No News From Chile Diplomacy Angers Officials
The piece reports widespread silence from Secretary Blaine and Secretary Tracy with Chilean Minister Montt about an ultimatums and Chilean reactions. It critiques the diplomatic system, notes Egan's role in Chile, and cites Pennsylvania politics affecting Cleveland’s stance and Hill’s supporters.
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Harrison
Egan
Chile
Hean
Gorman-Hill
Pennsylvania
Ridgeward
Cleveland
Pope's Health Improves as He Conducts Mass
Rome reports the Pope, though very feeble, said mass in his private chapel and began a weeklong record of improving condition. Doctors Ceccarelli and Lapponi noted a rheumatic catarrhal attack earlier, with a temporary halt in work, followed by a better prognosis and a Friday reception for prelates.
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Rome
Vatican
Duke of Mecklenburg
Ceccarelli
Lapponi
Pop
Monsignor
Stonor
Coal operators denounce regional labor report
Coal operators in Scranton attack a news service summary of the Contract Labor Inspectors report. The dispatch claims a large share of miners are Hungarians and Slavs, and cites 1888 mine data with 600 Americans, amid the 1889-90 strike context.
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Scranton
Conkling
Miner labor claims spark row over Pinkertons in valley
The statement asserts that workers were brought from Castle Garden under Pinkerton protection, which local officials deny. Captain W. A. May of Hillside Coal and Iron condemns contract labor and says no strike has occurred since 1887 and no Pinkerton detectives have been employed in the valley.
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Castle Garden
Pinkerton
W. A. May
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Divided on the Tariff Subcommittee Split Contested
Turner McMillin and Wilson oppose piecemeal reform and back a clean sweep on tariff changes. The Ways and Means dispute centers on Springer’s free wool bill with talk of a Republican Democratic pairing against reporting the McKinley law overhaul. Wilson refuses to declare plans as Springer defends his policy and assigns blame to opponents if they act.
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Hill
New York
Ridgway
Republican Party
United States
Hiscock
Cleveland
Messrs. McMillin
Tennessee
Wilson
West Virginia
Turner
Georgia
Committee On Ways and Means
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
Crisp
McMillin
Wasnuxetox
D. C
Ways and Means
House
Ublicans
Mr. Wilson
Chilean War Talk and US Policy Raises South American Fears
Washington dispatch surveys Congress members views on war with Chile and the risk to Peru and Bolivia. Rep Holman asserts U.S. could conquer Chile in four months, while others urge restraint and emphasize protecting national honor. Officials predict Chile will delay apology as crisis nears.
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Washieton
D. C
the Post
Holman
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
United States
Washington
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Egan
Montt
Congress
Balmaceda and Kean Sparks Chilean Passport Standstill
The report claims Balmaceda manipulated ventures with Ans and sought US approval to recall Kean or hand his passports to the Chilean minister. The idea of Balmaceda’s victory persists among many Chileans, provoking tensions over American diplomatic actions in Santiago and Valparaiso.
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Ans
Santiago
Valparaiso
Balmaceda
Hint
United States
Balmacedis
Kean
Meddling Correspondent May Be Recalled Over Interference
Santraco Jan 24 reports that British Minister Kennedy protested to his government about Thomson of the London Times alleged attempts to sway public opinion through the Timex and local papers against United States Minister Egan. Rumors say the Times may recall Thomson for this conduct.
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Thorson
The
London Times
Santraco
Kennedy
Thomson
Timex
United States
Egan
Chile
Times
Santiago DE Cutie
Valparaiso
Senor Pereira
Senor Matia
Baltimore
Latrobe of Baltimore Suspended From Maryland Club
Latrobe Thomas Swann Latrobe son of Major Ferdinand C Latrobe a noted Baltimore society figure has been suspended from the Maryland Club for conduct unbecoming a gentleman. He is now at the Sheppard Asylum undergoing treatment for morphine and chloral habit.
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Young Latrobe
Baltimore
Thomas Swann Latrobe
Ferdinand C. Latrobe
Maryland Club
Sheppard Asylum
Latrobe
Swann
Mr. Latrobe
Gilmore Meredith
Meredith
Winslow Williams
Shepard Asylum
Missouri's Dead Bandit Identified as Alias Leader
Report from St. Louis dated January 94 describes the Glendale gang member killed by a posse after a November 30 train robbery. The man known as J. S. or S. C. Francis was not related to Missouri’s governor and used Francis as an alias while evading arrest.
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Francis
St. Louis
Glendale
Adams Express
Mulennan
Lama
J. 8
S.C. Francis
Kansas City
Kansas Side
Rogues
Hedspeth
Missouri
J. B
Normandy
Lamar Express
Chile Excited by the Griois and U S Ultimatum
Chilean officials announce Pereira will reply to the U S ultimatum as Valparaiso tensions rise. Britain signals willingness to mediate while Chile prepares possible war responses and showcases naval outfitting for defense.
Insolvent Delamaters Estate Yields 8 to 10 Cents On Dollar
Meadville report from Hoskins and McClintock shows creditors of Delamater firms will recover only about eight to ten cents per dollar. Calculations list cash on hand, expenses, and unpaid amounts for Delemater & Co G W Delamater T A Delamater and Delamater including uncollected sums from the Finance Company Philadelphia and other items.
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G. W. Delamater
Finance Company
Philadelphia
T. A. Delamater
Delamater
Hill Showings Hand New York Machine Rally Albany
The Democratic State Committee meets at the Hoffman House in New York to set the time and place for the State Convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. Washington’s birthday near Monday and Albany are favored as the venue and date. The aim is to show Cleveland cannot win delegates from New York, with unit-rule voting likely to bind 68 district delegates and four at large for 72 total.
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New York
Albany
Democratic State Committee
Hoffman House
Washington
Cleveland
Eastern Headquarters Closed in New York
Alexander D. Anderson, Special Commissioner of the World's Columbian Exposition, resigns from the Eastern Headquarters in New York after a year in charge. He says New York’s promoting work is finished and the Legislature has provided for the State exhibit, recommending the NY office be closed and local matters handed to State Commissioners appointed by the Governor. He notes the New York exhibit will surpass most states.
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Mr. Montt
United States
Santiago
State Department
Congress
Chile
New York
Alexander D. Anderson
Washington
Anderson
Artists oppose protectionist tax on foreign exhibits
Rome reports sculptor Story and American artists condemn the heavy duty on foreign art sent to Chicago. The Chicago Fair Commissioners, while in Rome, found officials willing to listen but no action. They plan to travel Florence, Turin, Milan and along the Riviera to Barcelona Madrid and Lisbon before Higginbotham sails home in February.
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Rome
Story
Chicago
Congress
Fair
Florence
Turin
Milan
Riviera
Barcelons
Madrid
Lisbon
Higginbotham
EGAN IS STILL HATED The Chileans Will Never Forgive Him
Captain Caldwell of the steam collier San Benito carries 4150 tons of Cardiff steam coal at San Francisco awaiting government orders. A French engineer Baron Arnous de Riviere, who arrived from Pisagua, says American policy hinges on Egan remaining in Santiago and that he favors the Chilean side.
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Balmaceda
San Francisco
Caldwell
San Benito
Cardiff
Andrew Welch
Pisagua
Baron H. Arnous de Riviere
Santiago
Valparaiso
Andes
Iquique
Chile
United States
Min Egan
Gold in the Stars Meteoric Rock Found in California
San Francisco reports H W Turner of the Smithsonian Institution found a fist sized meteoric rock in Calaveras County. The stone is flecked with gold and a surface gold patch measures an inch square. Turner notes the rock shines white like nickel when cut and believes it proves gold in the stars. The specimen will be sent to the Smithsonian.
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San Francisco
Calaveras County
H. W. Turner
Smithsonian Institution
Sierra Nevada Foothills
California
Turner
Halifax Public Meeting Harshly Attacks Military Garrison
Rev H F Adams denounces Halifax garrison as the city’s curse claiming officers lack Christianity and both officers and troops corrupt the community. He says demoralization spreads to women and men seek wives abroad. audience reacts with indignation as several leave.
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Halifax
H. F. Adams
Adams
First National Bank of Downs Closed After Examination
Bank Examiner Stone took charge of the First National Bank of Downs Kansas yesterday afternoon and closed its doors due to lack of confidence from non payment of a 50 percent assessment on stockholders. Deposits were light and no business occurred. capital stock was placed at 100000 dollars.
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Downs
Kan
Stone
First National Bank of Downs
Charges Against a Cabinet Minister in Paris Attack
The Intransigeant continues its assault on Minister Constans accusing him of taking bribes and sharing gambling dens in the colonies. Colleagues advise him to ignore the slanders as the dispute unfolds.
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Paris
Constans
Chile Tensions Rise as Chile Refuses Reparations
Washington reports a Chilean government stance against any apology, with Montt blamed for the recall demand. Secretive naval intel warns of a growing Chilean fleet and coastal defense buildup. U.S. officials fear delays may hinder terms, while Valparaiso provides scant reliable updates.
Monterey Armor Plates Seized Debate Sparks U S Ties
The document argues the request for revealing Mr Egan originated in this country and driven by American firms prioritizing profits and blocking congressional action. Commodore Folger reportedly left the city for Pittsburgh to push armor plates for the Monterey. Secretary Tracy and Assistant Secretary Soley dined out in the evening.
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Department
Mr. Egan
Congress
Commodore Folger
Pittsburg
Monterey
Tracy
Soley
Pigeons for the Navy aboard the transport Ohio
The steamship Ohio may carry homing pigeons for messenger service via birds from Boston and Providence lofts. Captain Sargeant, a famed poultry fancier, could test them aboard if feasible, with pigeons trained to return to home coops after brief liberty.
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Philadelphia
Ohio
Sargeant
Boston
Providence
Ged Surro
New York
Kittery
Looking After Coal The Best Carrier on the Pacific Coast
The United States Government chartered the Southern Pacific steamer San Benito to carry coal to Chile. Government agents bought an entire cargo from the Bowdon, recently from Cardiff, transferring coal to the San Benito for a 4500 ton hold. The vessel, the coast’s largest carrier, can sail at about 12 knots and should reach Chile in under a month.
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France
Navy Department
Uncle Sam
San Francisco
United States
San Benito
Chile
Bowdon
Cardiff
San Besto
Belief in England that a strong American fleet will concentrate
In Lospos the Army and Navy Gazette argues the United States has lost prestige in South America after naval critics questioned US power. It predicts a large American fleet concentrating in Chilean waters within days and warns Britain may move to back up the Warspite if disputes remain unsettled.
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Lospos
Army and Navy Gazette
United States
South America
Midvale Steel Works Rush Forgings for New Warships
Philadelphia January 24. Since early last week the Midvale Steel Works have run day and night to finish forgings for the guns building for the new warships. The order to finish the forgings came from the Bureau of Ordnance Navy Department. Forgings will be sent to Washington and Watervliet for completion, with additional orders for casting for the harbor defense ram at Bath Maine.
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Philadelphia
Midvale Steel
Bureau of Eineie
Navy Department
Washington
Watervliet
Bath
Monitor Comanche Reaches Wharf for Further Repairs
Vallejo California January 24 The single turreted monitor Comanche towed alongside the wharf after being taken from buoy midstream. Deck condition poor and more work needed than first thought. Charleston in drydock with bottom repairing. Baltimore nearing completion after repairs.
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Vallejo
Cal
Charleston
Baltimore
Irish American unit offers services to government
Philadelphia residents of Irish American background express willingness to fight Chile if war is declared. Colonel John D. Murphy, commander of the Hibernian Rifles and Chief Signal Officer of the Irish American Military Union, has offered his command to the Government.
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Philadelphia
Chile
John D. Murphy
Hibernian Rifles
Irish-American Military Union
Santa Cruz Powder Works Rush War Capacity
Washington dispatch states the Santa Cruz powder works will increase shaft capacity next week to bolster war production. The move aims to meet heightened demand as additional forces are planned, signaling intensified industrial output in California.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Washington
Sefa
Rahaa
Quiet Feelings Reported in Valparaiso Over U S Tensions
The Times reports from Valparaiso that calmer sentiment prevails regarding the dispute with the United States and that the exchange rate has improved.
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Valparaiso
Lowpox
the Times
United States
Physician says Cyrus W. Field convalescent tonight
New York report states Cyrus W. Field’s attending physician reports the patient is convalescing tonight after a period of critical illness. The update comes as hope rises for his recovery from the serious condition.
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New York
Cyrus W. Field
Wallace Heads Movement to Back Hill in Pennsylvania Fight
A Philadelphia correspondent reports the Democratic split centers on Henry Kerr and James M. Wallace with Wallace backing Hill for the Chicago convention. Kerr’s weak late entry and internal factionalism threaten Kerr’s Pennsylvania leadership as Hill gains support among ex-senators and leaders, while Wallace vows to back Hill.
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Tite prsPeer
Philadelphia
Democratic State Central
Wallace
J. Marshall Wright
Mittehler
Robert E. James
Harvey
Storm
Craig
Hess
Lehigh Valley
Kerr
Pennsylvania
Tom Ewing A Hill Man
General Tom Ewing of New York, former Ohio governor candidate, says Hill and Blaine will be presidential nominees. He predicts Hill’s strong bid and a vigorous, aggressive campaign to secure party success nationally.
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New York
Ohio
Charles Foster
Treasury
West
Hocking Valley
Hill
Blaine
Jo S
Democra
Cleveland
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