Germans Defeated in Moshi Territory Amidst Mountaintop Turmoil
Reports from Zaxzman dated June 20 describe German forces under Baron Bulow defeated near Fort Marong in Moshi. The Moshi region, famed for Mandara and Menem, sees tribes and missionaries nursing wounded Germans as German control wanes and colonial ambitions falter amid harsh terrain and internal strife.
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Pitotal
Tre
Zaxzman
Noews
Baron Bulow
Moshi
Fort Marong
Lermans
Hos
Soomeoe
Bulow
Ahero
Attra
Royal Edging Bee and Balkan News Update
The article reports a royal visit with the King and Queen arriving at 6 22 pm amid receptions by Empress and foreign dignitaries. It notes Berlin and Belgian events, a 19 000 mark street decoration grant, and government plans for a constituent assembly to revise the constitution. Gladstone to open the Midlothian campaign in Edinburgh on June 4. Germany’s Army increase is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewirs
Tials
Iyakbinds
Humbert
William
Ttaly
Imily
Kier
Gertas
Sreegiben
Llance
Ily
Gerry Tans
Uee
Piombert
Fitetbeg
New Army Bill Aims to Boost Peace Force by Sixty-Three Thousand
A new army bill proposes increasing the peace effective force by 63,000 soldiers and adds about 60 million marks to the national budget.
Wolseley Treason Claims Stir Ulster Debate in Commons
In London June 20 Henry W Laborndhere asked in the House of Commons about Ulster daring statements attributed to General Lord Wolseley. John O Connor (Parnellite) pressed for Wolseley to deny plans to lead civil war against the crown. No government reply was given.
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Henry Laborndhere
Balfour
House of Commons
John O’connor
Parnellite
Kane
Belfast
Orangemen
Lord Wolseley
O'Connor
War Office
General Wolseley
Wolseley
Bismarck in Vienna Sees Street Closed for Visit
Prince Bismarck arrived in Vienna with Count Herbert Bismarck and called on the Hoyos family. Anti Semitic deputies and National students left cards at the Palffy palace as over 20 students were wounded by police sabres and 12 were arrested. Walnerstrasse is closed to non authorized entry under strict guard until the prince departs. Count Kalnoky also visited in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Prince Bismarck
Herbert Bismarck
Hoyos
Palffy Palace
Walnerstrasse
Count Kalnoky
Rioting in Tralee as Federation meeting ends
Desirix June 20 reports riot flares when delegates leave for the railway station guarded by police. An arrest of a Parnellite sparks a clash, with many injured and numerous arrests. Sospex June 20 notes John Morley’s electoral address prioritizes home rule in the Liberal programme.
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Desirix
Tralee
John Morley
Cabinet Falls in Greece as Premier Resigns
In Athens on June 20 Premier Constant Tokonto announced the resignation of the Greek Cabinet in the Chamber. The move marks a pivotal political shift as the government contemplates the next steps and potential new leadership.
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Athens
Constantokonto
Giants From Abroad Land On Ellis Island
Three giants arrive on the Cunard steamship Aurania to Ellis Island and astonish officials. Anders Gustav Anderson Harburg, a 19 year old Swede height 7 ft 4 in, weighs 300 pounds with boots 7 ft 6 in. Michael Nichols from Tipperary stands 6 ft 6 in and weighs 250 pounds. Thomas O'Brien of Galway is 6 ft 7 in and 170 pounds. All seek employment, with Anderson aiming for Chicago as a lumberman, while Nichols eyes Broadway police work and O'Brien looks for work.
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New York
Ellis Island
Cunard Line
Aurania
Tipperary
Galway
Sweden
Anders Gustav Anderson Harburg
Chicago
Michael Nichols
Michael
Thomas O’brien
Thomas
New York Delegation and Cleveland in 1892 Nomination Debate
The World editorial comments on New York’s role in Chicago with a resolution to support Hill as a candidate while insisting Cleveland can carry New York. It argues Hill is not a real candidate, Cleveland is miscast as weak, and that New York Democrats should back the strongest nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the World
Dem
Chicago
Senator Hill
Cleveland
Hill
New
Pennsylvania Delegation Sets Convention Tickets at 25
The Pennsylvania delegation met and awarded three tickets to each delegate and alternate. Tickets go on sale at several places and are selling fast at $25 each. Read of Philadelphia is named to the Committee on Resolutions and Hall to the Committee on Credentials. Credentials Committee to be composed of Cleveland men despite anti Cleveland leadership. Two Pennsylvania contests expected. action to be indorsed with Senators and rasher as only spectators at Cleveland nomination.
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Pennsylvania
Read
Philadelphia
Hall
Cleveland
Besver County
Allegheny
Avention
Sena
Herbert
Frivolous Senators and Beard Pranks in Washington
Chaos in the House as Democrats dominate and mint juleps flow at the Chamberlain. Senators debate Cleveland as nominee while a beardless Oregon senator stalls entry, sparking laughter and a mistaken seat swap. Historical reflections recall Harrison and Blaine in a tense nomination.
Battle site work at Chickamauga Park advances rapidly
General H. V. Boynton reports from Chickamauga National Park that work on the park is progressing quickly. Many miles of roads have been graded and former battlefield roads traced and reopened. Overgrown fields are being cleared and the battlefield is taking on its historical appearance.
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Washington
H. V. Boynton
Chickamauga National Park
Monument sites chosen for Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge
Colonel Kellogg of the Park Commission identified battle debris and weapons from the regular regiments and batteries, marking lines and sites for monuments. Six observation towers were planned, three on Chickamauga field and three on Missionary Ridge.
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Kellogg
Park Commission
Chickamauga Field
Missionary Ridge
Simon Pure Democracy and the DnC Dem outfit
Colonel Richard J. Bright, sergeant at arms of the Democratic National Convention, appears as a colorful figure at the Chicago gathering. The piece notes his attire, tobacco habit, and humor as he jokes that a man chewing fine cat and wearing rubber overshoes and a white cravat heads toward Republicanism.
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Chicago Herald
Richard J. Bright
Kentucky
Palmer House
Indiana
Congressmen Divided on Chicago Outcome Yet Silent on Predictions
Washington reports show Democratic lawmakers in session divided over Chicago's Democratic convention. They praise New York delegates loyal to their chosen leader and resist outside candidate schemes. Hill stays satisfied, Morrison remains silent, and Senator Mills travels to Chicago.
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Hill
Washington
Chicago
New York
Rneasy Hill
Arlington
Colonel Morrison
Senator Mills
Texas
Pet of the Town ends in court with fines and arrest
Asbury Hurley once town favorite faces trouble after shooting at Mamie Dillon years earlier. He and neighbor Annie French are arrested after a New York trip and assault by Mrs Hurley with a heavy umbrella at the depot. Asbury fined $25 and Annie $10. French paid her fine, three days behind bars likely for Asbury. Philadelphia Brigades survivors call for historian Batchelder’s firing over Gettysburg history.
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Asbury Park
James A. Bradley
Charles
Mary Hurley
Asbury
Bradley
Mamie Dillon
Mamie
New York
Annie French
Mrs. Hurley
Fire damages mill in Tribe’s Hill area destroys building
A blaze swept through the Julius Wasserman & Son facility in Tribe’s Hill New York causing about $1500 in property loss and damage to machinery. The brick yard area suffered smoke and fire, with the loss fully covered by insurance.
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Tribe
Braddock
Senera Smbke & Ley
Irish Leaders Urged to Unite for Ireland Home Rule
In New York on June 20 the Irish National League of America appointed M D Gallagher William Lyman O Neill Ryan and George Sweeney to travel to Ireland to urge unity among factions ahead of home rule. A Cooper Union meeting saluted the commissioners with flags and speeches stressing unity and refusal to fund factional fights.
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New York
Irish National League of America
M. D. Gallagher
William Lyman
O'Neill Ryan
St. Louis
George Sweeney
Cincinnati
Ireland
Chicago
Cooper Union
Thomas L. James
M. V. Gannon
Omahs
The
Irish National League
Joseph D. Weldrick
John P. Delahanty
P. J
James
Parnell
Gannon
West
Healy
Tim Healy
Irsland
Mr. Gallagher
America
Old Country
Washingtonites await action on Depew for Secretary of State
Rumors swirl over President’s possibly offered nomination to Mr. Depew. Some officials expect a Senate submission next Wednesday while others doubt a nomination. Gossip notes Lincoln’s London dispatch and Vanderbilt support, with uncertainty delaying official confirmation.
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Washington
Depew
Senate
White House
Shepard
Vane
Lincoln
London
Department of State
Vanderbilts
A Remasbeable Family and Denmark’s Royal Line
The article describes Denmark's king and queen as the most influential in Europe and details a granite pedestal bearing 51 bas-relief portraits of their descendants. It notes only one male, the Duke of Clarence, is 13th in line and highlights a formidable family including an Empress daughter and a future queen.
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Denmark
Europe
Dean
Duke of Clarence
Victoria
Big Buffalo Delegation Attends Convention
A 346 strong Cleveland Democracy of Buffalo delegation arrived by special train on the Grand Trunk road escorted by the Seventy Fourth Regiment band. Led by Major Charles F. Bishop the group is among Buffalo's largest ever sent to a convention.
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Buffalo
Cascaco
Cleveland Democracy
Grand Trunk Road
Seventyfourth Regiment
Charles F. Bishop
State Teachers Pay Disparities Prompt Waller Action
Superintendent D J Waller pushes for higher teacher wages and longer terms across Pennsylvania. The report details wide gender pay gaps in multiple districts from East Berlin to Philadelphia, with male salaries often double female earnings. A few districts pay women more, and some boards employ women primarily yet at low wages. Overall state average is 7.40 months, while cities run ten months. Focused efforts aim to remedy inequities and extend school terms.
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Ha&risburg
D. J. Waller, Jr
East Berlin
Tyrone
Beaver Borough
Beaver County
Beaver Falls
New Brighton
Rochester
Colerain
Bedford County
Harrison
Commonwealth
Reading
Leroysville
Sayre
Troy Borough
Bradford County
Centerville
Coatesville
Chester County
Earfield
Thompson
Fulton County
Belfast
Greenwood
Crawford County
Penn Line
Richmond
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Scranton
Waller
Alegheny County
Blaine Arrives in Chicago for Son Emmons Blaine Funeral
James G. Blaine and his wife and daughter Hattie Blaine arrive in Chicago to attend the funeral of Emmons Blaine. The service is set for 2:30 PM at the McCormick residence with burial planned later in the week. Officials undecided on Chicago interment. Dr. McPherson may officiate.
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Chiesago
Carcaco
James G. Blaine
Hattie Blaine
McCormick Residence
Emmons Blaine
Cyrus H. McCormick, Jr
Northside
Blaine
Chicago
Dr. McPherson
Second Presbyterian Church
McCormick
Juniors Gather for National Council in Atlantic City
Pittsburg delegation arrives in Atlantic City for the 24th National Council Jr. O U A M session. About 800 juniors from Pennsylvania and 3 000 visitors from Philadelphia are expected for a parade and banquet as 5 000 to 6 000 members line the march.
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Atlantic City
Pittsburg
N. J
National Council Jr. O. U. A. M
Smith
Congress Hall
Pennsylvania
National Council
John R. Boblitz
Baltimore
Dr. Wright
F. G. Derminis
State Council of
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Washington
A. FE. Allen
Nationals
F. J. Shaler
J. K. Emege
D. G. Evars
Stephen Collins
H. R B. Peek
Harry Kiel
Thomas F. Ashford
J. Rhodes Miller
Order
Brave Fireman Saves Child From Oncoming Train
Fireman Bruce Cunningham of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad leaped from the cab to grab a child playing between the rails as the Bissell accommodation neared Laughlin's station. Engineer Brainard reversed the lever and slowed the train. Cunningham, who was unhurt, carried the child to safety in the ditch.
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Bruce Cunningham
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bissell
Laughlin’s Station
C. OC Brainard
Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
C. C. Brainard
A Political Scheme Democrats May Capture States
General James B. Weaver, former Greenback candidate, touring Nebraska and Iowa, argues Democrats and Alliance men in Nebraska will not fuse this year. Democratic hopes center on aiding the Peoples party to carry Nebraska Kansas and the South with 22 electoral votes, potentially throwing the election to the Democratic controlled House if Republicans win only a bare plurality.
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Washington
House
Congress
House of Representatives
Chamberlain
Chicago
Cleveland
Gorman
Maryland
People’s
Nebraska
Kansas
Southera
Democratic House of Representatives
Anthracite Miners Organizing in Shamokin Action
Discontent across the anthracite fields from Luzerne to Schuylkill is shaping into union plans. Local Shamokin organizers, led by activists, held a large Saturday picnic where resolutions were adopted to form branch units of the United Mine Workers of America led by John McBride of Ohio, with broader regional coordination under way.
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Shamokin
Luzerne
Lehigh
Schuylkill
United Mine Workers of America
John McBride
Ohio
Gavel Gift From Schoolchildren At National Convention
Harry H. Smith presented to the President a gavel used at the Minneapolis Convention by Chairman McKinley. The gift, said to be the only gavel ever prepared by American school children for a national party, was offered with wishes for success in the November election and for long life and happiness. The President accepted it with pleasure and treasured it as a fond memory.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Washington
Republican Party
Blaine
Arrison
Bilusine
Harry H. Smith
McKinley
Minneapolis
Smith
Whitelaw
Czar approves ukase on unrestricted grain imports
The Czar has issued sanction for an ukase allowing the unconditional import of wheat oats barley and other cereals with rye excluded. The ukase will be published later.
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Sr. Perenssvac
New Straw Hats Ad Offer Low Knox Hat Prices
Advertises Knox hats in black navy or white fancy straw from 15c to 93c with undercut prices by competitors. Includes Misses Fancy Straw Hats in multiple colors and styles priced 18c to 25c, plus Straw Sun Hats 26c and assorted Straw and Lace Hats 25c.
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Knox
Soc
Milan
Lovely Flower Bargains In City Sale
Flower sprays imported and fresh offered at 5?0c, down from 1.50 and 7.00. Also bargains on 24-inch Brocade Ribbon at 15c, 3-inch Fancy Gauze Silk Ribbon at 18c, 6-inch Pure Silk Watered Ribbon at 29c, and 2½-inch Black Gauze Ribbon at 18c, all strong values.
Flower Wreath Hats Sold At Various Prices
A catalog note lists flower wreaths for children garden and picnic hats priced at 15 18 25 35 and 75 cents.
Ladies Waists and Accessories at Deep Discounts
An immense assortment of Percale and Lawn Waists priced from 23c to 78c with Silk Waists starting at 2.85 and dotted silk options at 3.95. Also offering parasols fans and mitts at notably low prices for immediate sale.
Yardage Types and Prices for Fabrics Listed
The notice lists fabric sizes and unit prices. Ten quarter 90 by 90 inches at 65 and 75 cents each. Nine quarter 81 by 96 inches at 66 cents each. Eight quarter 72 by 90 inches at 550 cents each.
Sale offers ready made Sheets and Pillow Cases
The notice promotes a sale on ready made Sheets and Pillow Cases for warm weather. It emphasizes saving money and time by purchasing now rather than sewing. It urges buyers to act for simmer cottages and highlights the opportunity to obtain the items at favorable prices.
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Befnl
Menem
Diedlert
Ors
Mendara
Johnston
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Lee
Kiba
Kibo
Hivele
Isa
Germany
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Fenty
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Mr. Gladstone
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Ulster
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New York World
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Hippie Mitchell
Oregon
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Howbie
Mr. Mitchell
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Manderson
Oreon
Duke de la Rochefoucauld
Simon
Pure Democracy
Sergeant At Arms Bright
Batchelder
Philadelphia Brigade
Pennsylvania Reserves
Pattison
J. B. Kelder
Gettysburg
Erin
NEW Yorkers
Godspeed
Junior Mechanics Assemble
Utica
Justin
L. F. McAbee
D. McClintock
Mr. McAbee
McAbee
Anthracite Miners Organizing
Cxir
Ladies Knox
Market St
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn. Avenue Stores
Beigeniard
Antwerp
Gothia
New Circassia
Ems
Purnessia
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