Fatal prize fight ends in death at Fort Hamilton
In New York a pugilism bout at Live Oak tavern Fort Hamilton between Billy Dempsey and Simon Besser ended with Dempsey dying shortly after a heavy blow to the temple. Besser, 19, surrendered to police on a homicide charge. The match, described as a fake, was planned with a purse of 27 dollars and involved promoters Eddie McDonald and two boys from a newsboys lodging house. Dempsey, 22, worked in a newspaper press room and left behind a wife and child.
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Shipping Movements In Atlantic and Europe This Week
Ports report numerous arrivals and departures with ships traveling between New York Havre Antwerp Dunkirk Liverpool and other ports. Notable entries include Scotia Scavenging from Halifax to Dunkirk and several vessels from New York to European ports with dates from Jan 18 to Jan 22.
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Arrival of the brig Edward H Williams to Vineyard Haven
The brig Edward H Williams from Portland under Gould went to East Harbor larks Island for Boston arriving after thirteen days at Vineyard Haven on January 22.
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Buy Divans They Are Not Stickers
Advertisement urges readers to purchase divans now, claiming the items are desirable and reliable and implying timely action ensures better value. The tone emphasizes urgency and quality, positioning divans as preferable to stickers.
O Briens Release Sparks Irish Festive Actions
Dusurm Jan 22 General excitement follows Mr. William O Briens release from Tullamore with bonfires beacon lights and a planed banquet in his honor. He speaks of overwhelming support and a strong National League, while clashes occur in Kilkee and Kilrush as authorities suppress gatherings and a prison serenade is thwarted. May sail for rest after emotion and fatigue.
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The President's Gift to the Pope Presented in Rome
A cable from Rome reports President Cleveland’s gift to the Pope was presented in the Vatican throne room with the American delegation present. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia gave the speech, the Pope admired the album and U.S. Constitution, and Dr. O’Connell read the Cardinal Gibbons letter. The Jubilee offerings totaled $80,000 and the Pope ordered the gift displayed among royal gifts.
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Ecclesiastical Machine in American Politics Exposed
Dr. McGlynn denounces the ecclesiastical machine during an Anti Poverty Society address at the Academy of Music New York detailing alleged Catholic charitable ties to Tammany Hall and political bargains with church leaders and the archbishop’s palace He notes the Protestant Reformation was inevitable amid church corruption and criticizes vows of poverty contrasted with wealthy church treasuries.
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Cleveland Veto Sparks Clash Over Catholic Charities
The piece condemns Cleveland for vetoing a further Catholic protectory appropriation in 1884. It argues he is a prudent statesman yet becoming a practical politician after sending a gift to the Pope. It warns that the ecclesiastical machine backs authority and could fuse church and state, undoing both.
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Envelope Factory Fire at Holyoke Mill devastates complex
The Holyoke Water Power Company's Cabot street mill in Holyoke burned this afternoon, gutting the east wing occupied by the Holyoke Envelope Company and B F Perkins's machine works. Losses exceed 5250,000 with insurers covering about 8100,000. The envelope stock and 20,000,000 envelopes were destroyed along with 50 envelope machines and 20 printing presses. In Tower Minnesota a boarding house fire killed seven, and other fires in Chicago and Vermont caused further damages and injuries.
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Grand Army Men Arrested After Funeral Escort
Post Commander Whalen and Quartermaster Dowling of G. A. R. Post 582 were arrested while escorting a comrade’s body to the cemetery. The funeral proceeded without them as about 1000 mourners followed to the station house. They faced a charge of parading with music without a permit.
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Coast storm signal stations discontinued due to funding
Hicnano Liar reports that all storm signal display stations along the coast are discontinued on and after January 20 owing to insufficient appropriation.
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Death found in Fitchburg barn sparks freeze theory
Hugh Larkin aged 29 was found dead in M. C. Larkins barn Fitchburg yesterday morning authorities suspect he froze to death. The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias is investigating charges at Cincinnati against the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and suspension may follow.
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Corbin declares railroad strike over and miners to accept old wages
Puitapatpui Jan 22 President Corbin of the Reading company issues a long statement on the strike. He says railway employees were discharged for refusing to handle freight linked to Knights of Labor and that the company filled all strikers' positions. He asserts miners' pay rises were temporary and that the Read ing company cannot afford higher wages than competitors. He cites 12 years of losses and stockholder burdens while miners benefited under a $250 basis, not striking again.
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Extreme Cold Snap Grips Berkshires and Northeast
Northern Berkshire records 16 to 20 below zero at 6 am with Hoosac Mountain at 22 below. By evening 6 pm readings near zero. New Bedford reports 7 below. harbor frozen to islands. Marblehead sees harbor ice and 13 below at ferry. Worcester, New York and Hudson River valley report severe cold with subzero temps. Peach buds in Mr J H Hale’s orchard about half killed.
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Weather Indications For New England And Eastern New York
For twenty four hours starting 7 am Monday January 23. Temperature to rise slightly with winds from variable fresh. Forecast calls for fair weather across New England and eastern New York.
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Reform Club Dinner Praises President Cleveland Tariff Reform
New York Reform Club at the Metropolitan House toasted President Cleveland’s tariff reform message. Over 400 attendees debated surplus relief and tariff changes, with Anson Phelps Stokes praising public interest and speakers urging Congress to back reform measures.
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