Sensational Bribery Allegations Taint French Officials
The Figaro reports sensational bribery claims about De Freycinet Floquet and Clemenceau tied to Charles de Lesseps and Panama Canal pressures. It cites Lesseps saying demands came from Reinach and Herz and notes Freycinet aided dissuasion while Floquet denies the accusations.
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Figaro
de Freycinet
Floquet
de Lesseps
Paris
M. Franqueville
Charles de Lesseps
M. de Freycinet
Chamber of Deputies
M. Floquet
M. Clemenceau
Baron Reinach
Cornelius Herz
Reinach
Panama Canal Company
Herz
Desperate Battle With Federalists in Rio Grande do Sul
New York dispatch reports a crushing Federal victory near Bage in Rio Grande do Sul with many government troops deserting. Silviera Martins demands Castilho removal as truce favors fade and Santa Anna’s fall appears unlikely. An army of 2000 govt troops moves to relieve a besieged city amid cross border tensions.
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Rio Grande Do Sul
New York
Herald
Santa Anna
Brazil
Castilhistas
Thousands Without Work in Oldham Cotton Strike
London reports great suffering in Oldham due to the prolonged clash between master cotton spinners and workers. About 34,000 out of work, with many destitute for food and fuel, relying on union aid as bitter cold deepens hardship. Local authorities strained. private charity exhausted since November.
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Oldham
England
London
Lancashire
Funeral for Rufus Hatch Held at Spuyten Duyvil Home
The funeral services for Rufus Hatch were conducted Sunday at his Spuyten Duyvil residence. A large turnout of friends from Wall Street attended, and many floral tributes were placed. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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New York
Rufus Hatch
Spuyten Duyvil
Wall Street
Woodlawn Cemetery
Brooklyn Annex Boat Sinks After Collision With Cutter
A Brooklyn annex boat struck the United States revenue cutter Washington at the foot of Whitehall Street at 8 30 a m. The cutter reached its dock but the annex sank ten minutes later after the broadside impact.
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New York
Brooklyn Annex
United States Revenue Cutter
White Hall Street
Washington
Six Men Drown Off Cuttyhunk While Aiding Ship Crew
Six men drown off Cuttyhunk in a Friday night attempt to rescue the crew of a vessel. The incident occurred near New Beptoro with rescue efforts continuing into the night. The specifics of the vessel and identities were not disclosed in the report.
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New Beptoro
Mass
Cuttyhunk
Elizabeth Islands
Ireland's School Plan Draws Vatican Debate
Arch bishop Ireland, resisting public release, cites his Faribault Stillwater parochial school plan. The Rome pamphlet, printed in Italian with Cardinal Gibbons' support, outlines poverty constraints, state aid aims, school-board deals, Protestant and German objections, and responses.
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New York
Ireland
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Seite
Vatican
Herald
Fairbault
Stillwater
In Honor of Blaine Citizens Plan Sorrow Meeting
Chicago will honor Blaine with a free public gathering at the Auditorium on Tuesday evening. Judge Trumbull will preside with speakers including John M Thurston Frank Bristol Ewing and John F Finerty among others.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Blaine
Judge Trumbull
John M Thurston
Nebraska
Frank Bristol
Judge Ewing
John F. Finerty
Lynch mobs form after confession of black assailant
Jellico report states Joe Payne confessed to leading a group that attacked and killed Mildred Bryant months earlier. A mob sought to lynch four men, with one jailed in Williamsburg. another mob hunted two more, while authorities take no steps to maintain order.
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Jellico
Nannie Cecil
Joe Payne
Mildred Bryant
Joseph Tye
Williamsburg
Miss Julia Force Held After Sisters' Murder
A World dispatch from Atlanta reports Julia Force, who killed her two sisters last Saturday, is jailed and has given a lengthy written statement to police. She claims jealousy of her mother and brothers prompted the killings, and the document evidences insanity. The Force brothers have hired top Georgia lawyers for a hard defense.
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New York
Atlanta
Julia Force
Foolscape
Force Brothers
Belgians Favor Universal Suffrage Referendum Result
The Brussels referendum on universal manhood suffrage drew about 25 000 votes with a large majority backing M Jensen's proposal. Socialists voted for it, Catholics and moderate liberals abstained. Smaller towns showed even larger majorities for Jensen.
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Brussels
M. Jensen
Jensen
Doctor Leeman J. Ellis Dies After Overdose
MARSHFIELD Wis Feb 28 Dr Leeman J Ellis of Sherry a small town near here died Saturday night from an overdose of chloral and laudanum He had been addicted to drink and tried the Keeley cure which failed He then pursued an anti gold hippomania cure at Fond du Lac which cured his thirst but led to constant chloral use.
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Marshfield
Wis
Leeman J. Ellis
Sherry
Here
Fond du Lac
Condition of John W Mackay Improves in San Francisco
San Francisco February 28 reports John W Mackay's condition improving with a good night’s rest and a satisfactory recovery after Dr Keeney dressed his wound. Rippey remains worse with doubtful prognosis and a fatal outcome from his personal safety related wound considered certain.
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San Francisco
John W. Mackay
Keeney
Rippey
Severe storm cripples Wisconsin cities as winds rise
Reports from West Superior New Richmond Marshfield and other points describe the worst storm of the season with high winds and falling temperatures. The West Superior street car system is demoralized and business activity is nearly suspended.
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Milwaukee
Journal
West Superior
New Richmond
Marshfield
Hall trains for New Orleans trip says better condition
Lakxewoop New Jersey February 28. Several hundred visitors toured Jim Hall at his training quarters as he prepares for his trip to New Orleans. Hall reports he is in better condition now than ever before.
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Lakxewoop
N. J
Jim Hall
Hall
New Orleans
Brazilian Province Turmoil Declared Local by Viscount D Amos
Viscount D Amós Brazilian minister to Great Britain says Rio Grande do Sul unrest is a local matter without threat to the Brazilian republic or to regional peace. He characterizes the agitation as contained and not affecting national stability.
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London
D’amos
Great Britain
Rio Grande Do Sul
Pease
Dusky Diamond Tar Soap Wins In Market Note
Soap advertisement notes Kirk's Dusky Diamond Tar Soap offering effective cleaning results. The piece credits Kirk & Co., Chicago, with endorsing the product as a labor saver and capable of producing perfectly clean clothes.
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Soapie
Kirk's
JAS. S. Kirk & CO
Chicago
Prize Fight in San Francisco Ends With Fatal Doubt
A Pacific club boxing match between Cal Hawkins and the Swede lasted 15 rounds. The Swede collapsed after a light blow and was taken to hospital with possible brain concussion. Hawkins and his seconds were detained by officers as the incident raised fears of a fatal outcome.
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San Francisco
Bay Francisco
Cal Hawkins
Pacific Club
Hawkins
Millernia
Kelly
Joe Hawkins
Miller
Prison release spurs tales of Hagood and wives
Scattered fragments recount a colonel known for a dozen wives as he nears liberty after imprisonment. The blurred text hints at widespread notoriety and lingering rumors surrounding personal life and past charges.
Train Collision Leaves Several Hurt in Fatal Crash
A passenger and freight train collided after a switch was operated causing both engines to derail. Fireman Simpson died and several crew members were badly hurt before officials arrested the telegraph operator. The wreck destroyed both locomotives and halted railway traffic while investigators examine the scene.
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Esca
Wudd
Mark ‘Mullowney
C. F.gormeck
Barry
Simpson
Woman seeks stock cash from Iowa Mutual Building and Loan
A Dubuque woman visited the Iowa Mutual Building and Loan association office on a Wednesday afternoon to cash in $18 of stock but was told the association is sound and creditors had paid depositors. Bank records show $10,000 covered and the institution remains solvent.
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Dubuque
Iowa Mutual Building and Loan Association
Sensation Over Episcopal Church Scandal In West Virginia
In West Virginia on February 27 a social and religious uproar erupts over a scandal involving F. Chenoyth. The affair centers on an Episcopal church and a son of prominent local families with a Fair state connection, prompting his resignation across the South.
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A. W. Va
F. Chenoyth
Episcopal Church
South
Fire damages Minnesota building amid frantic efforts
Fire swept through a Minnesota company building at Rosabel corner, injuring several workers including J O Neill and Hines. One man burned, another sprained a ankle, and a third faced serious injuries as firefighters fought the blaze. Insurance coverage and loss estimates around ten thousand dollars were noted.
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Sini J
William ‘Rodgers & . Jost
Narrow Escape at Lodginghouse Fire
A fire at a lodginghouse on 1030 street forced hurried exits as smoke filled corridors. Fire crews battled the blaze, preventing inmates from jumping from windows and ensuring everyone escaped safely.
Milto Secor Body Found Near Minh On Railroad Track
The body of Milto Secor was found at 9 am about 1 6 miles north of Minh along the railroad track in a mutilated state. Investigators noted the scene and related intelligence suggests a crowing nature.
Union Tele Denied Message From Western Union
Fragmentary report shows Western Union headquarters ordering discharge of 15 men in a short span. Text indicates a Denver area address and unspecified motive or context for the personnel actions.
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Union Tele
Denver
Western Union Mana
Capitalists buy land to develop Gladstone City Michigan
The Glae company a Chicago and Minneapolis concern with five million dollars in capital has bought about 6000 acres on Little Bay d'Noc Michigan nearly all improved lots in Gladstone City Gladstone serves as Lake Michigan terminal of the Soo railway The new owners plan continued development of the city New York February 27 news notes a boxing match between Corbett and Brady appears probable with articles likely signed or soon signed Mitchell and Brady have agreed and backers are satisfied
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Curiaco
Glae Company
Chicago
Minneapolis
Little Bay d’Noc
Michigan
Gladstone
Lake Michigan
Soo Railway
Gladstone City
New York
Corbett
Brady
Ing
Mitchell
Vienna man Arrested in U S Post Office for Forged Bills
Jacques Licco adult alias Mueller, a Vienna Austria citizen, was arrested at 1 pm in the post office by U S Marshal Hitchcock. He faces a charge of forging bills amounting to 30000 on the Oesterisch Ungarische bank of Vienna under the Austria United States extradition treaty.
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Curiaco
Jacques Licco Adult
Mueller
Vienna
Austria
United States
Hitchcock
Oesterisch Ungarieche Bank
Western Union Strike Averted In Twin Cities
In St Paul on February 27 the threatened Western Union strike was avoided after afternoon negotiations. All but one discharged operator were reinstated, each resuming work under an ironclad agreement and not intending to join the telegraphers union.
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St. Paul
Western Union
Twin Cities
Telegraphers’ Union
Mackey Expected To Recover After Assault
San Francisco February 27. Doctors say Mackey will be all right in a few days unless an unforeseen complication occurs. His assailant W. C. Rippi has not regained consciousness.
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San Francisco
Mr. Mackey
W. C. Rippi
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