Monroe doctrine debate frames Venezuela boundar y clash
Washington dispatches detail Olney brief backing U S stance that Britain cannot push beyond the Schomburg line. Olney and Gresham shaped policy opposing British claims and urging arbitration if possible, with Congress set to weigh the matter. Livingston proposes a joint congressional committee to push arbitration or Monroe doctrine enforcement.
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Washington
England
United States
Venezuela
Ambassador Bayard
Gen. Gresham
Olney
Gresham
Great Britain
Schomburg
Unite States
America
American State Department
Venezuéla
United ‘States
Bayard
Lord Salisbury
London
British Foreign Office
Americas
Congress
Pinion
Livingston
Wallington
Georgia
House
Senate
Morgan and
Sherman
State Department
British Guiana
Clark
New York
Orinoco River
Trinidad
Caribbean ‘Sea
Proposal Blocked by Rejected Suitor in Harper's Note
A quip from Harper's Magazine notes a rejected marriage proposal. The suitor lacked the right mix of courage and substance, as the woman told him he had the sand to propose but not the rocks to marry.
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Bessie
Harper’s Magazine
Money for Missions Dominates Episcopal Convention
The Episcopal convention in Minneapolis, October 5, focused on Money for Missions as the central issue. Reports showed board receipts of 784,829 dollars with 65,554 dollars on hand after a 65,000 dollar loan from George Bliss was repaid. Messages from bishops across Africa, China, Japan, and the south urged increased support, while the Women’s Auxiliary contributed 167,643 dollars.
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America
Texas
Minneapolis
Minn
Episcopal Convention
General Board of Missions
George Bliss
Bliss
Women’s Auxiliary
Ferguson
Africa
Graves
China
McKim
Japan
Nelson
Georgia
Episcopal Church
South
Brooke
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
Brazil
McLaren
Forrester
Mexico City
Steamer St Paul Makes Notable Trial Run
Gloucester Massachusetts October 5 The steamer St Paul in an official trial between Cape Ann and Cape Porpoise covered 44 96 miles and averaged 20 50 knots for four hours Carrying the United States mail the vessel showed smooth engines and no incidents The St Paul earns status as an auxiliary cruiser though its time lagged behind the St Louis by 1 72 knots under more favorable conditions this comparison remains favorable
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St. Louis
St. Paul
Public Health Association elects officers in Denver
The American Public Health Association concluded its meeting in Denver and elected officers for the year. President is Dr Eduardo Liceage of Mexico City. vice-presidents include Surgeons A A Woodhall and Henry Savill. Secretary is Dr Irving A Watson of Concord New Hampshire. treasurer Dr Henry D Holton of Brattleboro Vermont. Executive committee members are Dr J C Schrader Iowa City Dr BR C Goodwin Thomaston Conn and Dr L McShane Baltimore. Buffalo chosen as next meeting site.
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Denver
Col
American Public Health Association
Eduardo
Liceage
City of Mexico
A. A. Woodhall
Henry Savill
United States Army
Irving A. Watson
Concord
N. H
Henry D. Holton
Brattleboro
J. C. Schrader
Iowa City
BR. C. Goodwin
Thomaston
Conn
L. McShane
Baltimore
Buffalo
Hinshaw murder case heads to supreme court
Danville Indiana October 5 attorneys for Rev Hinshaw the convicted wife murderer have decided to carry the case to the supreme court if they do not get a new trial here Detectives on the case are said to have struck a trail at Sheridan Indiana where they have two men under suspicion as the burglars who killed Mrs Hinshaw The request of the defense for another week to file a motion for a new trial has been granted
Trade and prices in 1895 third quarter report
R G Dun & Co's review notes 1895 Q3 commercial failures at 2792 with liabilities of 821,167,179 averaging 11,521 per firm up from 10,023 last year. Prices hit the lowest wholesale range, corn and oats crops large, wheat crop better, cotton held above 9 cents. Western receipts rose, Atlantic exports fell, retail distribution improved but not on par with wholesale purchases. Railroad earnings show year‑over‑year gains but relative to 1892 remain lower. Steel rails orders and rising coke wages signal mixed but firming demand amid cautious outlook.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Bessemer
Gray Forge
Lived Beyond His Means Curiaco Bank Embezzlement Case
Harry J. L. Martin, a railroad teller for the Commercial National Bank of Chicago, was arrested on embezzlement charges. Bonded for $5,000 by American Surety Co., he allegedly misappropriated funds over nearly four years, with shortages totaling $4,500 and growing. He is held for U.S. Commissioner Foote.
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Curiaco
Harry J. L. Martin
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
United States
Allan
Douglas
Mich
McKean
American Surety Co
New York
Martin
Foote
Jackson Boulevard
Whitney Denies Candidacy for Presidency
A Washington special reports ex Secretary Whitney rejected being a candidate for the presidency. He told a southern senator that he has no desire to run and would issue a public statement if it were necessary. The piece notes Whitney is viewed as a leading aspirant in the Democratic field amid party discord and regional gossip.
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Great Britain
Sam
Venezuela
Olney
United States
Congress
Chicago
Washington
Whitney
Democratic Party
New York
Ossipee Shadow Haunts New England Mountains
A fragmentary passage references Saddleback and Kearsarge looming over Ossipee with a sleeping giant imagery. The lines describe a blue haze and a northern Agamenticus, portraying a rugged landscape that resists the white man’s baptism or ways, in Lowell.
The Lions Claimed Names Across Medieval Rulers
7 Alep Arslan was called The Valiant Lion for his bold battles Arioch of Assyria appears on monuments as The Lion King Gustavus Adolphus was known as The Lion of the North Louis VIII of France The Lion King Richard I of England called The Lion-hearted William of Scotland wore a lion rampant on his helmet, earning his title.
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Alep Arslan
Arioch
Assyria
Gustavus Adolphus
North
Louis VIII
France
Richard I
England
William of
Scotland
Politeness and moral restraint in speech
Quoted lines discuss excellence in society requiring disciplined intellect and propriety. Mrs. Sigourney links politeness to clear thought and benevolence, while Stanislaus defines politeness as natural good nature. The remarks explore balancing civility with morality to preserve dignity in speech.
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Mrs. Sigourney
Stanislaus
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