Emperor William Sore Limb Hinders Congo Negotiations
Reports from Beria May 11 state Emperor William, hurt in an ankle, can just wear a boot and walk with a crutch. He frowns at delays in East Africa talks with England and seeks firm Congo State limits, with Uganda and Unyoro as neutral ground and lakes’ navigation free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
England
Congo
Bertr
Engined
East Africa
E. B. Malet
Kravel
Colonial Department
Lord Salisbury
Tanganyika
Albert Nyanza
Uganda
Uwrero
Brtish
Percy Anderson
Krauel
William Mackinnon
Herr Wohorn
Wissman
Dr. Peters
Germany Weathering Peace and Political Shifts
The passage notes Germany’s postwar peace as a major fortune for the nation. It mentions eight hundred fifty six Berlin teachers presenting an address to a prince, Socialist demonstrations planned for October 1, and expected appointments in the Foreign Office. It also describes royal travel plans, church ceremonies, and the completion of Ulm cathedral spire, the tallest in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herr Behel
Folkablatt
Count Holstein
Count von Berchem
Foreign Office
German Catholic Congress Relocates to Coblenz
The German Catholics Congress will meet in Coblenz instead of Munich. Prince Regent Luitpold objected to a meeting in the Bavarian capital prompting the move.
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Baron von Lutz
Baros von Lutz
Munich
Bavaria
Mate
Germany
Baron Crailsheim
Precher
Dr. von Mueller
Police
Bernix
Coblentz
Luitpold
Treaty signed to settle German Swiss citizenship flows
Beers reports a new treaty between Germany and Switzerland on the settlement of German citizens in Switzerland and Swiss citizens in Germany. The accord was signed by representatives of both nations and aims to regulate cross border residency and rights.
Memorial Services Held in Johnstown for Flood Victims
A memorial to the 1889 flood was observed with services at Grand View Cemetery and in several churches. The business district showed limited observance as street crews grimly tore up streets while some citizens criticized the desecration of sacred memory. Mystic Chain held a solemn service and more church services were planned for Monday including a high mass in Catholic parishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Grand View
Mystic Chain
Important union proposed by Reformed Synod report
May 31 Lesanxon The Reformed Synod read a report by Dr Appel favoring union of the two Reformed Churches in the country. The committee cannot recommend organic union now but favors a federal union through a new representative body to handle common matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Synod
Taleghan
Wifrather
Lesanxon
Appel
General Synod
Suspected Manslaughter in Twin Baby Girl Case
In Erie on May 31 a German woman, Mrs Francis Abell, is held on manslaughter charges after bodies of twin baby girls were found in high grass near the city outskirts. Authorities proceeded quietly as evidence pointed to the suspect, described as a fine looking young woman from a respectable family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Francis Abell
B and O Purchases Benwood Land For Shops
After six months of negotiations the Baltimore and Ohio Company buys 63 acres at Benwood four miles east of Wheeling to place shops and yards for the Pittsburg division of the trans Ohio division and the fourth division of the main line east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Benwood
Pitsburg
trans-Ohio
Train Collision Near Belvidere Kills Two Men
A construction train on the Pennsylvania Railroad on its way to Belvidere, New Jersey, was struck by an engine near Belvipont. Conductor McAuliffe and Michael Flynn died, another man is seriously injured, and the line is blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belvipont
N. J
Belvidere
McAuliffe
Michael Flynn
Westbound Union Pacific Express Derails After Collision
A westbound Union Pacific Limited, pulled by two engines, collided with a switch engine at 1 AM. The leading engine was demolished. Engineer Coleman was killed and his fireman seriously injured.
Confederate Memorial Literary Society Wins Charter
The Circuit Court granted a charter to the Confederate Memorial Literary Society. It aims to collect battle flags relics and other emblems of the late war and secure the Jefferson Davis mansion to store them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricumoxo
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
Jefferson Davis
Customs seize whisky and gin smuggling schooner
Quenec March 31 customs officers seized a schooner at the Island of Orleans carrying 11 hogsheads of whisky and 113 cases of gin. A beat? con caters see er of wi aay ot utente also se a le nan am whisky on South mer e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quenec
Island of Orleans
South Mere
Mrs Tildesley Leading Allegheny Superintendent Appointment
The fragment mentions Mrs Tildesley as Superintendent of the Allegheny General and references an appointment related to Europe. Details are incomplete and context is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tildesley
Allegheny General Ronareee
Americday
Imph
Tneay
Europe
Turkish baths to open at Pittsburg Natatorium
The Turkish baths at the Pittsburg Natatorium open tomorrow and promise elegance. Ladies attend on Tuesdays and Fridays for designated days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Natatorium
Perry for Hastings Dauphin's Divided Delegation
New Bloomfield May 31 In Perry county Republican primaries Hastings supporters claim victory with strong delegates possible from Dauphin. Wister leads Duncannon Iron Co ties, while Delamster shifts to Stone. Hastings boosters excited over anticipated Harrisburg convention results.
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Bloomtreep
Perry County
Mondar
Hastings
Junkin
H. Whitmer
Newport
John Wister
Duncannon
Harrisburg
Wister
Duncannon Iron Company
Cameron
Delamster
Stone
Political contest at county election in Upper Tyrone township
Voters sparred over candidates as money flowed at rallies near Morgan's to sway German coke workers away from labor hopeful James Keegan. Reports from multiple polling places suggest Colonel Sea right backed ticket nearly carried, with three of Kane McKee Beatty Smith Buttermore Keegan contending for three seats in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Tyrone
Morgan's
James Keegan
Colonel Searight
M. P. Kane
J. A. McKee
C. 8. Beatty
Smith Buttermore
Mane
Democratic Nominates Jones for Governor at Alabama Convention
At Montgom ery Alabama on May 31 the Democratic state convention declared Thomas G Jones the party nominee for governor by acclamation after anti Kolb forces pledged support. Kolb stirred the crowd but Kolb’s friends moved Jones’s nomination. platform endorsed Jefferson Jackson Cleveland lineage and opposed federal interference in state elections. The party pledged unity to pursue tariff relief and restrained federal power while upholding white political solidarity and condemning interracial division.
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Grover Clorsinna
Tarif
MonTcomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
Kolb
Jones
Colonel Jones
Capitol
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Tates
Cones
United States
Hastings and Stone vie in county primary results
Hastings wins ten of fifteen districts with Stone taking five as Republicans introduce ballot system. Rural areas favor Stone for governor while county delegation likely to be split between Hastings and Stone at the nominating convention. Delamater backers shift to Stone, signaling possible intra party fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PCH
HuntTixcoon
Hastings
Center County
Stone
Dauphin County Republicans hold uneventful primary selection
Telegram report says Dauphin county GOP delegates chosen with a pact favoring Delamater and Hastings. In Harrisburg Lyman D. Gilbert backed by Delamater supporters, aiming for Attorney General, while Hastings partisans back Out and Williams for Hastings. John Hage of Steelton likely supports Delamater at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaAnAnIssure
Dauphin County
Delamater
Hastings
Lyman D. Gilbert
Licken Valley Con! Company
John Hage
Steelton
Covention
General Hastings Dines With Journalists at Johnstown Anniversary
General Hastings visited New York from Philadelphia to mark the first anniversary of the Johnstown flood. He credited newspaper relief efforts and thanked the press corps, inviting them to his next gubernatorial inauguration if he prevails, and forecasting an ongoing annual dinner and a permanent correspondents’ organization.
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New York
D. HH. Hastings
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Fellowcraft Club
Johnstown
Hastings
Barton Evans
William J. Elliott
Searight's Slate Succeeds in Fayette Democratic Primary
Special telegram notes the Democratic primary election in Fayette County where Searight's slate and the Rossi candidacy influence the outcome. Fayettesville press records results and partisan shifts.
Outhwaite Plans renomination and county-backed bid
Congressman Outhwaite arrived in Columbus and has built support for renomination. A county committee resolution awards the county’s majority to the convention winner, potentially sidelining rivals including Senator Van Cleaf. The Thirteenth District Pension Service Association schedules a July 4 convention to name a candidate, with Republican endorsement shaping election chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Outhwaite
Philadelphia business head charged with embezzling 70000
John C. File of Philadelphia, former head of File Derr Haney Co, is arrested on embezzlement charges totaling at least 70000. The case ties to funds from Lutheran Orphans Home and alleged forged checks over 25 years. Bail set, amid claims of charitable use and denials from his lawyer and former partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. File
Philadelphia
Orphan's Home
Lutheran Orphans’ Home
File
Frm
Co-Partners
Co-Partnership
Haney
Derr
Vile
Hastings and Passmore Win Unopposed Delegates
In Hastings and Passmore pected telegram to the pIsParent Leepawox May 31 the Republican primaries named Major B Frank Hear of Colebrook and Henry Loose of Myerstown as delegates to the State Convention. Both were unopposed and will back Hastings and Passmore for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leepawox
B. Frank Hear
Colebrook
Henry Loose
Myerstown
Hastings
Passmore
Electrical execution law debate in Pennsylvania reported
Philadelphia May 31 It recalls the 1887 bid for an electrical execution law to deter crime. Dr J William White praises it as painless and certain though others dispute the deterrent effect. Stuart Patterson advocates for the method and outlines safeguards for isolation and certified execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
J. William White
Medical News
Locust Street
White
Stuart Patterson
Grander Than Ever Palace Fire Spurs Rebuild Plan
Fort Worth citizens vote to reconstruct the Grand Spring Palace as an iron structure at a cost of 350000 next year after a devastating blaze. Hayne is the only fatality noted. 30 people injured. The total loss tops 130000 with 15k insurance on the decorations. A granite monument to Hayne survived heat and may be purchased for his grave.
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Bismarck
Dbienarek
Polytechnic Academies
Germany
Fort Worth
Tex
Grand Spring Palace
Hayne
Cupid Wins Again Eloping Couple Denied License
George Sherman and Miss Beatrice Wallace of McKeesport tried to obtain a license at the Probate Office in Youngstown but were refused because the bride elect was underage. They married in Warren by Rev. Swan, then returned with a license. Also reported: John N. Abbott, former Chairman of the Western States Passenger Association, named Assistant General Manager of the Great Northern Railroad.
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Youngstown
George Sherman
Beatrice Wallace
McKeesport
Warren
Onrcaco
Tuiday
John N. Abbott
Western States Passenger Association
Great Northern Railroad
Drawing the Color Line in Police Escort Dispute
Police officers threaten to press charges against Captain Unterbaum John Scott Albert Beckett and Bagley colored officers alleging they were ordered from the line and treated with undue severity during a report at Central station for a police escort in President Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Albert Beckett
Bagley
Brown
Unterbaum
Central Station
Harrison
Cattle Men Violate Presidents Order on Cherokee Strip
Colonel G W Parker, Interior Department special agent, reports cattlemen are driving cattle onto the Cherokee strip in Kansas and Arkansas from nearby reserves in defiance of the President's grazing order. He will resume the investigation Monday.
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Arkansas City
Kas
G. W. Parker
Interior Department
Cherokee Strip
Parker
Death of E. F. Taylor in Akron and Pittsburg plans
E F Taylor a noted furniture dealer of Wylie avenue died at 8 o clock yesterday morning of brain disease at age 33 He was a member of Bummit Lodge No 80 I O C F Akron Funeral set for Parker s Landing at 1 o'clock tomorrow from the Presbyterian Church Pittsburg will transport the remains at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning
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E. F. Taylor
Wylie Avenue
Bummit Lodge
No. 80
Akron
Parker's Landing
Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Freeman Hearing Set for McKeesport Alderman Court
Don Freeman, a Pittsburg peddler linked to the Margaret Douglass murder, will have a hearing on the case Thursday before Alderman F. in McKeesport.
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Don Freeman
Freeman
Pittsburg
Altoona
Margaret Douglass
McKeesport
Terrific Encounter Fells Noted Horse Thief in Texas Mountains
A posse near Austin clashed with horse thieves in the mountains 23 miles above the city. George Makemson was killed and his brother Frank captured. Makemson had a prior record including a six year-ago city robbery of several men, and had been pardoned by the governor after a prior conviction. The case links to recent thefts of Judge Townes’s buggy and a pursuit followed by Sheriff White.
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Austin
Tex
George Makemson
Frank
George
E. M. Swearingen
Rev
B. K. Smoot
Dr. Stoddard
Judge Townes
Waco
Makemson
Noted Bridge Jumper Makes Successful Leap at Newburg Bridge
Meredith Stanley, famed bridge jumper, leaped from the Newburg bridge in Crocrswatt with friends watching. He wore blue tights under a light undershirt, dropped feet first into the river, surfaced after a brief submersion, swam 20 feet in the current, and was pulled into a skiff without serious injuries.
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Stanley
Drainage of Argo Romano Nears Completion Near Rome
The British Consul reports six years of work to drain the Ostia Isola Sacra and Mascarese marshes near Rome. Defense banks canals and a turbine pumped polder system will discharge to the sea. Laborers accustomed to marsh gas reduced illness. health in the district improves as drainage advances, reclaiming land and offsetting costs of the hygienic project.
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Rome
Ostia
Isola
Sacra
Mascarese
Romagna
Ravenna
Merchant Pro TempoRE A Merchant Explains Exclusion Workaround
A California fruit raiser describes a trick used to evade the Chinese exclusion act. His Chinese foreman planned to buy a ticket through a Chinese firm and keep a stake in the business, allowing him to return and resume farm labor while later selling the interest, aided by Chinese and white evidence to prove merchant status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mercantile House
Wreckwa's Sheep Wreck Brushes California to Chicago Route
A New Mexico wreck two miles west of the Santa Fe junction destroyed nearly all of a double-decked sheep train carrying about 5,000 Merino sheep from California to Chicago. A truck broke causing the crash. about 1,000 sheep were killed outright and the Indians skinned carcasses overnight. It is noted the region will have mutton for months.
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N. M
Atlantic and Pacific
Santa Fe
California
Chicago
Fifteen Chilean detainees held at border crossing
Fifteen Chi namen, arrested earlier, were examined by a United States Commissioner near Tia Junin as they crossed the boundary into the United States. They were remanded to the county jail until the government decides to send them back to Chios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax Creco
Cat
Tia Junin
United States
Chios
Two More Members Elected to National Republican Committee
The National Republican Committee selected Powell Clayton of Arkansas and N. B. Beot of West Virginia as members at their Washington session on May 31.
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Washington
National Republican Committee
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
N. B. Beot
West Virginia
Pennsylvania road sets record hour for Presi dental special
The Pennsylvania road delivered the Presi dental special to Altoona yesterday, breaking all previous runs by 20 minutes. The feat beat prior Altoona records and set a new fastest delivery time on the route.
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Pennsylvania
Altoona
Harrison Returns to Washington After Cleveland and Pittsburgh Trip
President returns to the White House tonight at 8:15 PM after a visit to Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
White House
Washington
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Bayne Wins Easily In Local Balloting Contests Loom
In the First district Wertheimer withdrew before polls opened and Robison claimed 34 delegates amid 4 104 votes. In the Second district incumbents Graham and Marshall look secure while Eccles Robinson carried only 5 of 34 districts. A tight race for State Convention delegates featured Arthur Kennedy and Arthur Simon with Kennedy showing a lead.
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Wertheimer
Robison
Eccles
James L. Graham
William T. Marshall
Eccles Robinson
Couneilman Arthur, Kennedy
Arthur Simon
Kennedy
Bayne declares victory after tight race in Allegheny contest
Colonel Bayne claims the election was won from the start amid huge crowds at Allegheny Central Hotel. Bayne notes strong first returns and broad support from supporters while Shiras concedes a hard fought battle and a surge of old voters. The article adds a note that a fraud investigation will be opened into the case.
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Stiras
Colonel Bayne
Allegheny Central Hotel
Bayne
Shiras
Fifth Ward
Washington
George III
Banner High For Major Montooth In Allegheny County Fight
Captain Batchelor leads a ten day delegation push to back Major Montooth. Friends vow a strong turnout, decorate the Pullman train, and press for recognition as Allegheny County units rally behind a large 30,000 vote majority claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Batchelor
Rolla
Montooth
Allegheny County
Samuel E. Stewart Wins Eighth District Nomination
Samuel E. Stewart defeats James & Woadwell by a large majority in the Eighth district race. Stewart carries McKeesport wards, Braddock borough and township, Penn township, and North Versailles. Stewart will be renominated with 2,876 votes, exceeding the 2,417 needed.
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Samuel E. Stewart
James & Woadwell
Monongahela
Allegheny Rivers
McKeesport
Braddock
Joseph A. Stone
Charles Arthurs
A. B. Campbell
William E. Thompson
Josial Spear
Congress
William Flipo
Senate
Stewart
Braddock Borough
Braddock Township
Penn Township
North Versailles
Convention Chairmen Appointments for Tuesday Conventions
County Chairman Porter announces temporary chairmen for Tuesday conventions across county and congressional districts. Appointees include Parke Magee Smith Kennedy for county. Brave McClang McQuitty for twenty second through twenty fourth districts. Hunter Ly on Dahtimger McCartness Stevens Humphries Pores Lyon Hunter for senatorial and legislative districts.
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Porter
Thomas A. Parke
C. L. Magee
Percy FP. Smith
Hugh Kennedy
D. D. Brave
A. McClang
A. J. McQuitty
James Hunter
R. J
Hach Reuwick
Secon
Charles W. Dahtimger
A. & McCartness
Vindent Stevens
Miles P. Humphries
Jatin
Pores
Walter Lyon
John P. Hunter
E.q
Tee Common Council
Brate del
Firet
Poane
N Bach
J. B. Ssinoc
Biten
Giolsen
Harry
Fifth Legislative District Nominees Reported From Fire Alarm Board
Returns show Samuel M. Lafferty D E Weaver William Culbertson and Emmet Cotton leading in the Fifth District with an estimated 2900 majority from 67 delegates and 12 367 votes. East End wards Nineteenth and Twenty first strong for Samuel Wainwright while Lloyd and Alfred Marl and others receive scattered delegates. Third district Lemon and Richards unopposed. Fourth district no Republican nominee. Sixth district two candidates D R Jones and John W Newbitt.
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Samuel M. Lafferty
D. E. Weaver
William Culbertson
Emmet Cotton
Samuel Wainwright
East End
Lloyd
Alfred Mar~land
Lafferty
Weaver
Culbertson
Cotton
Lemon
Richards
D. R. Jones
John W. Newbitt
Disputed Credentials at Forty-Second Senate Convention
In the Third district of the Sixth ward a contest arises as the election board credentials Charles Stumpf for Neeb and Jesse McGeary for Rutan after a clerk’s error. Mayor Wyman and officials affidavit show 4 to 52 in favor of McGeary and Stumpf’s credentials were issued by mistake. Neeb supporters demand investigation and threaten prosecution if McGeary carries credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
Chnarles Stumpf
Neeb
Jesse M. McGeary
Rutan
John R. Brooks
Stumpf
J. H. Dierken
John N. Miner
Brooks
Wyman
McGeary
Mt Oliver Incline Not Sold Denial From President Schultz
President C. J. Schultz of the Mt Oliver Incline Company denied reports that William Flinn bought the Keeling Schultz interests. He said no action had been taken and that the option extended yesterday. He knew nothing of Flinn pursuing the stock, and understood from Mr Patterson that the option represented an Eastern company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Schultz
Mt. Oliver
William Flinn
Keeling-Schultz
Red Yesterda
Mr. Patterson
Eastern
Arrival in New York Shown on May 41
A dated entry notes arrival in New York on May 41 with reference to the city and state. The fragment hints at travel or transit details but lacks a clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dress trimmings and wares at Rersisc & Wrps
A brief notice highlights Rersisc & Wrps as the top source for the latest dress trimmings. The ad emphasizes wide selection and current fashions for local shoppers seeking materials and accessories.
Best-of India silks and cloths offered at low prices
An ad lists Best-of India silks 39c a yd and $1 and $126 grades, 25 inches wide, from Kyaszte & Sacuster at 35 Fifth Ave. A death notice for William E Fitton, 2, son of James and Mary E Fitton, announces funeral details from 2700 Peon Avenue on Monday, time 2:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Kyaszte & Sacuster
Fifth Ave
Fitton
William E
James
Mary E. Fitton
Peon Avenue
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