Burke Commitment For Extradition Spurs Appeals
Judge Bain commits Martin Burke for extradition to Chicago, with plans for appeal. In related notices, Judge Tulley denies habeas corpus for John Beggs. officials discuss ministerial stance on extradition warrants amid mounting evidence. Burke’s counsel Isaac Campbell weighs an appeal as defense funds surface from Irish supporters. Frick company expands, gaining 7,000 coke ovens and 25,000 acres of coal land after a large plant purchase.
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Winaries
Man
Bain
Martin Burke
Burke
Chicago
Caroaco
Tulley
Dea
John F. Beggs
Ottawa
Justice Department
John Thompson
Winniree
Isaac Campbell
Burkes
Campbell
Frick Company
Exciting Times Among the Iron and Steel Workers in Pennsylvania
Reports from Homestead indicate feverish strike activity with violence. A train bound for the Homestead mill faced attacks, windows broken, and several workers injured as strikers blocked entry. Sheriff McCandless will deploy deputies, while William Martin leads the Amalgamated association in Homestead to direct the strike. In Godley, Illinois, 75 miners signed coal contracts to resume digging Monday with protection planned. A mass meeting in Streator rejected a no secret ballot. arbitration papers with Coal Run companies were signed, with a Monday arbitration announcement expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrisstine
Homestead
Pittsburg
Homstead Mill
Munhall
McCandlers
Wm. Martin
Association
Offiron and Steel Workers
Iron and Steel
Bramwood
Ill
Godley
Here
Coal Company
Streraron
Streator
Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Company
Coal Run Company
Captured by Women at Homestead Struggle
A 124 deputy sheriffs posse arrived by train to guard the Homestead works as about 1,000 protesters including wives and children surrounded the mill gates. Deputies began resigning under pressure, with only about 15 regular sheriffs remaining. Pinkerton guards arrived to bolster Carnegie Phipps protection amid mounting tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Pittsburg
Webhe
McNutt
Amalgamated Association
English Syndicate Will Furnish Gas at Twenty-Five Cents
The Tribune reports English representatives in Chicago to buy the gas trust plants and form a 20 million dollar company. They plan to install cheap gas plants across the United States, begin at once if accepted, and have strong financial backing. Names are withheld for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
the Tribune
Chicago
Gas Trust
United States
Coke firm expands coal lands holdings in Pennsylvania
Pirissurs July 12 The H. C. Frick Coke company the region’s largest coal concern has acquired all interests of the Connellsville Coke and Iron company owned by the Leisenrings of Philadelphia The move places Frick as a leading member of the coke syndicate which once controlled the market for coke and iron products
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirissurs
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Connellsville Coke and Iron Comany
Leisenrings
Phelphia
Great Coke Syndicate
Destroying the crops in Wisconsin area
Parurria Wis July 11 The Green Midge and what is thought to be the Hessian Fly have appeared in myriads this week destroying infested potato vines. Whole acres of potato crops are dead and farmers nearby are burning grain fields. Corn fields so far remain untouched. The outlook is very discouraging and farmers are despondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parurria
Wis
Notorious eight time married woman wounded in nutty divorce feud
Suepprvinnz, Ind. July 11 Mrs Mollie Corvin famed for eight marriages and divorces lies wounded at home after Charles Suttles entered her room Tuesday night and after she refused to marry him he struck with a hatchet. He severed her ear and hand, and stabbed her shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suepprvinnz
Ind
Mollie Corvin
Charles Suttles
Suttles
Chicago Firebriefs Struck by Sudden Warehouse Blaze
A fire in the Anglo American provision company's warehouse on Fortieth Street and Packers Avenue caused about 25000 in damages. Firemen including Fire Marshal Turney Captain Elliott Lieutenant Kenny were overcome by smoke, risking loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anglo-American Provision Company
Fortieth Street
Packers Avenue
Turney
Lake
Eliott
Kenny
City Engine Company
William Gorman
Isaac Simmons
Elliott
Canal and
Polk Streets
Adolph Hansske
Hogler Reese
Rail accidents hamper lines in Pennsylvania Vermont and Vermont
A Pennsylvanian derailment at Nimick station on the Pan Handle line sent cars off the track and blocked routes. Central and West Shore lines suffer washouts between Athens and Schuyler, with bridges damaged and one track likely cleared by afternoon. A Montreal bound sleeper in Vermont derailed after a washout near Baupen injuring about a dozen. In Portspure, a collision on the Castle Shannon line near High street killed two and injured several as trains and gravel cars collided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Fonda
Tribes Hill
Athens Junction
West Shore
West Shore Road
Baupen
Montreal
Here
Portspurc
High Street
Castle Shannon
Armed mob executes wife murderer in Lafayette
In Lafayette Louisiana an armed group of about 180 including 150 whites and 30 colored broke the parish jail and hanged Felix Keyes a colored man who had murdered his wife near Carenceco. The mob seized Keyes at the scene and executed him on the spot. Other incidents: Joseph M Moody killed his wife in Leavenworth area then was found dead. Polish miners clashed in East Leavenworth injuring five. John Porter shot Warren Harris and his mistress Laura Lewis in Cincinnati. Porter arrested. All parties involved are Black or mixed race.
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Lafayette
Felix Keyes
Carenceco
Anstey
Neb
Joseph M. Moody
Moody
Leavenworth
Kan
East Leavenworth
Cincinnati
John Porter
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Warren Harris
Laura Lewis
Porter
Jackson
Miss
Carcaco
The
Herald
Sullivan
Tom Curley
Boston
Grand Trunk Railroad
Montreal
Chicago
Lowry
John
Canada
Sprinfield
John L. Sullivan
Tom Curley, Jr
Eddie Marsh
South
Trouble Breweing On Montpelier Fort Wayne Pipe Line
Carlan, contractor for the Fort Wayne pipe line, was arrested after a ditch gang employee grabbed the horses of a pay buggy. Carlan drew a bull dog revolver and ordered the man to release, firing time to back off none. The crowd near the buggy grew riotous as locals defend Carlan’s intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlan
Pension Office Turmoil Triggers Cabinet Extra Session
Washington July 10 strong rumor says Pension Commissioner Tanner’s resignation may have been requested following a heated audit of pension office management. Secretary Noble and President discussed the issue with General Bussey noting concerns over agent favoritism while Civil Service Commission roams New York ahead of public Western reports.
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Washixeton
Corporal Tanner
Noble
Commissioner Tanner
General Bussey
Interior
Tanner
White House
Pension Office
Toe
United Press
Bussey
Wasumncrox
Land Office
General Sparks
Interior Department
Flooded Cayndatta Creek Destroys Bridges and Mills in Johnstown
July 10 reports warn of a cloudburst in New York state. Cayndatta Creek became a raging torrent sweeping away dam structures, skin factories, several buildings, and multiple bridges on the Fonds, Johnstown, and Gloversville railroad line. Fifteen people were carried away. four bodies recovered. Gloversville expects about 30000 in losses. overall damage may reach 200000. In Amsterdam the flood uprooted trees and destroyed farm structures. Ferry Street bridge arch collapsed, and twenty people stood nearby as wreckage rushed past. No total drownings or missing persons known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
N. Y
Fonds, Johnstown and
Gloversville Railroad
Amsteerdam
Schriver
Ferry Street
Foreigners Evade the Law by Entering the Country from Canada
London July 10 The United States importation law for contract laborers is understood in Europe. Steamship lines have instructed emigration agents to guide passengers on arrival tests. The law is seen as evadable, with increased traffic from Canada and assisted immigration rising. Poor relief schemes send undesired groups to Canada and then across the border. Hadji Holly Khan, Persian minister to Washington, may leave the U.S. amid hostile London press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londoy
United States
Europe
New York
Boston
England
Canada
Hadje Holly Kahn
Washington
Republic
London
Brick Makers Strike Expands in Chicago Area
Curiaco July 10 report says the brick makers strike, thought ended, worsens and may extend to Chicago brick layers who refuse to handle non union brick. Blue Island remains near siege with few workers protected by deputy sheriffs. Striking workers, aided by city unions, hold daily meetings and resort to violence, including an assault on Wm. Strausenburg. Warrants issued for arrest of his assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Chicago
Blue Island
Purington Kimbell Company
Baltimore watchmaker Relini Jeanneret dies by self inflicted wound
Relini Jeanneret a prominent Baltimore watchmaker was found dead in his workshop lounge early today. He shot himself with a pistol due to ill health in a tragedy that stunned the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxutmore
Mad
Relini Jeanneret
Baltimore
Deaths and Disasters Across American Towns and Abroad
A digest of heavy incidents from July 10 to July 13 reports boiler explosions near Chilton killing James Raisen, a Basco mother attacking her children then attempting suicide, a man hanged in Des Moines, and an ice cream sample linked to milk poisoning. Additional items include fires, drownings, embezzlement arrests, refinery closures, dam accidents, church suppression in Russia, and various civic incidents across multiple states and cities.
Sullivan Pugilist Arrests Stir Nashville and Chicago
John L Sullivan the World champion pugilist was arrested in Nashville on a Mississippi governor requisition and held in jail while legal moves pursued. Reports describe resistance to arrest, habeas corpus efforts, and similar actions in Chicago and Cincinnati as authorities debated extradition and possible release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Nasavillle
Tenn
John T. Sullivan
Cleary
Johnson
Muldoon
Louisville and Nashville
Sullivan
Charlie Johnston
Johnston
Washington
Nasavinle
John L. Sullivan
Charlie Johnson
Clack
Lowry
Ohio and Mississippi
Kilrain
Cincinnati
Foraker
Deitsch
Taylor
East
Louisville
Nashville
Louisvillla
North
Short Line
Big Slugger
Major Owen
Cleveland
Ohio
Evansvilwr
Ind
Cuwaco
Monon
Tom
New York
Lindsay
Hill
Maine
California
Tragic double murder and suspected suicide in Somerville
At Dane Street Dane Court Somerville early this morning Mrs Catherine Smith aged 45 and her son Thomas 14 were killed by Augustus Rosenberg who lived with her as her husband but not married. Two other children Willie 12 and Augustus 7 were wounded and may die while five year old Charles was slightly hurt. Rosenberg's body was found in Danecourt nearby. doctors deem him insane and say she died accidentally while escaping.
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Cawranae
Basco
Carthage
Henry K. Greenwald
Cavanpateva
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Freestone
Shop Manufacturing
Currvena Fallus
Wis
L. J. Newald
Ins
Auton
Ill
Robert Redberry
Willie Wise
Young Wise
St. Paul
Minn
Edmund Rice
Minnesota
White Bear
Lenanon
Ind
B. J. Millican
Madison
New York Mutual Life Insurance Company
St. Louis
Laura M. Ashdown
Stone
Kansas City
E. F. Allen
Allen
Julia Biddie
Biddle
Tennesee
St. Josepu
St. Joseph
Sugar Trust
New Rockroro
Oak
Josephs Bolock
Tomlinson
Canada Line
Bolock
ConumpBus
Ohio
Republcan State Central Committee
A. L. Conger
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Quay
John M. Doane
Geo. W. Sinks
Tuscana
Pentecost Band
San Francisco
Los Olivos
San Luis Obispo
Cuiwaco
Grand Trunk
New England
New York
Denver
Edward Hendershot
Della Thompson
Hendershot
Ottumwa
St. Petersnura
Empire
Russia
Rivumono
John Tyler
Exchinee Hotel
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Hollywood
Memvits
Thomas Jefferson
Parson Davies
Peter Jackson
California Athletic Club
England
Jackson
Ozark
Wiley Matthews
Wiley Matthews, the Escaped Bald Knobber
Arkansas
Rep Buurr
Oala
Champion Mills
Champion Mill
Sierre Lumber Company
Heap
Hampton
N. H
George W. Moody
Rockingham House
Boars Herd Beach
Jacksonville
Oregon
Newton Cook
Henry Hoover
Frank Warner
Penn
Petts
Milton
Cass County
Somerville
Catherine Smith
Thomas
Augustus Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Dane Street
Dane Court
Charles
Mabel
Danecourt
Charles Smith
Bow Street
Court Somerville
Smith Shortl
Portland
Horrible Discovery Near Conemaugh Bridge
Johnstown on July 15 reports a diver examining the Pennsylvania railroad bridge foundations found alarming claims that the river bottom near the bridge holds hundreds of dead bodies tangled in wire, stacked and held down by tons of twisted net-like metal.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Conemaugh River
Deputy Sheriff Keller fatally beaten in Columbus Indiana
In Columbus Indiana Henry Keller deputy sheriff was struck over the head with a heavy club by William Henry proprietor of the Western hotel. Keller died from the injuries after being attacked for walking with Henrys daughter against his command. Henry is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Henry Keller
William Henry
Western Hotel
Henry
Keller
Cheap books assured Indiana school contract awarded
The Indiana School Book Company won the contract to supply school texts except spelling and copy books. Officials including Hon. R. C. Bell and Attorney General Michener approved the contract and bond form, with a sixty day bond completion window. The map rich geography volumes will cost 75 cents, versus 1.65 for the previous edition, signaling a major saving for Indiana taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Book Company
R. C. Bell
Indiana Company
Bell
Michener
Hovey
LaFollette
Jones
Parsons
Hawkins
Jacob P. Dunn
Purdue University
State House
Soldiers’ Monument
State University At
Bloomington
Normal School
Terre Haute
Josephus Collett
D. J. Mackey
William Heilman
E. P. Huston
William Fleming
James Murdock
Edward Hawkins
Messrs. Bowen and Merrill
Indiana
Young New Haven Poet Denies Plagiarism Charge
Peter Rudolph Pickel, a young New Haven poet, replies to accusations of copying in No Cross No Crown and Weary. He asserts No Cross No Crown was his May 10 1888 reading before a Methodist ministerial conference in New York where he won a medal, and Weary was written four years earlier in New Haven. He notes both poems appeared in multiple papers and that The Sentinel will publish one of his poems next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Peter Rudolph Pickel
New Haven
New York City
Pickel
New York Fair and Express
The Unexpected Comes Injures Carpenter John Greer in South Wayne
The seasoned carpenter John W. Greer and another worker fell from a scaffold on a new South Wayne barn project. Greer suffered fractures and internal injuries and, due to age, may have a slow recovery under care at home with Drs. Van Buskirk and Porter. In a separate incident, a baby in Holman street nearly suffocated after a carriage with the child rolled into a mortar box. Dr. McCausland saved the infant at Moellering’s store lunch-hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Greer
South Wayne
Greer
Daisy
Holman Street
Moellering & Sons
Lafayette Street
Moellering
Misner Street Car Driver Stricken With Paralysis
George W Misner an extra car driver on the street railway suffered a stroke Friday morning. He is at 39 East Williams street under nurse care with wife notified. Dr Van Buskirk attends. he had a prior mild stroke as a Fort Wayne road fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Misner
East Williams Street
Promotions Among Clerks at Pittsburg Shops
The retirement of Mr. C. W. Howey as chief clerk in Master Car Builder Graham's office prompts promotions in the Pennsylvanian company's Pittsburgh shops. Charles P. Cherry moves from Shop Clerk Meegan's to fill the vacancy, praised as competent and deserving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’connell
Cherry
Frank Howey
Meegan
Tom Golden
Frank H. Sweringen
Daseler
Fitzpatrick
C. W. Howey
Graham
Higgins
Pennsylvanian Company
Mr. Howey
Charles P. Cherry
Driving Club Formed in Fort Wayne with 25 Members
The Fort Wayne Driving club completes its organization listing 25 members including W. B. Bush W. H. Watt A. D. Cressler Stephen D. Bond Geo W Ewing and others Each name represents 100 dollars totaling 2500 to start Voluntary subscriptions will be raised by citizens whose businesses will benefit from the coming races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Driving Club
W. B. Bush
W. H. Watt
A. D. Cressler
Stephen D. Bond
Geo. W. Ewing
Pearse and Long
Joe W. Bell
Rockhill Bros
Fleming
W. M. McKinnie & Bro
E. M. Powers
G. A
G. A. Rabus, L. A. and C.F. Centlivre, Wm. Paul, Jr., E. Shuman
D. N. Foster Furniture Company
Herman Berghoff Brewing Company
Ford F
Post Office Salaries May Rise or Fall Under Act
The 1889 Classification Act, passed March 2, sets new clerical grades and pay, with a $300,000 appropriation but no set effective date yet. In Fort Wayne, Deputy Postmaster Howey could gain $200, and clerks must start at a $600 minimum while salaries hinge on job type and work level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Fort Wayne
Howey
Death of Mire. Pioneer Lady Seraphine Laurent
Mrs Seraphine Laurent died at 3 10 P M Friday at Barr street residence native of Belgium born 1828 in Bonges She survived by Alphonse F Robbe Fillmore Robbe and Mrs Matilda Bargus Her spouses were Felix Robbe and John Laurent with business ties at 29 and 31 Barr street later Bordeaux France Funeral held Monday at 9 A M from her home with services at the Cathedral 9 30 A M Pallbearers Daniel Shordan Joseph Langard Frank Eme John Powers F Sallier J H Brannan The obituary notes her charitable life and Fort Wayne roots with brief foreign ties and family locations in Fort Wayne Bordeaux and westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seraphine Laurent
Barr Street
Fort Wayne
Bargus
Alphonse F. Robbe
Fillmore Robbe
Daniel Shordan
Joseph Langard
Frank Eme
John Powers
F. Sallier
J. H. Brannan
Land Office Shakeup Stirs Scrutiny of Homestead Frauds
Varied notices blend a land office report about possible reforms after findings by special agents into western affairs and a mix of anecdotal social chatter about child illness, old fashioned doctors, and testimonials. Included are directory stats for Boston 1889 and advertisements for Chamberlain's remedy.
Post Office Changes At Fort Wayne District
Charles W Howey appointed deputy postmaster replacing Otto Herbst who resigns to become bank book-keeper. George D Adams named money order clerk successor to Fred Roney who leaves for a lithograph company. George D Rush named mail carrier. James Sheridan and H Horstman assigned routes. Postmaster Higgins notes an efficient force as Republican control looms. In a separate case Sherman Malcolm v Pennsylvania Company ends with a surprise verdict for the defendant after a 26 hour jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Herbst
Hamilton National Bank
Herbst
Higgins
Charles W. Howey
Fort Wayne Road
Fred Roney
G. H. Dunston Lithograph Company
Buffalo
Roney
George D. Adams
Pennsylvania Company
East Yards
George D. Rush
Charles W. Schirmeyer
James Sheridan
John Schulz
H. Horstman
F. P. Mensch
Companies file annual statements with recorder
The Leo Gravel Road and Little River Turnpike companies filed year ending July 1 statements with County Recorder Thompson. Leo Gravel Road shows capital stock 13000, paid in 11234, gross receipts 2868.24, expenses 473.95, toll gatherer 312, dividends 2092.63. officers Fred Blake president W Leonard secretary John Pfeifer treasurer. Little River Turnpike shows cash 441.59 toll house gate five miles road with grading assets 1600 under John Ferguson trustee. paid up stock 13007, debt on real estate 7007, liquidated accounts 16, gross tolls 2324. repairs 913.84 officers 150 toll gate 431.62 taxes current expenses 312.36. directors John Ferguson Frederick Dalman Joseph Mason Henry Hartman. New Haven and Fort Wayne Turnpike total receipts 2219.19 expenditures 2127.19 capital stock 20000. officers E W Green H P Vordermark F C Cook. Green and Vordermark elected directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Gravel Road Company
Little River Turnpike Company
Thompson
Fred Blake
W. Leonard
John ©. Pfeifer
John Ferguson
Frederick Dalman
Joseph Mason
Henry Hartman
Tenfrance Tom Mills Keeps Faith On Twelfth Pledge Anniversary
Tenfrance Tom Mills, known for temperance, celebrated the twelfth anniversary of signing the pledge and wearing the blue ribbon. A Wabash shop worker with a Fox street home, he recalls a last year England trip to visit his mother and the joy it brings his reform. His daughter Miss Mary’s illness paused plans. J B Munger of Monroeville visited H F Williamson in South Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mills
Fox Street
South Wayne
England
Mary
Mile
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Rocky Mountains
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Indianapolis
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Hendered
Helpleva
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the Land Office
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Fort Abercrombie
George H. Loesch
Fred Hoham
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Sherman Malcolm Ve
Pemnnsylvania Company
Sherman
Malcolm
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Moritz
Zollars
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Ninde
Randall & Vesey
Aunael
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Bis
J. B. Munger
Monroeville
H. F. Williamson
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