Monte Carlo Scene Report from The Dispatch
A Monte Carlo correspondent details three days at the gambling hub, noting high rollers, Archduchess intrigues, and the Pope’s possible residence move. He describes croupiers, American and English players, notable gamblers like Lord Randolph Churchill and Lord Hartington, and fortunes won and lost at the trente et quarante and roulette tables.
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Europe
Monte Carlo
Carnot
Gosip
Monaco
Liechenstein
Tim
Archduke Karles
Marie Therese
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Hartington
Hartington
Churchill
Bartington
Herbert Gladstone
Tosing
Roulette
Sir John Willoughby
Madagascar
Royal Drawing Room Mournful Then Mixed With Gossip
February report from Lonspox notes the Queen’s drawing room will be mournful with royal and court attire. Americans slated to meet the Queen by proxy. the Duchess of Marlborough to attend. rumors claim the divorced wife of the Duke of Marlborough will be received personally.
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IBY
Lonspox
Bradley Matin
Ne DeRoode
George B. McClellan
D Ter
Miss McClellan
Princess of Wales
Duchess of Marlboro
Duke of
Maids May Change Minds Victoria May Wed Carl of Sweden
Rumors swirl about a possible betrothal between Prince Carl of Sweden and Princess Victoria of Prussia. Reports alternate between contradiction and confirmation with days of fresh chatter. The piece notes Victoria's past heartbreak over a Battenberg match and mentions courtly pressures in a melodramatic tone.
French Cabinet to Run Republic Amid Boulanger Rumors
The French cabinet remains a business-led body as fears of Boulanger drive speculation. Socialist leaders plan a 1840 revolution anniversary demonstration, while government forces prepare to manage potential unrest and uphold order.
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Pants
Republic
Freycinet
M. de Blowux
Boulanger
Mim
Paris
Carnot
A Wrinkle for the 400 Loxpox
The Empress Regent of China plans to honor Sir Robert Hart by ennobling three generations of his ancestors. The writer hopes filial piety and respect for parents, recalling Confucian tales, will influence Hart’s perceived services and recognition.
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China
Sir Robert Hart
Confucius
Hart
Empress Frederick Receives Larger Inheritance
From London dated February 23 Empress Frederick is said to receive 10000 francs from the late Duchess of Gallicia's will. She plans minimal Berlin residence as Dowager Empress and will travel to England to stay with her mother amid German criticisms.
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Empress Frederick
Loxwnos
Frederick
Gallicia
Berlin
Germany
England
England shows respect for Bismarck amid anti slavery meeting
February 23 dispatch notes England's courtesy to Bismarck as an anti slavery gathering next week is expected to hear critical remarks about German conduct on the east coast of Africa. Archbishop Canterbury chairs and reportedly received a message from Lord Salisbury urging silence to avoid ruffling the German.
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England
Bismarck
Africa
Canterbury
Lord Salisbury
Rumor Claims Prince Bismarck to Visit England
A February note from Lospex reports a West End London rumor that Prince Bismarck may travel to England this spring possibly with the young Emperor. The motive speculated is to prevent any rash actions by the young monarch, with a suggestion he previously sent his son to accompany William during last year’s travels.
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Lospex
West End
London
Prince Bismarck
England
William
King of Netherlands in uncertain condition as death looms
February 23 Lospex report says the king remains in a fragile state with doctors expecting death at any moment. Preparations for the succession proceed though no trouble is anticipated. Fresh inflammation in the mouth and throat returned after a brief lull, with daily consultations held.
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Lospex
The
Netherlands
Full of Years. Bartholomew Edwards Dies at 97
Londox February 25 Bartholomew Edwards, whose death is announced, was rector of a Norfolk parish since Waterloo and served as a rural dean for 47 years. The rural living appears healthy if not highly remunerative.
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Londox
Bartholomew Edwards
Norfolk
London youth admire gilded show at Jardin de
Very young men and older men visit Gourdenia Club to view a celebrated troupe brought to London Island. They admire the Gonlue quartet and the performers who have gained unique fashion influence and create a scene of elite display at the Jardin de.
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Loxpow
London
Gourdenia Club
Gonlue
Gilded
Cary Tei
Jardin de
English Newspapers Honor Washington Birthday
English papers noted the birthday of George Washington and James Russell Lowell. The fragment hints at reflections on Washington’s legacy and national sentiment in February.
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Hin Country
George Washington
Disratcu
Loxpox
James Russell Lowell
Pigott the Peacher and the Parnell Plotter’s Double Life
The article traces Richard Pigott's career as a flamboyant yet treacherous figure amid Irish patriot circles. It covers his early and repeated alignments with Irish factions, alleged spying for England, and his role in stirring violence while undermining comrades. It notes his evasion of arrest, later reappearance in Dublin, and the broader context of the Parnell inquiry.
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Richard Pigott
Parnell
Pigott
Young Ireland Party
Moral Force
Council of the Irish Confederation
Judge O'Gorman
Charles Gavan Duffy
Thomas Francis Meagher
Thomas D'Arcy Mctfee
William Smith O’brien
Dublin
Richard O'Gorman
Morrisse
Daniel O'Connell
Davitt Sends Telegram to Egan From Dublin
A telegram from Michael Davitt to Hon. Patrick Egan in Lincoln Nebraska is published dated February 23 1889 from Dublin and concerns Irish Nationalists. The message is transmitted via a cablegram and relates to the Irish question and political support.
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LiMcoLy
Neb
Ireland
Michael Davitt
Patrick Egan
Linecoln
Chand. Pigott
Nt Daan
Rubbing It Into Pigott Patrick Egan Offers Proof Of Forgeries
In Lixcony February 23 Patrick Egan declares willingness to produce the original letters used to make the Pigott forgeries and to accompany them with an explanation of how the forgeries were created.
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Patrick Egan
Lixcony
Nrs
Pigott
Mr. Egan
Missing Barnum Agent Mr Star Found Safe
Lowbox February 23. Mr Star, agent for P. T. Barnum, who was recently reported missing in Algeria, is now found safe at Con- 5.
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Lowbox
Mr. Star
P. T. Barnum
Algeria
Village Mayor Declared In Montcal Parish Amid Egg Terror
In St Barbe a crowd attacked the dinner of Madame Chatrand after the mayoral nomination of Mr Chatrand. Eggs shattered windows, tar and feathers followed as two assailants were chased to a hotel and captured in a hayloft before one escaped.
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Montacal
Parsons
Divorced Without Knowing It in Brooklyn Case
New York February 23 Joseph E Jarvis obtained an absolute divorce from Mary Elizabeth Jarvis of 53 Lynch Street Brooklyn. Mrs Jarvis says a stranger served a decree copy October 1 1888 and she was unaware of the suit while living with her husband who left February 6 1839 taking their three children. Judge Van Wyck set a week for counter affidavits.
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New York
Joseph E. Jarvis
Mary Elizabeth Jarvis
Lynch Street
Brooklyn
David J. Teese
van Wyck
City Court
Budworth
Burying the Wrong Corpse in Christian County
In Christian county near Pem broke the body identified as Sylvester Layne, son of Thomas Layne, was found dead from whisky. Mrs Layne and the family physician believed it was the missing youth, and the funeral proceeded before he reappeared alive, denying death. The real identity remains undetermined.
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Lovutsville
Pembroke
Christian County
Sylvester Layne
Thomas Layne
Victory for the Knights ends glassblowers war
Philadelphia reports the end of a protracted conflict among green glassblowers east of the Alleghenies. All assets move to District Assembly 149 with about 1600 members across 28 local assemblies. A boycott on firms employing members will be lifted.
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Philadelphia
Green Glassblowers
Alleghenies
Canada
League
District Assembly
Allegheny Mountains
Harlem Youth Claims 65 Day Fast Reassessed
Hiram C. Van Dusen of Harlem underwent a brief exam at Bellevue Hospital after claiming a 65 day fast since December 22. Dr. J W Parrish found no conclusive evidence of fasting and noted the youth appeared normal. Van Dusen told reporters he left Grocer Hawkins' service and plans to exhibit himself in a museum while still consuming a daily quart of vichy.
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New Yor
Hiram C. van Dusen
Harlem
Belleyue Hospital
J. W. Parrish
Hawkins
Bureau orders more bore impressions of 6 inch gun interior
Washington February 23 authorities of the Bureau of Ordnance ordered twelve additional bore impressions in India rubber to assess the interior of the cast 6 inch gun from Standard Steel Casting Company Thurlow. The examinations reveal imperfections along the entire bore and will delay acceptance or rejection decisions while star gauging continues.
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WasHinetor
Bureau of Ordnance
India
Standard Steel Casting Company
Thurlow
Harrison's hair cut prepares for Washington trip
Indianapolis dispatch reports General Harrison's cabinet slate intact and heading to Washington. New offers and horse purchases for the White House stables are noted while security arrangements and train preparations intensify.
Ohio State Treasurer Breslin Dies in West Virginia Decline
J G Breslin aged 78 dies in Huntingdon West Virginia. Former Democratic Treasurer of Ohio he fled to Canada after a large defalcation. He was brother in law to General Gibson of Tiffin who succeeded him as state treasurer.
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Huntingdon
W. Va
J. G. Breslin
Breslin
Ohio
Canada
General Gibson
Tiffin
Legislator Barnes Arrested Over Ward Election Row
Harrisburg February 23 Representative Barnes of this city is under arrest. He served on the Fifth ward election board at the municipal primaries and a record shows bail of eight votes claiming he had twenty.
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Harrisburg
Barnes
Mormon Missionaries Run Aground In Indiana Robbery Of Faith
An Evansville telegram reports Mormon missionaries proselyting in Lawrence Crawford Harrison and Dubois counties faced mob action after promising miraculous cures. Elders were seized and whipped by masked men near Winslow, one elder named Eldes Williams left marching toward danger and possibly near death from exposure. The other companion is missing, and authorities foresee severe consequences for the pair.
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Evansville
Lawrence
Crawford
Harrison
Dubois
Dubois County
Pececa
Eldes Williams
Winslow
Williams
Randall Fights Time for Cowles Tobacco Tax Bill
Washington report notes Mr. Randall delaying a vote on the Cowles tobacco tax bill as he seeks to set a time for its consideration. With debate over deficiency bills and funeral orations, chances of compromise fade as Mills filibuster looms. Randall hopes 50 to 70 Democratic votes but faces a stubborn minority and potential obstruction by Texas and Kentucky contingents.
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Washington
Randall
House
Cowles
Mills
Texas
Kentucky
Exwa
Congress
TRYNG TO SAVE DUDLEY Warrant controversy roils Indiana case
February 25 dispatch from Indianapolis reports a warrant for Colonel W W Dudley has caused pressure on prosecutors to cancel. Democrats fear political persecution after Grand Jury findings and no indictments. Acting DA Claypool defends extreme measures while Judge Claypool delays travel to Washington awaiting further steps.
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Indianapolis
W .W. Dudley
Muir
Ublicans
Bailey
Dudley
Claypool
Juice Latham Disappears A Noted Player Supposed Suicide
Louisville February 23 Juice Latham once famed baseball figure has mysteriously vanished friends search cannot locate him since last Thursday morning he was seen toward the river looking dejected and penniless. He had worked as a street car driver this winter and former admirers saw him often but not guiding the famed Devlin and Snyder.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Latham
Devlin and Snyder
Battery
Ellsworth House Condemned In Erie For Sanitary Reasons
Erie February 23 The Ellsworth House once famed as a national hostelry was condemned by Health Officer Woods for sanitary violations. Closed in recent years it has served as tenements and now lies in severe disrepair. Owners, New York residents, have until March 1 to vacate so the cesspool of filth can be fumigated to restore health standards.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Washington
Miller
Rusk
Agricultural Department
Warter Miller
Navy Department
Austria
John
New
Huston
Colonel Bridgeland
White House
Lexington
West Virginia
N. B. Scott
Wheeling
Republican National Committee
Scott
West
General Harrison
President Roberts
Gray Alan
Mer
R. W. Thompson
Wabash
Chief Bell
Secret Service
Erie
Ellsworth House
Woods
New York
Chicago Invites Interstate Cattle Inspection Conference
Chicago directors of the Live Stock Exchange adopted a resolution inviting the proposed inter state conference to hold sessions in Chicago. The measure says Chicago is most accessible and that meetings here allow delegates to study methods for enforcing sanitary standards at the Chicago yards.
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ChicaGo
Chicago Live Stock Exchange
Ee Ae
Irish Peeress Elopes With Coachman to Boston Romance
An Irish peeress daughter elopes with her father's coachman to the United States. They travel on the Beaver Line steamer Lake Huron from Liverpool to Boston and marry aboard. Detective attempts to separate them fail as the couple refuse to part. The father pursues by sea and is warned by Pinkerton and Scotland Yard.
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Boston
Cable
Elopers
Dispatch
Heaver Line
Lake Huron
Liverpool
Dublin
Cornish
Pinkerton
Neil
London
Beaver
Lake
Waren
Scotland Yard
Detec
Beaver Line
Allegheny City Fate Hinges on Wallace Act Ruling
In Harrisburg on February 23 Louis W Hall predicted the Supreme Court decision on the Wallace municipal act of 1874 will declare the act constitutional except the optional clause. This would nullify Allegheny special charter and force city adoption under the 1874 act. Ex Attorney General Palmer argued the opposite amid legislative moves affecting city status.
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Harrisburg
Louis W. Hall
Senate
Rutan
Supreme Court
Allegheny
Palmer
Leet
Chile Passes Law Excluding Chinese Immigrants
Panama report says Chile bans Chinese immigrants while welcoming others with government support. Immigrants are arriving from Panama and heading toward Chile where they will receive board and lodging for days as part of a government program. The article notes a large funds allocation and widespread public interest.
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Chili
Republic
Audas
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