Destructive Globe Theatre Fire Levels Boston Landmark
Fire in Boston on January 2 gutted the Globe theatre on Washington Street, home to Hanlon's Superba company, with losses near a million dollars. The Harvard College trustees building caught fire, explosions occurred from powder and cartridges, and darkness halted electric streetcars. Firefighters deployed water towers and four alarms, with the blaze under control by 3 35 p.m. The theatre losses reach about 550 000 for scenery and wardrobes, with other damages bringing total near 1 000 000.
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Boston
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
John Stetson
Hanlon
Superba
Hanlons
Harvard College
Hanlon Company
Essex Street
Harrison Avenue
Hayward Place
Globe Cafe
Six Die in Washington Street Lodging House Fire
Fire at a cheap lodging house on Washington Street in Buffalo killed six occupants and injured several others who jumped from the second story. Names of the dead were not learned. among the injured taken to the hospital were George Anderson Charles R Edwards George Matthews John Neil and Fred Overman.
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Buffalo
Washington Street
George Anderson
Charles R. Edwards
George Matthews
John Neil
Fred Overman
Tragic Fire Fatalities at Fifth Floor Suite Party
A New York City Christmas party at 48 West 125th Street ends with hostess Mrs Albergh and her infant killed after she leaps from a window to escape flames from a Christmas tree blaze on the fourth floor. Guests escaped unharmed.
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New York
West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street
Potteries Boss Proposes English Wage Tariff Deal
John Moses a leading New Jersey potter offers to pay the highest English wages plus the 55 percent tariff to his workers. The plan, debated by a committee, aims to standardize future wages but would cut many women's and boys' wages by 2 to 80 percent while some men gain.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
John Moses
America
England
Moses
Gougar Defends Chicago Women Against Stead Imputation
Helen M. Gougar replies to Stead accusing Chicago women of moral laxity. She defends women’s clubs and argues reformers may condemn Christ while praising Judas. She calls for universal woman suffrage as a remedy for municipal social and political ills.
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Helen Gougar
Stead
Chicago
Helen M. Gougar
Chicago Women’s Clubs
Christ
Judas
Hell
Mrs. Gougar
Admiral Mello Wounded in Rebel Escape Report
Herald dispatch from Montevideo reports Brazilian rebel Admiral Mello seriously wounded and expected in New York for treatment after a shell fragment struck him during the Aquidaban’s escape past loyal forts at Rio harbor entrance.
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Admiral Mello
New York
The
Herald
Montevideo
Rio Harbor
National Skating Championship Planned for Red Bank
The National Skating Association proposes to hold its championship races in Red Bank New Jersey on January 25. Expected competitors include Champion J B Johnson Joe Donoghue Howard Mosher Clark and J C Emmett. Prizes consist of gold medals and purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
N. J
National Skating Association
Shrewsbury
J. 8. Johnson
Joe Donoghue
Howard Mosher
Clark
J. C. Emmett
Receiver Appointed For New England Road Move
The New England railway has been placed in the hands of temporary receiver ex-Senator Thomas C. Platt in Albany. The road owes about 800 000 dollars due January 1 and lacks funds. President McLeod faces opposition from stockholders over a lease that could extend the line into New York.
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New York
New England Railway
Wallace
United States Court
Albany
Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Jon
McLeod
Great Ship Canal Opens in Manchester
The Manchester ship canal formally opened amid brilliant weather and widespread celebration. The first vessels passed after a three hour run, cheered by more than 100000 spectators, linking Manchester directly to world seaborne trade and establishing a new inland port. The canal is 120 feet wide at the bottom with a minimum depth of 26 feet, and the canal company carries £16000000 in capital.
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Manchester
Manchester Ship Canal
Liverpool
Suez Canal
Amsterdam
Canal Company
Explosion Hits Indiana Gas Pipeline Station
In East Chicago the Indiana Natural Gas pipeline pumping station was blown up injuring three workers. George Melvin suffered severe facial and neck burns, W C Weiderhold sustained burns to the face and hands, and John Yoder had facial burns and body bruising. An overturned lantern sparked the fire as workers repaired a leak, destroying the iron station and scattering debris while gas burned over sixty feet.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana Natural Gas Company
East Chicago
George Melvin
W.C. Weiderhold
Indiana Gas Company
John Yoder
Pettit seeks removal of Northern Pacific receivers over alleged fraud
Silas W. Pettit of Philadelphia filed in U S court in Milwaukee a petition before Judge Jenkins to remove receivers Thomas F. Oakes Henry C. Payne and Henry C. Rouse for conspiracy to defraud the company. Pettit argues vacant offices and substitution of others. The action follows noted ErieRead era manipulations but pivots on the receivership dispute.
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Milwaukee
Silas W. Pettit
Philadelphia
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Jenkins
United States
Thomas F. Oakes
Henry C. Payne
Henry C. Rouse
Fish and Gould
Erie
Florida Warrants Issued Over Corbett Mitchell Fight
In Jacksonville on December 20 a plan to test Florida law led to warrants for Corbett and Mitchell for agreeing to fight in the state. Both men surrendered and posted 1500 bail to appear January 2. A writ of habeas corpus will be sought then to decide the matter and the fight’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Corbett-Mitchell
Post Offices in United States as of January 1 1804
The total number of post offices in operation on January 1 1804 was 68806. Presidential class offices numbered 9424 with 151 in first class 674 in second class and 2599 in third class. Fourth class offices totaled 65882.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Gladstone Birthday Telegrams From America Questioned
London January 3 A published statement claimed many American telegrams poured in for Gladstone on his birthday He denied receiving any such messages from America and said no American wishes had arrived.
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London
Gladstone
America
Convict Joseph Rice Leaves Penitentiary for New Start
Jefferson City Missouri January 2 Joseph Rice a four year convict from St Louis scales the penitentiary walls and leaves his old associates behind to begin a new life without regret.
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Jefferson City
Joseph Rice
St. Louis
First Engine Crosses New Burlington Bridge at Bellefontaine
St Louis reports the first engine and cars crossed the Missouri river over the new Burlington bridge at Bellefontaine Bluffs. The test proved very satisfactory and the bridge may open to traffic as early as February next.
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St. Louis
Misssouri
Burlington
Bellefontaine Bluffs
Ore Rich Find Reported in Free Coinage Ming
Cripple Creek Colorado January 2 Ore assays from 4800 to 5600 dollars per ton found in the Free Coinage ming in a cross cut from the bottom of a shaft 175 feet deep.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Prendergast Faces Death for Harrison Murder Verdict
Chicago papers report Patrick Eugene Prendergast is to be hanged for killing Carter H. Harrison. The jury found him sane and responsible, and the verdict drew mixed reactions from Harrison family members and press across the country. Richard Wade, Prendergast’s chief attorney, vows to seek a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Prendergast
Carter H. Harrison
Patrick Eugene John Prendergast
Fitzgerald
Brentano
Carter H. Harrison, Jr
the Times
Richard A Wade
Evans Escapes From Fresno County Jail With Wife Aid
Chris Evans, a famed train robber, fled Fresno County jail aided by his wife and accomplice Ed Morel after a night visit. A gun battle followed injuring City Marshal Morgan. Evans later shot led to a chaotic chase across Mono and Q streets. Evans had prior murder conviction and life sentence, facing further trials for deputy sheriffs killings.
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Fresno
Cala
Chris Evans
Scott
Ben Merritt
Evans
Ed Morel
Mono
Q Streets
Cochran
United States
Vic Wilson
Simpson
McGinniss and
Beaver
Cronin Trial Witness Rumors Hover Amid Cottage Debate
In Chicago December 30 the Coughlin case again centers on the Carlson cottage with no sensational developments. Rumor says defense may call Alexander Sullivan as a witness while Judge Grinnell is floated as a prosecution possibility. Cronin allies present a Paris cablegram allegedly reissued by Sullivan to Egan in Lincoln Neb that they link to Dr Cronin’s disappearance.
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Chicago
Carlson
Coughlin
Alexander Sullivan
Judge Grinnell
Cronin
Paris
Patrick Egan
Lincoln
Neb
Two Die After Tank Explosion at Ivorydale Soap Plant
In Cincinnati suburb Ivorydale, a tank explosion at the Proctor & Gamble soap factory killed Edward Marquart an employee and Stephen Reynolds a visitor. The blast blew off the roof of the three story building.
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Cincinnati
Proctor & Gamble
Ivorydale
Edward Marquart
Stephen Reynolds
Burlington and Quincy Freight and Passenger Earnings Report
Chicago figures show total freight earnings for January to December at 22,280,505 a drop of 2,766,110 from the prior year. Passenger earnings reach 9,596,527 up 1,429,840, while eleven month net earnings total 23,542,348 a decline of 416,666 versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Two Men Die and One Hurt Crossing Tracks in Montgomery
Joseph Redina was instantly killed and Joseph Schleiss badly injured by the Dutchman while crossing the tracks in Montgomery Minnesota. Dr. McKeon and Father Windish aided the party en route to visit Schleiss wife and child who were dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery, Minn
Joseph Redina
Joseph Schleiss
Dr. McKeon
Father Windish
Schleiss
Chicago stockyard year end totals show large gains
The Union Stock Yards report 1893 totals with live stock value over 1 4 9 0 0 0 0 and stock shipped aggregating over 70 000 000. More than 6 000 000 hogs valued at 131 000 000 were received.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Supposed Incendiary Fire Destroys Benton Grocery
Fire in Benton Illinois destroyed a frame building on the east side of the square used as a grocery by T D Taylor and its contents. Authorities deem the blaze incendiary and suspect arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton, Ills
T. D. Taylor
No. 1 to Be Removed After Cordele Widow's Marriage
Cordele Georgia January reports say Mayor Marvin was embalmed and placed in a glass case in his widow's parlor after his death. The widow remarried Joseph E. Bivins, former bank official, while the embalmed body remained in the house. The couple now tours Florida and a disposition for the body is undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordele
Marvin
Joseph E. Bivins
First National Bank of Cordele
Bivins
Florida
Water Runoff Chart Aids Western Irrigation Study
The Geological Survey completes a map showing mean annual runoff in United States streams. Directed by Geologist F R Nowell, the chart marks the first of its kind after about fourteen years of research. Six years of extensive gauging on major rivers underpins the findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Survey
United States
F. R. Nowell
Hopkins Inaugurated Mayor of Chicago to Finish Harrison Term
Chicago observes a subdued inauguration as Mayor Hopkins takes office to complete the late Mayor Harrison's term. Former mayor George B. Swift introduces him in a brief, fitting address, and Hopkins responds with equal brevity as the council moves to routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hopkins
Harrison
George B. Swift
Ath letic Club Confident on Corbett Mitchell Fight
In Jacksonville on January 2, lawyers say the governor cannot declare martial law after court rulings that no law is violated unless he takes dictatorial powers. The club remains hopeful the event proceeds without such extraordinary measures.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Notable Figures Named in Conference of Notables
A list of prominent figures with titles and residences includes Professor D R A Thorpe of Ottawa Illinois Mrs Martin of Columbia South Carolina Charles Merival dean of Ely London Colonel C A Zolinger mayor of Fort Wayne Indiana Belle Abbott Atlanta Georgia Judge Edward P Barton Freeport Illinois George S Mallony Milwaukee George Cross Louisville Kentucky Sir Samuel Baker London Nicholas Hinz Pittsburg Pa Rev Alpheus S Wisner Kalamazoo Michigan Ex Congressmen Hutton Missouri Mexico Missouri
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D. R. A. Thorpe
Ottawa
Ill
Martin
Columbia
S. C
Charles Merival
Ely
London
C. A. Zolinger
Fort Wayne
Ind
Belle K. Abbott
Atlanta
Edward P. Barton
Freeport
Ills
George 8. Mallony
Milwaukee
George Cross
Louisville
Samuel Baker
Nicholas Hinz
St. George Beneficial Society
Pittsburg
Alpheus 8
Wisner
Kalamazoo
Mich
Hutton
Missouri
Mexico
Rich & Silber Dry Goods Company Assigns in Milwaukee
History of a Week reports Milwaukee firms Rich & Silber Dry Goods and A W Rich Shoe company have assigned. Nice plans a Dijon 1400 replica fete with allegorical cars, followed by an international sporting exhibition and races. Robert William Davey, a noted swindler, has jumped bail in New York. Mrs. William Thompson of St Joseph Mo faces death after ingesting corrosive sublimate. Treasury cash balance expected under 10 million. Mrs. Ellen Kelly and daughter Eliza near Argentine Kan repelled a robber who fled.
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Rich & Silber Dry Goods Company
Milwaukee
A.W. Rich Shoe Company
Nice
Dijon
Robert William Davey
Chicago
New York
London
B. B. Groom
Kentucky
William Thompson
St. Joseph
Ellen Kelly
Eliza
Argentine
Kan
Prince Bismarck suffers neuralgia with indigestion
News briefs report Prince Bismarck's arm neuralgia worsened by indigestion. Pecatonica Illinois votes to build an $15,000,000 schoolhouse for the third time after two prior elections were ruled illegal. Miss Louisa Hollenberg of Terre Haute Indiana dies after choking on a morsel at breakfast. Secretary Hoke Smith's decision strips Colonel J. H. Knight of 1000 acres under the innocent purchaser act.
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Prince Bismarck
Pecatonica
Hrs
Louisa Hollenberg
Terre Haute
Ind
Hoke Smith
J. H. Knight
Ashland
Wis
United States
Washington
Baltimore
Henry Crosby
Gresham
Presbyterian boards plan New York City building project
The Presbyterian boards of home and foreign missions voted to construct a new building in New York City at a cost of 31 009 00. Three tourists died attempting the higher peak of the Gross Glockner and Dr Kohn's body was recovered though two others Pick and Dr Passau remain missing. Rev Mr Crane of Danville Ill shot burglars who raided his home after he returned from church duties. Judge Jenkins gave the Northern Pacific receivers twenty days to show cause for removal. Cass County Bank Atlantic Ia placed under receiver. Senator-Elect Thomas D Martin of Virginia is noted for never smoking chewing drinking or swearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Boards of Home and Foreign Missions
New York City
Gross Glockner
Dr. Kohn
Pick
Dr. Passau
Mr. Crane
Danville
Ill
Missing Rahway bookkeeper tied to $1,000,000 deposits failure
George Simpson, assistant bookkeeper at Union County Bank Rahway New Jersey, disappears with four 250 packages of notes amid creditors failing to extend deposits. Milwaukee Marine Bank reopening doubtful. Popocatépetl erupts affecting tourists near the area. Martin Northcott jailed at Fairbury Illinois for Chicago home robbery. Barker woman near Rochelle Illinois dies after clothing catches fire from a stove. Prince Maximilian of Saxony ordained a Roman Catholic priest at Eichstadt. Chicago asserts population of 2,000,000. W C Oates contemplates Alabama gubernatorial bid before the Democratic convention.
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George Simpson
Union County Bank
Rahway
N. J
Popocatapetl
Milwaukee
Marine Bank
Martin Northcott
Fairbury
Ills
William Hasler
Chicago
Barker
Rochelle
Ill
Prince Maximilian
Saxony
Albert
Eichstadt
W. C. Oates
Detroit Mayor Proposes 88000000 City Hall Project
Detroit Mayor Pingree proposes an 88 million city hall to create jobs for the unemployed. Also noted are deaths, maritime incidents, and a Delirium Tremens related attempt on a New Jersey railroad treasurer, plus a ship captain’s report of a vanished charted island.
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Pingree
Detroit
Nathaniel Wheeler
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Virginia
Maryland
Willie
Edward Marshall
Abraham Martling
H. A. Martling
New York
Northern Railroad
New Jersey
Arpe
Daniel Barnes
Caleta Buena
Chile
Baltimore
South Pacific
Podesta Island
Dr W M Bair Leggett House Event at Fairfield
An event associated with Dr W M Bair Leggett House is listed in Fairfield on Tuesday January 6. The fragment notes the location and date but lacks additional details or context.
Free Consultation Visits for Chronic Diseases Offered
One day regular visits provide free consultations in German or English for special private and chronic diseases. Call early for examinations located without questions. Home visits available for those unable to travel, with arrangements arranged to the United States. References to several firms and bankers. Address letters to W M Dink, 402 State Street, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petratis
United States
Fuller, Potter & Co
Morrison, Plummer & Co
Graham S Sons
Serth & Paylor
Bankers
W.M. Dink
State Street
Chivan
Atlantic Will Serial Story by Margaret Deland Featured
The Atlantic Will announces Philip and his Wife a serial story by Margaret Deland with contributions from notable critics and scholars. It previews essays by Coleridge Thoreau and Kittredge, regional nature sketches, and dramatic criticism. Subscriptions include portraits of Whittier Hawthorne Emerson Longfellow Bryant Holmes and more with introductory offers and payment details.
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Philip
His Wife
Margaret Deland
Coleridge
Thoreau
Award Strachey
Kittredge
Slarvard
Wyrrell
Dublin
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Holocaust AT Buffalo
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Great Ship Canal
Quilty
Fio
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Guiteau
Liberty
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Iris
Morel
Adventist Church
Morgan
W. M. Wyatt
Mariposa Street
Adventist’ Church
Wyatt
Morgen
Moran
Dan Coughlin
Chicago Stock Yards
Poe
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Morocco
Spain
Persia
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Vienna
British Museum
Boothbay
Ayer
Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mara
W. M. Bair
Leggett
Fairfield
Madison Street
Lews
Atlantic
John Ward
Hy Miss Jewett
Mrs. Catherwood
Joel Chandler Harris
Mel. Wiggin
Capt. Mahan
McMaster
D C. Bancroft
Davis
Mendenhally
Nature
Utah
Canada
Miss Thomas
Bradford Torrey
Frank Bolles
Olive Thorne Miller
Shaler
Horace KE. Scadder
Whh
Whittler
Lowell
Hawthorne
Emerson
Longfellow
Bryant
Holmes
Houghton, Mifflin & Company
Stark Bros., Nurseries and Orchards Co
Lockport, Ills
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