Open Court Details Propose Street Improvements and Charter Fixes
The Pittsburg Street bills move in the Common Pleas to assess damages and benefits for open and extended streets and sewers. Three curative acts would reassess costs, set up mandated viewers, and outline collection by municipal lien and court processes. The measures also propose charter changes creating Departments of Awards and Libraries with four year terms and salary controls.
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Supreme Court
Bieck
Chester
Pullebure
Whitsey
Moreland
Court of Common Tiles
Vijeh Tne
Assumpsit
Court of Common Pleas
Department of Public Works
Board of Viewers
Connells
Departments of Public Safety, Public Works and Charities
Department of Awards
Department of Libraries
Carnegie Seeks Music Hall and Library in Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie denied plans to erect tenements in Pittsburg or elsewhere, saying he has no extra cash for such buildings. He urged decisive local action to start a Music Hall and Library project in Pittsburg and planned to visit after the first of the month to rally public support. He noted his only interest is this building and asks Pittsburg residents to cooperate.
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the Dispatch
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegie
O Malley in the Toils with Grand Jury Indictment in Bribery Case
New Orleans reports show the grand jury probing bribery, with O Malley indicted as an accessory before the fact for attempting to bribe jurors. MacChrystal implicates his master as detectives reveal office secrets and espionage targeted witnesses. The State wields leverage over witness importance as capias for O Malley awaits the panel's progress.
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New Orleans
O'Malley
MacChrystal
Collins
O’malley
Capias
Slave girl testifies against Peru consul in New York case
A 14 year old girl described as Maria Febersia told Harlem Police Court she was bought in Lima for 500 dollars and held as a slave in the home of Peru's Consul General Juan Quintana for three years. She said she was beaten by Mrs. Quintana and is now under Gerry's society care as the case continues.
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Penu
Dispatch
New York
Justice Driver
Harlem
Juan Quintana
Peru
Lima
Sherman Canal Bill Claimed Against Nicaraguan Treaties
The Opinion Nacional of Leon Panama argues that the Sherman Bill in the U S Senate contains conditions incompatible with Nicaragua’s rights under the 1887 Cardenas Menocal canal contract. It contends the measure accepts the Zeledon Menocal ponentee, rejected by Nicaragua, and notes protests and refusals to observe the contract.
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Panama
Opinion Nacional
Leon
Republic
Senate of the
United States
Sherman
Nicaragua
Congress of
Dockery Prefers Provisions in Comparative Appropriations List
St Louis March 24 The Republic reports from Congressman Dockery of this state a comparative list of the appropriations in Congress. He notes a bill that would have vetoed a billion in spending and presents figures showing how funds are allocated across departments.
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Representative Dockery
Congress
St. Louis
Republic
Dockery
Congressional appropriations and discrepancies noted by Dockery
The record compares total appropriations in the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses, showing $1,008,873,129.55 versus $817,969,859.80 in the preceding session. Dockery notes Cannon’s statement reported $20,464,000 less, attributing the gap to back pay and ace soldiers, sugar bounty, and direct tax bill carry.
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Committee On
Dockery
Cannon
Windom
Court weighs receiver for Universal Order of Co operation
In Philadelphia the United States Circuit Court heard arguments on appointing a receiver for the Universal Order of Co operation. Peter Boyd, representing 800 members, warned of a potential collapse as funds exceed 250000 and a pyramid style scheme promised $100 for every trio of new members. The judge ordered an answer to determine if a receiver is warranted.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Universal Order of Co-operation
Butter
United States Circuit Court
United States
Peter Boyd
Boyd
Heverin
Order
Court rules father not bound to support infant child
In St Louis on March 24 the Court of Appeals upheld a circuit ruling that Frieda Huke cannot claim maintenance from her father William Huke. Judge Thompson writes the opinion holding English common law does not authorize an infant child to sue a father for support.
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St. Louis
Court of Appeals
Frieda Huke
William Huke
Thompson
England
Bribery charges not sustained in California Assembly
Sacramento March 24 The Assembly adopted the minority report exonerating Bruner on charges of accepting bribes for SF police appointments. The 40 to 21 vote included 28 absent members and excluded Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans from the majority, which had found Bruner guilty in earlier publications.
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Sacramento
Assembly
San Francisco
Edwards
Bruner
Bledsoe
Coroner Rules Self Destruction In Two Hebrew College Students
Cincinnati March 24 The coroner today ruled that Sallinger and Frauenthal both died by their own hand in separate rooms at Hebrew Union College. The verdict rejects the theory that one killed the other and then killed themselves after a joint investigation.
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Cincinnati
Sallinger
Frauenthal
Hebrew Union College
Trial of J C Adams Ends in First Degree Murder Verdict
Wichita March 24 The trial of J C Adams charged with murdering Captain Couch the Oklahoma boomer concluded with a verdict of murder in the first degree. Sentence reserved. Couch was killed in Oklahoma City last fall during a land dispute Adams shot him with a Winchester rifle to settle the claim.
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Wichita
Kan
J. C. Adams
Captain Couch
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Adams
Couch
Grant Monument Plan Reaches New York Legislature
The Grant Monument Association Executive Committee passed resolutions seeking a $500 000 state appropriation from direct tax refunds for erecting a General Grant monument in Riverside Park. A committee will visit Albany to push the plan.
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New York
The
Grant Monument Association
United States
General Grant
Riverside Park
Albany
Judgment for 2250 dollars against Lillian Russell
New York court records show judgment for 2250 dollars entered today at the County Clerk's office in favor of James O. Daft against Lillian Russell. The case details indicate a monetary award and formal filing in county records. The names James O. Daft and Lillian Russell appear as the principal parties in the action.
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New York
Lillian Russell
James 0. Daft
Memoirs of Talleyrand Challenged by Aulard Skepticism
Paris reports Prof. Aulard questions the authenticity of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord memoirs. He argues most chapters mimic 18th century style but contain errors, suggesting collaborators like M. de Racourt and potential spurious pages. Publication timing and wills are cited as further doubts.
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Iby Dunlap
Paris
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord
Prince of
Benevento
M. Aulard
Aulard
France
Talleyrand
Carnot
Cayenne
M. Aulora
Rioters On Trial In Tipperary Conspiracy Case
The Cork court opens the rioting trial of Michael O Brien Dalton and others charged in connection with disturbances at the Dillon O Brien trial in Tipperary. Witnesses include John Morley Alfred Illingworth and Colonel Caddell amid political motives claims.
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Cork
Michael O'Brien
Dalton
Tipperary
Messrs
John Dillon
William O’brien
Caddell
Dillon
O’ Brien
Galway
Carson
Morley
A New Postal Scheme Unveiled by Raikes
Postmaster General Raikes explains his ban on private messenger boys in Loxpon and reveals plans for a nationwide night and day messenger call and telephone service. He says privatized district messengers would threaten the postal monopoly by diverting short-distance letter routes.
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Loxpon
Raikes
Wabash stockholders form committee to oversee bonds
Lowdon March 24. Stock and debenture holders met to hear President Ashley recount six years since the Trust Company took charge. A committee was appointed to supervise bond and stockholder interests and control voting power. The Detroit and Chicago line project was postponed until earnings justify the expense.
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Lowdon
Wabash Road
Ashley
Trust Company
Detroit and Chicaro
Plot to spark May Day demonstrations uncovered
Rome reports seized papers from Federation of Socialists and Anarchists showing Italy France Germany Spain and Austria planning a revolutionary flare for May Day. Indignation rises as Italians in London plan protests over New Orleans lynching.
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Dunlap
Cabse Company
Rome
Federation of
Socialists and
Anarchists
Romagna
Italy
France
Germany
Spain
Austria
Loxpon
Holborn
New Orleans
General Foster Arrives for Spain Trade Talks
Maprip March 24 General J W Foster U S special representative in negotiations for a commercial treaty with Spain arrives and meets the Spanish ministers. Infant King of Spain suffers a cold slight illness reported. Crusus March 24 Tories and Unionists of Sligo exit race.
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Maprip
J. W. Foster
United States
Spain
Dunlap
Crusus
Sligo
Division V Declines Participation Amid Cheers
A division votes not to take part in the coming election and their decision is met with loud cheers from McCarthy supporters. The scene captures partisan tension as the crowd reacts to the abstention.
Two Noted Chefs Verdier and Potel Die in Paris
The French catering world mourns M. Verdier founder of Maison Doree and M. Potel of Potel et Charbot. Potel helped popularize sending banquets to provinces and served kings, presidents, and 19th century dignitaries including Queen Victoria. Their 1889 banquet for 16,000 provincial mayors showcased vast feasts and logistics.
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Rey Pumnar
Cansig
M. Verdier
Maison Doree
M. Potel
Potel Et Charbot
Rue Montmartre
Teskias
Paris
Marke
Newfoundland Plea Seeks Delay on Colonial Bill
Merchants trading with Newfoundland appeal to William Henry Smith to slow Parliament action on a Lords bill that would activate the modus vivendi. Smith notes a 26 day gap before a second reading and opponents can prepare objections. Sir Julius Vogel proposes Imperial bounties for Newfoundland fishermen. Sir J P Hennessey delays further debate until after Easter as Liberals share the stance.
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Julius Vogel
Newfoundland
J. P. Hennessey
Smith
House of Commons
Measure Too Strict In Manure Adulteration Bill
An influential delegation met with Henry Chaplin to discuss a Parliament bill restricting adulteration of artificial manures and feeding stuffs. Chaplin signaled plans for a government measure, as seed crushers and importers of American linseed and cotton cake urged drafting changes. They argued the current bill’s strict provisions would effectively halt American imports. Chaplin pledged to consider the matter.
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Henry Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
Chaplin
Chanlin
Victoria's Danger Now Wisting
A sensation arises from news that smallpox has appeared at Grasse, the Mediterranean resort where the Queen is holidaying. Grasse, two millennia old, suffers defective sewerage, but the Queen’s hotel sits high above the town, raising hope she will face no danger.
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London
Grasse
Mediterranean
Her Majesty's Hotel
Old Town
A Juvenile Panic at Berlin Party Injures Twenty
At a merchant Scharf house in Berlin twenty children were injured after a hanging kerosene lamp fell during a party. An explosion followed and two girls broke their legs leaping from a window. No fatalities reported.
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Beetis
Scharf
Mammoth scheme to link depot and Union Bridge by double decker
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad buys the Union bridge at the Point and lower Allegheny to build a double deck iron bridge costing about 500000. Tracks on the second story will carry through trains to connect Pittsburg depot on Smithfield street with the Union bridge, forming a Pittsburg Chicago airline via the Union bridge. Carnegie interests loom large as rivals fear rates and mayoral frictions while a new freight depot at Allegheny and a junction railroad aim to boost coal and freight movement.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Union Bridge
Point
Lower
Allegheny
United States
Merrill
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
L” Road
Smithfield Street
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Mesars
Frick
Oliver
Cums
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Western
Pittsburg and Western
Baltimore and Olin
Basilroad
Bennett Station
Iaguivante
Panhandle
Ft. Wayne
Ohio
Cleveland, Akron and Ohio Railroad
Warwick
Akron
Cleveland, Akron
Columbus
Barberton
Chicago Junction
Akron and Western Railroad
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Supreme Conf
Rodgers
Flom
Hagersweek
Senator Flinn
Judiciate General Committee
W. C. Moreland
Mer. Moreland
California Assembly
Cincinnati Students
Golden Opportunity
Queen Victoria's
Parnell
Healy
Wabash
Detroit
ST Dunlap
Ss Cables Company
Foster
Madrid
M. Ji
Cable Company
Victoria
Berlin
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