Count Herbert Bismarck Eyes America for Copyright Clash
A dispatch notes Count Herbert Bismarck seeking a American visit while criticizing U S copyright practices as theft. It describes his view of the Fatherland's Africa policy, his father's resignation, Hinzpeter influence, and German aims in Africa with cautious signals on future power.
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Prince Bismarck
Count Herbert
America
United States
Loxpox
St. Petersburg
Fatherland
Bismarck
DispaTou
Gulf of Mexico
Labrador
Sandy Hook
California
Jess
Germany
Herbert
Hinzpeter
Hirzpeter
Emeror
Bismarcks
Count Bismarck
American Copyright League
Emin Pasha
Stanley
Africa
Kaiser
England
East
Post Office
Riot at New Tipperary Disrupts Nationalist Visit
In May 25 events at Limerick Junction and New Tipperary two thousand people gathered to confront Nationalist MPs Messia Dillon and O'Brien and seven colleagues. Police failed to stop the crowd at first, then dispersed the later meeting with batons. bombs exploded during a banquet but caused no injuries.
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Mr. O'Brien
O'Brien
National School
International Arbitration Conference to Open July 23
The International Arbitration Conference will start July 23 at the Hotel Metropole in England's capital. It will include 100 members such as representatives from the British Parliament and legislatures of America, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland.
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Sorpos
Emperor injuries after carriage accident with Prince
May 25 report says the Emperor, riding with the Prince of Saxe Meiningen, was thrown from a carriage when a horse shied. He landed on his right arm but both he and the Prince escaped serious harm.
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Saxe-Meiningen
Emperor William to Visit Peterhof for Ten Days
Emperor William will travel to Peterhof arriving on August 24 for a ten day visit as guest of the Czar. He will stay ten days, meeting with the Russian sovereign and viewing imperial ceremonies during the stay.
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Czar
Beers
Mark
Emperor William
Peterhof
Ecuador to Receive Financial Aid Amid Looming Bankruptcy
May 25 Panama report on Ecuador facing imminent bankruptcy as foreign bondholders fail to gain support. International Bank and Bank of Ecuador propose arrangements granting 200 000 sucres monthly to cover national expenses.
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Panama
Ecuador
International Bank
Bank of Ecuador
Woman abducted after Gloucester City assault attempt
A Pittsburgh resident reports a 22 year old wife arriving in Philadelphia for her sick mother was lured by a stranger to Gloucester City. She says a woman guided her to a hotel where she was drugged and abducted by a man and others while her pocketbook containing 610 dollars was stolen. Firearms were exchanged but no arrests were made.
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Dmeratce
Philadelphia
Gloucester City
William C. Hawkins
Mr. Hawkins
Charles Fowke
Mr. Hankins
Mr. Fowke
Graund Street
Gloucester
Hydrophobia Epidemic Strikes Breeps Area
May 25 report from Breeps Ja describes a hydrophobia outbreak with many dogs roaming. farmer John Eyne relates a mad dog chase where a white mare pursued a buckboard, the pursued vehicle escaping after a passenger train distracted the animal. the dog was shot and killed by section men.
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Breeps
John Eyne
Ryne
Ryno
Grand stand collapse injures crowd at Three Rivers Park
At Three Rivers Park near Syracuse a grand stand collapsed after a baseball game between Syracuse and Louisville. About 2,100 spectators rushed to the train when roughly 20 feet of seating tumbled, injuring 50 or more and trapping several people. No fatalities reported though many sustained bruises. George N. Kuntzsch suffered a badly jammed left leg amid the chaos.
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Syracuse
Three Rivers Park
Louisville
George N. Kuntzsch
New York
Frazer
Barcom and Ramsey
Three Rivers Grounds
Vitriol Attack Feared in Entridge. Fiends Target Fischer Home
A vitriol attack injured Miss Anna Fischer at her home in Entre Pennsylvania as her fiancé was shot and urged to flee the country. Local authorities report White Caps involvement and promise quick action amid rising tension and fear.
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Entre
John Fischer
Anna Fischer
Death of Four Strangers in Street Mystery
At 2 o'clock this morning four men fell on the sidewalk on the way to the hospital and died. The telegraph envelope indicates one is English from Selma Alabama. The body awaits identification. Morue
Pension Agent Lemon On Trial For Mail Regulation Violations
In Washington a heated clash between Postmaster General Wanamaker and Chicago editor Patterson over Lemon the pension agent's alleged mail violations is reported. Patterson claims Lemon sent sample copies by mail to influence claims, violating postal rules. An ensuing debate centers on enforcement and possible court action.
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Chicago
Lemon
Wanamaker
Washington
Patterson
United States Mail
National Tribune
George E. Lemon
Department
United States
Congress
Pees
Hazen
Judge Tyner
Mr. Wanamaker
Senate Finance Committee Stretched By Calls For Tariff Hearings
Washington May 25 The Senate Finance Committee faces persistent pressure from manufacturers and importers seeking hearings on tariff bill clauses. At Senator McMillen's urging a hearing was held last Thursday for fine cut tobacco interests. Despite attempts to keep discussions confidential, committee members find it hard to dodge persistent agents seeking amendments as Ways and Means had earlier approved several changes.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
McMillen
Ways and Means
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Hearing Request Claims Sanction by Mr McMillen
A party applying to the committee for a hearing asserts his claim has received the sanction of Mr McMillen. The committee will grant few hearings before reporting the bill.
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McMillen
Surplus Replaced by Deficit in Expected Budget
Conservative lawmakers warn that appropriations will exceed government revenues next year. Treasury data show revenue at 450.4 million while regular and permanent appropriations total about 424.6 million, with deficits potentially pushing shortfall toward 97 million or more.
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Treasury Department
Senate
House
Senate set to take up naval bill and liquor packaging
WaAsHIndon May 25. The Senate will consider the naval appropriation bill as unfinished business after a lengthy debate. An attack on the three battleships’ funding is anticipated from Democrats. Senator Wilson's original packages liquor bill becomes special order for Tuesday. The silver bill faces uncertainty in hearings this week.
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Waashindon
Senate
Wilson
American Baptist Meeting Announces Missionary Assignments
Rev. T Edwin Brown delivered the annual sermon before the American Baptist Missionary Union in Onic a Go May 25. Six men were introduced and named for foreign fields including W H Cossum to China W W Cochran e to Upper Burma Charles Hadley to Newton Institute P M Johnson to India Thomas Moody to Upper Congo and William Dring to Assam. Twenty seven others were appointed to go this year not present at the meeting.
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T. Edwin Brown
D. D
Providence
R. I
American Baptist Missionary Union
W. H. Cossum
Miltoneologica Min
China
W. W. Cochrane
Enchanted Theological Seminary
Upper Burmah
Charles Hadley
Newton Institution
P. M. Johnson
Missouri
India
Thomas Moody
Rochester Seminary
Upper Congo
William Dring
Kansas
Assam
Monument to Hendricks Unveiling Set for July First
Indianapolis May 253 The date fixed for unveiling the monument of the late Vice President Hendricks on the State House grounds is July 1. United States Senator Turpie will deliver the address and invitations extend to the President ex Presidents Vice Presidents Cabinet members Govs of all States and the general public.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Hendricks
State House
United States
Turpie
Fate of a hard drinker ends in suicide leap
Youngstown report says James Liddy a 28-year-old laborer leaped from a bridge at midnight and drowned in the eastern river after a night of drinking. He had begged his mother for money to continue the debauch and warned he would drown himself before morning. He was unmarried.
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Russia
France
England
Germany
Bismarck
Herbert Bismarck
Foreign Office
Friedrichsruhe
Youngstown
James Liddy
Liddy
Wreck Near Paoli Kills Two Workers Injures Several
A Missouri Kansas and Texas freight wreck between Paoli and Parsons followed a raised switch by repair workers. Engineer Cassidy died of scalds and Fireman Downes died from head and facial injuries. Brakeman Delans remains badly injured but alive.
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Paoli
Kay
Missouri, Kansas
Texas
Parsons
Cassidy
Downes
Delans
Big Robbery in Kentucky Stirs Local Town
May 25. Lawrenceburg Ky. reports a major theft. A stamp deputy, W. O. Petty, received a check from Joey for door stamps ten days ago. The check was taken to Petty’s case. A week later the check and other valuables disappeared, with suspects seen leaving the area. No arrests reported yet.
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Lawrenceburg
Joey
W. O. Petty
Petty
Reduction of Cable Rates
Adelaide reports at a postmasters conference a resolution seeks to share losses with the company and the empire amid rate reductions.
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Adelaide
Postmasters’ Conference
Franklin County primary result remains unsettled
In Chambersburg May 25 the Delamater and anti-Delamater forces claim victory amid uncertain tallies. Delegates show mixed support with many contested votes. County leaders predict influence from county officials on governorship fate as the convention nears.
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Chambersburg
Seiders
A. N. Pomeroy
Stone
Hastings
Fever Heat in Fayette Delivers Party Slate Speculation
Politically charged Uniontown reports feverish activity ahead of the Democratic primaries and later Republican contests in Fayette County. The Democratic slate centers on Col. Searight and figures like McKee Beatty and Kain, with Buttermore and Morgan lagging. Prothonotary seat ally Witt stands uncontested, while Treasurer race strings against Searight complicate plans. Republican focus narrows to Register and Recorder with Miller and Angell as leading contenders.
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Unioniows
Fayette County
Uniontown
Searight
Assembly
Joseph A. McKee
Dunbar
Michael P. Kain
Upper Tyrone Township
Isbor
Dr. Smith Buttermore
Connellsville
D. P. Morgan
A. J. Stewart
Smithfield
Stewart
Buttermore
Morgan
Henry A. Witt
Rand Recorder
John Thorndell
Colonel Searight
J. 5. Douglas
Silas R. Pervins
Masontown
Benton L. Miller
Springfield Township
Register and Recorder
John B. Miller
L. E Angell
En Haven
Miller
Stone Delegates Vote Split in Butler County
Eleven of 56 precincts report for the State Convention with Fleeger 887 and McMarlin 608 leading Stone sentiment while Bell 375 Dindinger 295 Delamater supporters and Ritter 257 anti Delamater. Final result awaited as returns come in tomorrow.
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Butler
Fleeger
McMarlin
Bell
Dindinger
Ritter
Montoot h or Hastings Likely to Win County Delegates
Special telegram from Scottdale on May 25 reports a warm race for the Republican nomination for Commissioner in Westmoreland County. H L Bair of South Huntington is viewed as a likely successful candidate, and observers expect either Mon tooth or Hastings to secure the delegates for Governor.
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Westmoreland County
Scottdale
H. L Bair
South Huntington
Prett E Sepange
Montooth
Henings
Blast Furnace Explosion at Illinois Steel Works
In Chicago on May 25 a blast furnace explosion at Illinois Steel Works left five workmen badly burned and crushed. August Mullen hoffer died. Michael Quinlan Henry Ayers John Brunski and Michael Fitsmorris were injured. The collapse sent molten steel and a 75 foot blast into the yard as workers fled.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Works
August Mullenhoffer
Michael Quinlan
Henry Ayers
John Brunski
Michael Fitsmorris
Murderer and thief identified in prison as Denver robber Wells
Mansfield King, jailed in Clayton Missouri, is identified as Wells the Denver bank robber who seized 21 000 in cash from the First National Bank of Denver in March 1889. Cashier Moffatt and assistant cashier Otis later recognized him after a barber shaved his beard. King awaits transfer to Denver once well enough to travel.
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Denver
St. Louis
H. C. Otis
Clayton
King
Otis
Wells
St. Louis County
Mr. Moffatt
Moffatt
Weils
Weiss
Ralls County
Seeking Closer Union Among Railway Unions in Indy
In Indianapolis May 25 a landmark gathering of about 500 delegates from Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and Michigan met at Tomlinson Hall to push federation of railway orders. J B Maynard urged federation as logical and protective while avoiding surrender of existing benefits. Past Grand Master W D Robinson cited proven gains from organized action. Secret discussions followed the public address.
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Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Conductors, Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Brotherhood of Railroad
J. B. Maynard
W. D. Robinson
The
Brotherhood of Engineers
Central Labor Union debates into politics for fall
New York May 25 The Central Labor Union discussed its political path for next fall. Speakers argued the union is free of professional agitators and backed a fair ballot law. A nine member committee will study practical methods and report in two weeks.
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New York
Central Labor Union
Archibald
Ular
Thata
Membe
Central Union
City of Rome Wins Seven Days Five Hours Four Minutes
The City of Rome defeats Aurania and Alaska in the transatlantic style ocean race to Fire Island. Times: City of Rome T days 6s 4m, Aurania 7d 6h 26m, Alaska 7d 8h 40m. Also report of George Rose in Wabasha attempting morphine overdose. he is found unconscious and may recover.
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New York
City of Rome
Aurania
Alaska
Fire Island
Wapbasa
Iyp
George Rose
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System
Escaped Belmont County Prisoners Stirs St. Clairsville Report
All criminals confined in Belmont county prison escaped today. Among them were William Ro Bebinsor convicted of manslaughter Mike Deora and Eddie Combs highway robbers Abe Boston Louis Nolte and William y burglars.
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St. Clairsville
Ohio
Belmont County
William Ro Bebinsor
Mike Deora
Eddie Combs
Abe Boston
Louis Nolte
William Y
Dredge Menge Burns at St. Rosalie Plantations
New Orleans May 25 The dredge Menge owned by Hon T D Wilkinson burned at St Rosalie plantation Friday. There were 500 pounds of dynamite in the cabin which exploded. No lives were lost.
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New Orleans
T. D. Wilkinson
St. Rosalie Plantation
Locating the Blame at Haymarket Memorial Talk
In Caicaco on May 25 the Socialista held a Sunday meeting discussing the dynamite at Haymarket. A resolution declared the explosive by law was enacted by opponents of pardons for Fielden Schwab and Neebe.
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Caicaco
Haymarket
The
Socialista
Fielden
Schwab
Neebe
Disturbing 2 Sent May Stir Jealousy and Trouble
A puzzling message traces rising envy as the Disturbing 2 looms, hinting at hidden motives and potential clashes. Readers sense mounting tension and possible conflict ahead.
Presbyterian General Assembly weighs revision clash for Westminster Confession
A heated struggle looms as a nominating committee of 25 ministers and 10 elders, split roughly between revisionists and anti revisionists, prepares to choose a 15–member revision committee. The process may shift to a broader battle in the Assembly with party lines likely to shape future debates over the confession.
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Committee of Revision
Presbyterian General Assembly
Saratoga
John Hall
W.G. T. Shedd
Patton
C. W. Hodge
Warfield
W. H. Green
Is His Old Home Again Pedestrian Reaches Cumberland
Harrison Warner aged 89 arrives in Cumberland with his red wheelbarrow after a long walk from McConnellsville Ohio to Baltimore. Born October 7, 1801 in Easton Maryland he plans to visit relatives including Aunt Betsy and his daughter in Richmond after a stop in Baltimore. He has previously walked from Baltimore to Ohio in 1819 and traveled about 272 miles so far on this trek.
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Cumberland
Harrison Warner
McConnellsville
Baltimore
Warner
Easton
Sunt
Betsy
Sands
Harrison
Grantaville
Frost
Cumber
Ohio
Legion
Connellaville
Benny
Richmond
Daughter
Decker Found Guilty In Hancock County Trial
Sherman Decker was found guilty after a hotly contested Hancock county trial. The defendant, who turned state's evidence months ago, denied any confession while on the stand. The jury listened about two hours and returned a conviction as other co-defendants await further proceedings.
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Hancock County
Sherman Decker
Decker
White Co
Nestorian Steamer Aims For Glasgow Run Tonight
Philadelphia May 25 The British steamer Nestorian bound for Glasgow remains at the dock as tug support lines up for a high water departure this evening with hopes of completing cargo handling.
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Philadelphia
Nestorian
Glasgow
Persettere
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