New Man in Washington Sees Favor at White House
John J. New, newly in Washington, enjoys close talks with the President and is said to command key foreign missions including the Russian and Austrian posts as well as a London consulate. Reports place Chauncey Depew and Whitelaw Reid near English and French missions, with Illinois figures pressed for Internal Revenue and Pensions appointments.
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John C.new
Washington
Mr. New
Chauncy M. Depew
Whitelaw Reid
New
London
Chauncey Depew
Kansas
Egan
Chile
Ingalls
Plumb
Venezuela
Winfield Scott Bird
St Lagnayra
Bird
Alabama
State Department
Bayard
Illinois
Cullom
Farwell
Asa Matthews
Internal Revenue
James Martin
Pensions
Mr. Mason
West Virginia
Corporal Tanner
Brooklyn
Senator Farwell
Mr. Farwell
Martin
Charles E. Coon
the Treasury
Morton Hugh Young
Pennsylvania
Quay
Cameron
Richard ©. Parsons
Ohio
David E. Sickels
New York
American Security Gampaey
FOLLETT FUGITIVE ARREST RECORD IN MONTANA CASE
A man arrested in Helena on suspicion of being Lyman D Follett ex Judge of Probate Kent County Michigan. Follett fled with 40000 and forged checks. He traveled from New York to New Orleans to Honduras before disappearing. A Helena suspect matched Follett’s likeness but was released. Fugitive sailed toward Sydney after confessing to the pilot.
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St. Paul
Mrsx
Helena
Mont
Lyman D. Follett
Kent County
Michigan
New York
New Orleans
Honduras
I. M. Western Syndicate
Judge Follett
Grand Rapids
St Paul
W. T
Sydney
Opium Smuggling Case Tangles Tacoma Port
The Walla Walla from San Francisco, seized for omitting freight entries, carried four barrels thought to hold sauerkraut but found to contain opium valued near ten thousand dollars. Barrels secretly slipped through to Tacoma via Victoria. officials allege conspiracy and looming legal action as customs pursue hundreds of thousands of dollars in opium smuggling.
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Port Townsend
Wash. T
Walla Walla
San Francisco
Tacoma
Ellenburg
Victoria
Eaey Eanerestansee
Glecaian
Tacoms
Crude Petroleum as Fuel Trial on Brooklyn Elevates Railways
Brooklyn Elevated and Union Elevated lines test crude petroleum as locomotive fuel. Officials say results will be decided within ten days, with potential cost savings and cleanliness benefits if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Elevated
New York
Union
Brooklyn
Frederick Uhmann
Oe Petroleum
Russia
Gil He
Kidnapping Case Sparks Diplomatic Tension Abroad
A Hollander named E. C. Plugge, living in the city with a wife and nine children, was kidnapped by a New York Deputy Marshal while under indictment abroad for a forgery tied to a 500 guilders fraud. He was spirited to Holland’s extradition cycle, prompting a U S government inquiry and a push for State Department intervention as his family splinters and seeks aid.
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Spatch
E. C. Plugge
United States
New York
Plugge
Netherlands
Sloan Association
Ludlow Street
Holland
Telegrap
Plagge
Blaine
Burglar Battle in a Brighton Barn Ends with Shot Hit
New York reports James Barnes a Staten Island fireman living on Richmond Street Brighton confronted a burglar in his barn after spotting a light. The intruder fired twice with a 38 caliber pistol. Barnes blocked the first shot and was struck in the left leg by the second. The suspect D Decker aged 18 of West Brighton fled as police arrived. Decker had priorly been fined for a pipe burglary at Dr Clark’s house in East Brighton.
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New York
James Barnes
Staten Island Dye Works
West Brighton
Richmond Street
Brighton
Barnes
Leid
H D. Decker
Srean
Decker
Est Brighton
Dr. Clark
Public sentiment in Samoa prompts Tasmanian council action
In Sydney dated February 7, United States Commissioner Frank Mc Coppin reports Samoa unrest over Germany's conduct. The Hobart based Federal Council adopts an address to Queen Victoria urging continued treaties or new ones to safeguard South Pacific dominion amid English influence.
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San Francisco
Frank McCoppin
United States
Sydney
Australia
Germany
Samoa
Federal Council
Hobart
Tasmania
England
Hayes Dies in Wake of Freight Bureau Scandal
James D. Hayes, co worker with Alfred Post in the Western Freight Claim Bureau fraud, died suddenly in Curcaco. Reported heart disease linked to shame over the scandal and Post's flight. Hayes, described as handsome and formerly connected with Pennsylvania and Grand Trunk roads, collapsed alone after a period of illness. Friends say he was honest and that Post used him as a stool pigeon.
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Curcaco
James D. Hayes
Alfred Post
Western Freight Claim Bureau
Post
Hayes
Pennsylvania
Grand Trunk Roads
Caniny
Ann Odelia to Perform with Hermann at Grand Opera House
Ann Odelia Salomon the spook priestess will join Hermann the magician on April 15 at the Grand Opera House New York. The act features "pictures behind the footlights" and hand-phenomenon demonstrations as part of the show.
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Distator
New York
Hermann
Ann Odelia Salomon
Grand Opera House
Massachusetts Gale Meets Blizzard Marking Harsh Coast Weather
A March 17 report from Hicuianxp Licut Massachusetts describes a northeast gale reaching up to 50 miles per hour. Waves strike the coast and cliffs coastwide with no reported disasters, while the storm slows harbor approaches and endangers ships offshore.
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Licut
Mass
Homicide Suspect Talcott Eludes 8000 Mile Chase
A. J. Stone and Badenoch led a three week pursuit across Rat Portage, California, Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco chasing a man believed to be Tascott, murderer of Millionaire Snell. The fugitive proved to be a different young man from Southern California and Stone reports no sign of Tascott.
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Dispatch
Chicago
A. J. Stone
Badenoch
Tascott
Snell
Rat Portage
California
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Tavy
Mr. Stone
Talcott
Canadian Pacific
Winnipeg
Badenock
Minneapolis
Northwest Territory
San Franscisco
Terriers
Evergy
Manitoba
High tides wash out Jersey coast roads and rails
Severe tides along the New Jersey shore cause extensive damage from Seaside to Atlantic City. Cottages are undermined, boardwalks and telegraph poles go missing, and rail lines from Long Branch to Atlantic City are inundated or unusable. Trains halted between Ocean City and harbor inlet. many communities cut off.
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Jersey
N. J
Long Branch
Beach Haven
Absecom
Atlantic City
Eye Harbor Inlet
Ocean City
Avelon
Pau
Woes of a Widow and the Injury Case in Wisconsin
A telegraphic dispatch reports ex U S Senator John P Patterson's marriage to Mildred Franks near Waterville and a resulting $1000000 dam ages suit filed by Mary E Fleming of Philadelphia alleging broken engagement and financial damages. The article traces Patterson's Northern travels and rumored betrothal timing leading to a Chicago based businessman relative. Patterson and Mildred Franks reportedly reside in Mifflintown.
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Vauxesna
Wis
United States
John P. Patterson
Mildred Franks
Waterville
Patterson
James G. Blaine
John Patterson
Mary E. Fleming
Phila
Drs
Ing
Fleming
G. Franks
Chicago Board of
Mary Anderson in frail condition cancels engagements
Philadelphia report states actress Miss Mary Anderson is worse and has cancelled all engagements for the season. Her brother Jos Anderson defends the news as exaggerated while Dr Mitchell orders two months rest and strict room isolation except for her maid and nurse before possible Europe trip for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mary Anderson
Misa Jn
Orden
Jos. Anderson
Fatal quarrel at Fort Niagara among soldiers
At Fort Niagara in Lockport New York Privates Mobley Lynch and Bhattigan quarreled amid a spree. Lynch and Rhattigan fought while Mobley attempted to intervene. A fatal injury occurred and the report notes discipline concerns and desertions from the fort under Major Page.
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Sproul
Lockport
N. Y
Fort Niagara
Mobley
Lynch
Bhattigan
Rhattigan
Mokley
Jor Page
Saint Patrick’s Day meetings aid Parnell defense fund
In New York on March 17 two large gatherings at Steinway Hall and the Academy of Music supported the Parnell defense fund. Hon. Charles G Dans spoke at Steinway Hall urging Ireland’s cause and letters from Samuel J. Randall Governor Hill and T. W. Powderly were read. At the Academy of Music H. B. Cox delivered the oration as resolutions sent greetings to Parnell and colleagues.
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New York
Parnell Defense Fund
Steinway Hall
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Academy of Music
Sons of St. Patrick
Charles 4
Dans
Steinway Halls
Ireland
Mr. Smell
Samuel J. Randall
Governor Hill
T. W. Powderly
Cox
Parnell
Drought Keeps Omaha Saloons Closed Despite Rain
A Telegram from Oman reports a rainy Sunday in Omaha yet a citywide saloon shutdown. Mayor Broatch ordered the closure, and police records show far fewer drunkenness arrests than typical Sundays, as licensing debates loom with state authorities.
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Omaha
Eola
Oman
Broatch
Teehee Anit
Soresis marks twenty first anniversary with reception
New York March 17 Today was the twenty first anniversary of the organization of Soresis and Mrs J C Crosby the founder hosted an informal reception from 8 to 11 last night at her residence 148 East Fortysixth Street for delegates from women clubs nationwide attending a parliament of women. Mrs Crosby was assisted by Mrs H Louise Thomas and Mrs Ella Dietz Clymer the outgoing and incoming presidents of Soroais.
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Mfatch
New York
Soresis
J. C. Crosby
East Forty-sixth Street
Sornsis
Crosby
H. Louise Thomas
Ella Dietz Clymer
Soroais
Weavers Strike Continues With Shut Down Across Mills
Fading details report no change in the strike as all mills shut down for St Patrick's Day. Many plan to resume Tuesday morning, some delaying until weavers return. Officials expect Tuesday to be decisive in the labor action.
Wanamaker Conducts Philadelphias Busy Sunday School
Postmaster General Wanamaker attends his Philadelphia Sunday school to a crowded audience. He oversees songs and recitations, notes Bible ownership, praises Lew Wallace, and ends with a blessing and a sermon on Christ’s love for the young. A seaside home sale notice and weekly notices are read.
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Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Disratch
Curaopool Vanea
Lew Wallace
Proclamation Urges Settlers to Make Land Their Home
Fragmentary text notes a proclamation urging settlers to inhabit Perens land to possess it, a land ownership rule tied to residence. It references a postmaster general and a meeting about teaching, with lingering oblique phrases and interrupted sentences.
Spies and Executions Reported From Cape Haytien
News from Cape Haytien describes 12 Legitime prisoners shot in the public square after distrust among Hippolyte's officers spread. Spies are said to be active in Cape Haytien and a transport vessel is allegedly supplying Hippolyte's forces. The steamer Caroline Miller departed with these details while Galena loitered offshore.
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New York
Caroline Miller
Cape Haytien
Captain Miller
Legitime
Hippolyte
Miller
United States
Galena
Preacher Fulton barred from First African Baptist service
Rev. Justin D. Fulton of Brooklyn addressed a Richmond audience urging black empowerment. He warned whites who mistreat blacks, and expressed hopes for better black housing and families. Deacons decided the white First Baptist Church would not host him tomorrow.
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ErchMorn
Justin D. Fulton
Brooklyn
N. Y
First African Baptist Church
Georgia
Richmond
First Baptist Church
Failure of a Lumber Firm in St Louis
Methudy and Myer, known lumber merchants, filed a general assignment to Fred A. Wislizenus for creditors. Assets are listed at 248 500 dollars with liabilities unspecified. The firm, among the oldest in the city, includes Leopold Methudy who led the North American Saengerbund Association last year. partners are Leopold Methady, George C. Meyer and Harold Tittman.
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St. Louis
Leopold Methady
George C. Meyer
Harold Tittman
Policeman Receives Threat After Uncovering Policy Shop
Philadelphia report says Colored Policeman Robert Smith of the Nineteenth district unearthed a policy shop in the Twenty-ninth ward on Friday. He has received a warning letter signed Order 1972 with a crude drawing of a man in a coffin, implying danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Robert Smith
Twenty-ninth Ward
Secretary Tracey Addresses Brooklyn Dinner on Navy
New York March 13. The Hamilton Club in Brooklyn hosted a dinner for Secretary of the Navy Tracey with 250 attendees. Justice William Bartlett presided. ex Secretary Whitney sent regrets. Tracey asserted the navy is essential and should not become an asylum for idle mechanics.
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Brooklyn
New York
Hamilton Club
Navy
Tracey
William Bartlett
Whitney
Natives Supposed Rise on Kwang-Si Frontier
A dispatch from Tien Tsin reports natives have risen on the Kwang-Si frontier. It is said they destroyed ten blockhouses and killed 100 Frenchmen.
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Hamburg
Tien Tsin
Kwang-Si
Governor calls WV Legislature extraordinary session
Charleston March 17 Governor Wilson announced plans to convene an extraordinary session about June 1 to address the gubernatorial matter and other legislation. The dispatch notes a special telegram from New York that ex President Cleveland will begin a pleasure trip to Cuba at 10 o clock this morning with Don Dickinson William Vilas Bayard and Mr Fairchild among those traveling or preparing to join.
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Washington
John JC. New
United States
New
Sfmmp
Mr. New
White House
Vienna
West Virginia
Charleston
W. VA
Wilson
New York
Cleveland
Cuba
Don M. Dickinson
William F. Vilas
Bayard
Fairchild
German societies to take part in Washington Inauguration Centennial
Representatives of 63 German societies met in New York on March 17 and decided to participate in the Washington Inauguration Centennial. Hon. Carl W. Schurz presided and a 50 member committee was appointed to perfect arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. New York
Washington
Carl W. Schurz
Four boys held after disturbance by White Caps crowd
A Philadelphia patrol report states a 10 year old, John Wesley Humphrey, was frightened by older boys playing White Caps in a city park about a week ago. Four of the boys have been detained pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Wesley Humphrey
Chicago Awanes on Haymarket Aftermath and New Reform Pressures
A Chicago perspective examines lingering Haymarket effects, noting bitter police agitator clashes and a revival of Reds activity. The piece argues police brutality tainted trials, questions the bomb thrower’s identity, and calls for police reform amid rising street tension and militia presence.
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Chilcott
Colorado
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Longstreet
Joe Johnston
Sherman
Johnston
Longtreet
Register of the Treasury
General Rosecrans
Senator Quay
Paign
Donath
Fooled BY Follett
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Alferd Post
Ann Odelia
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St. Patrick
Parnell Fund
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Jesus
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Celat
Steve
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Hayti
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Haymarket
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