Tie up in Chicago street car strike prompts union stand
In CaicaGo and CircaGo dispatches the Chicago street railway strike widens as drivers join strikers and many conductors walk out. City officials urge calm while workers urge highers wages and job protections. With Yerkes resisting concessions, a broad general strike is ordered and workers prepare to back a united front.
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CaicaGo
North Side
Chicago
Roche
West
Randolph Street
Luke Coyne
Association
Yerkes
West Side
Shiners
CircaGo
Drunken man falls from train injuring Greenwood man
William Hinkle of Greenwood, in a drunken state, fell from an incoming J., M. & I. train at Morrisst crossing Monday, suffering facial lacerations and bruises and was treated by Dr. Marsee in Flanner & Buchanan’s ambulance. Aged thirty. August Warner, 92 Lincoln Lane, I. & W. freight depot worker, dropped a bar of iron on his right foot, breaking the ankle. Aged twenty.
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Young Mann
William Hinkle
Greenwood
Morrisst
Warner
Lincoln Lane
Flanner & Buchanan
Freight Train Derailed on White River Bridge
Vincennes Indiana October 8 A freight wreck on the O and M line at midnight derailed the engine and 18 cars at the White River bridge and pushed them down an embankment. Engineer Durham escaped by leaping free while fireman Murphy perished with back and leg injuries. Four passenger trains were delayed five hours before the line was cleared.
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Vincennes
Ind
Steamer Caribee Wrecked in Granville Channel
The steamer Caribee carrying salmon went ashore in Granville Channel, San Francisco, on Oct 8. The vessel and cargo are valued at 200000 dollars and total loss, with the crew all escaping unharmed.
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Jin
Granville Channel
San Francisco
Suay
Granville
State fair preparations and uneven attendances noted
Supt Lockhart of the state fair grounds said in the city that the finishing touches on new buildings are underway for the winter. He added that 1883 was a peculiar year for fairs with northern and southern districts well attended while central areas largely failed. Furniture at Wm L Elder's was advertised.
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Lockhart
Gndana
Supposed Gas Explosion Sparks Fire at Browning & Son Drug Store
A blaze at Browning & Son’s drug store at 6 and 8 FE Washington St started in the basement around 1 30 PM Monday. Dense smoke filled the four story building and reached adjoining property housing Eastman Schleicher & Lee with carpet stock. loss expected from smoke and water, fully insured.
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Browning & Son’s
Washington St
Browning’s
Eastman, Schleicher & Lee
Norwegian brig Hardi adrift after fever outbreak at sea
Drift report from New York on October 8 describes the Norwegian brig Hardi sailing from Guantanamo with sugar to Boston. Yellow fever struck the crew near Cape Mayo. three men died and others are bedridden. Captain Nelson, sole fit navigator, steers toward the breakwater with Edmunds pilot boat unable to assist. fears persist.
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New York
Maritime Exchenge
Hardi
Guantanamo
Cuba
Boston
Cape Mayo
Cube
Nelson
Delaware Capes
Edmunds
Neilson
Neb. man on drunken spree in fatal home fire
Carl Reichster, a farmer near Ontowa Nebraska, returned drunk Saturday night and toppled a lamp in his wife’s bedroom. Oil drenched the bed where Mrs Reichster and their child slept, and both died before they could escape. Reichster stood outside and watched the blaze as the hired man, sleeping elsewhere, perished.
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Ontowa
Neb
Carl Reichster
Death in the Flames at Knightstown Fire
In Knightstown Indiana on Sunday night T Wade about 50 his insane mother 75 and Martha Kates 45 died when their residence burned entirely Wade died after removal and foul play is suspected as investigators probe the case at the scene of the blaze.
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Knightstown
Ind
Mathan
T. Wade
Martha Kates
Baby death from carbolic acid feeding at Milton
In Milton, this county, a three year old daughter of Solomon Heiser obtained carbolic acid and a teaspoon and began feeding it to her baby brother in the cradle. The mother heard screams, rushed in, and found the infant gasping and dead within minutes.
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Younestown
Milton
Solomon
Heiser
Nine-Year-Old Burned To Death In Water Closet
Louis Harris nine. year old son of E Washington street second hand dealer, carried a lighted lamp into a water closet Saturday afternoon. His clothing caught fire and he died several hours later after intense suffering.
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Louis Harris
E. Washington-sr
Huffman Warder Trial Opens for Murder on Washington Street
Edward Huffman stands trial in criminal court for shooting Jim Petero on West Washington Street. Defense by Jesse D. Hamrick. Court session Monday morning focused on jury selection as Huffman endures two months in jail. In other items, Gaudaur wins roller skating match, with O Connor close behind. Weather outlook for Indiana predicts fair conditions with possible light rain near the lakes and a slight dip in temperatures.
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Huffman
Edward Huffman
Jim Petero
W. Washington St
Jesse D. Hamrick
London Still Talks On Whitechapel Murder Scare
An American still thought to be the fiend is the subject of vivid English chatter. The public peddles far fetched etiologies while letters claiming to be from Jack the Ripper circulate, blamed on practical jokers. Police overreact, misread tips, and face a restless crowd and socialist protest near Oxford Street.
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Loxpor
England
White Chapel
London
Central News
Moore
Jack the Ripper
Oxford St
Waite Chapel
This Is the Largest Docket in Two Years at Police Court
In a crowded police court session Prosecutor Wright noted forty six affidavits on his desk as Mayor Denny prepared for the cases. Al Kerr faced charges of carrying concealed weapons with a six inch billy while James Shea and John Barry fought a drunken assault case in Carney's restaurant. Various defendants paid fines and costs, some received sentences, and several cases were continued. Separate notes mention York City area issues and local notices.
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Wright
Denny
al Kerr
Katy
Joyce
Aity
James Shea
John Barry
Carney
Shea
Barry
Marshall B. Rhawn
David Schooley
Schooley
Rhawn
Deitch
Bloomington-ave
Washington St
Harry Holmes
Rose Thornton
William Richardson
Barney Conroy
Thomas Stevens
Ed. Kelley
Thomas Dugan
Alexander Cohen
John Blackwell
W. Bristler
Jordan Booker
Booker
Theyve moved Jewett not ready to reply to committee
A midwestern city paper details political maneuvering as candidates and committees prepare for a pivotal election. It notes relocation struggles for supporters, lively street corner debates over bonds and taxes, and organized efforts by prohibitionists and merchants ahead of Blaine's October events. The piece also covers police inquiry into insubordination and ongoing party activities.
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Committee of One Hundred
Indianapolis
Citizens Committee of One Hundred
Executive Committee
Defendants Withdraw Answer in Labor Signal Receivership Case
The defendants in the Labor Signal receivership case went before Judge Walker Monday morning and withdrew their answer filed before the transfer from Judge Taylor. A demurrer was then filed, and Judge Walker set Tuesday morning for argument.
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Labor Signal Receivership
Walker
Taylor
Divorce Petitions and Legal Actions Lead Local News
Sarah Turner seeks divorce from Ed Turner for failure to provide. Julia Alexander requests divorce from Henry with child custody. Monitor Manufacturing seeks injunction against Zimmerman for patent infringement on a windmill. Condemnation and appraisement of property delayed due to the death of Mrs. Hubbard. Laura Robenius and Pauline Morgan sue Fairland and Marcinsville and Big Four railroads for $5,000 each. Lettie Carney sues Thomas L. Carney for divorce with custody and alimony claims. A dead eel found in a water fountain near Blake and New York streets. water supplied by the local company. Grand jury indicts Charles Jones, Lyman Merrick, Daniel Harrison for petit larceny. Sam Winters for burglary and grand larceny. Detective Thornton captures Andy VanMeter, wanted for hat theft. Joe Brown arrested after escaping storm school. Judge Taylor grants divorces to Clara E. Grant from Henry E. Grant with infant custody and $300 alimony. Minnie M. Stellwagon divorces from Horace E. Stellwagon for abandonment. Foreclosure suit by Frederick Rand against John Sprague dismissed after receivership. differences resolved.
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Sarah Turner
Ed. Turner
Ledger Company
New A'bony
Julia Alexander
Henry
Monitor Manufacturing Company
Zimmerman Company
Poperty
Hubbard
Laura Robenius
Pauline Morgan
The
Water Company
Irwin
Charles Jones
Lyman Merrick
Daniel Harrison
Sam Winters
Thornton
Andy VanMeter
Arnold
Joe Brown
Storm School
Taylor
Clara E. Grant
Henry E. Grant
Minnie M. Stellwagon
Horace E. Stellwagon
Frederick Rand
John Sprague
Wayne Township
Robert F. Catterson
Sprague
Rand
Senate blocks tariff talk to a day in debate
WIRE WHISPERS. Senate refused Monday to limit the tariff debate to one day. Eley & Sons steam gin mills at Ozark Arkansas burned with losses around 30000. Melville W Fuller installed chief justice with ceremonies. Mrs Bee to be feted at Cincinnati exposition. New York Star seized Monday over debt claim by Governor Perkins & Co paper dealers. Possible retirements eyed if Gov Proctor Knott becomes civil service commissioner, with Egerton and Lyman seen likely to resign.
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Senate
Eley & Sons
Stean Gin Mills
Ozark
Ark
Melville W. Fuller
Bee
Cincinnati Exposition
New York Star
Gev. Perkins & Co
Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Overy
Egerton and
Lyman
Glare and Fantasma Highlights In 1900s Stage Lineup
Footlight notes McGaull's likely spring repertoire including Don Cesar and Toraine with Annie Boyd and Sam Reed among top culprits in Zig Zag. Forty stage hands under Hanlons will handle Fantasma scenery. Kate Castledton's Paper Doll promises strong returns after Crazy Rated. Arthur Dunn, once Dick Deadeye, appears in Fantasma with Stowaway debut. Walnut Street Philadelphia opened Sept 18 to strong success. Rosita Vokes and company drew 2:2 ovations in Toronto Grand Opera House, a peak for the venue with Vokes a society favorite in a routinely high notes season.
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McGaull
Don
Cesar
Toraine
Annie Boyd
Sam Reed
Tvo
Hanlons
Kate Castleton
Little Arthur Dunn
Dick Deadeye
Walnut St
Philadelphia
Flois
Rosita Vokes
Foronto
Grand Opera House
Miss Vokes
Grim War Fears Sweep German Empire Amid Discontent
Berlin reports widespread discontent with militarism and Kaiser Wilhelm II as a military ruler. The diary of Frederick William II and alleged Franco-Austro-Balkan plots fuel fears of imminent war to preserve empire. France supposedly quieted by a Belgium slice.
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Berlin
Europe
Germany
Frederek
Unser Fritz
William
Francis
England
Bismarck
Austria
Balkan
Constantinople
Russia
Holland
Belgium
France
Fight at Home Leaves Man Fatally Wounded
Charles Cole of 81 McGinnis Street returned home intoxicated on Sunday and engaged in a fight inside his residence. He was knocked through a glass window, suffering a severe head injury. Doctors Fletcher and Nash deemed the wounds dangerous if not fatal. Cole recalled little and suspected his wife as the assailant.
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Charles Cole
McGinnis
Letter routing across continents in curious postal trail
The World reports a history letter sent from Natal to Lieut. Davis of the 41st regiment in Cairo. From sea travel the letter was recalled and mailed to Cardiff Wales on Sept 10. It then failed to reach Davis and was redirected to Brandsly Hall Evening World New York where unreadable postmarks and decipherable addresses point to a long and winding journey.
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Yok
Natal
South Africa
Davis
41St
Cairo
Egypt
Cardiff
Wales
Brandsly
Election Law Faces Challenge Over Presidential Vote List
Washington action stirs debate as Senator Fear flags a fatal flaw in the election law. The law requires state electors to forward their presidential and vice presidential vote lists to the president of the Senate before the electoral college meeting. Ingalls, president pro tem, could refuse to count certain votes. Monday moves aim to secure a House quorum to fix the law.
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Washington
Electarc
Senate
Ingalls
Passenger Rates Restore After Railroad Dispute
Rates on Peck's line were restored Monday morning and expected on the other line later. The low fares proved too easy for scalpers, so cheap rates will end. Tickets required stamping at both ends and the roads refused to honor unstamped return trips.
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Messrs
Peck
Dehring
Reward Offered for NY Registration Law Violations
New York Oct 8 Special—Chairman Quay of the Republican National Committee announces a reward of 25000 dollars for information leading to convictions of those violating the registration law in New York City. Funds are deposited in the Garfield National Bank and certified by President A Cheney. Rewards tiered at 2000 for first conviction 1000 for second 500 for third and 256 for subsequent convictions until exhausted.
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New York
Quay
Republican National Committee
New York City
Garfield National Bank
A. ©. Cheney
Judge Howe rules city may prohibit concert saloons
Judge Howe denied the writ in the Ellis habeas corpus suit and sustained the ordinance banning concert saloons. The decision, delivered Friday afternoon, is likely to settle the legal question. A journalist notes Indiana appears debatable, Wisconsin leans Republican, Michigan Democratic unless a tidal wave shifts results.
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Howe
New York
West
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Old Library Offers Value in Quiet Notice
A fragmented notice hints at a library asset sale or offer of value to a buyer. The readable fragments mention valuable potential and a vague willingness to pay, suggesting a local library notices a buyer may come forward for a terse deal.
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Death
Gaudaur
O’connor
Temeran
Bubear
Wouite Chapel Road
Wellson
Jacksonville
Fernanandina
Jewett
Anti-Fraud Committee
Blaine
Republican County Committee
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Brad
Sun
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Hendricks
Logan
von Democrat
Tomlinson Hall
Col. Millard
Exposition Grounds
Morton
Depew
Foraker
Gen. Harrison
Jowett
Huston
Eli Ritter
Criminal Court Room
Campbell
Sergt. Dauveen
Colbert
Norton and
Claypool
John S Duncan
Supt
Travis
Koeniger
City Life
Smper Rors Uniegi
Silence
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