Poison Plot and Labor Turmoil at Homestead and Rail Expansion
Reports from Pittsburg detail Pat Gallagher's alleged confession about poisoning non unions to force a panic at the Homestead mill. Dempsey denies any direct role, while conspirators sought a gradual toxin to provoke illness, not death. Separate items describe Baltimore and Ohio rail expansion near DeForest and a Gettysburg statue commission for General Winfield Scott Hancock.
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Pittssure
Pat Gallagher
Homestead
Dempsey
Gallagher
Aged Gambler Pead Noe Dies in Indianapolis Era
Uncle Dan Noe, oldest gambler in the west, dies in Indianapolis. Born in Springfield Kentucky in 1821, he was a former blacksmith. Also reports record a French vessel L Esperance wrecked near Guernsey with the crew drowned.
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Indianapolis
Dan Noe
Springfield
L’ Esperance
Aseen
Guernsey
First firing tests Brown segmental wire gun at Birdsboro
The Brown segmental wire five inch gun was tested at Birdsboro Pa with the breech mechanism checked and pressures rising. On the third shot eighteen pounds of powder and eighty four pound shot produced 60000 pounds per square inch, confirming the gun can withstand extreme pressure without lining and shows no lining tube damage.
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Birdsboro
Twenty Nine Vessels Burn in Astrakhan Naphtha Fleet
A fire at Astrakhan Russia at 1 a m Thursday engulfed twenty nine vessels all carrying naphtha refuse. The blaze spread rapidly the wind drove burning ships down river and all crews reached shore safely amid loud detonations and spectacular flames. This marks a second large naphtha fire in Astrakhan recently.
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Astrakhan
Grover Cleveland Asked to Start World's Fair Machinery
In Cuicano on December 16 1892 the committee approves an May 1 1893 speech by Grover Cleveland to open the exposition If he accepts he will press a button to start the 14000 horsepower plant in machinery hall The ceremony plan includes Wendell Holmes reading a poem and a prayer. A brief event with minimal formalities.
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Cuicano
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Driver Wendell Holmes
Third Corn Mill Starts in Hamburg City
Through the efforts of Special Agent Murphy of the U S Agricultural Department the Great American Products introduced into the German Empire a third mill grinding Indian corn exclusively. The new mill in Hamburg is owned by Carl Engel & Company and follows two earlier mills.
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Murphy
United States Agricultural Department
Hamecara
America
Carl Engel & Company
Charles J. Murphys
Europe
Great Statesman's Physician Denies Blaine Dying Rumors
Dr W W Johnson Blaine's physician stated there is no truth to reports that James G Blaine is dying. Blaine was said to be resting comfortably Wednesday afternoon and was not in immediate danger. Close friend J Manley reported Blaine was discussing travel plans and was improving, with his daughter Damrosch visiting from New York.
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J. Manley
Augusta
Washington
Blaine
Mrs. Damrosch
New York
James G. Blaine, Jr
Pennsylvania
Damrosch
A New Immigration Law With Conditions Enforced
The article discusses a potential law authorizing the president to suspend immigration at his discretion only during epidemics or for other good causes. Democrats oppose arbitrary suspension, while Republicans see little excuse without an epidemic. Congress may require steamship lines to double steerage space, raising fares to deter poor immigrants, signaling a sharp political turn in immigration policy.
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Houses
Congress
MURDERED HUNDREDS OF BABIES IN LODZ
In Lodz midwife Bedwarski was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment for suffocating 111 babies and hiding their bodies in a cellar. Indignation grows as she operated for almost twenty years, likely numbering hundreds of victims, aided by patrons’ influence.
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St. Peterssora
Bedwarski
Lodz
President Harrison and Ex Governor Cheney Debate Election
In Manchester New Hampshire on December 16 ex governor Cheney announced his intent to accept a Swiss diplomatic posting once confirmed. Cheney quoted President Harrison describing the recent election as a leader imprisoned and blaming wage earners for failing to share shelter with manufacturers. In Springfield Massachusetts a boy named Edward Johnson saved Mrs Armstrong from an oncoming train by pulling her clear at York Street crossing.
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Wasniwatoy
Delaware
New York Merchants’ Exchange
Hiscock
Signal Corps
McGarrahan
Hunton
Virginia
Mr. George
George
Washburn
Senate
MaNchester
N. H
Cheney
Switzerland
Harrison
Reid
Springfield
East End
William Armstrong
York Street
Bir
Edward Johnson
Boy injured by dynamite cartridge mishap near town
Irvin Klopfer Stein thirteen living west of town found a dynamite cartridge and examined it with a pin causing an explosion that injured his hand. No other injuries reported. Authorities warned youths to avoid explosive devices.
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Bruevees
Irvin Klopferstein
Bloody Battle Near San Ygnace Forces Revolutionists Outnumbered
Reports from Mextes near Guerre Mex indicate a fierce clash last week as 200 revolutionaries faced 45 Mexican troops. Captain Segarar died in action, Prudencio Cienzales alleged leader, and rebels crossed into the United States taking prisoners and equipment. General Lorenzo Garcia orders frontier troops to pursue and show no mercy.
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Gueerno
Mex
San Ygnace
Rio Grande
United States
Julian Squebel
Segarar
Prudencio Cienzales
Starr County
Tex
Lorenzo Garcia
Wier
Toughas Take a Mine
A mob attacks the Daisy Iron mines near Hogan station Virginia. Managment head H L Monteris restrains with weapons, two men killed and three fingers severed, Monteris hit by bullets. In Chile a Balmaceda plot against the Seventh regiment is uncovered with arrests and weapon caches.
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Bia Stone Gap
Daisy Iron Mines
Hogan Station
Darky
H. L. Monteris
Monteris
Hogan
Risk Morgan
Morgan
Courtroom battle leaves three dead in Georgia tragedy
In Waysisnono Georgia a court session turned violent when W P Jones on trial for arson and forgery clashed with prosecutor Charles McNorrill. A pistol exchange wounded McNorrill and two relatives. Jones died from multiple wounds. The incident erupted after Jones' father bumped McNorrill.
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Waysisnono
W. P. Jones
Charles MccNorrll
J. Morgan Jones
Charles D. McNorrill
McNorrill
W. L. McNorrill
Jones
Attempted assassination of Haitian President Hyppolite ends with executions
In Port au Prince early Dec 2 an intruder armed with a dagger was detected by a palace sentinel. Hyppolite and aides rushed to the scene and the would-be killer was captured after a struggle. The president ordered the assassin and several guards shot. the sentinel was rewarded and promoted.
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Panama
Hyppolite
Hayti
Jaciel
Port Au Prince
Unsuccessful Train Robbers Admit Role in C and O Attempt
Tom Collins, one of the men arrested for the attempted Chesapeake and Ohio train robbery, has confessed to the plan and names Forgey as organizer. The trio aimed to strike the front coach, bellcard the train, and escape, with Mrs. Forgey aiding by crafting masks. Collins fired the shots that killed Dic and wounded Burns during the hold up.
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W.va
Pec
Tom Collins
Chesapeake and Ohio
Turner
Fitzgerald
Forgey
Collins
Selane
Dic
Cincinnati
Burns
Struck by an Engine Fatality Near El Paso Ill
Claude Stafford of Elizabeth, formerly of Harrison county, was killed near El Paso Illinois when crossing a trestle in front of a train. The telegram to P N Curl notified Stafford's family. Remains arrived by O M at 7 am and were taken to Elizabeth for interment.
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Claude Stafford
Elizabeth
el Paso
Ill
P. N. Curl
West End
Harrison County
Stafford
Cart
Toll road ending in Shelby county expected soon
Southern Indiana notes report Shelby county will soon be free of the toll road. The Indiana Regimental Association reunion occurred in Vincennes. A Shelbyville worker escaped injury after clothing snagged on a planer. Captain W C Hardwick ships 35000 bushels of corn by barge toward Evana ville. Morristown post office burglars took 100 in cash and 100 in stamps. A bridge-car crew handcar derailment near Columbus injures four men. Warrick county reports an epidemic, with doctors split on whether it is diphtheria, isolation appearing to slow spread.
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Shelby County
Sth
Indiana Regimental Association
Vincennes
W.C. Hardwick
Ohio
Evanaville
Morristown
Columbus
Cambridge
Mike W. Ferrar
Seymour
George W. Keeley
Greensburg
J. H. Stephenson
Ira W. Dobbs
Warrick County
Local Grocery Ad and City Arrest Report
A New Albany notice advertises holiday groceries at Up Town Cheap Grocery 334 East Market Street with a claim of low prices. Separate report: Al. Wallace arrested for drunkenness fined 29.50. Ella Huddleston jailed and fined 9.50. Also notices for Christmas takeys and Hood’s Sarsaparilla promotion.
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East Market Street
New Albany
Ind
Jon. Cone
al. Wallace
Featheringll
Justice Richards
Ella Huddleston
Shanks, Jenks, Reaser
Stoll
Local Personal Notices Incomplete Read
PERSONALS Rev L B Timberlake has registered from a visit with friends at Mig Tenn Edward Daily seriously ill of fever at his East Spy street home Mr and Mrs John Crawford returned from Salem where they attended the funeral of Geyer Wright Mr and Mrs S K Hooper of Col who were visiting this city left today for home Rev H J Talbott has returned to Miriam Ind where he delivered a sermon to the Epworth League of that city
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Edward Daily
East Spy Street
John Crawford
Salem
Geyer Wright
K. Hooper
H. J. Talbott
Miriam
Ind
Epworth League
Lighthouse keepers Welcome Baby After Illness
Mr and Mrs Lorea Treval, keepers of Gov. Lighthouse Sand Beach Michigan, welcomed a daughter after measles and cough worsened despite home care. Dr King's New Discovery reportedly cured the child, with a doctor visit noted at New Albany Indiana. Florida oranges and other goods advertised in local shops.
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Lorea ‘Treval
Gov. Lighthi Sand Beach
Michigan
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