Counterfeiters arraigned in New York week news
New York figures William E Brockway Nathaniel K Foster and Louis R Martin faced arraignment on forgery charges in the first and second degrees. In Austin ex Senator George E Spencer of Alabama was arrested by order of Attorney General Brewster for contempt of court in star route cases. Spencer left with two deputy marshals for Washington.
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New York
William E. Brockway
Nathaniel K. Foster
Louis R. Martin
Austin
George E. Spencer
Alabama
Brewster
Spencer
Washington
Flooding After Spring Lake Dam Break In Vincennes
Torrents of rain caused the Spring Lake ice company dam near Vincennes to burst at 7 p.m. flooding hundreds of houses. The Union depot and many rail lines were submerged and damaged with losses not yet estimated.
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Vincennes
Ind
Spring Lake Ice Company
Union Depot
Burglary Leaves Rushville Banker Critical After Shooting
Edward Payne cashier of the Rushville National Bank was awakened at 4 AM by a burglar entering the building. Payne fought the intruder with a vessel, the assailant fired a shot hitting Payne in the right lung. He lies in critical condition. burglar at large and unidentified.
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Indianapolis
Rushville
Indiana
Edward Payne
Rushville National Bank
Payne
Damaging Flood Strikes Indianapolis Area
Heavy rains caused rivers to rise with Pogue's Run over flooding its banks. Much of the northeast city area is under water with first floors flooded in hundreds of small homes. Lumber yards furniture factories and coal yards face heavy losses totaling about 250000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Pogue
Yellow Fever Cases Reported At Marine Hospital
Surgeon Vanzandt of the United States marine hospital reports two yellow fever cases among German sailors from a wrecked bark. They were admitted on the German consul’s endorsement after arriving on the Colima from Mazatlan. The illness developed after admission, but city fears remain minimal.
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San Francisco
Vanzandt
United States Marine Hospital
Mazatlan
Wisconsin Congressmen Visit on Chinese Question
San Francisco November 21 Congressmen Guenther and Deuster of Wisconsin left for the coast after examining the Chinese question. Both had voted for the restriction act. Deuster, asked about the speakership fight, declined to commit, joking he wanted to be on the winning side like California's Tully. He spoke kindly of Carlisle.
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San Francisco
Guenther
Deuster
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Tully
California
Carlisle
Polygamist County Clerk Rejects Edmunds Law
In Salt Lake on November 21 David Bockholdt, the county clerk and a four ply polygamist, stated he would not relinquish his office. He says last August’s election under the commission was a mere force and he will pay no attention. Many polygamist officers are staying in office, challenging the Edmunds law as unconstitutional and the commission’s actions as invalid.
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Salt Lake
David Bockholdt
American ship Thomas Dana lands at Fayal with rescued crew
The American ship Thomas Dana from Liverpool to New York landed at Fayal on the 8th with twenty one men aboard part of the crew and passengers of the French brig Vocnberg from St Pierre and Miquelon to St Malo, sunk by a collision on October 30. The remaining eighty seven crew and passengers perished.
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London
Thomas Dana
Liverpool
New York
Fayal
Vocnberg
St. Pierre Miquelon
St. Malo
Cyclone Sweeps Oregon County Missouri
A cyclone swept through Oregon county in southern Missouri last evening uprooting large trees and likely damaging farms fences and dwellings. No particulars from the county as telegraphic service is unavailable. An excursion train from Kansas City was delayed two hours removing fallen trees from the affected track.
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Memphis
Oregon County
Missouri
Kansas City
Thorne Suit Seeks Backed Alimony From Second Wife
Ellen Thorne sues Mary S. Thorne in supreme court claiming an 1873 agreement forced Charles R. Thorne Jr to pay 50 dollars monthly to Ellen or have Mary S. Thorne cover the payments. The suit also seeks 5000 dollars when payments end, which the defendant says cancels the earlier obligation and has been fulfilled.
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Boston
Ellen Thorne
Charles R. Thorne, Jr
Supreme Court
Mary 8
S. Thorne
Judgment Against Lamar Insurance Stockholders
Judge Sheras of the U S circuit court in Des Moines rules the Chicago Lamar Insurance stockholders who had not fully paid are liable to reimburse insured losses from the 1871 fire. About 500000 in losses, of which People Insurance of San Francisco paid roughly 400000, must be covered along with about 100000 in claims and costs plus interests.
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Des Moines
Sheras
United States Circuit Court
Lamar Insurance Company
Chicago
Lamar Company
People Insurance Company of
San Francisco
Danville Riots Investigation Reports Quiet Election Day
The Danville committee of forty completed its inquiry into the November riots. Thirty seven witnesses testified from November 13 to 21. the report says blacks were the aggressors, notes pre election circulars guaranteeing voting rights, and confirms a peaceful, honestly conducted election with protection for voters of all colors.
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Danville
Hats and gifts and ice on the Platte
Advertisements promise latest styles in men's hats from Cowhick and Whitcomb and gift suggestions for husbands and wives featuring Ruopis and Troxer products. The Platte River is mostly frozen with only large channels open and water levels low for the season.
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Cowhick & Whitcomb’s
Platte
Cyclone Strikes Colemensiel North of Galveston
The News' Woodville special reports a cyclone last night hit the town of Colemensiel ten miles north of Galveston. Several persons are seriously hurt and property damage is not yet known.
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Galveston
Woodville
Colemesniel
Lowell Honored in University Rector Ballot
London November 22 The rector election at St Andrews University chose Minister Lowell over Edward Gibson MP Dublin University by eighteen votes.
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London
University of St. Andrew’s
Lowell
Edward Gibson
Dublin, University
Mine Cave Threatens Ashland Property Near Logan Colliery
A large extensive cave opened near the Logan colliery in Ashland Pennsylvania on November 22. The cave extends roughly 700 yards in length and 600 yards in width along the Lehigh Valley main line. The entire tract is endangered and substantial property is jeopardized.
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Ashland
Logan Colliery
Land Deal Changes Between Rail and Land Companies
A Globe cable reports the Canada Pacific railway company and the Canada and Northwest Land Company have modified their agreement. The land company will now purchase 2.5 million acres instead of 5 million acres of Canada Pacific lands.
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Toronto
Globe
Canada Pacific Railroad Company
Canada & Northwest Land Company
Land Company
Canada Pacific Lands
Mexico Delays Bond Talks in England
Mexico suspends negotiations with English bond holders and rejects their propositions. Government remains firm on settling the national debt once unfounded difficulties are removed.
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Mexico
England
Jailers Foil Jail Break After Dynamite Escape Bid
In Indianapolis on November 22 the county jail inmates attempted to break out using dynamite. They blew a hole in the wall but were stopped by the sheriff who fired a warning and ordered them back to their cells.
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Indianapolis
Change in Peru Ministers Prompt Satisfaction
Lima via Galveston November 22 reports a cabinet reshuffle with Don Eugenia Larrabur Y Unanue taking oath as minister of foreign affairs Menuel Galup as chancellor of the exchequer and Castro Sealdivar as minister of the government. The appointments have drawn much satisfaction.
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Lima
Galveston
Don Eugenia Larrabur Y. Unanue
Menuel Galup
Castro Sealdivar
New Volcano Island Reported Near Bogaslor
Captain Hogue of the Dora reports a newly created volcanic island near Bogaslor at latitude 58 and longitude 167, with smoke and flames visible. Captain Anderson of the Mathew Turner confirms the sighting.
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San Francisco
Hogue
Dora
Alaska
Bogaslor
Anderson
Mathew Turner
New Iron Process Demonstrated at Pittsburg Works
November 22 reports a new method in producing low carbon Bessemer steel started at the Bessemer steel works. If successful it could end puddling entirely and transform steel manufacture. Puddlers from several mills observed the experiments with keen interest.
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Pittsburg
Bessemer
Bessemer Steel Works
Free Trade Address by Henry Watterson in New York
Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal delivered an address in New York tonight advocating free trade. He spoke as a reply to protection arguments presented by ex-United States Consul Dudley. An audience of leading thinkers listened with close attention as generous applause greeted the speech.
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New York
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Dudley
Watterson
Notice of Final Land Claim Proof Cheyenne 1888
Notice is given that John B. Stewart has filed for final proof on land in Wyoming. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on November 28, 1888. Witnesses: Al. W. Bristol, B. L. Warner, George Q. Danforth, John Wurl, all of Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
John B. Stewart
W. Bristol
L. Warner
George QC
Danforth
John Wurl
Wyo
Cyclone in Izard County Destroys LaCrosse Ruins Towns
The Izard county cyclone wrecked LaCrosse near Melbourne with three dead and several injured. Melbourne reports seventeen injured and Miss Sheffield died today. A relief committee led by Drs Lawrence and Case raising $150 for immediate aid.
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Little Rock
the Gazette
Batesville
Ark
Izard County
LaCrosse
Melbourne
Sheffield
Ship C Chapman Arrives Ant werp with Coal Cargo
The C Chapman arrived at Antwerp with a coal cargo. The ship will be flooded or scuttled. Owners are J S Winslow & Co of Portland Maine.
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San Francisco
C. Chapman
Antwerp
J. S. Winslow & Co
Portland
Aged Burns Father Leads Men Toward Lincoln
Decatur reports say Zora Burns father, accompanied by a dozen roughs, traveled to Lincoln Illinois this morning in hopes of confrontations linked to the murder case. The man has twice before tried to reach O A Carpenter, the arrestee, and large crowds gather in Lincoln fearing an incident.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
Decatur
Ill
Zora Burns
Lincoln
Illinois
Colorado pool meeting ends with harmony amid rate fears
Denver reports a calm session of Colorado pool agents with no immediate danger to the pool. Commissioner Daniels says the pool remains stable due to high money and Colorado prosperity, though Iowa and Utah rate wars could eventually affect Colorado rates.
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Denver
Colorado Pool
Daniels
Colorado
Iowa
Utah
Heavy Defaulter in McDonnell Estate Case
Developments reveal that the late A. B. Johnson of Utica defaulted $200000 belonging to the McDon nell estate in Rochester. Mrs. McDon nell, a sister of Johnson, had charge of the estate.
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Rochester
N. Y
A. B. Johnson
Utica
McDonnell
Johnson
Cigar Makers Union Pressure Sparks Shop Workplace Ultimatum
In Chicago on November 24, cigar manufacturers met and agreed to discharge any union member who refuses to work alongside a non union man earning regular wages. The move follows a union demand to axe non union workers.
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Chicago
Cigarmakers’ Union
Robbery at Powers Brothers Store in Fort Benton
Fort Benton report says two robbers entered Powers Brothers store at 11 last night. They knocked down seriously injuring the storeman Stark and secured nearly two thousand dollars with no arrests reported.
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Helena
Fort Benton
Powers Brothers
Stark
Forest Fire Rips Through Jack's Mountain Area
A disastrous forest fire roars along Jack's mountain near Mill creek toward Allenville, nine miles away. It has destroyed about five thousand cords of wood and a similar amount of bark across several thousand acres of timber. Supposedly started by hunters camping on the mountains.
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Huntington
Jack’s Mountain
Mill Creek
Allenville
New Coal Find Near Salt Lake City Sparks Interest
A coal discovery is reported within twenty miles of Salt Lake City. The Mormon organ attacks exposures of Mormonism, blaming authors for embittered feelings among southern readers. Denver & Rio Grande official predicts continued rail freight war with Union Pacific until pooling at 50 percent is conceded, citing UP earnings decline from intraterritorial competition.
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Salt Lake
Mormon Organ
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Union Pacific
Utah
Hanging and Murder in London Tenn Execution
Andy Taylor the last of three notorious brothers was executed at 3 15 p m in London Tennessee He faced the event with calm indifference refusing talk to the minister and dining with relish He mounted the gallows at 2 30 pm refused to address the crowd and cursed the sheriff before the trap sprung Killing him by strangulation in nine minutes The crowd was orderly and the gallows were screened It marked the state’s first private execution.
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London
Tenn
Andy Taylor
Hamilton County
Verdict Won Against Former Philadelphia Revenue Collector
A verdict of 50000 dollars was returned in the United States circuit court today against Albert B Vonaker of Philadelphia former collector of internal revenue. The suit sought the bond amount for Benjamin Emery a defaulting internal revenue collector for the third district of Mississippi.
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Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court
Albert B. Vonaker
Benjamin Emery
Mississippi
Harrowing details from Peter and Paul fortress prisoners
A St. Petersburg report from November 25 describes the Will of the People detailing severe sufferings of political prisoners in the Peter and Paul fortress. Men and women, sick or healthy, face brutal treatment, with some driven to madness and self harm amidst frequent corporal punishment.
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St. Petersburg
Peter and Paul
Punto
Salvation Army appoints nine constables in Kingston meetings
Kingston police sworn in nine Salvation Army constables after vows at meetings. Dr Wilson curate of St George's Cathedral attended all night prayer meetings and shared in holy communion. The cathedral rector sought explanation, which Wilson defended, taking full responsibility.
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Kingston
Ont
Salvation Army
Wilson
St. George’s Cathedral
Boston Bank Presidents Discuss National Bankrupt Law
A large Boston meeting of bank presidents favors a speedy uniform national bankrupt law. Massachusetts congressmen back the Lowell bill as a basis, with James G. Blaine among speakers. Bankers urge urgent litigation for better business protection and credit nationwide. The Boomerang plans a sixteen page special Christmas issue.
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Boston
Boston Bank Presidents’ Association
Massachusetts
James G. Blaine
Infernal Machines Found in London Socialist's Lodgings
Police arrest Walff a leading London socialist after finding two infernal devices in his home each with ten pounds of explosive, time fuses and scrap iron, aimed at blowing up the German embassy. Fourteen powder cans and a letter to Count Von Munster signed Prolitariat were also found. Walff claims others planted the items.
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London
Walff
Metropolis
Royal Aquarium
William Walff
Bow Street
Vauxhall Bridge
Count von’ Munster
Prolitariat
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George P
Rowell & Co
Spruce Street
Graig, Davis & Go
Ayer
Hutto
Tex
B. F. Johnson
J.c.ayer & Co
Mass
Gray & Pearse
Cheyenee
Urs
Hiscox & Co
P. Berdersen
Winchester
Remington
Eddy Street
Dyer’s
Crockery & Glassware
Craig, Davis & Co
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