Martyr Gordon Death Story by Eyewitness Demetrio Georgio
Demetrio Georgio, Greek eyewitness, recounts Gordon Pasha’s fall at Khartoum. Pasha confronted Mahdist forces after treachery by Nassas and Pasha Fariq, refused to flee, and died amid chaos in the government house.
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Demetrio Georgio
Kharooum
Pisha Fariq
Gordon
England
Khartoum
Pasha Fariq
Saakim
Georgio
Berber
Grenfell
Gordon Pasha
Demetrio
Morris contests Yeuter seat as West Virginia Senate votes
In Charleston, West Virginia, A P Morris petitions to contest J W Yeuter’s seat in the Second district. Senate ballots on the presidential choice see briefly Thomas I Davis near election, with McCallister switching vote to Scott. A Democratic caucus will pick a U S Senator candidate soon amid expected deadlock continuation.
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Pepecial
Charlesion
W. Va
Senate
A. P. Morris
J. W. Yeuter
Thomas I. Davis
Taylor County
McCallister
Price
Scott
United States
Camden
Fatal wreck near Kent after freight trains collide
A New York Pennsylvania and Ohio freight train 4 and second section of train 87 collided one mile west of Kent at 6 05 PM. Edward Washner of train 87 was killed, engineer E E Roberts of train 24 and two firemen escaped with bruises. Three tramps in a box car were bruised. Washner's body was found 45 minutes later under a box car ruins. Speed was about 30 and 12 miles per hour. The crash followed a Kent dispatch error at the scene of the earlier disaster on the 14th.
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Kent
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
Here
Edward Washner
E. E. Roberts
Washner
The Revival Will Boom
A two week Owen township revival at Shiloh Church failed until a visiting stranger prayed for a sign. Lights went out the pulpit toppled and stoves upset sending the church into panic. The next morning repairs restored order and no disturbance remained.
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Dispatch
Jeffersonville, Inc
Owen Township
Shiloh Church
Wife Threatens Self to Scare Husband in New York Street Incident
In New York on January 18 a scream drawn Policeman McCabe to First Avenue and Twenty-eighth Street where August Kress and his wife were found fighting on the sidewalk. Mrs Kress, half dressed, said she had threatened to drown herself to frighten her husband, who had neglected her. The judge discharged her.
White Caps Run Insurgent Vigilante Warning
Ashland broadcast of a White Cap notice to Billy Andrews who faced acquittal for a severed wife’s head in a case linked to lawless pineries. A preacher vows to join the vigilante group to confront dens in the woods and protect girls. Also Santa Fe reports a New Mexico memorial seeking statehood.
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Solal Telegam
Ashland
Wis
Billy Andrews
Pineries
Actor Alvin Joslyn Davis Arrested in New York Case
New York on January 18 reports the arrest of actor Alvin Joslyn Davis by authorities aligned with Anthony Comstock over an alleged offense. Details indicate a $100 bond and ongoing court action in a special court setting.
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New York
Alvin Joslyn” Davis
Anthony Comstock
Offene
Special & Art
Archbishop Corrigan Denounces Anti Poverty Society
A circular from Archbishop Michael Augustine of New York declares the Anti Poverty Society heretical and warns priests that attending its meetings is a grave sin. The letter cites the Holy Father’s condemnation and instructs clergy to make attendance a reserved case and read the circular at Sunday masses.
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New York
Archdiocese of New York
Anti-Poverty Society
St. Peter
Universal Church
Anti- Poverty Society
Holy Father
Supreme Tribunal of the Holy Office
Christ
Michael Augustine
Disruption at First Independent Baptist Church
Boston January 18 A church dispute pits the old Board of Deacons against newly elected deacons after September removals. The deposed group allegedly seized the communion service and locked the church to thwart the annual meeting. Court proceedings continue with testimony expected.
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Boston
First Independent Baptist Church, Colored
Old Board of Deacons
Moore
Mercer
Wise
Saunders
Kemp
Taylor
Kendall
Henry Hill
Russell
Wheeler
A Queer Ghost in Chicago
A Chicago report describes a ghost on State Street between Forty-fifth and Forty-ninth streets patrolling at midnight. The figure dressed in white flows on all fours unsettles streetcar crews. Hyde Park policemen sighted it at midnight and fired as they chased it toward Grand Boulevard, where it vanished. Tonight officers plan ambushes to catch the specter.
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Dispatots
Chicago
State Street
Forty-fifth
Forty-ninth Streets
Forty-first Street
Hyde Park
Grand Boulevard
Verdict Soon in Tallmadge Wreck Inquest
Coroner Sargent finished the Tallmadge wreck inquest and will render a decision in a day or two. Engineer Robinson testified that his fireman Beachey left the engine to flag the fast express and told Bradley to hold the train at Tallmadge. Harbison said he mistook Pittsburg and Western whistles for NYP whistles, with testimony leaning toward Bradley bearing main responsibility.
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Tallmadge
Difpatocr
Axkron
Sargent
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Robinson
Beachey
Bradley
Harbison
Pittsburg and
Western Road
Vigilants arrest Deacon Thomas Cooper in Fort Dopce
In Fort Dopce Iowa January 18 a deacon Thomas Cooper of Lehigh was arrested by vigilants amid local excitement. Several keys of the prohibited were seized and Cooper admitted violating the law and was jailed under new authority. Church services continued as the vigilants reported the incident to a meeting where Cooper faced suspension from church membership.
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Fort Dopce
Iowa
Thomas Cooper
Lehigh
Cooper
Christian Church
Whereunon Cooper
Mem
The Last Sad Rites for Charles R. Frank
Funeral services were held at the German Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg for Charles R. Frank who died Tuesday. The rites were led by Rev. F. C. E. Lemcke of Rochester with assist from Rev. W. A. Pasav ant of Pittsburg. The Jr. O. U. A. M. and several local newspaper workers attended.
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Charles R. Frank
Phillipsburg
German Lutheran Church
F. C. E. Lemcke
Rochester
W. A. Pasaavant
Pittsburg
Still After Morier The Morier Scandal Saga
The Cologne Gazette prints an anonymous letter alleging Count Solms-Sonnewalde the German minister in Madrid confirmed Major Von Deine's Morier report. It also suggests General Bazaine, in his final days, was mentally wandering and would only deny under instruction.
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Bagnine
Brrure
Cologne Gazette
Count Solms-Sonnewalde
Madrid
Major von Deine
Morier
Count Solms
Bazaine
Dervishes Said to Muster for Khartoum Assault
Reports from Souakm dated January 18 claim Dervishes are massing at Khartoum for an attack on Progol and that the Mahdi plans an invasion. The dispatch notes growing rumors of a major offensive in the region.
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Souakm
Bazar
Khartoum
Progol
Miss Coffin Hunted Kyrle Bellew and Was Arrested
Harriet E. Coffin, a Cincinnati woman, stalked actor Kyrle Bellew for a year believing him in love with her. After a staged confrontation she confronted him at Palmer's Theatre, produced a loaded pistol, and was arrested with a diary, money, and letters revealing a large cash total and prior asylum commitment. She remained in custody overnight awaiting Jefferson F court appearance.
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Harriet E. Coffin
Kyrle Bellew
James Brown Potter
the Dispatch
New York
Cincinnati
Palmer’s Theater
Miss Coffin
Howard Perry
Coffin
Perry
Bellew
Fifth Avenue
Chi
Sheldon
West Fifty-sixth Street
Murray Hill
Rossmore
Barrett
Oriental
Grand Hotel
Man Convicted For Impersonating Jesus Christ in Belvidere
Mason Heuntsman was found guilty of impersonating Jesus Christ and receiving divine honors from followers. Judge DeWitt sentenced him to six months in county jail a $100 fine and prosecution costs. He gave a ten minute speech claiming his life aligned with Christ and his apostles and saying he would face the stake if needed.
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Belvidere
N. J
Mason Heuntsman
Jesus Christ
DeWitt
Brash at Harti How Legitime Raises Loans in Haiti War News
New York dispatch reports Legitime raising a $2,000 loan at par from Port au Prince merchants and pressuring dissenters. Legitime and Hippolyte forces are roughly equal with no desire for fighting, while Legitime advances on St Mare by land and sea. The Berlin-era Atlantic cruiser and the Madrid gunboat preparations in Kingston and New York ports signal tense naval movements.
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Harti
Legitime
Dispatch
New York
Atlas Line
Andes
Eyans
Port-au-Prince
Kingston
Evans
Port-au- Prince
Hippolyte
St. Mare
Toussaint
Atlanta
Howell
Navy Yard Creek
Hayti
Kelly
Conden
J. Howell
Erie Basin
Madrid
Employment inspection bill aims to protect workers in Illinois establishments
A House bill in Springfield proposes an employment inspection system to enforce labor safety and comfort across Illinois. It requires seating for female workers when not on duty and allows employees to sue for unreturned wages despite any contrary agreement, with enforcement by an inspector. Prepared by a Knights of Labor committee.
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Springfield
Ill
Knights of Labor
Baldwin Acquitted in Westfield Murder Trial
The New Jersey jury acquitted Frederick Baldwin in the murder case of Edward L. Miller, whose body was found near Westfield on July 15. The verdict came as the judge’s charge favored Baldwin and a dramatic courtroom moment followed with cheers and a kneeling prayer. Baldwin was escorted through cheering crowds as he spoke to State detective John Keron, saying forgiveness for the alleged clue mishap.
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EvLizapeth
N. J
Frederick Baldwin
Edward L. Miller
Westfield
Baldwin
John Keron
Miller
Imported Billet Dead at Runnymede Stud
Imported Billet, a famous American racehorse sire, died today at the Runnymede stud in Paris Kentucky. Foaled 1865, he sired Miss Woodford Sir Dixon Raceland The Lioness Belvidere and others, with $120,000 in winnings this season and £520,000 by his progeny since 1883.
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Paris
Billet
America
Runnymede Stud
Messrs. Clay Woodford
Voltigeur
Voltaire
Martha Linn
Mulatto
Calcutta
Flatcatcher
Touchstone
Miss Woodford
Sir Dixon
Raceland
the Lioness
Belvidere
Washington Refining Plant Opens With Bright Prospects
The Washington Refining Company begins its plant north of town with strong prospects. Over 1,000 barrels of refined oil have passed through four 480-barrel stills, indicating 75 percent yield. Twenty tank cars are secured at a $15,000 cost. shipping rate to New York is 55 cents a barrel. Capacity is about 6,000 barrels weekly and 40 men will be employed at the cooper shop.
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Washington County
Dispatch
Wasnixday
Washington Refining Company
New York
Pittsburg
Alleged Railroad Defaulters Charged In NJ Scandal
Trenton reports serious defalcations by officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad. J. P. Cox, Assistant Supervisor, and W. A. Howell, Supervisor, are accused of collecting old ties and rails, selling them to private parties, and diverting funds exceeding $5,000. Both figures have been arrested and jailed as investigations continue.
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Pennsylvania Company
Trenton
N.J
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. P. Cox
New York
W. A. Howell
Bai
Jay Gould to Go South Amid Wife's Illness
Special Telegram reports financier Jay Gould, worn by his wife’s illness and death, plans a southern trip in a few days. He will be accompanied by his children and Dr J J Munn. Initial reports placed departure at White Sulphur Springs but George J Gould doubts an early getaway.
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Dispatch
New York
Jay Gould
J J. Munn
George J. Gould
Quay and Cameron Oppose Tariff Bill Vote Fallout
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay and Senator Cameron both oppose parts of the Ford committee tariff plan. Quay aligns with Democrats on the sugar bounty amendment, while Payne votes with Republicans. Internal disputes rise as Allison and Aldrich push for reforms and Maine senators protest free iron ship materials. Debates continue with a final vote expected late next week.
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Senator Quay
Cameron
Colonel Quay
Ford Convict Labor Committee
Springer
Senate
Allison
Aldrich
Quay
Pennsylvania
Maine
Repubican
Finance Committee
United States
Payne
Ohio
South
Louisiana
Butler
Hawley
Putting Up the Bars Outline of Ford Committee Immigration Bill
A Washington telegram reports the Ford Committee plans to report a bill to restrict immigration. The draft bans entry of the insane pauperly liable, disease, or contract labor and requires a head tax with funding for enforcement. It sets penalties for aliens violating provisions and duties for consuls and carriers.
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Ford Committee
Washington
Select Committee
House
Guenther
Spinola
Allersons
the Gossel
United States
United States Treasury
United Gates
Lawmakers Debate Admission of Five New States
A Special Telegram reports Mr Springer praising a bill admitting five new states. He notes minimal changes, Republicans benefiting in immediate gains, and concerns from South Dakota and North Dakota Democrats that the Springer measure delays admission and risks territorial control.
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Hindoy
Springer
House
South Dakota
Democratic Party
Democratic House
Washington Territory
Montana
Senate
South
North Dakota
Movement For Admission
Congress
Dying Lawyer Samuel B Wilson Noted Beaver Valley Figure
Obituary sketch of Samuel Beatty Wilson born 1820 near New Castle Pa who practiced law in Beaver for nearly four decades. The respected judge apprentice and educator held key county roles, supported Hibbard Fry case at court, and was active in the Masonic order, leaving a large circle of mourners.
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Tite Dispatch
Beaver
Beaver Valley
Samuel Beatty Wilson
Besger
Sam B
New Castle
Patrick Wilson
B. Wilson
Jefferson College
Cannonsburg
Darlington Academy
Jeremiah 8. Black
Somerset
Elizabeth Robinson
George Robinson
Wilson
Hibbard-Fry
Fire Destroys Omaha Railroad Offices in St Paul
A disastrous fire at the Omaha Railroad offices in St Paul drives temporary relocation of the general offices. Flames began in the basement, spread to the fourth floor and roof while clerks on the third floor fled. Two messenger boys leaped to safety, one cut his head and the other broke a leg. another telegrapher suffered a leg injury. Loss estimated under 40 000 covered by insurance.
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St. Paul
Omaha Railroad General
Frank Peterson
Feldman
Tracy
Pope praises American Catholics says Moniteur misreads progress
The Moniteur denies that the Pope admonished American bishops and instead asserts His Holiness values the zeal and activity of American Catholics amid social trends.
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Leo
Rome
Moniteur
America
Bill Nye Series Strneronien Papers For Tomorrow
Bill Nye compiles a set of papers and notes for the next Tus Dispatch issue scheduled for publication tomorrow. The item suggests ongoing preparation and feature planning by Nye.
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Bill Nye
To-Morrow
Tus Dispatch
Prohibition Amendment Debate Spills Into State Law Question
Harrissune January 18 reports a probe into whether adopting the prohibition amendment would repeal the Brooks high license and other liquor laws. Attorney General Kirkpatrick could not give a firm view, noting possible self execution and misdemeanor penalties. The House moves to make the prohibition amendment the third reading special order for January 22, while Governor Beaver hints at potential signable action on a related special election bill.
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Harrissune
Beaver
Kirkpatrick
Dravo
Hasset
Philadelphia
Stimpson
Beaver Accepts Chief Marshal Role for Inaugural Parade
Governor Beaver issues first order naming General Daniel H Hastings as Chief of Staff and Adjutant General for Pennsylvania. Organizations wishing to participate must notify headquarters by February 20 and adhere to parade size and equipment rules.
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Beaver
Hauneissure
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Daniel H. Hastings
Pennsylvania
State Autocrats The Supreme Court as a Law Unto Itself
Harrisburg dispatch notes a Telegraph paragraph describing a House committee bill to require Supreme Court opinions on request. The item mocks the bill as autocratic, likening the Court to a Russian czar and suggesting Republican power influences its passage.
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Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Harrisburg
Telegraph
McAlarney
House
Ion
Russias
Harrisburg Philadelphia street railway bill saga in House
In Harrisburg on January 18 Chief Clerk Morrison and Chairman Keyser carried Laferty’s street railway bill to Philadelphia. Resident Clerk Voorhees reports the bills missing when rebarned and refuses to receipt. The House will decide if Kerner should have been given the bill as the dispute continues. The municipal bill becomes a special order for Tuesday and Wednesday with third reading planned.
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Astaff Corpondewt
Harrisburg
Morrison
Keyser
Lafferty
Philadelphia
Voorhees
Fpcoma
Comrespton Dent
J Haxnisarre
Senate
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Kheartoum
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Thos
Consul
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Nypono
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Wisconsin White Caps
New Mexico
Santa Fe
New Mexico Legislative Assembly
Union of States
Alvin Joslyn
Archbishop Corrigan
Egypt
Harriet Coffin
Kyle
Joe Driscoll
Reilly
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Dolan
Reed
Illinois
Runnymede
OUIDA
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MR. Springer
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Samuel B. Wilson
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