Ireland A Volcanic Outcry Over Balfour Arrests Evictions
Loxton reports Ireland not staying quiet after Balfour's arrests. Irish leaders jailed on dubious warrants spark renewed resistance, with landlords pressing for rent and evictions on four estates, including the Lansdowne holdings at Lugeacurran, as priests appeal for mercy for tenants.
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Scotland
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Lansdowne
Lugeacurran
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American Colonel's Pistol Improves London Hotel Civility
Colonel James Pepper, returning from Europe, confronts a rude Metropole desk clerk in London. He pulls a rusted pistol, demands apology and vows to ensure Americans are treated with respect. The clerk kneels, repeats apologies, and Pepper claims the weapon is a relic. The hotel staff then treats Americans with deference.
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London
James Pepper
Pepper Whisky Fame
Europe
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Hotel Metropole
Colonel Pepper
Pepper
Paris
Metropole
Hunger in Ireland as potato crop fails arouses church plea
Catholic bishops in Raphoe and priests across Ireland warn of near-famine as 40,000 people may starve inside three months. They urge landlords to halt evictions and rent demands, while landlords deny famine and resist relief efforts amid rising tensions with bailiffs and police.
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County Donegal
Ireland
RUSHING TIN PLATE TO AMERICA
The Standard reports Birmingham and Staffordshire consumers fear tin plate shortages as Welsh firms rush orders for the American market ahead of the McKinley tariff. Prices for common sheet coke plates have risen about 3 percent while nitrates makers avoid stockpiling, expecting demand and prices to drop when the new 11 percent duty takes effect. The American trade is seen as likely to be seriously crippled by the tariff push.
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Lonxpon
Birmingham
Staffordshire
Carnegie Addresses American Institutions in Liverpool
Andrew Carnegie spoke at the Reform Club in Liverpool defending American institutions and legislation. He stated Americans consume more British products than all British colonies combined. The Cunard steamer Servia sailed with Carnegie and his wife among 200 British Iron and Steel Institute passengers.
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Liverpool
Andrew Carnegie
Reform Club
Great Britain
British Iron and Steel Institute
F. ©. Webb
London and Northwestern Railroad
Visitor’s planned visit thwarted at last moment
A record notes that the occasion of their visit last year was intended but proved impossible at the final moment. The event did not occur as planned, leaving the party unable to complete the visit despite preparations.
Bernhardt says Cleopatra will use a harmless snake
Madame Sara Bernhardt, seen in Paris, refutes claims she will dye her hair for Cleopatra. She will use a harmless snake lookalike from Fontainbleau, rehearsing daily to handle reptiles and prepare for America. She plans a dark Egyptian complexion and elaborate coiffure matching period depictions.
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BT Dunlap
Paris
Madame Sara Bernhardt
Bois de Boulogne
DisPatch
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Cleopatra
Fontainbleau
Madame Bernhardt
Madam Bernhart
Patti
European States May Form Commercial League to Fight McKinley Bill
The Dispatch reports rumors that Austrian and German rulers and the King of Saxony may seek to form a commercial league of European states to oppose the McKinley tariff. Paris sources hint at parleys among continental powers and a diplomat’s letter suggests Germany may seek rapprochement with France to resist U.S. tariffs. Before uniting against America, existing tariff disputes among Europe must be settled, a task as complex as the McKinley provisions.
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Silesia
United States
Paris
Standard
Berlin
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France
Europe
America
Garrett's Health Improves and Plans December Return
Paris reports Mr. Robert Garrett appears healthy and content, saying his health is restored. He reflects on Baltimore's prosperity and his pride as an American and Baltimorean, plans two to three months stay and a possible December return, though enjoying himself complicates travel.
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Dunlap
Paris
Robert Garrett
Dispatch
Garrett
Baltimore
Sick King and Cabinet Crisis Deepens in Portugal
Lisbon September 20. It is announced tonight that the King of Portugal, who seemed nearly recovered from his illness, has suffered another severe relapse. The cabinet crisis continues amid concern over the royal health and political stability.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Four Lives Blotted Out in Murray Shaft Disaster
September 20 reports a gas explosion in the Murray shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company in Wilkesbarre. Five men were inside when the blast occurred: Lawrence Casey James Sullivan James Roswell Fireboss Edward Butson and Anthony Jennings. Rescue workers found all dead except Edward Boteon who was seriously burned. Bodies retrieved 600 feet from the shaft and sent to their homes.
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Murray
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Lawrence Casey
James Sullivan
James Roswell
Edward Butson
Anthony Jennings
Scott
Thomas Ford
Morgan
Mr. Fox
Pottsville
Moses Hershler
Philadelphia
Mr. Fredericks
James Becker
Mahanoy City
Chester
State Firemen’s Association
Messrs
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Summers and Hoffman
Kings Powder Mill Sues Railway for 50000 Damages
The Kings Powder Mill Company sues the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Railway Company to recover 50000 damages from an explosion at their mill months earlier. A related suit for 117000 is filed by Peters Cartridge Company. The claim alleges the explosion resulted from an improperly conducted running switch by the defendant’s employer.
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Kings Powder Mill Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis Railway Company
Peters Cartridge Com PeThe
Tragic Shoemakersville wreck claims many lives
A coal train derailment near Shoemakersville caused 22 deaths and 82 injuries. Engineer John White remains buried beneath wreckage as rescuers work to recover bodies. Notable victims include Pottsville attorney Kaercher and railroad staff. the crash followed a broken coupling on the leading coal train on the Reading line.
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Engineer White
Kaercher
Philadelphia and
Reading
John White
White
Sonevertas
Lonehan
Fredericks
Osborne
John Shadle
Templin
M Kaercher
Pottsville
Trains Collision Near Mobsville Tragedy Unfolds
An express bound for Williamsport collided with two coal cars derailed from a south bound coal train near Mobsville, causing wreckage and multiple injuries. Passenger John Ney escaped unharmed as rescuers pulled survivors from mangled cars and spilled cargo amid a violent night scene.
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Geary
Williamsport Express
Reading
White
Statewide Teacher Salaries Report Shows Gender Gap
Philadelphia and several counties reveal male teachers earning higher monthly averages than female teachers. Notable gaps include Allegheny 57 61 for men and 39 56 for women. Luzerne 50 34 for men and 34 31 for women. Philadelphia 133 20 for men and 67 20 for women. Some districts employ no men, and overall male counts decline while female counts rise. The report notes discipline differences and flood impacts on Johnstown schools.
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Harrisburg
Department of Public Instruction
Allegheny County
Lackawanna County
Luzerne County
Philadelphia
Nottingham
Washington County
Honesdale
Wayne County
Irwin
Johnstown
Gallant Butler in Courtroom Disruption Over Perjury Case
Boston dispatch reports General Butler caused a scene in United States Commissioner Hallett's office as he sought the release of Mrs. Clara E. Johnson, a neighbor and client accused of false pension claims by Special Commissioner Williamson. Butler accused Williamson of misconduct and questioned the legality of the arrest, vowing to punish those responsible if he lives long enough. Hearing postponed to Friday.
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General Butler
United States
Hallett
Clara E. Johnson
Williamson
Ge Butler
Congress
Commissioner Hallett
Triplets at Fourteen in Cincinnati Court Action
In Cincinnati Malvina Sanders swore out a warrant and wage attachment for Nicholas Sanders, coachman to Lewis Werner, after revealing she will not be 14 until October 1 but is mother to nearly one-month-old triplets. She married Sanders last month. he refuses support. Two of the babies are girls.
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Dibfatch
Malvina
Sanders
Nicholas Sanders
Lewis Werner
Board of Police Commissioners
Sanderg
Raisin Train Heads East From Fiesno
A train of 20 carloads of raisins departed from Fiesno today bound for the East, traveling via the Central and Union Pacific routes.
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Cayl
Central
Union Pacific
Tariff conferees fail to reach agreement on key duties
Washington dispatch reports Senate and House conferees remain far apart on metal glass and sugar duties as about 400 amendments are reviewed. Leaders from Blaine Reed and McKinley press for House rates while Senate Republicans push varied schedules. Sessions run late with manufacturers and lawmakers cautious on timing of report and possible adjournment near month end.
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Ffrom
Washington
Senate
Republican House
Washington House Adjourns After Questionable Yeas Count
In the Washington House the journal faced objection from Mr O Ferrall Virginia over approval. Yeas and nays were demanded but only 151 to 0 voted, not a quorum, prompting an adjournment at 1 o'clock amid disputes over teller counts and chair accuracy.
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House
O'Ferrall
Virginia
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Mr. Breckinridge
R. Crisp
President nominates Wyoming judge and U S attorney
The President sent nominations to the Senate including John A. Riner for U S District Judge in Wyoming and Benjamin F. Fowler for U S Attorney for Wyoming, with another nominee Joseph Loca mentioned.
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Washington
Senate
John A. Riner
Wyoming
United States
District of Wyoming
Benjamin F. Fowler
The
Blaine to Tour Pennsylvania With Reed and McKinley
A Washington dispatch reports that after Congress adjourns, Reed McKinley and Barrows will campaign in Pennsylvania. Secretary Bissine plans to visit the state for Delamater. Blaine is also slated to speak for Delamater before the campaign ends as Pennsylvania nerves up for the election.
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Reed
McKinley
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Rotary
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Keystone
Senator Cockrell Objects To Bond Reduction Plan
SENATOR COCKRELL OBJECTS WasHiveTon September 20 The Senate resumed consideration of a bill to reduce bonds national banks must deposit for charters and to curb excess money in circulation The amendment to strike out the section lowering bonds to 1000 was discussed He said recent weeks showed United States credit damaged by Treasury use to aid stock and grain speculators The bill was laid aside without action.
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Senate
United States
Power
Cockrell
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Massachusetts Chairman proposes subcommittee on World’s Fair progress
Chairman Chandler of Massachusetts from the Special House Committee on the World's Fair reports a resolution for appointing a sub committee to inquire into exposition details. It will examine government exhibit space and related matters, to report at the start of the next Congress session.
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Washington
Chandler
Massachusetts
House Committee On
House
Congress
Engineers rename union to General Adjustment Committee
The General Grievance Committee of Engineers on the Chicago and Northwestern system has renamed itself the General Adjustment Committee. They advocate federation with other railway employees and will meet with representatives from the Brotherhood of Conductors and the Railway Firemen's Association to discuss federation in detail.
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Cutcaco
Chicago and Northwestern
Brotherhood of Conductors
Milwaukee and Northern Lead War Purchase Vote
At the annual meeting of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road stockholders voted for the purchase of the Milwaukee and Northern leading to take possession on October 1.
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Milwauker
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
Eee
The DisPatTer Directory The Daily Issue Contents
The DisPatTer presents a three part issue with world news local happenings and political gossip. It lists page by page items including Laying Pipe Cary Catalog Maine Howard Fielding and other article titles.
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Maine
Howard Fielding
Wilmer Wellington
Fuark
Fitnburg
Shattered deal as city battles Westmoreland site
Judge Ewing ruled the old Poor Farm sale legal while blocking the Stewart farm purchase in Westmoreland county. Mayor Gourley hailed the decision, saying a county site of about 20 acres suffices for Poor Farm purposes, preferably within Allegheny county. The ruling leaves Councils to decide next steps. city attorneys declined further comment.
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Westmoreland County
Gourley
C. L. Straub
Pittsburg
Stewart
East End
Allegheny County
Supreme Court
W. C. Moreland
Philadelphia
Elliott
Highland Avenue
Morrow
J. McF. Carpenter
Ford
City Hall
McCarpenter
Moreland
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