Notorious Cleveland Street Scandal Tangles Tory Leaders
The article denounces Labouchere's inquiry motion over the Cleveland street scandal, cites Lord Salisbury and Sir Dighton Probyn, and alleges a cover up to shield Somerset. It recounts suspensions and political tensions in Parliament amid calls for a formal commission.
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Loxpox
House of Commons
Labouchere
Cleveland Street
Lord Salisbury
Arthur Somerset
Salisbury
Dighton Probyn
Prince of Wales
Somerset
Probyn
Somit
Home Rule Sure to Win in Bath Campaign
The Bath rallying cry Liberal Unionists to be wiped out dominates the campaign notes. Harcourt’s handling of the Parnell Commission report is praised as vigorous and analytical and Gladstone plans a two hour, six column debate introduction. Biggar’s funeral attendance is missed by Parnellists as news of his castle disposal and will funds emerge in his will.
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Dispatc Loxpow
William Harcourt
Bath
Harcourt
Parnell Commission
House of Commons
Gladstone
Commission
Purnell
Biggar
England
Bigzur
Butlerstown Castle
Tim Healey
Butlerstown
Biggs
Buterstown Castle
Joseph
Healey
Gelfastjand
Irishman Winks at Pig as Boycott Sparks Trial
March 1. Edward McGinley of Kiult was sentenced to three months for winking at a pig belonging to a boycotted farmer. A Home Rule supporter, he winked at the animal as a Home Ruler buyer approached, prompting arrest. The pig remains with the farmer amid ongoing boycott tensions.
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Rir
Morell Mackenzie
Steinkopff
The
Times
Mackenzie
Ireland
Edward McGinley
Kiult
McGinley
German Baron Excluded From Army After Banker's Daughter Scandal
Berlin reports a German captain from the Grenadier Guards expelled from service after a marriage to the banker Baron's daughter. He deserted his wife in October, fled with another wealthy Breslau woman, and used the dowry to buy a Graz area chateau. The wife filed for divorce and returned to her father. The captain claims a prearranged scheme to take the banker’s fortune.
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Loupos
Breslau
Frau Eiseraan
Austria
Graz
Frau Eiseman
Not Much of a Sportsman Prince Heinrich Injures Self
Prince Heinrich of Germany, brother of the Emperor, injures himself in a Corfu duck shoot and, while fallen, accidentally discharges both gun barrels wounding a Greek hunter. He cedes command of his warship Irene. A game keeper employed by his uncle the Grand Duke is permanently hurt and receives substantial support from both the Grand Duke and Heinrich.
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Loxipox
March
Heinrich
Mr. Winkle
Corfu
Baden
Robert Elsemere Prompts New Community Center
Mrs. Humphrey Ward’s Robert Elsemere is linked to social reform in London as a new church movement described in the novel. The piece notes the creation of a Toynbee Hall style center in Gordon Square with Ward as a leading figure and mentions Dr. Martineau and Stopford Brooke among supporters.
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Lexpos
Humphrey Ward
Robert Elsemere
Walter Besant
Lexant
Whitechapel
Edinburgh Forth Bridge to Open by Prince of Wales
In Loxpox on March 1 a report says the great cantilever bridge across the Forth at Edinburgh will be opened with ceremony by the Prince of Wales next Tuesday. Trains will then begin to run for travelers.
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Forth River
Edinburgh
Prince of Wales
Cabinet Crisis in France Ends with Minister Resignations
Paris reports a cabinet upheaval as Interior Minister Constans resigns after a dispute over Germany's invitation to the Berlin labor conference. Bourgeois takes his place, while opposition voices grow in the Chamber and Boulangists may join forces with monarchists and imperialists.
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Paris
Cabinet Council
Constans
M. Constans
Berlin
Germany
Boulanger
France
Carnot
Duke of Orleans
M. Bourgeois
Interior
Dissensions in Tory ranks lift eye on St Pancras vote
London March 1 The week shows growing Tory dissension as Lord Randolph Churchill backs temperance and local option while Ulster mutinies against Balfour on self rule. St Pancras polls next Tuesday with Bolton Gladstonian facing Graham Tory. Lichton is a minor entrant. Other elections at Stamford and Stoke on Trent loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Randolph Churchill
Temperance
Balfour
Ireland
Ulster
St. Pancras
Bolton
Graham
John Lichton
Stamford
Stoke On Trent
Cen
HOPES FOR HIL RECOVERY
Abraham Lincoln remains critically ill but shows signs of recovery after successful operations and successive tapings. Liquid nourishment supports strength as doctors report improving chest condition and cautious optimism for his eventual improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Stanley Seeks London Visit After Cairo Life
Stanley, preparing a journal for publication, laments frequent interruptions in Cairo from officers who smoke and question him about Africa. He aims to reach London by mid April and will speak at the American banquet there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpor
Stanley
Cairo
London
Loss of Steamer Quetta Confirmed by Lloyds
Lloyds confirms the British steamer Quetta was wrecked near Simedl in the Torres Straits at 9 pm. The ship struck an unseen rock and sank in three minutes with about 200 lives lost.
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Loxpon
Quetta
Lloyds
Simedl
Torres Straits
Australis
Canada League Formed Aims for Independence by 1992
A Montreal report notes a League formed to seek Canadian independence by 1992. It plans to unite Liberal clubs, recruit American universities and political groups, and operate under a secret Supreme Council led by J. X. Perrault and the Young Liberals.
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Montreal
Canada
League
J. X. Perrault
Trusted a Traitor in Wool Firm Scandal
Boston wool firm head George P. Brown is found $1,700,840 short as a 14-year accounting scandal unfolds. A specialist reports $50,000,000 deposited with banks in four years, with $1.7 million unaccounted for. The 1889 ledger shows hidden debts and demoralized books across multiple banks and firms.
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George P. Brown
Boston
Dispatch
Brown, Theese & Clark
Riverside and
Oswego Mills
Brown
Mr. Brown
Henry A. Fifer
Grm
National Bank of Redemption
Metropolitan National Bank
Brighton Market Bank
A Peculiar Church Fight over Pastor Arrests
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania the Greek Catholic Church faces upheaval as Pastor Wolanski returns from Lemberg to reclaim the church. He and six others are arrested on charges of conspiring to murder a friend of Wolanski and each posts $1000 bail.
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Shenandoah
Wolanski
Andruchovics
Lemburg
Austria
Andruchovicz
Ex Sheriff Walker Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial
Ex Sheriff Eli B. Walker was found not guilty after a jury deliberated two hours on embezzlement charges. The court record showed he held $1900 briefly with the consent of the owed party’s attorney, and it was paid in the fall, with no evidence of intent to defraud.
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Youneestown
Eli B. Walker
Walker
Jury Awards $8000 in Pitcher v Lake Shore case
Burrato New York March 1 The Supreme Court jury this morning returned a verdict for eight thousand dollars in favor of C F Pitcher against the Lake Shore Railroad Company for the loss of a leg caused by a train sudden start that carried a carload of horses for which Pitcher was in charge
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Burrato
N.Y
Supreme Court
C. F. Pitcher
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Pitcher
Wipe Out Virginia's Debt Move Passes Legislature
A resolution to appoint a commission to negotiate with bondholders and settle the state debt under the Ridgleberger bill framework advanced in the Virginia Legislature.
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Virginia
RicuMont
Judge James Lawrenceson Dies Overtime Postal Vet
Baltimore Mo March 1 Judge James Lawrenceson aged 87 longtime U.S. Postal Service employee and postal veteran is dying at his Baltimore home from pneumonia after a long career.
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Baltimore
James Lawrenceson
United States Postal Service
Pennsylvania Candidates Vying for Hart
A Washington dispatch reports a Pennsylvania contest to fill General Hartman Hartlanft's vacancy on the National Soldiers Home Board after his death. Major General Gregg endorsed by Congressman Marsh, General Pearson backed by Representative Dalzell, and Colonel McNichel supported by Congressman Bingham. An outside bid from General Alger of Michigan threatens to realign the race, while Ex Congressman Steele of Indiana also seeks the appointment.
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Washington
National Soldiers Home
Martranft
Pennsylvania
Gregg
Reading
Marsh
Pearson
Pittsburg
Dalzell
McNichel
Philadelphia
Bingham
Pennelvania
Alger
Michigan
Hartman
Grand Army
Martin
Kanas
Steele
Indiana
Hartranft
Huston Declines Resignation of U S Treasurer
Indianapolis March 1 Several Indianapolis Republicans visited J N Huston at Connersville and he said he would not resign the treasurership of the United States. He planned to resign on his trip home but reconsidered after talks with friends. He said he would not abandon his office before the state election and noted he has spent over 100000 pounds since entering Indiana politics.
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Indianapolis
J. N. Huston
Connersville
United States
Liege
Huston
Indiana
Brooks Addresses Businessmen on Christian Conduct in New York
Phillips Brooks spoke at Trinity Church about whether ordinary men can live as Christians while conducting business in New York. The noon address drew a full house with hundreds turned away at the doors as the sermon challenged practical Christian living in commerce.
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Phillips Brooks
New York
Trinity Church
Church quarrel ends as priest removed at parish request
Buffalo March 1 Bishop Ryan agrees to the St Adelbert congregation request to remove the objectionable priest and appoint a more agreeable successor. Quarrel which had lasted a month is ended.
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Eynan
Buffalo
N. Y
Ryan
Adelbert
A Day Sabbath in Kentucky Saloon Keepers Indicted
The Covington grand jury returned 163 indictments against saloon keepers for selling liquor on Sunday under an old Kentucky statute. Nearly all Covington saloonkeepers were charged except two.
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Covington
Crxcrsgall
Silecott suspect captured in Chehalis case
The sheriff brought a Toledo arrestee believed to be Silecott. The man, naming himself F. Thayer, offers Washington DC residency claims and says he knew Silecott. Captors remain hopeful for resolution as details unfold.
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Chehalis
Toledo
Silecott
F. A Thayer
Washington, D. C
Silebett
Factory Inspector to Begin Sanitary Labor Reforms
Philadelphia report on child labor cites thousands of underage workers in state mills. Inspector William H. Martin says the new office will act quickly, with deputies already in charge of Philadelphia area. He notes hours abuses, calls for ten hour workdays, better safety and fire escapes, and urges public complaints to trigger investigations.
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Martin
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Pittsburg
William H. Martin
Beaver
National Trade Assembly
Mr. Martin
Wesley Godfrey
Bella McHenry
Bucks
Montgomery
Chester
Delaware
Lancaster
Employer Wins Rights to Employee Discoveries
The Supreme Court rules in favor of Sheir Spring Dyeing and Bleaching Company granting ownership of discoveries made by its chemist James C. Woolworth during his employment. Woolworth must disclose formulas and methods developed in the laboratory as company property. Ex Governor Henry Leppitt is named as a principal owner in the company.
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Dispatch
Providence
R. L
Supreme Court
Sheir Spring Dyeing
Henry Leppitt
James C. Woolworth
Woolworth
Just a Business Proposition Hurley Bank Robbery Case
Evidence presented in the Hurley bank robbery case includes J Lennon saying Ed Goodland offered two men 2500 each to help rob the bank. Perrin is described as knowing nothing about the scheme. Edward Baker explains money he had, claiming it came from Perrin to buy a saloon, and asserts an alibi at the theater during the robbery.
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Labouchere
Webster
Hammond
Belgium
Somerset
London
Ashland
Wis
J. ©. Lennon
Hurley
Ed Goodland
Reynolds
Goodland
Perrin
Edward Baker
Baker
Victim of Hydrophobia Begs Friends to End His Life
In Erie, Pennsylvania, John Wilson a 23 year old farmer bitten on the thumb twenty four years ago now contracts hydrophobia. He lies in convulsions with numbness spreading from hand to shoulder and during lucid spells pleads to be smothered to escape the misery. Neighbors restrained him with buckskin covered hands.
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Erie
John Wilson
City of Cleveland Opens Lake Navigation to Cleveland
The City of Cleveland steamer left Detroit this afternoon for Cleveland and passed there at 3 o clock. She was making splendid time and should reach Cleveland early this evening. This marks the earliest opening of navigation between these points in years.
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Conchester
Ont
City of
Cleveland
Detroit and Cleveland Steam Navigation Company
Detroit
Kincaid Granted Bail After Capitol Affray
The Capitol fray case advances as Kincaid posts bonds of 20000 with Colonel Von Stamp as sole surety. Judge Miller in Police Court sets the terms while Kincaid, anxious and sleep deprived, receives telegrams from Kentucky leaders offering aid. Taulbee's condition improves and doctors see a favorable path to recovery.
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Kincaid
Miller
I &P
Tory
von Stamp
Ka SY
Taulbee
Tudge Miller
C. Maurice Smith
Kentucky
Judge Durham
Danville
Treasury
James G. Givens
Louisville
George M. Davis
Baltimore and Ohio Eye Chicago and Atlantic Road Move
Chicago March 1 The Baltimore and Ohio is rumored to seek the Chicago and Atlantic Road to gain first class terminals and a shortened route from Marion Ohio to Mt Vernon Illinois. The plan would create a westward double track from Pittsburg improving competition with the Pennsylvania system. Uncertainty remains on foundation, with speculation Erie Railroad might absorb Chicago and Atlantic.
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Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago and Atlantic Road
Marion
Mt. Vernon
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio World
Pittsburg
Erie Railroad Company
Chicago and Atlantic
Creating a New County Forms From Four Adjacent Counties
Greensburg Pa March 1 It is probable a new county will be formed taking part of Westmoreland Armstrong Allegheny and Butler counties Citizens of Apollo Leechburg Freeport Natrona and Parnassus push for the district and others say they will succeed They claim to cut off a new county without unlawfully encroaching on the counties supplying territory
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Allegheny
Armstrong
Butler
Westmoreland
Greensburg
Apollo
Leechburg
Freeport
Natrona
Parnassus
Pse
Murdered Englishman Identified Near Princetor
The body found in the woods near Princetor has been identified as M. Benwell, a wealthy young Englishman who recently arrived to start a stock farm in the country. The death appears linked to robbery, and the case is being investigated.
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Princetor
Ont
M. Benwell
Boctety Leader Charged With Embezzling 1800 in Louisville
William M. Smith son of A T Smith long time bookkeeper for H Weirich shoe dealer is accused of embezzling 1800 in small sums. He is described as a leader in society in Louisville March 1.
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Louisville
William M. Smith
A. T. Smith
H. Weirich
The Dispatch Directory Seagulls Classified Novelty List
The Dispatch lists the first part of Roger Casement's South African articles and a broad table of contents for Part II and Part III. It mentions pages and sections across real estate notices markets business cards and various feature stories including In West Africa Three Paths to Truth Uncle Sam's Girls and The Ride to Bogota with multiple author names and topics.
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Roger Casement
Hare
Stanley
Leland Stanford
W. A. Boyce
Beatrices
HaGcago
Julius A. Trirsdell
Erin
Brenan Chooaing & Trade
Telegraph
EOW
Bellamy
Rage
West Africa
Clame A. Ore
George Hoppers
Washington
Bessif Bramble
American Pompeii
Inventor John Griscom Ends Life With Self Designed Gas Apparatus
New York inventor John Griscom, heir to about 45000 dollars, killed himself in his 47 Park Street office using a gas contraption he designed. He had wasted his fortune on unexecuted schemes and left a life brief note with good advice, while his family bore with his failures and withdrew from him.
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John Griscom
New York
New Yorks
Park Street
Edward Teiffe
H. Buhier
Griscom
Teiffe
Grisecom
John H. Griscom
One Hundred and Fifty-Second
New York Volunteers
Fredericksburg
Bold at a Sacrifice Leland Retires From Bank Control
New York dispatch reports Charles H. Leland will retire within ten days as president of the Sixth National Bank. A syndicate will buy his 1,005 shares at about 230 per share, replacing him with Alexander H. Stevens, longtime Gallatin National Bank vice president. The sale price reflects intrinsic value, contrasting with $650 per share paid six months earlier by Claassen and Simmons.
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Leland
New York
Charles H. Leland
Sixth National Bank
Claassen
Alexander H. Stevens
Gallatin National Bank
Stevens
Gallatin Bask
A Fated Family Tragedy in Zanesville
In Zanesville Ohio Mia McGregor wife of ex Representative J McGregor died of heart failure caused by diphtheria. Over the past week four McGregor children died from the same disease. The family recently moved to a southern city dwelling and unsanitary surroundings are blamed for the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Zanesville
Mia McGregor
J. ©. McGregor
Woman Dies After Fright at Kansas School Entertainment
At Shorts school near Kansas City, March 1, an entertainment ended in a quarrel among four men. Mrs. Henry Short fainted and died from heart disease during the disturbance. Six men were wounded. three Swett brothers are implicated. warrants issued, no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Shorts School
Here
Henry Short
Ex-Treasurer Heoningway Accounts Correct Despite Shortage
Experts assessing the books of ex-Treasurer Heoningway report his accounts are correct and say the apparent large shortage arose from bookkeeping errors.
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Jackson
Miss
Heoningway
Ex Governor English Critically Ill in New Haven
Ex Governor English remains in grave condition in New Haven as reports indicate his illness has taken a turn for the worse, with late evening updates confirming critical status.
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Engileh
New Haven
Con
English
Hoard of Trade Bans Quotations Spread
The Hoard of Trada decided to abolish gathering and dissemination of quotations aimed at bucket shops in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
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