Britons Rouse Up Over Lancashire Trade Crisis
Lancashire manufacturers press for action to save them from ruin as British protectionists rally around the fair trade cause. The Foreign Office studies the Brazil United States treaty allowing cheaper American cotton goods, boosting pressure to shield British industry. Leaders in Birmingham and Lancashire urge government to act, while Howard Vincent argues for empire unity and Canada’s role in a broader free trade strategy. A large banquet underscores the push for a mercantile alliance against foreign competition.
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Loxpox
Lord Salisbury
Commercial Department
Foreign Office
Brazil
United States
Washington
Rio
Lancashire
England
House of Commons
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Lord Hartington
Lancasire
Fair Traders
Policy and influence of the Fair Trade Club debated
A pamphlet critiques the Fair Trade Club policy to tax foreign articles entering the United Kingdom market and argues the club lacks real political influence. It notes many promoters may profit, while predicting a potential revulsion against free trade in years to come.
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Fair Trade Club
United Kingdom
Faire Club
Fire sweeps Muskegon destroys court house and jail
Fire swept Muskegon destroying the Lamkewell Motel barn and burning along Pine street toward Terrace and Evergreen avenues. The 100000 court house burned, prisoners in the county jail released or misplaced. About 350 dwellings burned, 20 blocks of business and homes smoldering. loss estimated near 500000 with explosions and dynamite used to clear buildings. A child sleeping in nearby barns is missing as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze.
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Muskncow
Lamkewell
Pine Street
Terrace Avenue
Evergreen Avenue
Adeias
Phil A. Bourne
Eckman
Mathew Wilson
Sedgwick
McMichael
Launkoweil
F. Outhwaite
L A. Miller
Wanty & Manning
Peter Steketee
Alexander van Zant
Fleming
US Emigration Law Rigor Tested at New York Port
Special telegram from New York reports Superintendent Weber detaining 11 Austrian immigrants at the Barge Office to investigate alleged alien contract labor violations. A paid passage via a contractor linked to Chicago wages prompts potential legal action, with Treasury notified to hold witnesses for a future suit and exact law application.
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Tite Dispatch
Weber
Int
Chicago
Salvation Army Echoes Divorce Case Involving Sullivan Wife
Providence dispatch reports Salvation Army captain H. E. Howland, linked to John L. Sullivan’s wife Mary A., seeks divorce. Howland admits quarrels over funds and housing, claims his wife neglected church duties, case continued with expected testimony from both sides.
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John L. Sullivan
Providence
H. E. Howland
Salvation Army
River Point
Mary A
Wilbur
Howland
Sradke
Monument to Jefferson Davis Fund Plan Listed
Nashville May 16 A three member committee formed at a Southern Press Association meeting in Memphis will cooperate with General John B Gordon to raise funds for a Jefferson Davis monument. The drive, begun after Davis death, aims to enlist Southern newspapers and has seen some but inconsistent contributions. The committee sets June 18, 1801 as a nationwide meeting date for towns and counties to advance voluntary contributions.
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Nashville
Southern Press Association
Memphis
John B. Gordon
Confederate Veteran Association
Jefferson Davis
Naval Cadets Graduate at Annapolis in May
Special Telegram reports thirty-one cadets at the Annapolis Naval Academy complete final graduation. All cadets are expected to be retained in service.
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Annapolis Academy
Hetan
Naval
Navy to fill vacancies after final academy exams
The class entering the United States Naval Academy in 1885 completes four years in 1889 and is sent to sea for two years of preparatory service before final motion. Thirty three members were listed with twenty eight vacancies expected, as several more may occur before assignments. The final examination includes French, general navigation, seamanship, and gunnery.
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Navy
United States Naval Academy
Sister Rose Gertrude Weds Dr. Luis in Molokai
A cable from New York reports Sister Rose Gertrude Amy Fowler once of En gland America, who went to Molokai to nurse lepers, married Dr. Luts in April. Richard Downing doubts the claim amid prior rumors, while Sister Rose Gertrude may still belong to the third order of St Dominic.
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Luis
Dispatch
New York
England
Amy C. Fowler
Rose Gertrude
Molokai
Sandwich Islands
Lutz
Richard F. Downing
Rose
Brooklyn
Bath
Mr. Fowler
Third Order of St. Dominic
Luts
Jacques Assailants Stoned Jacques and Daughter in Florence
Boston dispatch reports William Jacques and his daughter were assaulted in Florence on May 1 during labor demonstrations against labor and capital. A mob of Italian workers hurled stones at the carriage as Jacques protected his daughter with an umbrella, forcing the coachman to flee.
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Jacques
Boston
Newton
William Jacques
Florence
Europe
Bega Ta
Acques
Carsap Io Maven
Y & Stone
Sheek
Young Mins
After Stewart's Millions Lawsuit Expands With New Ejectment
New York May 16 The Irish relatives of A T Stewart press a suit over his estate while attorney Joseph H Choate argues there is no law allowing a non resident alien to pass inheritance to another non resident alien The latest filing accuses William P Smith former butler of Stewarts East Thirty fifth Street house of being a wronged beneficiary in a separate ejectment case The Stewarts Thomas and Alexander are named as plaintiffs with Thomas Irish Belfast resident and cousin to the late merchant while Alexander resides in New York City.
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Kew
Sarah Branagh
Mary
A. T. Stewart
Wallace
East Thirty-fifth Street
Lawless huckleberry farmers terrorize Pennsylvania woods
Corning New York May 16 special despatch reports on bushwhackers in Pennsylvania who set forest fires to boost huckleberry sales. Fires torch dry brush in mountains, destroying woods and livelihood of legitimate farmers. Authorities warn nine out of ten annual forest fires are linked to these outlaws.
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Corning
Pennsylvania
P ‘Lvania Woods
Young Tiffany's Baseness Divorce Case Heard in Supreme Court
Special telegram from Providence reports Emma N Tiffany nee Pierson sues B F Tiffany for desertion and non support. She says he left eleven days after marriage and sailed for Europe, paid her board only until the month expired, then she lived with her mother in Providence. She has heard nothing from him. The court ordered a decree.
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Dispatch
Providence
Emma N. Tiffany
Pierson
B.F. Tiffany
New York
Supreme Court
Europe
Ip Way
Itata Crisis Deepens as Charleston Seeks Itata
Secretary Foster said the Itata case is tracked by telegraph with vessels at Acapulco and along the coast. The Charleston is near Acapulco and Esmeralda remains in neutral waters. the Itata’s whereabouts are unknown and likely to be pursued if sighted. Foster expects capture and trial for neutrality violations with possible additional charges. The Esmeralda’s movements and Mexican stance are unsettled as US forces watch closely.
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Remedy
Acapulco
Itata
Charleston
Chile
United States
Pacific
McCann
Baltimore
San Francisco
Iquique
Tata
Mexico
Galveston
Aos Ue
Val
Moetimore
Admiral Brown
Pensacola
Atlantic
Chilean progress party delegate cites arms contract claim
A Chil ean Progesso delegate in Paris says Balmaceda supporters contracted the Armstrongs to build large guns for the cruiser President Pinto, while the Congress party demanded British ships be allowed to deliver the nepet e.
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Paris
Progesso Party
Balmaceda
Armstrongs
Pinto
Congress Party
Fragmentary Dispatches Mention Claims and Sinking
Fragmentary text notes potential claims in a case like Alabama and mentions France and new cruisers. A British Consul cable refers to Suco and the sinking of Blanco En Colada with disputed signature usage.
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Alabama
France
New York
Tele- Cae
Barras Suco
San Jaesaid
Suco
Formed a new republic amid Chilean conflict
Reports from Los Alpes indicate insurgents have formed a government with Iquique as capital as Balmaceda masses forces for a sea attack once French warships arrive. Balmaceda loyalists defend territory from Atscama desert to the coast while insurgents consolidate in former frontier districts. Captured officers on both sides are executed. one garrison captain is hanged after a brief court-martial.
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Iquique
Lospex
Chile
Buenos Ayres
Balmaceda
France
Atscama
O & Remals
Aes
Begin
Atacama
New Fuerst Bismarck Sets Maiden Voyage Record From Southampton
The steamship Fuerst Bismarck of the Hamburg American line completed a maiden voyage from Southampton in 6 days 14 hours 15 minutes, eclipsing all records. The ship surpassed the previous best by 6 hours 11 minutes, with Majestic and City of Paris mentioned in comparison. The vessel, praised as the finest in the merchant marine, was built at Stetten by Villean Shieine and celebrated for its extraordinary performance.
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Southampton
Disratcat
New York
Fuerst Bismarck
Hamburg-American Line
Columbia
Queenstown
Majestic
Paris
Hamburg
Stetten
Villean Shieine Conpany
Roosevelt Addresses Civil Service Reform Banquet in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on May 16 a civil service reform banquet honored Theodore Roosevelt. About 90 guests heard Roosevelt defend the Civil Service Commission and denounce John S Clarkson's North American Review article as a rambling diatribe. He warned against claims of spoilsman tactics and urged continued enforcement of civil service laws.
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Indianapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Civil Service
John S. Clarkson
North American Review
Clarkson
Civil Service Commission
Y Mae Harrison
Evig
Mr. Clarkson
Harrison
A Young Desperado Special Telegram to the Dispatch
C H White, held in Louisville on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and bigamy, was brought to Columbus Barracks and deserted four years ago. He is also wanted in Columbus Georgia for murder. He is under 21 and accused of numerous early crimes. an Army release request hinges on his minor status.
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ColumBus
C. H. White
Louisville
Columbus Barracks
Louis Seeliepronte
Secretary of War
Georgia
Not Guilty Verdict In Ivett Murder Trial
The jury acquitted August Olsen in Merced County after a month long trial over the murder of wealthy ranchman John Ivett at his home near Merced Falls. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence and linked Olsen as a brother in law, but the jury found insufficient proof of guilt.
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Mencep, Cay
August Olsen
John Ivett
Ivett
Merced Falls
Augnar Olse
Eri
Aire
Hig Sanitins
Raums Pension Scandal Spurs Call for Interference
May 16 Hindon dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Bussey allowed Green B Baum Jr to resign with 30 days pay after a flagship irregularity in Pension Office work. Critics say the move shields an evil doer and echoes nepotism in Harrison administration. Raum defends son while promising resignation if President displeased.
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Hindon
Bussey
Interior
Green B. Baum, Jr
Pension Office
Baum
Raum
Executive Department
Pensions
Pension Bureau
Pension Claim Agency
Gener
Funda
Ily
Aids Seobeey
Renaud
President resumes duties at White House after absence
The President returns to work at the White House resuming official duties from 9 to 6 with a lunch break. He met briefly with Attorney General Miller, Secretary Foster, and other Cabinet members, plus John W. Foster who came back from Spain, and planned rapid handling of executive department matters.
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Hinatos
White House
Masylvania
Miller
Foster
Moore
Grant
Chandler
Goauiding
Hawley
Morrill
John W. Foster
Spain
Rush Ready to Begin Chasing Sealers
Captain Coulson, commander of the Revenue Cutter Rush, reports from San Francisco that the vessel is ready for orders to sail on a cruise in the Bering Sea. He has not yet received final instructions regarding dealings with illi or in Bees, and awaits guidance from the President.
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Captain Coulson
Rush
W. Gton
Revenue Marine
Coulson
Revenue Rush
San Francisco
Bering Sea
Blaine Improves as Physician Reports Recovery
New York May 16 Secretary Blaine who has been ill since May 8 at the home of his son in law Walter Damroch has passed the serious part of his sickness and seems to be on the way to recovery Dr Dennis found considerable improvement and the swelling in his feet had subsided His appetite was returning though Dr Lincoln the Blaine physician said he had seen nothing to confirm serious illness and suggested the family may wish him kept from work for a time
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Fair Trade Club
Lowther
Charles Tupper
Newfoundland
Jockey Club
House of Commons
Cobden Club
New York
Blaine
Walter Damroch
Dennis
Washington
Lincoln
Mr. Blaine
More Work for Ben Butler in Federal Clash
Special telegram from Boston May 16 reports Mrs. Clariotta John under arrest after days of conflict over state and federal authority. She was released on a writ of personal replevin by a state court, rearrested on a U S bench warrant, and will be required to explain why she was imprisoned. The legal duel will probe state court interference, reformatory releases, and sheriff procedures, promising Butler broad latitude in the fight.
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Boston
Clariotta John
Reformatory
Butter
Pittsburg Street Bills Await Governor Decision
Harrisburg May 16 Governor Pattison has until Monday to decide on disposition of several Pittsburg street bills approved by the Legislature and sent to the Executive for signature. The charters bill, recalled by the Legislature, was to be vetoed due to two subjects and other objectionable features.
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Ofe Supreme Court
Pittsburg
The Dispath Directory | Contents and notices of the issue
The Dispath Directory outlines the issue structure with nine pages of local telegraphic and cable news, classified sections like Want and For Sale Columns, plus society world notes and special features. It lists Reed’s interview, a New York mall robbery, confession of a liar, and assorted literary and household items with page references and author names such as Fannie B. Ward and Grace Walsh.
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Reed
Cable
Stanley
Rae Eaecant
New York
Fares
Jossin Meuluaton
Wilkie
Ruy
Grance Hopugs
Petition Circulates Asking Inquiry Into Heber Newton Doctrines
A formal petition signed by Episcopal Church representatives asks Bishop Potter to appoint a commission to inquire into alleged doctrinal and disciplinary violations by Rev. Heber Newton of All Souls, New York. The document aims to clarify church teaching and may foreshadow an ecclesiastical trial, with signers from broad and high church groups seeking a transparent assessment.
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The
Episcopal Church
Pental
New York
Heber Newton
MacQueary
Potter
Heber Mice
E. Walpole Warren
George H. Houghton
Henry C. Potter
D. D
D. L
Wuerrens
Protestant Episcopal Church
Doings of the Scotch-Irish in Louisville Meeting
May 14 at the Scotch-Irish Congress Dr. McIntosh spoke on The Scotch-Irish of the Past Present and Future. John Echols received telegrams of regret. Prof. T M Hawes read an original poem by Mrs Sophie dedicated to Rev T K Witherspoole a fiscal descendant of John Knox. The will close tomorrow with a Covenanters meeting.
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Louisville
Scotch- Congress
McIntosh
John Echols
T. M. Hawes
Sophie
T. K. Witherspooe
John Knox
O Covenanters
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