Murder on Board Acapulco Stirs Guatemala Crisis
Dispatches report General Jose Maria Barrundia, Guatemalan political refugee, was killed on the Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco after Captain Pitts refused Guatemalan surrender demands. A US Minister Mizner allegedly pressured for the surrender, drawing State Department scrutiny and debates over American flag protection and diplomatic meddling. The incident, though still under investigation, is described as a cold blooded murder with strong political overtones.
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Gustamala
Jose M. Barrundin
Acapulco
Guatemala
Mizner
State Department
Washington
Wasumnetos
Blaine
Stars and Stripes
United States
Jose Maria Barrundia
Pacific Mail
Law in the Case Seeks Precedents on Arrests Aboard Vessels
Washington notes State Department measures to gather facts on the Guatemalan shooting of General Barrundia aboard an American vessel in San Jose port. It cites 1885 Nicaragua precedents in which an on board arrest of a passenger was contested, stressing vessel jurisdiction and the need for treaty exemptions. It questions Minister Mizner's actions until full facts are known.
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Jose
San Jose
Mizner
Washington
State Department
General Barrundia
Barrundia
Nicaragua
Bayard
Cen
America
Hall
Bayard Saye
Great Britain
Brazilready to reciprocrate on tariff accord says Mendonca
Brazilian envoy Mendonca told Washington that Brazil would concede on tariff reform in exchange for the sugar duties removal. He said Brazil would cut duties on US farm exports and allow free US agricultural machinery and equipment, and would reduce duties by at least 25 percent on cotton goods and clothing from the United States.
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WasHiNgton
Finance Committee
Aldrich
Mendonca
United States
Major McKinley
Ways and Means Committee
Mendonea
Hhis
Brazil
United
The Clayton-Breckinridge Contest Case to Be Considered
The conference report on the river and harbor bill will be presented to the Senate early in the week and its consideration asked for. The question may be disposed of promptly if circumstances permit.
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Senate
Tariff debate and Grant funeral move on Capitol Hill
The report will be laid aside to extend debate on the tariff bill with the session closing Saturday for the measure. In the House tomorrow motions to pass and suspend rules take precedence including a Senate resolution to remove General Grant's remains to Arlington. The Clayton-Breckinridge election case may come up Tuesday with an expected lively debate. After the election case is disposed of a day will be set for District of Columbia business.
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House
Senate
General Grant
Arlington
Tariff Bill Battle Looms Beyond October
A Washington correspondent reports a lively split over the tariff bill with hundreds of Senate amendments and a new reciprocity theory provoking friction between Blaine's allies and Western Republicans. House members vow to press reciprocity and air the issue, while campaigning pressures loom.
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Wasshivctox
Congress
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Aldrich
Blaine
New England
Elaine
Pnematic Railway Company Formed Under Clarkson Presidency
Washington August 6. The Pnematic Railway Company with Colonel J B Clarkson as president attracts Western Pennsylvania capital. Hon George B Delamater a major stockholder advocates the street railway locomotive. The first line runs on Seventh street road to the Soldiers Home park, near the cable road. Delamater toured the site with Clarkson and aided a company reorganization. The unique invention excites strong expectations for the new line.
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Washington
Pneumatic Railway Company
Clarkson
Western Pennsylvania
George B. Delamater
Meadville
Senator Delamater
Seventh Street
Boundary
Delamater
Washington heirs seek 1700 acres in disputed land claim
Rodolph Claughton of Washington DC files power of attorney to represent heirs in Columbus Ohio for reclaiming 1700 acres tied to the late Mrs Weitzel. The land includes a valuable portion of Washington City. He discovered the cloud while pursuing ex Secretary Whitney property. He will prosecute claims on behalf of heirs Luther Donaldson Eleanor Beggs Perry Lapland George Johnston William Johnston Hannah Edge Reizen Ferguson.
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CoLumBus
Rodolph Claughton
Washington, D. C
Washington City
Claughton
Whitney
Cleveland
Mra Weitzel
Luther Donaldson
Eleanor Beggs
Perry Lapland
George Johnston
William and
Charles Johnston
Camp Liberally Complimented by Old Soldiers Visit
Sunday in camp opened with a song service before headquarters with nearly all comrades and many visitors. Chaplain John W. Sayers preached at the National Cemetery rostrum. Afternoon crowds at headquarters and Pennsylvania Reserve HQ included Gen J P Gobin and Colonels Taylor and Nicholson. Dress parade drew thousands as veterans impressed onlookers and compliments to commanders Denniston and Town flowed.
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Gettrispurg
National Cemetery
John W. Sayers
Pennsylvania Reserve
James McCormick
J. P. 8. Gobin
John P. Taylor
J. B. Nicholson
State Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Denniston
Town
Delamater's Pennsylvania Campaign Schedule Rushes Ahead
Senator Delamater plans a dense September tour across Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia and several countryside counties. He reports strong receptions in Ambler and Ambler events drawing large crowds as he promotes Republican and Independent alignment. Delamater promises vigorous activity with club meetings, fairs, and mass gatherings, aiming to shape the party campaign before mid September readings.
The Battle in Pennsylvania predicts Pattison win
A Philadelphia telegram previews the 1890 Pennsylvania political battle under the caption The Battle in Pennsylvania. It forecasts an earnest, possibly desperate campaign with strong independent voting across industrial classes and suggests ex Governor Pattison will defeat Senator Delamater by a substantial margin, driven by farming mining and industrial interest tides.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Delamater
Pattison
Quaylem
Pennsylvania Revolt Rises Against Delamater in 1400 Battle
The piece analyzes a broad Republican revolt across Pennsylvania districts and counties, highlighting strong Pattison prospects in Allegheny and Northwest regions. It notes labor unrest, miners backing Pattison, and the fracturing GOP with papers and counties shifting support, while questioning Delamater's path to victory amid rising independent Republican forces and party distrust.
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Delamater
Pattison
Harrison
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Ontgomery
Chester
Delaware
Bia
Berks
Lancaster
Leban
Republican Star
Alleghenies
J. B
United Mine Workers of America
Hugh McGarvey
Legislative Committee
The
Knights of Labor
Repub
Clearfield
Blair
Huntingdon
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Dispatch
Telegraph
Times
Press
Leader
Dellmaier
Gibraltar
Independent Republican movement forms in Philadelphia
The Independent Republican State Committee led by George E. Mapes plans a formal campaign from new headquarters at 931 Chestnut Street. Mapes calls the effort formidable, likening it to Pattison’s 1882 win, and says more details will come as the campaign progresses. Mayes has left his editorial post to focus on committee work.
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Reading
General Assembly
Democratic Society of Pennsylvania
Pattison
Black
Captain Barclay
Emery
Delamater
Philadelphia
Independent Republican State Committee
George E. Mapes
Cie
Chestnut Street
Mapes
Altoona
Mr. Mapes
Mayes
Blood stained politics in West Virginia county feud
Telegram reports a bitter West Virginia county political clash between the Natler and Dill factions of the Republican party. The conflict, described as a race war, features mob violence, stabbings, beatings, and firearm use as factions clash over county control. Russell evaded injury after a street shooting. both sides remain armed and tensions sky high despite a previous 1,600 vote majority. Democrats expect to carry the county this time.
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Char
Lest Ton
West Virginia
Natler
Dill
Republican Party
Dils
Nutler
State Tribune
Reber
Johns
McDonald
Federal
P. W. Russell
Russell
Rivalry Shapes Gop Congressional Race in West Virginia
Gaarron West Virginia August 31 The declaration of State Senator Thomas E Davis to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in this district opens the field for A D Dayton of Phillips who will likely be nominated to face W L Wilson a tariff reform advocate and former University president Dayton once was a student under Wilson a decade ago
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Gaarron
W. Va
Thomas E. Davis
Congress
A. D. Dayton
Phillips
Dayton
W.L. Wilson
Wilson
English syndicate secures option on Colorado silver mines
An English syndicate headed by J. P. Morgan has secured an option on all silver mines near Aspen Colorado for 27 million dollars. The arrangement was announced from Denver on August 51, detailing the vast scope and value of the deal and its potential impact on the mining district.
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Denver
Morgan
Aspen
Col
Tyrol flood disaster and civil aid appeal reported
Destructive floods in the Tyrol leave families homeless and seek aid. Rail travel halted and stone dams broken as residents shelter in upper stories or on roofs. A peasant woman and child reportedly killed at a bridge during the disaster. authorities expect the peril to lessen while relief pours in.
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Ber
Beene
Ragoz
Salary Too Small Tragedy in Dunlap’s Cable Firm
A 23 year government clerk suicide at Reichenberger Strasse after killing his intended bride Helene Eichter. He earned 17 shillings weekly and left a debt of 33 marks, poverty driving the act. Papers urge salary reform for faithful government employees.
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Beeerury
Reichenberger Strasse
Helene Eichter
No Trouble At All Soldiers Kept In Readiness For Breakup
Berlin August 31 Inquiries at police headquarters show the La Salle demonstration in Berlin Friedrichshagen and nearby areas occurred without bloodshed and with few arrests. Police kept orders firm but lenient and few troops needed on guard as no hostile feeling appeared. Soldiers held in reserve were given a holiday at 3 pm once alarms faded, as the event became a massive peaceful picnic with about 50 000 attendees dispersed across local suburbs.
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Dunlaf
Berlin
Friedrichshagen
Treasury Robbed During Military Maneuver at Piliscasha
Berlis August 31 An army theft reports the field treasury of the Eighth Battery stolen during maneuvers at Piliscasha. A chest holding 3,500 florins vanished. two sentinels post near the treasury have been arrested though no evidence has surfaced. The chest was later found nearby, shattered and empty.
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Dunlap
Berlis
Piliscasha
Cautions Against Cholera Guard English Coast Rules Issued
A government edict urges sanitary officials across the United Kingdom to enforce strict cholera prevention measures to shield English shores from the disease. The alert emphasizes vigilant compliance with new rules. Also note miners in Marimont Bas Coup threaten strikes demanding a 15 percent wage increase, raising concerns of large-scale disruption.
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Dunlaf
United Kingdom
Baussers
Marimont
Bas Coup
Canal to Sea: French plan for Paris sea canal project
Paris reports Minister of Public Works M Yu Guyot submitted for Babinet a canal proposal to connect the sea with Paris. The plan, favorably considered, goes to an engineers committee for review while neighboring inquiries discuss a trans-Saharan railway route to Lake Chad via Constantine and Biskra.
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M. Yu Guyot
Public Works
Tre aBabinet
Commission of Inquiry
Constantine
Biskra
Algeria
Lake Tchad
Timassinius
Amguid
Caventree Eam
Grand Procession in Australia Behind Labor Demonstration
Melbourne reports a peaceful labor day with forty thousand workers in a citywide procession. Police and 1,000 special constables maintained order as English union support was acknowledged at the later meeting. Electric lights replaced gas lights amid a strike.
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Melbourne
Stolen election tickets trigger mob attack at Morris station
A mob of about 2,500 surrounded Morris town station as Union Labor figures J B McLaughlin and George Small arrived to promote Union Labor tickets for Conway county. Small was beaten, a satchel with 7,000 ballots vanished, McLaughlin escaped, and tickets are being reprinted for tomorrow's vote.
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Morristown
Little Rock
J. B. McLaughlin
George Small
Springfield
Conway County
Small
McLaughlin
Olly Bentle
Jim Lucas
Walter Wells
Boycotting by Strikers Threatens Local Trades
A telegraph dispatch reports unrest as 24 freight trains passed the Hudson River Railroad up to last night with 16 more today. An engine was stoned and pulled from its train at the station. Albert Partrick, a former striking engineer and livery stable owner, faces threats to his business. A saloon keeper and a barber related to Partrick are also warned of boycotts if they continue certain hires or services.
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Afecial Teleomam
Poughreppsi
Hudson River
Albert Partrick
Partrick
Balloon tragedy as gas explodes during ascent plan
In Liycoux on August 31 Professor Ten Broeck prepared for a balloon ascent when the gas exploded and the air ship was consumed. Ten Broeck's assistant F F Knapp was aboard and severely burned but expected to recover. The loss was not specified.
Hypnotic Evangelist Mrs Woodward Faces Suppression
A San Francisco born evangelist Mrs M B Woodward draws crowds of about 10 000 nightly in a St Louis tent while doctors Dr Wellington Adams and Dr Theo Dilley petition the mayor to stop her meetings. They allege hypnotic influence causing unconsciousness and warn of mental strain.
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Woodward
St. Louis
Jefferson Avenue
M. B. Woodward
San Francisco
Welengton Adams
Theo Dilley
Tate
Glass industry back at work across New Jersey
A New Jersey window glass update lists mills in Millville Woodbury Glassboro Bridgeton and Geitsinger & Son Bridgeton resuming tomorrow Jonna Moore Bridgeton starts Tuesday Cohanzy Glass Co Bridgeton Thursday Tillyer Bros Vineland cannot start Monday due to a patent dispute but expects quick resolution Atco and Insnow will meet the blowers committee tomorrow and sign the scale aiming to blast a week later One Glassboro furnace resumes Monday while the large tank furnace remains incomplete.
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Atco and
Inslow
Glassboro
Vigilance Prevents Palo Alto Ranch Fire Disaster
San Francisco reports a major blaze at Senator Stanford's Palo Alto ranch near Menlo Park where 10 000 bales of straw stored for winter caught fire at 9pm. Two men escaped as Chinese fired two shots. a knot tied in the hose hindered the efforts. Stable loss estimated at 7 000.
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San Francisco
Senator Stanford
Palo Alto
Menlo Park
Desperate Prisoners Transported From Hazard to Winchester
Captain Gaither arrived with 16 prisoners including B. French J. Eversole and George W. Eversole. They are held without bail for trial in Winchester for involvement in the French Eversole feud that has troubled the region. The Winchester judge is noted for convicting and hanging more murderers than any other in his time.
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Lovimsvillee
Gaither
Soy
Lel Wader
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