Knights of Labor Split Seen in Carolina Debate
A Carolina man critiques Knights of Labor amid state labor laws, arguing the split weakens the order. He cites Southern prejudice, internal strife at Chicago, and warns legislative action against labor unions may backfire. He urges unity and practical cooperation to prevent destruction by infighting.
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Carolina
Wasuncrox
D. C
Knights of Labor
Chicago
South
Laoy Thava
Repairs of Thonor and the high society feud in Atlanta
A crowded Atlantic era report outlines whispered correspondence between Senator James M. Smith of Oglathorpe and Cy Willis Westmoreland. Westmoreland, a state prison inspector, offended Smith, a major penitentiary lessee, sparking exchanges and rumors. The article also notes Westmoreland’s alleged Alabama trip, editor Morvis’s fiery Chronicle criticism, a Narrows, Pa. hatters' bail, a treasury bond call, Berlin’s Helm’s brewery collapse, Armtrong mine boiler explosion, Philadelphia’s Temple Theater fire, a Macon marriage, a fatal revolver accident in Clinton Indiana, and a bull fatality near Mitchell Ontario.
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Guurgian Guittemen
Atlanta
James M. Smith
Oglathorpe
County
Cy. Willis
Westmoreland
Smith
Helm’s Brewery
St. Louis
Armatrong Mins
Angus
New Templa
Philadelphia
Tth
Washington
Beerstory Lamar
Macon
Mua
Hooristte J. Holt
Albert Dean
Illinois
Joshua Dean
Clinton
Ind
John Weeley
Megan
Mitchell
Ont
John Day
Rotterdam
America
Dover
Machinery constructors seek National Trades charter update
Lawrence Smith, master workman of Losal Assembly No 17 Knights of Labor, received a telegram from John E Hall of District Assembly No 47 New York City urging Assembly 17 not to act on withdrawal plans. The general executive board reportedly grants the National Trades charter, while Local Assembly 17 may seek charter restoration if the national charter is granted.
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Mubablo Stutard
Laval
Awsemuly
PhlitoIely
Wanghles Praaduurvla
Lawry F. Smith
Losal
Knights of Labor
John E. Hall
District Assembly No
New York City
Assembly No. 17
Maater Workman Powerly
Hall
Me. Smith
National Trades
Lotal Assembly No. 17
Knights
Ronera Executive Board
Fire and accidents rage in towns and rails across the era
A rash of disasters with fires in Girard Pennsylvania destroying the Opera House Block and other buildings, and a crane of wrecks including the Southern Pacific wreck near San Antonio. Deaths mount from mine collapses and a sleigh party tragedy near Fort Wayne. Also notes on a railway accident, a hermit cremation, a misreported marriage, and business troubles from Boston to Johnstown.
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Girard
Ughton Dé Spring
Durham
Enoch
Mavnington & Missouri Railroad
Omaha
Inguranga
Henry
D. Boockay
Southern Pacific
San Antonio
Iex
Pittsburg
Fort Wayns & Chicago
Fort Wayne
Ind
Petur Dang
Conemaugh
Apice
St. Louis
A. E. B. Sparrow
London
Wunik
Las Vegas
Bbsxase
A. P. Marlin & Co
Boston
Crop prospects in Australia and a New York larceny case
The report notes mixed Australian wheat prospects with dry land yields far lower than irrigated areas, rust on poor soil, and grasshoppers in some regions. From South Australia a six bushel average is promised, while Queensland suffers crop failure and farmers cut hay crops. Separately, New York banker William Soutter is indicted for grand larceny, accused of misappropriating his relative James Soutter’s estate. He faced four indictments and posted $15,000 bail.
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Guogrilly
New Zealand
Moreau + tile Assurance Company
Melbourne
Australia
South Australia
New York
Dankor
William Sc. Soutter
W. K. Boutter & Co
Grand
Charlovte
Duchesse d'Anxy
Wich
Pends Ing Belors & Veteres
Ipiana
Mobile
Ali
McSoutter
Daacon
Fotheringham Wins Road Robbery Case Findings
Witnesses claim Fotheringham’s innocence in the St Louis road robbery case. Fred Wittrock Thomas Weaver and W W Haight photographed in St Louis on the 2d. Oscar Cook to answer in Kansas City. All other arrested suspects released. Stolen money recovered. Kinney and Mrs Haight not prosecuted. Detectives doubt Fotheringham’s guilt. Wittrock’s statement may clear him.
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Fotheringham
Fred
Wittrock
Thomas Weaver
W. W. Haight
Ouvisville
St.Louis
Oscar Cook
Kansas City
Kinney
Navy Receiver appoints T C Moore as general agent
Judge Cooley the receiver for the Wabash system east of the Mississippi appoints T C Moore as general agent of the receiver. Moore previously served as joint Chicago agent for the trunk line and Central Traffic pools. A H Wade is offered reappointment as general superintendent, but declines. Wabash officers ordered to report to General Gupt, GC, W Stavens as general superintendent.
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Navy
Judge Cooley
Mississippi
T. C. Moore
Moore
Chicago
Prohibitionist Clarkson Dies After Christmas Party
In Kentucky at Tuscion City a Prohibitionist visitor, Clarkson, was persuaded to drink at a friend’s home, later forced to drink to exhaustion then moved to a saloon where he collapsed and died. A wagon transported him with a banner claiming Prohibitionist dies Decem ber 25. Coroner and Commonwealth attorney investigate the outrage.
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Kentucky
Tuscion City
Clarkson
Daniel Twaddle
Twaddle
Dilson
Fox
Las
Forte
City Fair Tragedy in India Leaves 275 Buried
Panic swept the People’s Park event in Mandau during a reserved annual fair when a stampede buried about 275 people. Rescue teams raced to reach and aid the injured as authorities investigated the cause of the crowd crush.
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Cotnaarenbata
British India
People's Park
Mandrau
Funeral in Senate Chamber for Dead Statesman
A heavy fog yielded to a misty morning as crowds gathered at the capitol for the lying in state of the late senator. Chief Justice Waite and associates attended, with Cabinet members, diplomats, and mourners filing into the Senate chamber for the funeral ceremonies and the procession to the bier guarded by Grand Army pallbearers.
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Senate
Fifteenth Army Corps
Waite
Bradley
Grayg Field
Matthewa
Auptema Court
Oficer
House of Representatives
Oficara
Diplomatic Corps
Peste
Bayard
Endicott
Whitney
Atty
Garland
Gallarien
Worgeant-At-Arme
Cleveland
Folsom
Mra
Philadelphia
Hherman
Rescoa Conkting
Ben. Stor Blandford
Vilaa
Ludog Fairchild
C. A. Andrews
Col
Grant
Dr. McMillan
John C. Black
Congressional Committee
Sherman
Boesker Carlisle
Provident
Deak
Rock Crook
Sanata Chamber
Capitol
Genetato
Paradorest
Thea
Geste Ware
Carriagia
Marina
B.sheridan
Marshel Jel
Brill
Hung-Gao
Albert Ondway
Gaited Blaten Volunteers
Alder-de-Camp
M. VY. Sheridan
United States Army
Linat
Santora C. Heilogg
Lient
Stanhope E.blunt
United States Axvy
But
SC Emmett Usell
Funeral Oration Honors Senator Logan at Memorial Service
The ceremony opened with Psalm 80 sung by Bishop Andrews as Dr. Butler read the burial verses. Dr. Newman delivered the funeral sermon praising Logan as a fearless, principled statesman and soldier who stood for duty, integrity, and liberty, and who shaped Civil War and postwar policy with unmatched intellect and courage.
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Magusut Eahgy
Andrews
Butler
Tifany
Newman
Republic
United States
Hicka
Maryland
Foote
Vermont
Senate
Miller
Funeral procession and Logan family dispute reported
The narrative details a funeral in Washington with military escort and a long parade from the Capitol to the cemetery amid inclement weather. It also notes Gen Logan’s relatives growing irritated over poverty rumors while listing the general’s substantial property holdings in Carbondale and nearby areas.
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Logan
Carson Datr
Normal University
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Jacmbranca
A. K. Taylor
Rogers
Gener
Soiher
Logan Family Contemplates Washington Move Amid Mortgage Subscriptions
Tom Logan reports turmoil as Grand Army posts seek funds to pay a mortgage on the General's old homestead. Relatives lament poverty tied to rank while noting land deals and a possible retirement as a gentleman farmer in Carbondale. The Logans have long been affluent, with Dr. Logan having donated the Murphysboro site and held extensive local land.
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Tom Logan
Washington
Coure
Lesa
Baird
Roberts
Carbondale
Confederate Soldiers Fund Opens Subscription in Charleston
An appeal from Confederate veterans asks Charlestonians to donate to a fund for Mrs. Logan widow of John A Logan. The letter notes Gen Logan’s wartime stance and postwar acts, urging contributions from Carolinians to aid the fallen Union soldier’s widow. A subscription list opens today amid broad public support.
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St. Cuaniestoy
Logan
Geo
Mrs Logans Eulogy for Mor Dond Manbaul in DC
A touching incident followed a public viewing as Mrs. Logans Moral tribute to her late husband opened with a roving mission of placing mementos on the casket. Senator Miller's daughter Mrs Lieut Cloner laid a token on the casket before stepping away as wreaths and tributes surrounded the bier. A four foot white rose wreath from Congressman Hitt contrasted with gas jet lighting and black cloth draping the great rotunda. Senator Logans remarks in Kanes last summer recalled soldiers’ devotion and his wish that the final epitaph be “Logat: made it bin busi ess to look after the interests of the soldiers.”
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Macauley
Logan
Dub
Itd
Weil Ehoean
Webster
Hir
Abe
Congress
Thomas
Lid Defenne
Grant
Zugun
Adul
Alinois
Lincoln
Addisra
Belmont
Atlanta
Baroonah
Biaan Pasrance
Roneage
Othore
Bla
Rabica
Ariatides
Ilinoia
Thia Republic
Hitt
Ita Andle
Kanes
Ottawa
Storm in Germany Causes Massive Travel Death Toll
Berlin dispatch reports heavy snowstorms have wiped out many travelers. Fifty bodies were found in Saxony, thirty in Thuringia, and forty in southern Germany, with total deaths expected near two hundred. Newspapers blame England for lacking subterranean telegraph links to undersea cables, hoping Germany systems inspire change.
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Berlin
Suth
Saxony
Thuringia
Germany
England
London
Island of Nacritics Hennessy Governor Suspended
Sir John Hercules Robinson, governor of the Cape of Good Hope, suspended Joann Pope Hennessy from the governorship of Mauritius amid claims of a breach between classes and nationalities. Gen Hawley assumes provisional duties. the island’s residents reportedly welcome the change.
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Kip John Hennessy
Joann Pope Hennessy
Munisting
John Hercules Robinson
Cape of Good Hope
Sir John
Mauritiga
Gen. Hawley
Mauritius
Fourteen Lives Feared Lost in Alabama Steamer Fire
A steamer fire near Jackson Alabama on the night of the 23rd left two white men Otis McElroy of Mobile and Dan Milhous e of New York missing and two black men Lewis Adams and Ben Bough drowned. Authorities believe several others, all black, perished in the blaze or were submerged, as the Wear Alabama railroad bridge near the burning ship is under construction.
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Wenty
Atesmbost
Bradish Johnson
Jackson
Ala
Wear Alabama
Otis McElroy
Mobila
Dan Milhhouse
New York
Lewis Adams God Ban. Bough
Feo
Peace and Change in London Cabinet Shifts
A London cable reports Sir Michael Hicke Beach has been appointed chancellor of the exchequer in place of Lord Randolph Churchill. The cabinet plans Parliament's meeting to press for definite pledges of support from the prime ministers coalition. without such pledges an appeal to the country may follow.
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London
Michael Hicke-Beach
Charcellor
Lord Randolph Churchill
Newark Chinamen Revolt to Dress Like Americans
The Chinamen in Newark New Jersey numbering 485 from various occupations staged a New Year’s Eve protest against indignities they face nationwide. They formed an organization and resolved to cut off pig tails, adopt American dress, and appeal to the public for recognition. Messages were sent to Chinese centers in New York about their action.
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Newark
N. J
Fide
New York
Wisconsin State News highlights and court actions in Milwaukee
A varied Wisconsin State News digest reports Abbott Lawrence’s recovery after a shooting case, Bay View riot verdicts with Gandek convicted and Boozel and Darke acquitted, a Milwaukee infant’s death from scalding, and convention decisions in Madison to exhibit Wisconsin at Chicago EA and start a summer school of science. It notes a Milwaukee infringement suit, a proposed mayor’s court, thefts, fires, and local accidents, plus multiple injuries and arrests across the state.
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Gxrokoe Waxpyne
Abbott Lawrence
Milwaukee
Ponmaary
California
Bay View
Gandek
Booeel
Darke
Taiosres
Googe Heime
Ninth Street
Madison
Arrappe & Wisconsion School
National Educational Association
Chicago
B. P. Avis
Aimelia C. Roberts
Washington
C. EB. Sreuvic
State Treasurer's Ofice
Madiaga
Byanaton
Campbell
Wall Noctis
Sparta
Ropyar Harris
Tosa
L. Haske & Sons
Puc
E Palii &Co
Tanatcack Iron Mining Company
TimoTey
St. Paul
First Dakota Cavalry
Daniel Larkin
William Postar
Cameron
Eau Claire
Cran Guwets
la Quoses
E. Wise
Victory
Griffin
Bravrond Cummings
Hall Clyie
Bubery
Deadwood
Jolly Wisties
Pinerey
Bin
Watersown
D.T
Labor unrest and wage cuts sweep Philadelphia breweries
A widespread strike among over 2,000 workers at Philadelphia area breweries halted operations except at John F. Betz & Co. Meanwhile Reading Railroad and Port Richmond strikers settled an agreement whose terms were undisclosed. Glass blowers in Baltimore returned to work under reduced wages and apprentice allocations after resigning from the Knights of Labor. Cable road unrest in San Francisco intensified with cars attacked under police protection.
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Reading Railroad
Port Richmond
Saindell Bros
Baker Bros
Baltimore
Tagea
Knights of Labor
Tay
Ube
San Francisco
Wasting Talent and Journalism’s Worth
A speaker criticizes journalists and actors for poor money sense, arguing many keep to journalism because they are not suited for other work. He contends reporters are only true for a living in their chosen field, while artists and actors often earn less than clerks, highlighting perceived misfits and vocational limits.
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Wosiniay
Elss
Averace
Behan
Passage of interstate commerce bill remains in doubt
From Washington December 29 a Friends of the Interstate Commerce bill notes the measure’s fate is uncertain as a conference report sits with the Senate president. Critics say it may be killed by delay or kept in limbo after holidays. Supporters exist chiefly in central and prairie states while northern and southern factions oppose. The bill cannot be amended while stalled, leaving its future up in the air in a tense political climate.
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Feera
Friends of the
Tnlerk Commerce
Wasmxeroy
D. C
Conferanta
Senate
Fortrnight
South
Ita
Central
Prairie States
Ogles Be Not A Candidate Declares He Won't Run
The Washington Star reports Gov. Oclesby of the state flew to announce he will not seek the Senate seat vacated by Gen. Logan. He reaffirmed plans to retire to private life at the end of his term and emphasized he is not a candidate for the Senate.
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Washington Star
Oclesby
Cha Feneral
Logan
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H. G. Gibson
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Wisconsin
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H. B. Hyde
Equitable Life
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New York Life
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