Plague scare eases amid Honolulu quarantine lift
Reports from Honolulu say no new plague cases since earlier advices. Chinatown quarantine lifted, area busy as merchants resume normal business. Cadence notes two confirmed deaths, several suspected cases, and a $100000 plan to upgrade sanitation.
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Plaster Model Of Lower Louisiana Made By Young Smith
Washington dispatch reports Capt. John Cowdon's son James Seldon Cowdon of the city has completed a plaster model of Lower Louisiana detailing the flood plane and related features.
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Firemen Injured In Large East Twenty-Fourth Street Blaze
A fire destroyed seven story buildings at 425 to 435 East Twenty-fourth Street housing Campbell wallpaper and other firms. Loss totals $500,000 with three firemen severely burned and several trapped on ledges. Bellevue Hospital treated injured. wall collapse and darkness followed the blaze.
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Important Move Garrison Suffers From Shelling
London reports hint of Buller renewing efforts to relieve Ladysmith before Roberts arrives. Boers retreat toward north bank of Tugela and strengthen Laagers near Ladysmith as Buller shifts HQ to Frere. Reports of Kafir engagement vague. volunteers to be enrolled. large private donations bolster volunteer funds. Kimberley actions show Boer guns near the town and rapid reinforcements.
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New Year Reception Precedence Set by President
Washington on New Year reception program confirms precedence among Army Navy and Marine Corps departments by seniority of organization. The order lists officers of the army navy and marine corps in sequence, affecting line order and guest placement. Chicago dispatch notes 28-car corned beef train to British troops in South Africa. Caracas reports Hernandez rebellion ended as he flees toward Colombia. Ex Congressman Soward in Birmingham aims for Senate race with Howard possibly joining. Boutelle improving at McLean but mind affected.
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German steamer aground off Kent in severe gale
A large German mail steamer, name not yet confirmed, ran aground in a furious gale in the East Bay near Dinningeness Kent. Heavy seas thwart lifeboats as crews from Dover and Folkestone race to assist. Passengers' safety fears rise. liner believed Hamburg America. Relief boats struggle to reach the vessel in the gale.
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Morgan supporters plan statewide drive for re election
In Birmingham Alabama on December 30 a conference of leading Morgan backers decided to organize the state and conduct an aggressive campaign to secure the senator's re election.
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Township gets remonstrance against saloon license
A remonstrance signed by a majority of Brown township voters in Ripley county Indiana was filed with the county auditor asking the county commissioners to refuse a saloon license for Frank Conway of Friendship.
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Monroe's leg socket removed after bicycle accident
Wabash Indiana December 30 Bert Monroe aged 20 two years ago fell from a bicycle at North Manchester and injured his leg Necrosis set in and it was necessary to remove its pelvic socket Young Monroe is now recovering.
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Mystery over Auburn Hair Sparks Theories
The Washington Star notes a curious remark by Mrs. Torkins claiming auburn hair results from chemicals. A respondent asks for evidence and contrasts the comment with the absence of a white horse seen recently.
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Indiana Round-Ups Run Down By A Train
Dr. Wickliffe Smith surgeon of the 161st Indiana regiment and Francisco Sousa were killed near Delphi when a train struck as they failed to hear it in cold weather. Gov. Mount and poet James Whitcomb Riley mourned the man. Also: Judge Thomas W. Dillon announced a run for Congress opposing capital in Washington. Independent phone systems in Muncie Frankfort and South Bend transferred to Bell. Frank McKibben sues George W. Taylor for 10000 damages over family disputes. Chicago & Nashville Limited derailed near Terrenaute causing delays.
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Double wedding at Rockport joins Stanford professor and Boston groom
At Rockport Indiana on December 40 Rev Hh WU Wood presided over a double wedding to unite Georges Clinton Vrice professor at Stanford University and Miss Kilithasye with Eugene Atten Galmore of Boston and Miss Blanche Basye both graduates of Depnuw university. Hagerstown Indiana December 0 plans highway extensions to Knightstown Newcastle and Hagerstown toward Cincinnati followed by eventual reach to Cincinnati. Indianapolis December 30, one thousand Knights of the grip celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Commercial Travelers association of Indiana with a business meeting. Princeton December 30 high school building fire causes 22000 loss including 1000 in books. insurance 5000. Schools to reopen Tuesday. courthouse basements and church basements used temporarily.
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Handley Brothers in Arsenic Tragedy
Evansville Indiana reports two Handley brothers in arsenic suicides. John Handley of Newburg died two weeks earlier. Friday James Handley attempted arsenic poisoning, leaving a note claiming he was lonesome since his brother's death.
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Whitney & Fletcher Grocery Firm Placed Under Receiver
South Bend December 30 The large Whitney and Fletcher grocery company in this city was placed in the hands of a receiver Friday.
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Watermelon Man J W McAndrews Dies in Elgin
Abbreviated telegrams report J W McAndrews known as the Watermelon Man died at Elgin Illinois on Friday. Other items note Canadian seal catch totals 35344 down from 28552 prior year and St Louis river traffic halted by ice with the gauge at half a foot.
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Market Report from Cincinnati and Chicago Prices
Cincinnati market reports show Wheat No 2 red at 70c. Hog prices range from 4.20 to 4.45 for select shippers to common. CattlePrices list fair to good shippers at 4.50 to 5.35 and common at 2.90 to 3. The grain and livestock figures cover winter and spring varieties with varied grades. Chicago prices include December wheat at 6.50 and May at 6.50. corn December at 6. December oats and related futures noted.
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