Skeffington Case Dominates Knights of Labor Meeting
The Knights of Labor executive board suspended master workman Skeffington for one year amid a heated debate over his alleged interference with local shoemakers during a strike in Cincinnati. A reprimand was later substituted, and talks included a proposed court to expedite appeals. The assembly adjourned after scheduling further committee actions.
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General Assembly
The
Knights of Labor
Skeffington
D. A. 45
Cincinnati
National
Shoemakers and Leather Assembly No
H. W. Skeffington
D. A
Jozala
Vrarkman Kavenaugh
Skefliington
Barry
Workman
Kavanaugh
Sun
General Assemblies
Committee On
Halford's Plumb Named Harrison Private Secretary
The Harrison household prepares for a shopping trip when a SUN reporter asks Russell Harrison about J. W. Halford being named his father’s secretary. Halford will start March 4, salary $3,250, with a large staff. newspapers praise his journalism background and suitability.
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Harrison
SUN
Russell Harrison
J. W. Halford
Halford
Col. Alexander
Gen. Harrison
Chicago
Washington
HE. W. Halford
Niagara surgeon tragedy shapes public scandal tale
A Toronto area report recounts Frederick Barber and Mary Patti Bredin, tied to a bigamy case and a fatal act of self harm after marriage when past lives emerge. Details allege a life of shame for Patti Bredin, with Barber fleeing Windsor Street after learning the truth and dying that same night. Remaining notes cover legal troubles of Harry Adkinson and a habeas corpus release amid a local peace-justice context.
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Bride
Torolto
Niagara
Frederick Barber
Sheffield
Thomas Ellin & Co
Mary Pattison Hill
Thomas McGaw
Whitby
Cdt
Thomas ‘W. Bretin
Ontario Bank
Hogland
Barber
Toronto
Windsor Street
Switchmen threaten broad strike as managers snub talks
In Indianapolis, switchmen allege poor treatment by railroad superintendents. A scheduled conference did not occur and General manager Beach left after a brief meeting with Chief Sweeney. Sweeney says talks stalled, demands unchanged, and a strike could erupt within 24 hours amid mounting union pressure.
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Indianapolis
Beach
Chef Sweeney
Sweeney
Whitcomb
Sean
Tapis
Movridge
Onion
SGN
Time Sun
Peoria
Michigan City
Chicago
Janes McCrea
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Miller
Gas Shortage Hits Broad Ripple as Factories Quieted
Gas pressure from Broad Ripple mains has weakened, forcing cuts to factory supply while residences receive fuel. The cause remains uncertain though officials suspect overextended mains from rapid expansion. Factory connections are being made to ease the drain, with relief expected in a few days.
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Indianapolis
Taxes and Policy Talk With William H English
William H English met with the city council committee on legislation to discuss the financial status and possible revenue boosts. He argued against raising property taxes amid declining real estate values and proposed a vehicle tax and broader business taxation, while urging street improvement economies and cautioning that a tax limit increase likely cannot pass.
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William H. English
Council
Denny
Jacl
Cty
County Board of Equalization
English
Board of Equalization
Enptish
Taylor
Louisville
Philadelphia
Goodnicht
William
They Went Free After Opium Joint Tragedy
In Carcaco Illinois on November 22 a young French Canadian domestic Louise Coviller was found dead at the doorway of an opium joint run by Ah Lee and Ah Wah. The two Chinese men were arrested but discharged with only a fine after examination showed no evidence of their involvement.
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Carcaco
Ill
Louise Coviller
Ah Lee
Ah Wah
Guilty of Arson in Indianapolis Trial
Guilty verdict returned in criminal court on Thursday for Asbury O Neal laborer of Indianapolis excersior works charged with arson at the Nov 3 factory fire. Proved he possessed a clock wire and lamp from the closed plant and threatened the proprietor after discharge. Wife testified he returned home with the stolen items as the fire started. Judge Irwin found him guilty but withheld sentence.
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Asbury
O’neal
Irwin
Assailant Ferriter Charged With Intent to Kill Tried
James Ferriter recently arrested faced trial before Mayor Denny on charges of assaulting Will G David with a handkerchief tied shoulder causing injuries. Evidence showed the assault left the victim confined. Ferriter's case awaited grand jury action after a morning session.
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David's
James Ferriter
Will.g
Mrs Doran Testifies In Indiana Murder Trial
In Columbus Indiana on November 22 witnesses questioned Mrs Mary Doran in the murder case of her husband. Neighbors and an Indianapolis merchant testified to her presumed unsound mind. She calmly recounted the crime and claimed she had taken poison after the act. Verdict expected around 4 pm Thursday with emotional insanity cited as a defense.
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Abraham Prairie
Indianapolis
Theson
Columaus
Ind
Fspl.j
Doran
John Bright Dying in Lonxpon at Seventy Seven
Lonxpon November 22 An alarmed report states John Bright's condition is critical he is very weak and near death. Bright, renowned for fighting the corn law repeal, opposed war and supported peace efforts with Nicholas in 1854. He was a temperance advocate, aligned with the north in the Civil War and admired by friends and foes alike. He is 77.
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Lonxpon
John Bright
England
Richard Cobden
Jank Bright
John
Nicholas
India
Trish
Mr. Gladstone
Johnny Bull
Habeas Corpus Hearing Over Bruce Case Set Saturday
Habeas corpus proceedings for the release of Miss Sarah Bruce from the insane hospital will be heard by Judge Taylor Saturday morning. Bruce was declared insane by a commission before she could defend herself and the commission’s decision was not overturned after her defense. It was recommended she not be sent to the asylum, and she was committed to have fees in the case paid, totaling nearly $200.
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Harry Adkinson
Judkins
Adkinson
Raplevin
Taylor
Precins
Peace mission sails to New York amid England and empire news
Wire flash reports gentprients advancing peace efforts in Bath Sackville West and family plan to travel to New York Friday and sail Saturday. Capt Burritt editor Sunday Herald Washington dies. Emperor William delivers reform and peace speech to Berlin parliament on Thursday.
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Bath
Sackville West
New York
Burritt
Sunday Herald
Boore's Bible Gallery at Flower mission fair
Flower mission Home of Mother Goose features many attractions in Tomlinson hall. Wednesday night offers original program. Thursday evening presents Dore Bible Gallery pictures with sacred songs performed by Mrs Anna Walker, Mrs Morrison, Miss Anna Baggs, Mrs Henry Schurmann, Miss Adele Wallick, Messrs Loomis and Willard. A good place to buy Christmas foods and support a worthy society.
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Boore’s Bible Gallery
Flower Mission
Mother Goose
Tomlinson Hall
Dore Bible Gallery
Anna Walker
Morrison
Anna Baggs
Henry Schurmann
Adele Wallick
Messrs
Damaging Testimony in Pension Case Against Faylor
The United States pursued charges under pension laws in a Hamilton county case against Debn T Faylor. Evidence presented Wednesday was damaging to the defendant and the judge's charge to the jury followed around 3:30 p.m.
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United States
Debn T. Faylor
Hamilton County
City Court Divorces and Local Legal Notices
Nancy J Hannon seeks divorce from Joubn H on cruelty and neglect while Mrs Nettling wins $75 note suit against Zoller Judge Taylor rules Wednesday Labor signals contempt case postponed to Monday 2 pm before Special Judge Ritter L M Barry to lecture on Why women should organize Theo Smith waives examination in police court sent to grand jury Adin Baker Co seeks injunction against Treasurer Loftin over stock yards sale Tax assessment deemed excessive Coroner Wagner balks at presenting 22 months of bills Electric light location hearing set for Saturday protests from anti light factions Vice president Hendricks anniversary noted with cemetery visit Mack Dreifus loses trunk en route to Indianapolis suit against Panhandle and Union for $500 Grand Lodge I O O F reports large attendance Sullivan sued for $1500 fees Police Benefit Ball for Officer Clark planned by metropolitan force
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Nancy J. Hannon
Joubn H
Adin Baker & Co
Loftin
Board of County Commissioners
Wagner
Council Chamber
Hendricks
Crown Hill Cemetery
Mack Dreifus
Liveright, Greenwald & Co
Louisville
Indianapolis
Panhandle and Union
Grand Lodge I
John E. Sullivan
Cyrus Tr
John G. McNutt
Terre Haute
Sullivan
Charles Clark
Metropolitan Force
Clark
Banefit
Famous Case Likely Ends After Judge Taylor Ruling
Judge Taylor on Thursday morning filed a written opinion in Robertson versus A Green Smith et al demurrer. The case centers on Robertson, once a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, denied access to the Senate. Previous rulings vacated circuits to place limits on Smith’s authority, with appeals to the Supreme Court overturning prior jurisdiction. The suit for damages proceeds on Smith’s appeal bond, though no trial date is set.
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Taylor
Cov
Robertson
A. Green Smith
Tivo
Smith
Senate
Ayres
Shooting trial and rail incident reported in state news
David Hamison faced trial for shooting Leander Ruggles in Connersville while 17 year old William Geeseman suffered severe injuries in a Portland flouring mill shaft accident. A Panhandle freight collided with a Whitewater passenger train near Hagerstown, injuring the engineer and fireman as two coaches and the baggage car were wrecked. James Brookbanks was held for safe keeping in Shelbyville with $15 cash and a bank book showing $1,554. he claimed the government owes him $40,000 and warned that Harrison cannot win the White House if unpaid.
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David Hamison
Leander Ruggles
Connersville
Geeseman
Portland
Hagerstown
James Brookbanks
Shelbyville
Harrison
White House
Local women declared insane by commission
Miss Margeret Laporte aged 20 of 4 Walcott street was Wednesday declared insane by a commission of Justices Feibleman Smock and Drs Moore Brayton A young man Miss Laporte was engaged to was killed by a car and she appeared to lose her mind Lucinda Baxter 47 was also declared insane by the same Justices Oliver and Kimbertson
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Margeret Laporte
Walcott St
Feibleman
Jury finds Mont guilty in fornication case
The jury returned a guilty verdict against Lewis H. Mont after hours of deliberation on Wednesday evening. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in the county workhouse for fornication with Myre Warner. Warner’s wife Mio testified reluctantly and had pressed to have the case dropped.
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Lewis
H. Mont
Myre
Warner
Tyro
Mre
Mont
Real Estate Transfers From Local Registry
Real estate transfers listed show multiple conveyances including H T F Bowers to Kate Halford on part of lot 6 in Julian ef at's sub and other deeds from H J Milligan to H Eldridge lots 82 38 and 4 in sar B of 5 A sweenen rsn add and from W W E Wilson to lot 6 in A E Scotts sub of BH Waren's Spungdale 3 add. totaling thousands in value with figures like 200 423 225 1000 950 760 and 7700 as combined consideration for various parcels in Haughville Goodlett Thornton's Sav Spann & Co's Woodlawn adds and Beatty's add. in conveyances totaling 7 770 dollars.
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H. TF. Bowers
Kate Halford
Julian
Tivineton
H. J. Milligan
H. Eldridge
Sar
Sweenen Rsn
E. Wilson
A. É. Scotts
A. É. Scotts Sub. Oft, BH. Waren
Spungdale
JH. "Clark
Clark
Haughville
J. T. McClain
H. Schrader
OCO
W. P. Canfield
C. H. Wiles
Goodlett &Thornton
Wade
H. C. Wade
Thomas
del Ans
Mitean
Oes Frontadd
Spann
Alto
L.A
Beatty
Letter purporting Jack the Ripper threat received at Ports mouth
A Ports mouth dated letter claiming to be from the Ripper threatens further killings and mocks police efforts. The missive matches earlier handwriting and is linked to the Whitechapel spree. Police await the writer’s return to arrest him amid local crime excitement.
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Perry
Talmage’s
Plymouth
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Police
Loxton
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