Public probe urged over ex inspector James Black in Birmingham case
London inquiry pressure grows as John Redmond presses Home Secretary Matthews to probe the career of ex inspector James Black amid treason and felony cases against Daly and Egan. Alderman Manton calls for a formal inquiry into Black and a broader review of police conduct and public testimonials linked to the case.
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John Redmond
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House of Commons
London
Manchester Evening Mail
James Egan
John Daly
Birmingham
Farndale
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Daly
Hone
Redmond
Chatham
James Black
Michael Davitt
Gallagher
Black
England
William Harcourt
Dispatch
Manton
Tech Committee
Municip
William O’brien
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Kean
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Birmingham detective Black faces backlash over misconduct and alleged blackmail
A Birmingham committee proposed to honor Detective Superintendent Black with a testimonial upon retirement. Black declined, citing a liberal pension. The saga includes alleged blackmail involving Mrs Hall and Elliott, long-standing rumors of vice, and claims of corrupted cases linked to the Calyan matter, reshaping public view of Black’s career.
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Biham
McKinley Declines Presidential Bid in 1892 Race
Corvus, March 28. Governor McKinley declares he will not seek the Republican nomination for president at Minneapolis. He praises Harrison’s administration and says Sherman, McKinley, and Foster give strength to defeat any outsider. Foraker's schemes to humiliate McKinley loom as Rhode Island battles loom for April 7.
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Rhode Island
Aldrich
Senate
McKinley’s Ohio stance echoed in Rhode Island speeches
The dispatch notes Rhode Island Republicans pressing Ohio's Governor McKinley to counteract the opposition of the former President. McKinley plans to argue protection and tariff policy in New England, citing Ohio results after a year and a half of enforcement.
Race clash in Gretna leaves one dead and five whites wounded
In Gretna near New Orleans, racial violence broke out again with Tillman the negro leader shot, five whites Nobles, Spaner, Haruff, Bartholomew and Gidlow wounded, and Regulators battering Tillman’s Cypress mill residence before his escape. Regulators later searched Harvey's Canal. no arrests reported.
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Gretna
New Orleans
Harvey's Canal
Leriman
Spaner
Haruff
Bartholomew
Gidlow
Tillman
Tiliman
Tragedy Rocking Brooklyn Saloon Keeper Family
Peter H. Van Hassell of Williamsburg endures catastrophic loss as his wife Emil and their two young children die within hours. A newborn babe survives only 20 minutes after birth, while the father grapples with shock and potential danger to himself amid the sorrow.
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N. Y
Peter H. van Hassell
Williamsburg
Emil
Raw
van Hassell
Quay and Cameron at Work in Senate
Senators Quay and Cameron returned to their seats after weeks away. Quay, recently ill in Florida, expects to recover with bracing weather. Cameron, recovering from major surgery, remains cheerful. Quay introduced Stone's bill to restrict immigration and a claim for Bunton steamer heirs, plus a pension request for two daughters of Colonel Edward O'Brien.
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Cameron
Florida
Senate
W. A. Stone
House
Court of Claims
S. N. Bunton
Ohio River
Edward O'Brien
134Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Prohibition Split In Louisiana Republicans Debate License Law
Des Mores La March 28 Republicans in the Louisiana House heard anti prohibition Republicans on the Cutch license law. Resolutions were presented by Messters Wright and Fairbank. Fairbank urged a law to improve conditions where prohibition cannot be enforced. A secret session appointed a committee to draft a reply aligned with the party pledge to keep prohibition as law.
Battle with robbers near Birmingham as train raid fails
Five miles north of Birmingham a squad of policemen fights a gang of L. and N. train robbers. A pitched battle with about a hundred shots fired is underway. Reinforcements have been sent for and a special train heads to the scene.
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BismIncHam
Ala
Birmingham
War Over Bering Sea Settlement Moves Toward Peace
United States and Great Britain edge toward an amicable settlement as Lord Salisbury's note prompts a potential amendment to the treaty. Senate executive session delays a vote on ratification while Senators George, Sherman and others push for approval with renewed modus vivendi assurances.
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Bering Sea
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Sherman
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Morgan
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Gray
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J. R. Young
Eriett Tees eRary
Lords debate on Bering Sea modus vivendi terms
Lord Herschell pressed Lord Salisbury in the House of Lords for any modification to the Bering Sea modus vivendi. Salisbury said government papers show all evidence up to publication, with no newer information. Newspapers react differently, ranging from support to concern about consistency and renewal prospects.
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Lord Salisbury
Lord Salidbury
Bering Sea
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Star
Blaine Han
Harrieon
Coohy
Anarchy With A High Hand In Paris Riots Threat
Paris faces a halting exodus as 30 percent of foreigners may flee within days. The Time correspondent reports calls for police door closures and strict scrutiny of newcomers. Anarchist threats target wealth as a distillery owner in Romans is warned of a May Day blast.
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M. Bulot
Decamps
Dardare
Ravachol
Lam
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Romans
Drome
Wisconsin Governor orders district attorney before inquiry
At Ashland Wisconsin Governor Peck orders District Attorney Sleight to appear April 9 to explain alleged illegal bills and emoluments. Grand jury meets to probe boodling by county officials amid high tension while defense contends jury lists are improperly drawn. Some alleged boodlers reportedly threaten to squeal if freed.
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Peck
Sleight
Horley
Grand Pry
Millionaire Fair Escaped Gas Poisoning Near-Death Incident
The Bonani l ionaire Fair living at Lick House narrowly escaped asphyxiation when a gas leak in his rooms went unnoticed by his valet. The watchman detected the odor and inspectors found the source as the stopcock loosened. Restoratives revived him after a delay.
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San Francisco
Fair
Lick House
Aslee
Six Boys Born to Mississippi Mother Named Lee Jackson Van Dorn Grant Sherman Buell
Mrs. G. K. Smith, wife of a white farm laborer near Henty Sprixes Mississippi, gave birth to six boys all well developed. The six infants weigh a total of 45 pounds and are named Lee Jackson Van Dorn Grant Sherman and Buell.
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Henty Sprixes
Irish Patriots Victimized
A fragmented page itemizes local subjects with mixed notes on politics and society. The list includes items about McKinley, Salisbury proposals, suburban growth, and local court matters, reflecting a bustling issue page with brief headlines and briefs.
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Tonte
McKinley
Salisbury
Katan
Charces
McHkirdy
Washington
Raam
Revival of K 13 Rumors Spark Ohio Pennsylvania Oil Tensions
Ohio and Pennsylvania oil producers fear a secret group akin to the 1880 K 13 movement may form to attack pipelines and store oil to squeeze prices. Standard Oil guards Buckeye pipelines amid calls of overproduction and distress among drillers.
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Pennsylvania
Buckeye Pipe Line
Buckeye Company
Standard Oil Apsny
Standard Oil Company
Buckeye
Standard Company
K 13
Bradford
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