No Lesson Learned From Defeat in State Legislation
A long editorial laments lack of leadership in the legislature as Republicans struggle to unify on key bills. It notes the Baker ballot measure, Taggart tax bill, and corporate property taxation diverge between houses, with promises in the party platform left unfulfilled and the need for action before adjournment. The piece urges stronger effort to boost school funding and pass pending tax measures.
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Han
House Committee
Senate
House
Senate Pionice Committee
Iet Foll
Republican Party
Granger
Ballot reform pledge debate and county finance promises
The piece discusses using county funds from taxes on interest and retail licenses to cover jury and jail expenses, and state support for indigent insane in county alms houses. It weighs a Baker ballot bill, argues for an official ballot free from intimidation, and critiques the push for a new constitution while urging the legislature to honor pledges. A separate note covers a tragic sibling death discovery near Dunning Blaine county.
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Baker
House
Henuy Hall
AN ALL SORTS CONVENTION AND NATIONAL UNION CALL
Delegates from nearly all political and labor groups invited as a National Union Conference aims to decide independent political action on finance transport labor and land. Calls from Farmers Alliance People's Party Knights of Labor and others reflect debate over forming a third party amid credential disputes and shifting coalitions.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Dcgla
Fla
The
Citizens’ Alliance
Knights of Labor
Colored Farmers’ Alliance
St. Louis
Decemb
St Louis
People's Party of
Indiana
American Federation of Labor, Trades Unions and Trades Assemblies
Federation of Railway Employes
Citizens’ Alliance of Kansas
Thedford Search For Lost Girls In Sand Hills
In Thedford Nebraska Thomas county the entire male population joined a search for two missing Hammond sisters aged eight and ten. After wandering the sand hills while returning from a sister’s home the younger girl was found partly buried in sand at a hill’s foot. The older girl had carried her sister before being located. The effort spanned Sunday to Thursday with fast-moving leads and renewed searches.
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Omaha
Thedford
Thomas County
John Hammond
Surroun
Disgusting Crowd Infiltrates Richmond as Moonshine Witnesses Arrive
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Couisetox May 17 reports about 500 people, moonshine defendants and witnesses, brought to the city by revenue officers. The audience, including men and women with barefooted, filthy conditions, fill streets and government buildings, provoking public anger and plans to protest to Washington.
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Distatch
Couisetox
United States Revenue
Custom House
Washington
Daughter of a King Aged in London Workhouse Death
The mother of Miss Caroline Guelph, once connected to George III, dies in a London workhouse amid stories of a proposed marriage to George IV not legally recognized due to a royal succession law. Records at Kensington church mention the union, but Parliament barred it, leaving Caroline in poverty after living at 41 Parkhurst Row, Rye Lane, Peckham.
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Dunlap
Canle Company
London
Caroline Guelph
George TV
Kensington
George III
Great Britain
Caroline
Victoria
Miss Caroline
Park
Hurst Row
Rye Lane
Peckham
Hope for Briggs From Committee to Judicially Investigate Case
Eleven Presbyterians named by Moderator Shearer form the investigative committee for Professor Briggs. Members Birch Lampe Stevenson and others align against Briggs doctrinal views, giving the inquiry prosecutorial weight. The panel will decide trial procedure for heresy and report at the June 8 meeting.
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New York
Briggs
Shearer Sod
G. W. F. Birch
J. J. Lampe
B. F. Lample
J. J. Stevenson
Add McCook
Lampe
Prof. Stevenson
Dr. Briggs
Sample
McCook
Portable residence built for Governor of German East Africa
Berlin May 17. Next week the government steamer will depart Hamburg with the new portable residence for the Governor of German East Africa. The wooden building can be divided if needed and cost about $300,000 to construct. An army of engineers and workmen will sail to Dares Balaam. Lieutenant Wissman writes plaintive letters about his dispute with Emin Pasha and recalls his claim to recall the Pasha lacking public support. Donations for Wissman’s fleet on the Victoria Nyangsa are lagging amid Emin’s unease and the Kaiser’s indifference, signaling the end of Wissman’s efforts.
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Berlin
Hamburg
German East Africa
Dares Balaam
Wissman
Africa
Emin Pasha
Emin
Americans Flock to Berlin Ahead of Prussian Season
Distinction Americans descend on Berlin as the season nears. Henry Villard and family occupy the Kaiserhof front suite alongside ambassadors and ministers including the French, Swiss, Brazilian, Greek, and Brazilian legations. Oregon’s James P. Morrey returns to his former Berlin residence, while the Montgomerys and Horace White of the New York Evening Post meet Minister Phelps before White departs for Constantinople.
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DY Duvlap
Berlie
Berlin
Henry Villard
Lord
Herbette
Roth
Boardman
Prince Radolin
Madame Rangahe
James P. Mon’ery
Oregon
Kaiserhof
Montgomerys
Horace White
New York Evening Post
Phelps
White
Constantinople
Mehan Withdraws from Gentlemen’s Side at County Meeting
The announcement states Mr. Mehan, from the department of the Soe car, decided to withdraw from the gentleman’s side and join the at large senior in many contingenti ous places in the county. The Mary borough gathering saw 20 addresses presented to Mr. Parnell. Richard Lalor, MP for the Leix division of Queen’s County, presided over the meeting as numerous spirited speeches followed.
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Mehan
Maryborough
Parnell
Richard Lalor
Leix
Queen's County
Czarewitch attacked in Japan over shrine visit with boots on
The Czarewitch and Prince George visited Buddhist shrines in Otsu with their boots on. A policeman Thunda attacked the Czarewitch with a sword but was felled by guards as Japanese wrested the weapon away. The Czarewitch’s injury has healed. the Chief Bonze complained of the offense before guards. Also reports of a new Armenian volcano eruption threaten Trebizonde refugees, and tariff debate in the French Chamber drags on with little progress.
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Tokio
Czarewitch
Thunds
Otsu
Prince George
Bonze
Thunda
Ganellion
Bonse
Crarewitch
Dir-Viewmne Siecle
Marseilles
Trebizonde
Armenia
Nimrod
Van
Chamber of Deputies
Bomoeli
Pretty romance anchors Dr Gregory marriage in New Haven
Special telegram reports the wedding of Dr Charles W. Gregory and Elizabeth Coe in New Haven. Gregory, a 58 year old veterinary surgeon from England, arrived years ago and found success. Elizabeth Coe, a lively attractive mulatto, saved him from surf near Newport last summer. The ceremony occurred at Cedar Street home with Rev Meserve officiating. Elizabeth wore satin, diamonds, and bouquet. a large check for 1,000 from her father Sidney Coe accompanied the wedding gifts.
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Dr. Gregory
ATCN
New Haves
Charles W. Gregory
Elizabeth Coe
Gregory
England
Newport
Sidney Coe
Royal
Murder Attempt on Mrs Duncan Near Carnavon Wales
A Dunlap reporter in Salwyddelan reports doctors have little hope for Mrs. Duncan's recovery after multiple skull bones were removed by Dr. Roberts. She cries for her mother. two male relatives in Birmingham and Sheffield arrived. Police possess sensational evidence from quarryman Evans amid rumors of a relationship involving Mr. Duncan and an unknown woman.
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UY Dunlap
CADLE
Lexpos
Duncan
Carnagvon
Wales
Dunlap
Salwyddelan
Doncan
Pati Wnt
Roberts
North Wales
Mrs. Duncan
Chilean Warship Esmeralda at Acapulco Amid Itata Chase
Reports from Acapulco indicate the Chilean warship Esmeralda and the American cruiser Charleston are anchored near the harbor entrance with no confirmed Itata sighting. An Esmeralda officer hinted the Itata is safe and coal supplies may decide further moves as Navy officials reorganize command to Admiral McCann.
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City of
Mexico
Charleston
Acapulco
United States
Esmeralda
Itata Coa
Ate
Mexican Porta
Ion Deceum
Ipulos
Remy
Stata
Washington
Itata
Acapulcon
McCann
Baltimore
Ignique
Chile
Sancisco
Tata
Ana
Chilean
Brown
San Francisco
Commodore McCann
Navy Department
Itate
Admiral McCann
Secre Tracy
McCain
Pacific
South Atlantic
Thie staking foe fame on horseback voyage
Gwascher, a Westphalian native now in Brandon Minnesota, asks Sorst authorities to fund a round the world horseback tour. He promises to saddle up from Sancisco to Shang hai and Havre to New York, seeking honor for his birthplace. Local papers dub the plan American Hombug and The Fraud on Horseback.
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Brernx
Gwascher
Sorst
Westphalia
Brandon
Minn
Sancisco
Shanghai
Havre
New York
Switchmen Delay Action After Conspiracy Claim
Northwestern switchmen leaders condemn council decision to call out trainmen, discuss possible federation withdrawal. Grand Master Sweeney accuses trainmen and firemen officials of a diabolical conspiracy, vows to bide time and exact repayment.
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Cnicasco
Supreme Council of the United Orders
L 8
Switehumen
Sweeney
Switchmen’s Association
Northwestern Railroad
Baron Somoskey Fugitive Arab Baron Poseur in Paris
Vienna papers claim Baron Somoskey is a fugitive from Austrian justice living at the Hotel Continental in Paris. He adopts the name Victor Boysey, presents himself as an American citizen, and asserts a name change with the consent of the New York County Court while posing as a rich American.
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DY Dunlap
Berlin
Vienna
Baron Somoskey
Paris
Victor Boysey
New York
Snow and Sleet Ravage England Weather Bites Crops
Loxpox, May 17, reports fearfully cold weather in mid May with snow and sleet alternating across regions. Crops damaged by the cold and sleet, influenza fears rising amid the poor conditions. Weather chaos and potential epidemics draw concern.
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Dunlaf
Canle Company
Loxpox
Muskegon Fire Destroys Stone Court House and More
May 17 Muskegon Michigan reports a major fire that devastated a stone courthouse valued at 50 000 dollars with 35 000 dollars of coverage. Firefighters fought flames through the night as residents offered shelter and aid to the homeless. Total losses and insurance claims are not yet tallied but estimated at 500 000 dollars and 300 000 dollars respectively.
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Muskegon
Mica
Stone Court House
A Scoffer at Royalty Sentenced for Mocking Prince
Br Rupy reports a Gera citizen received eight months in prison for suggesting the Prince of Reuss might emigrate to the land of the Hottentots. He said he would refuse to acknowledge the prince as a superior being reigning by the grace of God.
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Hottentot
Dunlap
Br Rupy
Gera
Reuss
Blaine Shows Signs of Improvement in May Report
Secretary Blaine's gout is easing and his general condition improves with hopes for a possible discharge this week. He rests in bed in the afternoon and takes a lounge, as Mrs. Damrosch and Dr. Dennis staff note.
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New York
Blaine
Dammrosch
Mr. Blaine
Parnell Well Received at Maryborough Demonstration
Mr Parnell attended a demonstration today at Maryborough Queen s county and met with an excellent reception. A sensation was created yesterday as crowds gathering to hear his speeches filled the streets in a display of support for the Irish leader.
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Dunlap's Cable Company
Dublin
Parnell
Maryborough
Queen's County
Strike Threat at Dobson Mills Amid Labor Turmoil
In Philadelphia on May 17 1500 workers at Dobson's mills Falls of Schuylkill threaten to strike over work conditions and pay. Report notes that female operators and management relationships are involved, with tensions rising as talks stall and expected actions loom tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Dobson's Mills
Schuylkill
Ian Manningham
Bradford
Steamer Newbern Encounters Person Seeking Supply
Las Dreoo May 17 Purser Walter aboard the steamer Newbern reports a person looking for a supply was met during the voyage. Detailed circumstances remain unclear in the fragments available.
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Newbern
Las Dreoo
Walter
Mayor seeks recall of consul exequatur in New Orleans
May 17 New Orleans Mayor Shakespeare sends Governor Nichols a letter urging recall of Consul Corte's exequatur. He accuses Corte of inciting riot, withholding criminal information, and being an element of war to the community. He requests action by Secretary of State and President, citing prior communications and a grand jury response.
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New Oscass
Shakespeare
Nichols
T. Nichols
Loulalana
Pitt
Orleans
Hennessy
P. Corte
Grand Jury
Peng Pee Mt
Trajan
Acta
Department of Police
Jnsuics
Washington
Corte
Paul
Henos Fales Roche
New Orleans
Negro miners arrive to take white workers’ places in Oregon mines
At Stone Siding near 50 miles from town 400 black miners and families arrived overnight to work the Oregon Improvement Company mines at Franklin They were recruited in Havana and brought to replace white workers who had joined a strike after a failed contract attempt by Superintendent T B Corey The strike spread as news spread and miners quit while manager O J Smith warned guards would outnumber workers to protect the mines if needed
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Corey
Core
Rane
O. J. Smith
The
Oregon Improvement Company
Welcome rain in Kansas lifts crop outlook
Kansas crop reporters report worsening conditions over weeks then soaking rains sweep the wheat belt. From Larned to Independence telegrams say good rains fell and are still falling in places, moving eastward toward a full state wetting by tomorrow. Despite hoped relief, insect damage may limit gains and total wheat yield could still be 40 to 50 million bushels.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Wheat Belt
Larned
Hutchinson
Topeks
Ellsworth
Salina
Abilene
McPherson
Great Bend
Delphos
Independence
Field Near Recovery After Heart Trouble
Special telegram reports David Dudley Field improving at home after heart illness. Dr Burt notes Mr Field out of bed and reading newspapers at luncheon. Family observes better condition and hopes for relaxation of illness with favorable weather and plans for a longer stroll tomorrow.
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Dispatch
New York
David Dudley Field
Burt
Mr. Field
Field
Youth Shot by Friend in Accidental Firing
A Philadelphia telegram reports 15 year old David Lopas dead from a bullet to the brain at his home. His 14 year old friend James Pitts is detained at the First district awaiting rover action after the accidental shooting.
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Philadelphia
David Lopas
James Pitts
Murder at a Picnic Leaves Man Dead in Riot
Seven men are jailed in McKeesport after a Saturday picnic riot at Auberle grove ends in Henry Schample dying from brain concussion. Arrested are Shafer, Cherry, Fiddler, Gray, Rothersoff, Quinn, and Andre. coroner to conduct an inquest in McKeesport.
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Henry Schample
Auberle
East End
McKeesport
Thomas Shafer
Stewart Cherry
Charles Fiddler
James Gray
Samuel Rothersoff
Thomas Quinn
Tom Andre
Morrison
Rothercuff
Quinn
Schample
Rotherauff
Cherry
Shample
Essow
Schafer
Fisldin
Heer
Akpll
Welseer Alley
Demmiler
Henry
McDowell
Atlantic City
Mck Rt
Negro mob surrounds jail after omnibus driver death
On May 17 in Wrimi ecros Sheriff Stedman called 20 armed deputies as crowds of negroes gathered near the jail to free Kit Huggins the omnibus driver killed by a child. Police and militia arrived, alarms sounded, and by 3 AM the crowd dispersed with 12 to 15 arrests and quiet restored.
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Wrimi
Ecros
Kit Huggins
Stedman
Officer Hall
Fover
Richard
Witon Light Infantry
Debarred From Landing Immigrants Stopped At New York
Officials report about 1 800 undesirable immigrants have been debarred by inspectors since April 1 in New York. The figure, while not large, serves as a warning to steamship companies to thoroughly check passengers before boarding.
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New York
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Lo&t
Sand Hills
Covington
Tpon
Czaftwitch
Tarifp
Germany
ST Dunlap’s Cable Company
Japan
French
the Seat OF War
Valparaigo
Balmaceda
Caldera Bay
Almirante Andett
Valdez Vergara
Peru
Bank of
Tarapaca
Arica
Cape San Lucas
San Jol Gabo
Wansome
Cand Siaoppemeied van Pg
von Helms
Cable Company
Muskegon's
Losa
Salvador
Tocolonga
Jose Alayo Silva
Apaneca
Dobson
Arery
W. &. Tillbrook
Stewart
Rotheranff
O Eace
Tommy Quinn
Pittsburg
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