Kaiser's Damocles Letter and Criticism of Bismarck
Berwin May 10 report notes Freisinnige claim Emperor did not write to Bismarck but spoke harshly on Guelph fund issues at royal castle dinner and at Boetticher’s house. Kaiser’s autographed letter to Boetticher warned of political risk and potential publication amid constitutional debates.
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Freisinnige
Bismarck
Royal Castle
Boetticher
Herr von Roetticher
Iiiter
Frederick II
Herr Boetticher
Damocles
Rifle Adopted for the German War Speeds Its Horrors
An elderly infantry veteran at Beelitz rails complains the coming war will be far harsher than Koenigsgratz and Sedan. He describes a new rifle whose nearly inch long bullet can pierce 70 cm earthwork at 150 meters and pass through five knapsacks at 170 meters, with a kill shot possible at 2050 meters.
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Germany
Punlap
Beelix
Friedrichstrasse
Koenigsgratz
Sedan
Failed to Work Tet Dunlap's Cable Company
In Elis Hungary seven youths reported for military duty showing fresh wounds on their right hands to avoid service. Authorities note such malingerers are trying to extend the three year term by an extra year.
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Brewis
Elis
Hungary
Germany backs World Fair stance amid socialist praise
Berlin report notes Reichstag Socialists applauding the government for its approach to the World's Fair. The dispatch says funds were used to influence relations with the American public and to bolster firms benefiting from civilization rhetoric, with figures like Herr Bebel involved.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Bebel
Germany
Baden Chamber seeks Brazil exports deal for Grand Duchy
The Baden Chamber of Commerce petitions the local government to secure exclusive export terms to Brazil for the Grand Duchy. The move aims to bolster imports and strengthen trade ties with Brazil, highlighting potential favorable duties and market access.
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Americs
Brazil
Baden
BT Dunlaf
Baden Chamber of Commerce
Grand Duchy
Brasil
Chilean Peace Talks Falter as Balmaceda Struggles
Financial brief from St. Petersburg reports Balmaceda's exhausted reserve and no income sources while Congressional forces threaten with naval action. Valparaiso’s coal steamers released by Balmaceda’s order via foreign pressure will load nitrates. Russian finance minister Vishnegradsky may keep 500 million roubles abroad to avoid London Paris clash. Senate committee urges Newfoundland Arbitration Convention adoption.
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Ional
Congressional Party
Balmaceds
Blanco Encalada
Merch Epee Saxttagn Iiees
Iake
Tiago
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
St. Petersburg
M. Vishnegradsky
London
Paris
Russia
Senate
France
Boulangists Protest at Fourmies Killing Dispersed
A Boulangist meeting at Tivoli Vauxhall with about 1500 attendees aimed to protest Fourmies massacres. Ernest Roche led supporters toward Place Republique before police, aided by Gardes Republicans, dispersed the crowd after clashes. No injuries reported.
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Fourmies
Durlaf
Panta
Tivoli Vauxhall
Ernest Roche
Place Republique
Gardes Republicans
Roche
Prince Liechtenstein Arrested in Vienna for Theft
Prince Liechtenstein, aged 64, was arrested in Vienna on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from an elderly servant who had served him for over 30 years. The accused hinted at emigrating to Omega if he could avoid prosecution.
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Brau
Prince Earl Liechtenstein
Vienna
Omega
Oyster Beds to Reopen After Nine-Year Closure
Berlin May 10 Oyster beds of the Watansee on the Schleswig coast between Syltfomn and Amrum will reopen this season after nine years. Experts expect at least 3,000 tons harvested despite a long winter freeze. Beds peaked in 1870 with 6,000 tons. 1882 yield dropped to 500 tons, prompting closure.
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Berlin
Watansee
Schleswig
Syltfomn
Amrum
Emperor curbs sermons to fifteen minutes
The Kaiser orders court chaplains to limit sermons to fifteen minutes noting past delays of five to seven minutes beyond the allotted time. He declares such overruns must not happen again and cites occasions when worship was shortened.
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William
Pinlar
Decree Suspends Expulsion of Hebrews in Moscow
The decree grants one year relief to non property owners and two years to property owners. Officials say the suspension will not ease the business disruptions caused by expulsions and is likely a step toward rescinding the expulsion decree.
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Moscow
Duel Fights Loom AfterOfficials Fire On Rioters
French reports claim M Rochefort accuses M Isaac sub Prefect of Avesnes of ordering troops to fire on rioters at Fourmies sparking a planned duel between the two men. Other notices mention a duel in Rochefort and authorities’ actions in Paris and London linked to census figures and a Munich stained glass firm.
Pope Accepts Offer After Vatican Explosion Shock
The Vatican, still reeling from a recent explosion, reports the Pope has graciously accepted the offer.
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Vatican
Convention With Spain Negotiations Yield A Two-Phase Pact
Maprio May 10 General John W Foster sought a general Spain United States treaty but a secret accord also failed. A two phase convention would start July 1 with free entry of certain Spanish West Indies goods and reduced flour duty. Cuba would lose about 500000 in monthly customs receipts under the plan absent favored nation plays.
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Foster
Maprio
John W. Foster
Spain
United States
O’donell
Spanish West Indies
West Indies
France
Germany
Belgium
America
Cuba
Parnell Addresses Large Mullingar Meeting Despite Clerical Warnings
Mr Parnell spoke to a large audience at Mullingar as priests urged worshippers to avoid his words and stay home. He defended Balfours land bill as vital for Irish tenants, noting it aimed at a final settlement of the land question, while opponents included Healy and allies.
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Dunlaf
Dosim
Parnell
Mullingar
Wearmeath
Balfour
Bexton
Healy
Gladstone
Five More Anarchists Arrested in Belgium Disturbance
Five arrests were made at Liege in a crackdown on anarchists linked to pressure on coal mine workers. Explosives were found in their homes as coal supplies thin and factories plan to damp their fires. Germany offers cash to manufacturers but at unusable terms, signaling possible factory closures if the strike endures.
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Bruvsses
Liege
Belgium
Police busy in Rome arresting anarchists and workers
In Rome on May 10 deputies Bonghi and Nase proposed a bill to grant the government power to suppress public meetings deemed dangerous. Police arrested 10 workmen amid a plot to rescue Cipriani and found papers tracing money to Landi and Bern. A bomb exploded yesterday damaging property and authorities detained many anarchists suspected in the affair.
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Rome
Pet Duklap
Oomfay
Bonghi
Nase
Cipriani
Landi
Bern
Persecuting the Hebrews in Corfu Stirring Anti Jewish Fears
Reports from Lawpor May 11 describe rising anti Semitic sentiment in Corfu after a Greek attack on Hebrew quarters. Hebrews fear to open shops as they dread daily arson attempts and some troops show sympathy with the Hebrews while synagogues remain closed.
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Lawpor
Corfu
Hebrewa
Hebrew Quarter
Paris court condemns Galignani for libel of J W Mackay
The Paris court condemns Galignani for libelous statements about J W Mackay connected to the Bonynge dispute. The newspaper prints a retraction and expresses regret for the unfair statement published in its columns.
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Paris
Galignani
J. W. Mackay
Bonynge
Soldiers Rampage After Fatal Bar Fight Near Ft Sam Houston
Five privates fought with bartender Steinart at Grand Central Bar, Prescott struck, Steinart used a wrench, Prescott died next morning. Mob of about 150 soldiers raided the saloon, wrecking the interior before Steinart was arrested. No further violence expected.
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San Antonio
Tex
Ft. Sam Houston
Grand Central Bar
Steinart
Nineteenth Infantry
Third Cavalry
J. Prescott
Prescott
Rollefll
Funeral services for 14 year old Bi EL Wane Boaguer
Funeral services will be held at the parents home on Oakland Avenue Oakland on Tuesday May 12. Interment is private at a later hour.
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Oakland Avenue
Oakland
Quiet Sunday in Scottdale as coke region restives
AP dispatch reports a calm Sunday in the coke region with sporadic labor activity. Drivers and haulers are in demand, miners secured work at some mines, and officials note a cautious mood amid ongoing strike tensions and disputed charges of mistreatment.
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Coke
McClelland
Rej
Morew
Central
Dumischiaf
Deliberate Murder Shocks Upshur County West Virginia
A young man was murdered at Sanford Moreland’s residence in Upshur County. B Hoonett, a nephew, woke to find the house on fire and two Moreland men saw a man named Holomon Fufan at a window. Fufan fired, Bennett was shot, and the killer died after a two step fall. Coroner’s Inquest ruled murder with motive given.
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Upshur
West Virginia
Boonmagom
Sanford Moreland
Upshur County
B Hoonett
Moreland
Holomon Fufan
Fufan
Bennett
Builders' Union Strengthens After Conference Move
The Youngstown Carpenters report the Builders' Association has not replied to a notice for talks on pending differences. While some members have withdrawn, most carpenters remain at work. The conference committee action has bolstered union support and public sentiment, while building remains slow and labor troubles hurt business.
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Distator
Yourostowns
Builders’ Association
Carpenters’ Union
Carpenters' Union
Orm
Ore Awaiting Shipment at Fairport Docks
There are now on the docks at Fairport about 600000 tons of iron ore awaiting shipment to Pittsburgh and other interior locations. The docks extend 1 mile 1/4 and are served by improved facilities. A grain elevator of 1 000 000 bushels was built at Richmond, with a monster warehouse of 1 202,050 square feet planned for duplication. The Pittsburg and Western line expands its handling capacity.
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Fairport
Pitwburg
Busbela
Richmond
Pittsburg and
Western
Flames In Hemlock Forests Sweep Clearfield County
May 10. A large portion of Clearfield County is swept by flames destroying hundreds of cords of bark and fences as hemlock logs burn. Heavy smoke fills the night and lights the sky. Curwensville, with about 2 000 people, is threatened. 30 men stand ready to aid.
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Clearfield
U Curwensville
McKeesport High School Graduates Ten in Class of 190?
McKeesport May 10. The graduating class comprises ten young ladies: Maggie Steele Mattie McCune Lettie Homer Mollie Neal Minnie Chambers Dizzie Chambers Adgie Hall Phebe Rowland Nannie Brannan Elia Lindahl. Commencement is at the White Opera House the evening of the 2th with an Alumni Association banquet on the 27th.
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McKeesport High School
Diaf Ator
McKeesront
Maggie Steele
Mattie McCune
Lettie Homer
Mollie Neal
Minnie Chambers
Dizzie Chambers
Agdie Hall
Phebe Rowland
Nannie Brannan
Elia Lindahl
White Opera House
McKeesport Bridge Opening Planned With Parade
The McKeesport and Duquesne bridge spanning the river, built at a cost of 280000, will open Tuesday with a general parade and rejoicing in McKeesport.
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McKeesport
MoKersront
McKeesport and Duquesne
Cronin's Grave Desecrated in Caicaco May Day Vandalism
The grave of Dr. P H Cronin was vandalized between Sunday and Wednesday with floral tributes removed and rose bushes torn. Police notified. Frank and William Scanlan seek to identify culprits linked to Cronin's murder, amid calls to restore the grave by Decoration Day.
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Caicaco
P. H. Cronin
Trish
Kenson
Calvary Cemetery
Frank
William J. Scanlan
Doctor
W. J. Scanlan
Chicago
Dr. Cronin
Smuggling Fleet Aims Home as Fortune Bay Raid Reels In
At Fortune Bay Newfoundland more than 80 schooners fled bait to St Pierre. Crews landed bait and planned to defy arrest. Thirty five initially jailed but eight ringleaders were later transported to St Johns after a parley with reinforcements from Conscript.
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Fortune Bay
N. F
St. Pierre
Favorite
St. Jacques
Ons
Glover
St. Johns
Claimed by Two States Troubles Over Cat Off Island Land
May 10. Disputed land along the Missouri between Council Bluffs and Omaha on Cat Off Island sparks tension. As river shifts moved it from Missouri to Nebraska, Byron Reed of Omaha leads evictions of settlers from Iowa side claims. The U.S. Supreme Court may decide the state ownership. Writs issued, four families displaced, others camp on the road after being denied to move or tear down dwellings. more evictions expected.
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Counci
Cat'Off Island
Omaha
Nebraska
Byron Reed
United States Supreme Court
Iowa
Reed
Curves by Machinery Patent Aids Pitch Curve
A Cleveland man patents a device that applies an elastic strap with a thumb loop and a spherical segment to impart a desired curve to a baseball as it leaves the pitcher's hand. The inventor claims it eliminates the need for standard hand contortions while achieving any specified curve.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Battle with a madman ends in capture at jail
Easton Pa May 10 John Welder of Bill Valley New Jersey attacked his parents then fought off two constables with an ox and a knife. Constable Redfuss from Phillipsburg subdued Welder by striking him with a blackjack and led him to Belvidere jail.
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John Welder
Bill Valley
N. J
Redfuss
Phillipsburg
Welder
Belvidere
Cat Attack Fatal to Boy in Little Rock Area
A cat owned by J. B. Vanzandt near Rogers bit his 9 year old son. A madstone was used, the boy seemed well, then worsened and died. Doctor confirms the fatal outcome.
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Arbe
J. B. Vanzandt
Rogers
Vanzandt
Local Scraps Report Fire Alarm and Ailing Incidents
An alarm from box 12% in Heghony at 1 o clock yesterday followed a ten centenary fire on Howards street. Salavian Shaffer was taken to an Eleventh ward police station on suspicion of felonious conduct involving his brother. George Floncercy, 19, fractured his right arm after a fall from a stable on Third street and resides on Eighth street. A meeting of tool manufacturers is planned at the Anderson te penned T Howes venue.
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Heghony
Howard Strenm
Salavian Shaffer
Eleventh Ward
Pittsburg
Knoxville
Batur
George Floncerr
Third Street
Eighth Street
Anderson Te Penned
T. Howes Ie DS Henenty Et
Pledges Remain Unfulfilled as Legislature Near Adjournment
Harrisburg dispatch warns that with May 28 near, key promises from Ballot reform to tax equalization and free school books remain unfinished. It cites stalled ballot reform in the Senate, a burdensome Taggart tax bill, and pending road and school measures as the session strains toward adjournment. Henry HAL.
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Harrisburg
Lea Anne
Senate
House
Henry Hal
Trinity Church weighs Farrar for Brooks successor
Boston May 10 A Boston source says sentiment grows among Trinity Church members to call Canon Farrar as Bishop-elect Phillips Brooks successor. Some vestrymen have discussed the possibility, and Brooks’s close friend Farrar is seen as eminently suitable by many. Farrar previously indicated he would welcome a move to Boston if called.
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Boston
Canon Farrar
Phillips Brooks
Trinity
Brooks
Eee Pees
England
Weather Sketch for Western Pennsylvania and Nearby States
May 10 report from the United States Weather Service notes generally fair conditions across Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Showers are expected on the lakes with slightly cooler temperatures and northwest winds concluding the brief forecast.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Low water keeps boats from arriving at Monongabela wharf
Tas marks on the Monongabela wharf show 6 feet 6 inches though no boats arrived yesterday on either line due to the dam area low water. A local supply will be on hand ready for the nose.
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Monongabelas
Stabbing in Italian Quarter Resembles Mafia Attack
In West Hoboken on Friday night a stabbing affray targeted Louis Peretti a silk weaver who lived on Spring Street. Two men seized him and a third plunged a stiletto into his chest and neck. Peretti's wounds are reported fatal though he refuses to name his attackers.
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West Hoboken
Louis Peratti
Spring Street
Sone
Sien Fe
Peretti
Eretil
Italy
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