Pope praises Catholic growth in America amid Italian policy clash
The Pope expressed joy at the spread of Catholic institutions in Washington Ottawa and Fribourg and lauded American laws as favorable to the church while condemning Italian moves to suppress religious charity and civil involvement. He warned that Italy's rulers seek to detach people from the church.
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Rowe
Washington
Ottawa
Fribourg
America
Italy
Giordano Breno
Riforma
Discontent Grows Under Contreg Nation’s Military Rale
Brazil faces rising disorganization and discontent with the military dictatorship as government appeals to political parties to form representations across states. The Republic's advent is set for April 7. Rio citizens form a society to secure Dom Pedro an annuity equal to interest on 5,000 contos. An inventory values his property at 30 contos.
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Tassos
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Dom Pedro
Full faith in Parnell voiced by Irish League
At the Irish National League meeting in Dus on December 31 speakers denounced the attack on Mr. Parnell’s private character. They said no dishonest method could shake the Irish people’s love and trust for their leader and pledged unwavering support for him. Mr Leamy, MP, praised Parnell’s service and rejected the smear.
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League
Parnell
Leamy
Parnel
Miners Strike Weighs on Railways in Belgium
In Barleroi miners fail to meet a 30 000 ton supply contract for the Government and railway stock is nearly exhausted. Ami cable proposals to strikers yield no result. Notices at Mons demand a 15 percent wage rise with a daily minimum of eight and eight cents for nine hours work.
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Broussels
Barleroi
Mons
Funeral Plans for Ex-Empress Arranged by Prince Don Alfonso
In Oronto on December 31 Prince Don Alfonso arrived to arrange the ex empress funeral. Dom Pedro attended mass in the mortuary chamber weeping profusely. The coffin is oak lined with purple velvet and a crystal light. The service will be held with regal honors at the Church of San Vincent.
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Oronto
Don Alfonso
Dom Pedro
Church of San Vincent
Queen of Britain and Ireland's Regiment Formed
The Military Gazette prints an imperial order renaming the Queen of England's Regiment as the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland's Regiment. The change applies to the dragoon unit formerly known by its previous title.
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Beaux
Military Gazette
Regiment of Dragoons
Queen of
Not a Time for Delay in Divorce Case Citation
Lorpor reports that Mr Lewis acting for Mr O Shea writes to Captain O Shea’s solicitor to serve the citation without delay. December 31. Government details mention elections and a cryptic note about unknowns in Loxsporx.
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Lewis
O'Shea
Captain O'Shea
Marquis of Salisbury Ill in Severe Pneumonia
The Marquis of Salisbury contracted pneumonia and remains confined to his room after a brief illness and observation. The Queen sent Sir William Jenner to assist, and he has abstained from business as the illness advances. Reports from Berlin and Vienna note influenza spread and hospital crowding with closures and new wards.
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Marquis of Salisbury
William Jenner
Pneumonis
Marquis
Berlin Tagebbiatt
Berlin
Frankfort
Vienna
Board of Health
Lucerne
Lausanne
Paris
Our Mary to Marry
Mary Anderson negates reports of returning to acting and says she has no definite stage plans. The actress travels with Mrs. A. De Navarro and her son of New York, who are close companions. An engagement between De Navarro and Anderson is generally believed, explaining altered plans.
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Mrax
Mary Anderson
de Navarri
Miss Anderson
Mary
Westchester Inquiry Reopens McGinty Shooting Case
The body of John Rusk, shot December 19 at Throggs Neck, was exhumed at St Peter's Westchester. An autopsy showed death by pistol wound to the intestines, not acute congestion. Hart remains jailed as DA Baker probes. the case ties to the McGinty joke.
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New York
Westchester Village
John Rusk
Throgg
Thomas Hart
St. Peter's Episcopal Churchyard
Westchester
Matthews
MacNichol
E. A. Williamson
Hart
White Plains
Schirmer
Baker
Isaac Butler
St. Peter's Church
Rusk
Dra. Louis Livingston Seaman
E. W. Lyon
New Rochelle
Wm. P. Ors
McGinty
Love Conquers All Senator Vest's Son Weds Heiress
Alexander Vest son of Senator George G. Vest married Katherine Servis after a five year courtship in St Louis. The marriage followed a broken engagement and faced opposition from Servis family friends who warned of unsuitable match making. They obtained a license at noon and wed, defying early rumors of other plans and confirming a long awaited union.
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Fatroyal
Miss Servis
West
Montana
Missouri
Mira Servis
Europe
A Faithful Officer’s Reward for Allegheny Policeman
Officers and residents aboard a boat in Allegheny presented Officer Edward Milligan with a nickel plated Smith & Wesson revolver. Roddy’s Jewelry on 48 Ohio Street hosted the presentation conducted by Librarias on behalf of donors.
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Edward Milligan
Allegheny Force
Smith & Wesson
Roddy
Ohio Street
Librarias
Inspectors to Enforce May Child Labor Law in State Factories
State Inspector of Factories William H. Martin, based in Chester, announces plans to enforce the May act regulating child labor in factories. He will appoint deputies, mail official copies to firms, and divide the state into three districts with male and female inspectors to oversee compliance and safety standards.
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William H. Martin
New York
Massachusetts
New England
Pennsylvania
Reneansoe Emda
W. H. Manks
Miss Cusack to Speak in Blue Ribbon Hall McKeea
Miss Cusack known as the Nap of Kenmare will address an audience in Blue Ribbon Hall McKeea tomorrow afternoon. The event highlights her Irish roots and public speaking engagement for local readers.
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Miss Cusack
Kenmare
Blue Ribbon Hall
McKeea
Ruling on armed vessels defends self defense in far seas
The article discusses whether a vessel may go out armed for self defense in the South Seas while trading coral. It cites US Consul action in 1877 seizing the Peerless for arming like the Whitford, and notes official sanction by the Secretary of State and Treasury. Calderon, Colombia’s Consul General, agrees with New York merchants on the strict reading of the law.
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State
United States
Apis
Peerless
Washington
South Sea
Custom House
Whitford
Calderon
United States of Colombia
New York
Colon
No Doubt About It In Electrical Execution Tests
A commission tested an electrical execution method on an old horse and a four week old calf at Auburn. The horse died instantly with 1000 volts, the calf died after under ten seconds despite artificial respiration. Dr Fell and others argued the current proves certain death, contrasting prior trials at Edison and Buffalo Medical College.
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Ausunyx
Aninissia
P Rison
Toome
Pepe
Olo
Buffalo Medical College
Auburn
No Treaty Needed Says Fishermen Support Naval Reserve
Mr Ellis H. Roberts testifies before the Canadian Committee that current Canada US trade favors the United States and free entry would push Canada toward annexation. Erastus Wiman claims Canadian citizenship to preserve influence. Gloucester fishers like Charles Pew describe outfitting vessels and six month cruises with crews earning substantial shares, and advocate a naval reserve drawn from fishermen as war looms. The committee adjourns to meet in Washington.
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New York
Ellis H. Roberts
United States
Canada
Erastus Wiman
Charles H. Pew
Gloucester
Senator Hoar
Pew
Washington
New Men May Quit and Oaks of Strikes Remain
The article reports a possible supplemental strike amid a Pittsburgh streetcar dispute. Geisler the employment agent is blamed for sending two men to a wild goose chase and the police promise action. The Fifth Avenue and Pennsylvania Railroad lines resume service though crowding persists.
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Lake Erie Road
Geisler
Knights of Labor Hall
Elkins
United Labor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oakland
Only an Attorney Pays How a Kansas Legislator Acceast for a Charge
Abilene Kansas December 31 J R Burton charged by Secretary Fuller of Topeka Insurance Company with taking money to influence legislation admits receipt but denies it was a bribe He says payment came after adjournment as compensation for his services as the companys attorney
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Abilene
Kan
J. R. Burton
Fuller
Topeka Insurance Company
New York Acknowledges The Grip In Health Briefing
New York officials recognized grip today with official health guidance. The Board of Health issued cold care warnings and the New York County Medical Society outlined influenza findings after a late committee meeting.
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New York
Board of Health
New York County Medical Society
Medical Society
Equitable Life Reports Large New Business Volume
The Equitable Life Assurance Society reports new business of 175,000,000 for the year in New York. The outstanding assurances exceed assets by 22,900,000, signaling strong growth amid market challenges.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Ben Vandergrift Ill in Hot Springs Reports Improve
Friends learned of Ben Vandergrift’s serious illness at Hot Springs with many inquiries by telegrams. A late evening update said he was much better, bringing relief to his father’s household.
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Ben Vandergrift
Hot Springs
Randall Club to Install New Officers Tomorrow Evening
The Randall Club will hold a meeting tomorrow evening where newly elected President Frank J. Weixel will give an address. Retiring President J Pressly Fleming will be thanked in a club card for past favors.
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Randall Club
Frank J. Weixel
J Pressly Fleming
Legislator’s reply defends Allegheny ship canal route debate
Hon. Hartford P. Brown of Beaver County responds to Armstrong county criticism of the proposed Erie to Ohio River ship canal. He defends the commission appointed by Governor Heaver, urges unity, and cautions against premature accusations while outlining the study’s purpose and expectations.
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Allegheny Valley
Hartford P. Brown
Beaver County
Armstrong County
Beaver
Ohio Canal Commission
Heaver County
Beaver Valley
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Heaver
Armstrong
Artford P
Browz
RocwEstesr, Pa
How Much Horse Racing Costs in New York
A veteran gambler claims seven track operations in and around New York absorb about 8 million dollars yearly. He details costs for tracks, horses, jockeys, stable staff, bookmakers, and related expenses, noting the public ultimately bears the bill while big stables profit.
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New York
New York City
Westchester
Morris Park
Monmouth
Sheepshead
Brighton
Elizabeth
Clifton
Guttenberg
Experts Debate Electric Light Wires Safety and Feasibility
The Electric Age notes a New York interview series with leading electrical experts across the United States on making electric light wires safe. They favor overhead wires with proper insulation and argue underground conduits offer no extra safety unless built of insulating material, while iron conduits are condemned. automatic cut outs and fuses on buildings would prevent fire risk if wires derange.
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New York
Electric Age
United States
Two Sets of Senators in Helena Vote Deadlock
In Helena Montana on December 31 the Senate gave W F Sanders 7 of 8 votes for U S Senator and adjourned with no choice for a second senator until tomorrow. The Republican House had Sanders with all votes and nominated Matle Power Cowpenice and Knowles for the second seat but adjourned without ballots. Republicans at a caucus named Power as a possible second candidate alongside W A Clark of Butte Martin McGinnis and S T Houser in close contention.
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Helena
Mont
Senate
W. F. Sanders
United States
Sanders
Matle
Power
Cowpenice
Knowles
House
Erates
Sendre
W. A. Clark
Butte
Martin McGinnis
8. T. Houser
Painters of Allegheny County Propose Nine-Hour Week and Overtime
The painters unions of Allegheny county present a yearly scale to employers. The proposed schedule sets 53 hours as the work week with pay at 33 1/4 cents per hour for the first five days and 73 1/2 cents for Saturday eight hours. Overtime is 50 cents per hour, Sunday and holiday rates apply, and special terms cover journeymen working for non union shops and apprentices.
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Allegheny County
Death of William A Wenke Fathered by Daniel Wenke in Southsider
William A Wenke died yesterday at age three. He had a lingering illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow from John Phillips residence on Southern avenue.
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William A. Wenke
Daniel Wenke
John Phillips
Southern Avenue
Massachussetts Tariff Reform League Dinner Protests Protectionism
Boston hosts the Massachusetts Tariff Reform League annual dinner with speakers including Roger Q Mills Thomas G Shearman Edward Atkinson and Henry L Pierce. They argue for protectionist duties to shield domestic industry and criticize political leaders who side with iron coal and wool interests. The event emphasizes self sufficiency and national economic walls.
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Boston
Masaschonetts Tardif Reform League
Henry L. Pierce
Roger Q. Mills
Brezan3
Thomas G. Shearman
New York
Edward Atkinson
C. W. Eling
Harvard College
Giarles Francis Adama
John F. Andrew
Robert Treat Paine
P. A. Coline
Pierce
Pennsylvania
New Gland
Grover Cleveland
England
Harrison
Dew Not Real Dew The Plant Exudes Moisture
A Good Words writer argues true dew forms from earth vapor, not atmospheric moisture. The visible droplets on leaf tips are plant exudations reflecting vitality, while true dew covers blades with a film. true dew and vein exudations differ in distribution and size.
Frank Jones Wins Boston and Maine Presidency in New Hampshire Plan
A Boston and Maine Railroad Directors meeting in Boston elevates Frank Jones of Portsmouth New Hampshire to president. He has long aimed to influence the Democratic party in New Hampshire and to back his son-in-law Charles A Sinclair for governor. Jones also seeks to succeed Henry W Blair as U.S. Senator in 1891.
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Frank Jones
New Hampshire
Senator Blair
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
Portamouth
Boston and Maine
Democratic Party
Newshire
Jones
Granite State
Charles A. Sinclair
Henry W. Blair
United States
Barry
W. E. Chandler
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