International and Political Briefs From World Columns
Foreign courtesies and diplomatic moves are noted as Prince Bismarck dined with Emperor William. The Marquis of Hartington travels to Egypt. Brazil is recognized by Mexico. A deadly cloud burst drowns over 100 near Manking China. Henry M Stanley joins the Russian Geographical Society. Switzerland rejects William’s labor conference invitation. Ireland’s bank report hints at Irish industrial improvement. The Times settles the Parnell libel case with 5000 pounds paid. Bay of Bulls uses sled routes for passengers and mail amid ice. Influenza spreads in Mexico City with rising fatalities. A Rio dispatch reports a ministerial crisis in Brazil over financial reforms.
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Marquis of Hartington
London
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Republic of
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Manking
China
Henry M. Stanley
Russian ‘Geographical Society
Switzerland
Emperor William
Bank of Ireland
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Par
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Demetris Ribiero
Indiana State News highlights a string of local incidents
Indiana reports scream with fatalities, fires and crimes from Seymour trampled by a colt to a Danville woman’s drowning. It notes school protests in Tipton, new mills in Wabash, a fox drive in Vigo and Washington, and indictments or arrests across multiple towns.
Anointed Hoodoo Physician Convicted in Westchester
Professor Alfred Brown of Westchester Pennsylvania was found guilty of practicing medicine without a diploma and using hoodoo methods. He was sentenced to three years in prison and a 70 dollar fine. Plaintiffs Mrs Annie Smith and her father John Burnit testified Brown anointed Smith with oil and performed incantations at their home. He claimed a grapevine spell could repel devils and received about 20 in money and farm goods from the couple.
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W. Va
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Morris Hoffman
Robert Skinner
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Supreme Court
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Westchester
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Supreme Court Upholds Edmunds Tucker Idaho Test Oath
The Supreme Court on the 3rd confirms the constitutionality of the Edmunds Tucker Idaho test oath aimed at barring Mormons from voting. Samuel B. Davis, jailed in Idaho after a habeas corpus petition, was convicted for unlawfully taking the oath as a Mormon. The court denies the writ, affirming the oath’s validity.
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