McGaw expelled from Knights of Labor for slander
In Augusta on November 13 Homer McGaw was expelled from the Knights of Labor for slandering general officers. Ex-General Secretary Litchman testified McGaw promoted false charges for years. The assembly voted with a single dissent to expel him after a lengthy defense by McGaw and multiple speakers denouncing the slander. Powderly favors federation with the Farmers Alliance.
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Litchman
Siuch
Campbell
McGaw
Powderly
Knights of Labor
Homer L. McGaw
Order
Charles H. Litehman
General Assembly
Jeanpette
Republican National Committee
Worthy
Wheat
Kia Wet Pitsbury
Litchmen
John O’keefe
Rhode Island
K. of L. Insurance Committee
Litehman
M'Gaw
Pittsburg
Distates
Joe Evans
Evans
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Workman Powderly
Ascomation
James Campbell
Farmers’ Alliance
Livingston
Georgia Alliance
Touag Powderly
St Louis
National Alliance
Birmingham
England
of America
Hoke Smith
Gordon
Glenn
Victors Claim Spoils in Ricemorp Democratic Meeting
In Ricemorp Virginia on November 13 the Democratic City Committee met to set data and discuss plans for upcoming elections. The report notes victory preparations and party organization actions taken at the gathering.
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Ricemorp
Democratic City Committee
Negro Convention Resists Census Counting to Downplay Southern Representation
The 200 delegate Negro Convention at Tillman Church in Atlanta pledges to refuse census information to reduce Democratic representation in Congress and the Electoral College for 1892. A committee considers gradual colonization, and delegates vow to report violence cases as grievances. The meeting targets white Georgia readers with grievances and critiques of state papers.
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Dispatch
Atlanta
Tillman Church
Tennessee
Nashvi
Georgia
Texas
W. A. Pledger
Constitution
East Point
Delamater Poised for Future Pennsylvania Governor Role
A dispatch from New York on November 13 reports Colonel Louis Walker praising Pennsylvania leader George Wallace Delamater as a rising progressive figure likely to become governor. Walker cites Delamater’s Senate leadership, his stand against lobbyists, and bipartisan harmony he fostered, while noting multiple gubernatorial contenders for the next election year.
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New York
Louis Walker
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Fifth Avenue
George Wallace Delamater
State Senate
Ashland Fire Building Wrecked by Sinking Ground
A large section of Ashland including the Washington Fire Company building and about a dozen nearby structures were wrecked by surface sinking. Town officials say the sandy bottom, worsened by heavy rains, caused the unsettling impact over several blocks from Twelfth to Seventeenth streets. The borough council blames the subsidence for the ruin of a principal town building.
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Ashland
Washington Fire Company
Bud Tolliver’s License Sparks Armed Stand at Farmers
Bud Tolliver, running a saloon in Farmers, Rowan County, defied the liquor law and skipped bond after indictment. He returned with a dozen armed backers, declaring they were his license to sell whisky and taunting the Sheriff who hesitated to serve the arrest warrant.
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Louisvillte
Bud Tolliver
Rowan County
King
Mrs Foster Leads Iowa W CT U Break From National Union
At a W C T U executive meeting in Chicago Miss Willard presided over a debate on the Iowa delegation bolt. Mrs L D Carharty of Marion Indiana installed provisional member in place of the chair to guide Iowa until the next election. Mrs Foster said the Iowa delegation regrets withdrawing from the National Temperance Union after long service and protests political party influence. The Iowa group plans reorganization and aggressive temperance work while maintaining nonpartisanship and moral reform aims.
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Chicago
Miss Willard
Iowa
LD. Carharty
Marion
Foster
Chalter
J. Ellen Foster
W. C
Inn Berg
National Union
Iowa Society
Callation
Pennsylvania
Old Society
Moral Reform Association
Ingersoll Daughter Eva Weds Walston Hill Brown
At Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll's home in New York a quiet wedding took place for Eva Ingersoll and Walston Hill Brown of W H Brown & Bros. The ceremony was a legal contract performed by Judge Geo C. Barrett with limited attendance and simple bridal attire.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Eva Ingersoll
Walston Hill Brown
W. H. Brown & Bros
T. 5. Robertson
Geo C. Barrett
Supreme Court
Ee Ingersoll
Money Lender Missing Prompting Embezzlement Probe
William H. Fursman of Pontiac Illinois, known for a large lending business, vanished on a Saturday. He is found to have embezzled funds from Hudson Burr Co representing New York and Boston financiers. Losses are estimated between 20,000 and 50,000 dollars, with total defalcation possibly near 100,000 across Illinois and Eastern firms.
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Iun
William H. Fursman
Pontiac
Ill
Hudson, Burr & Co
New York
Boston
Foresman
Tlinois
Bly
East
Polish marriages ring arrests Newark peddler
Justice Doctor of Newark heads a probe into a cheaper marriage scheme run by Samuel Bojast of 28 Broome Street Newark. Bojast, a peddler, is accused of conducting unlicensed ceremonies for about 200 couples in and around Newark and is held on bail for court appearance.
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New York
Justice Doctor
Newark
Samuel Bojast
Broome Street
Bojast
Going Back to Africa in Augusta Group Plans Emigration
A small Augusta colonization society of 31 persons seeks passage to Africa. Women lead the push as they apply to President Copping of the National Colonization Society in Washington for transport. If free passage is unavailable, members propose paying their own way and aim to depart in December for Africa.
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Mere Te Aucusta
Aucusta
Africa
Copping
National Colonization Society
Washington
Tremont Temple hosts united Sunday School convention
A large Tremont Temple gathering in Boston brings Protestants together for a first joint meeting of Sunday school workers from multiple denominations. Speakers include Rev. John Hall D of New York and Rev. F N Peloubet D D of New York with others outlining cooperative plans across Sunni summit work.
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Tremont Temple
Bostox
Rey
John Hall D
Fifth Avenue
Peta
New York
F. N. Peloubet
D. D
B. F. Jacobs
A. Fuffler
Farwell and Cullom clash with President over Chicago port choice
Special Telegram reports Senate fight brewing as Senator Farwell threatens to resign to name a collector for the Port of Chicago. He gains support from Senator Cullom and others, arguing for Senate prerogatives against executive action. The plan targets Campbell or other favored appointees, with a harsh clash anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Chicago
Harrison
Illinois Statesman
Farw
Campbell
Senator Cullom
Senate
Illinois
Beneves
Messrs
Conkling
Platt
Mr. Farwell
Col. Bell
Nixon
Mr. Peck
Mr. Hall
Farwell and
Cullom
Hampton Letter Sparks Washington Postmaster Clash
Washington from November 13 reports Wade Hampton's harsh letter to Postmaster General Wanamaker likening him to Ananias over promises to allow Wade Hampton Gibbs to finish his four year term. The Postmaster General defends patience and notes Clayton’s appointment would await Gibbs term end, while Hampton is criticized for temper and hasty protest.
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Washington
Wade Hampton
Wanamaker
Ananias
Gibbs
Columbia
Clayton
Hamton
Hampton
Lone Highwayman Holiday Identified in Fleischbein Murder
The trial of Redmund Holiday, charged with the murder of A. G. Freischbein in Bessemer Micn, opened with the defense’s address. Identifications came from stagecoach witnesses and relatives of the victim. items found on the suspect's person were linked to the crime, though most testimony was routine.
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Bessemer, Micn
Redmund Holiday
A. G. Freischbein
Black Bart
Mrs Goodloe Seeks Kentucky Seventh District Collector Post
Lexison Ky November 13 It is learned tonight that Mrs William Cassius Goodloe is an applicant for the position of Collector of the seventh district of Kentucky the office held by her husband at the time of last Sunday Other applicants say they will work in her favor.
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Sato
Lexisoron
William Cassius Goodloe
Kentucky
Opera for Crazy Folk at Indiana Insane Asylum
An Indiana report details 50 patients from the State Institution for the Insane taken to the English Opera House to view a comedy. Superintendent Dr. Wright says the outing was highly satisfactory and that providing amusement benefits the patients.
Arrests cascade in murder case across Stevens County
United States Marshals Walker and Dubois arrested John Jackson in Wrenkra Kansas as one of two men implicated in the July 1838 murder of Sheriff Cross in No Man's Land. Seventeen more suspects are in Stevens County hands and are being held as the case unfolds with authorities pursuing the remaining defendants.
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Wrenkra
Kax
John Jackson
United States
Walker
Dubois
Cross
Pose
Stevens County
No Man's Land
Hugoton
Woodsdale
McLean Declares Not a Candidate in Election
Fragmentary item notes McLean not seeking the office amid a 11 to 12 date reference and mentions a correspondent tag SPECIAL TELECHAM. The readable line hints at political maneuvering or candidacy status, but lacks full context or names beyond McLean.
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McLean
Wasuryvords
Joho B
McLean Declines Ohio Senate Bid Amid Support
McLean stated this evening he would not seek the Ohio Senate seat. He indicated he faced no candidacy and noted friends had urged him to run, while the Democratic Legislature and local supporters prepared to back alternative options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Senate
Ohio
Chip of the Old Block Sees Mahone Still In Race
In Washington Democrat Samuel Jackson Randall Jr 18 son of a notable figure argues Mahone Virginia was not counted out in the gubernatorial race He has lately shown strong Mahone support amid political discussions at the Cantul coaning with employees and officials about Mahone’s claims to the governorship.
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Washington
Mahone
Virginia
Samuel Jackson Randall, Jr
Sam
Cantul
President Harrison Joins Private Docking Trip
The President left the city this evening for a Maryland docking excursion with ex-Senator Sewell of New Jersey. He may be away several days as he seeks a personal respite from public duties.
Cornerstone Lays for Thomas Jefferson Association Building
In Brooklyn on November 13 a large crowd braved heavy rain as the cornerstone of the Thomas Jefferson Association building was laid. Mayor Chapin, John P. Adams, and Grover Cleveland attended amid cheers, with Cleveland appearing soaked yet cheerful. The Romanesque seven story structure, to cost about 150000 dollars, will stand on Boerum Place and be ready by next May.
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Dispatch
Brooklyn
Thomas Jefferson Association
Democracy
Kings County
Chapin
John P. Adams
David A. Brady
Thomas Jeferson Association
Grover Cleveland
Hill
Adams
Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Grover
Adams’ Ravel
Boerum Place
Mob with white caps forces preacher to flee Indiana church
At Brown's Chapel near Covington Indiana a mob of 30 in white caps entered the church and dragged Rev Lindsay of Danville to the woods offering to leave or endure a beating. A protestor Mr Crane was struck. Prosecutions will follow if culprits are found.
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Indiana
Cormeros
Exp
Brown’s Chapel
Covington
Lindsay
Danville
Til
Crane
JORNSTOWN ON A SMALL SCALE DAM BURSTS DROWNS TWO
A dam at McClellin's flouring mill near Autor Ontario broke early this morning and swept into Jornstown causing widespread destruction. The Harris couple died when their house collapsed and several mills and bridges were ruined. The Canadian Pacific Railway bridge was wrecked but no trains were lost. Estimated damage exceeds twenty thousand dollars with additional losses from other structures.
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Autor
Ontario
McClellin
Here
Harris
Canadian Pacific Railway
Man Twice Resurrected From Gallows Faces New Death Watch
Charles Giblin, who killed Madeline Goetz in February, moved to the Tombs prison and placed under a fresh ten day death watch. Sheriff Grant’s deputies guard the condemned man for the third time as reforms and prieve process continue amid uncertain prospects.
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New York
Charles Giblin
Madeline Goetz
Cace
Grant
Sexton
Hille
Cronin trial moves to defense after three weeks of prosecution evidence
Chicago dispatch reports the Cronin murder case nears trial end with the state presenting strong proofs against Coughlin Burke and O Sullivan. Prosecutors cite Coughlin’s presence near the cottage and associ ations with the suspects while defense readies testimony.
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Cronin
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Burke
Caicaco
White Horse
Dr. Cronin
Carlson Cottage
J. B. Simonds
O’sullivan
Cronin Controversy Threatens Irish League In America
The Rev. Patrick Cronin, First Vice President of the Irish National League in America, warns the League is in trouble as conspiratorial and terror tactics erode support. He cites fear, coercion, and alleged murder cases that threaten legislative independence for Ireland and silence dissent within the movement.
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Cronin
Tim
Ireland
Irish National League
League
Chicago
Wittens
Indore
Parpell
Edwin Booth Birthday Commemoration At Lodge
New York November 13 Edwin Booth's birthday was celebrated by members of the Edwin Forrest Lodge in a commemorative gathering. The event marked the actor's anniversary with remarks and lodge rituals reflecting on his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edwin Booth
Edwin Forrest
Ohio Indiana Window Glass Makers Form New Organization
Finalay November 13 report: a meeting of window glass manufacturers from Ohio and Indiana established a new group to replace the Western Association. Most firms joined, price cutting discussed, and a proposed cross-state pool was debated but not adopted as impracticable at present.
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Ohio
Indiana
Old Western Association of
Window Glass Manufacturers
Ohio and Indians Association
Itidait
Seotins
Ancasian Hous
Seong Ol Ou Porta
Lampson Wins Lieutenant Governor Race in Ohio
Special telegram from Columbus reports Lampson the Republican won by a 41 vote margin over Marquis the Democrat and carried 46 counties to Marquis 42. Total votes 750 178 with Lampson ahead by 47 996 to Marquis 47 855. Democrats speculate on possible contest though Lampson believes no basis to challenge.
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CoLtumbus
Lampson
Marquis
Senate
Columbus
Lampas
Pson
Lh A
Boy Finds Gold Rush Box in New York Ruins
Twelve year old Samuel Baker unearthed a wooden box at 108th Street near First Avenue containing gold rush era records. The box held two Spanish doubloons dated 1841 and 1846, copies of the New York Aid from 1852, the Sacramento Placer Times from 1853, and a letter to clock Whitney from his son Horace mentioning California gold hunting and Jacob Dodge of Brooklyn as a companion.
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New York
Samuel Baker
Forsyth Street
Clock Whitney
Horaceae
California
Jacob Dodge
Brooklyn
Wedding Party in Omnibus Crash Near Waymart
A party of 23 from CansoxdpaLze Pa started by omnibus to a wedding near Wa six miles from Waymart when the vehicle overturned, throwing passengers out. Injured include E Bork with a severely wrenched arm, Wi Burr with facial wounds, Annis McMillan with facial bruises and scalp cut, Jean McMillan with bruises, and Robert Maxwell with a fractured skull who may die.
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CansoxDpaLze
Adel
Ae E. Bork
Wi Burr
Annis McMillan
Jean McMilanee
Robert Maxwell
Lead Trust vows fight as Missouri anti trust law tested
President Thomas Richeson of the Collier White Lead Company asserts the Missouri anti trust statute is unconstitutional and threatens charter revocation if the Secretary of State acts. The statement comes as officials in Jefferson City weigh the law's validity amid the national anti trust scrutiny.
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Missouri
Specilal
Diepateh
St. Louis
Thomas Richeson
Collier White Lead Company
Morrow
Highwayman Halts Goos Bay Stage in Roseland County
A lone highwayman attacked the Goos Bay stage near Rosepune Ontario, holding up the crew and robbing the riders. He looted the passengers before fleeing, leaving the driver unharmed. The incident stunned local residents and prompted a police search.
Millionaire Estate in England Claims For Hake Brothers
The Hake brothers of St Louis are urged to prove their identity to claim a $45,000,000 fortune in English Chancery. A London solicitor reported they may be heirs, after four Holland-born brothers left The Hague for America, built fortunes, and three died in Europe. A claimant signal from Birmingham, with relatives in Holland, prompted London inquiries and a planned trip to England to formalize the claim.
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Hake Brothers
St. Louis
England
London
Louis
William
St Louis
Herman
John
Ycresgo
John Hake
Yeward
Sears
Hake
Birmingham
Lands
Womela
Staritien
Holland
Americs
Mr. Beers
Eradt
California
THAT SAMOAN TREATY AND PACIFIC INTERESTS IN 1887
Discussion centers on a Samoan treaty and US exclusive rights for a coaling station under the 1887 arrangement negotiated by Frelinghuysen and Carter. The piece notes $500,000 for forest protection and $100,000 for a sealing issue tied to wartime rescue efforts plus ongoing Pacific interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Slander suit filed for $25,000 against W CTU leader Barker
Dr F Weeks Burnett today fined Mia HL Barker a leader of the WGTU with a $25,000 slander suit. Last week she sued Miss Willard and two other WCTU officials for libel and defamation, claiming professional harm. Barker contends the remarks were untrue and politically motivated.
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Curiaco
F Weeks Burnett
Mia HL Barker
Miss Willard
Elaiseer
Esponend - Willard
Saan Agiions
A Truly Good Young Har Among the Miming
Fragmentary OCR mentions an 81 000 amount and names Omana Nxn Mister Noriega Pani Sf. The text appears to reference fenders and a November date with unclear context.
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Omana
Nxn
Mister
Easilynde
Noriega
Pani Sfae
Fenders
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Fleischbeis
Mrs. Goodioe
Kans
Bam Randall, JR
Jornstown
Burke, Coughlin and O'Sullivan
Todls
National League
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Cat
Ain
Bar of Justice
Frankenfield
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Gerotbus Morte
Assther
Leese
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