Powderly strengthens grip as Knights of Labor back him
In Indianapolis on November 16 the Knights of Labor endorsed General Master Workman Powderly by contributing 150000 to cover expenses. The move signals broad support for his leadership amid ongoing Barry disputes, while outside factions threaten with retaliation. The assembly sustained the board 122 to 24 as Barry attacks continue from Chicago and Michigan.
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Indiana Prohibition Vote Shifts Senate Race Outcome
Indiana reports a total congressional vote of 535,777 with Republicans at 264,556, Democrats 259,965, Prohibition 9,252, and Labor 2,004, showing a Republican plurality of 4,571. S. N. Chambers of Vincennes notes surprising Prohibition gains, estimating up to 10,000 Prohibition votes, with about 8,000 from Republicans, reflecting a 17,000 gain over four years amid Democratic pressure and eastern issues.
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Ratification meeting postponed by Indianapolis committee
Inpranavoris Nov 16 The large ratification gathering planned for tonight was indefinitely postponed by the organizing committee after widespread participation and ongoing street parades. General Harrison spent the day in his library as visitors from Palestine, Ind, and notable out of town figures including Governor-elect Melete of South Dakota and Congressman-elect Coleman of Louisiana called. Melete, as provisional governor of a prospective South Dakota, would become the first governor if the new state joins the Union under the agreed division of Dakota.
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Detroit Christian workers hold child prayer and mission meeting
The Detroit session opened with a children's prayer meeting led by Rev. E. Payson Hammond. Rev. J. D. Jones of Cleveland spoke on Bethel sailors and city mission work funded by vessel owners. Elder Rufus Smith described itinerant US evangelism, with Hammond outlining mission methods and plans for Detroit. Evening outdoor meetings by visiting clergy were held across the city.
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Opium Smuggling Ring Probe Leads to Arrest in New York
New York today saw Quong Yun of 305 West Twenty fourth Street arrested on smuggling charges after forty packages of opium were traced from Buffalo to the city. Officials say he represents a Mongolian syndicate based out of Buffalo, with authorities committing him after testimony before United States Commissioner Shields.
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