Scathing Portrait of Bismarck and His Heir Herbert
A London review article blames Prince Bismarck for steering a ministerial dynasty aimed at placing Count Herbert on the chancellorship. It portrays Herbert as brutal and notes the Empress Victoria's influence, while claiming Bismarck's control wanes and his son inherits only brutality.
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Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert
London Contemporary Review
Herbert
Stead
Pall Mall Gazette
Victoria
Frederick Til
Bismarck
Frederick
England
Russia
Herbert Bismarck
Count Herbert Bismarck
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Frederick IL
Frederick III
Frederick II
Public transport strike sours Park Avenue hotel ties
New York on January 30 reports strikers losing ground as Third Avenue cars roll out despite protests. Police presence grows at depots while Park Avenue Hotel staff refuse service to officers, prompting threats of closure to avoid affronts to workers. Chief Murray notes a shattered striker spirit amid rising drunkenness.
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New York
Third Avenue
Skitt
Fourth Avenue Line
Fourth Avenue
A. T. Stewart
Park Avenue Hotel
Par Avenue Hotel
Park Avenue
Henry Hilton
Stewart
Murray
Samoa War Declared by Germans in Mataafa Conflict
Auckland dispatches report that Germany has declared war on Mataafa, with Samoans likely to join the German foe, signaling a rising conflict in Samoa. The note notes intensified hostility between German forces and Samoan factions, implying broad regional repercussions.
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Auckland
N. Z
Samoa
Mataafa
Merchant Marine urged as naval reserve in war
Washington January 30 The American Shipping and Industrial League met in annual session with General Joseph Wheeler presiding. Gesunt Pitkin Louisiana delivered the first regular address arguing for the rehabilitation of the American merchant marine as a national issue and citing government aid and subsidies as vital. The convention adjourned after committee appointments.
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Washington
American Shipping and Industrial League
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
American Ship Inc
Gesunt Pitkin
Louisiana
Iron Ore Strike Near Buena Vista Shifts Virginia News
Excitement mounts in LExmsGTos Virginia after explorers report a vast iron ore deposit near Buena Vista close to Shenandoah Valley and the Richmond and Allegheny lines. Chemists place ore purity above 59 percent, sparking talk of a Pittsburgh or Birmingham scale industry and a potential new iron trade in the area.
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Lexmsgtos
Birmingham
Sho
Buena Vista
Shenandoah Val
Richmond
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Posey Leads in First District Returns
Evansville Ind January 30 Owing to slow communication returns from a large part of the First Congressional district are not in. Estimates based on returns in give Posey Republican the district by about 1000 over Parrett Democrat for the fractional term of Congress. Not much over half the votes were cast. Parrett was elected over Posey in November for the Congress by 20 plurality.
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Evansville
Ind
Posey
Parrett
Vanderbilt Interests Gain Control of South Penn Railroad
A New York Telegraph report states the Vanderbilt family has gained control of the South Penn Railroad from Pittsburg interests led by Dr. Hostetter. The deal, likely to be turned over to the Pennsylvania Railroad, aims to preserve harmony among trunk lines and ends Pittburg involvement in the scheme.
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Hostetter
South Penn Railroad reports capital stock and funded debt
FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. HARRISBURG, January 30. The South Penn Railroad Company filed its annual report today. As the road is incomplete and quiescent nothing, of course, appears in it but a statement of its capital stock and funded debt.
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Harrisburg
South Penn Railroad Company
Remarkable Swindler Dead in State Penitentiary
Charleston reports the death of Dr. L. M. Shaffer in the State Penitentiary. He led a double life orchestrating bond swindles through the Royal Templars of Temperance and fake funerals. His ring defrauded United States Mutual and other insurers. leaders were convicted and sentenced.
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Charleston
L. M. Shaffer
State Penitentiary
Potter's Field
Dr. Shaffer
By Trust
United States Mutual
Kaffer
Illinois Law Aims to Bar Pinkerton Importation
Springfield January 30 anti Pinkerton agitation becomes law effort with bill by Representative O Toole to prevent importation of armed men into the state for police duty. The measure imposes heavy fines and imprisonment and targets sheriff town non resident deputies.
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Springfield
Ill
Ulinois
O'Toole
Cabinet slate nears completion with Blaine in cabinet
A dispatch from Indianapolis reports Blaine has been tendered and accepted a cabinet post. Washington speculation centers on Allison Alger Wanamaker and others with Wisconsin urging Jerry Rusk for War. Senator Cullom notes Blaine and Allison likely in the cabinet as Congress debates broader Agricultural Department authority. The plan could affect New ark and Cabinet balance.
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Indianapolis
Henderson
Swift
Warner Miller
Estee
Pacific Slope
Navy
Wanamaker
Wisconsin
Jerry Rusk
War Department
Chicago
Cullom
Blaine
Allison
Congress
Agricultural Department
House
Washington
Newark
Blaine House Hunt Hints at Entertaining Needed
Mr and Mrs Elaine seek a house suitable for entertaining as Secretary of State designations loom. They tour Calumet Place, the Logan home, admiring the memorable hall and ric a brac collection while Mrs Tucker shows the property. A generous offer is reported, but Mrs Logan declines party line.
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Logan
TE —~Atch
Washington
Elaine
the Normandie
Blaine
Calumet Place
General Logan
Tucker
Garrett
Moore the big defaulter flight stirs Indianapolis
Indianapolis authorities dispute responsibility for the escape of Joseph A. Moore the so called great insurance defaulter. Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell denies any delay and says no prosecutions are blocked by city officials. He notes no contact with company officers and asserts he acts on official duties.
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Indianapolis
Joseph A. Moore
Hartford
Moore
Mitchell
Com Tealse
New York Girl Marries Rough Speaking Michigander
Miss Minnie Ralston of Lewiston wed Rupert of Pompeii Michigan after months of letters. He claimed a large heart and a bank book showing several thousand dollars. The ceremony was performed by Rev Turner at the Methodist Episcopal Church and the groom gave a $500 wedding gift. They plan to reside in Pompeii Michigan.
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Ransomville
N. Y
Lewiston
Minnie Ralston
Rupert
Pompeii
Mich
Ralston
Michigan
Romance in Low Life: White Elephant den raid and escape
Thomas Matthews, proprietor of Paterson New Jersey’s White Elephant den, was jailed after a police raid but released on 500 bail. He learned his father died in England, yielding about 300000, then boarded a steamer. bondsman was paid and court facts surfaced. A woman, who claims to be his wife, denounces him for not freeing the detainees.
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Puttkammer
Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
Frederick
Biumarck
Matthews
Wii
Political murder shocks Arkansas in Plummerville
Hon. John M. Clayton of Arkansas, a Congressional contestant, was shot and killed in Plummerville. A buckshot wound at close range killed him instantly. the assassin fled. A $5,000 reward was proposed by the Legislature. Clayton was twin brother to W. H. H. Clayton and connected to the Clayton family prominent in Arkansas politics.
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John M. Clayton
Arkansas
C. R. Breckinridge
Washington
Plummerville
Ark
Conway County
Stagg
Colonel Clayton
John M. Claywu
W. D. Alnutt
Morrillton
Alnutt
M. C. Cravens
B. H. Womack
Benton
Saline County
Almutt
Clayton
Womack
Pine Bluff
Co. R. Breckinridge
Court House
Meq Eal
Fort Smith
W. H. H. Clayton
Little Rock
Stir at Washington over assassination news in Southern outrages debate
Special telegram from Washington reports Senator Chandler and fellow specialists distressed by news of the assassination of the brother of ex Senator Powell Clayton, who sought the congressional certificate against Breckenridge in the Arkansas district. Breckenridge, shocked, sought an interview with Senator Jones early this morning. Jones reportedly expressed a view.
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Indianapolis
Louis Altheimer
Pine Bluff
Ark
Harrison
Russell B. Harrison
St. Louis
Altheimer
Indorse
Powell Clayton
John Clayton
Plummersville
Arkansas
TIX Dispatch
Washington
Chandler
Clifton R. Breckenridge
Breckenridge
Jones
Contested Seat May Proceed Despite Death of Key Witness
The murder tied to ballot boxes last fall could affect the contest for the Cca sional seat. Clayton had proof of who took the boxes, and his silence might be bought with death. Precedents allow election cases to continue even if a party dies, as Breckenridge’s supporters consider voluntary surrender of the certificate or anew election.
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Kaiser
Prince Bismarck
Frederick
Frederick II
San Remo
Berlin
Alps
Bismarck
Clayton
Breckenridge
Walker Chosen To Head New Inter-State Railway Board
Chicago January 30 The Western Railroad Presidents completed their week long session by revising the Inter-State Commerce Railway Association base agreement and adjourned. They unanimously named A F Walker of the Inter-State Commerce Commission as chairman of the Executive Board, a choice deemed prudent though awaiting signatures from all participating companies.
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Inter-State Commission
Chicago
Western Railroad
Inter-State Commerce Railway Association
A. F. Walker
Walker
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Indicted in Indiana election law cases total 165
The United States grand jury in Indianapolis recessed ten days after presenting 88 more indictments for election law violations. Dudley is not among the indicted, no ballot was taken on him, and the District Attorney asked to postpone his case. Eight men were arrested today on bond of 1000 dollars. Names include Isaac N. Dalton and Samuel Ensminger among others from Danville Worthington and related areas.
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Indianapolis
United States Grand Jury
United States Marshal
Dudley
Solomon Claypool
Isaac N. Dalton
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Marshal Hollingsworth
Frank Mattias
Samuel Hume
Frank Mable
Samuel Ensminger
Danville
Elmer Heston
Frank Taylor
Worthington
Dark horse favored in West Virginia Senate election
In Charleston January 40, Kenna's supporters predicted re election but on joint ballot he tied with Goff at 42 votes each after two ballots. Union Labor split between John K Thompson and J W Goshorn while several Democrats varied. A dark horse is anticipated to win, with Dorr threatening to name a candidate if no choice is made. A Democratic committee member predicts Kenna defeat and Goff governorship.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kenna
Goff
John K. Thompson
J. W. Goshorn
Halidmand Elects Unrestricted Reciprocity Candidate Coulter
Ottawa telegram reports Coulter winning the Halidmand election, defeating Government candidate Dr. Montague. The result signals growing support for unrestricted reciprocity across the Dominion, with Sir John McDonald downcast and Laurier’s Liberal leadership buoyed by the outcome.
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Time Dispatch
Ottawa
Haldimand
Coulter
Montague
John McDonald
Hon
Laurier
Liberal Party
Red Movement
Jeon
Red- Pp 7
Hospital romance ends in marriage at home
Charles A. Green a miller and Miss Ella Zimmerman were married by Rev. A N Craft at his residence last evening. The couple had met as patients at City Hospital and wed after their discharge.
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Yougestown
Charles A. Green
Mies Ella Zimmerman
A. N. Craft
Prohibition Amendment Advances in Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania Senate passes the prohibition constitutional amendment by party lines. Senator Ross condemns the move as a caucus measure while Senator Cooper defends it. Two Republican and two Democratic Senators vote against or for, with others abstaining. The session drew public spectators as the vote neared.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Ross
Cooper
Harrisburg
Brooks
Kirkpatrick
Davies
Matthew Stanley Quay
Beaver Valley
Bucks
Ma. Peesing
Cancus
House of Representatives
Roms
Lemna
Sioko
Sordatt
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