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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1887

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Bill to expel dangerous aliens from United States

Washington December 12 The proposed bill by George E Adams aims to expel aliens deemed to threaten public peace by advising property destruction or murder of officers. It sets a process for evidence from three citizens, presidential orders, and possible arrest and removal with penalties for return. The measure may spark debate.

Washington Chicago John Most New York House of Representatives George E. Alums United States Herman Raster Staats Zeitung Union League Club Adams Raster Secretary of State

Calumet and Hecla mine cave expands fire zone

Ground around the Calumet and Hecla mine shaft caved in enabling air and venting for a month old fire. Jury deliberating in the E L Harper bank wreck case. Thirty survivors of the W A Scholten reach New York aboard the P Caland. Reverend Joseph Parker sails for Europe on the Etruria. Political gossip notes Fremont Cole in the New York speakership race. John L Sullivan greeted in Dublin. Thirty eight widows of revolutionary soldiers on pension lists. Mrs Brower beaten near Hempstead L I remains alive. Dentist Wettlaufer hanged himself after studying a death by own act. Downs Vanaman of the Nellie S Jerrell reportedly lost after ship sunk near Barnegat.

Calumet and Hecla E. L. Harper Fidelity National Bank Cincinnati W. A. Scholten New York Netherlands Fremont Cole Husted Ainsworth John L. Sullivan Dublin Brower Hempstead L. L John Wettlaufer East Thirty- Third Street Downs Vanaman Nellie Jerrell Barnegat Eeeie Goshen N.J Cara

Hugh O Pentecosts Farewell From Belleville Avenue Church

Rev Hugh O Pentecost resigns as pastor of Belleville Avenue Congregational church Newark after two years citing liberal views and opposition to evangelical Christianity He says he will continue to teach Christ s doctrines and may preach in New York with expenses funded by subscription and vows truth will triumph

Newark N. J Hugh O. Pentecost Belleville Avenue Pentecost New York City

Stormy Sunday at Syracuse Universalist church

In Syracuse on December 12 the First Universalist church faced a heated scene as Pastor J C F Grumbine resisted trustees requests to resign over his Henry George views and political activity. A vote was blocked by moderator H P Hall, and the meeting adjourned after debate and a benediction.

Syracuse N. Y First Universalist J. C. F. Grumbine Grumbine Henry George H. P. Hall

Desperado Captured After Terrorizing Walker County

Tom Key, once a notorious outlaw and horse thief, was arrested in Walker county after a violent confrontation with officers. He had terrorized the area, burned barns, and threatened his father. He sustained shotgun injuries and is jailed, with indictments lost in a prior county courthouse fire. The report also notes the Pittsburg revival with Francis Murphy and Moody concluding meetings in Pittsspunro.

Birmincham Ala Tom Key Walker County Key Mississippi Jasper

Man in Critical Condition After Multiple Grape Noose Incident

John A. Van Norton head of a dry goods department describes life as immaterial after taking twenty grains of a drug during a dispute with a clerk. He arrived from Gil City last September and is a Newark native. Three doctors treated him all day, performing windpipe surgery and artificial respiration without success. He reiterated his wish to die, saying life was immaterial. He is married twice with three children.

Burrato John A. van Norton Ose Qil City Newark N. J van Norton Tie Ausany John Walker Waterford Saratoga County Cohoes West Troy Governor Hill Thomas Kelly Rotterdam Junction Walker Kelly Steubenville Michael McGinniss McGinniss Mike McGinniss Tramps Anderson and Taylor

Counterfeit Silver Dollars Found. Arrests Made near Grantsville

Silver Dollar Manufactim Salt Lake City December 12 John Rekart and Teddy Maynes arrested for counterfeiting. The fake coins produced at Grantsville twenty miles away and circulated mainly among Fort Douglas soldiers at three for one. The counterfeit is said to be very good except for the ringing defect. more arrests expected.

Salt Lake City John “Rekart Teddy Maynes Rekart Grantsville Fort Douglass

Assailant of Ferry. Paris turmoil deepens political rift

Paris reports reveal Aubertin alias Berckheith, a dissolute suspect, wrote of murder to Grangier before shooting Jules Ferry. Ferry’s condition worsens with ecchymosis near heart and liver. Fallieres abandons cabinet plans as Carnot-Tirard efforts stall amid Radical-Conservative tensions.

London Paris Aubertin Berckheith M. Jules Ferry Grangier M. Ferry France England Chamber of Deputies Cridu M. Carnot Jules Ferry Rouvier M. Fallieres Carnot M. Tirard Physicians Edward Herve M. Her M. Floquet

Conflicts Over Chinese Landing Strains Federal Ties

San Francisco reports a clash between the Collector Hager and U.S. judges over Chinese passengers denied landing as immoral imports. Writs of habeas corpus were issued but the steamer City of Peking moved to sea. by 2 pm twenty six Chinese women were brought to court for disposition.

United States San Francisco Hager Peking China Sawyer Sabin Milton Andras Steamship Company Custom House United States Court United States Circuit-Court

Indian elopement stories from Niagara and Michigan

A Michigan schoolma am elopes with a Tuscarora Indian named Littlejohn after duping Pauline Schwitzen and planning a wedding at Niagara Falls. Her brother pursues, threats arise, and the couple marry in Hamilton. In Michigan a white woman Jennie Smith runs away with a Black farmhand Alex McGee, marries in St Paul, and returns to Dakota. Other items note Kitty Kanouse’s Oregon ceremony and a murder confession tale.

Pauline Michigan Niagara Farls Augustus Schwitzen David Littlejohn Schwitzen Swarmsville Transit Central Railroad Niagara Falls Littlejohn Hamilton Detroit Jennie Alex Dakota Miss Smith St. Paul

Bequests Totalling 89000 Reach Yale and Others

Mrs Vrania Battell Humphrey's will distributes nearly 89000 to charities and Yale University, including 15000 to its general fund, 6000 for three Battell scholarships, and 5000 for the musical fund. Other bequests include Long Island Historical Society 10000 and various Brooklyn and New York institutions, with total family gifts to Yale over 200000.

Yale University New Haven Vrania Battell Humphrey Norfolk Humphrey Yale Joseph Battell Battell Mia Larned Long Island Historical Society Bellevue Hospital Training School Norfolk Conny Ecclesiastical Fund Conn American Home Missionary Society American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Connecticut Training School Seamen's Friend Society of New York Brooklyn Protestant Orphan Asylum Home For Brooklyn Brooklyn City Mission and Tract Society Long Island College Hospital Church of the Pilgrims Brooklyn City Hospital

Harper Found Guilty In Fidelity With-Larceny Case

In Cixcixsati the jury found E. L. Harper, vice president of the late Fidelity with-larceny, guilty. The court sentenced Harper to ten years’ imprisonment as a crowd filled the room in anticipation.

E. L. Sae Harper

Emperor William Update and Postmaster Nominations

Dec 12 dispatches report Emperor William’s condition remains uncertain as friends await his recovery. In Washington the President sent nominations to the Senate for new postmasters including W. W. Fish at Ai Mass and F. A. Campbell at Woonsocket RI. A brief note records a bad night and Jules’ troubling condition continuing to be watched.

Washington Senate W. W. Fish Ai Mass F. A. Cambell Woonsocket R. I

Gavel lodge members to visit Ansonia brethren tonight

About 25 members of Gavel lodge K of P will leave tonight for a visit to Ansonia brethren. Arthur Osborne has left L E Moulthroup and will return to his Ansonia home. Bronson Peck died at 77. funeral Wednesday at 2. Naugatuck mourns Thomas Gorman, 54, funeral Tuesday at 8:30 from Kelly Hill home. Sophia Johnson, 20, died in Union City of typhoid fever. burial Wednesday at 2. Isaac A Morse hires Allen Latham for December 23 tour of the world with illustrated sketches.

Gavel Lodge K. of P Pha Madera Tali Ansonia Arthur Osborne L.E. Moulthroup Bronson Peck Thomas Gorman Tate Kelly Hill Frank Foster Cannon Sophia Johnson Union City Mission Chapel Isaac A. Morse Allen Latham New York Latham

Gold disco site on Juniper rocks near Housatonic river

Reported gold disco site two miles above the Consolidated road bridge at Juniper rocks belonging to the James Wheeler estate. In New Haven a safe at the Seldon house lost $100 on Saturday night, porter Frank Wheater suspected. Fire at Milford offices caused a net loss of about 10 to 13 thousand after insurance. Sheriff Beadle arrested Henry B. Allen of Cheshire for obtaining money under false pretenses after a Floyd-like exchange. A brawl in New Haven left John Johnson with a dangerous head wound.

Housatonic River Consolidated Road Bridge Juniper Rocks James Wheeler Seldon House New Haven Frank Wheater Milford Gunn Beadle Cheshire Wallingford Henry B. Allen L. Morse Allen Ensing Morse John Johnson Adolph Anson Christian North Johnson

Winsted Opens New Parochial School St Anthony of Padua

The Right Rev Bishop McMahon dedicated Winsted's new parochial school St Anthony of Padua yesterday afternoon. A solemn high mass preceded with a sermon on Christian Education by Rev Father Connaty. The brick building, three stories high, was built by John Carroll with Hotchkiss handling wood work and R. W. Hill as architect. it was ready in February and will cost $12,000.

John Carroll Winsted Hotchkiss Torrington R. W. Hill Ae A Ocen

Weather and dining notices for Connecticut and Maine

Much colder weather chills Connecticut with fair skies ahead. The eastern Maine region will see rain followed by fresh to brisk northwesterly winds, backing to westerly and decreasing in force. Also note Poppe's at 113 Bank Street offering oyster stew and meals at all hours, with the Waver ay House serving a good dinner for 35 cents.

Connecticut Maine Poppe Bank St

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