Hawaii Crisis Overshadows State Department Silence
Washington reports hint a quiet stance on Hawaiian affairs as pro provisional forces in Ifonobutu tighten control with 2,000 armed white troops and 18 rapid firing Winchester weapons. Minister Willis faces refusal to land marines while the administration weighs restoration plans and public reaction to Queen Lilino Kalani’s destiny.
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Washington
Department of State
United States
Efonobulu
Ifonobutu
Hono- Indy
Mardiy Tas
Willis
Lilinokalani
Secretar’ Greshen
Pettier
Slaunt
State Department
Thoneham
Trawail
Wiblie
Beers Pois
Frye Calls Hawaii Situation Like a Plum
Senator Frye of Maine rejected the Hawaii policy in an interview on November 16. He said the situation is antagonistic to most Americans and compared the islands to a plum gravitating toward the United States for seventy five years.
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England
Nicaragua
United States
Sandwich Islands
Pearl Harbor
San Francisco
Islands
Democratic Committee
Vancouver
Frye
Stevens
Cleveland
Hlount
Harrison
Gresham
Oranston
Maine
Dola Party Proposes to Maintain a White Man's Government
Grand Rapids Ta November 16 Fo night William Waterhouse of this city member of the Waterhouse family with large interests in the Hawaiian islands received a letter from W Q Smith attorney general of the provisional government. The note says there is sentiment against returning to a plutocracy and a determination to maintain good government that will resist if needed. Waterhouse leaves tomorrow for the islands.
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Willian TE Armahong
Ampion
Hawazilan As
Armstrons
Armstrong
Hampton
Polynesia
Flonohila
Kalakaua
Tsao
Miister Willis
Dole
United States
Willis
Lyon
Grand Rapids
William Waterhouse
Waterhouse
Hawaiian Islands
W. QO. Smith
Mr. Waterhouse
Rumors Fly About Cleveland Return From New York
Washington reports secrecy surrounds President Cleveland’s return from New York. Rumors claimed a surgical jaw operation, though unlikely. He retired to his office with his secretary Thorber and denied visitors as work was to clear up pending business.
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Washington
White House
Cleveland
New York
Gilder
Century Magazine
Executive Mansion
Thorher
Attorney General Report Shows Record Dispensary Year
Columbia November 16 The annual report to the general assembly notes litigation this year far exceeds prior years with expenses overrunning the appropriation. Fifty eight dispensary law cases were filed in three months. The railroads liquor rate case was decided for the state by Judge Simonton and referred to BR W Shand for testimony and report. Prosecutions in Charleston total twenty six for liquor law violations including agents of Clyde Steamship Southern Express and the South Carolina road.
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Columbia
D. C
General Assembly
Simonton
BR. W. Shand
Charleston
Clyde Steamship Company
Southern Express Company
South Carolina Road
Governor’s crackdown on dangerous White County crank
Governor Matthews acted after a White County man signing as Hiram Collins sent vile letters to the governor and President Cleveland threatening to raise hell if not aided. Collins, described as dangerous and previously refused a pistol, was eventually taken into custody in Logansport following White County authorities’ actions.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Matthews
White County
Hisself
Hiram Collins
Collins
Collings
Cleveland
Shalmy's
Logansport
Woman Claims Victoria Kin Visits White House
A thin, black-haired woman claiming kinship to Queen Victoria visited the White House and sought an audience with the president to discuss “business” she would not disclose. She was informed she could not see the president that day and promised to return.
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White House
Washington
Queen Victoria
Southern manufacturers oppose free ore and coal imports
Alabama and Tennessee manufacturing interests urged against free iron ore, coal, lumber, rice and sugar lists during an informal hearing before Democratic members. Led by General Bush, the delegation warned free ore would shrink southern markets, hurt railroads, and jeopardize Alabama production of pig iron and coal. The talk stressed that protection supports southern industry and warned Democrats against betraying regional interests.
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Washington
New South
Alabama
Tennessee
Wilson
South
General Bush
Mobile and Birmingham Railroad
Clifton Iron Company
Nat Baxter, Jr
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Colonel McElroy
Alabama Mineral Land Company
R. F. Moore
Birmingham Commercial Club
F. ¥. Anderson
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Chappell Corey
William M. Phillips
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rairoad Company
Bush
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Bush
Net Bester
Tennessee Coal and Iron Railroad Company
Mer. Bush
Clearch
Norfolk
White
Louisiana
Ife
Sam Jones Opens In Birmingham In November Crowd
Sam Jones arrived in Birmingham and spoke to about 3,008 listeners. He urged that since people have nothing else, they might as well seek religion. The large crowd gathered as country folks came in by the hundreds to hear him.
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Sam Jones
Birmingham
Lim
Clemson College Trustees Report Shows Enrollment and Costs
The Clemson college trustees report to the legislature that the institution opened in July with 444 students, now 425 enrolled and 525 applicants awaiting February admission. Many will be refused due to limited space. Ten months total expense is 104 dollars per student, with 259 pursuing agriculture and 215 in mechanical. The state tax contribution totals 68,000 dollars.
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Columbia
Clemson Collge
Bank of England Troubles Spark Silence on Rumors
London officials maintain silence amid circulating rumors about misdeeds by Bank of England figures. It is stated with authority that the bank’s account with the entity involved is practically lighted to its transactions in the South American and Mexican Company case.
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Bank of England
London
Anmeriqfo
Irregularities in court over substituted securities
A court record notes irregularities in advances and confinement of certain cases where customers were allowed to substitute less desirable securities for those originally lent on.
Frost Ends Epidemic Joyfully In Brunswick
In Brunswick Georgia on November 16 frost arrived bringing happiness as the yellow fever epidemic nears its end. Residents celebrate reduced mortality and plan to rebuild, while three new fever cases are reported and patients discharge figures rise. Surgeon Booth’s work earns thanks, and refugees are discussed as government disinfecting efforts begin.
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Brunswick
Frank C. Johnson
Hugh Sfanders
Booth
Streveport
Health Board
Murray
Geddings
Jesup
Frost Ends Epidemic Fears in Jesup
A hard frost halted the Jesup epidemic, with ice forming deep. Trains may not stop until tomorrow night due to two quarantined houses amid infant teething illness. Surgeons Caster and Lincoln seek removal of guards by telegram to Surgeon General Wyman, awaiting approval. If Savannah and Darien officials permit, train stops may resume tomorrow night or Saturday.
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Jesu
Jesup
Bue
Suurgeon Caster
Lincoln
Wyman
Savannah
Uy Dacksonrville
Fere
Savannah Lifts Quarantine On Central Railroad
Savannah Ga November 16 Special The board of health raised the quarantine against the world on the Central railroad allowing travelers into Savannah without health certificates. The change eases travel for many men who faced delays when unable to produce certificates. The quarantine on the Savannah Florida and Western remains for a few days.
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Ivannah Ratec
Savannah
Board of Health
Meidrim
Florida
Western
The Coming Prize Fight in Jacksonville
New York reports Harry Mason of Jacksonville says a Mitchell Corbett bout will occur at the Duval Club with a $20,000 purse. Articles reportedly signed, funds held, and a referee to be chosen. Corbett plans a short road show before heading to Jacksonville for training. Authorities warn against prize fights as Florida officials tighten controls.
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Mason
New York
Harry Mason
Jacksonville
Fla
Mitchell
Corbett
Duval Club
Associated Press
Mr. Mason
Aml
Gioszette
Bowden
Maxey Moore
Charley ‘Mitchell
J. Porter Ash
Mr. Mitchell
Tallahaseee
Squifeanr
Leccer
Chvef
Prorida
Dayal Corey
I. Lang
Mitchel
Death of a Millionaire Cafeago November 16
Thomas McKin, fortune about 4 million dollars, died at sixty four in Chicago. He rose from poverty after arriving in 1847, built wealth in real estate and contracting, and once served on the city council. He recently remarried a New Orleans woman. details unclear.
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Cafeago
Thomas McKin
McKin
Chicago
Counci
New Orleans
Kolb Fielding Jeffersonian Populist Alliance Pushes Reform
Jeffersonian state executive committee meets in Birmingham with populists, and Republicans observing. Populists unite with Kolb’s wing for reform, reserving county tickets, while no Democrats endorsed. Kolb vows no coalition with Republicans and plans a February convention for state officers.
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Birmingham
Ala
People’s Party
Kelb
Mannin
State Populate Committee
Alabama
Lew Parsons
Kolb
Wigwam
Organized Democracy
Sam Jones
Sunday saloon crackdown deepens in Birmingham quarrel
In Birmingham on November 16, the police commission faces a growing split over enforcing Sunday closing laws. The minority seeks a meeting to direct full Sunday enforcement, while the majority abstains, complicating how backdoor saloon, transport, and other Sunday restrictions would be applied under existing ordinances. Both sides anticipate a political clash as terms for two minority members expire in sixty days.
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Birmingham
Ala
Police Commission
McDonald
Arcion Os
Ivans
Bew
Uuis
City Board Considers Police Budget Cuts and December Meeting
Backed by the board of aldermen, discussions center on December meetings to set appropriations. They weigh lowering patrol pay from $70 to $2 per day and possibly reducing the force from 26 to 2 or 3 due to hard times. Current annual police budget is about $28,000, with talks of $28 next year. A verdict on the pro dice commission remains pending as voters head to the next municipal election.
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Board of Aldermen
Anoum
Delegation in Savannah balks at registration bill motion
Savannah GeorgiA November 16 A stirred scene unfolds as the Chatham delegation contends a Savannah opposition group was not notified before the special judiciary committee favored the registration bill and pushed it toward a house vote. General P Mettlashan disputes the process and seeks a reconsideration for a proper hearing.
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Savannah
Gia
Chatham
Special Judiciary Committee
Atlanta
Messrs. Dovlan and Osborne
House
Senate
P. Mettlashan
Chirtrian
McGieshanko
Special Judiciary
Italian killer massacre shocks South Dakota town
A brutal double murder and arson tragedy unfolds in Deadwood when Italian immigrant Tha terrorizes Tamattas family. In a locked house spree he kills Mrs Tamattas and her two children, then succumbs to a gunshot wound. The couple’s infant and simple woodshed scene accompany a grim, premeditated crime. Elsewhere, revenue officers clash with outlaws. multiple illicit distilleries are seized and a bolo of arrests follows. Chicago unrest ties to railroad Barns fires as three men face arson charges.
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Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Seph Pha
Josie Tamatta
Highwife
Tha
Italy
Tamattas
Mrs. Tha
Tamattin
Ms. Tamatta
Hig "Pha
Desperate Jail Escape Attempt at Centreville Jail
Five prisoners at Centreville Bible County jail attempted a bold break last night. They beat the jailer, unlocked the door, and fled before hounds tracked them. one escapee has been captured and the guard injured in the melee. Local report notes additional shooting incident near Hack with Potatoes. details unclear.
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Birmingham
Ala
Centrevile
Jairer Cusco
Murdering Neighbor Over Stock Dispute in Kosciusko
In Kosciusko Mississippi on November 16 W A Bigby, a nearby farmer, was found dead in his yard with a brick used as a weapon. The coroner’s jury ruled Bigby murdered by neighbor John Skeen after a quarrel over livestock.
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Kosciusko
Miss
W. A. Bigby
Ami
Bigby
John Skeen
Reward Offered for Lynchera in Tennessee
Nashville November 16 special report says Governor Turney offered a reward of 500 dollars for the capture and conviction of the parties involved in an alleged crime. The details are unclear due to damaged text but the focus is on the reward and pursuit.
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Nashvile
Tenn
Turney
Wreck on East Alabama line leaves one dead, many hurt
A wreck near Lafayette on the East Alabama branch of the Central railroad killed one man and injured thirty five. A broken rail caused ten freight cars two passenger coaches a smoking car and mail car to derail and plunge down a embankment. The mail car caught fire and one Negro passenger Tess Driver died. Several injured include Judge J R Dowdell J Mitchell K E Mitchell and others. The wreck forced removal of debris and rail replacement. Engineer John Ray had twenty seven years on the line with no prior wrecks.
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Opelika
Ala
East Alabama
Central Railroad
LaFayette
Tess
Ahe
J. R Dowdell
Clicuit
Dowdell
J. #. Mitchell
Hana Lokhen
KE. J. Mitchell
J. Af. Lowe
Stroud
J. H. Flaritr
Vsenger Sims
W. €. Hunter
Chambers County
B. F. Weathers
Roanoke
Jesse Osborn
Roberts
California
Hetle
C. B. McCoy
Juin Ray
Torette
Rai
Ao Musul
John Ray
LILLIAN 18 FREE AGAIN IN ANNULMENT SUIT
Lilian Russell wins the annulment of her marriage to Edward Solomon in Superior Court Judge McAdam grants decree and awards custody of their child Gadsden. Russell states Solomon was married to another woman Isaacs at the time of the wedding. The case concludes with custody given to Miss Russell. In a separate item, a fire destroys the large goof AT Hopper near Waunt Grove, Euowalema, with gin and thirty bales of cotton lost. End of report notes the cause unknown, possibly a lamp.
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New York
Lilian Russell
Edward Solomon
Judge McAdam
Milas Russell
Liv
McAdam
Ghnaen
Gadsden
A.s
Hopper
Waunt Grove
Euowalema
Wigui
Count Sey Dad's Farewell Audiece Befits Montze Return
Telegraph briefs report Count Sey Dad bidding farewell to the king and queen of his nation at Montze, then returning to Milan. Elizabeth Elkins, daughter of Secretary of War Scepher B. Exsk.as, married Edwin Bruner in New York. Anarchists attempted to blow up the residence of Trevul Mathesen, commander of the Fifteenth French army, at Maredhiles. Two men from Madt reportedly killed by Gre yesterday amid public disorder.
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Count Sey Dad
Gre
Amore
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