Dempsey Held for Poisoning Amid Labor Probe
Hugh F. Dempsey master workman of Knights of Labor District 3 is held on bail for complicity in Homestead poisonings. Attorney L K Porter and Detective Beltzhoover move the case as District Attorney Burleigh orders information against Dempsey Davidson and Gallagher. Burleigh vows a speedy thorough investigation including alleged misconduct by a doctor and a druggist.
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Hugh F. Dempsey
Knights of Labor
Dempsey
McMaster
L. K. Porter
Thomas Deleney
Porter
Mr. Dempsey
McMasters
Delaney
Thomas Delaney
K of L
Pat Farrell
Farrell
Harry Beltzhoover
Burleigh
J. M. Davidson
F Patrick Gallagher
T Beltzhoover
MecMasters
Gallagher
Oaee
William E. Griffiths
Griffiths
Patrick Farrell
Davidson
Breck
Carnegie Company
Poisoning charges loom in Carnegie Howestead cases
The report describes indictments of Dempsey and others for murder by poison connected to the Howestead strike. Writs and grand jury actions are anticipated, with statements about alleged poisoning deaths and the Carnegie Company viewing these as major criminal proceedings.
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Dempsey
Davidson
Gallagher
William E. Griffiths
Hugh F. Dempsey
Carnegie Company
Howestead
Poisoned food deaths widen Homestead strike turmoil
Details emerge of Frank Tall Tull a Carnegie Company watchman dying in North Carolina after poisoning claims tied to non union workers food. The case sparks fear among remnants of Homestead strikers as District Attorney Burleigh targets leaders Dempsey and Davidson. David Lynch council member facing arrest is reported in Philadelphia.
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Carnegie Company
Dempsey
North Carolina
McDowell
Szingei
Homestead
Frank Tull
David Lynch
Philadelphia
Frank Tall
Tull
Coal and Iron Police
Dhis
Burleigh
J. M. Davidson
Atrikera David Lynch
First Ward
Poison Mystery Surrounds Lewis Szinger Death at Homestead Mills
Coroner McDowell orders a thorough inquiry into Szinger’s death after a post mortem reveals inflamed stomach and congested kidneys with ulcerated liver. Authorities expect analyses by Hunt and Clapp to determine poison and timing, while doctors’ testimony at the inquest centers on the autopsy findings. Szinger lived with a Munhall Hollow cousin who recalls stomach pains and vomiting before illness.
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McDowell
Lewis Szinger
Homestead Mills
Hunt & Clapp
Szinger
Munhall Hollow
Slinger
Blaine Near Death as Overwork Feeds Illness
Washington reports James G Blaine on his deathbed after prolonged illness linked to overwork and kidney troubles. Family and Congress show sorrow as doctors warn recovery is unlikely with end possible at any moment.
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Pisfatcs
Washington
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Mrs. Blaine
Damrosch
Harret Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
Emmons
Big Red House
Abigail Dodge
Gail Hamilton
America
Blake
Vibe Fentetoan
Bising
Brennen Seeks Release in Warne Murder Case
W J Brennen applied yesterday before Judge Stowe for release from jail on charges of complicity in the murder of Sylas Warne. A hearing is set for Saturday morning at 0 30.
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W. J. Brennen
Stowe
Eee
Sylas Warne
Henry
Irish Leaders Agree Sign Order to Release Paris Fund
Paris fund release agreement signed in Lorper with Mears Dillon Davitt and Harrington to jointly award old claims not exceeding £214,000. Dillon and Davitt to award the remainder. Paris fund details come from the Paris correspondent via The Nae.
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Lorper
Nae
Paris
Mears
Dillon
Davitt
Harrington
Messrs
Wagoner Nominated for Mayor and Keifer for Treasurer
In Jousstowys on December 19 special edition Democrats nominated Dr George W Wagoner for mayor and George Keifer for treasurer with Wagoner pledging firm city governance and an end to Mugwumps.
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Jousstowys
George W. Wagoner
Democrats
George Keifer
Wagoner
Condition of Mr Blaine and Vital Status
The report notes he is alive and outlines his fragile condition. Cordials and liquid nourishment sustain him as attendants aid his movements. It cautions Mr Blaine may not live 12 hours and perhaps survive four days, though that is doubtful.
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Blaine
Two Homestead Reports Expected From Investigation Committee
WashIndex Dec 18 Special The Homestead Investigation Committee of the House will meet tomorrow to decide on a report. One faction argues Pinkertons cannot be constitutionally interfered with by Congress and that states should act. The other supports Bynum asserting Congress may legislate to curb private armed groups invading states.
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Washindex
Homestead
House
Judge Oates
Congress
Bynum
Indiana
United States
Baron de Reinach Involved in Panama Canal Financing
Panama Canal Company liquidator Monchicourt testified before the Parliamentary Investigating Committee detailing Baron de Reinach 1888 payments totaling 1 Million dollars described as advertising underwriting and lottery bond assistance He said the funds financed Baron de Reinach’s efforts to push through a parliamentary loan bill and the Panama Canal Lottery bonds.
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Baron de Reinach
Panama Canal Company
M. Monchicourt
Treasry
Syndiexe
MM. Monchicourt
Baron de Keinach
Tamman y Hall Declares No Demands on Cleveland
New York Dec 19 Tammany Hall chairmen stated there are no demands for federal patronage from the organization. He ensured full Democratic support for President Cleveland and said appointments would be satisfactory to Tammany regardless of who is named. He added no requests for office would be made and pledged loyalty as in past political backing.
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New York
Secia
Tammany Hall
Cleveland
Vroker
73 Days Without Food at Reform School
James Still’s 73 day fast at the Reform School in Sew Buounswien New Jersey continues with him performing daily tasks and drawing. Attendants and residents regard the fast as genuine while Dr Zandt, the school physician, says Still has surpassed all known fasting records.
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Buounswien
N. J
James Still
Reform School
Mythet
Zandt
VANDALS ESCAPE INDIANAPOLIS DISPATCH
Morgan county grand jury meeting at Martinsville to probe desecration of soldiers graves at Hall Wilbur and Monrovia adjourned without indictments. The investigation drew many witnesses but yielded no concrete culprits despite extensive inquiries and rumored leads.
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Indianapolis
Morgan County
Martinsville
Hall
Wilbur
Monrovia
Train Bandits Indicted Soon After Special Grand Jury
Hustimoeros West Virginia December 19 The special grand jury met at 11 30 am and heard judge Harvey outline duties. By 5 30 pm indictments were returned against Tom Collins and Burrel Forgey for murder in the first degree and attempted robbery. The chance of a quick trial before Christmas grows as Forgey’s father declines to hire defense counsel and the State plans to appoint one.
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Hustimoeros
W. Va
Harvey
Tom Collins
Burrel Forgey
Meee
Christman
Forgey
Dynamite Attack on Zion Parsonage in Cherokee
An early morning dynamite blast damaged the Zion parsonage at Cherokee. Elder John Patterson and family occupied the home. the weapon exploded, shattering windows and causing destruction. The assailant targets a son known for active enforcement of prohibition law in the city.
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Zion Parsonage
John Patterson
Ason of
Debated Monetary Conference Faces Cohesion Struggles
Report from Brusses notes American delegation divisions and European reactions. It says protests from home hindered silver purchase plans, while bi metal options gain traction if an equitable scheme emerges next summer.
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Brusses
America
Rothechild
United States
Mothschild
Europe
Dispatch
Jones
Congress
London
Cleveland
Fire kills deputy treasurer son after city shortfall exposed
In St Louis a fire at City Treasurer Michael Foerster’s office preceded the suicide of his son Edward Foerster, the First Assistant Treasurer. Investigators report a minimum 63,000 shortfall and possible forged notes tied to prior forgeries. The case draws attention to control failures and suspected neglect of duty by the City Controller.
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St. Louis
Michael Foerster
Edward Foerster
Foeratel
Treasury Fund
Michael Foersater
Yow
Foerster
Bon
Eddie
Joh & Stevenson
Gabel
Baim
William Freudenau
Treassurer
Shane
Oldest Kentucky Pensioner Dies Near Louisville
The Rev. George Rogers aged 99 and likely the oldest pensioner in the state died this morning near Louisville Kentucky. He had lived a long life and was well known in the community for his faith and service.
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Louisvville
George Rogers
Convicts Poisoned on Helena Road Work
About 100 convicts from the State penitentiary were put to work on the Tron Mountain road bed in Helena Montana. Eighteen fell suddenly ill with suspected poisoning. One man died, two died the next day, with two more expected to die. Contractors allege opponents of convict labor may be behind the poisoning plot.
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Helena, Ann
Tron Mountain
State Penitentiary
Senator Proctor's Trouble with Depreciation Suit
Edmund M. Smedburg, owner of 100 Richmond Marble Co. shares, sues U S Senator Redfield Proctor and others in New York court. Suit accuses Proctor of fraudulent schemes to depress property value and misappropriate Vermont Marble Co. assets. Proctor served as Vermont Marble president 1880 to 1859, resigning for his son Fletcher D. Dividends since 1884 total £120,000. alleged earnings exceed $1,000,000.
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New York
Patterson
Supreme Court
Edmund M. Smedburg
Richmond Marble Company
United States
Redfield Proctor
Fletcher D
Ormsby
Vermont
W. W. Grant
Fire claims seven lives at Fort Orange Mill blaze
Albany reports a noon fire at the Fort Orange Mill on Columbia street pier. A wall collapsed burying seven men. firemen Marshall, Bridgeford and Amthor were killed. Bernard Barner likely to die. John Whitwell Fred Barner and James Shattrich Jr expected to survive. Insurance about 46 000 with Austin and Woolverton and Commerce. mill losses estimated at 70 000. Several canal boats burned.
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Albany
N. Y
Fort Orange
Columbia Street
Marshall
Bridgeford
Amthor
Bernard Barner
John Whitwell
Fred Barner
James Shattrich, Jr
Austin and Woolverton and Commerce Insurance
Spring Hill Colliery Strike Paralyzes Nova Scotia Town
In Halifax on December 19 the Spring Hill colliery workers initiated a strike over short weight and docking. About 10 000 miners and associated workers are unemployed, halting town business and impacting Inter-Colonial railway operations.
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Haurfax
Spring Hill
Nova Scotia
Hill
Cholera Reports in Hamburg and City Duo
Cholera commission reports two Asiatic cholera cases in Hamburg with hospital admission yesterday. That week records show 25 cases and two deaths in the city. In Beaver Falls Milo Bradshaw, shot last week, appears with son in law Lincoln Davidson freed on $1000 bail, while old man questions involvement and cites bootprint clues.
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Hamsburg
the Cholera Commission
Beaver Fawxs
Milo Bradshaw
Lincoln Davidson
Gentlerman
Davidson
Pittsburg Opportunity Seen for West Virginia's Growth
West Virginians view Pittsburgh as the natural metropolis for the Ohio Valley region, eager to deepen business ties with Pennsylvania. They stress the need for better transportation, rail and road links, to unlock a vast storehouse of resources as Governor Fleming and state officials note progress and future plans.
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Ohio
Fleming
Oley
Charleston
W. Va
Pennsylvania
West
Parkersburg
Granger
West Virginia
N. J. Robinson
Ohio River Railroad
Otter
West Virginia Seek Closer Ties With Pittsburgh Coal Market
Secretary of State Oley praises state knowledge of towns and resources and states West Virginia aims to connect more with Pittsburgh to move coal and coke to markets in the East and West. He notes coal supplies require nearer markets and Pittsburgh is the natural hub.
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Commonwealth
DisPaTou
Capitol
West Virginia
Pittsbury
Pittsburg
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