Tragic Indiana Surgical Institute Fire Deaths Count Rise
A late January fire at the Indiana Surgical Institute in Muncie or nearby area kills at least ten and injures many more, with sixteen bodies recovered and more buried beneath charred timbers. The four story brick building, owned by Drs. Allen and Wilson, housed wards for women and children and had numerous exits. fire crews saved the front building while the rear wing suffered heavy losses. Identified dead include Mincip McDoyan, FRED DOCKINDONY, Hawnau Boon, and many others. a long list of injured individuals across several states follows, with severe burns and crush injuries reported. The disaster prompts questions of safety and accountability as rescue operations continue.
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Fipranatoris
Ind
Indiana Surgical Institute
Myahalla
Surgical Institute
South Itiois
Georgia R
Georgia
City Hospital
Kate Burks
Newport
Minn
FrRaxu Buns
Marie D. Clow
Farnham
Neb
A. A. Pris
Ann Arbor
Mich
Akrhuuk Baygiers
Liat
H. Idenn and Son
Grand Rapids
John Brown
Athens
William Taylor
Ruth Collins
Lizzie Fisher
Ontario
F.H. Cunningham
Cincinnati
Lottie Lazarus
Dellus
Tex
Leora Olds
Independence
Kate Thomas
Indianapolis
Louis van Voris
Grant von Howsen
Dunkirk
Stokes
Meee Tz
Cardinal Manning Funeral at Brompton Oratory
Loxpon January 2 The funeral of Henry Edward Manning cardinal priest and archbishop of Westminster who died January 14 was held at Brompton Oratory. 600 priests led the procession followed by fourteen bishops in elaborate vestments. The ceremony featured superb choir singing and organ, with Bishop of Clifton officiating and Rt Rev John Hedley preaching on Ezekiel.
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Cardinal Manning
Srompton Oratory
Loxpon
Henry Edward Manning
Holy Roman Church
Woeatminater
Oratory
Brompton
Brothers of the Little Oratory
Clifton
William Cliford
Newport and
Menevia
John C. Hedley
Ezekiel
Simple Funeral for Albert Edward at Sandringham
The funeral for the Duke of Clarence and Avondale at Sandringham village church featured a simple service, many schoolchildren, and a royal procession to Windsor. The train carried the coffin to Windsor for the final rites at St George's Chapel with the Dead March and somber crowds along the route. The bishop of Rochester led the service as diplomats and officials watched in attendance.
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Albert
Sandringham
Lowpox
Duke of Clarence
Avondale
Wolverton Station
Windsor
St. Georges Chapel
Rochester
Westminster
Canons of
Barry
St. George's Chapel
House of Lords
House of Commons
Royal Households
Bishop of
Death of Justice Bradley at 70 in New Jersey
United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Joseph P. Bradley died at 6 15 p m at his residence after months of general debility He was born March 14 1813 in Berne Albany County New York and graduated Rutgers College in 1836 He practiced law in Newark for thirty years before his 1870 appointment by President Grant to the high court. Also noted are political items on a free coinage bill and a favorable Senate vote on a women’s suffrage constitutional amendment. Blaine’s health reportedly improved and Maryland elected C H Gibeon to fill an expiring U S Senate term. Continuous brief notes follow on various topics.
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Supreme Court
Wariuxeron
Joseph P. Bradley
Supreme Court of the United States
N. Iu
Justice Bradley
Bradley
Berna
Albany County
New York
Rutgers College
Newark
Grant
Kansas Railroad
Black River Falls
Wis
Indiana
Snenby
Black Hills
South Dakota
Newcastle
William Henderson
Jack Spleat
Henderson
Oakland
Neb
Johnny Book
House
Ways and Means Committee
la Normandie
Abeilie
New York Harbor
Missouri Pacific
Nassau Junction
Booth
Japan
A Message to Congress Praised by Both Sides in Capitol
Washington January 26 Speaker presided as the president read his message on Chilian matters and it drew applause from members on both sides. The message was referred and the house adjourned. In Wasumoron the Senate heard the message and, after adjournment for the day out of respect to Judge Bradley, sent it to the foreign affairs committee.
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Washington
Chap
House
Wasumoron
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bradley
Ultimatum Shocks Chilean-US Relations Over Baltimore Incident
Jan 25. United States issues a strong ultimatum to Chile, demanding immediate reparation and an apology for the Valparaiso mob attack on Baltimore sailors. Diplomatic relations would end unless the offensive note by Chile’s foreign minister is withdrawn promptly.
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United States
Sartiaco Pz
Chili
Senor Matta
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Chilean ultimatum and Egan recall discussed in Washington
From Washington January 25 dispatch notes three main topics in U S Chile relations the Baltimore sailors incident demands apology and reparation for Chilean authorities Matta circular language and withdrawal with disavowal or risk of severed diplomatic ties and the possible recall of Minister Egan. Montt notes indicate satisfaction with Egan while cabinet formation and lack of news from Montt and Moxtt leave questions of veracity and future relations.
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Verma
Wasuixeton
Chili
South American
Baltimore
Egan
Wharton
Hyan
United States
Miniiater Yan
Alinister Montt
Santiago
Senor Montt
Eyan
Montt
Jorge Montt
Blaine
Moxtt
Chilean Foreign Minister Replies On U S Message
Valparaiso January 28 The Chilean minister of foreign affairs informs Minister Egan that the message the United States received Saturday is not to be treated as a final answer. The Chilean government suggests there is no change in tone and that no unwinding of the negotiations is indicated.
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Valparaiso
Santiago
Egan
United States
Roth the
British mediator offer to Chile to avert war with U S
A United Press report states that Minister Konnady representing Great Britain at Santiago has been instructed to offer mediation between Chile and the United States to prevent war. The note indicates Britain’s government favors a peaceful solution through dialogue.
Want Egan Recalled by Chilean Minister Montt
In Washington on January 28 Minister Montt head of Chile's legation formally requested recall of Minister Egan from Secretary Blaine. Chile accuses Egan of false reports to Washington and scheming to provoke U S Chile tensions. Also notes Admiral Walker with flagship Chicago and ships Atlanta and Pennington have sailed to Valparaiso.
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Montt
Washington
Egan
Blaine
United States
Chili
Valparramo
New York
The
Herald
Montevideo
Walker
Chicago
Atlanta
Pennington
Valparaiso
National Democratic Convention Set for Chicago
The next Democratic national convention will be held in Chicago on June 1. After hours of balloting the committee chose Chicago 27 votes to 18 for Milwaukee with remaining ballots scattered. Delegates from Cincinnati Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee New York San Francisco St Paul and other cities spoke in support.
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Windy City
Wasmngton
Chicago
Brice
William M. Ramsey
Judge Follett
Cincinnati
Turpin
Indianapolis
C. F. Putnam
Wast
Kansas City
Peck
Mayor Summers
Milwaukee
Meyers
New York
M. F. Tarby
San Francisco
D. W. Lawler
Wilson
St. Paul
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Public Printing Bill
Washington reports show a lengthy House session focused on the joint committee on printing bill regulating public document printing and distribution. Senate activity included public building appropriations and continuation of La Abra Mexican claims debates, with adjournment around noon.
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Washngton
Joint Committee On Printing
Richardson
States
National League For the Protection of American
Springer
Senate
Washington
House
Messrs
O'Neill
Chipman
Bankhead
Oaly
Grand Haven
Mich
Deadwood
5. D
Dover
N. H
Stillwater
Minn
Hogs and Cattle Market Report From St Paul Yard
Market report from St Paul Jan 25 1899 shows hogs steady to higher quality with receipts light cattle slow but steady prime steers three seventy five per cent, cows two to three dollars, light veal calves three twenty five to four, heavy calves two to five stockers and feeders two to five and a half. Sheep receipts light no trading lambs four to four eighty market notes few buyers and potential benefit from light receipts. Also includes Minneapolis grain prices and Chicago market openings.
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St. Paul Union
Noura St. Paul
Crass
Denely
Varied News Items Span Politics Disasters and Crime
A wide array of late 19th century happenings includes Governor Flower’s nomination move for J. G. Robert Earl as chief judge, a massive Northern Pacific landslide near Tacoma, and Missouri Governor Frances calling for an extra legislative session to redraw state districts. Reports cover mobbing of a Johannesburg editor, Idaho and Dubois Idaho election matters, Dahomian losses, new currency rumors, and a flood of incidents from cheerless crimes to battles and fires across the United States and abroad.
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Dubuque
Freddie Gebhardt Ie
Keeley
White
Penn
Columbia
Ind
Capetown
Johannesburg
Duke of Clarence
Avondale
Frances
Missouri
HAWKEYE HAPPENINGS DES MOINES DESCRIBES WIDESPREAD FIR E
Des Moines press club organized in the capital. Cedar Fatte fire destroys 446000 in property. Davenport raises over 1200 for starving Russians. First National Bank of Boone reports capital and surplus reduced to 000. Alta ex mayor A W Seymour arrested in St Paul for forgery. Coal mines near What Cheer running at full capacity. Independence hospital reports average 466 patients. Frank Foster arrested for holding up a fur overcoat. William Morrison showcases electric carriage in Des Moines. Railroads offer to carry Russian relief at no charge. Butler county poor farm house burned. fourteen inmates saved. Mad dog bites many animals near Corwith. seven cattle, two colts, a cat die of rabies. S L Winter indicted fourteen times. remains at large. Dubuque carpet weaver Joseph A Benger fatally burned. Frank Kields of Oskaloosa becomes a raving maniac. Sioux City gas lights frozen during cold spell. Dubuque matrons discuss protecting members from servant girls. Ottumwa capitalists plan railway to Fremont connecting with major lines. Frank Fierce trial postponed to March. Burlington railwreck near Burlington kills stock. Richards and Powers buy land near Scranton to mine ore. Trainmen on Olebolt incident. revolver misfire. Preston switch torn up. engine wreck. Ottumwa and Muscatine workers injured. Muscatine to build first Iowa beet sugar factory. $100000 raised. $500000 sugar plant proposed. California syndicate to fund project. sugar beets show high sugar content in Muscatine. Buchanan county rock discovery could yield lithographic limestone worth mining. Professor Calvin notes German lithographic limestone substitute with local finds.
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Des Moines
Cedar
Davenport
First National Bank of
Boone
A. W. Seymour
Alta
St. Paul
Hospital For the
Independence
Frank Foster
William Morrison
Butler County
Corwith
S. L. Winter
Woodbine
Dubuque
Joseph A. Benger
Frank Kields
Sioux City
Prirls
Ottumwn
Fremont
Ottumwa
Northwestern
Iowa Central Railway
Frank Fierce
Wishard
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Richards
James Powers
Scranton
Gilden
Omaha
Olebolt
Preston
Oscar Swanson
Thomas Holland
W. I. Wilson
Muscatine
Iowa
California
Buchanan County
Proessor Calvin
Iowa State University
Germany
Ousted Cliff Prompted Senate Row In January Action
In a January session the Senate dismissed Secretary Cliff by lieutenant governor vote and elected 8 N Parsons of Linn County as secretary. Debate followed on legality, with Balter declaring the election illegal and a vacancy created. The presiding officer ruled a constitutional majority was not required, and the sergeant-at-arms later moved to eject Cliff from the chamber.
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Jowsa Democrats
Sevretory
Senate
Drs Maixus
Cliff
N. Parsons
Linn County
Engle
Independent Labor
Reed
Balter
Oli
Kelly
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Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
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Want Egan
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Ohio Supreme Court
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Brazil
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Windsor Castle
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Ohio City
Russia
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Chicago Herald
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Moscow
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National Woman's Christian Telerance Union
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