Caprivi Stays as War Prep Fuels Peace Debate
Nov. 27 Reichstag session featured Chancellor Caprivi denying resignation rumors and defending government policy. He praised Franco Russian ties, warned against alarmist press reports, and urged calm amid Europe’s armament buildup. Budget debate opened with an 8 million mark deficit forecast and customs revenue impact.
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von Caprivi
Reichstag
Rickert
Wismarck
Fressinnge Party
Caprivi
Russia
Cronstadt
Europe
East Africa
Germany
Africa
England
Alsace
Austria
France Respondents Express Indifference to World’s Fair Prospects
United States Consular officers in France report that most districts feel indifferent about the Chicago World’s Fair. A few areas show concern where McKinley tariff effects bite, while French manufacturers and merchants want stronger, more direct engagement to secure a robust French representation.
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Pants
United States
France
Hearinay
Star Ie
E Union
Rail disaster near St Perresnone claims thirty lives
Detailed accounts from Thursday's Orel to Grasse railway accident report a bridge collapse sending a carriage over the parapet into the river. The wreck hurled other coaches off the bridge and into the water as 30 people perished.
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St. Perresnone
Tursday
Orel- Grasse
Ice Breakthrough Rescue Reported Missing
A person broke through the ice and disappeared while nearby an overturned carton rested partially submerged among wreckage. Additional cartons had fallen earlier, piling on top of earlier debris yet remaining only partly beneath the surface.
Diplomatic War Looms as Entente Forms Across Europe
A report from Berlin via London outlines M. De Giers briefing Tsar and German leaders on Russo French talks. It states a defensive entente aims to enforce treaties, restore Bulgaria’s position, and British Egypt withdrawal, while avoiding open war until a better moment.
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Loxpox
M. de Giers
Paris
Foreign Office
Berlin
William
von Caprivi
M.de Giers
Europe
Carnot
M. de Freycinet
M. Ribot
Russia
Erip
Bulgaria
Egypt
Dreibund
England
Spirit of Mutiny Breaks Out in British Army Hangings
At Aldershot a corporal of the Second Battalion Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment was seized by soldiers and hanged by an angry mob. The rope was cut by a sergeant, and a surgeon and aides struggled to resuscitate him as the mutinous action followed prior revolts in other units.
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Los Pex
Aldershot
Bermuda
Grenadier Guards
Coldstream Guards
Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment
Royal Canadians
Eruse's Threat to England and U S Livestock Policy
In Sorpes on November 27 British farming societies push for expelling English cattle from the United States unless U S port restrictions are lifted. Debates center on pleuro pneumonia claims, with Secretary Rusk favoring stricter landings and critics arguing the move harms both nations and risks U S agriculture.
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Sorpes
Rusk
United States
Chaplin
Board of Agriculture
New Jersey
Crusk
Unitedates
Liberians Face Tribal Rebellion With British Tie
In Monrovia on October 3 authorities report uprisings by several northern tribes north of Grant Cape Mount against Liberian rule. They have sought protection from Sierra Leone and discussions consider an armed expedition. Most informed think English influence encouraged the revolt.
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Monrovia
Lisrexta
Grant Cape Mount
Sierra Leone
Pepe
Centenary of Thomas Summersum Birth Celebrated in Brightlingsea
The 100th anniversary year of Thomas Wiltshire Summersum born during the War of 1812 was marked in Brightlingsea with a banquet. The veteran sang the National anthem with pride and declared his intent to persevere in life. Afterward a group of 40 octorenarians led by Summersum marched through the town.
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Lowspex
Thomas Wiltshire Summersum
Brightlingsea
Summersum
Sir William Gordon-Cumming Seeks Social Recognition
Sir William Gordon-Cumming, urged by his wife, has moved to Bayswater and plans large receptions this season. He has appeared at several clubs with friends, signaling an effort to secure society approval.
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Lussex
William Gordon- Cumming
Bayswater
William
Pennsylvania to elect National Committee member after Scott death
Democratic State Committee likely to meet in Harrisburg next week to fill the vacancy from the death of William L. Scott. William F. Harrity is favored for the seat, with Harrity possibly unopposed. James Gaffney of Pittsburgh may seek a delegate at large position.
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Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
National Committee
Pennsylvania
William L. Scott
William F. Harrity
James Gaffney
Pittsburg
Blaine Drops In Unannounced at Philadelphia Visit
Secretary of State James G. Blaine arrived in Philadelphia on the Baltimore and Ohio line. He was joined by his son and a small party. Blaine said the trip was personal and on his way home to Augusta Maine. A train companion included Judge Ewing and D L Ewing.
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Augusta
Maine
Philadelphia
James G. Blaine
Stratford
Blaine
James G. Blaine, Sr
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Ewing
Elsine
Secretary of State Department
City
Judge Ewing
Mr. Blaine
Madison Taylor
Bar Harbor
Murdered for Her Money A Farm Hand Kills Widow and Daughters
In Alexandria Virginia on November 27 a widow and her two girls were found killed in a burned house after a farm hand Lee Heflin and his companion Joseph Dye were implicated. Heflin admitted assaults and arson while Dye was exonerated. Heflin, a Stafford county resident about 30, faced strong local anger and was moved toward custody.
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Alexandeia
James Kines
Warrenton Branch
Calverton
Keith
Alexandria
Lsfe
Warrenton Fespice
Heflin
Kines
Grap
Hetlin
Stafford
Perils of a Marriage Venture in Beaver
A California man named James Taylor and his wife registered at the Western Hotel in Beaver and vanished with about 2000 dollars. The wife said Taylor lured her with a matrimonial ad and claimed a large farm in California. He is said to be 50, one armed, and may have gone to Chicago. Local police chased the case from the hotel to the landlord and Chief Miller.
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Beaver Fats
Western
James Taylor
California
Frank Miller
Miller
New York
Taylor
Chicago
Footpads Meet Warm Reception on Thanksgiving Night
In Elizabeth on Thanksgiving night brewer Peter Breidt and companions were waylaid near Roselle by three masked robbers. Engineer Legrand Spencer, despite having one arm, fought the attackers, sending one fleeing and scattering the others into the bushes as the trio fled with their loot.
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Elizabeth
Peter Breidt
Legrand Spencer
August Wirth
Matin Hess
Cranford
Roselle
Spencer
Buried Under Tons of Coal Kills One Man at Piermont
Neeyack November 27 Special reports the ill fated Erie Company pier at Piermont damaged two weeks earlier by a tornado. An accident there left one man dead and several others seriously injured as coal collapsed.
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Ira Davis
Neeyack
The
Erie Company
Piermont
Secretary Proctor's Successor Rumors Stir Reform Debate
Washington dispatches report speculation that General Lewis A. Grant may replace Secretary Proctor as Assistant Secretary of War to signal civil service reform. Rumors also link ex Governor Cheney to a possible cabinet brief, though officials warn Grant may merely vacate his post temporarily.
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Washington
Spenal
Minneapolis
Northwest
Lewis A. Grant
Proctor
General Grant
Cheney
New Hampshire
Harrison
War Department
Department
Disreputable Brother Fatally Stabs Patrick Hanley in Domestic Quarrel
In Tomaston Connecticut on a Wednesday afternoon James Hanley, a poor funded young man, fought with his brother Patrick over a dog. James used a carving knife, stabbed Patrick seven times on the porch, then fled. Patrick died shortly after. James was arrested later the same day.
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Tomaston
Conn
James Hanley
Patrick
James
Poem by Sir Edwin Arnold Featured in The Dispatch
A poem by Sir Edwin Arnold is set to be a feature in The Dispatch tomorrow, highlighting the noted writer's work in the upcoming issue. The piece promises literary insight and period voice.
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Sir Edwin Arnold
WRECKS ON THE GREAT LAKES CLAIM MULTIPLE VESSELS
Detroit reports a spate of lake disasters with the steam barge Oswegatchie among the ships sinking after a leak near Sturgeon Point. Crews rescued, several vessels including the Goodell reportedly lost with all hands. Other craft ab auxiliary and cargo ships, such as the H. C. Potter and City of Alpena, are reported in distress or ashore with crews saved.
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Detroit
Alpena
Goodell
H. C. Potter
A. J. Meoehrier
Sturgeon Point
Theen
Samaria
Duncan Bay
City of
Presque Isle
Page
Thunder Bay Islands
Robert Mills
Colchester Reef
General Palmer Defends Southern Valor at Brooklyn Banquet
General Palmer praised Southern soldiers for gallantry and valor while urging unity and loyalty to the flag. He condemned renewed secessionist rhetoric and warned against inspiring future conflict, stressing devotion to the Union.
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New York
G. A. BR
Brooklyn
Palmer
South
Stars and Stripes
Union
Lonely Indiana youth shoots self over family upset
Alexander Moorhead aged 24 of Greensburg attempted suicide at Homer City taking a pistol from a roommate's trunk and firing a shot through the left breast near the heart. He cited heartbreak over his brother's recent marriage as motive. Doctors removed the bullet and he remains conscious but ill. Relatives state Rev W W Moorhead is in Colorado with his son and his wife.
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Indiana
Alexander Moorhead
W. W. Moorhead
Greensburg
Homer City
Mr. Moorhead
Colorado
Young Moorhead
No Excitement at Irwin Bank Behind Delayed Resumption
Irwin reports no crowd of anxious depositors as Peter S. Pool & Son delayed reopening. Cashier S E Pool declines a date, promising resume in a few days but not Saturday and stresses readiness to meet any check. Deposits total about 125000 with diverse local savers including miners and farmers, some foreigners. A sheriff sale looms for Pool creditors while townsfolk wait. In Lima, a fatal fence dispute ends with Miller and Wolf gravely injured beyond recovery.
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James White
P. S. Pool
Accident Fatal to Pittsburg Man in Canal Dock Work
An accident today in Pittsburg left Mr Aleese dead when a stone weighing several tons toppled from a wagon. A heavy iron bar was thrown about five feet into the air and struck his head, splitting the skull. His wife has been summoned and will arrive tonight.
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Aleese
Pittsburg
Tragic Yard Foreman Crushed Near Home in Train Accident
Charles Legergreen, foreman for Brier Hill Iron and Coal, was setting a brake when he fell on the rails and six cars passed over him. The wheels cut his body in two near his home as his wife and five children reached the crushed remains.
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Younestown
Sperial
Charles Legergreen
Bucklin
Brier Hill Iron and Coal Company
Train engineers die in Akron locomotive explosion
John Byron, engineer from Millersburg, and George Parker, fireman from Zanesville, were killed instantly when a Cleveland Akron and Columbus locomotive exploded near Akron at 7 oclock this morning while they tried to make the next on.
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Zanesville
John Byron
Millersburg
George Parker
Cleveland, Akron and
Columbus
Akron
Tri State Hrevities Notes and Accidents
Canton citizen Jacob Driz was killed by a locomotive Thursday night. Ex Senator Latun of Greensburg is discussed as a possible successor to Judge Clark. George P Buacesces of West Newton, ex legislator, arrested for issuing tax receipts on election day and will have a hearing Monday. William Berive, 16, was critically hurt when a gun fired by Scott Spires, 16, near Blairsville. coroner calls it an accident. Elmer Craossy, John Hayden and Nicholas Clements, Greensburg hunters, near Carbon Coal Works when a gun discharged injuring Clements fatally suspected.
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Jacob Driz
Canton
Latun
Greensburg
Clark
George P. Buacesces
West Newton
Willliam Berive
Scott Spires
Blairsville
Charley Lowman
Gus Fails
Lowman
Elmer Craossy
John Hayden
Nicholas Clements
Hayden
Clements
Carbon Coal Works
Harden
Young Clements
Tramp Attacks Woman in Hackensack District
Mrs. Albrecht was assaulted by a man who dragged her to the ground near her home. A lineman aided, the assailant fought back, and a crowd pursued him. Shots fired by Mr. Albrecht wounded the man slightly. Luke Higgins was later captured and taken to the county jail. He claimed no assault and offered little more.
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New York
Navy
Albrecht
Hackensack
John O'Shea
Luke Higgins
Weddings and incidents across Ohio pockets
YounGstown reports John Neible a stonemason wed to widow Mrs Wasser. After the ceremony a beer fueled reception led to Neible's intoxication arrest and a morning fine. He plans divorce citing fear of fate like his late wife’s first husband. In Bucyrus Charley Aumiller and Walter Sheckeler hunt. a dog over Johnson’s land triggers shooting. Aumiller’s arrest sought. Mansfield boy Artie Young 11 dies after choking on noodle soup following diphtheria. New Castle Catholics denounce Secretary Butterworth over anti Catholic remarks. call for dismissal ahead of World’s Fair.
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YounGstown
John Neible
Bucyrus
Charley Aumiller
Sheckeler
Walter Sheckeler
Wesley Johnson
Aumiller
Johnson
Dervaepes
Mane Tha
Mansfield, O
Artie Young
Norman Young
Butterworth
New Castle
Soecal
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
Benjamin Butterworth
Toms
Napoleon of Finance Courting Lockport Opera Star
Henry Ives of New York, famed as the Napoleon of Finance, has lingered in Lockport for days while pursuing Gertrude Sears, the popular opera singer formerly with the Bostonians. He visits from Buffalo each day, they drive together, and locals note his studious attentions as Sears recovers from illness and studies for grand opera.
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New York
Miss Sears
Mr. Ives
Buffalo
Lockport
Move to select site for McKeesport city building
At the next council meeting a resolution will be offered to place the site selection in the hands of a committee. The plan aims to present the issue to voters in the spring for city building plans.
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McKeesport
Record of Month Ending October 31 1891
Small actsents for months ending October 31 1891 show increased totals versus 1890. The period notes cent-a-word charges with figures 22 168 R463 3 705.
Boy Drowns In Deep West Virginia Coal Shaft
Lawrence Letzikus aged 15 drowned while playing near the mouth of the Wellsburg Coal Company shaft in Wellspurg West Virginia. The 250 foot shaft contains over 200 feet of water.
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Wellspurg
W. Va
Lawrence Letzikus
Welleburg Coal Company
Haiti's Minister Called Back For Instructions
John Durham United States Minister to Haiti arrived in Washington on summons from the State Department. He says Haiti is quiet and has had little chance for diplomatic work, and he will depart for Haiti on the 15th of next month.
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Washington
John & Durham
United States
Haiti
State Department
Port Au Prince
Black Republic
Frederick Douglass
Durham
San Domingo
Crushed to Death by a Stone in Johnstown
Daniel McAleese foreman for Evan Jones and Son of Pittsburgh, employed in river cleaning operations at Johnstown, was killed when a heavy stone toppled during work. The incident occurred on November 27 as crews cleared debris along the riverbank.
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Johnnstown
Daniel McAleese
Evan Jones & Son
Pittsburg
Ex Mayor Gerace Drops Out Over Grant Fund Dispute
Ex mayor William R Grace resigns from the Grant Monument Fund Association Executive Committee protesting the election of two extra members C C Reed and General Horace Porter as contrary to the by laws He was absent during the vote and cannot protest The dispute also centers on abolishing Professor Greener's $2400 salary for secretary duties marking a new fault line in the committee's governance
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New York
Grant Monument Fund Association
William R. Grace
Grace
C. C. Heed
Horace Porter
Prof
Greener
Duel Over a Lady Ends With Rival Shot In Breast
Barron Whatrege and Godfrey Hayere, two young farmers, fought on a public highway near Five Points, aiming to win a young woman’s hand. Whatrege struck first with a heavy blow, Hayere drew a revolver and shot Whatrege in the breast, the bullet traveling upward and risking a fatal wound. Hayere fled as onlookers arrived. Whatrege was cared for at his home.
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St. Marys
Five Points
Barron Whatrege
Godfrey Hayere
Whatrege
Havere
Henry Burmaster Seeks Long Lost Relatives Nearby
Henry Burmaster, an Iown farmer from the Southside, hunts relatives living in the vicinity whom he has not seen for 35 years. He has two brothers and a sister in the area, and only one old acquaintance has been located so far as he searches along the river.
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Henry Burmaster
Mr. Burmaster
Southside
Producer Jefferson Secures Restraint Against Burgess Over County Fair
In Bostoux on November 27 a special infuns tion was issued by Judge of the Superior Court restraining Neil Burgess from interfering with the production of County Fair under Charles B. Jefferson of New York. Jefferson alleges Burgess breached a 1891 contract by cancelling dates for Worcester and Springfield productions and claims Burgess has violated rights to stage the show across the United States and Canada except New York and Boston.
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Bostoux
A Pee
Superior Court
Neil Bare Gess
New England
Charles B. Jefferson
New York
Jefferson
Burgess
Mr. Jefferson
United States
Canada
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
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Coblestz
Thuesis
Secretary of the Treasury
Corrmant
NEW Tork Associated Press
Eruse
America
Liberia
Sir William Still
Quaker City
Irwin
Lima
John Miller
Joseph Wolf
Wolf
Auglaize County
Clouston
Parkersburg
Duquesne Glass
McKeEsfort
Howard Plate Glass Company
Duquesne
Napoleon of Finance
Gerace
Grant Monument Fund
Neil Burgess
Beonzes
JOS. Schbaum & CO
Cochran
Brussels
T. M. Latimer
Federal ST
S. Diamond
Legheny, PA
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