Missionary Trouble Strains U S Foreign Policy
The State Department reports ongoing trouble from zealous American missionaries abroad. Incidents in Mexico over the Coronation of the Virgin of Guadalupe sparked tensions, with Minister Ransom averting a clash. Officials warn costly diplomatic consequences and urge restraint to avoid diplomatic warfare between churches and governments.
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State Department
Wasumeron
Ransom
Mexico
Guadlupe
United States
Spain
Madrid
Board of American Missions
Boston
China
Nankin
Mosquito
Nicaragua
Managua
Man
London Press Attacks Sackville Pamphlet Over Bayard
London newspapers condemn Lord Sackville for a pamphlet attacking United States Ambassador Bayard. The Telegraph calls it foolish and ill-timed, praising Bayard's tact and diplomacy. The Chronicle expects Bayard to ignore the controversy upon returning to London.
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Bayard
Efigiand
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Lord Sackville
United States
England
America
Great Republic
Chronicle Today
Ambassador Bayard
Olney Refrains From Comment On Cuban Insurrection Note
Secretary Olney declined to discuss rumors that the United States had notified Spanish Minister Dupuy de Lome of a need for Spain to act promptly to crush the Cuban insurrection. The report surfaced after an interview with the minister, but with Congress near and President Cleveland's annual message due, officials suggest no policy change before the assembly. Dupuy de Lome makes weekly Washington visits from Bryn Mawr and told a UPI reporter his presence had no special significance. he then returned to Philadelphia.
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Boston
Olney
Dupuy de Lome
Spain
Cuba
Congress
Cleveland
Washington
Bryn Mawr
Price Barometer Signals Mixed Outlook for Trade
Dun s Commercial Review notes not entirely favorable indications with cotton goods rising amid a short crop, while wool hides and leather show declines. Money markets steady, foreign exchange stable, and wage advances limited. Woolen mills stay active on dress goods and specialties. light on cotton yield clarity. Wheat receipts rise to 7,351,474 bushels. Atlantic exports fall. Bank failures occur alongside sizable losses in the week, with 268 US and 52 Canada failures versus last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Ellison
Financial European Authority
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Post Office Judge Thomas Reports on Fiscal Year Operations
Assistant Attorney General Thomas summarizes Postal Service year ending June 30, 1895. Fraud orders total 213 against lottery schemes, with avowed lotteries largely crippled. He urges postmaster liability for subordinates, drafts a bill, and notes no penalty exists for certain dangerous or improperly packed items mailed.
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Thomas
Washington
John L. Thomas
Post Office Department
Postmaster General
Bona Investment
Fraker Case Opens as Grand Jury Reconvenes in Missouri
The Ray county grand jury meets in Kansas City to review evidence against Dr. G W Fraker this week on a charge of attempting to obtain money under false pretences. Fraker has been jailed about a month and receives visitors daily, some bringing fruit and comfort.
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Kansas City
Ray County
G. W. Fraker
JEALOUSY'S CRIME
Miss Gertrude Lally a 19 year old girl, was shot dead by her lover John Monosmith after a jealous quarrel on a public square. He called her out at her home, fired one shot, and surrendered to Sheriff Johnson, as the victim died minutes later.
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Gertrude Lally
John Monosmith
Monosmith
Miss Lally
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Sheriff Johnson
Illinois Assessments Fall Off From Weeding Out Insolvent Concerns
Springfield reports the State Board of Equalization nearly finished its annual session. The 1895 state aggregate assessment stands at 833,201,511, down from 921,051,628 in 1894, due to dissolutions and bankruptcies among corporations. Cook County’s assessment rises by about 5 million, with railroad and capital stock figures reflecting minor gains and removals.
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The
Cook County
Committee
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State Board of Equalization
Death in the Swill Barrel Sparks Call for Cleanliness
An elderly editorial voice warns of deaths from swill barrels and urges daily emptying and thorough scalding at least weekly. It laments corruption of pork and questions keeping barrels, noting hogs may tolerate filth, but sanitation is essential for safe meat.
Jumping Off Place and Loving Verse Fragments
A fragmentary collage presents poems and poems about love and life. Verses recount a hopeful suitor failing to find the right speech with a brave kiss and a hidden face. Other pieces imagine a cheerful departure from life and playful editor satire.
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