Bridge calamity at Louisville and Jeffersonville.
Descriptions from Jeffersonville and Louisville recount a bridge disaster that killed at least eighteen and injured many, with 35 missing bridge hands feared under debris. Officials race to recover bodies as the Phoenix Bridge Co. faces bankruptcy amid wreckage and high winds.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Louisville and Jeffersonville
Phoenix Bridge Co
Louisville
Phenix Bridge Co
Louwvin
Louisville and
Providence
Louisvillle
McKee
Portland Dike
W. C. Hite
C W. Cook
Cincinnati Tribune
the Post
City Hospital
Arm campaign in Honolulu with royalist arming reported
Reports from San Francisco dated December 18 describe royalist forces secretly armed in Honolulu with Winchester rifles, distributed from Maui. The marshal strengthens police, 100 volunteers ready to reinforce stations, while the provisional government prepares to remove non loyal employees after a December 7 advisory council vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Fransisco
Australia
United Press
Maui
Citizens’ Reserve
Alameda
Willis
F. Wundenburg
Supreme Court
Wundenburg
Wandenberg
Ashford-Wilcox
Reform Party
Advisory Council
Sesson
Magnet for tramps and charity lines in Chicago
Chicago faces a million dollar charity wave as tramps pour in from western rail lines. Train crews report record hoboes, free lunch and lodging houses surge with patrons, and ten cent lodging houses see a drop. Workwood yard reports fewer able bodied applicants seeking relief.
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Curiaco
Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Provident Woodyard
North
Clark Street
Chicago Relief and Aid Society
Phil Dwyer Jr Dead in Los Angeles Turfman’s Son Passes
Phil Dwyer Jr son of the noted turfman who came from New York to the coast about a month ago died at Los Angeles Cal on December 18. The brief notice states his death and notes his lineage in the racing world.
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Los Angeres
Cal
Phil. Dwyer, ‘Jr
New York
Chagrin Faris
Sheldon
Windham
New York Commission
Ricumecno
Ind
Wm. Manly
Ogborn
Rebellion raises U.S. protest over bombardment of Rio
Fifteen American merchants protest to the U S State Department against further bombardment of Rio de Janeiro by insurgent ships. The United States considers reinforcing the fleet at Rio as tensions rise, with only New York and San Francisco available for immediate deployment.
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Washington
Brazil
Peixoto
Rio
United States
Thompson
State Department
Admiral da Gama
Navy Department
New York
San Francisco
Puerto Cabello
Colombia
Phillips
McAdoo
Herbert
McA
Queen Victoria Pressed Toward Abdication Amid Ill Health
London reports Queen Victoria grows feeble and lame at Windsor. She may travel to the Isle of Wight for rest and plan a later trip to Italy. Doctors urge complete rest, raising speculation she may abdicate in favor of the Prince of Wales.
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London
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Isle of Wight
Italy
Prince of Wales
Farmer is killed after wife pushes him into dry well
Wasu HineTon Ia December 18. Dave Adler a farmer near Wasu fell into a forty foot well while drawing water. His wife then fired a shotgun into the well, filling him with shot. A neighbor freed him but his injuries proved fatal. The couple had been quarreling.
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Wasu HineTon
Dave Adler
Carnegie Plans $100000 Relief Scheme For Pittsburgh Poor
The Pittsburgh census shows 21 000 people in need based on 8 500 families with six per household. Andrew Carnegie pledges to raise 100000 for unemployed workers by funding public improvements and street labor, lending the money to the city if needed.
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Andrew Carnegie
Pittspunres
Pittsburgh
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Relief Committee
Schenly Park
Carnegie
Sensational preacher urges religious instruction in public schools
Rev. Dr. William S. Rainford caused a sensation at St George's Church Sunday with a sermon on the Children's Season. He argued that religious training in public schools is absolutely necessary for society and suggested Catholics step in if Protestant churches cannot. He has provoked shocks before, but this sermon surpassed prior reactions.
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New York
Wm. S. .Rainford
St. George’s Churen
Confederate Stamps Fetch High Prices at New York Sale
A Philatelic Society auction in New York sold Confederate stamps including agricultural department at 10.80, executive 21.65, justice 23, state 18.75, and a $5 stamp at 67.50. Local Confederate stamps realized 55 for Athens, 140 for Danville, 36 for Fredericksburg, 82 and 72 for Knoxville envelopes, 91 for Le noir, 42 for Lynchburg, 85 and 75 for Macon stamps, 801 for a letter item, and a fine Marion Va copy at 801. Eng lish dealers bought many lots.
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New York
Philatelic Society
Agricultural Department
Executive
Justice
State
Athens
Danville
Fredericksburg
Knoxville
Lenoir
Lynchburg
Macon
Marion
Freight train wreck at Mulbrough’s station kills two. losses rise
A eastbound Chesapeake and Ohio Southwestern freight derailed 135 feet down an embankment near Mulbrough’s, killing engineer Thomas Keegan and fireman John Downs. Two unknown tramps and two colored brakemen injured. Thirteen cars wrecked, hogs and cattle losses high, total damage about 123000 dollars.
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Louuisville
Chesapeake and Ohio Southwestern Railway
Mulbrough’s
Thomas Keegan
Louisville
John Downs
Louisvile
President Cleveland asks loyalty in voting for favors
Washington reports a Democratic congressman recounts a White House encounter where the president indicated that favors depend on friendliness toward the administration in voting. The tale connects to senator Palmer and other White House pressure on patronage and appointments.
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Washingtton
Cleveland
White House
Palmer
Ilinois
John Donnelly
Chicago
Hopkins
Senate
Voorhees
Young Eckels
Notable World and Local Events Reported Across U S
Telegraph digest reports Sarah Bernhardt to publish memoirs in two volumes. Chicago drainage bonds worth 3 million bought by N W Barris Co. Osage City man claims 123 years. 50 drill at Wilcox Ariz aid Mexican revolutionists. Sand Hill train robber Robertson jailed 15 years. Edward Field to be released from insane asylum. Rabbits shipped to eastern markets from Parkersburg. A country storekeeper delivered 1100 to Parkersburg. Unknown man tried to enter Guatemala national palace to assassinate the president. Tua Carawas River bridge burned incendiary origin. Pennsylvania fireman William E Hammond killed in collision. damages awarded. Davis will case settled. 11 million to be divided among heirs. Archduke Franz Ferdinand to marry Archduchess Stefanie, per Deutsche Zeitung. President Cleveland ponders US interference in Brazil’s monarchy restoration. Indiana’s William N Hallman named successor to Indian schools chief Dorchester. Parkersburg franchise talks for Park City Street Railway and electric plant. Clarksville Tenn man Mack Page beats wife, deadly injuries. jealousy cited. Page jailed.
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Sarah Bernhardt
N. W. Barris & Co
Chicago
Richard Hoops
Osage City Co
Wilcox
Ariz
Robertson
Sand Hill Mo
Edward M. Field
Cyrus W. Field
Parkersburg
W. Ve
Guatemala
Tuacarawas River
Trenton
William E. Hammond
Pennsylvania Railway
Youngstown
Davis
Helena
Mont
Deutsche Zeitung
Vienna
Franz Ferdinand
Stefanie
Rudolph
Cleveland
United States
Admiral da Gema
William N. Hallman
Indiana
Louisville
Dorchester
Senate
Messrs. Judd and
Hurd
Bristol
W. Va
Park City Street Railway Co
Electric
Clarkaville
Tenn
Mack Page
Sunday
Page
Market Summary Across Grains and Livestock
From Cincinnati to Chicago and Philadelphia markets a wide sweep shows mixed demand in grains and steady to soft prices in livestock. Wheat and corn fluctuate with cash and futures, while hogs and cattle show varying regional firmness but overall slower activity and cautious buyers.
Cloud bursts scour Death Valley terrain in dazzling tempests
Descriptions recall Terrific Forest of Cloud, sudden floods in Death Valley, heat, and thunderous canyon walls. Cub Lee warns of night roaming desert storms, cloud bursts racing up to a hundred feet high, sweeping rocks and threatening trails in Furnace Creek area.
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Death Valley
T Valley
Cub” Lee
Furnace Creek
Lee
The Future of Africa Among Explorers Views
Explorers discuss Africa’s potential once civilization progresses mirroring South America. They describe three great linguistic families, diverse tribes, and progress toward eradicating crime. notes on Beejina lineage and pyramids reflect ancient links and possible future racial roles.
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South America
Africa
Europe
Great African Lakes
Dog rescues girl from the Tiber on busy bridge
A ten year old girl fell from Ponte Margherita parapets into the Tiber. A street dog swam out, grabbed the girl's dress, and pulled her to the shore as onlookers urged help. The crowd then chased the brave animal, while police questioned the accident's cause. The dog had known the girl from a Prati di Castello factory.
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Zoophilist of
London
Tiber
Ponte Margherita
Stabularie Municipale
Prati di Castello
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Prendergast
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Witmeas
Brentano
Clarksville
Dan Lyles
Isom
Maury County
Lil
Carlisle
Margaretta McLure
Gibson
Alex. Ewing
Lakewood Hotel
St. Joseph
Mich
Lakeview
St. Paul
Pizpyont
P. B Haldeman
Franklin Coal Co
Franklin
Western Port
Ly Wing Yew
China
Phil. Dwyer, Jr
Askator
Queen Victoria
Frince
Wales
Atueens
Seaboard Air Line
South Comer
Mitchell
Owens
George Bennett
Memrllie
J. Zent
George W. Barrow
Belleview Avenue
Alabama
Birwineham
Ala
Joseph F. Johnson
The
Alabama National Bank
Birmingham
Paris
L’anarchiste
Journal Des Debats
Favier
Gallipois, O
James Gordon
Alexander Briggs
Briggs
Gordon
Odd Fellows
Loxpon
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Rio Janeiro
Macnouia
Ark
Gua Frazier
Toronto
la Grippe
Newman
Hugo
Sevesto
Kentucky
Nebo
Webster County
Henderson
Henry Givens
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Ephraim Wilson
Pilate Glass
PirTrspur Rgh
Plate Glass
Charleroi
Howard
Duquesne
Butler
Jacob W. Schmitt
Fosterra
Louis Schaffer
Bucyrus
Toledo & Ohio Central Railroad
Luckey
Wood County
Here
Harris
DU. S. A
Alcatrez
Jones
Bee
Cincinnati
Borrato
Canada
Baltimore
White State
Western
Toledo
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