Mob Violence Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Over New Orleans Killings
March 15 reports from Rome and Washington detail Italian protests and a U S response after a mob lynching in New Orleans. Baron De Fava and Secretary Blaine seek orderly justice, while Italian subjects demand protection and punishment for the offenders. The mob's actions divide public opinion and prompt official telegrams and statements from the State Department.
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Elaine
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jJovistans
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James G. Blaine
Tulian Legation
Baron Fava
Baron Fava Kept Hiding Amid International Tension
In Washington the murder of Italian subjects sparks a diplomatic flare up. Baron Fava, dean of the diplomatic corps, remains elusive amid rumors and club gossip. State Department officials anticipate an Italian protest and possible redress, while Congressmen caution against equating the case with prior China damages.
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Connecticut Avenue
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State Department
Washington
Mafia Lynching Aftermath and Trial Fallout Report
The narrative outlines mob violence and a lynching aftermath with Italian residents reacting, flags lowered, and funds raised for defendants. Officials express intent to pursue legal action, while militia deployment weighs in amid grand jury reviews. Seligman is freed. other jurors face scrutiny and political pressure.
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Italy
Hennessey
Walter H. Rogers
Italians Demand U S Reparation Over New Orleans Lynching
A large Italian mass meeting in Chicago denounced the New Orleans mob killing of Italians calling for prompt explicit reparations from the U S Government. Speakers including Dr Volini and Stefano Masseta urged justice, punishment for leaders, and coordinated action with other Italian groups.
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New Orleans
Volini
United States
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Kosciusko
Duranti
Blaine
Lynching of Italians in New Orleans prompts Rome action
Copies of two cablegrams relay Italian protests over the lynching of Italians in New Orleans. Italian Foreign Affairs Minister in Rome and Italian press in New York urge intervention after an American jury acquits several Italians. The messages request firm federal government action.
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Hume
Responsibility to Italy for Italian murders
The Cristoforo Colombo editorial says the State of Louisiana must answer for the murder of Italians to Italian authorities and that the federation of the United States is responsible for the same murders. Continued on Sixth Page.
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Cristoforo Colombo
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Plot Thickens in Body Found on Staten Island Beach
Special telegram from New York reports Dr. Walser puzzled by Carl E. Butt inger's stomach. A partly digested herring salad places murder two hours before death. Insurance totaling about $10,000 and a mysterious passport date spark theories of an elaborate plot linked to William Wright and Ruttinger's movements.
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New York
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Elliott's Wharf
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Death in a Bath Tub
New York on March 15 a Hebrew salesman Levi Davis who had recently lost his job killed himself with ether in the bath room. He left a wife and five children and held life insurance policies totaling about 28000. Davis previously prospered as a clothing merchant in Cohoes.
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Edward Squibo
Brooklyn
Cohoes
A Blasphemer's Fate Stricken Dumb in Missouri
Special telegram reports Louis Le May, a recalcitrant Catholic in St. Louis, was struck dumb after cursing the Catholic Church during a sermon by Rev. Father Lacusse from Montreal. He has since partially recovered but can only articulate a little.
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Visit by White Caps Shocks Kansas City Farmer
David Handy, a Piper area farmer near Kansas City, told Wyandotte County Attorney McGrew that four men in masks forced entry night clothes bound him and his eldest son to a fence, wrecked the house, tore off the roof, smashed windows, broke doors and furniture, then fled as the pair remained tied.
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Farm dispute sparks alleged assault and kidnap case
Handy testifies that in bitter cold night a kidnaping occurred to force a lease dispute. He says four prominent farmers S. S. Barker, T. Cashman, E. Overton and T. J. Swallow were arrested after he identified them. The men are from Piper and Emmett districts.
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Watterson Refuses to Discuss Hill Letter Details
Henry Watterson spoke last night and dodged two questions about the Waterson Hill letter. He claimed the letter was written for Democratic party interests and declined to reveal whether he mailed it to Governor Hill or submitted it to ex-President Cleveland. He also said he would not discuss the matter further and washed his hands of the affair.
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Massachusetts Humane Society
Death Valley Exploration Party Braving Unprecedented Cold
Beever California March 15 The Death Valley Government exploring party reports weeks of cold storms and mountain snow turning the valley to a lake. February 6 they crossed the dry Armagosa bed. Bailey crossed a 12 foot wide running stream next day. Funston Coville reached Panamint Range summit amid a snow storm and near exposure. The group, first to cross the range, split to Colorado Desert and Owens Valley while Ashmeadows camped. All well. winter unusually cold in Death Valley.
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Maine Outlaws Seen Target of Moose River Pursuit
A Bangor dispatch reports an expedition has started to pursue poachers smugglers and outlaws in the Moose River region. Volunteers aim to halt deer killings and trace the liquor smuggling into Maine via a steady riverine flow, amid notorious figures like Bartley and Lengthy Sam.
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Trouble for the Faire at the World’s Fair labor work
The Central Labor Union in New York reports three messages from Chicago’s Building Trades Council. They say the World’s Fair Commission approved their demand that only union workers be used on Exposition building projects. The union urges the state legislature to withhold aid unless managers hire union labor.
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Doling
New York
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council of Chicago
World's Fair Commission
Acquitted of Murder in Croxston Case
The case State versus Russell in Croxston Minnesota closed yesterday with the jury acquitting after an impartial charge from the judge. The defendant pleaded insanity. Mrs. Russell admitted intimate relations with Dr Bahnosen for four months. Russell shot Bahnsen in Fisher Polk County.
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Bahnsen
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Murder Follows Quarrel Between Friends in Pontito County
News from Pontito County reports Wesley Harrison murdered by ex Sheriff Charles Strickland while riding together. Strickland, armed, repelled an initial posse and fled. authorities pursue additional leads as a manhunt expands.
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Tax Reform Debate Looms in State Legislature This Week
Harrisburg dispatch reports the revenue bill faces lengthy debate as a continuing order. Supporters claim fair taxation of corporations. opponents call it unjust and unconstitutional. Party lines blur as leaders weigh convention plans and the 1892 election effects on delegates.
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Sarah's Character Rebuked by Bacon at Connecticut Event
The article notes Bacon upholding the Blue Sabbath Law of Connecticut while addressing Sarah's character with a mild rebuke. Mme Bernhardt is anticipated to draw a large audience locally. auction expects high seating prices with boxes likely selling for over $100 each and other seating at about $25.
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Mysterious death in Atlantic City cottage linked to foul play
A decomposed body of a middle aged woman, Laura Parnell, was found in a South Connecticut Avenue cottage with a crying year old child beside her. Marks on the throat suggest violence. police investigate while a Londonburg, Pa, letter to Miss Parnell is noted. The child is named Auburn Eden.
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Knott and sergeant clash in Charleston Senate scuffle
In Charleston the Legislature adjourned after 1 am. A scuffle between Senator Knott and Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy ended with Tracy striking Knott and resigning. Adjutant General Oxley named a replacement. Knott was fined ten dollars by the Senate but the fine was later remitted.
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Bellamyite colonists faces park seizure near Kaweat
The Kaweat Co operation Colony in Southern California, home to about 200 Bellamyite colonists, risks eviction as government agents claim the land lies within Sequoid National Park. Managers appeal for help and defense land funding after investing around 100000 dollars in improvements. The case, backed by Federal Land Commissioner and under review by Interior Secretary Noble, centers on Bellamyism before Bellamy.
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Two Judgments Against Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
In Cumberland on March 15 two judgments totaling 33000 dollars were entered for the estate of S D Brady against the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company. Brady supplied materials for the canal from dam No 6 to Cumberland and was unpaid. Sheriff notified to levy on county real estate as these liens precede 1844 bonds, risking sale of company property if unpaid.
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A Bullet in His Breast Kills 13-Year-Old in Pa
Erectal telegram from Stewarts Station Pennsylvania dated March 15 reports Ralph Dawson aged 13, son of J A Dawson, accidentally shot himself with an old revolver while at home after school. He was alone when the pistol discharged, striking his breast as he cocked it, and died shortly after.
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Bernhardt to Perform Fedora at Norwich Broadway Theater
Special telegraph report notes Sarah Bernhardt will visit Norwich to perform Fedora at the Broadway Theater on March 31. Local clergy criticize her, as Norwich Congregational leaders and theater manager Noxon face mixed public reaction amid moral debates.
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Thurston declines reelection as Republican League president
Judge John M. Thurston of Omaha says he will not seek another term as president of the Republican League. He cites the 1803 campaign as demanding too much time and notes he cannot accept any judgeship offer, as he must focus on making money.
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Wreck of Navy Vessels Off Gay Head Coast
Three U S Navy steamers the Galena Nina and Triana were wrecked on the New England coast near Gay Head Massachusetts during dense fog and heavy seas. Indians aided rescued sailors from the Galena and Nina while a crewman aboard the Triana likely died attempting rescue.
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York Banker Confesses to $149,000 Judgments
York report says banker Michael Schall, head of Schall and Damer, has confessed judgments totaling 149000. The admission marks a drastic collapse in the firm’s finances and signals potential legal actions ahead.
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Schall & Damner
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