Fight with tramps ends in death and arrests at Indian Orchard
A gang of thirteen tramps attacked a Chicago bound train at Indian Orchard near Worcester. Officers fired on the mob, killing one tramp and wounding several. Seven arrests followed, naming John Murphy Charles Hearnes George Wilson Geo Greetwood James Brady Frank Trainer and John Kelly. The dead man remains unidentified as officers remain on scene.
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Pregriely
Mass
Indian Orchard
Lirat
John Murphy
Charles Hearnes
George Wilson
Geo, Greetwood
James Brady
Frank Trainer
John Kelly
Rumors Of War Stir Across Europe As Troops Move
Continental press drums of conflict as Russia and France redirect forces toward Germany. Reports from Berlin, Vienna, Paris and St Petersburg describe rapid troop movements and warnings from Russian journals. Paris celebrates naval toasts and veiled hopes amid fragile alliances as tensions rise.
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Berlin
Vienna
Paris
St Petersburg
Russia
France
Austria
Sarah Johardt
Prazua
Italy
Warny
An'd
Salisbury Seeks Diplomatic Path on United States Ties
The Marquis of Salisbury travels to Windsor Castle to discuss business with the Queen and potential ministerial appointment to the United States. He aims to handle matters on diplomatic grounds, seeking royal accord and to cool any resentment over recent events.
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Lanvor
Marquis of Salisbury
Windsor Castle
United States
Lord Salisbury
Lord Sackville
Royal Mintreal
Opium Smuggling Grip and Washington Political Moves
In Washington on November 17 the secretary of the treasury acknowledged the removal of Port Townsend customs collector, tied to opium smuggling. Reports say the act followed election timing. other notes mention public printer Benedict denying resignation plans. Overseas, Canton reports floods reducing China silk output by half, with a 10,000 bale crop and a potential $4.1 million loss in value.
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Waeninaton
Secretary of the Treasury
Fairchild
Port Townsend
Washington Territory
Lamont
Uaken
Benedict
Harrison
Perry Dolce
Sr State
Ment
Judge Grants Actor John A Stevens Divorce
New York reports Judge Lawrence awards divorce to actor John A Stevens from wife May L Stevens. Jacksonville sees death of Rear Admiral Charles H Baldwin. Refugees detained. a jail incident in Troy involves Alderman John L Messer. Leprosy case found in Hughes County. Missionary committee allocates funds to Italy Mexico and Korea.
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New York
Lawrence
John A. Stevens
May L. Stevens
New Yon
Chas
H. Baldwin
Troy
N. Y
John L. Messer
Messer
Bright Better. Rochdale Health News and Murder Arrest
The Rochdale report notes Mr. Bright has passed the crisis and grows stronger with precautions against relapse. A week passes with no Whitechapel murder and readers await the next crime. Detectives arrest a doctor linked to the case and hold him for examination, causing public incredulity.
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Waltechare
Rochdale
Bright
Whitechapel
Tunnel to Canada Proposal Tied to Detroit River Tunnel Plan
The Detroit Railroad and Tunnel Company is incorporated for 99 years with $1,500,000 capital to fund a Detroit river tunnel to Canada. Stockholders include Luther Hoecker Mary Becker Luther Trowbridge Geo At Brad A Baker and James A Halleck. Work will begin early in the spring with funds raised.
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Dernarr
Detroit Rairoad and Tunnel Company
Nmnety
Detroit River
Canada
Luther Hoecker
Mary Becker
Luther Trowbridge
Geo
A T
Brad A. Baker
James A. Halleck
Workwall Regio
Election Feasts and Fraud Probes Across Cities
New York insurance men host Republicans at a post election dinner while Detroit forms a one hundred member committee to expose election frauds. In Philadelphia Levi P Morton dines with Wanamaker then attends a parade and supper at the Union League Club House.
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Cleveland
New York
New York Life Insurance Company
Democrata
Wanamaker
Levi P. Morton
Phi
Aabdelpphia
John Wanamaker
Union League Club
Morton
Assault on Judge Birdsall Fuels Gubernatorial Feud Rumors
November 17 report describes an attack on Judge D. C. Birdsall of the Telegram. Three assailants followed him, clubs and a pistol were used, and Birdsall alleged intent to kill. Suspects were jailed on simple assault. later re-arrested on assault with attempt to kill. The episode ties to Republican figures such as Morgan J. Bulkley and the ongoing political clash with the Telegram and Democratic forces.
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Julge Bordaail
Asault
Joey
Morgan J. Bulkley
Birdsall
Bulkley
Birdsalbes
Bulkley Savage
Adina Life Insurance Company
Democratic State Committee
Pap Taae
Pawer
Italian Riot Demands Pay for Idle Days at Paquetteville
In November 17 events at Paquetteville Quebec one hundred and fifty Italian workers rebel after Hereford Railroad refused pay for October days they worked. They disabled a steam plow and two engines, cut bridge timbers, and now control the track from the bridge to Vermilion threatening further violence if demands are not met by Monday.
Princeton Wins Football Clash Over Harvard Cubes
Old New York game report states Princeton defeated Harvard 14 to 6 in a cold November matchup. Prince ton Rouge and Harvard lineups are noted as the main participants with scoring plays shaping the outcome.
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Harvard
New York
Princeton
Scoro
Diseased meat aid to be Bald im This City
A fragment notes a well known city figure who refuses to speak for amusement says diseased live stock is sold in the Cincinnati market including hogs and related concerns.
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Cincinnati
Cholera Fear Drives Pork Imports Debate Across Nations
The piece denounces the feeding of diseased pigs arriving from distant sources and criticizes France and Germany for blocking U S pork. It cites a British consul report claiming cholera runs rampant in the United States with carcasses processed into lard and soap grease, urging reform to protect livestock.
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France
Germany
Chicago
Has
United States
Livestok
Postmaster General Report Shows 12288 Appointments This Year
The Postmaster General’s annual report figures 12 288 appointments last year with over half due to resignations or commission expirations Only 2 were removed One thousand six hundred ninety five offices were discontinued and 2210 established Two thirds of new offices were in the Southern States and Indian Territory Pennsylvania was the only Northern state Nine states reported over 100 new offices The inauguration committee reports about 14000 raised toward a 40000 goal plus ticket sales for the ball Also noted is a fatal self inflicted shooting at a Maryland town where William Davis killed himself and his ill mother after a period of insanity The man’s father remains in a lunatic asylum
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Wastitsaron
Stevension
Indian Territory
Pennsyvania
North
Crosby
Noyes
A. M. Clapp
John W. Thompson
C. Glover
Win
M. Galt
Rorkville
William Davis
Luwane Asylum
Sensational Theory on the European Holl Fire
Chattanooga authorities say the European Holl fire on Monday was an incendiary crime. A hotel guest allegedly struck with a hatchet, robbed of a large sum, then the hotel set on fire to cover the deed. Officers search for the supposed murderer. startling developments promised.
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Chattanooga
Cuests
Ofcera
Barry Defeated In Labor Grievance Appeal
The Knights of Labor Grievance Committee denied J. P. Barry’s appeal of expulsion from the order. The vote, 122 to 2, followed a long afternoon debate, with the General Executive Board upheld. Delegates offered funds totaling about 150,000 for the assembly’s use and mileage was approved.
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IxpraNavours
Knights of Labor Today
J. P. Barry
General Executive Board
Ini
O Uer
Barry
Glaassblowers Assembly
Help On to Comrade With a Benefit at Memorial Hall
The Woman's Relief Corps 25 staged a benefit evening at Memorial Hall on Sixth Street to aid Comrade Josep W. Johnson. A nineteen-part program featured music by Miss Carrie Slatiker and a song by Mrs. George C. Welmer, with Comrade J. M. Horton directing. the event drew high praise for its fine entertainment and table service.
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Memorial Hall
Josep W. Johnson
Woman's Relief Corps 25
J. Hl. Horte
Mire
George C. Welmer
Caele Noah
Cominde J. AM. Horton
Carrie Slatiuker
Columbia College to Admit Women After Long Agitation
After years of agitation the trustees of Columbia College decide to admit women. Young men will not be admitted to the same class or building as the women. Separate new buildings will be used for classes of each sex.
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Columbia College
New
Yor
Weir dresser stranger claims London madness in New York
A man accosts a policeman in New York asking if this is London. He is taken to the station then reports insanity and a memory of London Police Headquarters. He gives the name Henry Johnson and says he lives in West End. A fit occurs after confinement and he is moved to Bellevue Hospital. Photos of English ladies and a Mary Johnston card from Whitechapel are found.
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London
Btranger
Kenry Johnson
Beer
West End
Whitechapel
Bellevue
Mary Johnston
A Dangerous Man in Morrin and Surrounding Tumult
A violent offender named Dick Hurley, released after a manslaughter conviction, is accused of choking his mother and attempting arson at her house and of firing at Red Farrell. Reports allege ties to local politics and a failed bid to bring Hurley to trial amid scrutiny of Prosecutor Keating and Sheriff Seott.
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Red Farrell
Dick Hurley
John Kerting
Morrin
Main Street
Dail
Ster. Sehott
Hariey
Farrell
Elect
Hurey
Cox
Hoteon
Setott
Brewser
Hasverty
Pie
Brewster
Turiey
Huriey
Beanes
Roendeavore
Keating
tHurlier
Coeal
Cade Ing
Fire alarms alarm crowds as John Fearnley factory burns
At about 5:30 p.m. a fire from box M4 near Front and Main ignited a stable then spread toward the John Fearnley Manufacturing Co. plant on Geller Street. The three alarm blazed rapidly with flames in shavings barrels reaching the upper floors. The upper stories and the rear of the building burned, causing about 10 000 dollars in damage with 20 000 dollars insured. The company, led by John Fearnley and Alex Matthews, has operated four years. A prior fire at the same site occurred three years earlier.
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Vox M4
Front
Main
Sycamore
Frontan
Second Street
Ovbile
Asevon
Mozell
Gest and
Harriet
Posibie
Gest
Liarriet Street
John
En Fies
Siiries
Pearnley
Simeon Stern
John Fearnley
Alex Matthews
Warrant Issued for E Schultz in Embezzlement Case
Urizht issues a warrant for the arrest of E Schultz on embezzlement charges. A dangerous fire breaks out in the dining room of Hiram W Davis Co Carriage Works at Denman Flint and Wade streets at noon Saturday. Prompt firefighting curbs the blaze but damages reach about 500 dollars.
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Urizht
E. Schultz
Hiram. W. Davis & Co
Denman
Flint
Wade Strets
King
Timely topics a jumble of public figures and opinions
A fragmented report discusses President Harrison perceived as cold and reports on a journalist's question. It questions legal action against a killer and notes business reactions to a deficit measure and voluntary payments, while small firms face consumer pressure.
Blaine Club Election Ends With Scratched Ballots
The Blaine Club election closed at 9 last night after a chaotic counting showing three tickets led by George Cox for president. Reported 41 votes cast with red ink scribbles on the ticket, and officials warned it would take until late morning to finish the tally.
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Plaine Club
George Cox
Lecret
Cox
Murat Hale &Jone
Keely in Prison Over Contempt in Court
Inventor John W. Keely surrendered in court after writs of attachment. Through counsel Mr Murphy he argued compliance with court orders. Judge Finletter committed Keely to Movamens Sine Prison until he purges himself of contempt.
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John W. Keely
Murphy
Finletter
Keely
Movamenssine
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