Rumors of Hawaii Crisis Stir San Francisco Navy Yard
A Honolulu dispatch to Secretary Gresham sparks a rumor of serious trouble in Hawaii. Captain Munger refuses to comment to reporters at Mare Island while cipher messages go to Washington. Willis reportedly demands the provisional government’s resignation and Congress members discuss the tension.
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San Francisco
Corwin
Honolulu
Willis
Greeham
Munger
Hawai
Washington
Mare Island Navy Yard
U. S
Mohican
Hawaii
Washineron
State Department
Willie
Evening Sun
Gresham
Auckland
Congress
Greaham
Hendersons Frnal Mask and Pistols Found in Vault
Coroner found two revolvers and a mask used by Lon Henderson in the Tarpey murder case. Mrs. Rafferty testified Henderson was at her house May 31 and described his confession, Wallet money, and plans. Trial adjourned due to a sick child. town notes report rising cigarette sales and odd local happenings.
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Beck
Lon Henderson
Tarpey
Washington St
Henderson
Noblesville
Rafferty
McMath
Resurrection and Life on a Streetcar Train
A six o'clock streetcar crash at Ohio and Pennsyl vania streets ends in a miraculous return to life when the car’s power restores. Passengers react with fear and humor as misread judgments and a chaotic night unfold, revealing a dramatic mix of superstition and practicality. The near-tragic incident escalates into a comic misunderstanding about who is dead, finally concluding with the rediscovered functioning electric lines and a resumed journey.
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Ohio St
New York and
Pennsylvania Sts
Trolfey
Molly
John
Rebel Admiral Mello Wounded in Rio Bay Engagement
A Montevideo dispatch confirms Admiral Mello was wounded during a clash with government forts while exiting Rio de Janeiro bay. The report notes no desire for further naval action from either side as tensions persist. In Pernambuco, Brazil, President Peixoto allegedly orders discharge of American crews from Nictheroy and America, replacing them with Brazilian sailors over wage disputes. Forecasts for Indiana predict cloudy weather with a cooler, frostier weekend ahead through January 7, 1894.
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New Yorks
Montevideo
Mello
Bay of Rio
Pernambuco
Peixoto
Nictheroy
America
Demand on County for Broad Ripple Electric Road Election
The Broad Ripple electric road backers push to secure a county election in Washington township. Attorney Leon Bailey will submit the petition after a December filing voided by tax percentage errors, while Dr. R C Licht asserts the law requires the commissioners to grant demands. The Citizens company is accused of lying to obstruct the scheme. the Broad Ripple group claims priority with an ahead-of-them petition.
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Broad Ripple Electric Road Project
Ufe
Washton Township
Leon Bailey
R. C. Licht
Citizens Company
Broad Ripple
Newepspers
Holiday wanderer and city officials a tall tale
Fragmented notes recount a wife’s holiday escape and return, plus state officials Green Smith and Auditor Henderson noted as extremes in size. Attorney Howe seeks a fixed allowance in an iron ball case, with taxes and local gossip woven through, including a charity talk and revival services.
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Green Smith
Henderson
Howe
May Wright Sewall
Progress Club
Mensur Hall
M. O'Connor
Old Christian Church
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Milwaukee
Myron Ming
Avera
Hawkins
Nowadejs
John Kern
John
Powell
Board of Safety
Brown
Squire Walpole
Bea
Santa Claus
Spencer
Court House
Blues
White
Cox
Four Workmen Killed In Powder Mill Explosion
A massive blast at Laflin Rand powder works in Riften Jan 6 shattered glass across nearby towns. Four men Gardner Friedenburgh Solomon Friedenburgh Joseph Saunders and Kipp perished in the disaster with bodies scattered and severe burns reported. Strong concussion caused destruction of the glaze and drying rooms and numerous kegs exploded triggering fires and widespread debris.
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Ernestow
Laflin & Rand Powder Works
Riften
Krueston
N. Y
Gardner Friedenburgh
Solomon Friedenburgh
Joseph Saunders
Kipp
Gardner Friedenburg
Michael Gibbs
George Kipp
Lawyer James Buchanan Dies in Indianapolis at 52
James Buchanan prominent Indianapolis attorney, inventor and singing teacher, died of heart failure at his Ninth and Assists residence after a year's illness. Born in Waveland, he studied law with Rice of Attica, moved to Indianapolis about 40 years ago, and gained fame for the Plan financial scheme and the original Cyclone wheat thresher, which reportedly earned him about 160000 in royalties. He leaves a widow and two children.
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James Buchanan
Indianapolis
Waveland
Attica
New Move Filed in L D W Re Cervership Case
A petition to reorder the resale of the I D W railroad was filed before Judge Bartholomew on Saturday. The Sept 6 1893 order extended purchaser obligations to Nov 1 and required Jan 1 1894 payment of the gap between 6 percent interest and net earnings. Purchasers owe $1136.52 after earning $37563.48 and 5 percent interest on the balance. The property is held by Thomas B Atkins, chair of the J D W reorganiz ation committee.
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Bartholomew
Thos. B. Atkin
J. D. & W. Reorganization Committee
Two Bakers Die in Bakery Fire in Proxixima
A fire at Paul Wessels bakery in Proxixima New York on Saturday morning killed two bakers, Charles Curry and Henry Penshorn, and injured James Delemater who fell from a roof. Loss estimated at 40000 dollars. The report notes other city school and civic actions regarding resignations and building needs.
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Proxixima
N. Y
Paul Wessels
Chas. Curry
Henry Penshorn
James Delemater
Albany theater and city hall fire in Albany NY
Fire gutted the Albany theater building and part of City Hall in Albany on Saturday causing estimated losses of 180000. Reports from New York cited Choluteca capture by Nicaraguan troops with a three hour battle and many killed. Weekly bank statement shows continued stagnation with losses rising to 1200000, deposits at 12000000 and reserves at 300000 during the week.
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Albany
City Hall
N. Y
New York
Traitors in the Camp as Tariff Debate Sours House
Washington dispatch reports rising anger among tariff supporters as Democrats clash over the Wilson bill. Haines Sperry Dunn Yan Cadmus Cornish attend or depart. threats of contempt, withheld salaries, and calls for quorum. Boutelle clashes with Speaker Chapin over Hawaiian resolution. vote shows absence of a quorum, while a call of the house continues and division forms.
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Washington
Haines
Sperry
Dunn
Yan
Cadmus
Cornish
New Jersey
Chap
Boutelle
House
Bouteile
Bisine
Lane
Wilson
Controllen's Figures in City Receipts and Expenditures
Controller Trusler disputed a morning paper report of his annual city financials. He says the mayor will review a full report not yet ready, noting figures show liquor licenses 115,104.15 and taxes 566,257 with 390,000 borrowed temporarily. Hospital costs 22,358.11, fire 108,237.62, public rights 81,055.57, police 54,628.95, improvements 40,282.54. Luxury Pogue's run 27,444.41, interest 126,855.82. Street repairs 66,106.48 and repairs co 10,486.64.
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Trusler
Pogue
Dividend declared for Indianapolis bank depositors
Washington Ind Jan 7 Comp troller Eckels has declared the first dividend of 25 percent to the Indianapolis national bank depositors on claims proven to the amount of 98 1755.82 Hildebrand Fugate stock sold Receiver Hendrickson by order of Judge Winters sold the entire stock to P M Hildebrand for 22786 55 The stock will at once be turned over and the receivership dissolved.
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Washington
Ind
Eckels
Indianapolis National Bank
Hildebrand & Fugate
Hendrickson
Hildebrand & Fugate Hardware
Winters
P. M. Hildebrand
Morning and Evening Sermons at Local Churches
A services list shows Rev. W F Taylor at First Baptist, Rev H A Euchtel at Central Ave M E, Rev J A Rondthaler at Tabernacle Presbyterian, Rev J M Lewis at People's Congregational, Rev J A Milburn at Second Presbyterian, Rev F Dewhurst at Plymouth Congregational, Rev C N Sims at Meridian Ave M E, Rev F C Ballard at Memorial Presbyterian, Rev D R Lucas at Central Christian, Rev G A Carstengen at St Pauls Episcopal, Rev M L Haines at First Presbyterian, Rev T S Coulins at Roberts Park M E, and Rev W L Gladish at New Church Chapel. topics range from life after death and material effects of sin to the worlds we live in and the gospel in song.
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First Baptist
W. F. Taylor
Central-ave. M. E
H. A. Euchtel
Tabernacle Presbyterian
J. A. Rondthaler
People’s Congregational
J. M. Lewis
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Plymouth Congregational
F. Dewhurst
Meridian At
M. E
C. N. Sims
Memorial Presbyterian
F. C. Ballard
Central Christian
D. R. Lucas
St. Pauls Episcopal
G. A. Carstengen
Helping the Needy at the Food Market Crowded
A large Saturday crowd at the food market saw 182 beneficiaries from the prior week return, many bringing spouses to help haul provisions. A boy under ten pleaded for aid as his father was dead and mother ill, prompting Supt Lane to authorize an exception. Donations included 20 dollars worth of pickles and condiments by Wm Archdeacon. A conference of Unemployed, Mayor Denny, the Board of Works and a Commercial Club committee discussed relief plans amid a depleted treasury, ending with a pledge to welcome suggestions.
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Bureau
Lane
Mr. Lane
Dill
Wm. Archdeacon
Denny
Board of Works
D. F. Kennedy
Co. Wildman
Blizzard Grips Europe Amid Snow and Freeze
January snowstorm shatters transport across Britain and Ireland with 23 degree high and subzero readings. London traffic halts as four inches of snow accumulates, Thames frozen above Richmond, and many wagons abandoned. Lincoln reports mail delays as country lanes clog with snow. A woman died at Horncastle, ice breaks cause drownings, Shorncliffe Oxford and Birmingham see zero degrees. Coal prices rise by three shillings per ton. Sheep and cattle freeze in Newbury district as heavy snow continues.
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Lonnon
Mercury
London
Horn Castle
Shorncliffe
Oxford
Birmingham
Belfast
Newbry
Eight Drowned as Schooner William Goes Ashore
Amesbury January 6 The schooner William goes ashore at Ipswich eight crewmen drown. Washington January 6 The Old Soldiers aid society reports a record surge in pension applications with many cases rushed. Commissioner Lochren orders expedite processing and fast tracking of claims marked special within 48 hours.
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Willliam
Ipswich
Amesbury
Biases
William
Washineton
Jan
Lochren
Theatre and concert notes in Indianapolis shows
Nat Goodwin arrives at the Grand in In Mizzoura week after next while the Hantons lose Superba by fire at the Globe. Clara Morris brings two powerful roles in Parisian style at Inglis next Friday and Saturday. The imperial Viennese orchestra performs January 15 at Tomlinson hall for Indianapolis audiences. Chas. H. Hoyt vents 50 speaking parts in A milk white flag at the Grand next week with rich scenery. Dr. Carver stars in The Scout at the Park all week with a wild west show and Sioux participants, including a dramatic bridge scene.
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Nat Goodwin
Hantons
Globe Theater
Boston
Clara Morris
Idnglieh
Cora
Camille
Morris Hea
Imperial Vienese Orchestra
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Chas. H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Militia
Buffalo
Detroit
Carver
the Park
Indiana
Precinct Meetings Spark State Republican Campaign
The Republican drive for delegates to county conventions began with precinct and township reorganizations held statewide on Saturday. Amid instructions from headquarters, some counties faced vigorous pushback from locals hoping to steer mass meetings, while Marion County plans a late Saturday outside city gathering and city ward reorganizations. The Seventh District Democratic setup, plus local posts and postmaster fate, stir political intrigue as Trusler reasserts Board of Health rulings and a city ambulance service dispute surfaces. Fire at Indianapolis car works causes nearly two thousand dollars in damage, with roofs and machinery affected and fire units responding.
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Republican Committee
Jack. Gowdy
Rushville
Marion County
Indianapolis
City attorney voids hay market lease on Maryland street
City attorney Scott declares the Maryland street ground lease to the hay market invalid since the safety board lacked authority to contract for the city. He notes that if Mr. Catterson acted as agent for the property while on the board, the lease would be void.
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Scott
Maryland St
Old Board of Safety
Safety Board
Catterson
Ees
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