Christmas Crimes Across the Nation Riot Claims Several Lives
A series of violent incidents described as Christmas crimes left eight dead in Jessup Georgia and related towns. Marshal Barnhill was shot during a riot spurred by interracial tensions, with several others wounded as white forces reclaimed control. Incendiary fires and threats followed, with troops deployed to restore order. Additional killings and assaults are reported in Danville Virginia and other cities, including Chicago and Baltimore, as law enforcement struggles to quell widespread unrest.
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Jesser
Barnhill
W. H. Emory
South Carolina
W. J. Woods
Jessup
Leggett
Buxley
Berth Brewer
Marshal Barnhill
McMillan’s
Gordon
Savannah
Brunswick
Danvince
Henry Brown
Brown
Rock Ysllano
Ill
Clarence Mart
Moline
Painter
Wm. Chatterton
Georgia Hamlin Dramatic Company
Matt
Chatterton
Danvirm
Isaac Shelby, Jr
Shelby
George Linderfelt
Junction City
Claiksville
Tenn
West Merriweather
Joe Foeman
Federspiel
Cmicaco
George Camp
LaSalle Street
John J. Owen
Camp
Owen
C.H. Wingate
Salur Lake City
F. C. Garland
Andrew Eckland
Bingham
Eckland
Garland
Baltimore
John Cain
Front
Charles Yeates
Cain
Yeates
Broosaneros
Ind
Eli Euston
James Douglass
Steinsville
George Buchick
Waston
Douglass
Buskirk
Easton
Poucroy
Ohio
James H. Radcliffe
Lewis D. Catterill
Hulbert House
Frepenier
Oliver H. Thompson
Wesley Currey
Liberty
Thompson
Currey
Carcaco
John Hoos
Park Avenue
Harlem
Rush Street
Coal industry idle as Pennsylvania mines shut down
Mild weather forces eleven Pennsylvania Coal Co. collieries and six Delaware & Western mines to close. Hill side Coal and Iron mines, Erie Railroad region, with nearly 3,000 workers, also shut. Delaware and Hudson Canal Co to close about fifteen more collieries, affecting 18,000 plus workers. further layoffs possible in Lehigh Valley Wilkesbarre and Susquehanna regions. Trade stagnant, year-end output predicted to fall about 3,000,600 tons from 1888.
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Scrantox
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Delaware & Western Company
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Erie Railroad
Forest City
German
Pleasant Valleys
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Carbondale
Plymouth
Indiana
Lehigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Wyoming
End of a Romance Revealed After Secret Marriage Two Years
A secret marriage in Berrato New York between Robt Cummings of Fredonia and Javia Louise Kennedy of South Dayton two years ago was disclosed by the bride’s friends after Cummings, then nineteen, avoided further involvement and planned to go to Mexico. He had recently graduated from Cornell and was practicing law at Ithaca. The couple wed July 28 1887 with Rev Henry Ward officiating.
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Berrato
N. Y
Tvo
Rebt. C. Cummings
Fredonia
Javia Louise Kennedy
South Dayton
Henry Ward
Cummings
Cornell University
Ithica
New York
Mexico
Dr Peters Alive Said by Zageblitt Source
The Zageblitt claims an undenial source reports Dr Peters and party alive and marching between Kenia and Barringo. Lord Salisbury’s physicians report a severe chill affecting the patient. Livingstone’s son Dr W Oswell Livingstone dies at St Albans. Morton C Fisher found dead in London chambers after a Sunday visit.
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Berun
Zageblitt
Peters
Kenia
Barringo
Lonpor
Lord Salisbury
W. Oswell Livingstone
David Livingstone
St. Albans
Morton C. Fisher
New York
London
Fisher
Ways and Means Panel Hearings on Tableware Tariffs
Washington December 27 The Ways and Means Committee opened hearings at 10 o clock with Chairman McKinley presiding Mr Sanders of New Britain Conn spoke on table cutlery urging higher tariff rates on these items Other witnesses pushed higher duties on gold and silver beaters anvils tin and fret plates steel spokes wire goods and other manufactured products
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means
McKinley
Sanders
New Briton
Embezzlement Arrest in Mount Vernon Water Works Chief
Me E M Lord superintendent of the water works was arrested for embezzling 1700 dollars from the company. He admitted guilt and said losses came from poker games in this city and Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Ind
Des
E. M. Lord
Lord
Evansville
Juror Culver in Cronin Case Faces Inquisition
Unnesco Dec 28 article recounts juror Culver’s grilling over alleged bias in the Cronin case. Ballots repeatedly show his opposition to other jurors on guilt and sentencing, ending with a dramatic firearm incident as he attempts to flee.
Christmas Day Outlaw Rampage In Texarkana Town
In Texarkana Arkansas on December 31 two fast gunmen Red Lendall and Cheetawa Bete rode into Tishwawa and fired revolvers through the streets. They seized control, forcing people to flee as a well dressed stranger arrived and was challenged by Pete and Bel over his weapon and allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsall
Texarkana
Ark
Dees
Ahiox
Red Lendall
Tishwawa
Lipdall
Pete
Bel
Influenza Outbreak Darkens Boston and Other Cities
The flu spreads across Boston and surrounding towns with thousands ill. Reports note 25 000 cases in and around Boston with many workers and officials affected. deaths rise in Paris and pockets of the Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oston
Paris
Kemmler Fate and court upholds electric chair ruling
In Rocnston New York Judge Dwight issues a long opinion on Kemmler death by electricity. He finds the constitutional trials review shows electricity instantly kills under defined conditions and affirms dismissal of the habeas corpus writ and remand of the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmler
State of
New York
United States
Stranger Than Fiction A Wife and Son at Robinson Funeral
The funeral of Nathaniel E. Robinson reveals a 24 year desertion. Robinson, an overseer in Providence, left his wife and two children and sent no word. A woman and a boy appeared as his wife and son at the service, producing evidence of their relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchestra
N. H
Nathaniel E. Robinson
Robinson
Annie Hayes
Providence
Lome
Collapse at Academy of Music in St Louis Traps Workers
The Academy of Music under construction on Thirteen Street and Washington Avenue collapsed at 10 a m trapping about fifty workers. Firemen searched the ruins as several men were missing and one foreman William L Ford fatally hurt. The collapse blamed on quicksand with estimated loss around 5000 dollars.
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St. Louis
Academy of Music
Thirteenth Street
Washington Avenue
Wm. L. Ford
Tiner
Death of Mrs Frwin and Daughters in Hotel Room
Mrs Frwin and her two daughters Mary and Lessie from Benton county Missouri were found asphyxiated in a San Francisco hotel. They shared a room on Saturday night and, taught by the clerk how to operate gas, were discovered dead next morning with the gas only half turned off. Mrs Erwin’s husband had recently moved to Ventura county and the family was en route to join him.
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Unnesco
Mera
Cronin
Clark
Culver
Dr. Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Burke
Bouticour
McConnell
Kunze
Beggs
Begs
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Kunse
Turkust
Coughing
Rosroix
Buston
West End Street Railway
House of Correction
Cambridge
Back Bay
Lawrence
Lowell
Haverhill
Woburn
Lynn
Brockton
Nesthy
Salem
Malden
LaGrippe
Lewis
Paris
Borrux
John Templeton Cooledge
Columbian Bank
Del
Ta Grippe
Cooledge
Boston
Washinctox
la Grippe
Anany
N. Y
Dee
Pierson
Ruggles
Cook
Rochester
Uinaston
Wausaw
N.Y
New York
Newstre
N.Y. Deu
Uirsehberg
C. §. Gibbs
C. Moscow
David A. Scott
Tomer Farsdell
Smith Ely
Kent
Port Jervis
Cruise
Cumberland Wiley
Dunsny Crry
N. J
Board of Health
Harbervorr
Conn
Des
Aliebad Mulhall
Teris
Helen
Ansonia
Haus
Vicw
Morton Lepo
Morton
Morten
San Francisco
Frwin
Mary
Lessie
Benton County
Missouri
Oakland
Ventura County
Double murder at Mount Sterling Crawford county
A man named Darry O'Neil and his wife were shot in their bed around 3 to 4 am at Mount Sterling Crawford county. An unknown assailant killed them with no theft reported. Eight family members were in the house. the murderer fled and motive remains unclear. The couple were about fifty. daughters woke to cries but were unable to stop the assault.
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Bosconst
Wis
Dee
Mount Sterling
Crawford County
Darry O'Neil
Libel suit against the Zines seeks damages limit
The report notes a legal action in which an individual seeks to limit the damages that may be awarded in a libel suit against the Zines.
May Compromise Ends Montana Political Standstill
In Hennia Montana this week political leaders push for a senate compromise while the house remains opposed. Republican leaders telegraph Senators Sherman and Ingalls about seating electees, else election postponement. Sheriff Lloyd of Silver Bow and Democrat-elect Sullivan clashed in a dining room, drawing pistols until restrained.
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Hennia
Mont
Senate
House
Sherman
Ingalls
Washington
United States Senate
Sherif Lloyd
Silver Bow County
Sullivan
Grand Central
Striking Employees Denounce Scabs at Pittsburgh Traction
A large meeting of Pittsburgh Traction Company workers met at Knights of Labor hall from midnight to 3 am. They condemned the firm for importing scabs and Pinkerton thugs and urged the public to shun the road while non action men were employed. Superintendent Davis claims the company won the day and service continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Pittsburgh Traction Company
Knights of Labor Hall
Pittsburg Traction Company
Pinkerton
Davis
Colonel Bedley Scuffle Over Libel Case Quashed
Judge Lawrence rules Colonel W W Dudley cannot expect court favors after repeatedly ignoring orders. The plaintiff’s motion to vacate an order for substituted service of examination before trial was denied. The case involves Dudley suing New York papers over the alleged libel in the blocks of five letter publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Chambers Today
W. W. Dudley
Funeral rites for poet Robert Browning in Westminster Abbey
The funeral services for Robert Browning were held today in Westminster Abbey. The body rested in a polished pine coffin with a brass plate showing birth and death dates. Wreaths arrived from Lord Tennyson, Mrs Browning, Henry Irving, and others including Sir John Millais and Alma Tadema.
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Loxvon
Robert Browning
Westminster Abby
Lord Tennyson
Miss Browning
Henry Irving
Mr. Bancroft
John Millais
Alma Tadema
Theordore Martin
Government Departments Close for New Years Day
Washington reports all government departments closed at noon New Year’s Eve. The international marine conference adjourned sine die at noon. Treasury estimates December debt reduction near four million dollars, bringing six month total to about 24.5 million and annual 1888 total to 81,481,253.
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Washington
International Marine Conference
Treasury Department
Clothing Clerks Secure Six OClock Store Closures Citywide
Clothing stores will close at 6 p m every day starting January 1 except on pay days and Saturdays. Clerks, seeking shorter workdays of ten hours, pressured owners who agreed after Louis Schirmeyer presented the clerks' case. There is no organized clerks' union behind the move.
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Louis Schirmeyer
Cas
Plot to Assassinate the Wyrssiar Reported in St. Petersburg
A Nihilist plot to assassinate the Wyrssiar was uncovered at the imperial palace in St. Petersburg. Several inmates of the palace were implicated and arrested in the passages. One conspirator was killed by a guard officer during the arrest.
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Paris
le Saele
St. Petersburg
Trest
Notable Blaine Relative Dies After Brief Illness in Oregon
Prof Melville G Blaine principal at Chemewa Indian training school near Salem died last evening after a brief illness at age sixty three. He was a capable educator and fine speaker who had resided in Oregon since coming east. He leaves a son and his wife, who died last April, after service in a Illinois regiment during the Civil War.
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Des OL
Melville G. Blaine
Salem
James CG. Blaine
Oregon
Esto
Jie
Illinois
Lave
Chicago Prosecutor Says Cronin Case Extends to Suspected Accomplices
States Attorney Longenecker reported evidence against four or five additional men tied to the Cronin murder conspiracy and said he may seek indictments and trials soon. He declined to name them at this stage of the matter.
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Chcaco
Dee SC
States
Longenecker
Cronin
Lone
Tie
Perils of Rateroading Cause Accidents on Rail Work
Superintendent Guckert of the Pennsylvania railroad Philadelphia division cites carelessness of brakemen and switchmen as three fourths of all accidents. He warns veteran brakemen chase reckless coupling stunts and notes Fortieth Street yards as a prime training ground for such feats. Daily accident reports record victims and circumstances, filed by division superintendents.
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Guckert
Philadelpha Division
Pennsylvania Road
Philadelphia Inyecrer
Mann
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fortieth Street
New York Division
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Dramatic Calhoun Street Christmas Drunkard Scene
A thirsty father in a holiday crowd staggered from drink on Calhoun street and with wife and child struggled toward home. The scene, witnessed by hundreds, illustrates the sorrow and ruin caused by rum during Christmas as the Wells and ringing in the season fade into heartbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen
Pigeons Theft Suspect Frank Gibson Arraigned
Frank Gibson, about sixteen, was arrested by Officer Jel Wemmel on a larceny charge after being accused by three youths of stealing pigeons from a Frenchtown coop. Prosecution seeks names of accomplices. he is held in $200 bail. Gibson lives with his widowed mother on Oak Street.
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Jel Wemmel
Mnder
Frank Gibson
Harding
Martin
Gibson
Frenchtown
Robinson
Otk Street
Theft of a Galt Leads to Justice Court Proceedings
In a Goshen courtroom Justice Besarec presided as Jenkinson faced charges for stealing a vanity from Hattersley at the Wagytre hotel. Witnesses described the incident while Rev A K Zartman planned a lecture after, with jurors and officers present for the adjourned session.
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Tin
Byron Hattersley
Laud
Wagytre
Testimaney
Tag Jary
Cheorie Meteerte
Louis Heibronner
Josh Whiigins
Gee. Brown
Bob Smith
Amd
Gus Brahe
Frane
Christmas Day Trial Ends In Hung Decision
Lawyers and witnesses clashed over Heil brand and Brown's leading to a hung decision as Jenkinson escaped punishment. The episode, described as a Christmas day joke, entertained a large crowd of spectators who heard the triad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heilbrand & Brown's
Jenkinson
Burglary at John Shafer Store on Cian Street
Last week two boys gained entry through a transom over a rear door to the John Shaffer store on Cian Street. They took cigars whisky and cash from the drawer. They escaped via a rear window and no clues to their identities remain.
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John Shaffer
Cian Street
Mrs Geo Carner Injured In Horse Incident On East Wayne
Mrs Geo Carner wife of a Adams township farmer was thrown from a buggy on East Wayne street near Barr. She suffered injuries to the body and a fractured limb when the horse became unmanageable. The horse was restrained in time to prevent further damage.
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Geo. Carner
Adams Township
East Wayne Street
Barr
Wabash Brakeman Fatally Injured at Huntington
J. T. Fetters of Andrews suffered a severe head injury while coupling logs on westbound freight No. 98 in Huntington yards. Bloodflow and deafness followed the incident, with reports of possible skull fracture and eventual transfer to Peru hospital. Fetters is well known for his honesty and dependability.
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J. T. Fetters
Andrews
Huntington
Peru
Fetters
McGinty Superstition and Public Wit
A humorous piece critiques the McGinty craze, noting its rise in popularity and invoking public antics such as shouting McGinty at performances. It contrasts McGinty with Tom Collins and questions the humor of relying on a name for laughs. It ends with a suggestion that if McGinty is at sea, people might sharpen their own wit by leaving him there.
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McGinty
Tom Collins
Scandalous Attempts In Local Loan Scheme Exposed
After a long Thue it Searches two Chicago man Hodge and another for attempting to loan 500 dollars on a $1 500 note. The note was not good and the suspect fled before arrest. Chicago authorities were notified and Sheriff Viberg was to return with the prisoner tonight. Obituary note on Abs Heaton born July 2 1862 in Fort Wayne educated locally and married lawyer Owen N ton. Paternity case against farmer Boris Sehins in jail untangle force allegations. hospital cases noted.
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T. H. Hodge
Chicago
I. Lauferty
Morterge
John McConnell
Hodge
Rascal
Sheruf Viberg
Abs. Heaton
Fort Wayne
Shoda A. Webb
Allen Webb
Our City
Aftols
University of Michigan
Ann Avnor
Owen N. Ton
Handoime
South Wayne
Irs
Hunton
Vitali Lady in Burke Tex Praises Remedy Cure
A Burke Texas woman who suffered chronic diarrhea for years reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy greatly improved her condition. Local merchant S. Treadwell confirms the claim as George H. Loesch sells the product.
Postal service asks Congress for mail funding and car rents
The postmaster general seeks 21 106 275 dollars to carry the mails next year and 2 543 000 more for postal car rents. Of the mail pay, under 10 million will go to a few large roads, with 11 million shared by many minor roads. Rates have seen multiple cuts since 1873, while car-use subsidies rose, and government rates fell more slowly than private rates on major lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster General
Congress
United States
Runaway Horses Cause Wrecks and Injuries in Town
A team belonging to Farmer S Snyder ran away on Main Street near the Globe’s buggy. Snyder and wife fled. the wife sustained serious but not dangerous injuries as the wagon wrecked after several blocks. Many vehicles lined the street and further harm was averted by stopping the team. A second incident on East Wayne Street yesterday involved Mrs Robt W Tapp her baby and a servant girl when a black pacing horse freaked at evergreens and threw all occupants, shattering the buggy.
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S. Snyder
Lake Township
Main Street
Kaylor
Tam
Snyder
Robt. W. Tapp
East Wayne Street
Vast Lineage Tale Traces Humanity Back to Jesus
The St Louis Republic presents a reflection on ancestry counting generations from a father and mother to Jesus Christ. It calculates 139,234,017,489,434,976 births since Christ and, per Proctor, explosive future populations if no deaths occurred. It ends noting the mind’s difficulty with such huge figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Christ
Proctor
State Association Favors Compulsory Education Law
At a session of the State Teachers association resolutions were adopted urging a judicious compulsory educational law, a standard for county superintendents, nonpartisan office influence, and free adoption of the best textbooks, plus support for scientific study of education and legislative divestment by the association.
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State Teachers’ Association
Indiana State Teachers” Association
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