Shall we annex Hawaii state by state or nation?
A 1890s style note reports the Hawaiian monarchy's collapse and a provisional government replacing Queen Liliuokalani, with two thirds of natives and many foreigners favoring annexation to the United States. A San Francisco commission travels to Washington to seek protection, while France and England pledge noninterference.
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Sandwich Islands
Liliuokalani
United States
San Francisco
Washington
France
England
Lorrin A. Thurston
Hawaiian Commission
Boston
Mr.hurston
Louis Philippe
Commissioners Push Hawaiian Annexation Plan in Washington
San Francisco January 29 commissioners Charles L Carter and William C Wilder urge annexation of Hawaii under a territorial district government with a US appointed governor. They warn against universal suffrage, note white business interests, and describe a near bloodless revolution against Queen Liliuokalani. They argue Americans should be protected and Honolulu as American in spirit, while discussing British involvement and the need for a naval harbor, cable, and closer US Hawaii relations.
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San Francisco
Washington
Charles L. Carter
United States
R. B. Wilson
Kingidom
Wilson
William C. Wilder
Hawaiian Inter- Island Steamship Company
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Honolulu
Great Britain
Wilder
Boston
Harrison
Kalakau
Liliuokalani
Pacific
Pearl River
Haval
Bargain Sale Offers Ulsters and Trousers Below Cost
A local dealer proclaims a special pricing gimmick promising to cut prices on right goods. They advertise $25 Ulsters for $20 and $20 items for $15, plus a large stock of all wool trousers at $3, urging customers to take advantage of the deal.
Vast Barrowell Remembered With Multitude Of Ministers
Funeral services for Robert Gilchrist were held Saturday at Roxbury Presbyterian Church with over twenty ministers from as many churches in attendance. Dr Kneeland conducted a pre-service prayer at 58 Blue Hill Avenue, followed by a large memorial at the Roxbury church. Pallbearers included Adam Archibald, Robert Gallagher, Robert Heartz, John F Dawson, James W Smith and James Boyle. Dr J Paton Dr William Adams Rev Craig Rev Dunn Rev McDonald Rev Angier Rev S C Dunn and D D Kneeland attended, with Dr Adams delivering the eulogy. The Mozart Quartet sang One by One and Christians Good Night. Floral tributes filled the platform.
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Robert Gilchrist
Presbyterian Church
Roxbury
Kneeland
Blue Hill Avenue
Adam Archibald
Robert Gallagher
Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Robert Heartz
John F. Dawson
James W. Smith
James Boyle
John Paton
New Hebrides
William Adams
Columbus Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mr. Craig
Newport
J. B. Dunn
Peter McDonald
L. H. Angier
C. Dunn
M. D. Kneeland
D.D
Gilchrist
Mozart Quartet
Labor War Tightens as Brockton Unions Split
In Brockton on January 29 the heated labor war between the Knights of Labor and the Lasters' Protective Union intensifies as hand sewn workmen delegates withdraw from the Central Labor Union. Bakers vote to join the American Federation of Labor amid the Crawford shoe boycott controversy, while the Brockton Central Labor Union adopts resolutions condemning District Assembly 30 and National Trades Assembly 216 for their interference and calls on all local bodies to publish the condemnations.
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Brockton
Knights of Labor
Lasters
Organized
Central Labor Union
Crawford Shoe
Bakers’ Assembly
K. of L
Lasters’ Protective Union
District Assembly
National Trade Assembly
District Assembly 30
National Trades’ ‘Assembly
Local Assembly
National Trades’ Assembly
Sale of the Trolley Patent by O S Kelley
Springfield Ohio reports that O S Kelley sold his overhead electric trolley patent to General Electric of New York. Kelley reportedly received hundreds of thousands for the patent, which was invented by Green. Green was supported by Kelley for two decades to pursue the patent in Washington. The patent covers all overhead trolley systems.
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Springfield
O. S. Kelley
General Electric Company
New York City
Kelley
Green
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Man Identified After Wandering In Chemistry District
John Carroll of Lowell, described as feeble minded, left home last Thursday and was found wandering Saturday night. Police notified his friends this morning and his mother arrived in Waltham to take him home tonight. He was almost frozen and wore little clothing. When asked where he slept Friday night he said a graveyard but could not locate it.
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Ham
Chemistry
John Carroll
Lowell
Waltham
Members Gather For Blaine Funeral Rites in Washington
Ex Secretary Blaine's body lies in state at the Washington residence with a private service planned at 11 tomorrow. Delegations from Maine Massachusetts and several clubs will attend along with personal friends from across the country. Pallbearers include Senator Frye and Hale of Maine Representative Reed and Boutelle of Maine and others.
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Wasurixaton
Blaine
Lafayette Square
State, War and Navy
Teuns S. Hamlin
Maine
Cleaves
Massachusetts
Union League Club of
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Cris
Supreme Court
Ws. Pp. Frye
Eugene Hale
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Thomas B. Reed
A. Boutelie
Robert R. Hitt
Illinois
Henry H. Bingham
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
John Hay
Washington
Joseph H. Manley
Almer I. Jenks
Brooklyn
P. V. P. Ely
Boston
Maguire Emerges as Boston Postmaster Candidate
Special dispatch reports Patrick Maguire emerging as a Boston postmaster candidate with strong backing from Mayor Matthews, City Committee Chair McDonough, three Congressmen, and other influential figures. The piece notes Maguire’s shift from backroom politics toward a formal office, while outlining expected delays in federal appointments until vacancies arise.
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Wasamatox
Patrick Maguire
Boston
Congress
Maguire
Matthews
McDonough
Mr. Maguire
General Corse
Cleveland
Quincy
Governor Russell Sends Condolence Memoriam in Augusta
Governor Russell sent a telegram of sympathy to Mrs James G Blaine as the Boston Custom House prepared to close at noon in tribute to James G Blaine The message praised the late statesman and public servant and Massachusetts joined sister states in grieving his death
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Russell
Augusta
Boston Custon House
James G. Blaine
The
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
William E. Russell
Norfolk Club Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
The Norfolk Club names President David Hallrice and a slate of officers including Vice-presidents Fred T. Greenhalge J H Gould J White Belcher L D Aspley George C Stearns H F Buswell Robert O Harris E V Mitchell M J Murray J T Stevens and Secretary H A Thomas Treasurer Enos H Tucker with an executive committee comprising C Fred Allen C A Howland D W Farquhar William L Reed and W F Ray among others.
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Norfolk Club
David Hallrice
Fred T. Greenhalge
J. H. Gould
Medfield
J. White Belcher
Randolph
L. D. Aspley
Hudson
George C. Stearns
Dedham
H. F. Buswell
Canton
Robert O. Harris
Bridgewater
E. V. Mitchell
M. J. Murray
Boston
J. T. Stevens
Braintree
H. A. Thomas
South Weymouth
Enos H. Tucker
Needham
C. Fred Allen
Hyde Park
C. A. Howland
Quincy
D. W. Farquhar
Newton
The
Ton
William L. Reed
Brockton
W. F. Ray
Franklin
Mysterious Shots At South Boston Tobacco Store
South Boston police probe a mysterious shooting Friday near 9 pm at Thomas Frye's tobacco shop on Broadway and Dorchester. Three bullets hit the wall behind the counter, one struck two inches above Frye's head. no motive or suspects yet, no arrests.
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South Boston
Thomas Frye
Broadway
Dorchester Streets
Ryan
Mr. Frye
Frye
Sailor Dies From Coal Gas On Schooner Dora Dunn
Milton Dwyer about 25 a sailor suffocated by coal gas on board the schooner Dora Dunn off East Boston Burnham's chart was found dead in his bunk early Sunday Medical Examiner Draper notified authorities
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Milton Dwyer
Dora Dunn
Burnham
Boston
Dwyer
Draper
Gibson's Whiskies Sold Under Moore Sinnott Label
Gibson's Whiskies are offered as strictly fine in every particular. The product is settled under the Moore and Sinnott label and is for sale by druggists, process and reliable liquor dealers.
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Gibson
Moore & Sinnott
Weather Indications Foresee Cold Wave For Monday
The forecast from Washington dated January 29 reports fair but very cold conditions for New England and eastern New York with westerly winds. Signals are shown from Atlantic City to Eastport. The note mentions Salvation Oil reducing risk for young bicyclists.
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Washicton
New England
New York
Atlantic City
Eastport
The President's Views on Hawaii Annexation
Washington January 29. Official sources in Washington discuss Hawaii annexation as a favored step by President Harrison. The topic has recurred since Congress considered action, with past delays due to relations with Queen Liliuokalani and a quiet, peaceful period. A secret commission visited Washington last year and worked at length on the issue.
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Washington
Hawaii
Congress
Liliuokalani
Harrison
Five Minutes Chair Promises Comfort and Health
The text extols a chair as the measure of health through comfort. It claims comfort comes in brief restful moments during work, preventing fatigue and boosting efficiency. The chair supports the back neck arms hands legs and feet with a pillowed heel roll and cushioned seat. Priced at $12, touted as exceptional and low.
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