Beatty Returned to Pittsburg After Habeas Corpus Hearing
Louisvillian Beatty is taken by Pinkertons to Pittsburg amid a habeas corpus battle. He denies the Dempsey charge, claims secrecy and unfair treatment, and says he will tell his story in court. Investigators guard, transfer via Indiana and Cincinnati routes, with Davidson and Gallagher figures in the poisoning plot under scrutiny.
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Cock Nolan
Homestead
Wee
Louisquin
Jackson
Robert J. Beatty
Cornegie
Pittsburg
Torrow
Pinkerton
Pat Farrell
Seville
Estin
E. Breck
Petty
Allegheny County
Beatty
Farrell
Louisville
Kohn
Pat Poerrell
Breck
Hecho
Tee
Pat Gallenber
Pattison
Jows
Nebody
Jeau
Gallagher
Eoe
W. J. Brennen
Pat Gallagher
Davidson
Peatty
Workman
Dempsey
Ford
Hetty
Pinkertons
Nellie Hardson
Carnegie
Cincinnati
Middle Stream
Ohio
Pentey
Florida
Daniel Dougherty
Louisville Typographical Union
Circuit Court
Joe O'Neal
Matt O'Doherty
Beatty on Trial Over Poisoning Allegations at Homestead
Detectives testified that Robert Beatty faced a Pittsburg warrant for poisoning Homestead workers. Identification proceedings in Louisville identified Beatty, with Judge Jackson ruling identity sufficient. Defense argued lack of corroborating evidence while noting Pinkerton involvement and anticipated further arrests.
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Jackson
Beatty
Patrick J. Farrell
O'Neal
Louisville
O'Doherty
Pitt
Dempsey Denies Poisoning Charge in Homestead Case
Master Workman Hugh F. Dempsey of District Assembly No. 5 Knights of Labor rejected mass charges tied to Patrick Gallagher’s confession. He asserted he had no connection to the alleged poisoning of non union workers at the Homestead mills and denied giving anyone to them.
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Hugh F. Dempsey
Knights of Labor
Patrick Gallagher
Homestead
Homestead Mills
Statement of Innocence From Detained Individual
The speaker declares innocence, says they have not met with a lawyer yet, and will present evidence when time is right. They emphasize no other statements will be made at this stage.
Man suspects poison at Homestead mills from meals
William Nolan, known in Pittsburg sports circles, claims workers at Carnegie mills in Homestead fell ill after breakfasts last summer. He says restaurant No 6 saw the worst sickness and links it to possible poisoning linked to Gallagher and mill conditions, noting broader illness among cooks and waiters.
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William Nolan
Homestead
Pittsburg
Homestead Mills
Nolan
Homestead Mill
Carnegie Mills
Davey
Brown
Schlosser
Patrick Gallagher
Gallagher
Cleveland Is Mum After Reform Club Dinner
In New York several Congressmen who attended the Reform Club dinner met with Mr. Cleveland and allies to gauge the political wind. Despite careful questioning on Cabinet, patronage, and policy, they left Washington uninformed and unable to discern Cleveland's future intentions. An eyewitness reports Cleveland and friends offered no clear direction on the Cabinet or governing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnisdon
New York
Cleveland
Whitney
Washington
Lodz midwife sentenced for murdering over 100 infants
Bedwarska the midwife of Lodz was convicted of murdering more than 100 babies and given one year in prison. Public outrage rose as influential patrons allegedly mitigated the punishment, with 111 infant remains found buried and the killer having operated for nearly two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Perexsauns
Bedwarska
Lodz
Army Bill Referred in Reichstag to 35-Member Committee
The first reading debate of the army bill continued as Dr Sonia moved and the bill was referred to a 35 member Reichstag committee for consideration.
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BenLig
Sonia
Reichstag
Briggs Defends Reason At New York Presbytery Session
Prof Briggs dominated today's New York Presbytery session defending reason as a fountain of divine authority. He argued the Westminster Confession allows his view and urged that the prosecution omits his definition, while warning against adding modern dogmatisms to essential scriptures. He praised the Salvation Army's aims and warned that denying church authority risks damning many groups.
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New York
Briggs
Booth
Salvation Army
Eople
Westminster Divines
Presbyterian Church
Society of Friends
The
Baptists
Reason
Church
Bri
Blaine on His Deathbed in Washington Stay
Special dispatch reports James G. Blaine near death after long illness. Lungs failing and California trip abandoned due to weakness. Rev Father Ducey’s visit fuels talk Blaine may die a Catholic, following his devout mother’s faith.
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California
Associated Press
New York
Washington
James G. Blaine
E G. Janeway
Blaine
Pasadena
Cal
Father Ducey
Mr. Blaine
Blaine Rumor of Catholic Conversion Denied by Family
A rumor that James G. Blaine joined the Catholic Church spreads from Wasutsodtox as Father Ducey and Cardinal Gibbons visited the Blaine residence. The Blaine family and close friends deny any affiliation or plans, while one longtime confidant says Blaine is gravely ill and rarely seen except by family.
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Gibbons and Ducey
James G. Blaine
Dlaines
Hitts
Hales
Sony
Blaine
Father Ducey
Cardinal Gibbons
James G. Blaine, Jr
Washington
Ntti
Mr. Blaine
TWO OUTLAWS LESS on a Virginia Mine
A Hogan s station mine office ordeal ends with two dead gang members and a wounded desperado. In Big Stone Gap a mob attacked the Daisy iron mine, H S Monteiro wrestled control, two shotguns used, two bodies removed, Morgan said wounded, sheriff hunts.
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St. Louis
Big Stone Gap
Daisy
Hogan’s Station
H. S. Monterio
Monterio
Monteiro
Hogan
Rush Morgan
Jonesville
Lee County
Morgan
A Nobleman's Daughter Dies After Fall From Window
Nellie McNamara known as Mrs Eleanor Cole daughter of Sir Johnston Littledale died in county hospital from injuries after a fall from a window. Daughter of a High Court official who had a divorce from Frank F Cole of Chicago. alimony unpaid. Lawyers still seek the awarded alimony following the failed marriage and move to collect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McNamara
Eleanor Cole
Sir Johnston Littledale
High Court of Justice
Frank F. Cole
Chicago
Actresses Called Down by Ohio Landlords
Southern Ohio landlords take action against theater workers for unpaid hotel bills. Laura Bizgar of the Trip to Chinatown company was arrested, followed by Lottie Forbes of Two Old Cronies who left Dayton owing 11 dollars to Phillips House. Forbes was jailed with no bond due to illness and prior injuries from her husband, James Harrigan.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Laura Bizgar
Chinatown
Lottie Forbes
Dayton
Phillips House
Miss Forbes
James Harrigan
Whisky Trust Raises Whisky Prices Again
Louisville reports the Whisky Trust issues another circular, lifting whisky prices amid ongoing market actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
The
Whisky Trust
Labor's About Face in AFL Remains Split Over Unions
The American Federation of Labor debates plan to form national or international unions after seven local crafts unite. The committee also considers limiting military and judicial powers and promoting ballot campaigns over strikes. The Pittsburg theaters Duquesne and Alvin face non union status if they refuse the scale by January 1.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Resolutiona
Gompers
Henry W. Blair
New Hampshire
Blair
Manholic Church
Committee On Law
Waiters’ Alliance
Pittsburg
General Committee
Duquesne and Alvin
Cleveland Sewing Machine Iron Workers’ Union
National Sewing Machine Iron Workers
Con
E. J. Baker
Ethical Culture Society
Chicago
Anti Quay Resolution Tabled At State Grange Session
Hargisburg December 14 The State Grange morning session opened with county call resolutions A Armstrong county delegate denounced Senator Quay for neglect of duties and backed ex representative A L Taggart for the Senate Friends of Quay and Taber helped table the measure Other resolutions urged higher public school funding state publications and general reforms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargisburg
Armstrong County
Quay
A. L. Taggart
United States Senate
Friends of
Tabear
Pay dispute risks Hocking Valley mines strike
In the Hocking Valley a price dispute over double shift entry driving in machine mines escalates as miners demand 40 cents per cubic yard while operators offer 25 to 23 cents. Arbitration fails. executives meet but no agreement. A partial or general shutdown seems likely as tensions rise and past strikes loom.
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CoLtumnats
Hocking Valley
Hey
Quay's greyhound shot after savage attack on Beaver lady
The Quay greyhound, noted as a dangerous animal, attacked Mrs Scroggs of Beaver tearing a cheek and injuring her severely. The dog was shot this morning after previous attacks.
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Beaver Fats
Quay
Will Harshis
Dr. Scroggs
Beaver
Harsha
Panic At Shepard School Injures Forty In Coffee Steam
In St Louis at the Shepard School pupils in an upper room caused a panic when a pot of coffee boiled over on a stove. Steam sprayed the room, children rushed to exits, many jumped from windows, but police report no serious injuries though about 40 pupils suffered bruises.
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St. Louis
Shepard School
Marine
Winnebago Streets
Big New York Steel Plant to Move to McKeesport
McKeesport, Pa December 14. Leading business men report favorable prospects for an East ern iron and steel company to relocate a 5 million dollar plant employing over 4,000 workers to a Monongahela River site two miles above the city. Plans for spring relocation are nearly finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McKeesport
Great Eastern Iron and Steel Company
New York City
Monongahela River
Mepohcen
King May Be Pardoned After Governor Plea
H. Clay King pleads with Governor Buchanan for her husband’s liberty in Nashville Tennessee. The outcome remains uncertain though Indianapolis advocates expect a pardon for the slayer of David H. Posten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
H. Clay King
Buchanan
Indy
David H. Posten
Western Flint Glass Association Sets Factory Closures
The Western Flint Glass Association met at the Grand Pacific Hotel to reaffirm Pittsburgh prices from November 16. It was unanimously decided to close the factories on December 9 and not reopen until January 9. No new specifications were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Western Flint Glass Association
Grand Pacific Hotel
Todsy
Pittsburg
Gray-Shepard suit sparks courtroom farce in New York
In a crowded Supreme Court session Judge Parker hears Colonel Shepard defend himself as sober and exhausted by duties while Col Ingersoll questions his conduct. A cancelled check memorandum and Everett House drinking episode trigger laughter as witnesses dispute Shepard’s state that night.
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Ingersoll
New York
Parker
Supreme Court
Shepard
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Parsons
Gray
Mr. Parsons
Colonel Ingersoll
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Pinkertont
Carnegie Company
Nellie Hudson
Asoner
Aw. T. Lindsay
J A Thompson
Commonwealth
O’neil Delf Xn Witeean
Dole
Joe Sevilla
Pinkerton Force
Mr. Oha
Robert Beatty
Thin Kent
Matt Kavanaugh
Dob Beatty
Brislin
Alderman McMasters
James Iskarl
Quakers
Virginia
Committee OF the Federation
New Jersey
Cap Or d'Alene
Federation
M'Keesport
St, Shepard
McClare
Saratoga
Warner Miller
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