Bismarck diplomacy aims at Austria Russia accord over Bulgaria
Berlin reports assure permanent accord between Austria and Russia, with a Berlin Innsbruck sequence of visits showing a path to settlement. Moscow, Vienna and Berlin actors discuss Bulgaria control while Italy debates cession of Trentino as price for adhesion and balance of power.
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Bismarck
Bulgaria
Italy
Trentino
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Austria
Russia
Count Kalnoky
Friedrichsruhe
William
Monza
Constantinople
Willian
Francis Joseph
Innsbruck
Herzeovins
Crispi
Bismarc
Trilvy
Hkalnoky
Snestes
Bosnia
Prince Ferdinand
Count Berbert Bismarck
Potsdam
Porte
Benrie
Italiy
Reichstag
Foreign Office
Count Balochy
J Esther Lloyd
Vienna Foreign Office
Count Andrassy
Kalnoky
Vienna
Lander Bank
Sofia
Ferdinand
Count Herert Bismarck
Count Taafe
Viennsa
Count Herbert
Count Tuafe
Pesth
Toaiay
Tuafe
Tee
Herr von Roetticher
Interior
Fredrichernhe
Aleaarel
Sueren Electoral N
Energy
Leipsic
Bavaria
Artist Koppay paints Princess and Count Herbert portrait
The Hungarian artist Koppay is at work on a portrait of Princess and her son Count Herbert likely in the period around December. The Chancellor appears in home dress with a plain coat and a supporting pose, highlighting a scene of characterful expression.
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Coblens
Darmstadt
Koppay
Count Herbert
Mrs Parnell in penury at Ironsides estate
The story reports Delia Stewart Parnell mother of Charles Stewart Parnell is near starving at Ironsides the late Commodore Stewart estate. She is isolated amid mortgage and unpaid taxes facing sale by December 1. Doctor notes congestion of brain and heart as she eats vegetables without bread. A benefit by Scanlon the actor is planned to help.
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Borpextowyx
N. J
Delia Stewart Parnell
Charles Stewart Parnell
Ironsides
Commodore Stewart
Bordentown
Carslakes
Trenton
Fidward Stewart
Stewart
Abrs
Parnell
Mozart Jenkins
Philadelphia
Scanlon
Ingalls Faces Tough Fight for Senate Seat in Kansas
In Topeka on November 16, Senator Ingalls confronts a hard battle as Kansas Republicans debate resubmission of prohibition. Judge J C Foster resigns to join the push, signaling a strong canvass against Ingalls while the legislature will be chosen next year.
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Topeka
Ingalls
Senate
Kansas
Incolls
Salem
J. C. Foster
United States Circuit Court
Mormon oath cases hear Wilford Woodruff and Orson Pratt
The November 16 session in Salt Lake City featured Wilford Woodruff’s prayer at St. George Temple dedication denouncing the U S government and predicting its destruction along with Orson Pratt’s sermon claiming God’s kingdom is the sole legal authority. Apostle John Henry Smith testified no disloyal oaths were given and the defense rested.
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SaLt Lake
Utah
Wilford Woodruff
St. George Temple
United States
Orson Pratt
John Henry Smith
Joseph
Hiram Smith
Elder Clark
Work of the K of L Assembly in Atlanta
In Atlanta on November 16 the Knights of Labor assembly reviewed funds. The mileage fund, once overdrawn by 8000 dollars, is now repaid with 14000 dollars credited. The educational fund raised by 15 cent subscriptions has been spent and no firm plan for further fundraising exists. Next week will discuss broader matters.
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Atlanta
Knights of Labor
Knights
Trouble Ahead for Prize Fight Cases in Richburg
The sheriff and deputies summon witnesses for the next term of court as 60 criminal cases remain, with 10 alleging aiding and abetting prize fighting at Richburg.
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Purvis
Marss
Richburg
Fire destroys dining hall at A and M College
A large two story dining hall at A and M College in Starkeville burned today causing about 5000 dollars in loss. This marks the fourth fire at Ge on the opening of the present term.
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Starkeville
Miss
M. College
Honesty in Politics in New York Election Contests
In Delaware county a tight Assembly race between Judge Isaac H Maynard and James Ballantine hinged on 105 illegal ballots printed on calendar paper with green ink, which could have swung the result. Maynard refused to accept a certificate unless the true vote showed a plurality, criticizing returning board methods and stressing that elections rest on popular votes.
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Middletown
N. Y
State Assembly
Delaware County
Assembly
Isaac H. Marnard
Washington
James Ballantine
Sidney
Jaodge Maynard
Board of County
Maynard
First sod turned as Nicaragua canal project advances
The week between October 28 reports the formal turning of the first sod for the Nicaragua canal, continued canal work inspection, and a San Juan Del Norte arrival of the Nicaragua Government Commission to assess progress since June 3. American engineers plan a three mile rock cut linking oceans, with peace talks between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Local enterprises grow, including English Bank of Nicaragua, American Bank of Hoadley, Ingalls & Co, and Nicaragua Mail Steam and Transportation. An ice factory is formed and electric light plans discussed, with no vice district activity noted.
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San Juan
Nicaragcua
Nicaragua Canal
San Juan del Norte
Nicaraguan Canal Company
Construction Corps
New World
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Managua
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Bank of Nicaragua
American Bank of Hoadley, Ingalls & Co
Nicaragua Mail, Steam and Transportation Company
Air Tight Cinch In Telegraph Race Tap Seizure
New York detectives seized 30 battery cells and a complete telegraph setup at 115 Chrystie Street. Two unnamed men rented a third floor room and tapped Western Union wires to read race news early. Landlady alerted police. batteries paid to J H Bonnell and addressed to Frank Murray. No arrests yet.
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Dietatch
New York
Connor
Schlattman
Eldridge Street
Chrystie Street
Western Union
J. H. Bonnell
Liberty Street
Frank Murray
Confiscated Jesuit Property in Quebec Rift
Ottawa reports Premier Mercier of Quebec pursued an ulterior motive in confiscated Jesuit estates. He allegedly incorporated the Jesuits and paid indemnity while reserving Champ De Mars for imperial troops. Mercier argues Jesuits ceded claims to Quebec and hopes courts return property to the province.
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Ottawa
O.T
Mercier
Quebec
Hao
Champ de Mars
Montreal
Domision
Province of
Boy Hunter John Kerruish Dead In Accident
John F. Kerruish aged 14 son of prominent Cleveland attorney W. E. Kerruish was killed while hunting when his unloaded gun discharged while he sat on a rail fence eating an apple. The accident occurred today in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
John F. Kerruish
Kerruish
Mine Worker Injured at Summit Mines Facility
SporrpaL November 16. John Faulk, employed at the summit mines of the H. Frick Cake Company, was badly hurt at work while setting pillars. He was taken to the hospital for internal injuries but his condition is listed as serious and may require further treatment.
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Disrarce
Sporrpal
John Faulk
Summit Mines
Frick Cake Company
Cronin Case Prosecution Faces Defense Witnesses
The Cronin murder case resumes as ex Fenian James Clancy testifies about his prison sentence and Irish resistance. Defense calls ex Captain Schanck and Lt Koch to challenge Mrs. Conklin's identification of Dinan's white horse and the night scene.
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Cronin
Old Country
Dinan
Schanck
Koch
Mrs. Conklin
Mr. Forrest
Big Dan Coughlin
Dinan’s
Schaack
Wistioe
Coughlin
Popular Governor Diaz Abandons Trip After General Corona Death
In City of Mexico on November 16 President Diaz cancel s a journey to Morelia to attend Michoacan’s Governor inauguration following General Corona’s death. Senor Barcena, newly named Governor of Jalisco, earns widespread public support for integrity. The Official Gazette lists a Matamoras to Tuxpen railroad concession and planned extensions toward Yucatan.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Morelia
Michoacan
General Corona
Senor Barcena
Jalisco
Official
Matamoras
Tuxpen
Tehauntepes
Yucatan
Tuxpan
Conshohocken Bank to Reopen After Cashier Defalcation
At a meeting of the Tradesmen's Bank of Conshohocken directors the bank was decided to reopen on Wednesday next. The bank had been nearly wrecked by the defalcation of Cashier Oregon. The events are set in Conshohocken with a note of the November 16 meeting. A separate brief mentions a new violation at Seaane Jail and Vitalis, Le.
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Conshohocken Bank
Norristows
Tradesmen’s Bank of
Conshohocken
Oregon
Narrowez
Miss
Seaane
Vitalis
Woman petition for Florence Maybrick pardon rejected
Dr James P Campbell of New York sent a petition signed by over 1000 women to the Princess of Wales asking Queen Victoria to pardon Florence Maybrick. A reply from Marlborough House states the Princess cannot interfere with Britain’s justice. Names on the petition include Pauline Hall Sylvia Gerrish Blanche Roberts Octavia Hatding Jennie Gale Emma Sheridan.
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Anan
New York
James P. Campbell
Sixth Avenue
Queen Victoria
Muybrick
Princess of Wales
Indy
Queen of England
Florence Mabrick
Surrey
Erat
Prince of
Ales
Pauline Hall
Sylvia Gerrish
Blanche Roberts
Mra
Octavia Hatding
Washington
Jennie E. Gale
Guilford
United States of America
Ogg
Florence Maybrick
Hoyal
D. A, C, Clarke
Man Shot in Marshall County Believed to Be Burrows Impostor
In Birmingham a pursuing party led by Dr. A Scott killed a man in Marshall County who claimed to be Smith and denied being Rube Burrows. The outlaw wore mail armor and carried a Winchester. Identifications were inconclusive as no identifying articles were found on the body.
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Birmingham
Rube Burrows
Marshall County
Dr. A. Scott
Scott
Smith
Disturbance in the Point Ends With Arrest and Escape
A crowd of about 500 gathered at Penn avenue and Fort street as Peter Madden a local youth clashed with an unidentified man. Officer Pat Farrell quickly placed Madden under arrest but Madden forced a wider struggle, delaying take to the patrol box until he broke free and fled down an alley toward the Exposition. The scene remained tense until quiet returned.
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Peter Madden
Penn Avenue
Fort Street
Pat Farrell
Madden
Brown
Farrell
Two Carmichaels Face Debt and Deceit in Forgeries
In Amsterdam New York on November 16 the Carmichael brothers Daniel and John emerge in a sprawling fraud and debt case. John Carmichael faces an assignment with liability estimates around 30 000 dollars for his personal debts plus 115 000 assumed due to the Forest paper mill transfer. Daniel Carmichael oversees forged funds totaling about 200 000 dollars, roughly half attributed to his brother, prompting fear John may be forced to the wall.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Daniel
John Carmichael
Great Carmichael
Forest
John
Daniel Garmichael
Burglary Sweeps McKeesport Home of John Jiles
Late Friday evening burglars struck the residence of John Jiles on Seventh avenue, taking all clothing from every family member and leaving only heavy furniture. The gang also attempted to rob John Teemer nearby but failed, while the family was away in Coultersville due to a death in the family.
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McKeesport
John Jiles
Seventh Avenue
Coultersville
John Teemer
Mr. Jhies
1812 Veteran John Daweton Celebrates 100th Birthday
TERRE HAVRE November 16. John Daweton, an 1812 veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday with a quiet gathering. Friends recall his long life and service, marking a century of memories in the community.
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Terre Havre
John Daweton
Canadians Cross Border Labor Sparks U S Immigration Debate
A staff correspondent reports that Windsor workers travel daily to Detroit for low wage jobs, prompting U S immigration concerns. Inspector H A Moore notes about 500 Canadian clerks and laborers cross the border each morning, with Windsor protests and Grand Trunk Railway workers among cited cases. Authorities say Canadian workers will not be allowed to be hired under U S rules. International tensions may grow as border labor questions persist.
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Treasury Department
Jeannette Glass
Windsor
Canada
Detroit
Aol
United States
Wassixeros
Jeannette
Atlantic
H. A. Moore
Grand Trunk Railway
Board of Trade of Windsor
Lightner
Ex-Congressman McEwen Resigns After Treasury Mess
In Washington on November 16 ex-Congressman McEwen of South Carolina sought a Treasury clerk post but was soon reduced to laborer. He asked for a transfer to a messenger role, claiming the duties included handling spittoons and waste jars. He resigned and may seek his old district nomination. Beverly Tucker, of African descent and a relative of the Tucker family, is noted in connection with the spittoon duties.
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rRow A Starr Co
Orf
Washington
Cleveland Administration
McEwen
South Carolina
Treasury Department
Windom
Mamsengie
Moni Sainedeter
Old Dominion
Beverly Tucker
Delegates Praise Annapolis Naval Academy Tour
The International American Congress and International Marine Conference delegates, led by Secretaries Blaine and Tracy, visited the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. They lauded the academy as superior to any other nation’s, impressed by cadet instruction in navigation, engineering, machine shop, and electrical labs. The party left at 3 P.M. after a perfect day.
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Washington
International American Congress
International Marine Conference
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Blaine
Tracy
Europe
Naval Academy
Postmaster Wanamaker discussed postal savings plan insights
Mr Horace J Smith of Germantown Philadelphia examined postal savings systems abroad in Britain Belgium Australia and Italy. He met Postmaster General Wanamaker to propose a U S form of the system. He suggested government stamp savings cards and refunding of unused stamps attached to the cards on presentation.
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Wasurxeros
Horace J. Smith
Germantown
Philadelphia
Postal Savings Bank
Great Britain
Belgium
Australian
Italy
Wanamaker
United States
Wanamakers
Prana
Investigation Flays Spanish Consul Interference With Cubans
A Key West committee report accuses the Spanish Consul of covertly aiding Cuban workers and pressuring them to abandon local jobs. It cites foreign influence via Havana aid and Spanish emissaries canvassing door to door to urge workers to return to Cuba amid a strike, risking bankruptcy for local manufacturers.
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Key West
Fun
Werner Fleming
Blaine
Board of Trade
Cnica
Bis
Havana
Cuba
Kruptcy
Dhave
Agenta
Mrs Hamilton Engages Ex-Judge in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Evan geline Hamilton has hired ex Judge William T Hoffman to defend her in New York divorce proceedings. Hoffman reviews May's Landing trial evidence seeking grounds to reopen the case. Hamilton works in convict diet by needlework, languishing in a cell with other female inmates. She recalls Baby Beatrice via a bouquet from the matron's room.
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Ties Snow
Deene
Beatrice
Two Men Injured In Downtown Railroad Accident
Two men were injured late last night and transported to West Penn Hospital. James McTright of Johnstown, a brakeman for Pennsylvania Railroad, was crushed between two cars at Twenty-eighth street, with a broken left arm and a scalp laceration. A second man, unnamed, fell from a beer wagon at Eleventh street, cut his face, and was unconscious. John McFarland of Tyrone, a Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad employee, was admitted after his hand was mashed between cars near midnight. An anniversary event will be held that evening by the East Liberty YMCA at East Liberty Presbyterian Church with remarks by Rev. DeWitt M. Benham and James T. Buchsnap.
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James Clancy
New York Herald
The
Herald
Cronin
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan
Clancy
Irish Republican Brotherhood
England
London
James Stephens
Ireland
Old Bailey
West Penn Hospital
James McTright
Pennsylvania Railroad
Twenty-eighth Street
Johnstown
Eleventh Street
John McFarland
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Tyrone
East Liberty
Eastberty Presbyterian Church
DeWitt M. Benham
James T. Buchsnap
Crowded New York Grocery Sale Slashes Prices on Staples
Shoppers flock to a New York grocery as prices drop on granulated sugar, flour, coffee, tea and preserved goods. The sale features bulk sacks from Thompson and other brands with massive discounts, including stockinette and silk-bound stock, offered at half regular price.
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Orleans
Bartlett
Bsco
California
Thompson
Saack Choice
St. Louis
Laman
Dca
Alk Poo
Pittsburg
TH Bros
Omrtom
Federal Street
Allegheny
Mary E Nichols on trial for brutal treatment of brother
Mary E Nichols faces a $3,000 damages claim in Waterville Me for confining her brother in a dog pen and harnessing him to a cart amid alleged beatings. Delbert Nichols testified he was found in a dog pen after disappearing in July and endured repeated mistreatment as relatives described. The case opened with witnesses describing harnessing, beating, and neglect, as the court prepared to hear further testimony.
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Mary E. Nichols
Waterville
Warren Lie
Supreme Court
Nichols
Delbert Nichols
Delbert Nichola
Pinilbrick
Clarinda Wood
Ution
Wood
Delbert
Delbart
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