plan a trip to Pittsburg next Thursday to hear bankers and business leaders. They expect to report to the Legislature after testing opinions in Harrisburg and Philadelphia. Supervision of state banks and trust companies is favored. private banks likely exempt.
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Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Gibson Has Not Fled Denied By Whisky Trust Leader
Chicago report notes President Greenhut of the Whisky Trust denies any flight by Secretary Gibson from Peoria. He cites a postmarked Peoria bundle and Gibson handwriting as proof Gibson was there Saturday night. Directors gather for an Auditorium meeting to discuss the matter and plan of defense by trusted attorneys.
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Chicago
Greenhut
The
Whisky Trust
Gibson
Peoria
Trust
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Not For Sale
President J C Clark and Duncan of New York state the Mobile and Ohio is not in the market for sale. D J Mackey of Evansville accompanies them on the trip. rumors of property sales have circulated but officials deny any sale plans despite possible personal interest in securities.
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St. Louis
Mobile and Ohio
J. C. Clark
William Butler Duncan
New York
D. J. Mackey
Evansville
Mackey Consolidated System
Mobile and Ohio Proverty
Duncan
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Fire Rips East Wing of St Marys Hospital in Rocne Ester
A night watchman spotted flames in the eastern wing at 1120 pm and a general alarm brought fire crews. One wing was destroyed and the rest of the hospital suffered extensive damage. About 250 patients 10 nuns and many staff were evacuated unharmed. Loss may exceed 60 000 with 20 000 insured.
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Rocne Ester
N. Y
St Mary’s Hospital
A Very Bad Mar His Career of Crime likely to land him in the penitentiary
Sheriff Hanns and Deputy Gallop with Detectives Murphy and Kelly arrested Al McBride in Cambridge Ohio on forgery charges. Indicted by Guernsey county courts, McBride had a prior record of forgeries on his father’s name and a recent grand larceny arrest ended in bond. A forged note allegedly victimized a neighbor for 2000. The family failed to protect him, and they confronted him before the grand jury after a letter to a woman revealed his presence.
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Hanns
Gallop
Cambridge
Murphy
Kelly
Ona al McBride
Guernsey County
McBride
Grand Jury
Kiowa Chiefs Seek Treaty Ratification and Land Allotment
Gurunte I T February 15 Chiefs of the Kiowa Nation meet at Te Hee to draft a memorial for President Harrison urging ratification of the sale of Kiowa lands and allotment before spring. Delegation to Washington to present the memorial. Many are waiting on the border for unsettled lands opening.
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Gurunte
I. T
Te Hee
Harrison
United States
Waahton
Snow Depth Reaches 26 Inches After Chinook
In Montana at Bormax a warm chinook wind melted most snow by Friday night and Saturday morning. A fresh snowfall began Friday night and continued for 17 hours into Sunday morning. By 5 o'clock the depth measured 24 to 26 inches with no wind and a thermometer reading 12 above zero.
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Bormax
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