Fourth Edition Knights Grind Laws Amid Tense Derby of Tactics
In Indianapolis the Knights of Labor struggle to finish their session with slow progress and heated debate. Barry plans to push Powderly plan reforms while set to speak publicly Friday and Sunday. A proposal to pay public debt with greenbacks faces consideration as the assembly debates central councils and appointment methods. Meanwhile a society gala in Trenton is shaken by the mysterious disappearance of Lillie Praul, later claiming she is married, with connections to Philadelphia and New York.
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Knights of Labor
Hayes
Theeneral
Philadelphia
Barry
Saginaw
General Assembly
Workman
Powderly
Lewis
National Assembly
J. W. Randolph
Mississippi
T. B Barry
K. of L
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Sun
Assembly
Trenton
N. J
Burlington
Lillie Praul
Miss Praul
J. Ritner Praul
Edgewater Park
Newark
New York
Helmuth
Europe
A Beautiful Scheme That the Republicans Will Work in West Virginia
West Virginia news reports a heated race for governor with Democrats and Republicans both claiming victory. Republicans aim to overturn close districts in the Senate and uphold Goff while awaiting the Supreme Court decision. Dispatches from across the country offer money and encouragement to Republicans as the election dispute unfolds.
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West Virginia
Warstina
W. Va
Fleming
Goff
Senate
U. S. Supreme Court
New York
Washington
Manton Marale
New York World
Cleveland
Ripper scares London as woman attacked in Whitechapel
Reports from London claim the Whitechapel fiend slain by the press, but the later New York dispatch shows a wounded woman describing a knife attack at a lodging. She will identify her assailant, and police pursue, with crowds alarmed and arrests anticipated.
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Lexpox
Waite Chapel
Jack the Ripper
New York
London
The
United Press
White Chapel
London City
Trial of Mrs Doran Opens In Columbus Indiana
In Columbus Indiana on November 21 the circuit court began the trial of Mrs Mary Doran the Indianapolis widow who killed her husband with carbolic acid in a Farley house room last June. Prosecutors and police testify that she is insane and planned the poisoning. Witnesses include hotel proprietors Farley, officers from Indianapolis and chemist Prof Brayton who confirms death from carbolic acid. The court adjourns to Wednesday after two subpoenas are ignored.
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Columbus
Ind
Circuit Court
Mary Doran
Indianapolis
Farley House
Swengle
Benjamin I. Thornton
Sohn Hostetter
James F. Quigley
John Lowe
A. W. Brayton
Juda Birch
E. J. Brennan
Doran
Margaret Keith
Mary Holt
City council passes electric light and paving ordinances
A Monday night council meeting saw rapid action on key measures including an incandescent electric light ordinance using underground Conduit lines within the central area and overhead lines outside it. The repeal of the McNeal ordinance and three paving acts for Tennessee Mississippi Pennsylvania and Delaware streets with vulcanite asphalt were approved or pursued, amid apparent voter awareness gaps among several councilmen.
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McNeal
Pennsylvania
First
Severth
Washington-st
Severth-st
Delaware-st
Washington
St. Clair-sts
Baseball Plan Aims to Strengthen Home Team Control
Discussion on National League structure suggests granting home clubs more say over star players previously under league control. New York factions expect Indianapolis and Washington to stay. Detroit’s spot may go to Cleveland or Cincinnati. Rules committee rejected return to high low ball and moving pitcher back. A new rule awards a base hit when the ball contacts the umpire behind the pitcher. four balls to a base, strike rule unchanged. President Brush attends, pushing for weaker teams to gain profitability with local support from several presidents.
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New York
Indianapolis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Joint Committee On Rules
Brush
Baby on file to prove resemblance in divorce case
In Louisville on November 21 the Bass vs Bass divorce trial features a four month old baby offered as exhibit to show likeness to David Bass. Judge Sterl ing B. Toney cautioned the evidence is uncertain yet a glimpse of proof, and the baby will be produced next Monday. Separately, an injunction suit over land along Lake Erie tracks, Lake Erie vs Monon, was argued before Judge Walker with lawyers from Miller Elam Freidley Morrison and Pickens. Judge Walker took the matter under advisement.
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Louisville
David Bass
Alice Wells Bass
Bass
Sterling B. Toney
L. E. & W. Railroad Company
Lake Erie
Walker
Lake Eire
Howlands Station
Belt Road
Monon Road
Bruce
Miller & Elam
Hackedom
Lake Kris
Freidley
Chicago
Frank W. Morrison
Pickens
Monon
Mra. Winrner
Erial
Wright
Lewis H. Mont
Gussie Warner
Orton
Mont
Warner
Criminal Court
Real Estate Transfers Report in Our District
Real estate transfers list J. H. Clark to W. J. Winger for lots in J. H. Clark's addition Havehville with 400 dollars. Tompkins to G. F. Lay for lots 17 and 29 in Reading et al’s addition with a 1050 dollar consideration.
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J. H. Clark
W. J. Winger
Havehville
D. Aoe. Tompkins
G. F.lay
Reading Et.al
Indianapolis switchmen threaten strike over wage and hours
In Indianapolis a union of switchmen pressed for Chicago wage levels from $2.35 to $2.50 per hour, one man per crew, ten hours a day and 46 days a month. Managers delayed decisions, while Chief Sweeney urged peaceful, negotiated action amid denials of agitator claims.
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Indianapolis
Representaive
Tae Lux
Frank Sweeney
Switchmen’s Union
Switchmen
Sweeney
M. A. Farrell
F. W. McClelland
J. €. Dessano
J. 8. Stovall
Lodge No. 21
Switchmen's Union
East
West Roads
General Ineeting
St. Louis
Chicago
Iiter
Nori
Dike a Little Man Edward Harrington Paid His Fine
In Loxnon on November 21 Harrington proprietor of the Kerry County Sentinel faced the Parnell inquiry crowd over a contempt charge but the proceedings were tame. Harrington took responsibility for all utterances of his paper and paid the £100 fine with a smile.
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Edward Harrington
Loxnon
Parnell
Kerry County Sentinel
Harrington
Judge Levy Stricken After Four Aces Shock
Augusta Ga November 21 Special Judge Samuel Levy lay dying from paralysis in Augusta after a poker game Tuesday evening when his opponent revealed four aces. He collapsed unconscious from the sudden shock and has since deteriorated.
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Augusta
Samuel Levy
Coffman Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Failure to Support
Martha J. Coffman files for divorce from John H. Coffman alleging cruelty and failure to provide. Judge Walker grants divorce between Jennie and W A Pellet on cruelty grounds. Plaintiff now an actress. Fire damages Tim Hurley’s saloon at the corner of Georgia and Illinois streets Wednesday morning. John Q O’Dain, arrested after a drunken episode, fined $3 plus costs with $522 in pocket.
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Martha J. Coffman
John H. Coffman
Walker
Jennie
W. A. Pellet
Tim Hurley
Georgia
Illinois-st
John Q O’ Dain
Bustle and Hustle Ming Out the 1a King in the New Administration
The coming administration brings bustle in Washington as landlords seek tenants for new offices and residences. Blaine is not occupying his house, Morton’s forthcoming establishment will rival the White House, and many congressmen plan to bring families to the capital. Society expects Harrisons and Mortons to entertain frequently, with more sociability and less formality.
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Ming
Blaine
Morton
White House
Harrisons
Mortons
WANT TO SEE HARRISON
New York reports Vice President Morton and his wife will visit General Harrison in Indianapolis within two weeks in a family air. The piece notes possible calls from New York's big four to meet Harrison and discuss several matters of interest.
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New York
Morton
Gen
Harrison
Indianapolis
Air
White Caps Charged in Brutal May Day Attack Claim
William Norman files for 10 000 damages against seven prominent Monroe county citizens. He alleges White Caps abducted him from his home on May 1 1888 and beat him severely before witnesses including his family. Defendants named Marquis Reed Isaac Branam Marshal Norman John Norman Li Lowdere James BR Ragedale Isaac Shies Jr and William Stackbattier. Trial scheduled for December 3.
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Bioomixeros
Ind
Spi. Cor
Wm. Norman
Monroe County
Norma
Monrose County
Marquis D. Reed
Isaac D. Branam
Marshal Norman
John Norman
Li Lowdere
James BR. Ragedale
Isaac Shies, Jr
William Stackbattier
Rich and Rage In Frey Hibbard Suit Witness Told
Testimony in the Frey Hibbard breach of promise case Friday featured the plaintiff's daughter as principal witness. She described how her mother arranged a meeting with the older man and how she witnessed flirting on the parlor sofa. The girl said she knew about love making, and the court accepted the explanation that the visiting couple registered as man and wife.
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Frey-Hibbard
McNeal Ordinance Repealed In Closer-Than-Expected Vote
Tuesday spread word that at Monday's council meeting the McNeal ordinance was repealed by a unanimous vote. The repealing measure used the ordinance by its file number and general title. Councilman Darnell fast tracked the action citing the McNeal syndicate's missing bond and attempt to sell its franchise. half the council reportedly did not know the purpose of their vote.
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McNeal
Snatch Thieves Punished In Police Court
Juvenile defendants Charles McCrann and Frank Mays faced charges for pocket snatching. McCrann, who snatched Mary Gilson’s pocketbook, was discharged after his father argued mental impairment from a past head injury. Mays, a color ed boy, was fined ten dollars and costs to be served in the workhouse. Nearby, James Barry and S. J. Welsh faced grand larceny and associating with thieves. Barry admitted guilt and was sent to the grand jury, while Welsh was discharged after claiming innocence and lack of knowledge of Barry’s theft. The report also notes ongoing Behring Sea seizure diplomacy and a brawl between locals over a peacemaker incident.
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Charles McCrann
Frank Mays
McCrann
Misa Mary Gilson
Maye
McCraan
James Barry
S. J. Welsh
Cone
Rafferty
McMullen
Claim
Welsh
Barry
Ben
Harrison
Ottawa
Cleveland
United States
Behring Sea
Pacific Coast
Alaska Trading Company
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