Reading Railroad Strike Outrages Freight and Coal Supply
The Philadelphia and Reading railroad system began a major strike at midnight Saturday involving about 69,000 workers. Freight and coal trains were halted, threatening a coal famine in Philadelphia and eastern cities. Knights of Labor leaders vow to fight, with 600 police ready in Philadelphia and non union crews to start Tuesday if pre strike workers do not resume.
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East
Philadelphia & Reading
Taylor’s
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
Austin Corbin
Schuylkill
Lehigh
Order of Knights of Labor
Mutudi Hall
Charles Taylor
Knight S of Labor
Reading Company
Elizabethtown
Coxe Bros
Port Richmond
McLeod
Reading
Atlantic City
Williamsport
Reading Road
Alot
Pinkerton
Butterworth Improves After Injury in Ohio Debate
Congress man Butterworth of Ohio shows marked improvement and is out of danger, according to friends. The report from Washingtron City notes his condition after a recent incident on December 26.
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Ben Butterworth
Washingtron City
Congressman Butterworth
Ohio
Reading Asks: Major Reading Railroad Strike Sweeps City
Excitement rises in Reading as the Knights of Labor order all railroad workers except passenger staff and miners to strike. The company rushed troops to Port Richmond to replace strikers, but workers will not return to work. Coal trains halt, ore cars idle, and freight traffic stops while passengers run.
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Reading Railroad
The
Knights of Labor
Port Richmond
Schuylkill
Reading
Philadelphia
Miners Halt Work Amid Reading Railroad Strike
The Mahony and Shamokin division railway workers went on strike late Saturday, stopping all but passenger trains. The walkout stems from the Port Richmond dispute and will halt coal production by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company. Miners join in refusing to mine if non union workers are employed.
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Shamokin
Mahony & Shamokin
Reading Railroad
Port Richmond
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
George Leads Labor Party Ticket After National Convention
The Tribune reports it is nearly certain Henry George and Dr. McGlynn will influence the United Labor party. A national convention is expected to precede major party events with George likely heading the ticket and James G. Maguire of San Francisco as vice president candidate.
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New York
the Tribune
Henry George
McGlynn
United Labor Party
James G. Maguire
San Francisco
Superior Court of
Knights of Labor Allow Direct Negotions in Rochester Shoe Strike
In Rochester New York on December 26 report says the Knights of Labor passed a resolution letting shoe shop crews on a two month strike negotiate directly with shop proprietors. Manufacturers had refused to deal with knights committees but are willing to hire workers individually, suggesting an early end to the dispute.
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R. of L
Flint-Glass Trouble In Prirtssurer Factories Endgame
The Times reports Flint-glass manufacturers in Prirtssurer Pennsylvania are prepared to hold out factories until the end of February. If no agreement with the union is reached, they will reopen with new workers replacing the old employees.
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Prirtssurer
the Times
Beck and Blackburn Plan Residence Shift in Kentucky Politics
Senator Beck will move from Lexington to Louisville citing political necessity. Senator Blackburn, from Versailles, fears Beck’s re election could hurt his own bid and backed blue grass delegates who favored Standiford as Beck’s successor. With Standiford’s death, anti Beck delegates are released and an agreement ensues for Beck to reside in Louisville.
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Louisville
Beck
Lexington
Blackburn
Versailles
Standiford
Mr. Beck
Dr. Standiford
Tragic railroad accident ends life of Salomon at crossing
In Prrrseura Pennsylvania on a Sunday evening James Salomon quarreled with his wife and left in anger. At the Eighteenth street crossing he paused and was struck by a passing train, his head severed by the wheels in full view of his wife. Neighbors later carried the traumatized widow home.
McAuliffe Challenges Carney for Lightweight Title
McAuliffe says Jem Carney never held the lightweight crown and Mike Daly had no right to it. He asserts under London rules a champion must not wait more than six months to fight again and vows to defend or win the title within four weeks after the current company expires.
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McAuliffe
New York
Dein
Jack McAuliffe
Jem Carney
United Press
Carney
America
Mike Daly
Bangor
Jem~ Carney
Daly
London
América
Daniel Manning Dies After Illness in Albany
Daniel Manning died Saturday at 1 32 pm in Albany after a three day decline. Surrounded by family and clergy he received communion and died peacefully. Tributes came from President Cleveland and Gov Hill as Albany honors its longtime public servant who started as an Albany Argus office boy and rose to secretary of the treasury. Funeral at St Pauls Episcopal in Albany set for next Tuesday.
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Aubany
N. Y
Daniel Manning
Mr. Manning
James H
Manning
James H. Manning
Fred C. Manning
John A. Delehanty
Mary E. Manning
Maria V. Manning
John B. Manning
William J. Freyer
Robert L. Freyer
Henry Hun
Fred R. Moore
Foilger
Moore
Folger
Episcopal Church
Dr. Livingston
St. Paul’s Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Lancaster Street
Thacher
Washington
Treasury Building
McCulloch
Bright
Albany
Cleveland
Dass
Dante
Mannine
Grover Cleveland
Hill
J. Fitzgerald
Fairchild
Col. Lamont
Samuel J. Randall
Bayard
Albany Argus
Treasury
Argus
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
St. Louis
Tilden
Chicago
Albany Leader Manning Ends Public Career
Former cabinet figure Mr. Manning, noted for outside ventures, resigns from his roles. He chaired the Albany and Susquehanna Railway, led the National Commercial Bank of Albany, and served as park commissioner and director of the Albany Electric Light. He has two sons and a daughter. his second wife, Miss Fryer, joined him after the 1884 Cleveland election. His worth is described as several hundred thousand dollars.
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Manning
Albany & Suusquehanna Railway Company
National Commercial Bank of Albany
Albany
Albany Electric Light Company
Cleveland
Fryer
Death of ex Secretary Manning Across New York
News of ex-Secretary Manning's death brings deep regret from politicians and citizens. Flags at government offices are ordered to half-mast. Notables including Hon. S. Cox Mayor Hewitt Jesse Seligman and Senator Evarts praise his ability integrity and patriotism.
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New York
Manning
S. Cox
Hewitt
Jesse Seligman
Evarts
SORROW AT WASHINGTON OVER MANING DEATH SHADOWS HOLIDAY
Washington December 26 Mr Mannings death brings sorrow to the president and cabinet as Christmas festivities are dampened. The president and cabinet will attend the funeral and officials ordered mourning symbols at half mast and the treasury closed on the funeral day. The cabinet praised Manning’s public service.
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Washington City
Manning
Col. Lamont
Bayard
Whitney
Fairchild
Endicott
Garland
Vilas
Treasury
Department
Pblic
Alger to distribute charity gifts to thousands in surprise
Detroit on December 26 reports Gen. R A Alger began distributing charitable gifts through agents totaling around fifteen thousand dollars. About 1,500 newsboys will get suits of clothes and over 1,000 families will receive a ton of coal and a barrel of flour. The program runs for a week before Alger leaves for his California lumber camp, with recipients unaware of his intent.
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Alger
Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
Gen. Alger
Redwood
California
Christmas Gifts for Unser Fritz From San Remo Telegram
A San Remo telegram reports Crown Prince Frederick William enjoys his Christmas gifts despite limited variety. A German loaded Christmas tree items include pencil-cases and papier mache sausages destined for him, with delivery extending past New Year's. Also received are neck mufflers large enough to throttle half of Germany.
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Germany
Observance of Christmas Across the World
Telegram reports show Christmas celebrated in the traditional manner with charity for the needy and crowded church services. In many places wealthy households aided the poor, and Chicago churches joined in the observance with storytelling and anthems.
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Chicago
Baroness Burdett-Coutts Donates to Bethnal Green Families
London December 26 Baroness Burdett Coutts donates beef and groceries worth 500 pounds to families living on her Bethnal Green estate. The benefit supports residents with essential supplies during the winter season.
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Burdette-Coutts
London
Burdett- Coutts
Bethnal Green
Christmas Boxes for Convicts at Avuspura Prison
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union presented 1,100 boxes to convicts at the prison on Saturday. Each box contained toilet soap, a hair brush and other toilet articles.
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Avuspura
N. Y
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Dempsey Challenges Kilrain For Prize Ring Fight
Jim Adams a New York bookmaker and Dempsey admirer authorized a challenge to Jake Kilrain for a bout to finish under London prize ring rules. Adams believes Dempsey can whip Kilrain despite a thirty pound weight difference.
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Dempsey
Kilrain
New York
Jim Adams
Jack Dempsey
Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
The Speculative Politician Looms in Cleveland Ticket Talks
In Washiton City on December 26 observers scan the political future. Gen Black is eyed for second place on the Cleveland ticket while Gen Vilas is touted as the coming man. Republican chatter centers on Gov Risk of Wisconsin as a potential running mate.
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Washieton City
Gen. Black
Cleveland
Gen. Vilas
Governor Risk
Wisconsin
Gunman shoots editor amid political feud in Nashville
John J Littleton editor of The National Review a Republican weekly was shot by Joseph R Banks a real estate dealer and rival faction member. Banks surrendered to police after ambushing Littleton firing a double barreled shotgun wounding him seriously with liver and groin injuries. Littleton shows grim prognosis as doctors report unlikely recovery.
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Nashville
Tenn
John J. Litetleton
The
National Review
Joseph R. Banks
Banks
Littleton
New York
High Street
Mr. Littleton
Those Custom House Thieves Leader of Forgery Ring
Michael O'Brien, jailed for forging customs signatures to steal silk worth fifteen thousand dollars, hid his past as a chop house owner turned gang leader. He eluded investigators while a celebrated swindle figure with a ruined marriage and a life of crime.
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New York
Michael O’brien
Custom House
Byrnes
O’brien
Mysterious Death in Buffalo Woman Found Dead at 606 South Division
Coroner notified after Mrs. Patrick Brennan is found in a yard with a head wound and eye gash. Her son Jack Brennan and her husband claim ignorance of the death. Police investigation pending into possible foul play in Bourrato N Y.
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Buffalo
Bourrato
N. Y
Kenney
Patrick Brennan
South Division Street
Jack Brennan
Ten Year Old Girl Arraigned as Habitual Drunkard
Lizzie Degnan ten years old was arraigned in Jefferson market police court for habitual drunkenness after a school incident. Her father James Degnan, also intoxicated, was arrested and committed for ten days. The child was sent to the Sisters of St. Dominick.
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New York
Lizzie Degnan
Jefferson Market
James Degnan
Sisters of St. Dominick
Puddler Edward Buckley Dies After Fight at Mill
Edward Buckley of the Elmira Iron and Steel Rolling mills died Saturday morning from bruises sustained in a fight with fellow puddler Halloran. Halloran has been arrested.
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Lo Exandra
Edward Buckley
Elmira
Central Lard Company Formed By Major New York Dealers
About a dozen large wholesale lard dealers in New York have joined to form the Central Lard Company aimed at reducing consumer costs and improving lard quality. The group, comprising most local speculators and manufacturers, plans a $4,000,000 capital corporation with articles of incorporation filed and general certificates issued.
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New York
Central Lard Company
Lucky Christmas for the Boys
Fire destroyed St. Aloysius academy in Yonkers early Sunday. About eighty boys normally attend, but sixteen remained with sixteen nuns to teach. The building loss is around $10,000.
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New York
St. Aloysius Academy
Yonkers
Fire destroys shoe department at Michigan State Penitentiary
Fire broke out at 9 30 Saturday night in the state penitentiary at Michigan City Indiana and completely destroyed the shoe department. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. The fire caused little excitement among the convicts.
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Michican City
Ind
State Penitentiary
Transfer of The Times Property Ends in Court Auction
Final legal performance in the transfer of The Times property occurred Saturday in Judge Tuley s court. Receiver Hurlburt exited as James J West, a purchaser, was named receiver until new management assumes in January.
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Curcaco
Times
An Old Public Functionary Dead
Washington reports the death of John H. Barclay a longtime journal clerk of the house of representatives at age 71 after dying Saturday night at 10 o clock his service spanned many years in the capitol community.
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Washington City
John,h. Barclay
House of Representatives
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