Tennyson Dies at 1 35 A M Poet Laureate Passes
England mourns as Lord Alfred Tennyson dies at 1 35 AM Hallam Tennyson reports a peaceful death despite illness Lady Tennyson shows fortitude as husband dies in Haslemere home Friends recall his reading Shakespeare near the end Westminster Abbey to host his funeral sermon to be delivered by the Bishop of Winchester and Swinburne touted as future Poet Laureate by Gladstone officials
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Shakespeare
Lord Tennyson
Res
Lady Tennyson
Westminster Abbey
Winchester
Haslemere
Mat Garlie
Gladstone
Alternon Swinburne
Catholic Missionaries Persecuted in Uganda Bishop Warns
Bishop Hirth reports severe persecution in Victoria Nyanza Uganda where Catholic missionaries face violence despite April treaties. He cites massacres and torture of Princess Sara and notes British efforts to protect Catholics are hampered. A Catholic caravan was attacked with women abducted and most rescued only partly.
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Paris
Board of French African Missions
Hirth
Uganda
Victoria Nyeansa
Sara
The Dispute at Carmaux Continues Without Yield
The Carmaux mining dispute escalates as miners and the Compagnie Minieres refuse concessions over the dismissal of M Calvignac the former Carmaux mayor. Prison terms issued for disorderly miners and a sympathy strike by the works threaten a broad stoppage.
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Toettle
Carmaonx
M. Calvignac
Armaux
Iuss
Carmnaux
British Punitive Expedition Captures Baia Town
The British expedition under Colonel Sir William Ockhart has captured Baia, a Black Mountain town, without firing a shot. Hashim Ali, ex-chief of Hassanzais, and the tribes fled to the hills as troops closed in. The operation follows raids on British territory and refusal of surrender.
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Sma
William Ockhart
Jack Mountain
Hashim Ali
Baia
Vatican Negotiations on Papal Pilgrimage Security
The Vatican negotiates with the Italian government over protection for the Pope during the Episcopal Jubilee. Rome reports the Holy See seeks guarantees and uses confidential agents to press for arrangements.
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Rome
Vatican
Vatican seeks safeguards after disturbances in Rome waves
The Vatican condemns the October disorders and distrusts the government stance. It urges firm precautions to prevent further unrest and notes talks about possible shifts, though plans to replace epimaces with regional shrines were abandoned.
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Vatican
Rome
Eulenberg Backs Military Bill Amid Prussia Rift
Count Eulenberg, head of the Asian Cabinet, finally supports the new military bill yet laments Chancellor Caprivi’s conduct. Opposition in the Prussian cabinet risks derailing Ospriin’s move before the Federal Council, despite imperial backing.
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Berlin
Count Eulenberg
Caprivi
Prussia
Ospriin
Federal Council
Count A
Iiet
Opes
No More Baby Brides In Indian Marriage Laws
The Dewan told the Mysore Assembly that the Maharajah's government would amend the Jaw to make marriages of girls below 10 years and of men above 15 to girls under 16 a criminal offense. The proposal was met with loud cheers.
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Cavcutra
Dewan
Assembly of
Mysore
Rumor of Dahomey Capital Taken Reaches Paris
A circulating Paris report claims French forces captured Abomey in Dahomey and King Behnazin was taken prisoner, though not yet confirmed. A separate Paris dispatch notes September customs revenue at 6.7 million francs, with large supplementary credits raising government funding concerns.
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Paris
Dahomey
Abomey
Behanzin
Caravels Arrive at Cadiz with Bennington in Tow
The Columbus Caravels Nina and Pinta reached Cadiz Capiz today led by the United States cruiser Bennington. The arrival marks a notable maritime event with the escort to port.
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Cadiz
Capiz
United States
Bennington
Nina
Pinta
The Almost Interminable Sharon Divorce Case Ends
In San Francisco on October 6 the 13 year court saga concludes as the state Supreme Court dismisses the appeal from Judge McShafter's August 180 judgment. Executors seek to void a mark certificate between William Sharon and Sarahea Hill and recover costs from the plaintiff. The case involved declarations by U S Supreme Court Judge Field reversing prior rulings and recognizing Sarah Althea as Sharon's wife.
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San Francisco
United States
Sharon
Supreme Court of the State
Bank
McShafter
Mark
William Sharon
Sarahea Hill
Field
United States Supreme Court
Sullivan
Sarah Althea
Dozen Per sons Drowned In Steam Barge Sinking
Port Huron reports a dozen aboard the steam barge Nashua drowned after the vessel sank eight miles off Bayfield near Goderich. A large bottom hole suggests boiler and engine vanished. no bodies found. Names include Captain Richarder and wife Archie Muir of Port Huron Charles Brockway and John Putnam. Captain Miller owned a third of the boat.
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Port Hvnton
Mug Howard
Sand Beach
Nashua
Bayfield
Goderich
Captain Richarder
Archie Muir
Port Huron
Charles Brockway
Egg Brockway
Mich
John Putnam
Detroit
Miller
Threat of Indian War Prompts Military Prompt Action
Report from the Union Agency in the Indian Territory warns of possible bloodshed in the Choctaw Nation unless U S troops are deployed to quell any riot. Article 14 of the 1885 Choctaw treaty obligates protection and indemnity. The War Department is ordered to position forces in reach of trouble. Also, Mrs Paran Stevens faced debt collection with horses seized by a sheriff in Newport R I for debt.
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Washington
Oct
Secretary of the Interior
Bennett
Union
Indian Territory
United States
Treasury
Nobje
Secretary of War
Newport
R. L
Mra Paran Stevens
Fire damages multiple hotels and schools amid wide losses
In Cadiz Ohio a fire destroyed the Arcade Hotel causing 21 000 in damage while guests fled to the sidewalk. In Pennsylvania a blaze at the Shadyside section of the railroad station prompted an evacuation and losses were reported. An Exchange Bank brick building in Lock Haven suffered 15 000 in damage with most upper floors affected. Insurance covered most costs in New York Kinney Bros chicha factory fire with aggregate losses around 250 000. Uninsured losses cited as 1500.
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Cadiz
New York
Kinney Bros
Prayer Book Changes Stir Debate At Episcopal Convention
Baltimore Oct 6 The second day of the triennial Protestant Episcopal Convention saw heated discussion over changes to the Prayer Book with Mr Burgwin of Pittsburg urging a larger committee and revisions pushed through in resolutions 1 2 3 and 4. The House of Bishops set the order and timing for consideration including moving the general convention dates and printing an appendix journal. The Deputies debated resolutions 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 amid votes on concurrence with the bishops. President Dix conveyed sympathy to President Harrison over Mrs Harrison’s illness.
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Baltimore
Burgwin
Pittsburg
House of Bishops
Alexander Cregg
Texas
House of Deputies
Huntington
House
Hutchins
Nenport
Tennessee
Dix
Harrison
Majority and Minority Reports Before Missionary Board
At Chicago on October 6 the American Board of Missionary Managers held a session with the Committee of Eleven report. Joseph Cook introduced a World's Fair anti Sunday opening resolution, adopted. Time and place set Worcester October 10 1893. The majority report urged balanced representation of congregational churches on the board, marking differences with the minority as slight. The minority called for doubling church nominations to fill half the vacancies, but both reports were recommitted after debate.
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Congregational Missionary Board
Chcaco
American Board of Missionary Managers
Committee of Eleven
Joseph Cook
Boston
Worcester
Mass
Noble
W. G. Ballantine
Oberlin
Congregational
Mormon Conference Urges Marriage to Multiply
Batt Lake Uran October 6 The sixty second semi annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints opened with the First Presidency presiding. President Woodruff opened the conference and Elder Penrose urged young men and women to marry and replenish the earth, reject contrary advice, and focus on procreation. Apostle Merrill endorsed the remarks and pressed for tithing payments.
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Batt Lake
Uran
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
Woodruff
Penrose
Merrill
They Will Carry the Question of Their Rights Before the Supreme Court
Balvation Army Adjutant Winchell said in Curiaco that the organization will refuse the Chicago Board of Aldermen ban on bass drums in residence districts. He stated they will take the issue to the Supreme Court if police intervene.
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Supreme Court
Curiaco
Winchell
Balvation Army
Chicago Board of Aldermen
Trans Lake Michigan traffic debated by South Haven council
The Michigan Central Railroad requests a town right of way from its current terminal to the river to build elevators and operate iron steamboats to Milwaukee competing with regional lines. Also included are unrelated verses and scattered notices about local topics and bank sale details.
Old Horses Gather For Hoyt Play At Duquesne Theater
An advertisement in The Drs Patch prompted 35 ancient, neglected horses to be brought to the rear of the Duquesne Theater for Hoyt's new play A Temperance Town. The animals, scarred by flood era hardship, were lame, deformed, and malnourished. An 80 year old man and a purblind pony were noted among the creatures set to star in Mink Jones’s screen-like role.
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Duquesne Theater
Drs- Patch
Hoyt
Fred Wright
Duquesne
Johnstown
The Miraculous Window Examined in Winona
The Canton window moved to Winona was examined by Bishop Cotter and local clergy and doctors. Most observers deemed the pane ordinary with minor stains, while Father Jones maintains the window's miraculous power. A destruction or removal seems likely to end Canton’s rumor mill.
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Winona
Minon
Canton
Cotter
Father Jones
Fountain
Europe
Two Spartanburg death sentences upheld by Governor
Governor Tillman refused to intervene in the executions of Mildred Brown a 13 year old colored girl who poisoned a white infant and John Williams the negro who killed Spartanburg Mayor Henneman. Both were respited to next Friday. Two more hangings scheduled for Friday include William Wilson and Amanda Tribble.
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Cotamarita, & C
Tillman
Mildred Brown
Spartanburg
John Williams
Henneman
Williams
William Wilson, White
Anderson
Amanda Tribble
Newberry
Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railways Big Coal Boom
The Bellevennon division reports its largest coal business from the Monongahela area. Last week 26 000 bushels passed, this week 30 000 bushels, the heaviest weekly shipments since traffic began. Demand cited as rising despite strike rumors. The valley’s coal trade expands. the railroad cannot supply enough cars, with Buffalo and Cleveland as main shipment points.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Youghiogheny
Bellevennon Division
Youghiogheny Railway
Monongahela
Buffalo
Cleveland
Remembered by comrades Captain Morrie honored at surprise
Captain William Morrie of No 9 Engine Company Allegheny receives a gold badge from his comrades as a farewell gift before his transfer to command No 8 Company. The presentation surprised him and he thanked the group in brief remarks.
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William Morrie
No 9 Engine Company
Allegheny
No. 8 Company
J. H. James
East Liberty A. O. U. W. Banquet Attended by 75 Members
East Liberty Lodge No. 75 of the A. O. U. W. gathered at the Fast End Hotel for a banquet and intellectual as well as gastronomic enjoyment. Toasts were given by Crosby Gray W H Denniston J McF Carpenter E S Harer J Ransom W R Cuthbert and D Hunnicutt.
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East Liberty Lodge No
Fast End
Messrs
Crosby Gray
W. H. Denniston
J. McF. Carpenter
E. S Harer
J. & Ransom
W. R. Cuthbert
D. Hunnicutt
Police pickup yields arrests and hearings in Allegheny
Jaes Hanzy was arrested on an outstanding warrant before Alderman Leslie for assault and battery. Mrs. Duss faced a hearing before Judge Succop for keeping a speak-easy and selling liquor, held for court. Josura L. Panes appeared before Alderman Brann on embezzlement charges and bail set at 300 dollars. Huvyar Mann was sued by his wife for support. the matter was settled amicably.
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Jaes Hanzy
Leslie
Peter Burns
Duss
Succop
Josura L. Panes
A. H. Kannospki
Brann
Allegheny
Huvyar
Autumn Excursion to Lloydsville by Pennsylvania Railroad
A special autumn excursion to Rhododendron Park, Lloydsville PA via the Pennsylvania Railroad is scheduled for October 4 1992. The train departs from multiple points including Pittsburg Sam Shadyside Tam East Side Wilkinsburg Braddock Turtle Creek Wilmerding Irwin Manor Jeannette Greensburg Latrobe Blairsville Johnstons and Johnstonstown with planned arrivals in Altoona Bellwood and back to Lloydsville. Returning details list an 9 am start from Lloydsville and a 10 30 pm arrival in Bellwood with various ticket prices per stop.
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Lloydsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rhododendron Park
Rce
Pittsburg
Shadyside
East Side
Wilkinsburg
Braddock
Turtle Creek
Wilmerding
Irwin
Manor
Jeannette
Greenaburg
Latrobe
Blairsville
Aitenas
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