Military Spy Le Caron Claims Dual Pay From Irish Societies and Government
Special cable from London reports Major Henri Le Caron, a military spy, boasting a lifetime of secret work for both the British government and Irish organizations. He details a sharp memory, past mutinies, and says he warned of the Canadian raid while aiding authorities against Fenian movements. He cites widespread Irish fundraising corruption, naming Alexander Sullivan and Michael Boland, with Boland found guilty and Sullivan acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
N.Y. Herald
London
Tres
Henri le Caron
Major le Caron
le Caron
France
Anderson
Philadelphia
Negley
Colchester
O’brien
America
Alexander Sullivan
New York City
Michael Boland
Sullivan
Boland
O'Donovan Rossa
John Devoy
How He Got Information as a Practicing Physician
A former physician describes methods used to travel and operate drugstores in Illinois and Brace Hill while posing as a wholesale agent. He denies prison discharge rumors from 1868 and mutiny claims, cites Senator Bacon's knowledge, and questions Irish Party influence in U S politics. He references dynamite conventions and James A Garfield in relation to Irish issues.
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Braidwood
Brace Hill
United States
Illinois
America
London
Illinois State
C. H. Bacon
Irish Patriotic Party
Chicago
E. O’meagher Condon
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Parnell
I am a trained spy and will face future dangers
I justify all military spies and accept consequences for my actions. I will not reveal future plans or locations. I deny settling in Chicago or visiting Ireland. I admit Henry Le Caron is a false name, used for a year and legalized by an Illinois court, chosen in youth for a fanciful purpose and kept for my wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ireland
Henry le Caron
Illinois
Three Women Murdered in Glenville Iowa
A deadly shooting in Glenville Iowa leaves Mrs Philip Chemleke, her sister Mary, and Mrs Elijah Davis dead. Joseph Chemleke, a 1 year old suspect, is found dead near the scene after the killings and suicide. Investigators pursue the double homicide and the related arrest theories in Mason City reports.
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Mason Ciry
Iowa
Glenville
Mino
Joseph Chemleke
Philip Chemileke
Mary
Elijah Davis
Davis
Klein Returns From Samoa Denies Leading Revolt
San Francisco report on February 16 states John C. Klein an American newspaper correspondent who witnessed the Samoa battle against Germans but did not lead or participate as a combatant. He was seized by Germans under martial law but rescued by Americans and boarded the Mariposa bound for San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Australia
Samoan
John C. Klein
Berlin
Klein
Samoa
Apia
Mullan
Man of War
Nipsic
Tamesese
United States
Fritze
Barnea
Pinkerton captures Mike’s Italian accomplices in murder case
Pinkerton agents report the arrest in Nicastro Italy of Vincenzo Villella and Giuseppe BerVinino, wanted in the Wilkesbarre murder case of J B McClure and Hugh Flanigan. Villella carried $1000. extradition papers are secured for trial.
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Red-nose
Mike
J. B. McClure
Hugh Flanigan
Wilkesbarre
Italy
Vincenzo Villella
Nicastro
Catanzo
Guissepe Bergineno
Pinkerton
Villella
Beyvineno
Pinkertons
State Appropriations Favorable Actions by House Committee
Harrisburg February 16 The House committee has favorably acted on numerous appropriations for institutions and projects including Soldiers orphans schools five hundred thousand dollars Erie Soldiers Home one hundred eighty seven thousand three hundred Western Penitentiary one hundred forty one thousand to transport soldiers to Gettysburg for monument dedication fifty thousand Pittsburgh Homeopathic Hospital deficits and maintenance thirty six thousand five hundred Allegheny General Hospital sixteen thousand Pennsylvan ia Institution for Instruction of the Blind one hundred two thousand Eastern Penitentiary forty three thousand Northern Home for Friendless Children fifteen thousand Board of Charities fourteen thousand six hundred School of Industrial Art Philadelphia twenty thousand Medico Chirurgical Society Philadelphia fifty thousand State Board of Agriculture nine thousand burial vault enlargement Scott Legion Philadelphia three thousand to establish State boundary lines eight thousand to provide geological map six thousand Home for the Friendless Erie five thousand Huntingdon Reformatory until regular appropriation eight thousand atlas preparation for districts nine hundred. Bills negated include 200000 for a State lunatic hospital Beaver Brae Laf? and Wills Eye Hospital Philadelphia.
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the Times
Harrisburg
House
Erie
Western Penitentiary
Gettysburg
Pittsburg
Allegheny General Hospital
Pennsylvania Institution For Instruction of the Blind
Phila
Eastern Penitentiary
Northern Home
Board of Charities
School of Industrial Art
Philadelphia
Medico -Chirurgical Society
State Board of Agriculture
Beaver
Wills Eye Hospital
A Millionaire’s Insomnia Jumps From Sleeper Window
John H. Haines of Boston a millionaire partner in the Edgar Thomson Steel Works leaped through a Pullman sleeper window on a Western express during an insomnia induced mental lapse. He was found atop a freight car in the East yard with concussion and amnesia. His son accompanied him. some fear it was an attempt on his own life while en route to a conference with Andrew Carnegie.
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the Times
Altoona
John H. Haines
Boston
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Western Express
Haines
Andrew Carnegie
Miners Convene to Meet DLW Directors in New York
A Scranton convention of Delaware Lackawanna and Western Coal Company miners approved sending a delegation to New York to negotiate a reversal of ownership dispute with company directors. General Master Workman and others were invited to attend the conference with representatives from nearby unions. Judge Butler affirms in Weer Cuperna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkfsbarre
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Company
Scranton
New York
Frome
Mike Rizello murder case delayed for new trial ruling
Wilkesbarre February 16 Michael Rizello alias Red Nose Mike convicted of the McClure Paymaster and Hugh Flanigan murders had sentencing postponed as defense moved for a new trial. Defense claim juror Joseph Hart expressed bias. court granted rule to show cause why a new trial should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Wilkesbarre
Michael Rizzello
Red-Nose Mike
Paymaster McClure
Hugh Flanigan
Lynch
Mike
Joseph Hart
Hart
Rudolf's Tragic Death Mystery Version Emerges
The Frankfurter Zeitung prints what it calls the authentic account of Rudolf's death. It says Rudolf planned exile rather than crown succession after Baroness Verscera's marriage. on January 29 she vanished, the Crown Prince disappeared, and that night the forester Werner found both bodies in his hut. The Baroness took strychnine and Rudolf shot himself with Werner's gun.
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the Times
N. Y. Herald
CoLoeng
Frankfurter Zeitung
Rudolf
Verscera
Count Hoyos
Werner
Representative Prohibition Convention to Convene in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, February 16. The state convention of the friends of the prohibitory amendment will meet in the Opera House on Tuesday. Ex Chief Justice Agnew is among expected attendees, with John Fulton and A. A. Stevens among the leaders. A Monday conference will lay out convention business and prospects for harmony.
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the Times
Harrisburg
The
Friends of the
Butler
Toni Abel Hn
Minority Report Attacks Senate Panama Canal Resolution
Representative Norwood of Georgia releases a detailed minority report denouncing the House move on the Panama Canal resolution as immature and improper. He argues the measure usurps treaty power and misstates the Monroe doctrine, asserting Congress never sanctioned the doctrine and that the aim is political, not commercial. The report notes prior knowledge of De Lesseps and ongoing canal progress.
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Washineton
Norwood
Georgia
Senate
Congress
United States
House of Con
Monroe
Polk
Coonderice
France
Unitedes
de Lesseps
Paris
Miss Marlowe Leaves Chicago for Boston Engagement
Ada Dow, Miss Marlowe’s mentor and trainer, recovers after skull surgery from a Chicago Opera House accident. Dow’s improved condition delays Marlowe’s Boston engagement as she remains under care, while Marlowe continues to rise in dramatic stardom with Dow’s guidance and behind the scenes support.
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Miss Marlowe
Chicago
Boston
THE
TIMES
Ada Dow
Chicago Opera House
Barney
Miss Dow
Julia Marlowe
Sarer
Jefferson
Maree
Roe
Miss
Tlepountie
Windom Visited Harrison Aide Likely Cabinet Pick
Ex Secretary Windom arrived in Indianapolis greeted by Private Secretary Halford and met with the President-elect. He would not confirm cabinet plans, but locals believe he is chosen for Secretary of the Treasury under Harrison, with New passing over and Miller discussed for Attorney General. Blaine’s influence is seen as steering the cabinet lineup, causing mixed reaction among local politicians.
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TIMES
Indianapolis
Windom
Minnesota
Union
Halford
Harrison
Tion
Treasury
New
W. H. Miller
Department of Justice
Blaine
Yale Graduates Banquet in New York Honors Athletic Victories
New York graduates of Yale University hosted a Delmonico banquet with over four hundred guests. Ex Judge Henry B. Howland presided among notable attendees including Isaac H. Bromley and Chauncey M. Depew. Toasts celebrated Yale athletic teams and notable eras like the Eight of 88 and Nine of 88.
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New York
Yale University
Delmonico’s
Henry B. Howland
New Haven College
Isaac H. Bromley
Edmund ©. Stedman
George de Forest Lord
Chauncey M. Depew
Sidney E. Mo’ J
Wager Swayne
Bosehe CG
Jackson
Ramtaratia D. Silliman
Henry H. Winthrop
Edwards Pierrepont
Augustus R. McDonough
W. M
Brewster
Yale
Professor Richards
Gol
R. J. Cook
Walter C. Camp
A. A. Stage
W. H. Corbin
Henry 8. Brooks, Jr
John Mason Brown
Girls In Blue
Edward C. Mason
William K. Townsend
William P. Stille
Pottsville Iron and Steel workers mull wage cut talks
In Pottsville on February 16 the Fishback Rolling Mill staff met over a proposed ten to fifteen percent pay cut. No strike was declared yet, but workers voted to suspend operations while negotiating a compromise. About six hundred to seven hundred operatives are affected.
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Pottsville
Pottsville Iron and Steel Company
Fishback
Prohibition Group Chooses Delegate for Harrisburg Meet
At Gettysburg Prohibition Association last night Professor P. M. Bible of Gettysburg College was chosen as delegate to the Harrisburg convention on February 19. Arrangements were made for a county prohibition meeting next Saturday.
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Prohibition
the Times
Gettysburg
Prohibition Eee Association
P. M. Bible
Gettysburg College
Harrisburg
Panama Laborers Discharged From Canal Works
Panama reports a large number of laborers discharged from the canal works. Most headed to the West Indies Costa Rica and Chile. Limited work remains on all sections and total dispensation not expected until mid March.
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Panama
West Indies
Costa Rica
Chile
Fragmentary 19th Century News Items From OCR Output
A scattered OCR snippet mentions the US steamer Kearsarge sailing from Montevideo to Norfolk, a funeral in Cazenovia New York, unfounded rumors of King Leopold illness, Manchester fire losses, and consular appointments in New York San Francisco plus stock exchange activity. Some lines are garbled and incomplete.
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United States
Kearsarge
Montevideo
Norfolk
You Fairchild
Cazenovia
N. Y
King Leopold
Manchester
England
Ware Omentare
Nized Fujii Taboro
Vates S
New York
Kawagita Toshisuka
Japan
The Coming Week For Parnellites In Critical Test
London dispatch reports the Irish party and Gladstone in suspense over forged letters amid Piggott and Labouchere revelations. Soames testified Labouchere offered £1,000 to induce perjury, jeopardizing Parnellites' case. Labouchere’s role provokes Home Rule supporters who trusted him. The outcome hinges on whether Piggott testifies and the veracity of Soames’s account.
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Soames
Times
Piggott
Labouchere
Parnellites
Proof Not Forlorn as Parnellites Lose Key Testimony
The article analyzes the lack of direct proof against the Parnellites over forged letters. It notes no man in reserve can prove authorship, cites Piggott as central, and discusses Labouchere and Times reliance. It previews next week’s scene as Piggott may be produced and the defense unfolds.
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the Times
N. Y. Herald
London
Parnellites
Gladstone
Parnell
Times
Piggott
Labouchere
Labby
Parnellite
Houston
Mr. Parnell
Charles Russell
Soames
Sir Charles
George Lewis
England
Municipal Elections War North Ward Battles In 1889
The city votes Tuesday to elect twelve Select Council and sixty-eight Common Council members, with school directors and constables. A light campaign ends as parties plan tickets, stickers and money. McClain Republicans versus Democrats dominate early battles across wards, with notes on specific candidates and ward dynamics.
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Select Council
McClain
James P. Park
United Democracy
Monroe
McCullen
Harry Hunter
Key
Frank Schanz
Alexander Reinstine
Dem
Lemuel McMichael
Disston
B. J. Devlin
John Smith
Common Council
George E. McLoughlin
John Alburger
BE. J. Johnson
Constable
James F. Larkin
Gerber
Democratic Committee
Eighth Ward
Democrats
Larkin
Thomas H Galagher
DR. Moffet
Ellis Ewell
Bernard Green
Ewell
Edward J. Devlin
Boyle-Fow
Devlin
Samuel Macdonnel
Andrew Zane
David H. Lane
A. Elwood Jones
Isaac Wilde
Select
Wil Ham G
Batrekip
Wilde
Jones
George
Thomas Meehan
Samuel Y. Heebnr
Edwards
Heebner
Powers
Edwin
Stuart
Harrity
Samuel Josephs
John White
Samuel Stewart
Thomas Pane
Frank A. Ha
Our Ball Players in Naples
The item reports on American baseball figures in Naples with notes from The New York Herald dated January 16, 1889. It hints at players, teams, and events in Italy, reflecting the era's sport journalism and transatlantic baseball interest.
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Naples
TIMES
N.Y. Herald
Ex-Senator Wright Fights Orphan School Closures
Special Telegram from Harrisburg reports ex Senator Wright opposing the closure of Soldiers' Orphans' Schools. He defends the current system, seeks retention of McAllisterville oversight, and opposes placing children under a governor appointed commission beginning June 1. He favors shutting all schools by 1895 but backs reopening efforts with Inspector Greer in Erie.
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Times Harrrissarg
Wright
House
Kauffman
McAllisterville
Erie
Greer
Grand Army of the Ublic Encemrares
Uniontowns Municipal Fight Nominates Officials
In Ustoxtown on February 16 the Republicans nominated Burgess Jesse Reed for a fourth term and A. S. Bowlby for Tax Collector. The Democrats countered with Burgess nominee John G. Stevens and William Husted for Tax Collector.
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Uniontown
the Times
Ustoxtown
Burgess Jesse Reed
A. S. Bowlby
John G. Stevens
Burgess
William Husted
Daniel E Shalkop Dead After Illness at 43
Daniel E Shalkop, a well known local merchant, died of consumption at age 43. He leaves two children. A banquet was hosted by Senor Armijo this evening in honor of Perry Belmont, the newly appointed United States Minister, with invitations extended to representatives of other American governments.
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Daniel E. Shalkop
the Times
LigFteep
Mistwite
Perry Belmont
Mapu
Senor Armijo
United States
Off to Lexington Bright Stars of the Turf to Be Sold This Week
A Philadelphia party traveled by special B&O train to Lexington Kentucky for a major three week horse sale. Key figures include E L Robinson owner of four fast trotters and bidder for Bell Boy, with sales of 800 horses and three stock farms expected. Bell Boy, 6, set records as a three year old and may reach high bids alongside notable stallions such as Blue Grass Hambletonian Electwood and Wha on.
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Wis
Seld
William B. Smith
Smith & Russell
Third Street
Spruce
Smith
Russell
Lexington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Philadelphia
Fred Gerber
Internal Revenue
George Scattergood
Gentlemen’s Driving Park
E. L. Robinson
William de Haven
William Hunt
United Cab Company
A. L
Girard House
Bessie M
Sallie C
Rufus
Dan D
Mr. Robinson
Twenty- Third Street
Market
Bell Boy
Henry C. Smith
Fashion Stud Farm
Trenton
Colonel Bruge
New York
Robert Bonner
Robert Steel
Cedar Park
American
W. T. Woodward
California
Antevolo
Nutwood
Electwood
Electioneer
Thirty Patti Nights to Open in New York Next December
Marcus R Mayer returned from Craig y Nos Castle Wales where he signed for thirty Patti grand opera performances in the United States Canada and Mexico. The first week of December 1889 will start in New York City. Mayer also arranged eight weeks of French plays with George Edwardes for Coquelin and Sarah Bernhardt engagements beginning May 27 and June 24.
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the Times
N. ¥. Herald
London
Marcus R. Mayer
Craig Y Nos Castle
Wales
Mme
Adelina Patti Nicolini
Henry E. Abbey
States
Canada
Mexico
New York City
Mr. Mayer
George Edwardes
Big Fire Hits Montreal Foundry and Elevator
Fire at Peck Benny Co foundry on Mill street destroyed the building. Loss about 100000 with insurance. Fire then spread to a grain elevator owned by James Mc Dougall, water pressure failed and upper sections burned. Total loss around 150000. Two persons reportedly died in the elevator blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Peck, Benny, & Co
Mill Street
James McDougall
West Jersey Engineer Heroically Holds Post Amid Express Crash
February 16. A West Jersey down express near May's Landing suffered a broken connecting rod and a detached driving wheel. Engineer Bodell remained at the throttle, saving a potential catastrophe as the cab and parlor car were badly damaged but the train kept moving toward the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Atlantic Orry
West Jersey
Bodell
Weather Outlook Indicates Rain and Warmer Temperatures
Indications for today point to rain and warmer conditions with easterly winds. Temperature yesterday serves as a reference for the expected rise, suggesting a mild finish to the day.
Rupert and Bloomsburg Railroad Awarded to John Jamison
The Rupert and Bloomsburg Railroad contract is awarded to John Jamison. The Cumberland Valley Railroad’s oldest engineer Charles 8 r dies of typhoid pneumonia. Ice harvests surge with large shipments to Philadelphia. Reading Iron Works pipe mill closes indefinitely due to lack of orders. nearly one hundred workers affected. Diphtheria rages around Emaus Berks county with several deaths reported in the past week. In Lehigh deaths are very numerous. William Snyder of Uniontown died after a self harm attempt in Kansas City following a spree. Antonio A the Italian shoemaker involved in an incident surrendered.
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Rupert and
Bloomsburg
John Jamison
Charles 8 R
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
Reading Iron Works
Emaus
Berke County
Lehigh
William Snyder
Uniontown
Kansas City
Antonio A
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Mikes
M'Clure
Flanigan
Dougherty
Linden
Charles McFadden
Arch Street
Bervineno
Jersey City
Villélla
Department of State
Washin
McClure
Chivasaco
Bevvineno
Francesca Chivaiaco
Washington Avenue
Banca Roma
South Seventh Street
McFadden
Chivaiaco
Buter
Weer Cuperna
Judge Butler
Yale College
Piggotts
Cutting
Azel Brook Collery
Pda
Wz & Co
John Nichols
Ban Hy
Ured
William Schwab
NichoUt
Schwab
Nichol
Bethlehem
Counold
Newark
Thomas B. Peddie
Cas
Edinburgh
Tru
Con
Papa
Sory
Prince Lo
Crisp
Rams
Gregu Costars
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