The Italian Crisis and Western Diplomacy
News from Abyssinia fills papers with anger over General Baratieri defeat. Negotiations with Sink Mendils hint at peace before long while Italy’s finances improve. Berlin talks and a Genoa meeting loom as Europe hopes to stabilize the drei bund. A brutal Wake of Adowa leaves 12,000 dead or wounded, and Baratieri defends his plan amid public criticism. A Kansas tramp story closes the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vareh
Liay
Baratieri
Abyssinia
Africa
Anl
Sowig
War Office
Aftmca
Marquis di Rudin
Duke of Sermonela
Humbert
Berlin
Count Goluchowski
Baron Marschall von Bieberstein
Germany
Count Lanza di Musca
Prince Hohenlohe
Walliam
Europe
London
Great Britain
Dreibund
Dreband
Francis Joseph
William
Rancis Dinegh
Austria
Genoa
Italy
Ancis Joseph
Victoria
Tnerope
Adowah
Baldissera
Baratieria
Campaten
Tim
Massowahie
Republicans Again Fail to Vote in Kentucky Senate
In Frankrantz Kentucky on March 14 the joint assembly opened with 128 members present needing 65 for a choice. Blackburn 40 Carlisle 13 Boekner 1. Republicans again refused to vote and no quorum existed. When Poor’s name was called he refused to vote. The chair announced no election and the assembly adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankrantz
Joint Assembly
Blackburn
Carlisle
Boekner
Poor
Petition Seeks National Holiday Honoring King of the Jews
Washinaioy March 1s. Cameron of Lawrence submits a petition to Congress urging April 5 as a national holiday to honor the King of the Jews who, Pontius Pilate crucified, and who aided American independence and the Union army. The Senate referred the resolution to the judiciary committee for consideration.
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Washinaioy
Ianch Cameron
Lawrence
Aan
Pontius Pilate
United States of America
Washington
Union
Committee On Judiciary
World’s Fair Diplomas Will Be Sent To Owners
In about two or three weeks the World’s fair medals and diplomas will be mailed. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has prepared the diplomas for over 24,000 awardees, printing each from a single form that records the recipient’s name and the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasaxoton
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Eva Booth Deposed as Salvation Army Leader in America
New York dated March 14 Eva C Booth who had temporarily led the Salvation Army in America was superseded by the appointment of Mr and Mrs Booth Tucker to command in America A cablegram from London informed Eva Booth of the change Miss Booth appeared affected on receiving the news at a memorial hall auxiliaries meeting following a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorr Scott
Kan
Mary Watson
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Ash Grove
New York
Eva C. Booth
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
America
Mrs. Booth-Tucker
Army In
London
Eva Booth
Booth
Senate panel backs New Mexico statehood bill with amendments
The Senate committee on territories favorable report on New Mexico admission as a state. Amendments address constitutional convention procedures and preliminary territorial steps prior to admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Fire destroys Pope Manufacturing wheel plant in Boston
Nearly 2,000 bicycles burned in a blaze that gutted the Pope Manufacturing Company building in Boston. Losses range from 350000 to 409000 dollars and include 1700 new wheels 175 used wheels about 20000 fittings and thousands of tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Pope Manufacturing Company
Jurisdiction Bill Favored Over Indian Territory Cases
The House judiciary committee agreed to favorably report a bill granting Texas Arkansas and Kansas courts jurisdiction over criminal and certain civil cases of the Indian Territory that were under the 1875 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
House Committee On Judiciary
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas
No Change in the G A R Encampment Date
The thirtieth national encampment of the G A R will keep its date. General Walker noted a later date might help one or two departments, but no change was proposed or made.
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Pau. Minon
Marcel
Walker
Norway Adopts Separate Flag by Narrow Vote
The Norwegian Storting approved a bill recognizing a separate Norwegian flag by a 44 to 40 vote. In Washington, D.C. thieves burgled the Cochran hotel residence of Representative Grove L. Johnson of California, stealing money, jewels, and securities valued at $2,000 while the family dined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
CumstTiAnNa
Odelsthing
Wasuiseton
Representative Grove
L. Johnson
California
Cochran Hotel
Kansas City Kansas Seeks $200,000 Federal Building
Congressmen Blue and Miller testified before the House committee on public buildings and grounds advocating a bill to appropriate $200,000 for a federal building in Kansas City, Kansas. The March 14 hearing highlighted the project as a regional investment and federal presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blue and
Miller
House Committee On Public Buildings
Kansas City
Kan
Market Review Shows Hope Yet Weak Demand Presses Prices
The weekly review notes large hopes for 1896 but little actual business across sectors. Prices for materials rise unevenly with cotton up 27.9% y o y while cotton goods gain 10.7% Wool and woolen goods diverge as wool up 5.3% but woolens down 4%. Pig iron up 17% yet iron and steel finished products up 45%. Wheat market soft due to government farm inventories, counter to prior year estimates. Weekly failures total 2,011,975 in US and 60 in Canada, vs prior years.
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R. G. Dun
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Cockrell Attacks England in Silver Speech
In Washington the Cuban debate gave way to Senator Cockrells four hour exposition on silver finance. He criticized Secretary Carlisle and asserted the US should not bow to English gold standards. Sir Julian Pauncefote was in the gallery as Cockrell warned against subservience to British money interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockrell
Great Britain
India
England
Robbins Unseated. Aldrich Elected in Alabama Race
The U S House voted 173 to 59 to unseat Gaston A. Robbins of Alabama's Fourth District and declare W. J. Aldrich the winner. Republicans largely supported the majority. Democrats mostly dissented with 58 votes against Robbins and one for the majority report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Gaston A. Robbins
Alabama
W. J. Aldrich
Mr. White
Ihirvis
Messrs. Cobb
Dockery
Ve Armond
Missouri
Senators by Popular Vote Amendment Report
At a full meeting of the committee on privileges and elections Senator Mitchell the chairman was authorized to report his joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people. The vote in committee was five to four in favor with three Republicans and two Democrats for and two Republicans and two Democrats against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumnaron
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Mitchell
United States
Fire Loss At Lincoln Milinery Firm Reaches 860000
A morning blaze at M. Akerman & Co. wholesale and retail millinery in Lincoln Nebraska caused an estimated loss of 860000 with $60,000 uninsured. The fire started in the basement and threatened adjoining structures in the business district. Four occupants including District Judge Cornish and State Representative Spencer were rescued unconscious by firefighters and one fireman was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Lincoln
Neb
M. Akerman & Co
Cornish
Spencer
Rogiche Seeks Pardon From Russian Government
March 16, Curiao reports George Krasnow, a Russian Nihilist linked to the assassination of Czar Alexander II, has applied for a pardon and offers to join the Russian secret service with valuable information. He lived in Chicago under an assumed name, protected by compatriots, and fled to America after the assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogiche
Curiaco
Alexander II of
America
Evangeline Mystery Unfolds Amid Sea Voyage and Family Rearrangement
In a swept tale a son traces his lost sister Evangeline from France to England and America. He seeks the abducting villain with a scarred right hand while Ralph returns home, faces memories, and finds Imogene Trenholme alive beside his mother.
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France
England
Genie
Atlantic
Evangeline
Alsamo
Portlea
Providence
Ralph
St. Cyril
Miss St. Cyril
Imogene
Mystery of the Moor and a Narrow Escape in Act XV
Ralph Trenholme confronts Helen Fulton about last nights events on Rover's Reef. She teases, reveals a secret about Imogene Trenholme and a Moor, and hints at danger and temptation faced by Ralph. He acknowledges salvation but remains unsettled as the family gathers for dinner.
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Alph
Ralph
Helen Fulton
Ralph Trenholme
Helen
Mr. Trenholme
Rover
Shining Sea
Imogene Trenholme
Othello
Venice
Portlea
St Cyril Guests Stir Family Tensions at the Rock
Imogene Trenholme hosts Mr and Miss St Cyril, drawing Ralph and Helen Fulton into a tangle of pride and romance. Guy St Cyril befriends Helen, but a risky ride ends with a dangerous fall as Helen saves him, provoking a tense moment and uncertain consequences for their budding relationship.
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Quito
Rock
Agnes
Jove
Guy
Helen
Signor Arditi Reaches Half Century in Public Career
The famed opera conductor Signor Luigi Arditi enters the fiftieth year of public service and plans to publish reminiscences. A tale from his early American days recounts Arditi paying a bank with an open check by asking the cashier if he knows Ardith, after which the cashier recognized him by the back of his head.
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Signor
Luigi Arditi
Signor Arditi
Mapleson Opera Company
Her Majesty's
America
Arditi
Mr. Arditi
Ardith
Boa Constrictor in Indianapolis Contracts Diphtheria
A boa constrictor in Indianapolis has diphtheria. Authorities warn about disease risk in captivity and advise quarantine measures. The incident underscores health concerns for exotic pets and urban animal facilities.
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Kentucky
Eva Boot
The
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Hope
Dunn
Leport
Robbins
Our
OFTA
Sma
Terie
Clara
Augusta
Regina
Auvergne
Ace
St. Cyrils
Trenholme
Marina
Reed House
Mrs. Trenholme
Genevieve
Mass St. Cyril
Indianapolis
Chicago
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