Parnell O'Shea Civil Wedding Sparks Secrecy Bribes
Reported in London the expected marriage of Charles Stewart Parnell and Katharine O'Shea occurred in Steyning with a civil ceremony under a special license. Officials, including the registrar, were allegedly bribed to keep details quiet while clergy initially offered but declined to perform a religious rite. The event unsettles Irish and English views as word spread through cautious press channels.
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Loxnonx
Parnell
O'Shea
Steyning
Instaten
Cripps
Charles Stewart Purnell
Avondale
Ireland
England
Katherine O'Shea
Wood
William Henry O'Shea
Walsingham Terrace
Aldington
Church of England
Mr. Parnell
Parsons
Pridgeon
Phaeton
Tod F
Brighton
London
Henry Campbell
M.P
Cork Herald
Campbell
Eastbourne
Parnell Becomes Married in Brighton Ceremony
The article reports that Mr. Parnell and Mrs. O'Shea were married in a brief ceremony in Brighton, with a later plan for a religious service in London. Witnesses and two registrars attended, the ceremony lasting four minutes, as observers followed a cautious, wandering arrival.
The Pope and the Cardinal in Encyclical Debate
The Rome Catholic Review reports no opposition to the encyclical on socialism. It cites a June 10 letter from Cardinal Manning praising its reception in England. Cardinal Simeoni resists retirement. a new monthly review is planned with English language, focusing on American ecclesiastical issues.
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Wryland i New Asseriran Catholic Review
Rome
Romer
Cardinal Manning
Maria
Cardinal Manning Oer
England
Simeoni
the Propaganda
Fasanante
Lords Discuss The Land Bill In The Lords
The Earl of Cadogen moved the Irish land bill for a second reading in the Lords. The Duke of Argyle opposed the measure saying it would undermine contract security, limit land purchases to existing tenants, and invite further rent reductions.
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Loxpor
Earl of Cadogen
House of Lords
Duke of Argyle
Minister Porter to End Vacation With England Visit
Robert G. Porter American Minister to Italy remains in Germany on vacation. He plans a brief stay before proceeding to England to continue his rest and travel along the Rhine on the way home.
Expert Testimony for Duncan Arrives in Wales
Dr. Walter Kempster, a renowned American lunacy specialist, has arrived in Wales to testify for B C Duncan of Washington who is soon to stand trial on attempted murder charges against his wife.
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Duncan
Walter Kempster
Wales
B.C. Duncan
Washington
Cattle Shipping Bill Opposed by United Kingdom Chamber
The Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom today unanimously resolved that the cattle ship bill was needless and even one measure, and the Chambers oppose it by every means in its power.
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Chamber of Shipping of the
United Kingdom
Silk cocoons boost Italian silk trade with France
Rowr reports the Pranch Chamber of Deputies approved duty free silk cocoons and raw silk, predicting a large gain for Italian trade with France and a boost to industry.
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Rowr
Pranch Chamber of Deputies
France
Education Bill Passed After House Vote Defeat of Rejection
In the House of Commons the motion by George P. Bartley to reject the education bill failed by 818 to 200. The bill then advanced to a second reading, moving forward in the legislative process.
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House of Commons
George P. Bartley Gomecast
French Government Denies Franco Haitian Treaty Claim
The French Government officially denies any secret treaty with Haiti following rumors of a Franco Haitian pact. In Paris on June 4 the Seine Tribunal sentenced a person for taking photographs.
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Soipon
Paris
Tribunal of the Seine
German Schneider Sentenced in Closed Door Photographs Case
A German named Schneider received an eight year term in prison for his involvement in fortifications photographs. The trial occurred behind closed doors with the Fiat proceeding.
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Schneider
Fiat
Paris Food Trades Threaten Wholesale Strike
Paris sees bakers butchers and grocers unite in a possible extended strike stirring public alarm. A ministerial meeting at the Elysee Palace discussed the labor disturbance and plans to ensure bread supplies if wider disruption occurs.
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Paris
Min
Elysee Palace
English LIterateurs Press President Harrison on Delayed Copyright Proclamation
English literateurs express concern over President Harrison's delay in issuing the proclamation on American copyright protection for English works. A British-law opinion contends current UK law already suffices to guard rights of American publishers in the United States and British Empire, reducing need for immediate action.
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Lorpes
Harrison
England
Crown
United States
British Empire
French Oppose Right of Search in Brussels Act Debate
In the Chamber of Deputies the Brussels anti-slavery act debate resumes with M Pion arguing that the Brussels Congress admitted the right of search violating France tradition. He cites partition of Africa and Zanzibar as outcomes. M Ribot backs sending the bill back to the government as ministers echo. The vote, 439 to 1M, shows broad opposition to the measure.
Italy Drifts From Yankee Tourism After Lynching Fallout
Rome reports show Consul Corte, sent from New Orleans to explain the lynching incident, is largely ignored by Italian press and few American tourists remain. The loss of visitors shifts travel to other countries as the Italian season winds down.
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Consul Corte
Rome
Italy
Signor Corte
New Orleans
Orleana
Free School System Described in Parlia Paper
A parliamentary paper by J. G. Fitch on the free school system in the United States, France and Belgium notes that U S schools are free and that religious exercises are forbidden in most Western states. It adds that efforts to improve attendance have not proven effective and that dissatisfaction with the system is common.
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Lexpos
United States
France
Belgium
J. G. Fitch
America
THE KAISER IN ENGLAND MAY VISIT SABBATH EXHIBIT
London June 25 The Solicitor General Sir Edward Clarke told the House of Commons that Germany’s Emperor, during his stay in England, might privately attend the German Exhibition on Sunday July 12. He said the proceedings would be quiet and unlikely to offend the country’s Sabbath observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonon
Sir Edward Clarke
House of Commons
Germany
England
Edward Clarke
Dutch Liberals Win Big in Lower Chamber Elections
Liberal candidates secure a majority with 53 seats to 60 for Protestants and 14 for Catholics. The Socialist Nien was running but appears defeated as returns come in from the Dutch Lower Chamber election.
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Nien
Britain's Latest Annexation Claim in the Philippines
Dispatches from Manila report that England has annexed Sabutan, an island in the Philippines claimed by Spain. The capital Manila confirms the development as a new territorial action by Britain amid colonial tensions. The unnamed main date references June 2% likely indicating June 2.
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The
Phillippines
Spain
Main
Manila
Phillipine Meee Radt
England
Sabutan
Pain
French Tariff Fight Settled in Senate Victory
Paris June 25 The Senate has finally acted on the Chamber of Deputies bill the tariff bill named the TIPO and grain duties will go into effect.
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Paris
Senate Haa
Chamber of Deputies
Brigands in Asia Minor Kidnap Two Wealthy Residents
A band of brigands abducted two of Enovssa ASTA Minon’s wealthiest residents. Gendarmes have been dispatched to pursue the outlaws.
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Asia Minor
Enovssa
Asta Minon
Entitled to a Pension A Poor Old Lady in Evansport
A 70 year old widow, Mrs Mary Gaines Rousseau Thickston of Evanspot, lives in a small tenement. Her ancestry includes Captain Richard Gaines, General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, General Harrison, and Lovell Harrison Rousseau, with a brother who led the first Kentucky Union regiment and later served in Congress. She tries to support herself by sewing as relatives’ Civil War service is noted.
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Evansorn
Mary Gaines Rosseau Thickston
Richard Gaines
Washington
Edmund Pendleton Gaines
Myra Clark Gaines
Harrison
Lovell Harrison Rousseau
Senate
Louisville
Kentucky
Congress
Alaska
Z de Sener Rousseau
Richard H. Rousseau
Indiana
United States
Honduras
John A. Rousseau
Transylvania University
Thickston
Rights of Liquor Men Under New Wholesale License Law
Judge Wilson outlines that fees already paid remain unaffected and clarifies how the wholesale license law governs licensees. He explains delivery wagon markings, minimum bottle quantities, on premises drinking restrictions, and the punishment risk for violations, asserting no doubt remains about wholesale license rights.
Diploma Garnisheed Delays Yale Law Graduate
June 2 New Hayes, Coxy. One Yale WI law student Fitz Daniel Ermentrout of Reading Pa missed his diploma during today’s commencement. A $15 billiard bill led to garnishment, and the diploma was withheld until the debt is paid. Ermentrout learned of the action only after the procession began.
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New Hayes, Coxy
Yale
Ermentrout
Shortt Pond
Center Church
Pond
Prof
Dexter
Corporation
Inn. Ermentront
Und
Ermentront
He Loved Her Too Well
A Dutch immigrant, Tas from Amsterdam, killed himself in Baltimore harbor after failing to secure funds for marriage to Mary Robensbein, his store clerk. He left domestic troubles and warned Mary he could not provide a life of poverty, seeking to spare her.
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BaLtmioge
Tus
Amsterdam
Elias Taz
Tas
Baltimore
Hollander
Hoeven
Mary Robensbein
Beth
Mary
Smuggling Scandal Hits American Consulates in China
San Francisco dated telegram reports Collector Phelps has evidence of fraud in several American consulates in the Orient aiding Chinese to gain admission to California. A specimen of the fraud has been furnished to the State Department for investigation amid a widening scandal.
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San Francisco
Phelps
Frisco
Orient
California
State Department
Chinese Consulate papers questioned over forged seals in Shanghai
Chinese residents admitted paying the American Consulate in Shanghai to obtain papers. Investigations revealed 15 forged certificates lacking Chinese endorsement, undermining trust in the Consular seals once trusted by locals and the authorities.
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Leonard
Sneseset
Shanghai
Reform Republicans Organizes in Philadelphia For Statewide Effort
A Citizens' Republican Association formed in Philadelphia with 35 prominent residents at the Pennsylvania Club aims to build a statewide reform movement. The group plans a central 91-member executive body, ward chapters, and potential alignment with party leaders, focusing on honest politics and avoiding early commitments on specific nominations.
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Quaker City
Pullapatrata
Citizens’ Republican Association
Pennsylvania Club
Walnut Street
Ana H
North
Aera
Ee Lawa
Cohett
Lawrence Ty
Charles Darrach
Winthrop “Smith
Henry F. West
Itfem
Dale Benson Cone
Ana Organizationas
Met
A New Secret Political Society Emerges in Big Run
A new organization calling itself the American Eagles forms in Big Run. Members must pledge allegiance to older groups, and candidates are questioned on farm policy labor hours and election ethics. The ballotality aims to limit corporate influence and prevent electioneering.
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American Eagles
Dispatch
Poyxsurawrer
Big Run
Orelyn Allena
Weg Ng
United States
Beacom Urged as Westmoreland State Chair Candidate
Scorrpatt June 25 reports Hon. James Beacom urged to run for State Chair of the Republican Party after helping Westmoreland join the ticket. Beacom has not decided and western-leaning leaders say he would infuse life into the young element. If he declines, supporters will press other plans.
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Scorrpatt
James
Beacom
Westmoreland
Republican Rty
Eatioreland
New York Republicans Organizing Tour Across State
A meeting in Burrato with T. E. Byrnes of Minnesota and Andrew B. Humphrey of New York, National Republican League leaders, announced a statewide tour to organize Republican clubs. Similar sessions have occurred in Albany Syracuse and Rochester as plans for thorough club organization are accelerated nationwide.
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Burrato
T. E. Byrnes
Minnesota
National Republican League
Andrew B. Humphrey
New York
Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
United
Heartless Bridegroom Disappears After Quick Double Marriage
New York police report a tall blonde woman, Mrs. Mattie Bastion, whose brief marriage to Jerome Bastion followed her divorce from Geo A. French. He wooed with false business claims and wealth, then vanished with her $128 along the road to Brooklyn, leaving her to face disappointment and an empty future.
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Dispatch
New York
Campbell
Brooklyn
Mattie
Bostion
Jerome Bostion
Geo A. French
Tion
Trade of the Lakes Tour by Congress to Inspect Great Lakes
A floating committee of Congress plans a July Ten trip from Cleveland to inspect the Great Lakes including Lake Erie Detroit River Mackinaw Sault Ste Marie Duluth and upper peninsula mines. The tour will review canal works harbor facilities and the Sault St Marie locks while considering the Pennsylvania ship canal project and river and harbor funding needs.
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Wasumorox
Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Cleveland
Great Lakes
McMillan
Stephenson
Michigan
Congress
Fessenden
Lake Erie
Detroit River
Detroit
Mackinaw
Sault Ste. Marie
Duluth
Lake
Episite
Upper Peninsula
Lake St. Clair
Nefuge
Sand Beach
Hay Lake
St. ‘’S River
Sault St. Marie
The
of Engineers
Liverpool
Coer
Keemenawa Point
Lake Superior
Fry and
Gorman
Pennsylvania
Thompson Removed as Philadelphia Industrial Stats Agent
The Census Office dismissed Dr Thompson, a special agent in Philadelphia, who boasted of a large manufacturing base and industrial finance. He allegedly inflated figures including mint output and crematory ash value, amid aggressive booming rhetoric for the city’s industries.
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Wasninotos
Dr Thompson
Philadelphia
Thompson
Ee City
Hompson
Plana
Epca
Iladelphia
Secretary Foster Returns for Cabinet Financial Meet
Secretary Foster comes back to Washington from Ohio for a Cabinet meeting expected to discuss silver dollar coinage beyond July first. He sought opinions from prominent figures and will present them to the Cabinet. The session aims to address other financial matters as the President and advisers plan further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
Foster
Washington
Ohio
Refund on Hat Trimming Involves Government Claims
Acting Secretary Spaulding refutes Chicago telegraph claiming a 5 million dollar compromise on duties refunds. He confirms no proposition to have the Board of General Appraisers decide which materials qualify under the Supreme Court ruling. Weeks pass with no list of refundable items despite efforts to notify claimants.
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Wasarretos
Spaulding
Chicago
Department of No Proposition
Board of General Appraisers
United States Supreme Court
Notie c Conforts
Saratoga Elopement Ends with Arrest in Whitehall
Maud Barnett of Saratoga Springs, about 16, eloped today with Frank E. Andrews, Albany drummer for a wine firm. Traced by telephone, they were followed by the girl's 22 year old brother who overtook them at Whitehall and forced Andrews to return at gunpoint. Andrews is jailed and the girl's father stood near the depot.
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Saratoga
Maud Barnett
Reuben Barnett
Saratoga Springs
Frank E. Andrews
Albany
Miss Barnett
Andrews
Telph
Whitehall
Six Keystone State youths win West Point admissions
Examinations at West Point admit 141 applicants to form the new cadet class. Among the successful Pennsylvanians are Hawkins, Beas, Newakes, Pu Hele r, and others with alternates listed as part of the group joining in September. The total may swell to about 160.
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Keystone State
West Point
Wasmxotox
Jones
United States Military Academy
Vania
Pennsyl Hawkins
Beas Newakes
Chars Pu Heler
Biv SI Ju
Fighting Hileans Report on Naval Actions Around Caldera
Admiral McCann reports naval events in Chilean waters May 8 to May 20. Insurgents concentrate in the north after losses. government cruisers Almirante Lynch and Abnense Condel, plus transport Imperial, keep insurgents in check. Cochrane and gunboats engage near Imperial with torpedo attack causing casualties.
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Navy
Admiral McCan
pApile
Hotham
Coquimbo
Calton
Caldera
Copinpo
Huascar
Caldera Bay
Valparaiso
Department
Almirante Lynch
Abnhense Condel
Imperial
Condela
Cochrane
O'Higgins
Senton
Condel
Taltal
Porainghe
Iquique
Rail survey advance in Ecuador for Inter-Continental line
Advices from Chief Engineer Shank show two civilian surveying parties progressing near Ito Ecuador for a proposed railroad from North America. One party left Quito May 20 heading 40 miles south, the other proceeding north.
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Wasmeton
Inter-Continental Railroad Commission
Shank
Ito
Ecuador
America
Quito Mayse
Sailor Jansens Story Sparks Trial Gossip
Afloat informant named Charles Jansen claims new information about Carrie Brown’s killing may reach Kingston via the Sailors Home and American Vice Consul Moris. The defendant George Frank faces trial in General Sessions as jurors hear a Norwegian sailor challenging the murder claim.
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New Yoas
George Frank
Ameer Ben Ali
Frenchy No. 1
Carrie Brown
Frank
Charles Jansen
Ilé
Jamaica
Ingston
Minerva
New York
Friend
Jansen
Hart
Kingston
Mr. Morris
Depew Defends Nicoll On Taonel Accident Handling
Senator Chauncey Depew says District Attorney Nicoll acted properly in the Taonel tunnel accident case, noting Nicoll tried the case to his own ideas but failed for lack of witnesses. He also comments on Baker heater laws and recalls the tunnel tragedy with personal distress.
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Nicoll
Taonel
New York
Depew
Nicolls
Cora
Mr. Depew
Argentine province overthrown by insurgents
Insurgents in Catamarca overthrow the provincial government and announce a provisional authority. fighting described as not serious with local causes cited for the revolution.
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Boraxos Avars
Catamarca
Prohibition County Convention Opens in Lafayette Hall
At Lafayette Hall the Prohibition County Convention opened with a small, orderly crowd and C L Rose elected temporary chair. The afternoon shifted to debate on resolutions and platform items including temperance, voting reform, and the Baker ballot law, with speakers like H D Patton and J A McConnell pushing for a strong anti liquor and anti corruption stance. Bryce pressed to publish resolutions and read his own, but was denied.
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Prohibition County
Lafayette Hall
Yoder
C. L. Rose
Mra. A. F. Brice
Messrs. Martin
Sweger
Cole
Messrs
Insberger
McConnell
H. D. Patton
Nationas
John Lloyd
Bryce
Swager
Watt
Ray
Martin
Price
Mrs. Hunnings
Patton
Party of God
Quay
Baker
Ito
Rou
Prothonota
E. A. O'Brien
Sury
Xu Altsbmokx
J. A. McConnell
H. E. Cole
Pennsylvania
Drew Bryce
Hershberger
W. M. Price
Eer
Hayden
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Anewer
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Wetchers
Hghta
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Mrs. O'Shea
Pope
Cardinal
His Holiness
Manning
Minister Porter
Chamber of Deputes
Kaiser
Union
Judge Wilson
Distatci
Paruaprient
Wilson
Guntleenee
China
Reform Republicans
Fayette and Westmoreland
NEW York Republicans Organizing
Empire State
Pennsylvania Ship Canal
Future Military Heroes
Wasurxotox
Harmony
Areport
Admiral M
Cann
Acatiom
Inter-Continental Railroad
Sailor Jansen
Prohibition
Pattison
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