London Strike Ends as Cardinal Manning Mediates Peace
The great London strike ends with a settlement praised for order and temperance. Cardinal Manning, the Lord Mayor, and Sydney Buxton helped mediate between Burns Tillett and dock directors. Lightermen join the compromise and dock work resumes Monday with piece rates to begin November.
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Soulsbry
Soulsby
Committee of
Cardinal Manning
Sydney Buxton
London
Gladstone
Surrey Dockmen
Wade Arms
Burns
Coloni
Buros
Tillett
Mr. Tillett
Blacklegs
Sydney C. Buxton
Poplar
Tower Hamlets
Cardinal Setherd
Messrs
Seas
Cea
Mystery Shrouds Whitechapel Murder With No Leads
The Whitechapel murder remains unexplained as police report no clews to the victim's identity or district, and no idea how the body was moved to the site. The age listed as 33 is questioned, with the head still missing and few facts about the case.
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Whitechapel
Itaggne
London
East End
Jack the Ripper
Berlin Merchants Protest US Consul Edwards Memoral
Berlin merchants sign a memorial ad to Prince Bismarck charging impoliteness and mistreatment by United States Consul Edwards while many merchants disagree with the accusations. The item notes the date September 14 and the location Berlin.
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Berry
Prince Bismarck
Mr. Edwards
United States
Berlin
Vikings topic stirs debate at British science meeting
Paul Du Chail la argues Vikings are direct ancestors of English. critics at the New Castle gathering call his premises wrong and conclusions indefensible. He praises truth over patriotism while American Edward Bates Borsey discusses South African Gold Fields after his recent visit.
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SY Cable
the Dispatch
Lowpay
Paul du Chailla
America
de Chailly
British Association For the Advancement of Science
New Castle
da Chailla
Edward Bates Borsey
New York
Ridgeway and Dr. Custer Avoid Contact During Europe Tour
District Attorney Hidgeway and Mrs. Ridgeway of Brooklyn sailed for New York after a three months tour of Europe. The Rev. Dr. Custer, longtime foe, stayed at the same hotels in London Paris and Berlin but the rivals did not speak. Ridgeway was hosted by New Yorkers and Brooklynites abroad and his return is seen as reducing gaiety on this side of the water.
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Loxpox
Hidgeway
Ridgeway
Brooklyn
New York
Europe
Custer
London
Paris
Berlin
Bessie Belwood Invents Trouble Over Barmaid Song
Lowponx reports Bessie Belwood, famed singer and defender of Lord Mandeville, faced censorship in Birmingham for her song The Barmaid. Mandeville travels with her, sharing the escort duties as the controversy flares this week.
Herbert Spencer Biography to Publish After Death
London reports Herbert Spencer has finished his autobiography up to the present and will publish it after his death on both sides of the Atlantic. The manuscript is in proofs, with two stereotyping molds prepared and sent, one to America, reflecting his wide posthumous readership.
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John Burns
Ben Tillett
Burns
London
Herbert Spencer
Atlantic
America
Spencer
Bi-Metallists Quiet After Chaplin’s Rise to Power
In England the bi metalists have been quiet for months since Henry Chaplin became Minister of Agriculture after his re election. They aim to win with steady work rather than public agitation, trusting a calmer approach to advance their cause.
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England
House of Commons
Henry Chaplin
Amelie Rives Plans French Novel Collaboration
French news report Amelie Rives and Parisian writer Catulle Mendes will co author a novel. The union of Rives with the French writer promises a fusion that may intrigue readers and provoke public reaction.
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Amelie Rives
Catulle Mendes
Rives
Suit Against Brooklyn Church Over Pew Contract
John G. Cooley of Norwich sues the Church of Our Savior known as Classon Avenue Presbyterian Church Brooklyn. His lawyer says the 1871 pew sale guaranteed 7 percent annual interest if unused, with the church renting the pew and paying the owner the interest due each April. Cooley has received $274 over years but now seeks $1,098 plus compound interest and has not surrendered the pew due to cost.
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New York
John G. Cooley
Norwich
Church of Our Savior
Brooklyn
Classon Avenue Presbyterian Church
Edwin M. Fox
Cooley
Operes
Wooley
Mother After Ten Years Seeks Son Stolen by Indians
Mrs Gruer of Otter Tail county Minnesota, age 65, has spent a decade seeking her son who was taken by Chippewa Indians when he was four. A friend’s message from Turtle Mountain confirms the boy may be there and she heads toward the reservation in hope of reunion.
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N. Dak
Gruer
Otter Tail County
Minnesota
Turtle Mountain
Sulking Outlaw Holzhay in Jail Guarded During Trial
Reimund Holzhay, northern Wisconsin train robber, is held in a Bessemer Michigan county jail guarded closely with irons and an armed deputy after his arrest. His devoted sweetheart Lydia Huntler remains missing, and Holzhay predicts further violence if he escapes. He faces trial in November for robbery and related crimes. government detectives pursued him through forests and towns, while locals recall his past escapes and northern exploits.
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Edmund Holzbay
Bessemer, Mich
Bessemer
Mich
Reimund Holzhay
Wisconsin
Holzhay
Pulcifer
Shawano County
Uncle Sam
John Glade
Republic
Tie County
Soonescope
Oconto
Wis
Montana
Oscar Schwartz
Palcifer
Hozhay
Lydia Huntler
Lile
Olver
Wisconsin Central
A Ruined Industry The Queensland Sugar Plantations in Decline
A New York telegram reports Queensland sugar production at risk amid widespread plantation abandonments and causes including mismanagement extravagant planters and finance troubles. The sugar industry commission cites labor changes and data gaps as contributing factors to the depressed outlook.
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Queensland
New York
Sugar Industry Commission
President Harrison backs private levee funding for western waterways
A Cincinnati convention report on western waterways was presented to President Harrison in Washington. He supported improved navigation but opposed government spending on levees, urging private funding. The delegation included C H Grosvenor W D Logan and J W Bryant. Bryant heads to New York for a meeting with the National Board of Steam Navigation on October 1 in Pittsburgh.
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Washington
Cincinnati
C. H. Grosvenor
Ohio
W. D. Logan
Louisiana
J. W. Bryant
New Orleans
White House
Deer Park
Logan
Bryant
Taylor
Messrs. Cheadle
General Grosvenor
New York
National Board of Steam Navigation
Pittsurg
Funeral for Gesswein Setter to be Held in Brooklyn Church
Frederick W. Gesswein of 50 John Street was shot in his private office by inventor Christian J. Deyhle. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM at Bedford Avenue Lutheran Church in Brooklyn. Deyhle, in custody at the Tombs, spoke of his motive and claimed self defense amid a botched botched explanation of the shooting.
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New York
Frederick W. Gesswein
John Street
Christian J. Deyhle
Bedford Avenue Lutheran Church
Brooklyn
Deyhle
Found the Musket Near Bloody Angle at Gettysburg
C W Bishing of Harvey’s Lake, a private in Captain Rice’s company Fifty third Pennsylvania volunteers, was wounded twice at Gettysburg near the bloody angle. He buried his musket under a rock and later recovered it with old comrades during the monument dedication. He brought the musket to Wilkes Barre, saying no money can buy it.
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Bishing
Gettysburg
Wilkesbarre
A Fight for the Capital in South Dakota
Speculation heats the South Dakota capital fight with bribery accusations toward Pierre supported by Woonsocket capitalists. Redfield withdraws leaving Huron or Pierre as potential winners, Yankton papers claim Sioux Falls backers paid 5000 dollars to sway counties, while Watertown promotes a Farmers Alliance land purchase for mammoth plants to back their bid.
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South Dakota
St. Pawn
Pierre
Woonsocket Capital Investment Company
Speewicker
Redfield
Huron
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Farmers’ Alliance
New Asteroid Found by Prof Peters In Mars Orbit Ring
Prof C H F Peters of Litchfield Observatory Hamilton College reports discovery of asteroid No 287 on August 25. The object orbits partly inside Mars orbit, a first in asteroid observations as all prior discovered asteroids stayed outside Mars orbit.
Relief Commission Sets Distribution of 1.6 Million at Johnstown
A Harrisburg telegram reports the Flood Relief Commission will authorize $1,600,000 for Johnstown and nearby areas from the Conemaugh Valley fund. The local relief committee's figures will guide allocations, with emphasis on those most in need and a reserve held for future disbursement.
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Johnstown
Flood Relief Commission
Conemaugh Valley
Hanrrissure
Kremer
Europe
Jersey Shore
Beaver
Dublin
Ireland
Johnstown Board of Peohe
Board of Inquiry
Fought for the Girl Ends in Draw in Avoca Bout
Thomas Moran and Thomas Marion, rivals for Belle McCook's regard, fought a personal contest at a Starks station. Moran dodged a right, clinched and threw Marion. Morrison and Hopkins intervened as the referee stopped the match, calling it a draw to restore breath.
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Tite Dispatch
Pirrston
Thomas Moran
Thomas Marion
Avoca
Moran
Pennsylvania Company
Marion
Starks
Belle McCook
Belle
Ptocess
Mike Morrison
Mike Hopkins
Morrison
Mackie Reappears After Mysterious Fort Wayne Absence
Robert Mackie, who vanished on the eve of his Cooperstown engagement, has been located in Montreal. He was seen Thursday by Kimball, an Electric Light Company agent. Mackie served as foreman at Jenney shops in Fort Wayne and did not embezzle funds. rumor of his eloping and financial trouble is unfounded.
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Cardinal Manning
Carolina
Manning
Holzhay
Foley
Ishpeming
Negaunee
Republic
Fleischbein
Fort Wayne
Lyo
Robert Mackie
Cooperstown
N. Y
Montreal
Canada
Kimball
Electric Light Company
Mackie
Jenney
Langtry Divorced After Secret London Telegram
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Langtry secured a divorce amid secrecy despite efforts to hide the matter. Cable messages from London confirm the severing of ties with husband Mr Gebhardt, and speculation centers on future remarriage plans and residence.
Jasper County unrest escalates with arson and armed whites
Reports from Jasper County Mississippi describe growing violence as masked men burn a church and a schoolhouse near Paulding. White residents organize armed groups while several blacks are jailed in Newton county for inciting insurrection amid fears of a planned Sunday attack.
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E Mznrpran
Miss
Jasper County
Amall Negro Church
Paulding
Alfred Lassiter
Burnett Hair
Hair
Newton County
Newton
Fire at Exposition injures fear and sparks panic
A blaze swept a large Exposition booth leaving one quarter of the interior damaged. Thousands escaped through numerous exits in minutes as flames ruined upper floors. About 75 000 likely to cover the losses with many exhibitors affected. A woman and her escort descended a roof by ladder with a fireman guiding the way.
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Gener
Tee Eee
Hunt
Archilio Street
Exhausin
O'Mara
Nine Tenth Ward
Carsaro
Murer
Lano Navenelli
Domineo Scelluco
Michele
Bicyclists Halted by Weather After Parade is Abandoned
Weather last week disrupted cycling events as today's parade through Central Park Fifth and Madison Avenues and Brooklyn to Coney Island was canceled. About 200 riders gathered at noon before organizers halted the event and notified the start point. The Grand Union hosted a meeting where Chief Consul Bull approved $600 for office expenses and $150 for additional costs, with officers listed from New York Buffalo Syracuse Albany Dunkirk and Brooklyn.
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New York
Central Park
Fifth
Madison Avenues
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Gilmore
Board of Officers
Grand Union
Consul Bull
National Jenkins
Buffalo
George Ridwell
CG. W. Wood
Syracuse
E. Bilackham
Dunkirk
Michael Forst
Brook E. J. Shriever
Convicts Leased From Tennessee Penitentiary
At Nashville on September 14 the Tennessee penitentiary prisoners were leased for six years to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company for 100000 dollars per year the minimum set by law. Most convicts will work for the company at its mines.
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Nashville
Tennessee Penitentiary
Capitol
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Troop Units Head to Harlan County Court for Order
Two companies of State troops depart Louisville under Adjutant General Hill to patrol during the Harlan County Court session starting next week. The Harrodsburg unit numbers 24 men and the Lexington unit 34, marching 80 miles through the mountains to reach the site.
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Louisivville
Harrodsburg
Lexington
Hill
Harlan County Court
The Ge of Cain An East End Lion Almost Hacks His Brother
A violent incident in the East End involved a man described as a lion by locals who nearly hacked his brother to pieces. Police reported a heavy struggle and improvised weaponry used in the attack.
Mysterious East End Murder of Brothers Over Cards
An Italian laborer Giovanni Franceschiello killed his brother Michele during a card game at Pietro Carsaro’s house. The killer fled into the night leaving a bloody dirk. police and residents scoured the East End, detaining two suspects, with a large manhunt ongoing.
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Giovanni Franceschiello
Michele Franceschialle
Atecslan
Giovanni
Pittsburg
Pietro Carsaro
Carsaro
Keennem
Michele
Cain
Franceschiello
Nineteenth Ward
Frankstown Avenue
Jane
Fider
Corsaro
Second District
O'Mara
McAleese
Central Station
East End
Mahone Circulates Voter Registration for Colored Voters
A Northern report from September 14 describes Mahone flooding the state with circulars offering pay to enslaved clerks who recruit voters. Each registered voter brings five cents and a daily ten cent stipend for hunters. A Petersburg dispatch dated August 23 lists requests to pastors to identify church leaders by race to bolster black turnout.
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Ricumoxo
Sre
William Manox
Seven Sav ed From Caterina R Loar in Gale Rescue
A Norwegian steamer reported the Caterina R Italian bark of Genoa wrecked during a hurricane off Boston. Seven sailors clung to the foremast for 48 hours without food or water as the captain and five crew were swept overboard.
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Boston
Dana
Caterina R
Genoa
Anay
Mon
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