Riot trial at Homestead ends in court debate and testimony
Testimony recounts connection between Pinkerton guards and strike actions. Witnesses describe riot events, barricades, and gunfire on July 6 near the mill at Homestead. Court adjourns after a long session, with cross examinations revealing tensions between workers and guards and the roles of Carnegie officials.
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Pittsburg
New York
Philai Rnik
Youngstown
Chicago
Homestead
Finkertons
Nordrum
Pittsburo
Phil- Adelphia
Hinds
Leon
Cooper
Valiey
Bill
H.C. Prick
Teguty Sherif Gray
Jos. Malley
Pinkerton
J. M. Dickson
Carnegie's
Critchlow
Iin
Manball Station
IL HW. Hervey
Casselant
J. H. Sigeumm
Mill Superioroodont
Criteblow
Honbell
Charles Reew
Celleblow
Tiebadegue
Crtebiow
Reese
Anderson
Vremnen
Wutecess
Kennedy
Samuel J Stewart
Carnegie
Horrific Explosion Kills Fireworker in West Virginia Celebration
A crude improvised cannon misfire during a Democratic victory celebration in Elientoro West Virginia fatally wounds Frederick Jones of Volcano Wood county and tears off his lower jaw. Frank Minor attempts to aid him when a second tube explodes, amputating Minor’s right leg and wounding others. The incident casts a gloom over the festivities as doctors fight to save the injured and the dead are prepared for transport.
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Frederick Jones l
Frank Minor
Elientoro
West Virginia
Eurexnono
W. Va
F. Jones
Volcano
Wood County
Brank Miden
Jones
Tom Smnitt
Alon
Hall
Corbin
Micne
Alta
Eight Men Trapped After Hazel Colliery Cave-In
At Hazel colliery near Centralia operated by L A Riley & Co eight miners remain entombed after a cave-in that followed a heavy shot and a rush of water. Rescue work, led by Supt Edward Williams, aims to reach them via a hydraulic washout while two others were rescued earlier and brought to safety. Three other workers from Centralia are accounted for. one rescuer Ira Rothermel later died from injuries.
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Porthville
Portsvilltm
Hazel
Centralia
L. A. Riley & Co
Ashland
Lehigh Valley
Hazel and Fricks
Hagel
Ira Rothermal
William
Rothermel
Edward Williams
Jony Ketmax, Jr
Ronenr Statler
Miner
Jomx Arax
Arnex Horrarax
Henry Martin
Kelman
John Ryan
Ira Rothermel
Yale Beats Harvard 6 to 0 In Historic Gridiron Clash
Yale triumphs over Harvard 6 to 0 before about 50,000 spectators at Sprixcrimto, Mass. The lone touchdown came with 12 minutes left as C. D. Bilas sprinted in and Butterworth added the goal. Yale’s blue wave carried the day while Harvard failed to score after a tense battle on a fine field.
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Sprixcrimto
Mass
Yale
Harvard
New Haven College
Walter Camp
C. D. Bilas
Butterworth
Yales
Stillman
Pop” Bilas
Qge
Capt
Trafford
Crimson
McCormick
Hallowell Newell
Hee Rig
Kenna Better
Right at the Earth Comet Heads for Us at 180 Miles a Minute
A November 19 report from Pirrsnurs Pennsylvania recalls Biela’s comet scares and warns the new apparition may approach Earth directly. Astronomers Keeler and Brashear observed slight headward motion and predict a possible spectacular display around the month’s end, with uncertain outcomes if the head or tail intersects Earth’s path.
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Pirrsnurs
Blela
Earth
Prof
Keeler
Mr. Brashear
Kepler
Cnres
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
The Next Congress Will Be Made Up As Democrats Lead
A Washington dispatch shows the House composition for the Fifty-third Congress with Democrats at 222 seats, Republicans 125, and Populists 7. Contests loom in Idaho Rhode Island Missouri and South Carolina as third party and fusion members align with Democrats in voting patterns.
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House
Wasmsotos
D. C
Congress
Democratic Nations Committee
Associated Press
Rhode Island
Idaho
Willis Sweet
John J. O'Neill
Missouri
Charles Joy
Donal McNaughton
John van Voorhis
J. Maurice Fidn
Samuel Stephenson
South Carolina
Pence
Colorado
Francis Howlands
Nevada
McKeighan
Kenn
Nebraska
Davis, Baker and Simpson
Kansas
Child Missing in Idaho Snowstorm Sparks Search
In Spare Idaho during a recent heavy snowstorm a six year old girl from Hillside named Logan departed for school. Snowfall blocked routes and a search was initiated to locate the child, with authorities coordinating responders and volunteers in a multi day effort.
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Aiboey
Inano
Idaho
Ithe Logan
Logan
Hillside
Abe
Manhattan Club Dinner Honors President Cleveland
A November 19 Manhattan Club reception and banquet drew 1,000 plus prominent Democrats from governors to congressmen in New York. Cleveland spoke warmly, recalling past service and urging national unity, while details note the old A. Stewart mansion setting and a lively, grateful crowd.
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New York
Waliilliumt. Steers
New York Life Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Datee van Bran
O Ftrion
Lawrence
van Brunt
Beers
Board of ‘Trustees
Dodge
York
Maniatide Club
Presiden Tabeot Cleveland
Attowa
A. 7. Stewart
Cleveland
Frederick &. Couders
Lovaland
Pea Oasening
Washington
America
Manhattan
State of
Wis
Manhattan Club
Ieee
Taerneenes
Nevi
Sy Shane Te Aera
Pettis
Amo Ovss
Waver
Abe
Harrity
Evid Cleveland
Prac
Portiatia
Eries
Pennsylvania
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Cape
London
Telyrepe
Furness, Withy & Co
Hartlepool
Teders
Vista Trough
Christophergardess
Hart 1
Irish Orient
Mealy
Jann
Diecesa Bem
Daly News
Vienna
Democrate
Grover
Charleston
Snetial Teserram
Cuantesrus
Gen. Oxtey Wll
Gazette
Wi Hsdrawal
Sam
Gov. Fleming
Derrille Sommerville
Sunday Register
Pauxersnee
Orrville Summerville
Hope Church
Wirt County
Samuel Shepherd
Sommerville
Geveral
Shepherd
McKinley
Register
Canton
Supreme Cuurt
Epecant Velegram
X. W. Va
Court of Appeals
Taylor County
Creo
Circuit Bear
Minera! Com
Grannin
Cirewity Court
Martio Va. Thayer
Wood Ty
Cirit Court
Va. Histt
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United States
Archbahhop Corrigan
New Martinsville
New Martinsviewe
Bandi
Beaver Pants
Amalgamated Association
Carnegio
Steubenville
Stevensville
George Kelley
Harry Snowden
Segreters Ems
Oille Trowel
Friends” Company
Oned H. Mithoff
Grand Opure House
Blue
Crison
Bliss
Fat Man
Wasmixerox
D.C
Kenna
Jator
Providesce
R. I
General Sherman
Thomas Sherman
St Louis
Chapman Gracite Company
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