Great Chicago Fair Fire Destroys Manufactures Building and Peristyle
A massive blaze at the World’s Fair struck the Casino and Music Hall, sweeping along the Peristyle into the Manufactures Building. Firemen fought multiple blazes across the east Court of Honor, with life lost as William Mackie died after falling from the Peristyle. Estimated goods jeopardized at about 2.5 million dollars, insurance unclear, and rescue efforts hampered by limited engine response.
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South Park Commissioners
Park Commissioners
Chicago
Court of Honor
Music Hall
Manufactures
William Mackie
Engine Company No. 61
Mercy Hospital
Casino
Cy Migson
Marshal Malley
Tiretien
Agricameal
Fair Grounds
Maysie Hall
la Rabida
Muaic Hall
Mason
Carine
Hiewza
Clark
Hema
Jackson
Manufactures and Liberal Arts
Cathedral of St. Peter
Rome
Jackson Park
Lake Michigan
Willis Demands Dole Surrender in Hawaiian Crisis
President Cleveland's attitude toward Hawaii is outlined as Minister Willis presents a demand to the Provisional Government. The Queen refuses to surrender, the U S forces remain, and the conference ends with Dole's refusal. Honolulu had been in turmoil until the news cooled tensions.
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Cleveland
Hawaii
Warshmoo
Honolulu
Corwin
Willis
Dole
United States
Senate
Teasary
Phi
Flonolulu
Inetrade
Duforne
Utr
United States of America
Andic Ney
Cath Alvo
Wills
Tin
Homelila
Free Silver Foes at Bonds and Wilson Bill Debate in Congress
Washington dispatch reports two main topics at the capital the Wilson tariff bill and a proposed bond issue. Free silver advocates oppose bonds favoring coinage and seigniorage certificates. Texas delegation McMillin favors seigniorage for quick relief. Tariff support grows with predictions the bill will pass with party adjustments.
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Aavene
Fle
Texas
McMillin
Tennessee
Wilson Sil
Tarnsey
Ways and Means Committee
Missouri
Hayes
Iowa
Stevens
Massachusetts
House
Senate
Cousins
Legislative Frictions Persist In Congress After Holidays
After recess the Senate and House struggle with Hawaiian policy tariff questions and bond issues. Congress delays continue with nominations debated J M Brill to be Minister General for Korea and Hornblower for the Supreme Court faced adverse committee action. The tariff bill faces House debate as Democrats seek quorum while Chicago pushes a new city building bill. Carlisle urges Treasury loan needs to Ways and Means.
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Senate
House
Tivera
Hoar
Blount
J. M. Brill
Michigan
Te Cores
Hornblower
Surome
Wilson
Chicago
McGann
Carlisle
Ways and Means
Treasury
Capital Drives Immigrant Settlement in the South
A Washington correspondent reports three colonies from the West settled near Chesapeake Bay in Maryland within two months. Southern governors in Richmond earlier urged welcome and legal protections, while states like Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Alabama Georgia Texas and Arkansas build immigration bureaus. Capital now moves to place European settlers in southern lands using Northwest settlement methods. An estimated 50 million acres of uncoupled land exist in the South.
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South
Washington
Weat
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Europe
North Carolina
Richmond
Virginia
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Texas
Arkansas
Great Northwest
McKinley Inaugurated for Second Ohio Term
Governor William McKinley was sworn in for a second term at Columbus. Chief Justice Joseph P. Bradley administered the oath as a large crowd filled the Statehouse and grounds. The brief ceremony included a prayer by T. E. Taylor and McKinley's inaugural address.
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Ohio
William McKinley
George B. McClellan
New Jersey
Columbus
Eclat
McKinley
Statehouse
Honce and
Senate
T. E. Taylor
Joseph P. Bradbury
Hornblower Out as Senate Committee Opposes
William B. Hornblower, Cleveland's Supreme Court nominee, faced a decisive setback as a majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unfavorably. Senator Hill was directed to report against the nomination, continuing a months long push by supporters of the opposition.
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Senate
William B. Hornblower
Cleveland
United States Supreme Bench
Senate Judiciary Committee
Hill
Washington
Hornblower’s Cue Settles Amid Rail Crisis Rumor
The report hints Hornblower’s cue may be settled, with Hornblower himself in a tight spot as critics question Dan’s conduct. The text reflects concern over corporate influence and potential railway losses amid sharp scrutiny.
Condition of Trade Review Shows No Major Change
WG Dan & Co. reports no lasting shift in trade uncertainty as the new year begins. Treasury weakness and low gold reserves dampen confidence though not yet triggering major policy changes. The interior market remains active with low rates and speculation restrained by weak earnings and a subdued stock market.
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GG Dan & Cots
WG. Dan & Co
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Chamber of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Boston
Pittsburg
Seed sowing yields cited in Salzer's claims
The piece highlights large gains from good seed with examples: A M Lamb Pennsylvania five acres of vegetables. Cal’s crop 1 213 bushels of Salzer onions per acre. Frank Close Minnesota 100 bushels of spring wheat from two acres. A Hahn Wisconsin 1 410 bushels potatoes per acre. Frank Winter Montana 216 bushels eight pounds oats from one bushel. It invites sending 10 cents to John A Salzer Seed Co for a mammoth catalogue and ten sample packages.
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A. M. Lamb
Penn
KR. Rev. Cal
Salzer
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosas
Wis
Parricides Endure Grim Ant Hill Punishment in Ashantec
In Ashantec, a brutal ritual ties the condemned to stakes near a giant ant hill. Guards deter rescue as sticks irritate the ants and the prisoner is left to be eaten alive. After forty eight hours only a clean skeleton remains.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Catarrh Cure
In the ears a ringing buzzing or snapping sound can be caused by Catarrh in the head. Loss of hearing may result and Catarrh can lead to Bronchitis or Consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood and strengthens the system to cure Catarrh. Get Hood's because
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Hood
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Parricides
Scott
Ntt & Bowne
N.Y
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Ickel Pater
Buffalo
Palace BE Feet
New Yick
Ey Johnston
Colvin
Dock Mill
Bradfield Regulator CO
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