Assault in Sligo as Parnell Faces Town Hall Clash
Reports from Lox pon March 28 describe a violent struggle in Sligo over Town Hall possession between Parnell supporters and McCarthyites. Parnell claims assault on him, while Davitt and Healy are escorted by guards as crowds clash with police and cavalry.
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Lox Pon
Poeruell
North Sligo
Sligo
Cork
Parnell
Davitt
Mersing
Parnel
Parnellites
McHugh
Syovitt
Travitt
Sexton
Sheehy
Vessry
Knox
Maurice Healy
Laritt
Thomas Sexton
No, Paris and Vienna Journey Allegations Deemed Inventions
A telegram from Tiflis, capital of Georgia, states that reports claiming he visited Paris and Vienna in disguise as a valet for Mme Melbs the opera singer and his infatuation are false inventions.
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Tiflis
Georgia
Trans-Caun
Paris
Vienna
Mme. Melbs
Prince Bismarck in Spotlight as Landtag Debates Fund Use
A government bill on the Guelph fund aims to expose Prince Bismarck's handling of large sums. Reports allege Krueger received 50,000 marks from the fund for political purposes, with calls for restitution of 330,000 marks and possible civil action. Festivities mark his 76th birthday, including a torchlight procession and a silver table service gift from German Industrials.
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Brr
Landtag
Guelph Fund
Prince Bismarck
Freisindge Party
Potsdamer
Herr Krueger
Herr Richter
von Boetticher
Freissinige Zeitung
Freisinnige Party
Reichstag
Geestemunde
Altona
Society of German Industrials
Leyden
Friedrichsruhe
Planning royal marriages in Europe amid dynastic talks
March 28 report discusses Prince of Wales daughters Victoria and Maud as marriage prospects. It notes possible German and Luxembourg matches, a potential Baring link, and Nassau wealth implications for Luxembourg and Holland crowns.
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Sfatue
Y Lowpox
Prince of Wales
Victoria
John Baring
Lord Revelstoke
Duke of Fife
Princesa Maud
Theoungest
Wilae of
Nessan
Grand Duke of
Luxembourg
William
Nassau
Prussia
Holland
Europe
Netherlands
Maud
England
James II
Great Religious Gathering to Open in Florence
The ninth international conference of the Evangelical Alliance will be held in Florence from April 4 to 12. Representation will span the United States and European nations with Italian Protestants staging a major demonstration. Humbert the Catholic king has wished the event success.
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Loxspox
The
Evangelical Alliance
Florence
United States
Alliance
Humbert
Hozier Settles Divorce Case With Ashmead Bartlett
In Loxpow on March 28 Colonel Hozier and Lady Blanche settled their divorce suit. Bartlett denied wrongdoing with fervor, while Lady Blanche asserted innocence. Political allies warned the case could aid Gladstonian aims, prompting the Colonel to yield and avert a major Tory crisis.
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Loxpow
Hozier
Lady Blanche
Ashmead Bartlett
Parnell
Lord Salisbury
Carnot Decorates Russian Ambassador With Legion Honor
Paris March 28 President Carnot decorates the Russian ambassador Baron De Mohrenteim with the Cross of the Legion of Honor in return for the Grand Cordon of the Order of St Andrew recently conferred on him by the Czar.
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Carnot
Paris
Russia
Baron de Mohrenteim
Death of Lawrence Barrett Draws Regret Across Circles
Reports from Paris and beyond note widespread regret over the death of Lawrence Barrett. The public and theater community reflect on his career and influence as details of his passing circulate, with discussions centering on his contributions and legacy.
Paris editors misreport American actor Lawrence Barrett death
The excerpt notes Paris editors misstate the death of American actor Lawrence Barrett. It cites errors in French coverage claiming Barrett was a woman and misreporting age and gender, with references to Mme Barrett and her supposed wartime husband.
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Paris
Barrett
New York
Lawrence Barret
Lawrence Barrett
Mme. Barrett
Monsieur Barrett
Secessior
Locust Plague Threatens Morocco and Algeria
Reports from Loxpox detail a massive locust invasion across Morocco and Algeria. The swarm has reached Casabiance and Morocco’s cities, with famine expected as crops and vegetation are destroyed. Officials fear thousands may perish if relief efforts lag.
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Loxpox
Morocco
Algeria
Loeuvia
Mogador
Casabiance
Figuig
Sahara
el Dj
Famous Red Opal Linked to Cleopatra Gift Tale
A Stanhope heirloom red opal tied to ancient lore. Pliny’s tale says Mark Antony sought the gem for Cleopatra, Nonius kept it at Herculaneum, and Lord Leicester acquired and later passed the ring to Lady Elizabeth Spencer Stanhope. The piece is one of the few red opals known.
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Lospex
Stanhope
Pliny
Nevis
Mark Antony
Nonius
Herculaneum
Earl of Leicester
Leicester
Elizabeth Spencer Stanhope
British Museum
Old English Easter Customs Curiously Observed
From Towpox March 28 Good Friday and Easter customs persist in the old country. In London 60 boys from Christ's Hospital School attended service at All Hallows Lombard Street and each received a bag of raisins a penny and a bun. At West Smithfield Priory Church 21 widows picked up a new sixpence from a tomb as in 500 years past.
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London
Christ's Hospital School
All Hallow's Church
Lombard Street
Old Priory
West Smithfield
Bristol Miners Back Eight Hours With Limited Strike
Bristol coal district miners vote 2700 to 1033 for an eight hour day and 816 for a strike to cut hours. International Miners Congress to meet in Paris next week. Movement for universal May Day holiday has largely collapsed.
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Bristol
DIFA
Loxpox
International Miners’ Congress
Paris
Congress
The Emperor and Waldersee Rumored Changes
Berlin reports indicate the Emperor will visit Stettin to inspect warships, then travel to Lübeck Kiel and Altona to meet Count von Waldersee. Rumors say Waldersee will lead the Sixteenth Army Corps at Mers and Count von Munster may replace the Berlin ambassador at Strasbourg. M Deecrais may succeed Herbette in Vienna.
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Berlin
Stettin
Lubeck
Kiel
Altona
Count von Waldersee
Sixteenth
Mers
Count von Munster
Paris
Prince von Hohenlohe- Schillinghurst
Strassburg
M. Deecrais
Vienna
Vatican pressure on Windthorst successor split in center
The Vatican backs Baron Herrmann as center party chief in the Landtag but acknowledges he lacks broad Center support. Centrist leaders face a split as they await a clear choice to replace Windthorst amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Vatican
Windthorst
Beri
Baron Herrmann
Landtag
A Heavy Drygoods Failure at London’s Canadian Namesake
Loxpox reports a major drygoods collapse at London’s Canadian namesake with extensive page six continuation. The note signals a large-scale commercial disruption affecting suppliers and shoppers, with follow up details promised on later pages.
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London
Loxpox
Franklin Fund To Build Normal School In Philadelphia
Philadelphia judge dismisses Franklin heirs petitions over the roughly $100000 trust fund. The will directs accumulation for 100 years then to aid young artificers and finally apply the capital to a normal school in Philadelphia, with the city acting as purchaser for value and trustee.
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Philadelphia
Penrose
Orphans’ Court
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Ecstaique
Boston
Spercent
Will dispute over 100 year disposition settled by Judge Penrose
The petition asked to set aside a portion of the will and distribute the money among the heirs after a long line of claims. Judge Penrose rejected the motion and affirmed the prior disposition.
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Iklin
Penrose
Chicago Mayoral Battle Rages As Harrison Challenges Palmer Debate
The Democratic State Central Committee endorsed Dewitt C. Cregier for mayor, prompting Carter Harrison to denounce the move and vow to stay in the race. Palmer plans a public talk for the regular ticket, with Harrison inviting a debate to decide who is the true regular nominee.
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Cuiiaco
Democratic State Central Committee
Sherman House
Dewitt C. Cregier
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Cregier
Harrison
Democratic Party
Hempstead
Committee of “Citizens
John M. Palmer
Springfield
Palmer
Stallion Attack Leaves Man Mortally Wounded in Somerville
Tom Burk Jr. enters a stallion’s stable without a club and is savagely assaulted by the four-year-old Hambletonian stallion. Burk Sr. rushes to help but is beaten. the old man lies dying from severe injuries. Tom Jr. fights back with a pitchfork. son expected to survive.
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Hamborg
Tom Burk, Jr
Somerville
Here
Tom
Cis
Tom Burk, Sr
Tom, Jr
Hypnotism Defense Feared in North Dakota Murder Trial
North Dakota reports indicate Joseph Remington’s murder trial may hinge on a hypnotism defense. Prosecutors doubt innocence can be proved, citing a possible parallel to the Paris Gabrielle Bompard case where mesmeric influence led to a harsh verdict. Local authorities note Remington’s susceptibility to hypnotic control.
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Fanreo
N. D
Joseph Remington
J. T. Flett
Arthur
United States
Gabrielle Bompard
Paris
Remington
Minneapolis
Flett
Indictment Reported Against Big Four Officer
Indianapolis March 26 A Grand Jury indicted an officer of the Big Four Railroad for violating the interstate commerce law. Witness gaps earlier raised doubts but testimony from Lafayette railroad men strengthened the case. A probable arrest was anticipated within 24 hours. The charge cites a grain rate cut from Lafayette to Cincinnati by 2 cents, from a regular tariff of 7 cents, with Samuel Finny allegedly receiving a 6 cent rate.
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Indianapolis
Grand
Big Four Railroad
Lafayette Railroad
Big Four
Lafayette
Cincinnati
Samuel Finny
Naval Academy Cadets Expected to Graduate in June
At Annapolis the class of 52 cadets will likely graduate about 47 in June. The top honors are contended by Frank B. Zahn of Pennsylvania Henry G. Smith of Ohio and Horatio G. Gilmore of Wisconsin, all former star members. Cadets Wit of Pennsylvania and Blamer of Iowa also show strong standings. term averages will be completed in June just before commencement.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Frank B. Zahn
Pennsylvania
Henry G. Smith
Ohio
Horatio G. Gilmore
Wisconsin
Wit
Blamer
Iowa
Canadian Pacific Wins New York Access via Central Tracks
Canadian Pacific Railroad has secured an entrance to New York City over the New York Central tracks. The achievement is described as a great piece of work shaping regional rail access.
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Canadian Pacific
New York
Trechal
Dispatomn
Canadian Pacific Railroad
New York Central
Massive Coke Strike Grips Scottdale Morewood Area
A huge labor confrontation unfolds as Frick Company employs 500 workers across plants including Morewood and Henry Clay while strikers, aided by deputies, rally in Scottdale and nearby towns. Talks of eight hour shifts, wage scales, and troop deployments loom as unions press for concessions.
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Puissant
Scottdale
Morewood
Stonerville
Donnelly
Company E
Greensburg
Clawson
Morris Ramsay
Southwest Company
Tar Dispatch
Trotter
Connellsville
Mutual
Frick
Henry Clay
Broadford
Jimtown
Stirling
Adelaide
Leisenria
Leith
Redstone
Mutua
White
McClure Company
Coalbrook
Lynch
H. ©. Frick Company
Rae Interview Highlights Striker Resolve and Coal Figures
President Ese of the United Mine Workers tours the city en route to a coke region mass meeting. He criticizes operator wage offers, cites about 20 000 in production-based pay since February 10, and notes relief funds have aided roughly 3 000 workers, with only 15 to 20 of 100 supported locally.
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Ese
United Mine Workers
Bench Scolds Comstock Over Pool Room Arrests
A bench scolding erupts in Tombs Police Court as Justice Hogan denounces Comstock for lying to cover mistakes after a warrant for three pool room suspects was issued. Comstock disputes the claim, threatens action, then leaves in confusion as ADA Welch denies the alleged order to detain all prisoners.
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New York Society For
Justice Hogan
Comstock
Commstock
Hogan
Requisitions Signed For Hughes and Hawley
Governor Pattison signed requisitions for James Hughes chairman of the Knights of Labor Executive Committee and Deputy Sheriff Hawiey. Hughes, under bail for appearance in Philadelphia on indictments for extortion and conspiracy, was to be brought before authorities. The action followed counsel agreement to let Hughes friends confer with Governor Hill. Hawiey headed to Philadelphia immediately.
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Harrispurg
Pattison
James Hughes
Knights of Labor Executive Committee
Hawiey
Philadelphia
Hughes
Phéré
Hill
The DisPatTom Slave Classified Reader Summary
The DisPatTom’s issue presents two pages of local telegraph and cable news in the flat color pages, with class news on the second part. Page contents include The War Cloud In Europe, A Brazilian Boom, The British Census, Microbes in Luxor, The Funeral Junket, Magic Field Plants, Home Short Interviews, Dont Need Husbands, The Want Column, To Let, Social World, Grand Army, Art and Artists, Secret Societies, Markets by Wire, Local Trade News, Amusement Notices, Sports Reviews, and various literary pieces and educational notes across multiple pages.
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Europe
Luxor
Funeral Junket
W. A. Croffut
Magic
Shimlzy Dare
Iterviews
Momery
Dgsste Braamsle Pagt i
Allegheny Court Mews
the Grand Army
Mila Gosso
Ccecc
Ccnseeneee Pringle
Stockton
Frank G. Carpenter
Page Fm
Hacpman.t Educational News, Paet Iil
Nine day extension granted on city tax discount plan in Pittsburg
Pittsburg officials pledge no legal action against the Treasurer over 5 percent discounts on the March tax instalment. Denniston states equity allows the cut for those paying by April 10, with Mayor Brown and Controller Morrow backing the arrangement. A Finance Committee meeting approved two key sinking fund ordinances for investing city balances and awarding contracts.
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Pittsburg
Denniston
A. M. Brown
Major Brown
Gourley
Morrow
Finance Committee
Department of Awards
Justice Williams
Mesurs
W A. Magee
John M. Anderson
John McM. King
A. F. Keating
A. Binder
John Dunn, Jr
Thomas Delaney
RK. G. Mac Govizle
William Angloch
T. W. Wallace
H. P. Ford
G. L. Holliday
Fling
C. L. Magee
Howard
Pitsburg
Monera
Echvof
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
United States
City of
Pittburg
Finance Committee of Council
Con Uroller
Tion
Clap
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the Emperor and Waldersee
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