Indians terrorize whites at Pyra mid harbor over whisky
Tacoma reports Chilkat Indians, drunken after a Christmas whisky sale, forced whites to flee Pyra mid harbor near Skaguay with knives and guns. Two men frozen guarding beef on the Yukon and Lake Bennett blockades delay mail to Dawson. Chutter and tobacco prices spike since October.
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Lake Bennett
Tacoma
Alaska
Pyramid Harbor
Skaguay
Chikat
Indian River
Yukon
Fort Selkirk
Dawson
Executions and international dispatches headline Jan 2 to 8
Reported murder in London as Schneider, a homeless Pole, is executed after killing an assistant baker and attacking the baker. Telegrams from Hankou describe uprisings in Szechuan Hunan and Hupe with viceroyal authority tightening. Peoria notes Great Western distillery’s expansion to 60,000 gallons daily for smokeless powder demand. British storms lash the Bay of Biscay while ships face wrecks and drowning. Dingley’s condition remains critical. Kynoch presses 10 million cartridges for the U S. Wayne McVeagh and Emperor Berlin news show minor improvements amid ongoing health concerns.
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London
Schneider
Newgate
Hankou
China
Yang Tse Kiang
Szechuan
Hunan
Hupe
Yangt'se
Hankonu
Peoria
Ills
Great Western
Remarkable Runs On Burlington And Northwestern Trains
Omaha reports record speeds as Burlington and Northwestern fast main trains beat schedule from Chicago. Burlington arrives eight minutes early. Northwestern seventeen minutes early amid crowds of railroad workers and curious travelers.
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Omaha
Burlington
Northwestern
Chicago
Terminal
Northwest
Neweril Dwight Hillis to lead Brooklyn Plymouth Church
Chicago reports Rev. Dr. Neweril Dwight Hillis named successor to Dr. Lyman Abbott at Plymouth Church Brooklyn. Call extended after advisory committee meeting and Hillis’s return from Chicago confirms. Hillis, 40, Iowa born, educated at Grinnell Lake Forest McCormick.
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Chicago
Neweril Dwight Hillis
Central Church
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Lyman Abbott
Hillis
Broonlyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Iowa
Grinnell Academy
Lake Forest University
McCormick Seminary
First Presbyterian
Percia
Evanston
Swing
Central Chhurch
Plymouth
Central Churches
Remarkable quadruple wedding in Trail village
Canal Dover Ohio January 3 and Trail village ten miles north four brothers wed four sisters at the sisters home all four marriages performed by the same clergyman the Hochstettler family farmer and sons Summers provide the grooms ages 18 to 28 and near equal ages for wives the couples plan to live close together within a stone’s throw.
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Canal Dover
Trail
Here
Joseph Hochstettler
John Summers
Public Whipping Ordered for Five Indiana Boys
Five boys aged 10 to 12 were whipped in Evansville police court for stealing old wash boilers. Judge Winfrey offered either whipping or reform school. 25 lashes each were administered, causing loud cries and weakness in one boy.
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Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Miner Garrett
Ed Gardner
Elijah Scott
Frank Curl
William Morris
Winfrey
Reform School
Quay Caucus May Decide Pennsylvania Senate Fight
Harrisburg Pennsylvanias next U S senator hinges on a Republican caucus meeting arranged by Quays supporters and attended by a majority of Republican lawmakers. W A Maker opposes Qua y while Delaware lawmakers focus on the partisan contest and the rival Addicks faction faces strong opposition from the regulars seeking control of the nomination.
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Harrisburg
United States
Pennsylvania
Quaay
Republcan
Wanamaker
Quay
Indiana Republicans push for Turpie successor fight
Two thirds of Indiana's Republican lawmakers gather in Indianapolis to back or oppose the selection of a US senator to replace David Turpie. Turpie, a Democrat, may receive minority support for a near unanimous reappointment. Five candidates compete including Taylor Hanly Steele Post Beveridge. Lincoln reports the Be ricans plan to organize both legislative chambers.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
David Turpie
Turpie
R. 8. Taylor
Fort Warne
Frank Hanly
Lafayette
G. W. Steele
Marion
Frank B. Post
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapois
Pingree Takes Oath as Michigan Governor and Legislature Opens
Lansing reports Governor Pingree and state officials took the oath at noon. The legislature will convene Wednesday at twelve o clock as Pingree plans to read his message.
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Lansing
Mich
Pingree
Wisconsin Inauguration Marks Simple State Officers Ceremony
Wisconsin's new state officers were inaugurated Monday in Madison. The ceremonies were notably simple with no formal inaugural ball or elaborate pageantry.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Legislative Swearing and Organized Sessions Across States
Boise reports Governor Stunnenberg and state officers sworn in with no ceremony as both houses organize. Helena notes the legislature formally meets and will not vote for senator for 10 days with Clarke Matts and Conrad as contenders. Sacramento records the body organized and D M Byrne announcing US Senate candidacy. Haverhill reports John C. Chase sworn in as mayor on Socialist platform. Barbourville recounts deputy sheriff George Cole drawing a revolver in a store dispute. he shoots Town Marshal Roach, who is gravely wounded. Cole under guard.
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Helena
Mont
W. A Clarke
Butte
Matts
Anaconda
W. G. Conrad
Cascade County
Barbourville
George Cole
A. W. Hopper
California Debris Commission weighs Yuba overflow diversion plan
Sacramento reports the California Debris Commission considers diverting Yuba River overflow for hydraulic mining with estimated cost over 1,000,000 and condemnation of thousands of acres for canals and levees. In Texas, Jan 8, tailor Praeger is killed at an undertaker’s. J W Rooney jailed for murder. Richard Coke dies in Waco after long illness. he managed Brazos cotton plantations.
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Sacramento
the Bee
California Debris Commission
Yuba
San Antonio
Charles Praeger
J. W. Rooney
Alpine
Tex
Commerce
St. Maery’s
Praeger
Waco
Richard Coke
Brazos
Coke
Willis Polk Fireplace Trick at Tiburon Bungalow
A San Francisco News Letter item recounts architect Willis Polk building a Tiburon bachelor bungalow with a prized fireplace that smoked during parties. He later discovered guests used a cracker box as a chimney cover, triggering smoke each time, a prank that repeatedly ruined his entertaining.
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Willis Polk
Tiburon
Polk
Willis
San Francisco News
Opium Trade and Harsh Punishments in China Market
The report describes Indian opium production and grading, with growers sorting and drying the milky sap into cakes. It notes opium’s use in India and its large export to China, along with harsh possible Chinese punishments for opium use. It cites historical figures and a claim that a half ton of opium left India for China hourly for six decades.
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Optem
Pature
India
China
Victoria
Atlanta Constitution
Bridget Wins A Battle Over Thursday Outings
In New Jersey a housemaid Bridget argues with her mistress over a misheard instruction about going out. The mistress initially allows outings on Thursday and every other Thursday. Bridget insists the promise meant every Thursday, and she prevails.
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New Jersey
Bridget
New York Sun
Baby Brother Teething Fears From Little Dorothy
A New York World note recounts Dorothy fearing her baby brother’s teething. She pats his bald head at the mother’s knee and asks if cutting hair will make him sicker. The mother warns gentle care as the child handles illness with curiosity.
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Dorothy
New York World
Brazil's new pest wasp with phosphorus flavored sting
The entomological editor reports a remarkable find in Brazil a wasp with an unusually spiral sting. The insect supposedly inhabits a phosphorus region and its sting causes all taste and smell to carry a phosphorus flavor, producing a distinctive sensory effect.
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Para
Brazil
Cat discovery excites European naturalists
A largish cat newly identified by naturalists has been found, becoming a notable consolation amid troubles. The find is expected to draw significant interest across Europe and beyond in the study of fauna.
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Europe
Emin Pasha
Macdonald Defeated by Mayor Shaw in Local Mayoral Contest
In Toronto on January 3, Mayor John Shaw defeated A. Macdonald by 993 votes. Opponents cited Macdonald's past support for Canada’s annexation to the United States as part of the campaign argument.
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Toronto
Loronto
A. Macdonald
John Shaw
Macdonald
Canada
United States
In His Element What Is Squeem's Business
In His Element quotes from the Chicago Record and Indianapolis Journal noting Squeem as a starch manufacturer and praising Boston as stiff. The dialogue reflects sensational style and views on ideals and fashion.
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Squeem
Boston
Chicago Record
Best Reading For The Family Farm and Ranch Offer
A local notice promotes a one year subscription deal offering Texas Farm and Ranch and The Bryan Weekly Eagle together for 1.25. The ad touts Texas Farm and Ranch as the cleanest agricultural and family paper in the Southwest, printed on calendered paper with illustrations and practical value for each family member.
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Texas Farm and Ranch
Bryan Weekly Eagle
Southwest
Local Names Listing for Regional Officials and Cities
The fragment lists individuals and their associated cities including R. F. Haynes from DeWalt, A. C. Henry from Ellenger, C. R. Stanley from Houston, F. W. Bartlette from Dallas, J. T. Johnson from Palestine, W. W. Navasota, C. W. Carr from Houston, A. R. Baldwin from Richmond, N. Stroud from Waco, Geo. Bartholomai from San Antonio, and W. B. Duke from Waco.
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R. F. Haynes
DeWalt
A. C. Henry
Ellenger
C. R. Stanley
Houston
F. W. Bartlette
Dallas
J.T. Johnson
Palestine
W. W Navasota
C. W. Carr
A. R. Baldwin
Richmond
N. Stroud
Waco
Geo. Bartholomai
San Antonio
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Dingley
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Washington
Wayne McVeagh
Iacaeeanne
William
Berlin
Burlington and Northwestern
DR. Abbott
Ohio
Ennis, Tex
Jerry Beauuchamp
Beauchamp
Sampson
Daughter
New York
Delaware Senators
Dover
Delaware
Menon
United State
George Gray
Oog
J. J. Addicks
Lincoln, Neb
Beriicans
House Reublicans
Idaho
Boise
Stunenber
Montana
California
D. M. Byrne
United States Senate
Haverhill
Mass
John C. Chase
Peacemaker
Indianapolis Journal
Kareet
Owney's Chocolate
JE Daily Trags
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Kosis
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Galveston
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Houst
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Bakony
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Rewe
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Castle Failure & Undertakers
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