Russia Grateful for Aid as Smith Reports Famine Relief
Special telegram from New York describes Charles Ewart Smith the US minister to Russia arriving with relief explained as about eighty thousand dollars in cash and two grain cargoes. He notes Russia's gratitude and details shipments via Libau to Samara, plus Emperors gifts to Captains Finley and Sargent. He warns emigration may shrink as Germany closes fronts and Austria may follow.
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Indiana
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Samara
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Missouri
Tynehead
England
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Count Bobrinsky
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Emigration Controls and Home Politics Talked by Mr. Smith
A discussion on immigration rules shows Russians, Germans, and Austria-Hungary handling emigrants with care and potential evasion concerns. Mr. Smith analyzes U S home politics noting Harrison's renomination prospects, Platt and Quay forming an alliance, and editorials showing unexpected unity in support of the Vice Presidential candidacy of Whitelaw Reid.
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England
United States
Russia
Germany
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Minneapolis
Platt
Quay
New York
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Moonshine Still Captured Largest In Moonshine Country
Somerset May 4 Special Revenue Officer Schlosser and Chief Gilbert seized one of the largest illicit stills ever found. It had a capacity of at least 180 gallons and was hidden near Pritts' home while authorities pursue the Murderer Pritts. Jacob Santemeyer, Pritts' brother in law, charged as accessory after the fact to Hochstetler's murder, claims Pritts rode with him to Mt Pleasant and then disappeared in transit to Chicago. Authorities doubt his story and suspect Pritts was driven west.
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Gilbert
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Pritts
Jonathan Hochstetler
Santemeyer
Mt. Pleasant
Pittsburg
Chicago
Massacre of Innocents Convicts Six in Vilna Case
In Vilna today six Hebrews, men and women, were convicted of murdering babies entrusted to them and sentenced to six to twenty years. The murders often involved the mothers’ connivance. The case traces to April 1890 with six infant bodies found in a hovel cesspool and a total of 65 infant remains uncovered. Forty defendants were arrested and 350 witnesses summoned. The six condemned were reportedly the primary culprits amid strong evidence.
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Sensation at Niagara Falls over Porter family dispute
At Niagara Falls May 4 a sensational scene erupted at the Hotel Porter as Robert P. Murphy the manager kicked Clement Porter son of IL D Porter. Clement Porter faced arrest for assault and a large trial with numerous witnesses is anticipated.
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Twelve Victims of the Time Building Fire in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports two more deaths from burns at Pennsylvania Hospital after a deadly blaze. The 14 year old Rand Patterson and 28 year old Charless Beiggs perished, victims of escape from the Central Theater gallery. A burned foot found in the debris is linked to a homeless wanderer sheltered by the Time building, reflecting ongoing trouble with tramps on the premises.
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Platt Disputes Harrison Delegate List Amid Bias Talk
New York Republicans challenge a Washington bulletin claiming 302 Harrison delegates, including several from New York, have been instructed. They allege the list is absurd and a product of a Washington bureau aimed at boosting Harrison.
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Cleveland Urges Public Schools as Columbus Day Lead
Ex-President Cleveland praises public schools in a New York interview to support a national Columbus Day plan. He calls the school system the greatest feature of American life and urges New York City to lead by making schools central to civic celebrations on October 12. He notes municipalities may resist but favors a nationwide school centered celebration.
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Census Examiner Henry Huston Arrested for Fraud
Henry Huston sixty, a Census Examiner in Philadelphia, was arrested on fraud forgery and perjury charges. He allegedly used a city directory to fabricate returns with his signature, including a carpenter listed for a $410,000 business. A widow testified the supposed builder had been dead years, and Huston was held in $2000 bail for a further hearing.
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May Snow Storm Hits Minnesota and Northwest
Reports from Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas describe heavy snowfall burying ground and delaying travel. Some areas show snow depths up to 214 inches with promising benefits for farming while Manitoba storms claim two lives. A McLeod mail rider and Dr Levinehart are missing. mounted police search the prairie.
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Husband of 121 Women Faces Bigamy Trial in Ohio
In Cleveland on May 4 the trial of John Andersen, alleged Danish bigamist, opened. Elmira witnesses testified to his marriage to Dora Dawes while a St Louis woman, Mrs. Ellen Purcell, named as his latest victim, described his attempt to desert her after securing her marriage. The case centers on Andersen being claimed as husband by many women across states.
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Albany
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Rustlers Evidence Builds Gallows Frame at Fort Russell
Rapid testimony links prisoners Jones and Walker to the Champion and Ray killing at the IKK ranch. Stockmen reportedly sent two Cheyenne men to remove them by fair or foul means. Under Sheriff Kimball escorted Jones and Walker to Douglas for protection.
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Ingalls Heads Kansas Delegation at Large Nomination
Kansas Republicans meet in Hutchinson to pick four delegates at large to the Minneapolis Convention and nominate a congressman at large. The campaign centers on national issues fading amid state ticket battles, with strong expectation of reversing the Alliance majority and viewing a state-ticket nomination as pivotal.
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Manaal
Minneapolis
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Sentenced and Hanged in a Day in Trenton
Edward Hal linger the Jersey City negro wife murderer faces imminent sentencing in Hudson County Court tomorrow morning and likely execution in the afternoon. Reportedly the unusual move aims to block further appeals by lawyer Charles J. Peschall who has twice saved him via writs of habeas corpus and remains challenged by the U S Supreme Court.
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Carl Pretzel Dead The Famous Humorist Passes Away
Charles Henry Harris known as Carl Pretzel editor of the National Weekly died at his Chicago home age 51. The report comes from Chicago dated May 4 and notes his prominence in humor writing and editorial work. In Wyoming a court injunction blocks ranchers in Northern Wyoming from roundups. Marshal Rankin and deputies prepare to move to Johnson County in response to the unrest.
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Doorway of Rope Reveals Anarchist Printing Loft
A gendarme tracing a dangling rope into Liege’s industrial area discovered a hidden printing loft for the anarchist paper Misery. Five dynamite cartridges were found on a suspect, linking a broader conspiracy centered in Liege as authorities raid over 40 houses.
Union Theological Seminary Nearing Battle Over Faculty Control
New York May 4 Special says most directors favor nulling the 1570 veto agreement that gives the General Assembly power to veto professors. The board has refused to remove Dr Briggs, despite the Assembly vote, with only Booth and Rev Dr Booth opposing. If the Assembly does not annul, the seminary may act independently.
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Granite Workers Strike Prompt New England Meetings
The Granite Manufacturers Association meeting in Quincy discussed the Granite cutters dispute over wages and shorter hours. They warned of a nationwide lockout in all New England yards if immediate settlement was not deferred to January next.
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Stone industry stalled by labor and capital struggle
The text notes 1500 to 2000 stone cutters and a tie-up of millions of capital, causing partial stagnation in construction and related building interests amid labor market pressures. It outlines a broad economic slowdown affecting stone production and associated ventures.
Milbanks Belgian duel with unknown Frenchman sparks social scandal
Report disputes claims that Harry Vane Milbank dueled an English duke in Belgium. An obscure French opponent, of no social standing, triggered Milbank to avoid public confrontation. Friends allegedly spread the canard to restore his damaged reputation after the Borrowe-Drayton affair.
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Methodist Conference Urges Americanized Franchise and Protests Chinese Exclusion
At Omaha the Methodist Episcopal session led by Bishop Warren denounces anti Chinese legislation and calls for an Americanized franchise. The conference urges stronger apprenticeship rules for foreigners, supports national unity, labor rights, and prohibition, and notes closer North South church ties.
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Last Flour Gone on Newfoundland Coast Amid Starvation
Reports from Flower Cove on Newfoundland's northern coast describe a dire famine after the grip of last year. With five months of isolation by ice, no flour remains between Bonne Bay and St Anthony and several families have already starved since February as aid has run out.
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Coroner's inquest on Walsh murder urges grand jury
The coroner's inquest into the Walsh murder concluded with a recommendation to hold Thomas Walsh for the grand jury. Dr. Ludwig Hektoen testified that Mrs Walsh died from shock and hemorrhage after 115 incised wounds, chest injuries, and abdominal damage including liver and diaphragm tearing.
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Mysterious Moves at Economy and Trade Follows
Read about government policy and market shifts as authorities examine trusts and freight rates. The column links rising economic tensions with political actions, including editorial notes on public finance and industry regulation.
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Rebellion Fears Ripple Through Economy Over Teed Arrival
Economy buzzed with rumors that Dr Cyrus Teed and his California converts may enter the town with their angel followers. Dissenters led by John H Duss warned of a looming clash if Teed settles, while elders and townsfolk voiced strong opposition to his influence and to the hospitality of the hotel owner Dass.
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