Blaine's Ambition Focused on State Department Says Hale
Washington interview with Maine Senator Eugene Hale quotes him saying James Blaine is devoting all energy to the State Department and will not seek the Presidency. Hale predicts Harrison renomination if party leaders stay aligned and discusses the Farmers Alliance's role in 1892 politics.
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WassisGcTos
Tue Distatch
Washington
Maine
James G. Biaine
Blaine
Harrison
B. Elkins
Thomas M. Platt
New York
Elaine
Platt
Eugene Hale
Hale
Florida
Mr. Blaine
Haile
Department of State
Jaine
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Hale
Outlook for 1884 election GOP hopes rise in New York
Analysts discuss electoral moves across states. If the Alliance carries Kansas and Nebraska it hurts Republicans, but holding New York and other favored states could still yield victory. The South shows alliance strength. Northern losses may be offset. Spring New York elections appear encouraging. Cleveland unlikely out of race, Palmer seen as weak.
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Alliance
Kansas
Nebraska
New York
Cleveland
Palmer
Lightner
Jumping on Ingalls Denounces Navy Question
The article reports Captain Richard W. Meade defending a strong navy against Senator Ingalls who questioned naval buildup. Meade rebukes Ingalls, arguing England’s naval power shows the need for a capable U S fleet and sufficient funding to protect the nation.
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England
Smiley Temporarily Relieved In Census Fish Division
Prof Charles W Smiley head of the Eleventh Census Division of Fish and Fisheries is temporarily relieved of duty and his division’s work stopped while charges of using influence to discredit the U S Fish Commission are investigated by census officials who will report to Superintendent Porter. Smiley denies the allegations and expects vindication.
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Washington
Charles W. Smiley
Fish and Fisheries
Smiley
United States Fish Commission
Porter
Ex-Minister Foster and Blaine Jr Sail for Europe
Washington reports Hon. J. W. Foster ex-Minister to Spain and James G. Blaine Jr started for Europe aboard the Teutonic last Wednesday. Foster undertakes a mission to Spain to advance the reciprocity treaty with Cuba, leveraging his Spain and Latin America experience to aid State Department efforts. Blaine concentrates on finalizing arrangements for the forthcoming reciprocity proclamation with Cuba.
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Washington
J. W. Foster
Spain
James G. Blaine, Jr
Europe
Teutonic
United States
Cuba
Foster
Mr. Blaine
State Department
Blaine
Mr. Foster
First Repayment Request For Direct Tax Reaches Treasury
Governor Hill of New York filed the first repayment claim under the recent direct tax act. The amount requested is about 2.25 million dollars. A Fifth Auditor, First Controller, and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue will review the claim before a draft is issued to the governor for distribution to taxpayers or their heirs.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Hill
New York
President praises Maryland visit and gun success
The President said he enjoyed his Maryland visit and felt his trip had been very successful with his gun.
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Maryland
Treasurer Huston Resumes Duties After Indiana Visit
Treasurer Huston returns to Washington and resumes duties at the Treasury Department after a sick stay in Indiana. He says he did not resign in “pet” and had no role in polling for presidential preferences. He notes he has not heard from the President and cannot say how long he will stay in office.
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Washington
Huston
Connersville
Ind
Treasury Department
Indiana
Senate
Pauncefote and Blaine Discuss Bering Sea Arbitration
Sir Julian Pauncefote the British minister conferred with Secretary Blaine at the State Department on March 13 regarding preliminaries for submitting Bering Sea fisheries questions to arbitration. The talks followed Blaine’s basis and Salisbury’s acceptance with some modifications.
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Blaine
Pauncefote
Bering Sea
Wasurxotox
Julian Pauncefote
State Department
Lo Salisbury
Edwin Booth Posts Bail for Webster in Manslaughter Case
In New York on March 13 Edwin Booth visited General Sessions with Abe Hummel on behalf of Charles Webster. Webster, convicted in November of second degree manslaughter in the killing of Robert McNeill, had his conviction reversed by the General Term and awaited a new trial. Bail set at 5000 was posted by Booth who pledged his Randolph leasehold and personal property. Webster released from the Tombs after Booth’s bond.
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New York
Edwin Booth
Abe Hummel
Charles Webster
Robert McNeill
Webster
Booth
Brady
Gramercy Square
Randolph
West Eighteenth Street
Tombs
Mr. Booth
Fashion News from the Capitals of Europe
Fashion dispatch notes style trends from major capital cities with emphasis on designers, runways, and new collections. The piece highlights notable shows in Paris London Milan and Madrid, naming prominent houses and emerging talents shaping seasonal silhouettes and color palettes.
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Europe
Dispatch
Lived Over a Century Hannah King Dies at 102
Syracuse March 13 Hannah Cleveland King died of old age at her Utica home aged 102. She was widowed 57 years and survived by three daughters Caroline and Amelia King at the old homestead and Mrs G B Stone at Bloomington. Her brother Lewis Cleveland, 97, lives at Skaneateles and remains lucid. Her mother died at 104 and her sister Olive Cleveland Clarke lived to 101.
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Syracuse
Hannah Cleveland King
Utiseo
Onondaga County
Caroline
Amelia King
G. B. Stone
Bloomington
Lewis Cleveland
Skanesteles
Abuse of Orphans in Newburg Home Sparks Inquiry
Special TE L News service reports an investigation into Newburg Children's Home after claims of bread and water diets and prison like conditions. Matron Mrs Emmett and the waifs testified as chiefs witnesses. Children described eight day bread and water rations and harsh discipline.
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Newsvere
N. Y
Newburg
N. P. Emmett
Emmett
Fatal colliery accident at Morris Ridge mine
In Centralia Pennsylvania on March 13 two miners Samuel Cook and Thomas Corrican were crushed when the mine roof collapsed. Corrican was rescued alive but believed fatally injured. Cook died at the scene.
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Centralia
Morris Ridge
Samuel Cook
Thomas Corrican
Corrican
Cook
Laura Schirmer's Paris Marriage Ends Old Scandal Tale
Boston's Laura Schirmer, the former operatic star once linked to a sensational tale of a sultan's harem, has married Henry Mapleson in Paris. The piece traces her elusive career, past rumors, and her life abroad, noting her family's surprise at the news.
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Dispatch
Y Bostox
Laura Schirmer
Henry Mapleson
Paris
Miss Schirmer
Boston
Orient
Constantinople
Ludwig
Highland
The Tragic Flight of Bluestone King Kilgour
Port Jervis N J March 13 No business disaster in Delaware River Valley has stirred more fear than the alleged insolvency and escape of John F Kilgour known as The Business King He long dominated bluestone production shipping and quarrying along the Erie and Delaware rivers with sites at Shohola Parker's and Passaic He left for New York March 3 borrowing 500 from Thomas O'Brien drew a bad check on Port Jervis National Bank and has not been seen since Estimated liabilities in bluestone operations exceed 1 000 000 with unsecured creditors facing heavy losses.
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Port Jzavis
N. J
Delaware River Valley
John IF. Kilgour
Parker's Station
Passaic
New York
Thomas O’brien
O'Brien
Port Jervis
Kilgour
Bluestone
Earthquake Shock Felt Near Newsrunre New York
At 1 o'clock this morning residents of Newsrunre and nearby areas felt a distinct earthquake shock accompanied by a long rumble. Some suspected a nearby powder mill explosion four miles west, though no explosion occurred there. Cornwall also reported a very distinct tremor.
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N. Y
Here
Cornwall
Anheuser Busch May Build Brewery in El Paso
The local agent for Anheuser-Busch Brewing of St Louis says the company contemplates erecting a beer brewing plant in El Paso to supply trade in old Mexico and may start operations on the Rio Grande site.
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Anheuser
President Holds Power to Name Nine Circuit Judges
Washington March 13 Attorney General Miller declares the President may appoint nine circuit judges created by the last Congress during recess. The President has not stated if he will heed his legal adviser. President Harrison returns to Washington with his party on March 13.
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Washington
Miller
Two hundred fifty soldiers at Fort Omaha struck by grip
Omaha dispatch reports 250 soldiers at Fort Omaha ill with the grip. The hospital is crowded with sick men and conditions grow serious across the barracks.
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Omaha
Fort Omaha
Old Woman Fights Five Dead Cats Seized From Room
Dedham Massachusetts March 13 A special telegram reports Kate Welch a 62 year old woman of limited capacity resisted removal of five dead cats found in her Crystal Palace room by Officer Donnelly. The incident highlights local concerns over animal welfare and the living conditions in the aging resident's quarters.
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Dedham
Mass
Crystal Palace
Kate Welch
Cat bodies Found Hidden Beneath Boxes in Odd Claim
A woman argued against removing two dead cats reportedly in advanced stages of decomposition, insisting they were only sick. An officer restrained her as the cats were finally taken away.
Cincinnati Charter Row Sparks Hamilton County Debate
Special telegram reports the Cincinnati charter bill back in the House with a motion to post next week. Hamilton county members split, some favor resuming under the old board to gain offices, while others push radical infirmary law changes removing the infirmary director and letting county commissioners appoint superintendents and levy up to six-tenths of a mill. A Senate bill seeks 200 for a Gettysburg high water mark tablet at Cemetery Ridge, honoring regiments that repulsed Longstreet on July 3 1865. the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry is noted, with a $5,000 cost and state contributions planned. Cable letters from Europe enhance Sunday Dispatch.
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Dispatch
Columnus
Cincinnati
Post- Poneto
Hamilton
Hamilton County
Powar
Senate
Ballefield
Gettysburg
Longstreet
Cemetery Ridge
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Brady
Indians Tale War Again From Pine Ridge Reports
An Ogallala Sioux messenger from Pine Ridge Agency warns of renewed Indian tensions and possible war. Dr. C. A. Eastman, returning via Fort Sheridan, notes discontent among tribes, secret conferences by young braves, and fear that 26 Sioux band members may be executed, despite cautious chatter among elders.
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C. A. Eastman
Pine Ridge Agency
Fort Sheridam
Pine Ridge
Indiana
Kicking Bear
Short Bull
Fort Sheridan
Labor Troubles at Joliet Steel Plant
Labor tensions rise at Illinois Steel Company Joliet plant as rolling mill shuts since March 1 leaving 500 skilled workers idle awaiting wage adjustments. Amalgamated Association president William Weihe arrived to help mediate. clerical and many skilled workers suspended, work could be closed indefinitely. Workers deny a strike, while officials demand terms before restart.
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Joliet, Inn
Illinois Steel Company
William Weihe
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers of
United States
Joliet
Buffalo Bill to Take Sioux Prisoners to Europe
Curcaco March 13 Buffalo Bill plans to sail for Europe with the Sioux prisoners from Fort Sheridan to join Cody's Wild West show. Secretary Noble approves taking up to 100 captives, with consent from each. The War and Interior Departments seek to rid themselves of the prisoners, while the Indians seek release by agreeing to depart.
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Curcaco
Buffalo Bill
Secretary Noble
Europe
Fort Bheridap
Colonel Cody
Noble
Fort Sheridan
War
Interior Departments
Windom Family Fund Reaches Fifty Thousand Dollars
New York March 13 The Windom fund of fifty thousand dollars for the family of the late Secretary of the Treasury was completed today. About 50 subscribers contributed under the committee led by Stephen B Elkins. The fund will be invested in sound securities and the income will provide Mrs Windom a yearly income supplemented by estate earnings.
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DietaTon
New York
Windom
Secretary of the Treasury
Stephen B. Elkins
Women of Indiana Town raid saloon to enforce prohibition
In Mount Etna Indiana ten miles away women armed with clubs and axes beat down a saloon door removed bottles and destroyed furniture announcing all dram shops would close. No interference occurred and it is believed other taverns will follow suit.
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Hustingtoy, Inc
Mount Etna
Senators and Officers to Issue a Manifesto Against Government
Rio JaNergo reports a large meeting of senators and army and navy officers decided to issue a manifesto against the government. The announcement notes the gathering was well attended and emphasizes a unified stance among the participants.
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Rio JaNergo
Army
Navy
Gladstone Forms Liberal Platform Ahead of Hastings
In Lowpox March 13 Gladstone consults with Morley Harcourt and Trevelyan on a Liberal program centered on home rule Irish representation land and police relations. The party eyes One man one vote free education labor reform and tax changes while Parnell’s influence weakens in Ireland and Tory shifts toward rural workers emerge.
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Lowpox
Gladstone
Morley
William Vernon Harcourt
G. C. Trevelyan
Hastings
Parnell
Schnadhorst
Ireland
Courts Discuss Tax Treatment of British and American Firms
The article examines differences in tax treatment between British and American companies. It notes that British insurers benefited from an income tax rebate on premy profits while foreign firms faced higher burdens, creating an uneven playing field. The discussion highlights ongoing disputes and proposed relief measures amid these tax disparities.
Parnell Appeals to America to Sustain Irish Unity
Charles Stewart Parnell issues a manifesto to Irish Americans calling for support to restore unity in the Land League, purge untrustworthy elements, and defend an independent Irish Parliament by constitutional means. He praises American aid, names delegates crossing to the U.S., and urges hospitality and a favorable hearing for them.
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House of Commons
America
Land League
Ireland
Kowlish
Kers
Fortune
Gladstone
Sear Brothers Pond Wines
Charles Stewart Parnell
Defending the Mackays in Belgian News
The Belgian News and Continental Advertiser reports on the Mackay Bonynge controversy. It notes Parisian and London figures face prosecution by Mr Mackay for similar San Francisco accusations. The piece defends the Mackays as miners and links his wealth to mining gains and cheap Atlantic rates, asserting his name will endure beyond rivals.
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Brussels
Belgian News and Continental Advertiser
Muackay- Bonynge
Paris
London
Mackay
San Francisco
Mackays
Asapao
Jerome's End Near As Prince Napoleon Fades
Rome reports Prince Napoleon remains conscious but hopelessly ill. At his bedside are Princess Clothilde, Princess Mathilde, King Humbert, the Duke of Aosta, Cardinal Bonaparte, and frequent visitor Prince Victor. He reportedly confessed this morning. A review and a diplomatic dinner were postponed due to his imminent death. He shows signs of cardiac paralysis.
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Rome
Napoleon
Clothilde
Princess Mathilde
Humbert
Duke of
Aosta
Cardinal Bonaparte
Prince Victor
Monsignor Mermeillod
Otis Steel Company Sees Sharp Fall in Profits
Loxpox March 13 The Otis Steel Company once among the great American floated here recently reports a marked drop in business. 1890 accounts show a net profit of £7,525 13s 11d, far below the ten year average of £112,025 17s 9d per year. The Financial News notes adjusted for last year's troubles, the firm faces an unsatisfactory condition.
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Otis Steel Company
NY Dunlap
O Brien Declared Bankrupt In Libel Suit
In Salisbury Dustis on March 13 the court adjudged William O Brien bankrupt on Lord Salisbury’s petition to recover £1700 costs in the libel action brought by O Brien, where he was non suited.
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Salisbury
Dustis
William O’brien
Lord Salisbury
O’brien
War on Erin's Flag Stirs City Parade Debates
A Valley Forge Jr O U A M delegation asked Mayor Gourley to ban the Irish green flag in the St Patrick's Day parade. Chief Brown said he would ignore the request, noting no law bans flags other than the Rebel banner, and stressed parade order. Assistant Superintendent O Mara warned the move could sap national unity among foreign born citizens. Morley blamed bigotry, defending the right to display flags and urging restraint to avoid strife.
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Gourley
Erin
St. Patrick's Day
Valley Forge Council, Jr,o. U. A.M
Brown
Chief Brown
O'Mara
United States
Union
Thomas J. Morley
Lescaulette
Morley
Valley Forge Council
Ireland
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