British ships may become American under new act
The article discusses a proposed U S measure allowing American registered steamships to transfer to American ownership if built or contracted in the United States. It cites Inman steamships City of Paris and City of New York, now under British flag, as potential examples and warns of possible international tensions with Britain. It notes objections from British officials and predicts a shift in ocean carriage control affecting crews and flags.
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Aes
England
Alberican House of Representatives
Irnatiog
Hulleweenn Staameblps
Inman Steamships Choy
New York
Michael Iteke
Lord Derby
United States
Americth Capitalivgs
Mme
City of Paria
City of New York
Sallnra
Ulster County Savings Institution Bank Wins Legal Victory
General Term sustains Judge Foreman decision sealing the bank from depositor lawsuits. March ruling allowed curbing of liquidations under conditions. injunction to protect the defunct bank’s assets remains in effect. Deposit claims are paused pending further action at the oral term.
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Elsuston
Foreman
Ulster County Savings Institution
Lusi
Fursmag
Lewis
Eleven Victims Reported From Philadelphia Theater Fire
At Penn Hospital and nearby Jefferson hospital more victims succumbed or weakened from burns and shock after the Philadelphia theater fire. Rand Patterson aged 16 and Charles Briggs 28 died. Albert Cumback 25 James Pigno 14 and John Wank 22 were critically ill. A severed limb found near debris was identified as part of a cadaver used for directing purposes.
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Pennsylvania Hospital
Rand Patterson
Charles Briggs
Kana
Ead
Albert Cumback
James Pignoo
John Wank
Jefferson Tal
Arthur Chambers
Twenty-serwash
Wharton Streets
Sonex
Bold Prison Escape Attempt Foiled in Rochester Jail
Three prisoners escaped their cells on Exchange Street before midnight but were quickly stopped. They overpowered a jailer to seize his revolver and fled but were halted at the stairs by Sheriff Dars who confronted them with a pistol. The leader Sherman, a postage stamp washer, assaulted guard Chaffes before capture.
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Rochester
Exchange Street
Sherman
Chaffes
Dars
Consecration of Bishop Gabriels Draws Vast Albany Attendance
May 6 Albany reports a grand ceremony at the Immaculate Conception cathedral for Bishop Gabriels who succeeds the late Bishop Wadham of Ogdensburg. About thirty bishops archbishops and five hundred clerics attended as the church hall overflowed with spectators. Archbishop Corrigan delivered the consecration and the event drew widespread attention from clergy and laity alike.
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Albany
Avbany
Labou
Coal Combine Plays On Religion In Pennsylvania
Desperate Effort by Reading authorities to sway clergy with money to bolster the coal combine. Powderly claims Pennsylvania holds corporate power. cites alleged Reading cloistered schemes in Lackawanna Valley to advance mining interests. He notes ministers and priests faced offers, provoking reaction that some would quit clerical robes for arms against corporate greed.
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Beaarion
Knights of Labor
Archbald
Workman
Reading Combine
Pennsylvania
Debus
Combine
Aptgain
Terrible Famine Near Flower Harbour Newfoundland
Dated May 6 Flower Harbour Newfoundland reports severe famine as five months pass with no bread after winter isolation. Government aid of 40 barrels of flour arrived to prevent starvation for Flower Harbour residents starved since February. Whale coast near Bon and St Anthony faces widespread hunger and potential death risk.
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Newfoundland
Hauwax
Flower
Bon
St Anthony
Congressional Committee Opens Preliminaries Meeting
A revised Congressional Committee schedule outlines preliminary steps for organization. Delegates from states including Iowa New Jersey Pennsylvania and Ohio are listed among attendees and secretaries tasked with caucus duties in a forthcoming gathering in this city.
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Republicas
Fmoater
Onllem
Okermissod
Colorado
Delaware
Johnson
Towa
Per
Maing
Bootelle
Ordena
Benator Sanders
Burtine
New Ham
Chandler
New Jersey
Manee Bochaman
Aa Bam
North Dakota
Jobneon
Ohio
Caldwell Okiabowa
Oragon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Mill oil fire at Mille warehouse destroys stock
Fire at the Mille warehouse in Der non damages the rear stock and forces full repairs. Workers battled flames as hot oil sprayed from windows, hampering firefighting. Firemen evacuate crews and two men from No 8 sustain injuries while escaping the blaze.
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Dernon
Micb
Gre
Fra
UD & Barrow Atal
No. 8
J.P. O'Rourke
James Broderick
Almy Returns to Jail in Noted Murder Case
The notorious murderer Almy was brought back to Concord to face charges in the Chris the Warden case. Officials from Gratton County and Concord confirmed the transfer from Plymouth street amid ongoing investigation into the willful, alleged murder.
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Sommaset
Cere Have
Gilbert
En Nea
Mounshiner
Jonathan Hoehsetler
Laurel Mountains
Pritusiea
Chris
Comcons
N. Hl
May
Almy
Plymouth St
Gratton County
Mat Concord
Wreck of Express Through a Trestle
A barbered Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe limited express plunged 60 feet into a river near Medill. Engineer and firemen killed along with several passengers. Injured rushed to Fort Madison. Names of the dead include Winslow and Lancaster among others.
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Aishionn
Belorw
Jajarien
Inquest Witnesses Tie Walsh Murder to Shock and Hemorrhage
The inquest into Mrs Bridget Elizabeth Walsh's death reveals her murder by nephew Thomas Walsh. Dr Ludwig Hektoen testifies she died from shock and hemorrhage following a brutal assault. The trial of Johan Danish Anderson, accused bigamist, proceeds with remonstrance and defense arguments in Chicago.
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Acme Tailoring Co
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Chicago
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United Tea and Coffee Growers Association
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