Labor unrest and factional debates roil 1880s unions
A dense dispatch covers internal fights within the Amalgamated Association led by John Jarrett, with exposes over secret circulars and calls for his expulsion. It reports Chicago conference tensions, pending coal strike prospects, and political maneuvering around leadership in Pennsylvania, Milwaukee, and Illinois amid a broad labor movement.
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Thid
Eee Erie
Carvett
Chicago
Warnesk
John Jarrett
Amalgamated Association
Lees
Iin
Sanitary Scientists Discuss Advisory Council Election
A Sanitary Health Association meeting in Michigan outlined the formation of an Advisory Council with one member from each state. Officers were elected including J. Maw Munt as Vice President and Dr. Reeves as President. The next annual meeting will be in Detroit.
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Voncieading Seaton
Fubtic Health Association
Reeves
Tym Rive
Live American Public Health Asso
Clatins
Michigan
Verdi
Auvioory
Fae
Washington
State Board of Health
Uitierrs
Svat
J. Maw Munt
New Ns
Tai
de. Alli
Gita
Recound
J. F. Roeves
Wheeling
W. Va
Treesuret
Lied
B. Tener
Chuition le
Thomas Fe
Neplos Obi
Tumg
S.noten
New
Wiklit Witheien Manbera
Tee
Costae
1Ialwy
Nashville
Inchowra
Sjueatiog Bn
United States
Mon
Eres Brooks
Kenzie Ten
Bera
Hunt Wes Morel
Pyeefleet
Onimeon
Azel Ares
Rostan
de. J. Lerrien Lindsley
Lastiville
Tir
J. S. Auris
Indianapelie
Notire Seit
Outrage at Parson’s, Eight-Year-Old Attacked in West Virginia
Reports from Wheeling detail a violent incident involving an eight-year-old girl attacked in a stable after an attempted robbery. The crowd discussed lynching but calm lawful action was anticipated, with the assailant injured and the victim stabilized. Meanwhile, River Railroad progress and plans for the King steamer’s arrival to Wheeling were noted.
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Sportal Mapaich
Regiater
Pankresetin
W. Va
Our
Ors
King
Major McKoanell
Engraver Corpe
Wheeling
Terrible North Adams Railroad Accident Involving Caboose
A deadly collision at the North Adams yard injures thirty five workers amid scalding steam and boiler explosion. Dozens burned, many near death, with several deaths reported including John Bostley and Joseph Madden as doctors treat the injured throughout the day.
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Somrn Apaws
Mane
North Adams
P. Barty
Thos, Quinn
J.J. Beckham
Array Soil Boston
Ths
Decefield
Deerfield
Charles Wells
Engneer
Joseph Bailey
C. L. Vanhosen
Dr. Connell
Charla Patterson
John Flynn
John C. Madden
John Madden
Thomas Cain
James Wallace
John Deracey
John Young
Charles Carpenter
Janes Craft
Rome
Jama
Thomas Flavin
John Welch
Cal Wan
Patrick Murray
J. James Barrellow
Mr.y. Cornelius Stay
Anvermasry
Pont Ana
Ma Wat
Haymond
Hallihan
Thos
Flavious
Mattick
Thomas Precoll
Driscall
Hallian
Julia Maltoy
Joseph Bostley
Vanhouser
Thewian
Beatley
Ruta
Brunisea
Jes
Ostley
Wnt
Mall
Jos, Bostley
Biren
John Madder
Peter Barty
Mead
Murder Trial Inquest And Blackmail Plot Rumors
Fragmented report covers an inquest witness recalling a murder night and a series of confessions. It mentions a blackmail scheme tied to Walter Malley Blanche Douglas and others, plus railroad accident near Memphis injuring crew and emigrants. Also notes political analysis of Blaine, Hutchings, and Democratic strategy ahead of elections.
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Stein
Yebue
Walter Malley
Blanche Douglas
New Haven
Jennie Cramer
Hatley
Malley
Har
Blanche
Hanley
Blacksmail Malley
West Virginia Postmasters Face Winter Commissions
War Offices set to re fit as commissions for West Virginia postmasters expire this winter. J H Kalleworth Clarksburg salary 1500 January 2 1883 C F W Kowicht Grafton 1400 January 99 C F Scott Parkersburg 1700 December 16 Hugh Sterling Wheeling 2000 January 20 presidential appointments. Funeral of Hon Join Defrers held at Crown Hill this afternoon after special train from Cincinnati.
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Wasuretos
West Virginia
J. H.@Kalleworth
Clarks ‘Ting
C.F. W. Koviicht
Grafton
C. F. Scott
Parkersburg
Hugh Sterling
Wheeling
Post Office Department
Tt i
Jobe Defrers
Trataxaroum
Join Defrers
Crown Hill
Cincinnati
Love's Young Dream Elopement Leads to Capture
Detective ONeill identifies Emil Pepperkorn and May Frahni after a circular about an $8,000 reward. They fled from Fort Calhoun to Omaha with plans to marry, posing as Mr. and Mrs. Beckman. They are held at Blair Four Courts as authorities pursue divorce and legal action.
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Sr. Loris
Daily Press
Thousads
West
Elopers
Emuil Poppertarn
Professon
bin Omaha
Leyain
May Frahni
Fort Calhoun
Bionde
Cros
Sheriff
Blair
Ned
Hugh O'Neil
Popperkorn
Washington Avenue
Sixth Street
O'Neill
Emile
Bisth
Olive Streets
Pepperkorn
Tonee Bi
Four Courts
Emil Peppe
Peppers
Juli Berkman
North Hictth Street
O'Neal
Rizit
Ada Corn
Torin
Low
Papperkorn
Martin
Missouri
Mar. Beckman
Inn
Eighth Street
Tepperkorn
Eleventh Street
Nebraska Penitentiary
Penpathora
Tara
Emil
Blair County
Neil
Jeannette Inquiry Hearings Open With Testimony On Loss
Lieutenant Danenhower testified before the Jeannette board of inquiry that every possible measure was taken to avoid the loss of the Jeannette. He described the perilous circumstances and the efforts made amid the October proceedings.
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Kivut
Waersirok
Jeannette Board of Inapiey
Danenhower
Political Matters and Racing Notes From The First Lady Perry Belmont Convention
Fragmentary report covers political maneuvers at a Belmont convention and a busy racing card with October meetings. Mentions pacem crats, Becretariex Frelinghayees, and capitation tax talk. Also details shuffled race results, times, and notable horses with stakes and crowds noted.
Rowton and California emigration in October report
Rowton reports various railway and financial figures for September and nine months ending September. California emigration notes 20 million usable acres in state and eight hundred overland arrivals this week. Money rates and stock movements described, with New York market opening and bank reserves details.
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Rowton
Ion
Rocket Division
New York
California
Belgium
Germany
Fran
England
Sterlin
Exchange
Govenna
Lerevilar
Beare Deccestiee
Bevin Tall
Texas
Dan- Jonding
Taree Pacific
Karsas
Tera
Loubville
Denver
Parnell Party Under Fire Over Land League Funds
A garbled London era report alleges parliamentary party leaders face accusations of misusing Land League funds. It claims attempts were made to counter scrutiny by the Land League managers and suggests the party’s downfall is imminent. Also notes public health notices of yellow fever in Colom, an earthquake in Venezuela, and various ship and local political updates.
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Ovens
Thomas Qsinn
J. Pock Bam
Cyes
L ‘Anhours
Ati
Danie Connell
Chas
R Patternon
John Maley
Liemapaoy
Dan
Join Noune
Therwine
Ite Sax
Ilia
Amos Campbell
Jobo Edwards
John Welch
Iss. Dolges
Jas. Wall
C Sivess
Jacob Bassel
Ricers
Troy
Boston
Thia
Parnall
Parnell
Tondy
Land’ League
Uae
Ieee
Farnell
Ireland
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Jeannette Inquiry
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