Powderly Endorses Prohibition in June Pennsylvania Vote
Knights of Labor leader Terrence Powderly declares for constitutional prohibition in an interview at the Windsor Hotel. He argues temperance reduces poverty and opposes personal liberty arguments, predicts Chester County backing and notes Quaker influence in the Chester Valley.
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Prohibition
Knight of Labor
Philadelphia
Chester County
Peicapecenia
Terrence V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
United States
Windsor Hotel
Executive Board
Charleston store fire murders arouse suspicion
In West Charleston on August 17 Wallace & Kelly storeroom burned with its contents. Simon Wallace and his mother Rachel perished. Incendiary fire suspected. A wagon loaded with goods reportedly left at 4 am. Several suspects including Aigrinbottom John Morn John Oliver and Minnie Ford alias Bodley were arrested on murder and incendiary warrants. Additional warrants issued for Givens and John Higginbottom.
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Aigrinbottom
Ohn
Mornin
Joh Oliver
Minnie Ford
Bodley
Givens
John Higginbottom
Instructed to Ship for Samoa Next Week
San Francisco reports officials have directed the ship “Monsnaubsle Ky” to depart for Samoa early next week. The move aims to establish direct transport of key personnel and supplies, with officials outlining the anticipated departure timeline for Monday or Tuesday.
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San Francisco
Mrs Harrison’s Farewell Reception Attended in Indianapolis
Mrs Harrison hosted her last reception in Indianapolis with a large turnout. General Harrison assisted in greeting guests as Republicans from the Legislature attended with their wives. A local young woman tied to a rumor mill reportedly extorts attention by posing as an intimate White House contact, described here as bunko against gullible seekers of admin favor.
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General Harrison
Indies
Harrison
Detectives Implicated in Newark Avenue Shoplifting Ring
New York dispatch reports Jersey City Chief Murphy ordered detectives Clos and Smith to stage thefts in Newark Avenue to test shopkeepers. They lifted six police shoes, two valises, cloaks, rubber boots, slippers, jewelry and more from several merchants, then returned items to police HQ. The ploy aimed to expose lax surveillance after months of petty robberies.
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New York
Murphy
Jersey City
Clos and
Smith
Newark Avenue
Daniel O'Sullivan
E. R. Wessel’s
C. P. Friend's
C. P. Herman's
Clos
Columbus Divorce Case Testimony Despite Sensational Claims
Testimony in the Church divorce case yielded fewer sensational details today though some claims about Colonel Church and his hired girls were supported in part. The court kept the ban on young spectators as the plaintiff plans to present evidence throughout the week. Suburban ladies arrived to observe but were denied entry and left complaints.
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Colonel Church
Columbus
In Home Spun Attire For Inaugural Occasion
New York dispatch reports that President Harrison and Mr Morton will wear black worsted diagonal suits spun from American cloth. John F. Plummer sent five pieces of AmericanMade fabric to the pair, with spring loom preparations under way in Springville Connecticut. The cloths were acknowledged with gratitude and signatures from the distinguished wearers.
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Morton
New York
John F. Plummer
Mr. Plummer
Plummer
Mr. Harrison
Mr. Morton
Springville
Ille
Conn
Smallpox Outbreak Returns in Syracuse Penitentiary Link
A smallpox epidemic resurges in Syracuse with three new cases traced to Frazer and Jones shops at the penitentiary, which partly served as a hospital. Quarantine at the facility was lifted days ago and about a dozen cases are reported at the county house four miles away, now described as under control.
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Syracuse
Frazer & Jones
Prohibition Trial Over Million Dollar Barker Will Case
Denver February 15 The trial of the Hiram Barker will case began with nearly one million dollars involved. The will awards the son $5 000 yearly until death and a possible $25 000 at ten years if sobriety is maintained, plus similar sums every three years. The son claims his father was insane.
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Denver
Hiram Barker
New York Natural Gas Well Drill Removed at Sandy Creek
The drill was today removed from the natural gas well at Sandy Creek after a recent discovery. Pressure then blew a stream of gas, while it was being piped.
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New York
Osweoo
Sandy Creek
Brewers protest prohibition amendment without indemnity clause
Pennsylvania brewers meeting in Young Mannerchor Hall denounced the proposed state constitutional amendment for prohibition without an indemnifying clause. President Theodore F. Straub warned against restrictions that could ruin their industry, outlining plans to publicize statistics and organize a statewide campaign.
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Pennsylvania
Straub
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Brewers’ Association
Young Mannerchor Hall
Sixth
Vine Streets
Theodore F. Straub
Wolves Run Loose Alarm Farmers in Cook Township
A report from Cook township says wolves are running at large, alarming farmers and risking losses to sheep. Hunters have seen them in dense brush near the mountains and a farmer reported five to six sheep killed in a single night. Sportsmen may organize a hunt to capture the wild animals.
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Gremxssune
Cook Township
United Presbyterians Secede From Michigan Detachment
The Detroit Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church decided to withdraw from the creed and join the regular Presbyterians. The action, debated in Detroit and surrounding cities, aims to redirect mission funds to other regions where aid can be more efficient.
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Detroit
Regular Brethren
Mrcn
General Assembly
Michigan
United Presbyterians
Costa Rican Earthquake Destructive Aftermath and Shocks
A strong San Jose quake on December 28 caused widespread damage. The cathedral and key buildings suffered, trains halted, and losses exceeded $2,000,000. In Alajuela and La Laguna, extraordinary geological effects and buried victims were reported, with ground cracking and hills shifting.
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Rica
San Jose
Jone
Merced
National
Union Bank
Alajuea
la Laguna
Arouch Sa
A Oy
Investigation of Cappellar To Be Probed By Senate
The State Senate authorized an inquiry into State Commissioner of Railroads W. S. Cappellar, chair of the Republican State Executive Committee. A near defeat for confirmation followed a clash with chief clerk R. J. Fanning, who Cappellar accuses of working against administration aims. Allegations include misappropriation funds for bridge inspection with no work performed.
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State Senate
Office of State Commissioner of Railroads
Cappellar
Republican State Executive Committee
Senate
R. J. Fanning
Capellar
Mackeye Fanning
Fanning
Sherman
Foster
R. Cappellar
Informer LeCaron Implicated In Forgery Case
Springfield February 15 Captain Jonas Drury reports the informer LeCaron known as Beach forged the Captain's name in Chattanooga. Drury found the Andrews raiders and served in the US service. LeCaron allegedly forged a receipt during Drury's absence and swindled a threshing machine firm of $3000.
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TIVE
Springfield
Jonas Drury
LeCaron
Chattanooga
Drury
United States
Andrews
Atlanta
Beach
Fierce Flames Devour Stores in Memphis Block
A spectacular fire at 9 p.m. consumed the Nealy block at Main and Gayoto streets in Memphis. Originating in M Schwartz's third story dry goods store, it swept to nearby Mansfield Drug Co and Schwartz's shop, both destroyed. Schwartz loses about 30,000 in stock with undetermined insurance. Mansfield Drug Co carries 100,000 stock loss with 90,000 insured. Building damage totals 63,000 with 40,000 insured. total loss likely.
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Nealy
Main
Gayoto
M. Schwartz
Mansfield Dene Company
Schwartz
Mansfield Drug Company
Bulding
Stricken at the Opera Miss Dow Injured in Falling Scenery
Ada Dow assistant manager and chaperon to Julia Marlowe was injured during a performance of Twelfth Night at the Chicago Opera House. A heavy piece of scenery loosened and struck her on the head and face, leaving her unconscious and taken to a hospital.
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Julia Marlowe
Curiaco
Ada Dow
Chicago Opera House
Miss Dow
Fight in Dakota targets Governor Church name change
In Bismarck on February 13 the Legislature debates a bill to rename Church county to Ween ormaty McCormick, signaling fierce opposition to Governor Church. McCormick is described as Governor Ghuveh's bitter political foe, and supporters aim to erase Church from history by the map.
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Bismarck
Church
Church County
Ween
Meeting of Presidents for Inter State Commerce Railway Association
Curcaco February 13. President Hughitt of the Chicago and Northwestern issued a call for a meeting of Presidents of Western roads to discuss the proposed Inter State Commerce Railway Association. The Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago will host next Tuesday at 10 AM. Some lines still refuse to sign.
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Curcaco
Inter- State Commerce Railway Association
Hughitt
Chicago and Northwestern
Grand Pacific
Chicago
Plan of Free Salvation Not Favored at St Thomas Church
New York's St Thomas Church, led by Superintendent Benjamin W. Williams, is accused of running as a business. Williams says the church wants money and seats over souls, noting incidents of turning away unseated worshippers and intruders in a tone likening church rules to theater seating. A Detroit visitor recounts being told to leave her pew, while Williams defends strict occupancy and denies favors for strangers.
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New York
McAlister
Benjamin W. Williams
West
St. Thomas
William F. Morgan
John Wesley Brown
Williams
Detroit
George W. Moore
Mr. Williams
Free Salvation
Joses
St Thomas
Dark Secrets Of the Fenian Brotherhood at Bow Street
The Patrick Molloy trial resumed as he testified about joining the Fenian Brotherhood at 16 and distributing arms to Invincibles. He described meetings discussing Judge Lawson's murder and Egan disguises, with Molloy fearing perjury consequences. The hearing adjourned.
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Patrick Moller
Lowpos
Patrick Molloy
Parnell Commission
Bow Street
Walker
Dublin
London Times
Loy
Brotherhood
Michael Fagan
Molloy
The
Invincibles
Carrey
Judge Lawson
Patrick Egan
Egan
Great Gasgee
Knights of Pythias Kokomo Division Suspended
Kokomo division No. 8 Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias has been suspended by Supreme Chancellor William Ward for insubordination after criticizing army judges who awarded the top prize to Hastings Mich. division. The offense followed a June Supreme Lodge drill and the unit did not apologize within 30 days.
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Knights of Pythias
Supreme Chancellor of the World
William Ward
Cincinnati
Supreme Lodge of the World
United States
Hastings, Mich
Kokomo Knights
Supreme Chancellor
Kokomo
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Lodge of
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Boy smoker aged 11 rushed to insane asylum
John Powers, 11, living with a widowed mother in Mippletons New York, is described as a raving maniac and hydrophobic in origin. Doctors attribute acute mania to excessive cigarette smoking and fear permanent mental impairment as he is restrained by two men at the Orange County Insane Asylum.
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N. Y
John Powers
Orange County Insane Asylum
National Prohibition Conference Opens in Louisville
About 300 delegates gathered in Louisville for the National Prohibition Conference with leaders like ex Governor St John Rev Dr Brooks and Frances Willard present. A heated discussion on the woman question followed by approval of resolutions endorsing the Indianapolis platform. About 2,000 people attended tonight as speeches closed the day. A Cobb of Owenton was nominated for State Treasurer at the morning State convention. Election set for next August.
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C. Robinson
Scranton
P. Bessinger
Reading
T. R. Helb
York
A. Muller
Louisviluye
St. John
Dr. Brooks
Frances Willard
Mle Ain
Indianapolis
A. Cobb
Owenton
Successor to Phillips Elected Head of Methodist Book Concern East
The Book Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened its annual session in New York on February 13. Bishops Andrews Foster Hearst Foss and Joyce attended as Cincinnati was chosen for next year’s meeting. Dr. Homer Eaton of Burlington Wisconsin was elected as successor to the late J. M. Phillips, heading the East Book Concern, a position deemed highly important and desirable.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrews
Foster
Boston
Hearst
Washington
Foss
St. Paul
Joyce
Chattanooga
Cincinnati
Methodist Book Concern
East
J. M. Phillips
Homer Eaton
Burlington, WI
Bishop
Rough on Jay Gould telegraph bill in Senate
AvaGuust a Me February 13 An act was presented in the Senate today providing that the sender of a message may maintain an action against a telegraph or telephone company for damages from error or delay in transmission. Proof of an hour lapse between tender and delivery shall be prima facie evidence, with an extra half hour allowed for each connection.
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Avaguusta
Senate
Noted Boston Engineer E. S. Philbrick Dies in Railcar
Special telegram reports E. S. Philbrick, 65, consulting engineer for the Boston and Albany, collapsing in a train car en route to Allston. Heart disease likely caused death. his mother is 96, his wife survives him. He was widely known among rail and civil engineers nationwide.
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Boston and Albany
Dispatch
Boston
Philbrick
Boston and Albany Railroad
Allston
Boston and Albany Rai
Int
George Cornered by Hall Over Australian Voting Curbs
In Harrisburg, Henry George faced pointed questions from Henry Hall as he defended the Australian system of voting amid arguments about social inequality. Wayne McVeagh urged political equality at the polls to safeguard Republican institutions, while the Judiciary General Committee heard testimonies on the Australian ballot and its potential effects on elections.
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Pittsburgere
Harrisburg
Henry George
Henry Hall
George
Judiciary General Committee
Haneisavas
Mr. George
House
Mercer
Hall
Chairman Hall
Napoleon
Gladstone
Chairman
Civil Service Reform and Citizens’ Associations of
Philadelphia
Fo Peasons
United States
McVeagh
McMcVeagh
Sose
George Burnham, Jr
Baldwin Weorks
Black
John Fow
Fow
Philadelpapa Reform Pa
Thomas G. Shearman
House of
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