New Messiah Schweinfurth Draws Western Church Ire
A Kansas City telegraph reports George Jacob Schweinfurth of Rockford Illinois attracting followers with a new gospel named Beekmanites. Churches discipline members and face blasphemy charges as Disciples test loyalty while a Chicago doctor presses a suit over alleged marital estrangement related to the sect.
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Schweinfurt
Rockford, IL
Man Tinh
Kansas
Kansas City
George Jacob Schweinfurth
Rockford
Heaven
L. A. Ward
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Beekmanites
Cumberland
Chicago
J. 5
Wilkin
Jacob
British Cabinet Fears Revolution and Delays Election
London May 11 Ministers weigh confidence on anti sugar bounty bill facing Tory and Liberal Unionist opposition. Moderates pull back citing risks of Parliament dissolution and costly election while reporting Irish agrarian tensions and possible viceregal moves in Dublin. Parnell evidence gains ground but bishops’ testimony limited to personal knowledge.
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Lorwpox
Balfour
Commons
Birmingham
Oranzeman
Bone&t
Albert
George
Vandeleur
Parnell Commission
Parnell
Times
Marital Mistake: Deceased Wife's Sister Bill Rejected in Lords
The Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Bill faced a Commons passage but was again rejected in the House of Lords by 27 votes. The Prince of Wales urged peers to support it, while bishops voted solidly against.
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House of Lords
Prince of Wales
Vasanien
House of Commons
Bisborpi
Lords’ Spiritual
Ess
Thegnior
Peter
Ex Mayor Hewitt Promotes Southern Hardware Trade Vision
Ex mayor Hewitt of New York attended a banquet of the Iron and Steel Institute in Bristol and sparked a stir by predicting the Southern States would become the world’s hardware trade center. He complained about English press questions and noted he came to England to rest the city’s health, expressing irritation at coverage of the Duchess of Marlborough.
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Sorpoxs
Hewitt
New York
Balfour
London
Iron and Steel Institute
America
Abrams
Queen Victoria Afflicted By Unamiable Manner In Hyde Park
Report of Queen Victoria’s public appearance in Hyde Park where she appeared red and withdrawn and refused a direct greeting, instead taking a winding route through the park while 15 000 to 20 000 onlookers waited. Notes the Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales also drive with ceremony but the Prince appears most notable in taxi rides.
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Victoria
Hyde Park
Penile
Princess of Wales
Mevor
Prince of Wales
Canada Likely to Join United States Says Depew
A May 11 report notes Mr Depew's claim that Canada is ripe for annexation by the United States, sparking irritation and debate over the terms of union and the Dominion’s possible future status. The piece reflects friction between Canada’s Tory sentiment and the proposed program.
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Ltcal Lonpor
Mr. Depew
Dominion of Canada
United States
Fragmented historical excerpt on foreign aid and danger
The text discusses Britain's potential aid to the United States and the dangers of armed mobs. It references figures like 45,000 and 65,000,000 in a political context and questions the alarm over prospects in the United States.
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United States
Great Britain
Dissipation of French Women and Opium Habits Stir Debate
May 11 dispatch notes English reviewers and medical men discuss the morphine habit among French women. Reports say cigarettes with opium and other herbs are used by London and Paris women, sparking inquiries into fashionable dissipation and changes in neckwear as a response to new vices.
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France
London
Paris
Alarmista
King of
Roma Genene
America
Two Opinions of Boulanger and Banquet Guests
An Englishman claims Boulanger lacks military bearing and compares him to a cunning Welsh shopkeeper. A dinner at Baroness Burdett-Coutts' house drew contrasting views from guests including the Duke of St Albans and Sir Francois de Winton. Coachp Goach p Chancellor of the Exchequer declined attendance with his wife and daughter sending no ill will.
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Boulanger
Goach P
Promenading on Piccadilly in May Visits and Dignitaries
The report notes a half mile walk by Senator Sherman ex Secretary Whitney Henry E Abbey Consul General New James R Osgood Minister Wasturne and others on Piccadilly. Hotels overflow and ships carry visitors with many Unionist guests seen at Prince's Gardens for dinners including Joseph Chamberlain and Endicott.
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Piccadilly
Sherman
Whitney
Henry E. Abbey
New
James R. Osgood
Wasturne
Joseph Chamberlain
Endicott
Prince's Gardens
Not a Novelty Here. English Opera Glass Slot Box
Lonpens May 11. The English papers discuss an innovation at the Criterion Theater where Mr. Wyndham provides opera glass boxes opened by a slot. The idea is credited to a popular inventor and is noted as recently common in America. The London tariff is said to be higher than New York.
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Lonpens
Criterion Theater
London
Wyndham
America
New York
Minority Bolts at United Brethren Conference
At the World's Quadrennial Conference of the United Brethren Church in Pa May 11 memorials and petitions on the new constitution were read. The committee reported a lively discussion with support from Rev Titus Michigan and other delegates. The vote likely leads to a separate conference as plans for a split gain traction.
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Youre
United Brethren Church
Titus
Michigan
Diana
Hie
Indiana
Hines
Nebraska
Tate Areneates
Oesta
Canvans
Scotch Irish Congress closes with permanent organization
The May 11 session in Comumeta Texas featured Benton McMillin praising Scotch Irish members as non anarchist and non socialist. He recalled southern devastation two decades earlier and highlighted a flourishing Scotch Irish community. A permanent organization was announced for recruiting members in Columbia Tennessee. The gathering concluded with Auld Lang Syne.
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Scotch-Irish Congress
Comumeta
TeEsx
Benton McMillin
South
Kentucky
Gulf
Secu
Flo
Columbia
Tenn
West bound Limited hits man near city. driver unharmed
A west bound Limited passenger train on the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago line struck a man about 90 years old east of the city this afternoon. The victim, identified as Georg Wea, was instantly killed at the scene.
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Dietatch
Mansvizto
Pitsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Georg Wea
Sad Case of Sales and Colored Voters Disgusted With Politics
A special dispatch from Washington reports that President Harrison’s rebuff of Southern negro delegations and the rise of a White Republican movement have alienated many Black voters. North Carolina and other Southern areas see reduced political participation with migration to the Southwest and a focus on self-help over party loyalty.
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Harrison
South
Washington
North Carolina
Lafayette Parish
Louisiana
Raleigh
Hara
Ind
Piedmont
Cherie McRae
Republican
Congress
Eo Cme Alsar
Severe storm causes thousands in damage near Carlisle
A May 11 report from Carlisle describes a severe wind storm the valley endured. Local city damage was light, but surrounding farms suffered extensive losses including a McCune family dwelling destroyed near Shippensburg, toppled barns, and telegraph lines. Trains delayed by debris and injuries were noted along with shock to residents.
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Carlisle
McCunes
William Loman
Shippensburg
Harrisburg
Re Road
Dick Kineek
Tina
Mrs. Bean
Senate Clerk to Sail for Europe May 26
Chief Clerk Errett of the Senate, who left for Pittsburgh today, will sail for Europe on May 26 with Mrs. Errett. They plan visits to England, Paris, Vienna, Berlin and other places, returning after about a month.
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Seaato Errett
Roatan Seon
Salil
Diefatch
Harrisburg
Errett
Senate
Pittsburg
Europe
Mexicans Observe Centennial at Guayamos Inauguration Event
United States Consul Willard reports from Guayamos, Mexico, that Mexican residents unfurled flags and banners in honor of the centennial of Washington's inauguration, marking a ceremonial display connected to the anniversary.
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Washingtos
United States
Willard
Guayamos
Mexico
Department of Biante
Ashington
Governor weighs veto as schools seek 4 million
Legislature adds to two year school support plan risking vetoes. Governor and officials debate funding for common schools 4 million proposed by House and 3 million supported by House after Senate approval. Large militia dress uniform and Philadelphia Veterinary Hospital appropriations face veto risk due to revenue limits.
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House
Senate
National Guard
Hastings
Philadelphia
United States
Ambushed Paymaster Group Flee With $29000
Major J W Wham paymaster of the US Army, with Clerk Gibbon and 11 soldiers, was attacked in a gorge near Cedar Springs while en route from Wilcox to Fort Thomas. Eight escorts were wounded as robbers seized 29000 dollars and escaped into the mountains. Wham unharmed, Gibbon injured. cavalry dispatched from Fort Grant to patrol passes.
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Tucson
Ariz
J. W. Wham
United States Army
Gibbon
Wilcox
Fort Thomas
Cedar Springs
Wham
Grant
Old Friends In Harrisburg Telegram on Cameron and Shoch
A special telegram from Harrisburg reports General Cameron improving but bedridden. Dr Dunant, Cameron's physician, notes the stay at home. Nearby Colonel Samuel Shoch of Columbia, once Cameron’s close friend, is also ill as they near Cameron's ninetyith birthday. Shoch recently wrote a humorous poem about the General in his youth.
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Harrisburg
Dunatt
Cameron
Simon Cameron
Samuel Shoch
Columbia
Shoch
Fish a Free Man Proceeds to Daughter's Home in New York
James D. Fish arrived in New York City at Grand Central at 8 30 pm with his daughter and others. The group avoided reporters and went by car to the ex convict's daughter's Brooklyn residence after a stop in Albany.
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New York City
New York
James D. Fish
Grand Central Depot
Fish
Albany
Brooklyn
Trial of Driggs Schreider rapid fire six pounder
A public safety item, the Driggs-Schreider rapid fire six pounder, was tested at the naval ordnance proving grounds near Annapalm. Lieutenants Dayton and Driggs led the trial with German and Japanese legation observers present. The weapon fired 19 rounds in a minute and 60 rounds in four minutes twenty seconds with satisfactory performance.
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Oxies Shawoevikanes
Aleohinery
Two Children in Mountain Home Tragedy Involving Gun
In Mountain Home Pennsylvania on Friday an 11 year old, Jeffrey Harrison, fatally shot 10 year old Sophia in play. The girl ran frightened and was pursued by the boy who aimed and fired the shotgun. The murderer was taken into custody.
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Benviceks
N. J
Mountain Home
Monroe County
Pennsylvania
Jeffrey Harrison
Sophia
Anice Neble
Gil Becar
Delaware Justice Whips Seven Whites and Five Negroes
In New Castle this afternoon five Negroes and seven whites were whipped for larceny high er robbery and horse stealing. Three of six whites for burglary received forty lashes and one was set in the pillory.
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Witmigorox
Dex
New Castle
Eno
Eosin
Edison Sues Gilliland and Tomlinson Over Phonograph Deal
Thomas A. Edison files equity suit against Ezra T. Gilliland and John C. Tomlinson accusing treachery and breach of faith. He seeks an accounting of profits from the Phonograph Company and damages, alleging monopoly and misrepresentation in stock sales and contracts.
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Thomas A. Edison
Gilliland and Tomlinson
Phonograph Company
New York
Ezra T. Gilliland
Edison Phonograph Company
John C. Tomlinson
Edison
Eston & Lewis
Robert G. Ingersoll
United States Circuit Court
Gilliland
Tomlinson
Mr. Gilliland
American Bell Telephone Company
Mr. Edison
Jesse Lee
Student Drowns in Shenango River at Thiel College
A Thiel College senior, J. H. Alken Brecher of Utica New York, about 19 years old, drowned while diving in the Shenango River near Greenville. He disappeared in a deep hole while swimming and was not recovered.
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Shenango
Greenville
J. H., Alkenbrecher
Utica
Thiel College
Cronin Mystery Deepens as Lincoln Park Search Continues
Police press on in the Cronin case with a search of ponds at Lincoln Park foot of Webbie Avenue. They doubt the sighting in Toronto and push to locate two mysterious men said to have ridden with Frank Woodruff. Secret societies vow to fund the investigation and press for answers. Woodruff remains in custody with two suspected accomplices not yet arrested.
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Woodcraff
Iipa
Cronin
Grand Pacific Hotel
Toronto
Perman
Woodruff
Horace Elliott Sys
King and Fair
Pather’s Heart Breaks in Pennsylvania Storm Tragedy
Jamestown May 11 reports a violent Ridgway storm leveled buildings and telegraph lines causing a father to be away. The McNall house saw the mother and three children die while an infant clung to its dead mother in the cellar as neighbors gathered. The house suffered minor damage and electricity was disrupted.
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Jamestown
Ridgway
Pennsylvania
Sechstehage
Celles
McNall House
Previn
Murder in Open Court Ends Fiery Trial Scam
In a Kansas courtroom, during the trial of James Smith and Thomas Lavin for a robbery, a gun battle erupted. A fleeing prisoner was shot dead after exchanges with officers, Detective Gilley lay critically wounded, and Lavin escaped amid chaos as Chief Speers recalls the defendants as exceptionally dangerous.
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Kansas Orry
Office of Justice of the Peace
Lewis
James Smith
Thomas Lavin
Malonay
Woodruff
Charles Dukes
Gilley
Lavin
Smith
Speers
Contents of This Issue A Guide for Hap id Readers
The Dispatch outlines a large issue with changed ad placements and sections. It lists pages for classifieds moved to other parts, sporting and miscellaneous content, telegraphic news, and features by noted writers. It also previews sections on etiquette theater news and society gossip.
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Dispatch
Anles
Lota
Sporting Review
Sullivan in Search of Rest Bars Hat From a Crook
John L. Sullivan arrived with William Muldoon and planned travel to Muldoon's Belfast farm in Allegany county for rest. The champion looked well with rosy cheeks and clear eyes, though few sportsmen knew his exact condition.
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John L. Sullivan
William Muldoon
Muldoons
Belfast
Allegany County
Sullivan
Charity funds and printers honor Childs and Drexel
May 11 report notes George W. Childs birthday and Mississippi River donations fund to support the Childs Drexel fund and a future monument to the two printers. Also reports Republican primary results in the county with A D likely to be President Judge nomination and local candidates in focus.
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Pear
Patsa
George W. Child
Missippi River
Childe Drexel
J. Drexel
Renalt
Ofsator Gaesissono
A. D
John BR
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