Homefront turmoil at Homestead amid strike clashes
Soldiers and workers contend as 150 non-unionists toil inside the armor plate mill. Arrests loom over Frick and Lovejoy while McLuckie bail is set at 10000. Gov Pattison inspects regiments as tensions linger and a provisional force is debated.
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Homestead
Butler
Hoadley
Frick, Potter
Carnegies
Mt. Gretna
HowMeste Ead
Snowden
Pattison
Col. Hawkins
Col. Smith
Wylie
Dinkey
Frick, Lovejoy
Burgess McLuckie
Pittsburg
In Love With Ber Boy Shocks a City Court
A frail mother testified in Justice Habibh's court about her 18 year old son and a Greenwood married woman who moved to Washinston Street with them. The trio lived together until the other woman seduced the son, prompting a late night departure. The mother seeks arrest of the missing pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber Hon
Habibh
Washinston St
Greenwood
Robbins Acquitted in Federal Counterfeiting Trial
Elisha Robbins of Deputy, Indiana, was found not guilty in federal court on counterfeiting charges and discharged Wednesday afternoon. The follow up trial of William Whitsett was dismissed after Prosecuting Attorney Chambers noted the evidence would be identical and unnecessary to proceed. Witness John McCurry, a farmer, testified he bought counterfeit goods from Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tkeluckie
PrrisBune
P. N
John McLuckie
Burgess
Homestead
Brennan
Cox
Burleigh
Amalgamated
Robbins
Elisha Robbins
Ind
William Whitsitt
Chambers
John McCurry
City Works Board Studies Street Sign Needs and Bridge Contracts
The Board of Public Works on Wednesday asked the city engineer to determine the number of signs needed for labeling city streets. Bridges over Pleasant Run at St. Clair North Walnut and Vermont Streets were awarded to Sanders J. Donnelly. A letter asked President Frenzel about maintaining car tracks on Maryland between Illinois and Kentucky. The board hopes to know as the street soon to be improved.
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RE. P
Mandeville elected in south division of Tipperary
Late items report T Mandeville, an anti Parnellite, winning the south division of Tipperary. Justin McCarthy is set to be renominated as chairman of the anti Parnellites, continuing leadership in the faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Mandeville
Tipperary
Justin McCarthy
New bookcases at Wm. L. Elder's for the complexion
A brief ad note lists new bookcases at William L. Elders Store promising beauty and health benefits. It mentions Ayer s Sarsaparilla as a tonic to brighten wan cheeks and improve complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Elder's
Ayer
Red Hot Convention in Sixteenth Iowa district
Dutora July 20 The republican congressional convention of the sixteenth district opened after a stormy session with J B Searle of St Cloud pitted against H Kendall of Duluth. Searle supporters held a strong majority and temp chairman Wm E Lee of Todd county aligned with Searle. Kendall faction threatened to bolt if their demands were unmet as the convention grew loud and unruly and Searle appeared headed for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dutora
Sixteenth District
J. B. Searle
St. Cloud
H. ©. Kendall
Duluth
Searle
Wm. E. Lee
Todd County
Lightning Rouses Fire Kills Two Scholars at Colored School
A brick head village school near Avensta Georgia was struck by lightning on Tuesday afternoon. The fire trapped 50 scholars and two teachers inside. neighbors rescued them. Teacher Miss Butler died from injuries and two students were killed. Two others are not expected to live.
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Avensta
Brick Head Village
Miss Butler
Nine Men Killed In Irish Slate Quarry Collapse
At Benduff slate quarry in Cork, Ireland, a mass of earth and slate caved in on Wednesday, killing nine men and badly injuring another. The accident highlights dangerous quarry conditions and a tragic loss of life in the region.
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Dushwn
Benduff
County of
Cork
Local notes reflect city happenings and incidents
The city records report a 92 degree afternoon, new incorporations for Clay County Bank and Tappan shoe company with 25000 capital, religious services at the YMCA, and guests and officials visiting or departing. A death from a Morris St. runaway injury, arm breaks, bail and warrants, theft attempts, and multiple civic notices fill the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County Bank
R. E. Whitlock
Tappan Shoe Manufacturing Company
Muncie
Charles N. Rooker
Pocatello
I. T
Wim. Rooker
Monon
Frankfort
Ind
State Veteriggiry Association
State House
John Ellis
Morrisst
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Grover & Seguin
Christchurch
Mr. Seguin
F.E. Patton
Shelbyville
Patton
City
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fairview Park
Frenzel
Eid
Dobbins
Indianapolis
Maryland St
Meridian St
Powers & Murphy
New Central Christian Church
Delaware and
Walnursts
Fort Wayne-ave
D.R. Lucas
Zereida Wallace
Lucas
Birtus
M.F
Addie Bell
Frank
Susan Weisenberger
Walter
Matilda Davis
Arthur
Tillie Arnold
Maud Helier
Bates Alley
Byron E.cleary
Prospect St
Fredie Owens
Peru St
Leonard M. Quill
Nora C. Golden
Democrats Hope Indiana Sides With Cleveland Coalition
In Washington July 20 the rules committee report was adopted to allow each committee one hour daily to bring up bills. Postmaster Dalton reports Indiana Democrats united behind Cleveland and notes many Republicans align with him. Veterans express support, suggesting Democrats may win Indiana. The House OKs inquiry into the Reading coal deal while the Washington Senate considers land alienation in the Puyallup Reservation and the anti option bill faces strong opposition as malicious and unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Burrows
Rules Committee
Judiciary
Postmaster Dalton
Indiana
Dalton
Cleveland
Reading Coal Combine
Senate
Puyallup
Allen
West
Hoe
Congress
Harrity Likely Named Democratic National Chair
New York July 20 report says Harrity will be chosen for the Democratic National Committee chairmanship with little opposition. Secretary Sherin calls Harrity’s election a sure thing as plans unfold for a Madison Square Garden notification ceremony and brief speeches by ex Governor White and Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorks
Democratic National Committee
Harrity
Sherin
Wilson
Madison Square Garden
Manhattan Club
White
California
Stevenson
Cleveland
Filthave
National Committee
CLEVE AND STEVE Arrive in New York for Nomination
Grover Cleveland and Adlai Stevenson reached New York on the Pilgrim from Buzzards Bay to be formally notified as Democratic nominees for president and vice president. They were greeted by W. G. Ewing and R. T. O’Brien and escorted to a reception at the Fall River line pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yorks
Grover Cleveland
Adlai Stevenson
Democracy
Buzzard’s Bay
Fall River
W. G. Ewing
Chicago
Stevenson
Cleveland
R. T.o’brien
Fall River Line Pier
Democratic Campaign Reception Committee
Lightning Kills Five In Azhumonod Home
In Azhumonod Virginia a severe storm struck a house killing Dan Emmett his wife and three children. The tragedy occurred Tuesday night during a powerful lightning bolt that caused the fatal damage to the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azhumonod
Dan Emmett
Republican Editorial Association Meets in Springfield
The Republican Editorial Association held a 10 o clock Wednesday session in Springfield. Maj. R M Woods resigned as secretary. Smith D Atkins of Freeport was elected president and C B Snively of Canton secretary. White Slaw Reid sent a telegram of regret. The meeting discussed the costly ambitions of the Amir of Afghanistan as Hazara tribesmen resist expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
L1s
Republican Editorial Association
R.M. Woods
Smith D. Atkins
Free ‘Port
C. B. iSnively
Canton
Whiteslaw Reid
White Laborers Discharged as Negroes Hired at Premier Steel
Seventy two white shovelers were discharged at noon Tuesday and eight colored workers hired at Premier steel works amid a strike dispute. White workers claim the move aims to replace them with cheaper Black labor, with wages cited as $1.50 for whites and $1 for Negroes. Manager Coen refused to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coen
F. Stevens
Wiebe
Iron and Steel Workers
Homestead
Backus feud tied to police bleed and Conklin case
Internal Democratic pressure and a police bleed fund sparked by county treasurer Backus led to threats against Officer Conklin. The Board of Public Safety and Col Maynard defended the People’s Party while unrest grows nationwide among laborers.
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Board of Public Safety
Conklin
Vic” Backus
Hendricks Club
Backus
Sun
Sony
Court House
Sterling Holt
Tur Sun
Cholera Reports Rise on Turkish Frontier and Paris Areas
Droad Cholera reports twenty one cases with five deaths at Vrans near the Turkish frontier. In Paris health authorities say the epidemic is confined to suburbs with several rush cases. Fifteen cases at St Dennis and sixteen at Auber Villiers. One more death in Gunnerva as Miss Ketter dies after leg amputation from a landslide in St Gervais les Baigne.
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Belgrade
Vrans
Paris
St. Dennis
Auber‘villiers
Gunnerva
Miss Ketter
St. Gervais-les-Baing
Weather Forecast for Indiana July 21 1892
Forecast notes warmer and fair conditions in Indiana for the 36 hours ending 8 p.m. on July 21 1892. Expect Wednesday to be warmer and fair, night to be fair, and Thursday to remain fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Opening Day at Indianapolis Driving Club Draws Big Crowds
A crowded opening day event drew thousands to the Indianapolis driving club amid muddy grounds and mixed reviews. Races began after 8 pm with Nellie Lloyd and Walnut Boy delivering tight finishes in heats. Transportation flaws and slow race calling marred the day, though enjoyments and bets flourished in the pavilion as spectators watched multiple harness races and keen action unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis “Driving Club
Frank Walker
Walnut Boy
Dame Chance
Nellie Lloyd
New York Central
Terrific storm hits England and Ireland channel
Severe storms Tuesday night caused multiple maritime disasters. Two life-boat crewmen drowned off Mersey while attempting rescue near a distressed schooner. A Whitby fishing smack capsized with three drowned. The Maxwell, Liverpool bound for San Francisco, wrecked off Mersey but 29 crew saved. Widespread property damage and anxious delays at Liverpool as excursion boats failed to return.
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England
Irish Channel
Mersey
Whitby
Maxwell
Liverpool
San Francisco
Isle of Man
Deadlock at Missouri Democratic Convention for Governor
Jefferson City Mo July 20 after six hours of balloting eighteen ballots a deadlock formed in the state democratic convention for the gubernatorial nomination Stone 211 Dalton 203 first ballot Dalton led Stone by twenty five Gibson Clawcomb and Yeoman gain readers on the thirteenth convention adjourned at 3 am Madison 8 D July 20 republican delegates flood in Jolly favoured for governor Hemmeter Kansas July 30 disaffected democrats fail to unite a straight ticket a revolt ends
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Jefferson City
Stone
Dalton
Gibson
Clawcomb
Yeoman Pine
Madison
Congressman Jolly
Hemmeter
Kas
Fusion
Drunken farm animals after whisky soaked corn
A farmer near Washington Indiana spilled whisky on corn in a crib. A cow and chickens ate it and showed drunken behavior with the cow staggering and the chickens performing acrobatics. Also noted is the death of Jos C Ridge ex-county recorder of Pike County in Petersburg from morphine overdose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Here
Washineton
Jos. C. Ridge
Pike
County
Petersburg
Odd Events and Dental License War in New York
A Grove City girl fainted after entering a butcher shop refrigerator to cool off, requiring surgery to save her life. New York dentists battle unlicensed practitioners, catching some in staged cases with a woman named Caroline Hollman used to trap violators. The paper announces a 6 o'clock extra edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wittermann
Grove City
New York
Caroline Hollman
Brute Taskell Sentenced to Twenty One Years for Assault
In Indiana’s criminal court Judge Cox sentenced Harrison Taskell to 21 years in the state prison for a brutal crime against Susie Warmack. He previously faced a similar offense and was pardoned after three years. Demster Walters received five years for an attempted assault on Nancy Hicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie ‘Warmack
Harrison Taskell
Katie Huendling
Taskell
Gov. Hove
Demster Walters
Nancy Hicks
Cox
Disappearance Tied to Case of Insanity
Dr. Rudy reports Eliza Dunbar of 417 West North Street in dangerous condition after her husband left the city following a drunkenness fine. Neighbors say she has violent episodes requiring binding, screams and moaning, and she attempts to gulp flies like a frog. Dr. Rudy suspects brain abscess and a hospital examination by Dr. Fletcher is planned Wednesday.
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Rudy
Eliza Dunbar
W. North St
Dunbar
Fletcher
Three Girls Recalled From Escape Near Shelbyville
Julia Woodruff Laura Truesdale and Rosina Barker escaped from the reformatory during a Sunday night fire and were captured near Shelbyville Indiana Tuesday evening by John Matlock of Southport. They were returned to the institution in the night and said they fled in the fire’s confusion but chose to return to their parents near Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Woodruff
Laura Truesdale
Rosina Barker
Shelbyville
John Matlock
Southport
Ind
Double Death by Own Action in Harlem Home
William Varley and his nine year old daughter Annie were found dead in a Harlem bathroom on Wednesday. The gas was turned on and investigators deem it a double death by own action with cause unknown. The 45 year old father and his child died together in what police describe as a self inflected tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wm. Varley
Annie
Harlem
Carnegie funded labor candidate election in Southwestham
London July 20 reports that Andrew Carnegie contributed 1000 pounds to the campaign expenses of J Kier Hardie. Hardie, aligned with the labor party, was elected in Southwestham, highlighting Carnegie's financial backing of labor political efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
J. Kier Hardie
Southwestham
Presidential bid to appoint comptroller of currency nominee
Washington reports the president will soon nominate a new comptroller of currency to replace Edward S. Lacey. Hepburn is favored by Wall Street and New York figures but a western choice, such as McChesney or Nixon, may be preferred for political reasons. Deputy comptroller E Bufkin is mentioned in circulation.
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Washington
Senate
Edward 8. Lacey
Hepburn
New York
Hiscock
Platt
Foster
McChesney
South Dakota
Nixon
Indiana
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Fotter
McLuckie
Potter
Hugh O’donnell
Scowdon
Donnell
Pittsburgh
Prirasure
P.N
Hugh O'Donnell
Pembikrey
THE
Americam Association
Base Bad League
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Rochester
N. Y
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Albany
Troy
Providence
Golt
Kansas City
Toledo
Columbus
Sharsig
Binghampton
American Association
Ber Boy
Bizzy
Berin
Prince Bismarck
Jena
Kate Gaffney
31St Nachelly
Cleve
Steve
Frain
Lovuisville
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mion
Metcalfe
Smith
Held
Hig
Simia
Ameer
Afghanistan
Amber
Bat Uonkein
Col. Maynard
People’s Party
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J. B. Maynard
HS Bport
Indianapolia
Chas. Kennedy
John Dingley
D. A. McGowan
Laura
Fred Douglas
Laura Bell
Greige
Fred Doug
Touch-me
Charley C
Blazeberry
Trim
Virginia Hivang
Charley.c
Engiland
Barrison Tasker
Demater Walters
Gay
Harrison
E. Bufkin
M. D
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