Legitime Defends Election as Haiti’s Leader in Port au Prince
A distant correspondent reports President Legitime in Port au Prince asserting he was legally elected, denouncing accusations of General Thelameque’s murder as false, and pledging peace and accelerated development. He praises U.S. trade, offers to appoint an American consul in New York, and says Haiti will rely on American courts, while anticipating American naval withdrawal.
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Legitime Talke
Hie
Thelemagne Himeris
Bazil
Legitime
Portou-Prince
Hayti
Haytien Republic
Galena
Yantic
Port-at-Parixce
Florence
D. C
Port-au-Prince
Thelamague
Constituent Assembly
Assas
Boas
Hippoyte
Port au-Prince
Hippolyte
United States
Republic
New York
Atlas Steamship Company
Bassett
Saginaw
Contreras
Hayties
Hayties Republic
Fort Alexander
Luce
President Legitime
President
B. C. Moore
Boston
Maan Etcaman
Ace
Admiral Hornby
Alexandria
Summer
Admiral Luce
Martinique
Blockade runners reach Haitian ports amid siege and hunger
The Carolina Miller and the Alert docked after running the blockade off North Haitian ports. Capt Kanitz and crew reported encounters with gunboats and confusion at Gordunieal as Legitime's forces closed in. In Gonaives crowds awaited food shipments as Toussaint Ouverture bombarded nearby from a distance. The cargo fetched high profits.
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New Yorn
Carolina Miller
Alert
Gonaives
Legitime
Toussaint Ouverture
Custom House
Liberal mayor proposes Sunday liquor hours in Syracuse
A Syracuse mayor in 1888 urged the Police Board to close liquor venues during church services and restrict morning and afternoon hours to a quiet business after 9 and before 1. Protestant pastors unite in protest of the liberal plan.
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Dispatch
Syracuse
Police Department
Board of Excise
Kirk
Board of Police Commissioners
Etter
Philosophical Husband Lets Wife Leave With German Suitor
In Harrison New Jersey January 7 August Kartoff after his wife fled with a young German named Wessel. Kartoff watched his house and Wessel was caught attempting to move furniture. An interpreter clarified the dispute and Kartoff offered Wessel his wife if he signed he had aided Kartoff. No formal charge was filed and Wessel was released. it is believed he joined Mrs Kartoff in New York City.
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Harrison
N. J
Kartoff
Wesse
Wessel
Schweikert
PerThen
Mrs. Kartof
New York City
Divorced Without Knowing It Case in New York
Justice Dykmann seeks to reopen an absolute divorce granted in 1882 to Catharine L. Forbes from Dr. Brainard F. Forbes. Mrs Forbes claims no papers or defense occurred and the referee relied on false evidence. a defendent lawyer appeared without her knowledge. Dr. Forbes, now in Utica, has remarried twice since. Decision reserved.
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Forbes
Utica
Brooklyn
Aed
School for Mine Inspectors Bill Introduced
Senator Schnatterly arrived and will introduce a bill to establish a mining school to train mine inspectors and prepare them for related duties in the industry. The initiative aims to improve inspection quality and related responsibilities.
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Hanmisserg
Schnatterly
Anarchists on Top in Tuley Injunction Hearing
In Cxrenco on January 7 Judge Murray Tuley heard the Arbeiter Bund injunction bid amid heated exchanges with Clarence Knight of the police defense. The judge warned against police autocracy while emphasizing free speech and assembly, adjourning without a ruling.
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Arbeiter Bund
Chicago
Tuley
Cxrenco
Murray F. Tuley
Judge Tuley
Clarence Knight
Police
Knight
Andrew Jackson League
Rights and peaceful assembly in court dispute discussed
The passage argues equal rights for all residents and emphasizes preserving free assembly against autocratic police power. It notes spectators and Mr Knight reacting to events with resilience and dignity, reflecting public tension during a court case.
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Europe
Mr. Knight
Senate House Organizing Battle in West Virginia
A close vote frontier scene in Charleston as both chambers prepare for organization. Senator Kenna and D. B. Lucas arrive amid factional rancor while Carr’s stance and Republican doubt shape the joint ballot majority. One backcountry member’s illness adds to the tense arithmetic.
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Cuannestox
W. Va
Senate
House
Henna
United States
D. B. Lucas
Charleston
Camden
Kenna
Carr
Smallpox death spurs manslaughter charge in Syracuse
In Syracuse on January 7 the three year old son of James Colborne died of smallpox. Buck, the small pox patient who escaped a pesthouse, died from exposure. Justice Vann told the grand jury to consider culpable negligence causing death and urged citizens to follow Board of Health orders. No new cases in 48 hours.
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Syracuse
N. Y
James
Colborne
Lawrence Buck
Buck
Justice Vann
Boards of Health
Board of Health
Longstanding Revenue Bill Sparks House Investigation Talk
Reflections on the 1887 revenue bill spark a push for a thorough inquiry into its loss. Rep Taylor affidavits claim he delivered the bill to the Senate and seeks vindication. Rep Wherry says a new revenue bill with similar features will be introduced, tied to the Senate signature omission.
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ISP
ATOM
Harrisburg
House
Taylor
Senate
Representative Wherry
Liquor Licenses Put to Mercer County Courts
In Mercer county after weeks of petitions for and against licenses the liquor side leads in names by 100 to 500 and the judge may grant licenses for all applicants. Twenty one applications filed. Sharon shows strong backing from residents though temperance supporters lead in Greenville. Judge Medard to decide in two weeks.
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Mercer
Disaton
Shanon
Mercer County
Medard
Sharon
Carver
Messer House
Greenville
Liense
Stonehoro
Transfer
Knights of Labor waning as unions draw members
Captain M. H. Butler spoke at Mascot rink in Erie noting a drop from 5000 Knights of Labor members two years ago to fewer than 70 listeners tonight. He observed unions absorbing interest and trades likely to fill venues.
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Erle Heights
M. H. Butler
Tidioute
Knights of Labor
Mascot
Erie
Captain Butler
Indianapolis Ministers Weigh In On Harrison Inaugural Ball
General Harrison tightens focus on inaugural address as ministers in Indianapolis plan to visit him in a body to pray and seek guidance on the inaugural ball issue. The group delays firm action, while talk of cabinet and Nebraska connections swirls around the president elect.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Nas
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Co V Louisville and Nashville Rr
In Louisville January 7 Judge Jackson issues a Circuit Court opinion in the conflict over freight at Seventh and Magnolia. The court rules the Interstate Commerce Commission has no final jurisdiction here and decides the case as if Beene Thin is not a common carrier, voiding enforcement of a transfer at the cited location and denying undue advantage to the petitioner. The bridge company can appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Louisvin
United States
Jackson
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Louisville and Nashville
Seventh and
Magnolia Streets
Louisville
United & States Circuit Court
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Commission
Sauties
Freig T
Iseioner Schoonmaker
Ae Avenue
Magnolia
Supreme Court
United States Marshals Not Liable for Special Deputies Acts
Marion county Superior Court in Indianapolis rules United States Marshal Hawkins not liable for arrests by special deputy marshals on election day. Fifteen damage suits totaling about 100000 dollars cite wrongful acts. Court says special deputies are not sworn to duties of the Marshal and are paid by the Government, not the Marshal.
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United States
Specli
Indianapolis
Marion County Superior Court
Hawkins
Indiana
Marshal Hawkins
Arthur Will Resign as Chief Engineer of Locomotive Brotherhood
Special telegram from Cleveland reports Chief Engineer Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will resign at the end of his term. Authorities cite policy disputes with the Brotherhood and Burlington management, plus his wealth and real estate, as reasons. He plans a Westward rest after a recent strike hastened his decision.
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Locomotive Brotherhood
Distates
Cleveland
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Burlington
Euclid Avenue
Pacific Slope
Organized Labor
Rotation of Encampments Favored for National Guard
General Hastings supports rotating encampments for the National Guard with division one year brigade next and regimental last. Governor Beaver and Major General Hartranft are said to share the view. Regimental encampments would reduce costs and allow inspectors to finish in about two weeks.
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Omy
Mt. Gretna
Woman Held in Murder After Fractured Skull Fight
In Chambersburg on Christmas Day Rosa Diggs and Elizabeth Lewis fought. Diggs struck Lewis with a stone, fracturing the skull and causing a brain abscess. Lewis died. a coroner's jury charged Diggs with murder. Diggs was intoxicated during the incident and distraught over marital disputes.
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Chambersburg
Rosa Diggs
Elizabeth Lewis
Rosa
Whirled to Death at Mill In Errixenam
Six year old Willie Coffman was dragged into mill belting and killed while playing near his father's mill. His nine year old brother John tried to rescue him, was caught by the belt, and his hands and wrists were ground to pieces. he may die.
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Wille Coffman
Errixenam
Inn
Willie Coffman
John
Brass theft syndicate robs Pennsylvania lines across three cities
A year long organized theft ring operating from Cleveland with branches in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia stole brass from Pennsylvania shops. The scheme involved shipments to three receiving stations and included 600 pounds in a single haul. Leader Singerman jailed on bail. several arrests made in Altoona and Cleveland. total losses feared near $100,000.
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Pennsylvania Company
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Altoona
Alttoora
Pennsylvania
Rose
Harrisburg
Singaran
Jank Dealer
Singerman
John Reeves
Sinverman
Ft. Wayne Division
Charles Keily
Sion
Labor vote claims raised in Indiana House race
A private letter from J. B. Wilson a Democratic candidate for Doorkeeper alleges he leveraged labor groups in Indiana to back the party. The missive, obtained by a Republican and published in the Journal, credits Wilson with organizing the Labor Day parade and influencing labor press support.
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Leach
Indianapolis
J. B. Wilson
Indiana
House of Representatives
Wilson
McGilyanites Barred From Catholic Burial in Calvary
Judge Beach refused to intervene with St. Patrick's Cathedral trustees who barred John McGuire from burial in Calvary Cemetery. McGuire died at an Anti Poverty Society meeting before a speech by excommunicated priest MrGlynn. His son Philip sued for burial rights and $1000 damages, claiming the transfer of the body or burial permit was blocked for not dying in good standing. The body lay in a temporary vault at Greenwood.
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New York
Judge Beach
Supreme Court
St. Patrick's Cathedral
John McGuire
Calvary Cemetery
McGuire
Anti-Poverty Society
Academy of Music
MrGlynn
Philip McGuire
Inene Ae
Greenwood
Grave Charges Against the Legislative Council
A Santa Fe telegram alleges partisan missteps in the Territorial Legislative Council. It claims Republican members tried to seat Mr Weeder over Mr Prichard after a disputed election, while Democratic member Alexander Gusd from Taos faces potential removal amid continued turmoil.
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Distatch
Denver
Santa Fe
MN. M
Weeder
Las Vegas
Prichard
Alexander Gusd
Taos
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