Fire destroys steamer John H Hanna and kills many
New Orleans reports state the steamer John H Hanna carrying 1900 to 2500 bales of cotton burned near Plaquemine. Of about 100 aboard only around 14 saved with Captain Holmes and Clerk Powell among the dead. Survivors describe a rapid blaze and chaotic escape as the boat struck the bank and burned. The tragedy also involves the Josie W and several crewmen missing.
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New Orleans
John H. Hanna
Ouachita River
Plaquemine
Inson
Ind
Ville
Ouchita River Consolidated Line
J. W. Blanks
Monroe
Isnks
J. 5. Holmes
R. Powell
James Jordan
Henry Jones
Louis Rawling
William Hanley
Daniel Carroll
Holmes
Mel Powell
Bob Smith
J. L. White
Merriman
Powell
Merryman
Pell Mell
Jols
Jollis
Capt. Holmes
J. W. Waite
Hum
Suouib
Iowa
Woo
Cockers
Poe
Hane
Himes
Samuel Powell
Jas. Ju
Cuaricy Thompson
Julia Rucker
Tom Uallen
Captain Holmes
Sneden
Samuel Suuthand
Mike O' Nica
Uiagat
Jovn Crane
Cadla Watchutats
Ne Diew
Cook
Jackete Oseoud
Oaker
Joan Grafton
Carpoune
Dan Carroll
O'neill
Deguamad
Joan Giobuus
Salar
Louis Welch
Berar
Josie W
W. L. Brule
John Crofton
Texas
Hanna
Clerk Powell
Times Democrat
Willie Higgins
Kate Adams
Higgins
The Erickson Destroyed By Fire And Several Lives Lost
Off Akali Port near Seattle the Pacific steamer Erickson bound for Sydney burned after a lamp or demijohn incident in the pilot house. Fire claimed two to seven lives among thirty six aboard. Capt. John Niubo helped rescue others but drowned beside his niece Annie Tallner. Rescue attempts by Skagit Chief Mountaineer saved nineteen more.
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Seattlee
W. T
Leife Erickson
Atkali Port
Erickson
Seattle
Sydney
John Niubo
Niubo
Niabo
Annie Tallner
Skagit Chief
Tacoma
Mountaineer
New Orleans Races Report Wet Track Wins and Times
Weather in New Orleans was partly cloudy with rain making the track wet. Vietress won the first race over Top o' the Morning and Baton, with a time of 1 minute. Mor na captured the fifth race in 1 minute 07 seconds with Cheeney second and Countess third.
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New Orleans
Vietress
Top
Baton
Skobeloff RL
Moonstone
Morna
Cheeney
Countess
Daly
Byntax
Wile
Syntax
Mate
Arrested Robber Linked to Sheriff's Office Heist in Missouri
A gray haired man over sixty was arrested here yesterday for robbing the sheriff’s office of 3100 Saturday night. He had burglar’s tools, a large bunch of keys, and several yards of fuse. authorities deem him an old professional. He gave his name as
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New Mapgip
Sheriff's Office
Shooting Fatality Near Birds Eye in Dubois County
Sebastian Hobos, a farmer from three miles south of Birds Eye, Dubois County, was shot twice Saturday night while at home. One bullet hit his abdomen and proved fatal. An individual named Smith was suspected of firing, and Hobbs may have had difficulties with the Whites prior to the attack.
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Huntingburg
Sebastian Hobos
Birds Eye
Dubois County
Smith
Hobbins
Montgomery Murder Shocks City Over Fatal Shooting
Montgomery reports a white man, Tom Robinson, shot and killed by a Black man, George Holmes, at a store on 1 Street around 9 am. Authorities, led by Coroner Campbell, will investigate. Also notes executive appointments by the Governor, the True Blues Ball set for January 7, and a Christmas rush in marriage licenses with 22 issued.
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Montgomery
Tom Robinson
George Holmes
Robinson
Campbell
True Blues
Montgomery True Blues
F. S. Dodds
Laura Reese
Tim Conway
Minnie Jones
RAILROAD RACKET Extends Chattanooga Lines and Florida Links
The Chattanooga Rome and Columbus railroad plans several hundred miles of new tracks within the next year. Surveying teams seek routes from Carrollton to Columbus and from along the CCR to Griffin then Augusta. Additional extensions aim at Savannah and a Kingston to Augusta line. President Williamson says rapid construction will connect with Florida lines and rival West Point Terminal, while keeping growth statewide.
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Williamson
Chattanooga, Rome and
Columbus
Chattanooga
Carrollton
Rome
Griffin
Augusta
Savannah
Kingston
West Point
Georgia
Florida
E. P. Alexander
Central Railroad
United States
New York
San Francisco
Ogden
Utah
Quincy
Savannah, Florida and Western Railroad
Western
Ndd
H. 8S. Haines
Columbia
South Carolina
Richmond
Danville
Candidates for Speaker Stay in Washington Watching Each Other
Washington observers report no holiday departures by speaker hopefuls as factions weigh support. Major McKinley faces uncertain backing from Pennsylvania Republicans while Bayne Dalzell and Kelley navigate pledges and committee aims. General Grosvenor also eyes the Rivers and Harbors chair.
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Washington, D. C
Major McKiney
McKinley
Pennsylvania
Bayne
Dalzell
Judge Kelley
Ways and Means
Quay
Committee On
Rivers and Harbors
Grosvenor
Ohio
Nail Factory Closed in Pottstown Thousands Lose Jobs
Reading Pa December 25 A large group of Pottstown Iron Company nail factory workers were discharged last night and a meeting held today to decide whether to stay in Pottstown or seek work elsewhere. About 250 men in all, including 150 nailers, face unemployment as managers cite dull trade.
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Reading
Pottstown Iron Company
Pottstown
Address to Wool Growers Urges Washington Meeting
Columbus Delano, president of the National Wool Growers Association, issues an address to U.S. wool growers calling a joint national and state wool associations meeting in Washington on January 10 to push for stronger protection as the Senate considers the pending wool schedule.
Train Robbery Report Near Clipper Gap
An overland East bound Central train was held up near Clipper Gap in the Sierras. Robbers seized a large sum believed to be around 50 000 dollars, with Wells Fargo express noting a probable loss not exceeding 800 dollars from the robbery last night. The robbers boarded as the train ran slowly and a package in the express car was tampered with.
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Central
Cli Gap
Sierras
Wells, Fargo & Co’s Express
Central Pacific
Clipper Gap
Evicted Settlers Helped by Des Moines Union Veterans
Commander Consigny of the Iowa Grand Army of the Republic aided needy evicted settlers along the Des Moines river lands. He notes some Union veterans among the settlers, with many ex Confederates also present.
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Des Moines
Consigny
Iowa Department of the Grand Army of the Republic
Presents for the Poor Distributed at St Louis Exposition
In St Louis on December 25 the Post-Dispatch Christmas tree distribution drew about 15 000 children. A crowd waited in rain while police guarded entry to the Exposition building where gifts were handed out. A Cavalry Band performed and a two hour program followed. The effort left several thousand dollars for purchasing more goods.
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St. Louis
Exposition Building
Post-Dispatch
Citizens Committee
Cavalry Department
Secretary of War
Citizens’ Committee
Ae Ee
John J. Jennings
Affairs at Berlin Amid Peace Echoes and Royal Charity
Berlin reports reflect a mix of peace talk and war drums as the Empress dispenses Christmas gifts to the poor from the royal household fund. The Emperor receives a crown of laurels and praises peace, while military and political maneuvering continue, including Emin relief plans, naval and colonial considerations, Bismarck’s illness, and loan negotiations shaping Germany’s looming imperial debt.
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Bismarck
Berurm
Germany
Capitol
Augusta
Berlin
Schloss
Vulcan
Bridow
Isemann
Lauterburg
Wisemann
Count Pfiel
Quintey
Lord Salisbury
Suakim
R. D. Morier
St. Petersburg
Cologne
Darmstadt
Mozelle
London
Bazaine
Bleecbrader
Friedrichsru
Prince Bismarck
Frankfort Syndicate
Winterfield
Mayence
Ribniter
Herr Bonin
Ministry of
Gotha
Spandau
Dantzsk
Erfurt
Landwehr
Paris
France
Boulangers Cause Gains Accessions in French Campaign
In Paris December 25 Gen Boulanger gains a nomination ally in Gen Montauban for Somme seat in the Chamber. Army support is spoken of for Gravelotte veteran Gen Mount Aubene, while Gen Marit Aubens outlines a pro Boulangist patriotism. Government factions clash over constitutional revision as Panama fallout complicates election dynamics.
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PakRis
Boulanger
Gravelcote
von Stz
Second Army
Marit Aubens
Chamber Ofeputi
Flouquet
Aemenecean
Fony
LaCour
Reimach
Boulanger Oy
Panama
DeLesseps
Renee Pesenes
Peges Company
Bourdeaux
Totas
Three Drowned In Round Bay Skating Accident
Laxe Village New Hampshire reports that George B Renon aged forty Bart L Renon aged thirteen and Ammon Veasey were drowned this afternoon while skating in Round Bay near Laxe. Veasey’s body has not yet been recovered.
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Laxe Village
N. H
George B. Renon
Bart L. Renon
Ammon Veasey
Round Bay
Renon
Veaseyen
Gladstone Attends Service in Naples Church
Gladstone and family attend service at the English church in Naples. The British Consul and many others greet him warmly. University professors plan a committee to convey congratulations on his upcoming seventy-ninth birthday on December 2.
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Naples
Gladstones
Gladstone
Advices From Belgrade Report Milan to Open Skuptschina
Vienna dispatches say King Milan will open the Skuptschina with an inaugural message to silence the assembly while negotiations with Radical leaders proceed. A Radical Club deputation protested constitutional clauses and Milan promised to alter objectionable points.
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Vienna
Schneeberg
Milan
Skuptschina
As B
Radical Club
Ristitich
Widow and Child Murdered by Fiend at Roger's Farm
A widow Sarah Johnson and four children were found slain at Roger's farm five miles west of Muscouse. The 12 year old daughter and the widow lay near the cabin door with a bloodied oak club nearby. the 3 year old was still inside. The eldest son, who argued with his mother, is missing and suspected as the perpetrator or an accomplice.
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Muscouse
I. T
Roger
Here
Sarah Johnson
Charley
Christmas in Atlanta Amid Legislation and Holidays
Atlanta observes holiday shopping and Christmas displays as the Legislature adjourns. Governor and secretaries stay busy signing bills while the Treasury reports tax receipts for 1888 at $405,933 versus $764,409 last year, showing a sharp drop.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Kitehall
Executive Department
Senate
House
General Assembly
Two Destructive Fires Hit Cincinnati and Marblehead
A Cincinnati blaze destroyed Jacobd’s cardage works Central Furniture site and other buildings on Ba street near Budd and Harriett, with three acres scorched and losses near $300,000. Marblehead suffered a massive second fire at Powers’ furniture store igniting seven acres and costing at least $500,000. Firemen sustained minor injuries. most of the district faced extensive damage and widespread fear.
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Cincinnati
Jacobd's Cardage Works
Ba Street
Budd and Harriett Streets
Chas
Jacobs’ Cordage Company
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad
Betts Street Furniture Company
Central Furniture Association Works
Queen City Twine Company
Hames
Budd Street
Chas. H. Jacobs
Harry Mayberry
Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Boston
Marblehead
Salem
Lyon
Western Union
Krippiey & Bros
Woodbury
Johnson Harner
J.C. Peach
William Stevens, Jr
Tragic Lee County Shooting Leaves 7-Year-Old Dead
In Wacoochee Alabama a seven year old boy was accidentally shot in the head by his twelve year old brother with a cap and ball pistol. The bullet entered above the left ear and killed him instantly. The boys were sons of Mr. W C Carrell, a prominent Lee county planter.
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Wacoochee
Alabama
W. C. Carrell
Lee County
Browneville
Mr. Carrell
Paris Fashions Describe Winter Opera Costume
New York reports a Paris fashion sketch from Mlle DeRanoge in the opera Litoiffs. A white silk muslin skirt with a crown loose dress sports old rose crepe de chine, gold braid, and emeralds. The Dalmatian slave wears a crimson velvet cap and jeweled aigrette with a gold collar and crimson shoes.
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New York
Times Special
Paris
M’ile DeRanoge
Boy Cal Tolliver Kills Man in Elliott County
Dispatches report Cal Tolliver a youth of eighteen has murdered a man in Elliott county. Described as quick and stealthy, he is linked to the Tolliver clan in Rowan and to the Craige faction. The piece paints him as both dangerous and part of a vengeful mountain lineage.
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Cal Tollver
Elliott County
Cal
Judge Tolliver
Rowan
Craig
Tollivers
Cal Tolliver
Diood
Morehead
Bevier Mine Trouble Escalates in St Louis
Disorder flared again at Bevier, site of recent mine unrest. Reports say crowds grew boisterous and tensions rose as authorities responded to the scene on Christmas Eve in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Bevier
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Cherokee County
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Savannah and Western
A. B. Harrold
Americus Republican
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