Tories on the Run in Commons attack on Attorney General
The House of Commons heatedly debated the Parnell Commission with Liberal MPs denouncing Attorney General Webster. Webster defended his actions while Parnell silenced opposition, denying any improper ties to Pigott and the Times case amid ongoing questions of government impartiality and cross-examination conduct.
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House of Commons
Webster
Times
Parnell
Loroox
Vernon Harcourt
Parnell Commission
Pigott
William Vernon Harcourt
The
Mr. Soames
Harcourt
Houston
Xavier O'Brien
Brien
Pinkerton
P. O'Connor
O'Brien
Ben
Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Cvitenen
Daly
Commission
Sir Charles BR I
Land Ministerial
Mr. Fowler
O'Connor
Fowler
O’connorez
James Pilowed
Eaeren
Charles Russell
Gladsta
Russell
Locke
Angee
Kentucky Justice Hangs Two Murderers in Picnic Killing
In Scottsville on March 22 Monroe Wilkinson was hanged for the murder of Berry Manien, both Negro men. The execution followed Wilkinson’s admission after a colored Sunday echoe call to summon an officer.
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Louisville
Scottsville
Monroe Wilkinson
Berry Manien
Wilkinson
Bismarck Rebukes Samoa Policy and Knappe Actions
A White Book on Samoan affairs notes Prince Bismarck’s rebuke of Dr. Knappe for rash conduct in Samoa. He cites no authority to declare war or martial law and warns that annexation without England and America’s consent would violate treaty arrangements.
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Tamaceses
Samoa
Knappe
Prince Bismarck
England
America
Peror
Callien
Matasfa
Grey
New Zealand
Gallien
Herr Stoubel
Dr. Knappe
Stranded Vessel Beached Off New Jersey In Heavy Surf
A German ship named JI.W. Wi from Bremen bound for New York with petroleum barrels and iron was wrecked off Port Pleasant New Jersey as surf proved deadly. Rescue teams worked from dawn to morning landing 26 crew members and confirming likely total loss of the vessel.
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Port Pleasant
N. J
Jersey
Lne
Ji.w. Wi
Bremen
New York
Shortage Found in Craven Accounts for Railroad Company
Philadelphia dispatch reports a $6500 shortfall in the accounts of Robert Craven, Secretary and Treasurer of the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad. Auditors discovered the deficit during annual audits and Craven plans to raise the amount to reimburse the surety, while officials consider further action. Robert W. Smith appointed Treasurer for roads formerly under Craven’s charge.
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Philadelphia
Robert Craven
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
Philadelpha
Wilmington
Baltimore
Craven
Oiece
Robert W. Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Craven
AN ANTHRACITE SHUTDOWN
The Pennsylva nia Coal Company informed miners as they left work that a shutdown had been decided upon to take effect immediately affecting about 2000 men. Company says temporary. old miners recall unprecedented dull period. For six months workers earned as little as 6 to 15 dollars monthly, after rent consuming much of earnings.
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ScrantTax
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Young Woman Sent From City Infirmary to Pittsburg
A telegram from Columbus reports Lillie Steveson, a young woman stranded in town, was sent by City Infirmary Directors to Pittsburg, her claimed home. She had come to visit friends and spent days trying to locate them, with behavior supporting her story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
City Infirmary
Lillie Steveson
Pittsburg
Honeer
Opium Palace Dispatch Describes Lewd Den In Stable
Fragmentary report outlines a local nuisance described as a den of vice at a station area. Readers are urged to note the police response and ongoing investigation. Names and precise locations are unclear in the text.
Keystone Palace Horse Car Co Office in Hamilton Building
Fragmentary notice mentions Keystone Horse Car Co with offices in Chicago and St Louis. references to free lectures this evening under Mr P direction. Evokes a citywide transportation or business notice with partial names and venues.
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Keystone Palace Horse Car Co
Hamilton Building
Fifth Avenue
Keystone Horse Car
Chicago
St. Louis
Save
Sa Tuapar
Mr. P. Ae
Jones & Laughlins
Lim
Barkwells
Wildcat Battle in Mountain Fissure Ends in Four Wounded Boys
Four West Virginia boys hunting near Melain Mountain fight a den of wildcats in a rocky crevice. They kill four cats after a fierce exchange, but three boys suffer serious injuries from bites and claws. The group is aided by neighbors and the Loftus family skims the cats for preservation.
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West Virginia
Diepatct
Guzansee
W. Va
James
Thomas Loftus
Henry
Frank Nutchie
Melain Mountain
Wyoming County
Bye
Terra Firma
Loftus
Murderer Captured After 29 Years in Union County Case
Special telegram from Washington reports the 29 year old murder case of David E. Jeter killed by James W. Busby in 1850. Busby fled to Colorado and was arrested after his own indiscretion. Governor Richardson ordered Sheriff Long to bring Busby to Union to stand trial.
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Columsta
D. C
Richardson
David E. Jeter
Union County
James W. Busby
Carolina
Jackson
Pie Aandeany
Sheriff Long
Union
Jeter
Equally to Blame If Americans Helped Matania
A Samos Times editorial notes that German and American actions in Samoa tied to Matanai and Tamasese, arguing both sides shared blame for past grievances. It urges foreign residents to push for future prosperity and to respond to inquiries from Kentia and Britain.
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San Francisco
Australia
Honolulu
Samos Times
Samoa
Matanfa
Tamasese
Rockefeller Daughter Wedding to Rochester Minister’s Son
Elizabeth Rockefeller eldest daughter of John D. Rockefeller married Charles A. Strong son of Rev. Dr. Strong of Rochester N Y. The ceremony was at 4 West Fifty fourth street with Rev Arman tage of the Fifth Avenue Church officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home and a group of Viasear College alumni attended. The couple plans to depart for a honeymoon at Martsex’s arcade champagne tomorrow.
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New York
Elizabeth Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Charles A. Strong
Strong
Rochester
N. Y
West Fifty-fourth Street
Armatage
Fifth Avenue Church
Ex-President Cleveland Arrives in Key West for Visit
President Cleveland and party reach Key West by steamship Olive at five P M. They are greeted by a Board of Trade delegation, city fire department, Island City Guards, and the Silver Cornet Band. After touring the island they depart for Havana at ten P M.
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Key West
Cleveland
Board of Trade
Island City Guards
Russell House
Panic at a Fire in St Louis Bagging Factory
At 3 pm a double alarm rang for a fire at the Standard Bagging Factory on Stoddard avenue near Twelfth street. About 200 workers mostly girls fled a smoke filled center structure but Ads Leb recht died from burns and Charles Gufran was severely injured after leaping from a third floor window. A man run over by a fire engine was also badly hurt.
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St. Louis
Marth
Stoddard Avenue
Twelfth Street
Ads Lebrecht
Charles Gufran
Old Custom House Inspector Ends Life by Jumping
A gray haired man, Edward A. Birnie, 50, former customs inspector, leaped from a fourth story window at 46 West Twenty fifth Street New York, struck telegraph wires then the curbstone dying instantly. He had suffered nervous prostration for six years after 22 years service including role as psymaster on the Vermont.
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Custom House
Distates
New York
Edward A. Birnie
Mr. Birnie
President Johnson
Vermont
Murdered Wife in Kansas Tragedy Shocks County
Brief details from Archison Kansas outline a grim murder near Clockton in Rooks county. Taylor Cook a farmer, deserted home after dark leaving his wife dead between feather beds with a club stained with blood nearby while neighbors search for him. The couple’s children aged at school found the scene. Authorities seek Cook.
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Archison
Kan
Clockton
Rooks County
Kansas
Taylor Cook
Lockin
Cook
Seeenek Ter
Apamtaad
Ans
Murder Will Out in Cincinnati Court Case
In Cincinnati on March 22 George Duffy and George Draers accused each other of drowning a man in the canal last Monday night. They confessed to meeting a stranger, making him drunk, and pushing him into the canal, each denying being the killer. A missing Newport man named Barnes resembles the man seen with them.
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Odiscinnati
George Duffy
George Draers
Barnes
Newport
Five Hundred nominates Stone for Cincinnati mayor
The Committee of Five Hundred met to push enforcement of Sunday drinking saloon laws. They nominated Captain Daniel Stone for mayor, backed Democratic candidates for Police Court Judge and prosecutor, and gave no recommendation for Superior Court Judge.
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Cricrnati
Committee of Five Hundred
Daniel Stone
Stone
Indiana Axericide Sparks Lynch Mob Threat
In Indianapolis on March 22 John Fossell of Hillsboro shot his wife in the yard. He fired into her as she begged for mercy, many shots striking. A lynching belt surrounds the county and Fossell faces swift violent action unless the sheriff intervenes.
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Indiana
Ispianapolis
John Fossell
Hillsboro
Entertainment by Prof Tully at Old City Hall
The program runs two matinees to accommodate schoolchildren with admission 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children and 10 cents with badge. In estates, stockings and English neckwear are showcased at local stores with new Tosca collars chatelaine bags and a broad men’s department lineup. Markets feature stockings and fashion goods from Rosenbaum Co. and Horne Co. stores on Penn Avenue and Fifth Avenue.
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Tully
Old City Hall
Jos
Honxs & Co
Penn Avenue
Horne & Co
Peon Avenue
Trials and career of Judge Matthews and General Hayes era
The article recalls Major B. Hayes and General Rosecrans in the regiment, highlights Colonel Matthews as a judge in Cincinnati from 1863 to 1864, then notes his return to private practice. It covers his 1877 to 1879 Senate successor and the ill fated Supreme Court nomination, ending with Matthews' noted intellect and legal stature.
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B. Hayes
Rosecrans
Matthews
Ostaber
Kentucky
Army of the Cumberland
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
Mr. Greeley
General Grant
Republican Party
Cona
Eral Hayes
Electoral Commission
Sherman
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Aeig Garfield
Justice Matthews
Senators Eulogize Justice Matthews in Senate Condolences
Senators from both parties mourn Justice Matthews noting his legal mind and impartiality. They recall his perfect fit for the Supreme Court and his equal standing with peers as a trained lawyer and judge, expressing regret at his passing and respect for his service. More condolences arrive as the nation honors his memory.
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Matthews
Suapreme Court
United States
Marshall
Withi
Payne
Supreme Court
Sims
Neriry
Gresham May Be Justice in Vacancy
The death of Justice Matthews sparks Capitol debate on the special session length. Senator Sherman signals that the President may let Senators depart next week, with hopes of adjournment by Thursday or Friday, though a later postponement is possible.
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Hinetos
Justice Matthews
Senate
Capitol
Sherman
Washington
Fila Yeouney
Supreme Beneh
Presidential vacancy plan discussed for Supreme Court shifts
The article outlines two possible paths for filling a vacancy. One would nominate Judge Jesham to the Supreme Court, with Judge Woods succeeding him on the circuit covering Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. The other scheme would move Miller to the Supreme Bench Noble to head the DOJ and Clarkson to the Interior Department.
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Jesham
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
W. A. Woods
District of Indians
Miller
Supreme Bench
Callery Noble
Department of Justice
Clarkson
Interior Department
Sentiments of the Bench on Justice Matthews Death
Justice Field described Justice Matthews as a deeply attached colleague and a Christian gentleman. He praised Matthews as industrious and wise, noting his wide research, thorough culture, and warm nature as representatives of the court mourn the loss.
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Washington
Justice Field
Justice Matthews
Associated Press
Sn. Court
Camel Race Follies Involving Wright And Snyder
American players George Wright and Irving Snyder joined a camel race abroad. They learned of the event only after it began, riding anxious camels under drivers whipped toward a bridge half a mile away. Snyder led initially, losing a hat a shoe and a sock as Wright clung for balance amid the sprint to the finish.
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Dispatch Bostox
George Wright
Irving Snyder
Ed Williamson
Williamson
Tom Brown
Wright
Snyder
Brown
George Do
Judge Turns Sheriff and Captures Five Kentucky Desperadoes
Special telegram from Barboursville Kentucky reports Judge Daniel N Cull and Sheriff with 50 men dispersed a band of about 55 drunken outlaws in Knox County. Five prisoners were taken after midnight surprise raid, while the rest fled into remote mountains. The pursuit continues as residents seek protection.
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Kentucky
Barboursville
Cumberland Mountain
Knox
Daniel N. Cull
Modjeska Engagement Peace Restores Booth Barrett Tour
Philadelphia March 22 The dispute between Booth and Barrett and Mademoiselle Helen Modjeska has been amicably resolved. The joint starring tour under Barrett's management will proceed with all parties signing the contract. The terms require equal billing for Booth and Modjeska on all posters and programs.
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Philadelphia
Messrs. Booth
Barrett
Mademoiselle
Helen Modjeska
Booth
Eo Eal Das
WHY JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME A meeting to settle baseball factions
New York reports the steamship Saale arrives at Sandy Hook with John M. Ward aboard. Ward traveled from Europe to call a Brotherhood meeting and decide his Washington plans before the season opens. Also, ex Mayor S A Steele files for divorce from Amanda Steele whom he wed in 1863 amid alleges abandonment.
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New York
Saale
Lloyd van
John M. Ward
Sandy Hood
Ward
Europe
Spalding
Baseball Players’ Brotherhood
Washington
Yourcstowy
A. Steele
Pittsburg
Amanda Steele
Saraputna Pagersemi
PEE EES HTING FO PUNG JERICNES
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item noting an incident or event involving individuals named in the damaged text. The readable parts suggest a local report or notice with minimal details and unclear context about persons and actions.
Mystic Shrine Honors Comedy King at Midnight Banquet
Mr and Mrs W J Florence were honored by the Mystic Shrine in a late banquet at the Hotel Duquesne attended by about 100 Shrine members and guests. The event featured lavish floral displays, a shrine replica centerpiece, formal processions, witty speeches, and Florence’s praise of the order amid festive ceremony and guarded banqueting halls.
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W. J. Florence
Mystic Shrine
Florence
Hotel Duquesne
Opera House
Pittsburg
Hotel Duquerne
Robert C. Patterson
H. P. Ford
James
A. E. Hunt
Thomas Phelps
Walter Lyon
G. W. English
William Colli Janes N. Bebout
J. C. Blazier
A.M. Voight
Hudson
Iefly
Patience
Lish
J. Hudson
B. Orlady
Brewers Preparing for War Over Prohibition Fight
Special telegram from Reading on March 22 reports Philip Bissinger, president of the Reading Brewing Company, and J Barbey consulting with several liquor men to plan a campaign against the prohibition amendment. The talks focused on securing ammunition for a forthcoming battle.
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Hansgtsavec
Philip Bisssinger
Reading Brewing Company
J. Barbey
Reading
Real American Opera to Rise in Chicago Season
John Levine of the Albani Concert Company says next season will revive Italian opera in the United States amid favorable conditions. The report notes performers and engagement details, including mentions of American actors and management. A separate item from Nevada reports Josiah and Elisabeth Potts convicted of first degree murder for the killing of Mas oes on January 1.
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Chicago
John Levine
Albani Concert Company
Ameican Per
Perier
Joe
Vinomta City
Nzv
Josiah
Elisabeth Potts
Io Peeigor
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Boys and Wildcats
Matania
Rockefeller
Cuba
Olive Logan
Patch
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Meyer
Hayes
Eld
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Robody
Gresham
Sentiments OF the Bench
Lawrence Barrett
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