London Faces a Serious Row as Socialists Push Meeting Rights
London politics tense as Socialists gain broader support and government clashes over Trafalgar Square protests move toward a legal struggle. Irish MPs hide amid pressure, Hartington may join Cabinet, and Gladstone’s Liberal alliance faces coping with Home Rule and a major death in Wolverton. Crown Prince health news also reports a new throat growth.
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Lonnox
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Trafalgar Square
Pall Mall Gazette
Cannon
Liberal Party
Lord Wolverton
Gladstone
Wolverton
Ordilfrid Blunt
Deptford
Evelyn
Ory Memr
Uchanan
Stone
Sullivan Por
Barron Pulles
Balfour
P. O'Connor
M. P
Wilson Charged in Caffarel Scandal Faces Magistrate
The Grevy era shadow looms as M Wilson, accused of complicity, testifies on Saturday that disputed letters are authentic. Limouzin denies tampering amid reports of cabinet turmoil and possible resignation pressure. A violent editor attack linked to Wilson supporters sparks further rumors of political upheaval.
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Madame Limouzin
le Voltaire
Congress of Deputies
Ferry
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Grevy
Chamber of
Heoes
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M. de Freycinet
The
Siecle
Ronvier
the Elysee
Wilson
Geole
M.gragon
Serious Condition of the Crown Prince of Germany
Emperor William orders Prince William to secure both written and verbal assessments regarding the health status of the Crown Prince, indicating high level concern and possible state considerations affecting succession.
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Germany
William
Prince William
Sunday Meeting in Trafalgar Square Breaks Up by Police
London reports a large police presence at Trafalgar Square after Sir Charles Warren bans a Sunday gathering. By midday, hundreds of officers including Grenadiers and Life Guards form a defensive square. clashes erupt as up to 200 hurt and about 40 officers injured as crowds disperse. Estimated crowd around 100000.
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London
Charles Warren
London Police
Trafalgar Square
National Gallery
Pepe
Scot
Grenadiers
Life Guards
Notes of Interest and World News
A survey of global events includes Baptist churches in London leaving the Baptist Union, Iceland’s quake shock, Cape Reikianens lighthouse damage, and a Syria fire destroying 15000 bales of export merchandise in Homs. Reports also cover Austria’s naval readiness, regatta results, mass expulsions in Titlis and Caucasus, Russian emigration patrols, floods in Hunan, Jay Gould in Paris, John L. Sullivan’s Birmingham visit, and Russo-German guard plans for emigration routes.
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Spurgeon
Baptist Union
Iceland
Cape Reikianens
Homs
Syria
Austria
Melbourne
Sportsman
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Perkins
Kaiman
Titlis
Caucasus
London Stock Exchange
Crown Prince
Germany
Russia
Nicolaieff
Elborous
Sienor Crispi
Stallo
America
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Red River Alley
Shanghai
Hoo Nan
le Chuen
Jay Gould
Paris
Financial News
Gould
John L. Sullivan
Birmingham
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Berlin
Lubeck
Hamburg
Lord Grey de Wilton
Alice Bertie
Church of England
Pope
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Newark
Whie Star Company
Garenstown
New York
Democratic Victory in New York Roils 1888 Campaign
New York World telegraphs report broad Democratic gains in New York on Tuesday. Governors from Virginia Arkansas Missouri Texas Iowa Tennessee Indiana Massachusetts and Massachusetts ex press confidence that Grover Cleveland will be renominated and re elected in 1888. Blaine’s prospects are dimmed as Democrats claim victory strengthens Cleveland’s hold nationwide with governors endorsing the president and party unity.
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New York
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Blaine
Richard Coke
Waco
Tex
Stevenson
Iowa
Editor of
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Boise City
Tennessee
James G. Blaine
Grover
Robert L. Taylor
Nashville
Tenn
William H. English
Indiana
Gresham
Aarram
William H. Evanson
Indianapolis
Gen. Collins
Massachusetts
Pan
Patrick A. CoLllins
Mogul Engine Plunges Through Bridge Near Greenfield
Springfield Ohio November 19 A Mogul locomotive and eight cars crashed through a bridge over Point Rock to rocks 30 feet below near Greenfield on the Ohio Southern railroad. Fireman Jacob Hill was killed. engineer and others escaped serious injury. The engine and cars were badly wrecked.
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Springfield
Ohio Southern Railroad
Greenfield
Point Rock
Jacob Hill
Fatal Collision at Averill Siding Kills Five Laborers
Five laborers died in a midnight collision at Averill siding between a regular freight and a wild stock train. The victims were Charles Engel Gottlieb Wolf James Allen Albert Evans and Joseph Moore. Most lived near St. Cloud and all were unmarried. A conclu end verdict found O Laughlin at fault.
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St. Paul, Minn
Pioneer Press
Glyndon
Minn
Averill Siding
Charles Engel
Gottlieb Wolf
James Allen
Albert Evans
Joseph Moore
St. Cloud
Conpuaré
O’laughlin
Democratic Hope Grows After New York Result
Washington observers express confidence for 1888 after favorable New York returns and a strong showing by Foraker in Ohio. The President notes odds against Democrats but expects Cleveland to win renomination, with possible posts for Lovering and Vilas. Senators Cockerell West Call and Pugh visited the White House.
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Washinaton
White House
New York
Massachusetts
Lovering
Banks
Lamont
Grant
Blaine
Cleveland
Foraker
Ohio
Sherman
Buckeye
Vilas
Michiges
Cockerell
West
Call
Pugh
Breckinridge Predicts Cleveland Renomination and Re election
Representative Breckinridge of Kentucky in Washington says Tuesday's elections settled that Mr. Cleveland will be renominated and likely re elected, asserting Democratic strength in Virginia Maryland New York and elsewhere. He foresees a tariff revenue reduction this winter and supports letting the House decide a bill to trim the revenue with confidence in its judgment.
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Breckinridge
Kentucky
Ways and Means
House
Cleveland
Resus
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Maryland
Tennessee
North Carolina
Marynet
Ohio
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
United Apublices
Band of Negroes kill immigrant father and abduct daughters
In Florida near Jacksonville a large group of Black attackers shot the immigrant father, abducted his daughters, and fled. A rescue party quickly formed and recovered the girls before further harm. Whites respond with rising anger and a lynching threat against the alleged attackers.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Objectionable Connor Family Members Face Posse Siege
In San Augustine Texas Nov 12 a new attempt to wipe out the Connor outlaw clan in Sabine county ended with Fred Connor killed after firing six shots at the posse. One foe lost a finger from a shot, and the old man Connor was wounded as he escaped. The 76 year old patriarch remains the last of the family and previously escaped Rangers attack in the spring.
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San Augustine
Tex
Connor
Sabine County
Fred Connor
Posse
Eforo
Rangers
Miners riot disrupts Pocahontas Virginia mines
In Pocahontas County near Syncapula tensions flare as white and colored American born miners clash with Hungarian workers. The company refuses to remove Hungarians, fights injure several, mines shut down, deputy constables sworn in, and troops sent by the governor amid fears of further outbreaks.
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Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Esterday
Alrergy
Shooting Affray in Indian Village Near Kamloops
A man named McLean and an Indian companion quarrelled after drinking. Two Indian night watchmen tried to arrest them. McLean freed his companion and shot a watchman. He killed another man who tried to stop his horse and was later killed by Indians. McLean then returned home, mounted a fresh horse, and was shot dead as Indians opened fire.
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B. C
Kamloop's
McLean
MccLean T
Pee En
Colored Emigrants for the Congo from Baltimore
Baltimore news reports the filing of the United States and Congo National Emigration Steamship Company of Baltimore to transport people and goods between the U S and Africa. The venture targets settling and colonizing opportunities for colored citizens, with capital of 2 million dollars potentially rising to 3 million.
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Congo
Baltimore
Two Anarchists Hanged After Pardon Pleas Flood Governor
Reports detail mercy petitions for Fielden Schwab and Lingg, who faced execution for the Haymarket riot. Lingg died in his cell after a suicide attempt with a fulminating cap, while Fielden and Schwab were reprieved and sent to the Illinois State Prison for life as a funeral demonstration occurred in Chicago.
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Oglesby
Ilinois
Fielden
Schwab
Lineg
Jing
Amysas
Linge
Haymarket
Lingg
Black
Ling Lingg
Captain Black
Parson
Chicago Executes Anarchists After Malicious Trail
Governor Oglesby denies clemency for August Spies Albert Parsons Samuel Fielden Michael Schwab Adolph Fischer George Engel Louis Lingg. The 1886 Haymarket defendants are hanged following appeals. funeral processions in Chicago unfold with police on duty and mourners filling the crowds at the depot and cemetery.
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Oglesby
Cook County Criminal Court
August Spies
Albert R. Parsons
Samuel Fielden
Michael Schwab
Adolph Fischer
George Kengel
Louis Lingg
Mathias J. Vegan
Supreme Court of
Albert Parsons
George Engel
Supreme Court
A. Parsons
Jorge Engel
Fielden
Schwab
Samuel Fielder
Samuel Ielding
Hael Schwab
Adolph Fisher
Lou
Linge
Chcaco
Lake and
Desplaines
Charles Zepf
Parsons
Haymarket
Zept
Defence Committee
Fortschritt
August
Lake Street
Central Labor Union
K. Ot L. Assembly
Central Labor Union Butchers and Bakers
George Boger
Louis Lingk
Desplaines Street
Randolph Street
Marshal Hepp
Wisconsin Central
Louis Lingy
Waldheim
Captain Black
Nina van Zandt
Spies
Gretchen
Ferdinand
Chris
Engel
Martrys
Robert Reitzel
Detroit
Chicago
Louis Linge
J. Morgan
Albert Curtin
Arbiter Zeitung
The Execution of Four Anarchists Described
A graphic account details the final moments of four condemned anarchists. Robed in white and hooded by white caps, they face the trap as their voices falter then rise in defiance. The scene ends with their last acts, the law’s power asserted over crime and vice.
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Howard
Fisher
Engel
America
Sheriff Matson
Parsons
Slash
Annie Laurie
Suanee
Silent Assembly Registers Signatures Before Death
A somber scene unfolds as a sheriff directs all parties to surrender their consent to a document. Signatures are affixed calmly, with few signs of nervousness. One participant remains an odd note, wearing old slippers until the end.
What Was Done Elsewhere
Boston anarchists held a memorial service after an execution with speeches by J. W. Badger Dr James Waldock Carl Friede Henry Appleton A H Simpson and George E McNeill N E Chase Mrs T M Lake Victor Yarras and others spoke about a violent day observed by about 4000 tradesmen in New York and reactions from Herr Most while German workers in Adams Massachusetts faced police and socialist activity amid unrest with unclear details.
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Boston
J. W. Badger
James Waldock
Carl Friede
Henry Appleton
A. H. Simpson
George E. McNeill
N. E. Chase
T. M. Lake
Victor Yarras
New York City
Herr Most
Adams
Mass
Reactions to Chicago anarchists and flag threats abroad
Reports note threats from anarchists after Chicago executions and flag incidents at Hermann Hall in a German resort. Milan’s consulate braces for danger as placards and handbills vow vengeance while British papers debate liberty and stern justice versus mob rule and state power.
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Fice
United States
Milan
Italy
Chicago
London Morning Post
Mdon
Illiois
America
West Gladstone
Three Lost in the Flames Near Severns Station
Word reaches Bartmorte Maryland that the residence of Stephen H. H. Culver a colored man two miles from Severns on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad burned early Saturday morning. Culver his oldest son and his youngest child were lost in the flames. He had the child in his arms and was about to jump from a second story window when the Roaring May wave and he sank back into the elder son attempted to enter the bay to save his father and he too was lost.
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Bartmorte
Stephen H. H. Culver
Severns Station
Baltimore & Potomac
Culver
Fire Devours One-Third of Peter City Businesses
A major blaze in Peter, Minnesota, on November 13 destroyed about 80 buildings in the business district. The loss reached nearly 100000 dollars, including two hotels, the First National Bank, several stores, restaurants, millinery shops, saloons, the American Express office, and multiple barns.
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Str. Peter
Minn
First National Bank
American Express
Losa
President to fill Supreme Court vacancy and interior post
Washington November 10 The President will nominate Secretary Lamar to fill the Supreme Court vacancy caused by Justice Woods death and will nominate Postmaster General Vilas to succeed Lamar as Secretary of the Interior early in the new Congress session.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary Lamar
Supreme Bench
Justice Woods
Vilas
Mr. Lamar
Interior
Red Jim and His Pals Escape in Tahlequah Jail Break
A Tahlequah Oklahoma jail break freed 15 of the Southwest’s worst criminals after a hole large enough for a man was cut. Guards were bound and jailed inmates escaped, including five murderers and several horse thieves. Red Jim, a six-time killer, is among the fugitives as a posse forms to pursue.
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Cutcaco
Tahlequah
I. T
Red Jim
Williams College hazing addressed by President Carter
President Carter spoke to the Williams College sophomore class at Young Choate's Hazers in Williamstown urging disclosure of those involved in the Choate hazing. Alumni leader Francis L. Stetson echoed the call, saying expulsions await culprits if admissions fail, with about 20 likely to confess.
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Williams College
Carter
George Choate
Collen
J. Cartey
Francis L. Stetean
New York City
Williams
Stetson
Mark Hopkins
Choate
Tiat
Spaulding Bell Ringers Leader William Spaulding Dies
William P. Spaulding, born October 1834 in Boston, leader of the Spaulding Bell-Ringers, died at his Neponset home at 8 yesterday morning after paralysis and Brights disease. He organized the Spaulding Bell Killers and toured major cities, gaining wide national fame and esteem.
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William P. Spaulding
Spaulding
Boston
Fitchburg
Chicago
Sgepersmith
Peak
United States
Bright
Thursda
Massachusetts Internal Revenue Report Total Tax Collections
The annual report from the commissioner of internal revenue shows Massachusetts collected 2,471,131 in tax revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30. It lists the number of special tax payers: rectifiers 61 retail liquor dealers 7263 wholesale dealers 195 manufacturers of diwars 539 dealers in real tobacco 47 dealers in maniac saree tobacco 18,276 brewers 6 retail dealers in malt liquors 472 wholesale dealers in malt liquors 186.
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Washrogton
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Massachusetts
Internal Revenue
Accents Wanted to Push The Weekly Globe
Private circular to agents is ready and free upon application The Weekly Globe Boston Mass seeks new subscribers and agents to expand circulation with promotional accents and outreach efforts across regions.
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Weekly Globe
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Falls Short in Democratic Line in November Elections
The November 1887 results show Democratic losses across New England and nationwide gains for Republicans. Massachusetts experiences a state ticket defeat but notes growing Democratic strength. overall campaign raised concerns over money and class appeals shaping outcomes. Ames leads with a substantial plurality, while other states show mixed yet notable Republican advantages in legislatures and statewide offices.
Democratic lead confirmed by New York vote totals
The Empire State shows a Democratic complexion with assumed 20,000 majority for the People's party. Republicans lose interior New York and Prohibition gains balance the state. Senate stands 18 Republicans to 14. City results show Secretary of State race totals and past year comparisons, confirming a Democratic lead as an accomplished fact.
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Empire State
People's Party
New York
George
New York City
Senate
Thir
Prrerner
Nicoll
Follows
Post
Searing
Monferre
Grant
Cook
Hall
Davenport
Hill
Democrats Secure Control of Virginia Legislature in 1885 Return
In Virginia on Tuesday night Democrats appeared to hold both legislative chambers with large majorities. Returns show 48 Democrats elected to the House with 13 more needed, while 20 districts favored Democrats. Democrats already secure the Senate by four seats, ensuring Mahone’s defeat for the U.S. Senate and elevating Barbour or another Democrat nominee.
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Virginia
Old Dominion
Senate
Mahone
United States Senate
Barbour
Baltimore Democrats Sweep City Ticket in Election
In Baltimore the Democrats elect the full city ticket including the state's attorney clerk of the city court associate judge of the Supreme Court three judges of the Orphans Court and city surveyor. They also win the entire 12 delegates to Baltimore's first and second districts. Indications show E Jackson Democrat leads governor race by 10 000 to 12 000 over Water Bricks Jackcan while W P for attorney general leads. Legislature likely large Democratic majorities. Prohibition vote small. constitutional convention defeated by about 16 000.
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Baltimore
Supreme Court
Orphans’ Court
Baltimore City
E. Jackson
Democra
Water B. Bricks
W. P
Senate
Victor L. CE
Philadelphia Votes Shift as Democrats Narrow Republican Edge
Philadelphia, once the strongest Republican city in the Union, swung to a straight party fight with Democrats winning the sheriff and city controller races by about 3000 to 6000 votes. The pocket vote flocked against the repeat, and overall the Republican lead narrowed to around 1000 votes in certain precincts.
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Philadelphia
Union
Two Democratic Municipal Wins in Detroit Election
The Detroit municipal race produced a Democratic sweep with all but the treasurer seat won by the party. Majorities ranged from about 1,800 to 3,000 as Democrats captured 13 of 16 alderman seats, reflecting strong local support and a decisive victory in the city.
Ohio votes to re elect Foraker as Republicans gain lead
Rhode Island sends W C Arnold a Republican to Congress. Nebraska remains Republican though Iowa shows Democratic gains. Dakota results indicate a majority for Witte. Oregon votes against pro i.
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Ohio
Foraker
Rhode Island
W. C. Arnold
Congress
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakota
Oregon
Quiet Mississippi election yields nearly unopposed legislature
In Jackson the voting was extremely light with no opposition to the Democratic ticket. The legislature section shows mainly straight Democratic support, signaling a quiet election with minimal contest.
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