International Labor Conference Opens in Palace Hall
The first session of the International Labor Conference was held in Congress Hall within the Chancellor’s palace. German Chancellor Baron von Berlepsch welcomed delegates as French and German diplomats were elected officers. The conference aims to discuss technical questions with plenary sessions to record sectional decisions and concludes by March 30.
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Baron von Berlepsch
Bern
Kaiser Wilhelm
Thomas Burt
Morpeth
Monsieur Les Guesde
Congress Hall
Chancellor's Palace
Kaiserhof
Prince Bismarck
Switserland
William
Ysbor
Europe
von Berlepsch
Herr Madgeburg
Fuerst
Dumaine
Count von Arco-Valley
Paris
Edward Malet
Baron Greindl
van der Hoevin
Marquis Penafiel
The Siege of Lucknow Defenders on Stage
A reporter notes Amy Toselle’s Empire Theater recitation The Siege of Lucknow provokes debate over Jessie Brown the bagpipes and the preserved legend of the relief column. General Fraser denounces the tale Archibald Forbes supports the episode and historians debate its accuracy.
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Amy Toselle
Empire Theater
Barbara Fritchie
America
Miss Roselle
Lucknow
Jessie Brown
Seppe Bagp
Campbells
Mias Roselle
Empire
Music Hall
Miss Roselie
Sir William Fraser
Archbibald Forbes
England's Biggest Strike Tests Coal Workers Unity
Loxpox March 15. The coal workers in the Miners Federation have halted work demanding an immediate wage rise. With 350 000 miners involved the strike could curb fuel supply and halt cotton mills in Lancashire and Yorkshire, risking idleness for over two million workers. Employers plan to resume Monday talks and resist demands.
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Loxpox
Miners’ Federation
Coal Owners’ Association
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Midlands
Czar’s guard tightens as Siberian reform protests rise
Loupon reports the Czar in a bad humor over labor conference gains by Socialism and Nihilist activity. Demonstrations in the United States and Siberia embolden rebels. He faced pressure not to attend a memorial service for his murdered father as guards sealed the route and cathedral.
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Loupon
United States
Siberian
St. Peter and St. Paul
Gatchina
St. Petersburg
Colored Man's Career Brings Money From Brussels Conference
George W Williams, author and fiancé of a British woman, claimed U S representation at a Brussels conference. He used that claim to secure small loans from lenders, earning cash while in Congo under Belgian suspicion. His engagement was halted when news reached Consul General New in London that miscegenation is illegal in America.
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Belgium
Congress
Disratch
Loxpox
George W. Williams
America
Wilkes
Congo
Brussels
United States
New
London
Venezuela Quietly Seeks Diplomatic Return to Britain
Vevelucion reports that Venezuela has, through an unofficial private channel, conveyed to Britain its strong wish to resume diplomatic ties and resume formal intercourse with the United Kingdom.
Liberal wins Stoke seat as Caldwell defects to Liberal Unionists
London report notes a Liberal victory in Stoke with a larger majority than 1886 and highlights Caldwell Liberal Unionist’s defection from the Glasgow seat over Scottish education funding. Churchill faces Tory backlash while hints of further surprises loom.
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London
Stoke
Caldwell
Glasgow
Scotland
Lord Randolph Churchill
Times
Pigott
Churchill
Birmingham
Colchester
Lord Wi
Gladstone
Queen Victoria Aging Rapidly and Loss of Dignity
March 15 report notes Queen Victoria appears frail with rheumatic left hip and reduced uprightness. She relies on a stout stick for walking and seems visibly bent after news of Sir Howard Elphinstone's death. Sir Howard, trusted by the Queen and Duke of Connaught, died in a voyage accident near France while serving as governor and household controller.
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Lox Box
Sir Howard Elphinstone
Sir Howard
Duke of Connaught
Plans for a Tower in London Attract Many Competitors
A London tall tower contest draws nearly 200 designs from around the world including Brazil and Australia. Jurors review preliminary submissions as builders showcase varied structures often with three legs. a Gothic spire aims for 1550 feet while most entrants target at least 1200 feet.
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London
Carl
Lowxpox
Brazil
Australia
Palmer to resign as U.S. envoy to Spain to run for governor
From Madrid comes word that T. W. Palmer United States Minister to Spain plans to resign soon and return to Michigan to seek the governorship.
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Misleter Palmer
Spain
Rio Michigan
DistaTc
Lowxpox
Madrid
United States
T. W. Palmer
Michigan
The Lie Exchanged Between Grant and Sheriff Questions
In the New York State Senate Municipal Investigations hearings Mayor Grant defended his actions as sheriff and condemned criticisms of his hire fees. He disclosed personal control of cases over 20000 dollars and claimed about 5000 dollars yearly in fees with deputies and an auctioneer sharing substantial earnings. He denied bribery links involving Warden Keating and accused county attorney Ivins of falsehoods. The mayor urged ending imprisonment in civil cases.
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New Yor
State Senate Committee On Municipal Investigations
Grant
William Ivins
Ivins
Keating
Ludlow Street
Charles G. Francklyn
Wmder
Sir Bache Canard
Martin
Clear Case of Contract Laborers at Castle Garden
Immigrants landed on the Aller amid inspector absence as Windom rejects agency oversight. Four federal labor inspectors claim little power while Castle Garden officials report hundreds of laborers under contract, including 250 at Newburg plaster mills led by head Louis Bolak.
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Castle Garden
Windom
Dignatcti
New Yorke
Aller
Commissioners of Emigration
Stephenson
Ridgway
Newburg
Louis Bolak
Joseph Funk
D. Bolak
Jacob Spamberger
T. Fauner
Simon Bolak
Pro
Woehl
Jplaster Works
Commissioner Stephenson
Esphenson
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Stephenson
Win
Opi
Taylor
Farmer Lempel Eastburn Killed in Bridgeport Train Crash
March 15 report states 65 year old farmer Lempel Eastburn of Upper Marion died crossing the Reading Railroad at Bridgeport with his wife and son as a bound train struck. Bodies were mangled.
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Reraprse
Lempel Eastburn
Upper
Marion
Reading
Bridgeport
Nm Eastburn
Associates seize license duties in absent president judge’s absence
In Perry County two associate judges moved ahead of President Judge Barnett while he was away and granted all license applications. Remonstrances were filed against several applicants including Samuel Woods, but the associates overruled them. Rinesmith aided Woods in the actions and approved Woods' license along with three others.
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Perry County
New
Pennsylvania
Judge Barnett
Barnett
Bucher
Middleburg
Samuel Woods
Blair
Rinesmith
Woods
Levees Breaking In Arkansas At Sappington Hoop
Levee breaches and rising floodwaters reported across Arkansas towns with gauges at 482.10 feet and water 18 inches over tracks near the town. Crevasse at Sappington Hoop remains narrow, while Tallulah Louisiana reports Erleigh levee breach and shifting water as telegraph lines fail. New Orleans holds steady as Governor Nicholls returns a 100000 check from the Louisiana Lottery Company citing political considerations.
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Arkansas
New Orleans
Nicholls
Louisiana Lotter Pany
Rabid Cats Panic Ky Town as Infected Felines Spread
Report from Mt Moriah near Burgin Kentucky describes a rabies outbreak after a cat bitten by a mad dog spread the disease to many felines. Dozens of people, including schoolchildren Mary Heath Jane Ellison Katie Vanderpool and Tommy McHildebrand, have been bitten. homes and schools are disrupted as officials plan to kill infected animals and pursue eradication.
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Harropspunrg
Mt. Moriah
Burgin
Agnes Bonta
Mary Heath
Jane Ellison
Katie Vanderpool
Tommy Mc Hildebrand
It Was Dangerous to Smile at McCalla Inquiry
In New York on March 15 during the McCalla inquiry G R Graham a seaman on the Enterprise testified he was irons-bound for five days on a desertion accusation and released as a misapprehension. Louis Mayers recalled an incident off the African coast when coal in bunkers ignited and discipline escalated with a threatened death by sword.
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New York
McCalla
G. R. Graham
Enterprise
Louis Mayers
Witness
Drought Woes Hit Texas Livestock Hard
Reports from the lower Rio Grande area in Texas describe widespread water shortages with almost all water holes streams and tanks in Starr Hidalgo Zapata and Duval counties dry. Cattle are driven long distances to water though grazing remains. fears grow over a heavy loss if the drought persists. No meaningful rain since last September.
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St. Louis
Rio Grande
Texas
Starr
Hidalgo
Zapata
Duval
Suicidal Cut Ends Life of E B R McLallen at Farm Home
Special telegraph dispatch from Meadville reports E B R McLallen, a Mason, took his life today by cutting his throat at his farm home near Conneautville in this county.
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Meadville
E. BR. McLallen
Conneautville
Stayner At Large After Bail Bond Efforts
In New York on March 15 Stayner remains at large after bail bonds were perfected. Ives failed to fix his bond in a civil suit and will be jailed until Monday.
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New York
Stayner
Ives
Real Fight for 1892 Delegates Divides Pennsylvania Democrats
The article reports a power struggle among Philadelphia and state Democrats over delegates to the 1892 Democratic National Convention, centering on Pattison's governor bid. It notes leaders seek a compromise candidate, with ex Representative John E. Faunce possible for Lieutenant Governor and James R. Burns named as a prospective Secretary of Internal Affairs.
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Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
William L. Scott
Erie County
Scott
Mutchler
William F. Harrity
Pattison
Harrisburg
John E. Faunce
Faunce
House of Representatives
Ang
John H. Fow
Robert E. Pattizon
James R. Burns
Burns
Congress
W. C. Culbertson
Quay Will Return to Philadelphia This Month
United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay, after a Florida cruise on medical advice, plans to arrive in Philadelphia on or about March 23. Local Republicans anticipate his visit, hoping to limit public crowds but word has leaked, drawing readers who expect access to the senator.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
United States
Matthew Stanley Quay
South
Florida
Senator Quay
Dream Revived as Sheriff Sells South Pennsylvania Railroad
The Sheriff of Fulton county sold the South Pennsylvania Railroad for 2500, with the mortgage noted by attorney George F. Baer. The auction drew few bidders, but reports say a new stockholder group may revive the line and secure bonds to finish construction, potentially making it a permanent state institution.
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South Penn Railroad
Bali
MacCoysecissree
South Pennsylvania Railroad
Fulton County
S. E. Ancona
Reading
George F. Baer
Union Trust Company
New York
Williard F. Brownson
Weston Engine Company
Boston
Adtson
Southern Iron Works appoints Talbot amid labor law questions
A dispatch from Chattanooga reports the Southern Iron Works plans to open soon with M. A. Talbot, imported from England as manager. Doubts arise whether the London agreement breaches the contract labor law, as Captain Chamberlain arranged Talbot's move and may make him a stockholder to sidestep restrictions. Talbot is described as an expert on iron and steel with prior ties to Earl of Dudley's works.
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Chattanococa
Southern Iron Works
Chattanooga
M. A. Talbot
England
Talbot
London
Captain Chamberlain
Southern Iron Company
Earl of Dudley
Staffordshire
Supreme Court awaits Cronin murder case new trial action
March 15 Chicago report on Cronin murderers shows bill of exceptions moved to clerk for record certification. The case stalls until the May Supreme Court term in Springfield with no supersedeas sought. Jeremiah O'Donnell's new trial motion argued lack of evidence and flawed verdict, as State's Attorney prepares reply for next Saturday.
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Cronin
Chicago
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
Springfield
Forrest
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Burke
Jeremiah O'Donnell
Creninury
O'Donnell
Barber Hoagland
O’donnell
Guatemalan General Plans Revolution Against Barrillas
Il Universal reports General Barrandi of Guatemala preparing a revolution against President Barrillas. He allegedly has a force on Mexican soil near the Guatemala frontier. Mexico vows to maintain neutrality while the Guatemalan president remains at La Libertad.
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City of
Mexico
Galveston
Il Universal
Barrandi
Barrillas
Guatemala
la Libertad
The Dispatch Directory To-Day's Iexac Miscellany
A dense catalog of contents lists articles, columns, and features across sections. Names include Roger Casement and Robert B. Stanton with varied topics from trading notes to stage gossip and educational matters.
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The
Grand Army
Secret Societies
Robert B. Stanton
Canaan
Gorge Hodges
Allegheny Courta
Kaneas
Bill Nte
Washington
Miss Grundy
Mothers of
Great Sea
Bessie Bramule
Gay
Gotham
Clara Belle
Post Mortem Clears Alleged Poison Plot in Ontario Wife Death
Relatives in Hamilton Ontario accused Mrs Emily Bogges Rodgers husband Thomas Bogges of poisoning her after her sudden death in Allegheny. A post mortem found no poisoning evidence despite ongoing suspicions and frantic police action. A Sheriff inquiry sought arrests and a boat post mortem was planned amid family claims of foul play.
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Emily Rodgers
Allegheny
Hamilton
Ont
Charles Fletcher
Lizzie Francis
Bogles
Main Street
Bogges
Jerry Thomas
Chemical Engine No. 1
Pittsburg
Thomas
No Trace of Poison Sparks Post Mortem in Allegheny
Mrs. Emily Rodgers died suddenly in the Hotel Anderson in Allegheny. Coroner McDowell ordered a post mortem by Dr. Edward H. Small and Dr. E. G. Matson. The couple’s marital happiness and alleged motions of the husband are noted in the report.
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Hamilton
Emily Rodgers
Allegheny
Anderson
Anderson and
Robinson Streets
Edward H. Small
Lacock Streets
Small
McDowell Yesterdy
E. G. Matson
Pittsburg
Small and
Matson
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M. A. Dauphin, Esq
Louisiana State Lottery Company
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Louisiana Lottery Company
Francis Niciolls
Mentwcky
Canlemen
Brock
Mason
Tntorial Afks
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Anne
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Sipmaia H
Bumbalo
Telegraph
Frank G. Carpenter Pinzas
Bogota
Fanniz B. Ward
Sweet Beize
Elizabeth Stuart Poeis
Mrs. Partington
B. P. Shillaber
Leslie
Canada
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Ontario
Distatch
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Anderson Street
Thomas Bogges
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