Rumblings of War in Samoa Rumor of U S Vessel Sinking
A Pittsburgh man recounts his Samoa years and flags tensions between Germany and the United States in Samoan waters. He describes German jealousy, German consular meddling, and alleged slave trading by Godefrroy & Co, amid reports of a possible naval confrontation near Apia.
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Dalin
Trenton
Samoa
Samoan
Apia
Blaine
Walker
Navy Department
San Francisco
Auckland
Berlin
D. F. A. McIntyre
Pitte Burger
Mr. McIntyre
South Pacific Islands
Otabote
Samoan Islands
Washington
United States
Adama
England
Germany
America
Tamases
Malietoa
Africa
Rumors of US warship damage at Samoa denied by State Dept
Report notes no official word of a German claim about a US vessel explosion near Samoa. It recalls the Nipsic as the US warship at Samoa and mentions the Trenton and Vandalia sailing from Honolulu, with March 1 as a cited arrival window, while officials dismiss sensational rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Schlossische Zeitung
Berlin
Olga
Mataaia
Tance
United States
Nipsic
Samoa
Trenton
Honolulu
State Department
Blaine
Department
Wilson Contests Seat as Gubernatorial Case Opens
Arguments began in the Supreme Court over Governor Wilson’s seat with five hours allotted to each side. Democrats argue for a declaration of the result to grant General Goff a title, while Republicans maintain the people elected Goff and the court must ensure justice if the Legislature fails. Governor Wilson closes for the Democrats tomorrow. decision expected early next week as a large crowd fills the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LesTox
W. VA
Supreme Court
Wilson
Goff
Perge
Temperance Worker Engages Steelton Meeting
Ex Master Workman Rankin of Pittsburg has held temperance meetings in Steelton this week and will stay for another week. Three hundred people had signed the pledge by last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarrissueg
Rankin
Pitwburg
Steelton
Hall on morrows
Fragmented OCR text mentions a deferral or decision tomorrow related to an Angloman tale. no clear names, places, or events emerge.
President Harrison Dwells Among Crowd as Patronage Fades
Washington dispatch notes Harrison avoiding general handshakes while welcoming notables and bowing to crowds. Blaine curbs sightseers by admitting them to ease pressure, amid Cabinet jockeying and talk of allotting offices by state votes. Palmer lunches with Harrison as Michigan Republican splits prompt talks of diplomacy or cabinet roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
White House
Blaine
State Department
Illinois
Lilinais
Cleveland
Jison
United States
Blaiie
Palmer
Michigan
Jerry Rusk
Agricultural Department
Wisconsin
Stockbridge
Alger
Wolverine
Min
H. M. Duffield
Detroit
Duffield
Chicago
Jenks
Miller
Montercoli Rages After Philadelphia Card Incident
Special telegram from New York reports Count Montercoli returning to the Brunswick in New York. He angrily refused to leave his top floor room after a reporter delivered his card. A Pittsburg detective shadows him for Mrs. Knox. The Count is accused of posing as a count. the real Count’s wife seeks a divorce in Paris.
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Dinguar
Dispatch
New York
Montercoli
Philadelphia
Brunswick
Pittsburg
Knox
Italy
Berlin
Paris
Cleveland Cannot Work on New Year’s Day
New York reports a day in the Cleveland household as a prolonged reception with lawyer Cleveland, partner Stetson, Crimmins, and O Donohue meeting clients and a crowd at the Third Avenue station. Notables including ex Senators, governors, and businessmen visited, with over 200 callers to Mrs Cleveland at the Victoria Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Diepatch
Cleveland
John L. Stetson
John D. Crimmins
Joseph J. O'Donohue
Third Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
William R. Grace
Jesh E. McDonald
Hoadly
W. E. Dodge
James ©. Carter
Wheeler H. Peckham
George C. Genet
Albany
D. Willis James
Charles Davis
William L. Scott
James J. Hill
Hauser
Montana
President to name Public Printer candidate Monday
Washington report says Mr Farquhar of New York will press August Donath of Pennsylvania for Public Printer. Mr Harrison withheld the nominee's identity but indicated a nomination would likely go in on Monday. He stressed selecting an officer with executive ability to manage many employees and possess necessary technical knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Farquhar
New York
August Donath
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Illinois Congressman Townshend Nearing Death
Washington March 8 at 9 o clock this evening Representative Townshend of Illinois was described as in a hopeless condition by friends. His pulse stood at 135 and respiration at 70 as his doctors fought the pneumonia in both lungs. Four physicians were at his bedside awaiting nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walshington
Representative Townshend
Illinois
Pittsburg and New Orleans Failure Notice
New Orleans March report states the firm L. C. Destress & Co coal dealers surrendered their creditors. Assets are 69000 with liabilities 144000. Partners include L. C. Desfarges of this city and Joseph B. Williams of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New Orleans
L. C. Destress & Co
L. C. Desfarges
Joseph B. Williams
Hibbititios
Assistant Attorney General resigns but to stay until June
Washington march 8 Assistant Attorney General Howard has tendered his resignation to Attorney General Miller but will likely be asked to remain until the Court of Claims adjourns in June for continuity of service and Court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Howard
Miller
Court of Claims
Carpenter in China Class Tension Sparks Debate
Fragmentary note discusses a carpenter and his interactions with the better classes in China and the lower castes, highlighting social hierarchy and tension in a historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
China
Murderer of German drug clerk identified as boy thief
New York detectives say 17 year old William Krulitsch bought the hatchet used to kill drug clerk Wechsung at 637 Third Avenue. He denies the crime though the hardware dealer identifies him. three cents his only money. Authorities seek possible accomplice as clues point to a hidden intruder.
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Bay Pago Pago
Tutu Well Island
Lackawanna
Bismarck
Samoa
Godeferoy & Co
New York
Guenther
Third Avenue
William Krulitch
Captain Watts
Caff
Shelly
Price
Williams
Titus
McCarthy
Byrnes
Otto Doeffner
Doeffner
Wechsung
Krulisch
Kerulisch
Wechsang
William
Wechsing
Krolisch
Mr. Doeffner
Titus, Price and
Cuff
Isidore Freundlich
First Avenue
Freundlich
Cate
Krulsoh
Bella Kraft
Wincken
Weehsung
Dr. Motiuire
Krulseh
Es Krulisch
East Third Street
Joseph
Second Avenue
Krallech
Brunkhorst
Croee
Marcus Same
Fleischmann
Boer
Commercial Union plea in Parliament urges reciprocity with United States
In Ottawa March discussions on commercial union feature Mr Armstrong arguing to abolish border customs and free officers for national benefit. He rejects smuggling objections, cites US tariff cuts and Britain trade as inferior, and notes Canada sells horses to the United States amid growing U S trade.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Armstrong
House
United States
Canada
Charles Tupper
Great Britain
Pees
Work of the Flames in Loomsvilile Fire
A major blaze in Loomsvile at the Kleinhans and Simonson clothing house and adjacent stores caused extensive damage. The fire spread quickly, bringing down the roof and walls and injuring two firemen. Losses exceed 435000 with total insurance about 255277. Properties owned by Victor Newcomb and the Churchill estate sustained significant damage.
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Kleinhans and Simonson's
Market Street
Strauss
Gecomi
Strauss’ Place
Victor Newcomb
New York
W. P. Churchill Estate
Kleinhana and
Simonson
Kleinhans and Simonson
Newcomb
Churchill
Kleinhans and
Kleinhane and
Simonson and
Serauss
Indictments Likely Against Ives Stayner Over Bonds
In New York court action, President and directors of the Dayton Ft Wayne and Chicago Railroad face possible new indictments tied to May 1887 hypothecation of 1,230,000 in bonds. Ives & Co. allegedly canceled and delivered bonds while pledging to Adams & Co and Potter to cover debts. District Attorney staff discuss forthcoming grand jury reviews and charges.
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New York, March
Dayton, Ft Wayne and Chicago Railroad
Ives
Stayner
Henry 8. Ives & Co
Dayton and Chicago Railroad Company
Dayton, Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Henry S. Ives & Co
Ives & Co
Irving A. Adams & Co
Boston
C. H. Potter
Cleveland
Parker
Ex Secretary Whitney Plans Limited Public Role
Ex-Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney arrived in New York and said he will take a modest public office again and avoid new financial schemes. He dismissed rumors of major ventures and emphasized thrift and diligence as his guiding example.
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Whitney
Washington
Namola
Posar
Cleveland
Trish Leader Speech Marks Banquet At The Indi
Trish Leader makes a speech at a banquet amid program notes for Nell. Lord Randolph Churchill faces squalls in the future as he watches events unfold.
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Trish
Lord Randolph Churchill
Parnell Greeted At Banquet In Honor Of Lord Spencer
At a banquet in Loypox on March 3 Eighty Club honored Lord Spencer with Mr. Parnell receiving an ovation. Speakers included Lord Spencer Lord Rosebery Sir William Vernon Harcourt and others. Parnell defended Irish self government within the Constitution and criticized the government and Balfour.
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Mr. Parnell
Lord Spencer
Balfour
Lord Randolph Churchill
Eighty Club
Lockwood
Lord Rosebery
William Vernon Harcourt
Mr. Morley
Sir Charles Russell
The
Times
Gladstone
Ireland
Spencer
Mr. Parnéil
Povomay Mani
Senichman
Seeealilinn
Parnell
Daily News
Opposition in Commons heckles Navy Increase Plan
In the House of Commons Mr Campbell gave notice to oppose any navy strength rise until a country defense plan by citizen force and coast defense is submitted. If the Parnell Commission delays, expect a Monday debate on the Attorney General's action. The Commons voted 12 to 79 on a separate motion.
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House of Commons
Campbell
Parnell Commission
Rural scheme sparks letters from Randolph and Beresford
Lord Randolph and Lord Charles Beresford sent letters to the Times asserting their positions on the rural scheme. Both deny hostility to the government but critique its method and warn of a heavy fight in the House of Commons. Paris reports the Bank of France advancing 100 million francs to Comptoir d'Escompte to cover deposits. English copper companies back a 2 percent rate and plan postponed investments to months.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Charles Beresford
The
Times
Lord Randolph
House of Commons
Paris
Bank of Francs
Comptoir d'Esecompte
Nooope Erations
Iplivecientes
Abdication Rumor Ties to Milan Reinstatement Claim
Belgrade reports claim that Milan abdication suits him, tied to a divorce case and the possible reinstatement of Metropolitan Michael. The piece notes newspapers discuss the narrative as part of ongoing political maneuvering.
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Belgrade
Milan
Miles Nashe Ie
Wit
Michael
Bucharest Chamber Deputy President Threatened with Bomb
Roumanian dispatch reports the President of the Chamber of Deputies in Bucharest received a letter threatening dynamite attack on the chamber. Police are vigilant to prevent any such act.
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Loxpox
Roumanis
Chamber of Deputies
Bucharest
Students Manufacturing Bombs Turn fatal in March incident
A work party making bombs today caused an explosion killing one and injuring several. Reports mention arrests and local authorities responding as authorities investigate the incident amid ensuing disruptions.
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Dan F. A. McIntyre
Tne
Distard
Oceanic
Australia
Tutuila
Alameda
Zealandia
Samoandora
Orga Aed
Department of State
Apia Harbor
Kara
Malictoa
Tomases
Samos Islands
Fiji Islands
Pacific Islands
Tameareee
Corbesfondest
March
Nottes
National Committee
Cparetely Noble
Wanamaker
Fairchild
Windom
Treasury Department
Endicott
Townshend
Ilnois
Loulaville
Dayton
Iven & Stayner
Nell’s
FIX
King Milan
Loypos
Palldiaibaie Cee
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