Sultan Backs Russia and France in Bold Talk to British Envoy
News from Constantinople reports the Sultan honors Mibor and Ribot with orders, signaling a push toward the Franco‑Russian entente. British officials seek explanations on the Mitylene incident as Admiral Kerr’s report prompts questions about command and timing. The piece also covers Liberal leadership shifts and federation talks, plus trade and cattle disease notes.
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William White
Constantinople
Pasha
Smyrna
Sigri
Lord Kerr
Jiere
Bier
Levant
Admiralty
Admiral Kerr
Kerr
Lord Salisbury
Porte
Archivelago
Futtail
Great Britain
Russia
Turkey
Faeland
England
Newccastle
Gladstone
William Vernon Harcourt
Lord Spencer
Earl of Teeeeberry
Trade and reform hopes shadow this news roundup
The article notes growing support for freer imports and shippers facing pressure from ship owners to alter cattle storage rules. It suggests Lincoln may repeal a harsh slaughter law before January 1, freeing trade to boom, while other lines discuss esoteric topics and Blavatsky’s ashes split between New York Madras and a third location.
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Chaplin
Steamship Company
Lincoln
Desmond
Mme. Blavatsky
Madras
New York
Italian delegates at Munich seek concessions for commerce
Rome reports that Italian negotiators at Munich could not agree with Austria Hungary on the commercial alliance terms. Semi official press says talks progress rapidly and Italy seeks concessions to ease its financial strain while pursuing political aims of the Triple Alliance.
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Rome
Munich
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Ita
Frankfort
Germany
Austria
France Purchases Boost Italian Wheat Prices
Rome reports large French purchases of wheat from Roman Province farmers driven by government needs. The drive raises prices as Italy’s harvests meet only home use. If exports continue, higher prices loom for future supplies.
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Rome
Italy
Chinese Government Not Aware of Naval Demonstration
Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese Government says no naval demonstration is threatened at the center of the combined fleets. Officials state there is no indication of any escalation and note a formal note has been sent to the powers via their foreign ministers.
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Shanghai
Triple Tragedy At Bay Port Ends In Three Deaths
Three Indians John Dan and Bill Squanos were slain during a quarrel with Charles Atherton at Taack's cabin in Bay Port. Bradshaw struck John Squanos crushing his skull, while Atherton and companions headed to a distant cabin where the other two bodies were found. Atherton was arrested and bailed. Bradshaw remains at large.
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Minch
Bay Port
John
Dan
Bill Squanos
Taack
Cnbon
Charles Atherton
Oscoda
A. T. Bliss
Bradshaw
John Squanos
Atherton
Huron County
Poisoned Cop Struck From Lips By Wife In Struggle
New York reports Max Falk a 25 year old Austrian in personal crisis attempted Paris green poisoning at his home. His wife wrested the cup away and fought off the poison as police and doctors intervened. Falk, despondent over unemployment and poverty, was placed under arrest.
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New York
Max Falk
Paris Green
Falk
Slander Suit Placed Against Rev Botkin by Police Chief
In WhaiTa Kax Sept 18 Rev J D Botkin faces defamation charges filed by Police Commissioner C E Jones. The action stems from a prohibition speech last night where Botkin called Jones a perjurer and a scoundrel. Botkin is an elder in the Southwest Methodist Conference and a former Prohibition candidate for governor. both men are fellow elders in the same church.
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Kax
Smit
J.D. Botkin
C. E Jones
Sint
Botkin
Jones
Ikin
Southwest Methodist Ference
Lent Fall
Lost in the Clouds as Balloon Observes Tests Near El Paso
John T. Ellis, chief rain-maker, ascended in a balloon from the El Paso waterworks to study upper air currents for the rain experiments. He drifted to a ravine after an hour aloft. a 20‑member search party and Fort Bliss troops rescued him. Explosions below sent concussion waves to the balloon, humidity varied, and rain bets circulated as observers watched for a breakthrough in the arid region.
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John T. Ellis
Dyrenforth
Ellis
Ft. Bliss
Henton
Appel
Dispatch
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Chibushus
Mexico
New Mexico
Arizona
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Texas
Ellisays
Uncle Jerry
Millis
Jennings
J. Franklin
Invasion fears spark cross state convicts alert
Governor Buchannan of Tennessee wires Governor Brown of Kentucky with a warning that Kentucky miners plan to release convicts in Briceville. He notes previous invasions into Tennessee and urges action to stop lawlessness. Brown says Kentucky will try to curb trouble but reminds that unlawful acts in Tennessee may be punished there.
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Buchanan
Tennessee
Brown
Kentuck
Kentucky
Briceville
Foreign envoys in Chicago study World’s Fair progress
European Commission officials arrive in Chicago after a 40000 mile journey to review World’s Fair plans. Sir Henry T Wood, Herr Weymuth, and James Dredge accompany the party as a commission committee meets them at Miller’s Junction and escorts them to the Auditorium Hotel.
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European Commission of World
City
Henry T. Wood
Royal English Commission
Herr Weymuth
James Dredge
Miller's Junction
Auditorium Hotel
Baltimore and Ohio likely to declare scrip dividend
The Hambleton & Co weekly letter predicts a forthcoming scrip dividend for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with an estimated 10 to 20 percent and a probable accompanying cash dividend. It notes 1890 surplus over fixed charges about 1.38 million dollars and cites the October third Wednesday meeting as a possible declaration date.
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Hambleton & Co
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore City
Hopkins University
Baltimore and Ohio
Brutal husband accused in brutal attempt to hasten wife’s death
San Francisco report says Joseph Biberich, married six months, fought with a nurse and police at his wife’s bedside. The dying woman bears bruises and marks on her throat. He allegedly threatened poison, bought a coffin, and prepared for funeral as authorities hold him for disturbing the peace. A nurse seeks a night’s holdover while awaiting a formal filing.
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San Francisco
Joseph Biberich
Biberich
Mrs. Wilson
The Slayer of Two Wives Hanged in Savannah Jail
Albert Mores alias Grant Kitchen, a negro man known as the wife murderer, was hanged privately at 10:42 am in the county jail. He confessed to both killings, choosing the hour and entering the death cell with composure. Both wives were murdered in brutal throat-slashing acts born of jealousy.
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Savannah
Albert Mores
Grant Kitchen
Kitchen
Question With The Farmers In Midwestern Grain Surge
A Burlington official returning from the West says farmers across Iowa Nebraska Kansas Colorado and Wyoming have enormous crops. He estimates 6000 carloads of corn wheat and oats will be shipped from Holdridge to Holyoke over 180 miles, highlighting questions about how long farmers will hold grain without cars to move it.
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Burlington
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Wyoming
Holdridge
Holyoke
Savings Bank of Kansas Goe Into Receiver Hands
The United States Savings Bank of Toreka Kansas was placed in the hands of a receiver this morning. It had a capital stock of 251000 largely held in New England and New York City. Depositors are expected to recover, while Eastern stockholders will lose. The bank failed last March and reopened last June after more funds were raised by Eastern stockholders. William Knox Jr. served as president. The institution failed to meet banking law examinations and is declared unable to continue.
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Toreka
Kax
United States Savings Bank
New England
New York City
William ©. Knox, Jr
Ple
Ution
First Cabinet Meeting After Return
The President convened the first Cabinet meeting since his return with most members present except Secretaries Blaine and Proctor. The session established initial policy direction and cabinet attendance set.
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Washington
Blaine
Proctor
Dispute Over Seal Catch Puts Modus Vivendi Under Review
The United States and Britain clash over Alaska Commercial Company seal catches beyond the 7500 limit set by the recent modus vivendi. Treasury explains actions citing food use and pre‑agreement catches, while Agent Williams’ report argues against excessive poaching and potential extermination concerns.
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Washington
State Department
Alaska Commercial Company
Treasury Department
England
United States
Julian Pauncefote
San Francisco
Ervette
Treasury
Williams
Platt and Hiscock push Belden for War Secretary
Washington reports a heated political maneuver as Platt and Hiscock press the President to appoint Representative Belden of New York as Secretary of War. The aim is to placate Belden, curb his opposition to Harrson delegates, and harmonize New York party interests despite existing Cabinet members.
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Washington
the Star
Platt
Senator Hiscock
Representative Belden
New York
Belden
Fassett
Hendricke
Rty
Harrison
A Defense of Egan by Admiral McCann
Admiral McCann defends Chilean Minister Egan amid claims he would stand by during a crisis. The note references Balmaceda's government, and reactions from Solar and other ministers urging restraint toward captives.
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Washington
Egan
Patrick Engan
Balmaceda
Solar
Ling Him
Knights in Politics Stir as McKinley Responds to Campbell
In Philadelphia on September 14, a Knights of Labor convention dispute flares over the opposition to aligning the order with the Constitutional Convention. Delegates including Powderly allies clash with minority backers led by P. M. Caffrey amid calls for open sessions and fair treatment.
Central Republicans Prepare for State League Delegates
Sceawros Sept 1 Special The Central Republican Club plans a grand reception for 1200 delegates to the State League Convention meeting in the city on Wednesday. The General and Escort Committees held meetings to finalize arrangements. Wyoming House hosts candidates. delegates will be housed in hotels and private homes as needed. A 60-strong escort battalion will parade the streets Monday night.
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Central Republican Club
State League
Wyoming House
Rival chairmen meet over routine campaign matters
In Philadelphia on September 18 special report says State Chairman Watres and Kerr met at Penn Square to discuss routine campaign matters and mutual gains. The conference was preliminary and friendly, touching print style for state tickets and other tactical decisions.
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Philadelphia
Penn Square
Watres
Kerr
Fragmentary political note hints at three delegates
A truncated snippet shows Republican figures manipulating gates and a Scranton tie. It mentions Robinson and three delegates organized under unclear instruction. The readable text is fragmented and lacks concrete actions or dates.
Jones declares party dissensions boost Republicans in New York
Binghamton reports sharpened Democratic splits aid Republican hopes to win New York. Jones consults with aides in private office before departing for Albany as he plans to challenge Flower and race the opposition. The scene shows heightened political tension across the state.
McKinley Addresses 5000 at Morning Star Park Greenville
Major McKinley spoke to about 5000 supporters at Morning Star Park Greenville after arriving from Piqua. Delegations from many towns joined local Republicans in a lively crowd, with excursions from Indiana and rural areas. He planned a formal answer to Governor Campbell at Cincinnati tomorrow night.
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Cincinnati
Greenville
Major McKinley
Morning Star Park
Jackson and Mackinaw
Indiana
McKinley
Piqua
Harris
Springer speaks to Iowa crowd in Republican stronghold
Congressman William Springer of Illinois addressed a large Democratic demonstration in Spencer Iowa on September 18. He spoke for about ninety minutes to a receptive audience in the Eleventh Congressional district, a GOP stronghold, discussing national politics and the political climate.
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Spencer
Iowa
William Springer
Illinois
Spewer
Springer Ree Saal
Navy Ss
Mr. Springer
Mills to Speak in Mansfield After Arrival Tonight
Roger Q. Mills arrived in Mansfield to-night as the guest of Congressman Harter. He will address a large crowd tomorrow afternoon in the city, with high attendance anticipated.
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Mansfield
Roger Q. Mills
Harter
Congressman Bullock Dangerously Ill
Congressman Robert Bullock of Florida’s Second District is dangerously ill at White Sulphur Springs. He traveled there for medical treatment and his family has been summoned to his bedside.
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Bullock
Jacksonville
Robert Bullock
Florida
White Sulphur Springs
Boy Vanishes Then is Supposed Victim Found In Fire
At St Marys Ohio a sensational case emerges as 16 year old Albert Vanriper disappears with tramp Tongass. Rescue parties later find charred remains believed to be the boy in a campfire. Tongass is jailed and later Celina reports the boy alive. Authorities doubt the tale but insist remains match the missing youth.
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Albert Vanriper
Kenton
Tongas
Celina
Mercer County
Tongass
Somea Tongass
Ohio
Celvin
Dispatch
Marshal Woods
Ind
Two mobs tense as Carrollton crowd gathers for lynching
In Carrollton Missouri on September 18 May Betsenberger, 15, was stabbed by Joseph Oliver after a school return. Oliver is jailed after arrest. white and black mobs mobilize around the jail with clashes feared and bloodshed anticipated.
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Carrollton
May Betsenberger
Joseph Oliver
Oliver
Smuggled Opium Seized on Steamship China
San Francisco officials found eight bags of opium hidden between planks in the forepeak of the steamship China. Officers uncovered two planks, pried one aside, and discovered eight cloth-wrapped bundles containing opium. The 152 metal cases, valued at about 21,000, were seized.
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China
San Francisco
Speier
Custom House
McGinnis
Rebels in Mexico Expect Reinforcements After Camargo Skirmish
A dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas dated Sept 1 reports Caterino Garm promised his forces would attack Camargo and loot the town after a brief engagement with a small group near the Axucar. Ruiz Sandoval and reinforcements are said to have crossed the river at San Agacio about 40 miles from Laredo with a small contingent.
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Ero Geaanpe City
Tex
Caterino EK Garm
Camargo
Axucar
Ruiz Sandoval
San Agicio
Laredo
Frightful Boiler Explosion Kills Five at Montville
Report from Charpon C shows three men and two young girls died when a boiler blew at Vausises jelly factory in Montville ten miles away. The building was demolished and details were unavailable due to lack of telegraphic communication.
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Montville
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