Gordon Rescue Efforts Stir London as Khartoum Falls
London reports reveal Wolseley’s plans after Khartoum loss. A courier from Metemneh warns of rebel defiance and possible attack on Gubat while the Cabinet grants Wolseley Carte blanche to pursue Khartoum and rescue General Gordon if alive. News from Cairo urges rapid reinforcements to Suakim and Berber.
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London
Wolseley
Korti
War Office
Metemneh
Khartoum
Gubat
Lord Wolseley
India
Suakim
England
Mediterranean
Gordon
Prediction that Came True Foretold Khartoum Fall by Arabi Lieutenants
London clergyman publishes a Globe letter recounting a November meeting with an Egyptian ex police prefect who claims El Mahdi plans to lure Wolseley to Khartoum and spare Gordon, while using him as a symbolic captive. The prefect cites Mahdi mediation by Wilfred Blunt and asserts Gordon is effectively imprisoned. He foretells a staged entry and eventual capture with no decisive battle until British concentration.
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London
Gordon
London Globe
Lord Wolseley
Khartoum
Wolseley
Wilfred Blunt
England
Soudan
Mahdi
el Mahdi
Shendy
Ion
el Mahal
Saloon altercation with officer over unpaid tab ends in assault
Albert Warne was beaten in Louis saloon opposite the Post Office by a special officer yesterday evening. Warne was taken to a local hospital then discharged after refusing to pay his alleged debt. His injuries are described as not serious.
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Albert Warne
Louis
Tom's River Trial Defense Witnesses Clash With Prosecution
In Tom's River on February 6 witnesses for the defense challenge the state's case as Mary Emma Wainwright steadfastly defends her testimony. Key testimonies include details about wagon wheel measurements and pine needles found near the murder site, with the defense signaling possible summons of Mrs Wainwright and Rockwell.
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Tom’s River
Mary Emma Wainwright
George
Mary Emma
Rockwell
Hoffman
TIMES
Wainwright
Lindabury
Lewis Patterson
Captain Beatty
Manchester
Charles Lott
Bamber
Nathan Austin
Robert Hires
Mr. Hurry
John Alston
Austin
Tom's River
Tom Luker
Luker
Lie
Wealthy Druggist Behrens Fall Describes Violent Spa
John F. Behrens a prominent Hoboken wholesale druggist lives with his wife and nine children. A fall from a third story window injures him and his wife Mrs Behrens violently resists entry and threats against her husband. The doctor cites four broken ribs severe head injuries and internal damage. Mrs Behrens later swallows ammonia but survives after emetic treatment.
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New York
John F. Behrens
Hoboken
Mr. Behrens
Mrs. Behrens
Mia
Behrens
Nimble-fingered thieves arrested for changing large bills
Two men Charles I. Smith and Harry T. Raymond were arrested in Allentown for using the confusion dodge on East Penn Railroad patrons. They swapped twenty dollar bills for ten in several stores from Fleetwood to Topton and were finally captured after attempting the scheme in Allentown.
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Allentown
Charles I. Smith
Harry T. Raymond
East Penn
Fleetwood
Reiffangder & Merkle
E. Weston
Lyons Station
Lewis Miller
Barto
Fisher
Duman
Fatal Belt Accidents Hit Two Workers in Pennsylvania Mills
In Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company rail mill Daniel Kullman died after his clothing tangled in a drill press belt and he was hurled into a beam. In West Nanticoke millwright Peter Daum was fatally crushed when his clothes seized by a revolving shaft tore off his arm and fractured his skull.
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Daniel Kullman
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Kullman
Ilkesbarre
Peter Daum
Locomotive Derails Near Yatesville In Lehigh Valley Train Accident
Special Dispatch reports an early February incident on the Lehigh Valley line near Yatesville. A locomotive pulling empty coal cars left the track and struck a large water tank, sending twenty coal cars tumbling down an embankment and tearing up the track. Train hands escaped injury. service was briefly delayed as the Knickerbocker Colliery was also idle due to the waters.
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Suenanpoan
Lehigh Valley
Yatesville
Knickerbocker
Irregularities Reported At Norristown State Hospital Board
Colonel Waring attended the Norristown hospital meeting as Mr. Ashmead presented a detailed report on suspected irregularities. The panel debated kindergarten funding and five dollar banquets while Waring outlined drainage plans costing about 27000 dollars.
James Peoples Arrested for Embezzlement at Harrison Brothers
James Peoples of 1626 Wharton Street, former boss cooper at Harrison Brothers & Co. on Gray's Ferry road, was arrested on embezzlement charges. A Magisterial hearing cited underpayment of workers shown on payroll as piece work, with $62.55 drawn but $69.75 paid and $11.55 excess drawn. Bail set at $700 for trial.
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James Peoples
Wharton Street
Cooper
Harrison Brothers & Co
Chemical Manufacturers
Gray's Ferry Road
Smith
Peoples
Law and Independents Back Slated Magisterial Nominations
Leaders praise the Law Association and Independents for nominating seven and eight slated candidates respectively for magisterial posts. The Democrats protest, accusing both groups of boss influence, while a reformer criticizes fund-raising and assessments. Daniel Leeds faces liquor opposition as temperance candidate.
Insubordinate Firemen Charged With Street Fight
A group of drunken firemen faced a court-martial by the Board of Fire Commissioners after alleged on duty street fighting and an assault on Assistant Engineer James C Baxter. Most defendants were suspended with possible discharge. further action toward dismissal was expected.
No Strike Feared in Telegraphers Union
Promoters of the Teleg raphers Protective Union tout threats of revolt against Western Union but ex offiers say only five names are in the new group. Officials deny talk of extra pay cuts and call a strike plan ridiculous as the telegraph business remains slow with overtime only during storms.
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Telegraphers’ Protective Union
Brotherhood of Telegraphers
Western Union Telegraph Company
Brotherhood
Pittsburg
New York
Gill
Western Union Comny
Attsbury
Mr. Gill
Two Murderers Hanged in Virginia at Estillville
Estillville February 6 Wayne Powers and George Gibson were hanged for the April murder of William Gibson. Both admitted guilt and exonerated Jonah Powers who was reprieved. Wayne Powers spoke of whisky cards and pistol as causes. The private execution drew a crowd outside the air yard as the men described the crime and burning of the body.
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Estimumville
Wayne Powers
George Gibson
Estillville
William Gibson
Jonah Powers
Jonah
Hey
Gibson
Powers
Barn and Live Stock Burned Near West Chester
A large barn belonging to Isaac Dutton about one mile south of West Chester was destroyed by fire early today. Several horses and cows and much of last season's crops burned. A man fleeing the scene, Andrew Monaghan, was arrested and held in 600 bail to answer arson charges at the next court term.
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West Chester
Isaac Dutton
Andrew Monaghan
Nolle Prosequi Entered in Embezzlement Case
A nolle prosequi was entered yesterday in the prosecution against J. T. Underdown charged with embezzling 210 dollars less salary due from Penn Globe Gaslight Company where he served as book keeper and cashier. Company investigation says books were correct and the overdraft on salary caused the apparent misappropriation.
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Nolle
J. T. Underdown
Penn Globe Gaslight Company
Underdown
Governor Cornell Barred Out Announcement
At a Twenty first district Republican enrollment meeting in New York on February 6 Ex Governor Cornell was challenged. He refused to answer if he voted for the Republican electoral ticket calling the question surd and was barred from enrollment.
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New York
Twenty-first District
Cornell
Vicar General of Gibraltar slain by insane butcher
The Vicar General of Gibraltar was murdered by George Washinm Bowen, noted as the celebrated claimant in the Jumes will case. He died in Providence KR.L. in his ninety first year. Maine Legislature urges restoration of General Grant to General of the Army.
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Gibraltar
George Washinm Bowen
Providence
Kr.l
Maine
General Grant
Lowell Manufacturing Company
Well
Mass
William Whelpley
Joseph Walsh
New Windsor
Train wreck kills switchman in Cincinnati fall
A Cincinnati, St Louis and Toledo Narrow Gauge freight train ran off a trestle near the depot. Switchman John Squires died and engineer James Flannigan was seriously injured. Six cars and the engine were wrecked after the train became uncontrollable on a steep grade and derailed at a sharp curve. The fireman and engineer stayed aboard until the wreck left the rails.
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Cincinnati
St Louis
Toledo
John Squires
James Flannigan
Cleveland's Callers Silent on Cabinet Plans
President elect Cleveland met numerous Democratic leaders at the Victoria Hotel while offering none of his views. Reports say he listened attentively, kept counsel, and kept the public guessing on possible Cabinet appointments and policy.
New Trial Sought for Curtin McClain in Slain William Smearman Case
The Curtin McClain defense pressed for a new trial after presenting provocation evidence from the Newton Hamilton camp meeting. The claim argued McClain acted in self defense, potentially downgrading verdict to murder in the second degree. Judge Bucher postponed ruling to March 18.
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McClain
Tax Times
Huntington
Curtin McClain
William Smearman
Newton Hamilton
Smearman
Bear killed by coal train in Lehigh Valley collision
Casper Bear, of this city, was struck by a coal train after stepping from an eastbound passenger train on the Lehigh Valley line. He was cut to pieces under engines and cars. Bear was seeking work. his wife and five children are in Germany and one son in Catasauqua.
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Tux Trea
Axtontown
Casper Bear
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bear
Germany
Catasauqua
Governor orders execution for Botheras in Wilkesbarre
Harrisburg February 6 Governor Patti has issued a warrant for the execution of Edward Botheras at Wilkesbarre on April 7. The murder arose from jealousy after the victim paid attention to Botheras niece. Botheras recently obtained a new trial from the Supreme Court.
Alleged Burglar Nabbed in Reapina
Detectives Kessler and Matt captured Samuel Reissnyder known as Raving Sam. He is wanted in Mount Carmel Northumberland County for robbing Max Golds clothing and jewelry store of revolvers watches and other valuables. He will be taken to Sunbury for trial.
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Reapina
Kessler
Matt
Samuel Reissnyder
Raving Sam
Mount Carmel
Northumberland County
Max Gold
Sunbury
Reed asks House panel to fund Guiteau defense
Charles H. Reed counsel for Guiteau testifies before the House committee on appropriations in Washington on February 6 and requests the committee provide for continued defense costs. He says he spent six months defending Guiteau and received no pay.
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Washington
Charles H. Reed
Guiteau
House Committee On Appropriations
Reed
Carpet Makers Meet With Strikers at Americ an Hotel
Manufacturers met the strikers at the American Hotel to hear the committee report. The committee had no authority to act and no decision was made. A message from the strikers was anticipated.
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American Hotel
Heither
Elliott Wins After Narrow Fight At Pavonia Station
A prize fight on Federal street Camden featured Jack Devlin of Paterson versus George Elliott of Manayunk for fifty dollars a side. Elliott dominated late, with Devlin unable to continue after the ninth round. Elliott claimed victory after forty two minutes of action. Elliott, a fireman, stood five feet six and a half inches tall at 153 pounds, while Devlin, a blacksmith, was five feet eight inches and 147 pounds.
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Federal Street
Camden
Pavonia Station
Jack Devlin
Paterson
George Elliott
Manayunk
Harry O'Neill
Devlin
Thomas Wells
Elliott
Family Murder in Independence Kansas Hatchet and Knife Slayings
The coroner reports a family murdered in Independence with Mrs. Carham, her son, and daughter slain Tuesday night. The daughter fought but died after sixteen knife and hatchet wounds. a $1,000 reward is offered by county and state. The elder son’s alibi places him 75 miles away. The killer used a hatchet and kitchen knife, then washed hands before fleeing.
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Independence
Kansas
Radical City
Harness Thief Joseph Steinhower Arrested in Stable Theft
A man walked into Charles Kasper's stable at 1705 North Twelfth Street and took a valuable harness. Special Officer Herman arrested Joseph Steinhower alias Lee, a known harness thief with two prior sentences, held for further hearing in 1500 dollars bond.
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Charles Kasper
North Twelfth Street
Mr. Kasper
Mack
Herman
Joseph Steinhower
Lee
Cleary Knocks Dalton Out in Four Rounds
In Louisville on February 6 Mike Cleary of New York defeated Captain James Dalton of Chicago in four rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules. After two minutes forty eight seconds Cleary landed a powerful right under Dalton's ear, Dalton bled from the nose and was knocked senseless briefly. Gate receipts went to Cleary.
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Louisville
Mike Cleary
New York
James Dalton
Chicago
Whallen
Cleary
Dalton
Burke
Narrow Escape for Firemen at Arch Street Blaze
Fire on the second story of 512 Arch Street spread to the third floor as coal from a boiler dropped. Crews avoided injury when a timber collapse and boiler crash occurred. Fire extinguished with $1,000 loss charged to 8S. L. Woodman, shoe manufacturer.
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Arch Street
L. Woodman
Sentenced for Maintaining a Nuisance
John A. Wilhelm was found guilty of maintaining a nuisance for selling meat on the sidewalk at Eleventh and South streets and jailed for ten days by Judge Finletter. The court held that only farmers may legally sell meat on the sidewalk and imprisonment is required for violations. D. D. McGonigle also pleaded guilty and received the same sentence.
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John A. Wilhelm
Eleventh
South Streets
Finletter
D. D. McGonigle
Officer dismissed from Twenty third district after platform quarrel
A retired police officer from the Twenty third district boarded a Fifth street car, quarreled with the conductor, used profane language, and was removed. The incident was reported to the Mayor and the officer was discharged. Chief Stewart declines to name the discharged officer.
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Twenty-third Police District
Stewart
Dangers of Navigation Report Ships Suffer Ice Damage and Wreck
The schooner Henry from Port Spain arrived with a stove port and torn sails due to ice. The Russian bark Anna reports passing the wreck of a recently coppered vessel around latitude 45 55.34 and longitude 55.34 on January 2%" with abandonment noted.
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Henry
Port Spain
Anna
Bank loses 18500 in Morris warehouse case on notice
The Supreme Court affirmed the Judgment of Common Pleas No. 4 in the People's Bank v Etting & Groome on notice. The case, tracing to Morris in 1875, has generated much litigation and ends with the bank losing 18500 loaned on a warehouse receipt for 800 tons of iron in storage.
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Supreme Court
Judgment of Common Pleas
People’s Bank
Etting & Groome
Henry G. Morris
Morris
Barker Charges Not Sustained in DoJ Inquiry
A House sub committee examining J B Barker's allegations of irregularities in the First Comptroller's office will report the charges unsustained and that the Comptroller's office has been honestly run.
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Washingtion
House Committee On
Department of Justice
J. B. Barker
Comptroller’s
Comptroller's
Woman Beaten to Death In Randolph County Feud
Special dispatch reports from Hoover Hill that Mrs. Elizabeth Hancock went to collect a debt and was attacked by a woman and several friends, who beat her to death. The incident occurred in Randolph County as neighbors describe the assault and fatal outcome.
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Tax Times
Bareieu
Hoover Hill
Randolph County
Elizabeth Hancock
Boy Dies After Knife Accident in Centre Township
Special Dispatch to Tux Ties reports five year old Roupe of Centre township Greene county was playing with a knife when the blade slipped into his side near the heart. He cannot recover.
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Washington
Roupe
Centre Township
Greene County
City liable for sweep of injury verdict after open roadway fall
George W. Rogers won a $5,000 verdict against the city for permanent injuries from a fall into an open excavation at the Howard York street intersection. The suit alleged municipal negligence in failing to repair or safely cover the opening.
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George W. Rogers
Howard and
York Streets
Moe
Ocean Steamship Arrivals List From Major Ports
New York bound ships arrive from Glasgow and Hamburg with multiple vessels reported including Ethiopia from Glasgow India from Glasgow Wodan Lessing Rugia Rheola from Plymouth and Hamburg. Halifax sees Norwegian from Glasgow for Philadelphia. Liverpool reports British King from Philadelphia. Pa vonia from New York exits Fastnet off Fastnet.
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New York
Ethiopia
Glasgow
India
Hamburg
Wodan
Bordeaux
Lessing
Rugia
Rheola
Plymouth
Halifax
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Fastnet
Pavonia
Councilman Budd's Home Burglarized on Christian Street
Thief entered the residence of Councilman 8. P. Budd at 1615 Christian street on Thursday morning. The intruder was disturbed during the theft, gathered a plunder, and fled through a second-story window.
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Budd
P. Budd
Christian Street
Question of Law on Succession for Third District Surveyor
A question arises on electing a successor to D Hudson Shedaker Surveyor of the Third district who died within days of the election. The law requires the Sheriff to give twenty days notice of the election.
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D. Hudson Shedaker
Ex-Constable Bartlett Remanded for Trial
Ex-Constable Wharton Bartlett held on 1500 bail for attempted blackmail alleged by Jonathan Parr. He had a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Peires yesterday and was ordered remanded for trial.
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Bartlett
Wharton Bartlett
Jonathan Parr
Peires
Dynamiters Alert in Philadelphia Irish Movements
Reports circulated of a letter warning Irish groups in Philadelphia that informers track meetings and report to England. A planned welcome for Tynan sparked secret discussions, with a pool fund raised to aid in New York prosecutions and suspicions of undercover police activity and dynamite stockpiles among saloon networks.
Weather outlook for Middle Atlantic states and New York area
Indications point to fair weather in the Middle Atlantic states today with increasing cloudiness and light local snow at night. Temperature slowly rises with northerly winds shifting to east and south. barometer rising on the coast. In the New York and Philadelphia vicinity a daytime rise in temperature with fair weather on Sunday followed by light snows overnight. Yesterday at the Signal Office, the high was 31.4, low 13.1, mean 19.4.
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Middle Atlantic
New York
Philadelphia
Fires and Fairs Dot Late Winter Philadelphia News
Phil J Walsh had a handsome Kel lyville residence slightly damaged by an accidental fire yesterday. The annual convention of the Improved Order of Free Sons of Israel opens at Mennerchor Hall tomorrow. A masquerade ball by the Italian Democratic Club is set for Tuesday at Musical Fund Hall. Three trainloads of excursionists leave Philadelphia Wednesday to view Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Executors report Samuel C McCauley left $93,634.40 and Samuel Wood Sr of Gloucester City died from stove injuries. Catharine A Childs left $114,965.19 and an interest in Wilson Childs & Co. worth $22,708. Sixteen large chandeliers display at Girard College will be shipped to the New Orleans Exposition. Benjamin Thomas of 1010 Artome St faces trial for assault on Scooter ta of 2406 Sixth St. A Company men’s reception and dancing fill the First Unitarian Church. J B Lippincott will buy today’s First Unitarian Church property at Tenth and Locust. Daniel Gallagher’s print shop on Market and Kel streets suffered fire and water damage for about $3,000. John Wilson declined a seat on Select Council. Independents seek a replacement. Judgment entered against Horatio N Harbach on notes totalling $4,500. executions not issued. J W Daughaday, charged with obtaining $100 by false pretence from John L Themen, remains under inquiry.
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Phil J.walsh
Kellyville
Order of Free Sons of Israel
Mennerchor Hall
Italian Democratic Club
Musical Fund Hall
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Samuel C. McCauley
Sloan & McCauley
Gas Trust
Samuel Wood
Mercer Street
Gloucester City
Catharine A. Childs
Wilson Childs & Co
Girard College
Chestnut Street
Benjamin Thomas
Artome Street
Sixth Street
Ednandar
First Unitarian Church
Tenth and Locust Streets
Prchaser
J. B. Lippincott
Chestnut
Daniel Gallagher
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