McDermott Claims Assassins Target Him in London
Red Jim McDermott the ex dynamiter and informer travels London warning of two American assassins sent to kill him He shows a seven shooter and says he has alerted the Home Office and Scotland Yard Davitt Labouchere and Harcourt figures are named in his threats and responses from Davitt follow.
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McDermott
London
America
Sir William Harcourt
Gladstone
Davitt
Red Jim McDermott
New York
Home Office
Scotland Yard
Cork
Gunstow
Secret Service Fund
Home Secretary
Mystery figure tainted by hidden forums and dupe claims
A speaker asserts a mystery figure is followed by hidden fora and claims to know London movements over three months. He denounces rumors about Sir William Harcourt and Earl Spencer as ridiculous, promises disclosures on men who duped prisoners at Chatham, and withholds comments until the time is ripe.
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London
Sir William Harcourt
Earl Spencer
Chatham
Emperor of Austria Refuses to Sign Death Warrant
London reports King Francis Joseph hesitated as he prepared to sign a murderer's death warrant, tears blotting his name and forcing him to tear the document. Advocates for abolition hope royal restraint from Germany and England would bolster humane pleas worldwide.
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Austria
Duslap
Loxnon
Francis Joseph
Peror Austria
Crusade
Germany
England
Temperance Society Stirs Clash Over Parish Clergy
The Limerick Temperance Society, backing John Dillon, led to Bishop O Dwyer removing parochial clerical services. The Bishop summoned the Franciscan Prior who faced losing privileges if Franciscans kept performing disputed duties. A compromise sent the matter to the order's Provincial with assurances from the Prior.
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Dunlaf
Drei
Limerick Temperance Society
John Dillon
O'Dwyer
Consul General New Leaves London for New York
Consul General John C. New sailed for New York on the City of Berlin. He left Vice Consul Oliver R. Johnson to run U S affairs in London for two months and declined to say if he would go to Washington or Indiana. He quipped that his fences had long since fallen and the timber been carried away.
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London
John C. New
New York
Berlin
Oliver R. Johnson
United States
New
Washington
Harrison
Indiana
Salisbury Libel Suit Appeal Against Marquis of Salisbury
In a Waterford Ireland speech case, Mr. William O'Brien M P seeks a House of Lords appeal challenging the Court of Appeals ruling on damages for alleged slander. Solicitor Kimley filed the petition today on behalf of Mr. O'Brien against the Marquis of Salisbury's counsel.
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UY Dunlap
Kimley
William O'Brien
M. P
Marquis of Salisbury
O'Brien
House of Lords
Court of Appeals
O’brien
Waterford
Ireland
Miss Leiter Captured as English Knight's Bride?
The Chicago heiress Miss Leiter, famed in society circles, is reported to have fallen under the influence of Sir Arthur Hall. Hall, a barrister and ally of the royal family, is said to be courting Miss Leiter and securing her favor amid high society rumors.
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Chicago
Dunlap
Lexpos
Miss Leiter
David
Arthur Hall
Sixteen Infantrymen Convicted by Court Martial
Sixteen men of the Seventy-eighth Infantry Regiment stationed at Oldenburg have been court martialed for refusing to answer roll calls. Each received a two year prison sentence.
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Dunlap
Seventy-eighth Infantry Regiment
Oldenburg
John Dillon Subpoenaed in Secret Suit
Loypox September 13. John Dillon M P is to be subpoenaed by Wantners solicitors to appear as a witness in secret a suit seen to interfere with a proposed tour in America. Mrs O Shea prepared the documents ordered by the court.
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Dunlap
Loypox
John Dillon
M. P
Wantners
America
Mra O'Shea
France Needs American Grain
Loxpox September 13 reports that France will likely rely on American corn as U S wheat yields fall sharply by about 1,891,003 bushels from the previous year.
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France
Loxpox
America
Cardinol Manning Health Raises Alarm At Public Duties
Cardinol Manning’s health causes great uneasiness among friends as he relinquished most ceremonial duties over a month ago. The report notes his absence and concern over his condition amid ongoing public functions in Lespeys on September 13.
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Cardinol Manning
Dunslap
Lespeys
Cardinol
Manning
Prince of Wales favors Baron Hirsch in royal circle
London society is heated by Baron Hirsch, a Moravian Jew, becoming a favored friend of the Prince of Wales. The arrangement provokes Rothschild resentment and diplomatic tension, as Hirsch attends royal events and even hosts shooting parties in Moravia. The prince reportedly believes in two classes, royalty and the people, and aims to democratize the British realm.
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England
Loxpon
Europe
Prince of Wales
Baron Hirach
London
Hirsch
Moravia
Austria
Turkey
France
Germany
Lady de Grey
Lord Randolph Churchill
Baron Hirsch
Leason
Deym
Strickler
Albert Edward
Prince Albert
Determined Death By Own Action At Holloway Prison
William Judge, a starving laborer, attempted suicide by drowning twice and then by suffocation in bed with a water basin at Holloway. Police rescued him the first two times, but he died after placing water over his face and covering it with a blanket before the chaplain could arrive. The warden discovered the death when waking the cell.
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Dispatch
Loxpon
William Judge
Judge
London Bridge
Holloway
England Prohibits Spanish Rag Imports Over Cholera Fears
The cholera scare prompts a ban on rag imports from Spain. The Lancet notes rags can carry cholera like smallpox typhus and diphtheria. Historical risk assessments place cholera at the far end of the infection scale, with clothing likely the key exposure channel.
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Dunlap
Spain
Banditti in Sicily Stir Fear After American Consul Report
In Rome on September 13 the report of the American Consul about banditti outrages in Sicily prompts widespread agitation. The British Consul corroborates the unrest, travelers hold indignation meetings, and Americans and British fear a general outbreak amid denunciations of the desperate situation.
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SY Dunlap
Ule Company
Roms
Sicily
Sheep and cattle grazing on Ponsonby estate land raise alarm
In Tipperary the plan of campaign continues as tenants claim eviction by Smith-Barry. About 1000 cattle and 15 sheep graze on the land formerly held by tenants, with 1400 cattle and 1000 sheep on Ponsonby property, both areas kept stocked daily to pressure on estates.
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Dunlap
Dublin
Ponsonby
Tipperary
Smith-Barry
Quay Delivers Eulogy on Samuel J Randall in Senate
Senator Quay unexpectedly reads a prepared eulogy honoring Samuel J Randall from Pennsylvania. He praises Randall as the soul of his party and recalls his steadfast fight against the force bill, noting Randall’s long hours and parliamentary skill amid party strife. The address lauds Randall’s independence and devotion to duty.
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Senate
Samuel J. Randall
Quay
Pennsylvania
Washington
Randall
Edmuns
Senator Quay
Lightner
Rushing the tariff bill in Senate committee
The Ways and Means Committee opened formal review of Senate amendments to the tariff bill and reported progress by noon. Dutiable schedules were acted on while the free list remained. non concurrence was urged on amendments. Louisiana members urged March 1 as the effective date for sugar changes, arguing delays would ruin planters. Committee work expected to finish Monday.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Senate
Louisiana
Price
Colemen
Blanchard
Boatner
Wilkinson
Blair Fills Ingalls Chair In Pro Tem Role
In the absence of President Pro Tem Ingalls senator Blair of New Hampshire presided over the session in Washington on September 13.
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Blair
Ingalls
Washington
Senator Ingalls to Return to Washington Monday
The Senate activity notes that Senator Ingalls will return to Washington on Monday morning. This brief item places the lawmaker's travel in the current congressional schedule.
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Senate
Senator Ingalls
Washington
No Official Information on Barrundia Case Reaches Washington
The State Department has not received an official report from Guatemala via Guatemalan mail about the Barrundia case. Assistant Secretary Wharton expresses surprise at the lack of details on recent Central American events. The steamer from Guatemala with possible shooting particulars has not yet delivered information.
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Washioton
State Department
Mizner
Barrundia
Wharton
Central America
Guatemala
Mitzoer
Siasetioans
Resolution Demands Guatemala Inquiry Into Barundia Killing
Representative McCreary of Kentucky introduced a House resolution demanding an immediate investigation into the killing of General Barundia on the steamer Acapulco by Guatemalan authorities. The President is asked to transmit to the House all information in his possession if compatible with public interest.
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Congress
Washington
McCreary
Kentucky
House
General Bar- Tundia
Acapulco
Guatemala
United States
House of Representatives
Simple Savages Win Big In Jersey City Poker Scam
Four Buffalo Bill Indians traveling to the West with cash played poker in Jersey City. Charging Crow showed a royal flush while a companion wielded a knife and won all the money from a conning pair posing as Col. Cody agents. Police traced the ring and sent the four savages back west.
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New York
Far West
Europe
Buffalo Bill
Crow
Bremen
Saale
Hamburg
O’ Beirne
Kills- Two
Jersey City
Colonel Cody
Snans
Cody
Chargin Crow
Col. O'Beirne
Byrnes
Albany Chronicle Reports Drive to Avert Strikes on Central Road
A Knight reports that Central road employees in the Albany area were asked to sign a pledge not to strike or join labor organizations that could call strikes. Nearly all workers signed the circular. A claim that District Master Workman E J Lee took money to aid strikers is unsubstantiated.
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Albany
Knight
Central Road
E. J. Lee
Englishman Medhurst Briefly Returns To England From New York
W. H. Medhurst, the young Englishman who arrived with horses and carriages aboard the Tower Hill and whose paste jewels caused a stir with Inspector Kerrigan, has ordered all his paraphernalia back to Liverpool. He will stay in New York until Wednesday and then depart on the Teutonic.
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New York
W. H. Medhurst
Tower Hill
Kerrigan
Liverpool
Brooklyn
Teutonic
Irish MPs to Visit This Country in Winter
Cablegram from the Secretary of the Irish National League to Hon. John Fitzgerald announces the planned visit of Irish members of Parliament to this country during the coming fall and winter. The note dated Dublin September 15 1890 confirms the destination and schedule details.
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Barrigun
Dublin
John Fitald
National Irish League
Lincoln
Neb
Three Killed In Black Hills Train Wreck
An excursion train on the Black Hills and Ft. Pierre Railroad derailed after a heavy tree fell onto the rear car. Judd Balden Mrs. Snyder and a boy from Lead City were killed outright and many others were seriously injured on September 13.
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Drapwood, & D
Black Hills
Ft. Pierre
Judd Balden
Snyder
Boy
Lead City
Lottery Offer Rejected By Kentucky State Auditor
Major D. W. Sanders of the Frankfort and Henry County lotteries offered the State Auditor Norman $2,000 for a one year license to operate both lotteries. The offer was refused. General Hardin was consulted for an opinion on the 1890 law abolishing lotteries.
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Louisvile
D. W. Sanders
Frankfort
Henry County
Norman
Hardin
Relief Delayed by Customs Duty Suspension Favored
New York September 13 Secretary Windom and President Harrison discuss quick relief from money stringency. Suspended customs duties from November 1 to February 1 is favored while Treasury steps are weighed. Windom notes broad national impact and vows careful action to ease markets.
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Wall Street
Windom
Harrison
New York
No Panic at Any Hazard in Finances
Washington September 13. A long telegraph exchange among the President Acting Secretary Batchellor and Assistant Secretary Nettleton discussed money market stringency. Secretary Wisdom in New York advised no reason for serious consequences and readiness to act as required. The Mint Director offered to buy silver to ease pressure. Treasury waived bond presentation rules to allow partial prepayment.
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New York
Windom
sub-Treasury
Congress
de Windom
Cresson
Batchellor
Nettleton
Treasury Department
Wisdom
Tam
McKinley
Mint
Swindled by a Woman Or a Man in Disguise
In San Francisco two women posed as Emma L. Dick niece of the late S. W. Dick and sought to sell a city lot for 35000. Wells aided by acting as broker, arranging a 3000 loan from Thomas Crane. Mortgage recorded, money paid, but the deed proved fictitious and the recipient an impostor believed to be a man in disguise. No trace of the culprit.
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San Francisco
J.F. Wells
Emma L. Dick
5S. W. Dick
Wells
Thomas Crane
Noclew
Convent Topic Sparks Federation Debate Among Engineers
At the upcoming Pittsburg convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers a key issue will be whether to federate with other railway workers. Engineers have long seen themselves as an elite within railroad ranks, but many leaders favor federation as a path to broader labor power and potential strikes.
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Pittsburg
Curiaco
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Federation of Railroad
Grand Lodge
The Dispatch Directory Contests and Classifieds Listing
The Dispatch Directory issue outlines daily news and three parts including Part II with Pittsburg's Oil Field notes The Coming Cataclysm and features by Mark F Griswold Charles T Monrat Frank A Burr Clara Belle Harrison and others The page also lists Telegrams at Bea Secret Societies Want Column Real Estate notices and numerous sections and columnists across pages including The Realm of Beauty The Grand Army and educational pieces
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Pittsburg
Mark F. Griswold
Charles T. MonRat
Bea
Frank A. Burr
The
Grand Army
Telegraph
Business Prosperity Educational
Bpors
Hedskins
Alice MacGowan
Frank G. Carpenter
Samuel Wielae
Amusement Notices Business Cards
Withdrawal of Bonded Goods Extended to February First
Treasury officials announced a projected February 1, 1891 withdrawal date for bonded merchandise under existing tariffs due to a likely later congressional action. Assistant Secretary Nettleton told the Associated Press that the withdrawal will be fixed on February 1, 1891. He noted the Senate committee has not held a formal conference, though contact with Aldrich, Allison, and Hiscock suggested the shift.
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Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Conference Committee
W. White
Washington
Senate Finance
House
Wars and Means
Treasury
San Francisco
Windom
McKinley
Hiss
Senate
House of Representatives
Messrs. Aldrich
Allison and
Hiscock
Roasted by Ingalls at Pittsburg Republican Rally
A large crowd packed the Grand Opera House in Pittsburg for a Republican campaign opening led by United States Senator Ingalls. Delamater and Hastings spoke amid applause and club parades as the GOP framed the Democratic Party with wit and statistics.
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Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
United States
Ingalls
Delamater
Hastings
Watres
Thomas J. Stewart
Sn Grand Opera House
W. WH. McCleary Glee Club
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