Democratic folly and wage shifts shape Ohio politics
A Democratic critic targets Weaver for a Cleveland Cabinet post while labeling rivals as weak. The Buckeye State rejects McKinleyism, signaling a cautious Republican gubernatorial race next year. Wages rise in Eastern mills, including Aberfoyle in Chester, Pa., by 5 percent to attract skilled labor as Republicans fear radical shifts.
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Weaver
Cleveland
MatTrers
Ohio
Buckeye
Madison Post Office Advised Letter List
The Madison Indiana post office lists uncalled letters dated Tuesday November 22 18 including LADIES list B Jeanne Brunton Mrs Maggie Butler P Mrs Sarah J Peak S Ella Shipman Mrs J P Smith GENTLEMENS list B W L Brown Capt Howard Donnally H W Harrington M Madison Homing Mills George Mourow R James Robbins W Andy West A J Works Letters must be claimed by advertisers with date of advertisement. Unclaimed letters after two weeks go to the dead letter office in Washington.
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Madison
Indiana
Jeanne Brunton
Maggie Butler
Sarah J. Peak
Ella Shipman
J. P. Smith
B—W. L. Brown
Capt
Howard Donnally
Teeth Filled Without Pain in Madison
Dr Hale of St Paul Minnesota claims a tooth cavity treatment that prepares and fills teeth without pain or harm. The method is licensed to one dentist in Madison, with exclusive rights held by 8 M Goode, Dentist, 1254 East Main Street. Simmons Liver Regulator touted for dyspepsia relief.
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Hale
St. Paul
Minnesota
Madison
M. Goode
East Main Street
Powder Explosion Kills Three at Blanch Coal Mine
A severe powder blast at the Blanch coal mine west of Colliers West Virginia killed three miners and seriously wounded eight others, with three of the injured likely to die. Names include John Piosky Wesley Anderson Michael Cohaker. The explosion occurred as workers returned from dinner, blowing bodies and injuring many. The mine, owned by H C Smith New Cumberland WV with partners William Smith and John McNutt Wellsville, has about fifty men employed.
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Steubenville
Blanch
Colliers
W. Va
John Piosky
Wesley Anderson
Michael Cohaker
William Anderson
Edward Cook
John Gillespie
Akron
John Anderson
Lawrence Campbell
John Seaging
Pittsburg
Matthew Wright
George Teeters
John Ramsey
John Hully
James Clark
James Borden
H. C. Smith
New Cumberland
William Smith
John McNutt
Wellsville
Knights of Labor Elect Officers After Homestead Debate
In St Louis on November 22 the Knights of Labor discussed the Homestead strike, lamenting its defeat of the Amalgamated association and weighing a secret organization and tax platform changes. Officers were elected: T W Powderly as General Master Workman, J W Hayes as secretary treasurer, H Cavanaugh as general worthy foreman, with Powderly, Davis, McGuire and Wright on the executive board. A resolution urged aid for needy strikers and a home for aged and disabled knights was debated for future consideration.
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St. Louis
Knights of Labor
Amalgamated Association
Iron Men
Master Workman
T. W. Powderly
J. W. Hayes
Worthy Foreman
Hugh Cavanaugh
John Davis
T. B. McGuire
A. W. Wright
Bank Burglarized in Ashland Savings Bank Heist
Ashland Savings Bank in Ashland Illinois was entered Sunday night. The vault and burglar proof safe were destroyed and all contents stolen. Two fine horses a harness set and a spring wagon owned by local residents are missing. A canvas bag with powder and tools was recovered. A team believed linked to the robbers was found in Springfield. The motive or suspects remain unknown.
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Springfield
Ills
Ashland Savings Bank
Ashland
J. B. Hill
Milwaukee Bookkeeper Kills Wife and Daughter Then Himself
William R. Binder a bookkeeper at B Liedersdorf Tobacco shot his wife and five year old daughter at their Milwaukee home on Cambridge Avenue then killed himself. The servant Emma Diffent awoke to the sounds and found the scene framed by a devastating family tragedy. The couple appeared happy with no known discord and overwork is suspected as a possible factor in this fatal act. Mrs Binder formerly Miss Evelyn Cutten of Waynesboro Missouri is named in the report.
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Milwaukee
William R. Binder
B. Liedersdorf Tobacco Company
Cambridge Avenue
Emma Diffent
Mr. Binder
Binder
Prairie Fire Rips Clark County Neb Passes Toward Clarksville
A Newport Nebraska dispatch reports a major prairie fire in Clark county near Clarksville. The blaze started early yesterday, possibly from a spark from a farm house, and has forced families to flee to corn fields. About 200 volunteers from nearby towns fight the flames as hay and homes burn with heavy potential losses. no deaths reported.
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OmanHa
Newport
Neb
Clark County
Clarksville
Struggle in the Water at New Orleans Canal Raid
In New Orleans on November 22 a group of about a score of negroes leapt into a canal to avoid arrest after a raid on a schooner for crib shooting. A drowning victim was recovered, two men are missing, and two others were knocked senseless by the plunge and swallowed canal water. Crowds watched from Willow Street banks as police intervened.
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New Orleans
New Basin
Willow
Death at a Wedding Feast in Baltimore
At a wedding feast on Lancaster Street Joseph Kulwa father of the bride collapsed and died suddenly. The ceremony had been held at St Stanislaus Polish church earlier and the death is attributed to heart disease. Mary, the daughter, had just been married.
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Baltmore
Lancaster Street
Joseph Kulwa
Mary
St. Stanslaus
Kulwa
Freight Trains Wrecked at Hartley and Eveley
A caboose and fifteen cars derailed from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Hartley while a five man bridge crew slept inside the caboose. The locomotive tore the car open injuring all five. Doty Steven was killed and the remaining four likely to recover from their injuries.
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Spencer, Ja
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Hartley
Eveley
Doty Steven
Governor McKinley Senior's Condition Deteriorates in Canton
In Canton Ohio on November 22 the ailing father of Governor McKinley remains seriously ill with paralysis in one leg and severe pain. Abner McKinley of New York arrived in Canton, and Mrs McKinley is by his bedside along with other family members.
State School Superintendent Reports Indiana Education Totals
State School Superintendent Words submitted the annual report showing 763 207 school aged persons in Indiana at start of 1892 with 521 841 enrolled in public schools but only 369 060 daily in attendance. It lists 13 441 teachers, 9 901 school houses, and a common school fund total of 9 928 134 39 with 5 636 199 94 in revenues for 1891.
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Farwer
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ten Indictments for Perjury and Other Crimes
INDIANAPOLIS Nov 22 Charles W Royster a Wayne township farmer was arrested on ten perjury indictments tied to election affidavits about inmate voting Ex bail set at 1000 in each case JEFFERSONVILLE Nov 22 William Limorton a New Washington grocer and Grand Army man was killed by an Ohio and Mississippi train while serving as court bailiff at Spring Street crossing Fireman Bane witnessed a man lunge into the engine and fall under wheels Limorton died at 5 am He leaves a wife and four children LEAVENWORTH Nov 22 Israel Moseson accused of illegal voting and perjury in Crawford County admitting he voted as Jacob Friedman four years ago and claiming naturalization in Louisville INDIANAPOLIS Nov 22 Charles Nicewander sent to Michigan City for a ten year highway robbery term He and Joseph Burns plotted in jail using bars to chip a wall and escape
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Inpianapolis
Charles W. Royster
Wayne Township
Royster
Fred Winters
Calvin Childers
Ruyater
Jeffersonville
Ind
William Limorton
New Washington
Mississippi
Limorton
Spring Street Crossin
Bane
Han
Leavenworth
Israel Moseson
Crawford County
Jacob Friedman
America
Friedman
Moseson
Poland
Louisville
Indianapolis
Charles Nicewander
Michigan City
Joseph Burns
Langenberg
Nicewander
Burns
Mrs. Jackson Powell Dies After Illness
In Franklin Indiana on November 22 a prominent citizen's wife Mrs Jackson Powell died after a pimple on her lip led to erysipelas spreading beyond control. Born in Kentucky she married in 1852 and left two sons and two daughters. She was active in the Methodist church for years.
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Franklin
Ind
Jackson Powell
ODonnell Comments on Homestead Strike End
A letter from Hugh O'Donnell, jailed ex-leader of the Homestead strikers, says little about the decision to end the strike due to ongoing sub judice matters. He praises the 8600 workers for principle and commends Lawrenceville and Beaver Falls mills for loyalty, while regretting the outcome of the Homestead struggle.
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Pittsburg
Homestead Strikere
Hugh O’donnell
O'Donnell
Homestead
Lawrenceville
Union Mills
Beaver Falls Mills
Kemp
Critchlow case alibi testimony dominates Homestead trial
Conflicting testimony continues in the Critchlow case with defense witnesses contending an alibi placing him away from the Homestead mill on riot day. Prosecution presented Pinkerton and Carnegie related evidence while defense argued capitalists manipulate laws. A verdict uncertainty remains as witnesses place Critchlow in Homestead at various times.
Weather Outlook Indicates Fair Skies Through Wednesday
Forecast shows pleasant conditions with fair weather continuing until Wednesday night. Northwest winds will be strong but gradually diminish as the period progresses.
Grain and live stock market review for November 21
The report lists prices across regions for wheat, corn, wool, cattle, hogs, and sheep. Prices span WHEAT 72c in some markets to 84c in New York notes, with cattle and hogs showing prime to good ranges and lambs and sheep quoted in low to mid dollar bands. Regional variations include Pittsburg, New York, Chicago, Boston, Ohio, and Cleveland listings with commodity-specific figures.
Men Return to Work After Grand Rush at Homestrap
Pemestead Strikers in Homestrap Pennsylvania resumed work after a grand rush was officially ended. Workers began as early as 6 am and police kept order as crews formed, with many rejected or warned they would not be re employed. The plant hires favor older workers, with many colored men discharged. repairs prompt hopes old employees regain positions once completed.
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Homestrap
Tyre
Possil
Tragic Double Murder and Suicide Shocks Minnesota Town
In FairzEE Minnesota on November 22 I L Visickler of Silver Leaf shot his wife twice and then killed himself with a rifle. He also wounded F C Brown of Fargo in the hip before dying by suicide. Coroner Hansen and Dr. Hoyt investigated, finding Vansickler had shot himself in the head. Brown was recovering in weak condition. Damages for witch slander in Eichstadt court. A Protestant woman sued Catholic priest Father Aurelia for alleged witchcraft and exorcism claims. Damages awarded were small. Young iron worker Williams killed at Cartwright Curdy & Co in Youngstown Ohio. Train inspection revealed bloody fragments. remains scattered along the track. The victim was seven years old.
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Farazee
Minn
I. L. Visickler
Silver Leaf
F. C. Brown
Fargo
Hansen
Vansiel
Brown
F. Brown
Depty Register of Deeds Fargo
Vansickler Family
Berwin
Eichstadt
Varia
Herz
Father Aurelia
Aurelia
Youngstown, CO
Ch Williams
Cartwright, Curdy & Company
New York
Pemnsylvania
Ohio
Westlake Crossing
Long Track
Tragic Burial Accident In Brown City
Joshua Summers is buried in Brown City Michigan after a hearse and horses carriage incident. The horses bolted into a ditch causing the casket to break and the body to be mutilated. An accompanying son and daughter were injured in the crash and the hearse overturned.
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Brown City
Mich
Joshua Summers
Esterday
Corse
Buckien Arnica Salve Sold By Harper
Advertisement promotes Buckien Arnic a salve claiming cures for bruises sores ulcers and rashes. It promises refund if not satisfied and lists price as 25 cents per box. Sold by J E O F Harper R.
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J. E. O. F. Harper
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Hanover
W.T. Fitzgerald
Attiqvat Law
WM. Freeman
Main and Elm Sts
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Gentlemen’s List
Simmons
Clark
Nebraska
State Dispatches
Deprice’ Enue
Critchlow
Will
Priressore
Joseph Malory
Pinkerton
Sell
Homestead Steel Works
Carnegie Steel Company
Burleigh
Cooper
Commonwealth
George W. Argo
Sioux City
Erwin
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Argo
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Mesers
Carnegie
Frick
Twelfth
Fourteenth
Connor
MosiLe
McVane & Shield
Mount Vernon
Ala
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Mobile and Birmingham
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Crosby and
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Peary
Washineton
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Arctic
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Lake Front
Washington
United States Supreme Court
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Cincinnati Tobacco
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Iphias
Boston
Woot
Pennsylvania
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Toledo
S. W
Wat Bee Aly Buat
Z. Avery
Bui Gane Im Negraska
Granx
Island
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
DR. Miles
C. R. McLrenanp
Pemestead
Ively
Buckien
Arnica
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