Rumors of Chilean naval battle reach Washington
Reports from New York and Washington describe a sensational but unconfirmed claim that the Yorktown and Pinto fought in Valparaiso harbor with the Pinto sunk. Navy officials deny the engagement while warning of growing tensions and potential U S involvement as Chilean forces move toward Magellan Straits.
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New York
Valparaiso
Washington
Navy Department
Publicaon
Tracy
Straits of Magellan
Walker
Chili
Esmeralda
Almirante
Cochrane
Pinto
Condelle
Montevideo
Explosion at Phoenix powder mill kills five in Central City
Paxing blast at the Phoenix powder mill near Central City between Huntington and Catlettsburg injures three and kills five men named Archies Livingstone Ed Win ton John Bentor John Schlosser and Charles Scott. Debris shakes nearby towns and stores as 30 tons of powder are believed to have exploded. property loss estimated at $50,000.
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Huntington
W. Va
Phoenix
Central City
Catlettsburg
Coredo
Mille
Archies Livingstone
Ed. Winton
John Bentor
John Schl
Explosion Damages Ohio Judge's Home In Lancaster
An early Monday explosion of natural gas demolished the two story brick house of Judge John B Brazee in Lancaster Ohio. The judge was hurled 60 feet and is probably fatally injured while the five family members in bed were removed without serious injuries.
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Ohio
Columbus
John
Brazee
Lancaster
Steamer Ohio Sunk on Rocks With Cargo Loss
Cincinnati reports the steamer Ohio sank early Monday on rocks near Louisville and is a total wreck. Boat and cargo valued about $60 000. Also notes the twenty fourth annual National Woman Suffrage Association convention opening with Eliza beth Cady Stanton delivering the president's address. Weather forecasts and a death from the Monon wreck in Crawfordsville.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lizzie
Wasshianton
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Notable Deaths and Global Events Prompt Mixed Reports
The world notes the Jesuits’ general dying in Rome and the dowager Countess of Cavan dead in Ottawa. Archduke Charles Salvator dies in Vienna, grippe fears spread in Europe, and the khedive hosts a Cairo reception. A Transvaal editor faces mob threats after attacking the dead Duke of Clarence. A bridge collapse at Ti feia, Russia, causes drownings and crush injuries. Local arrivals listed include Prof Gorby and others in New York and Frankfort connections.
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Rome
Dowager of Cavan
Ottawa
Grippe
Europe
Khedive
Cairo
Archduke Charles Salvator
Vienna
Hood, Mann & Co
Montreal
China
Johannesberg
Transvaal
Duke of Clarence
Tifeia
Russia
Kera
Blaine Leaves Cabinet as Nausea Rumored
Washington January 19 cabinet meeting marred by Secretary Blaine's sudden departure afflicting pallor and dizziness. Secretary Elkins and others deny scandal, while reports cite an unseen Chilean reply and possible indigestion rather than attack.
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Chili
Elkins Saya
Washington
Foster
Blaine
Elkins
Wanamaker
Executive Mansion
Scretary Blaine
Mr. Wanamaker
United States
Secretary Blaine
Elking
Paris Scandal Rumors Hit Decorations and Honor
Reports from Paris indicate a fresh uproar over Legion of Honor decorations amid alleged payoffs. La Lanterne and L Autorite accuse Gen Brugere of awarding honors for money, linking to past scandals involving M. Wilson and President Grevy’s family. Boxing on labor revolts, car drivers meet in Griffith block to back arbitration and a new charter. Wishard praises Judge Howe and Bishop Chatard, urges workers to focus on wage and badge concessions rather than politics.
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Paris
M. Wilson
Grevy
la Laniterne
Gen. Brugere
Son-inlaw Wilson
M. Carnot
Brotherhood of
Griffith Block
Attorney Wishard
Judge Howe
Hanna
Atlas Works
Chatard
Sun
Wishard
Coulpany
Arbitration Board
Northeast drainage report slated for Board of Public Works
City engineer Mansfield said his report on the northeast drainage matter will be presented to the Board of Public Works about February 1. The YMCA elected officers including President L H Dunning and Secretary C H Palmer. State auditor investigates Indiana Farmers Insurance Company of Elwood with alleged mail fraud charges.
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Mansfield
Board of Public Works
Y.M.C. A
L. H. Dunning
C. H. Palmer
C. A. Shotwell
N. F. Dalton
Indiana Farmers’ Insurances Company of
Elwood
Tis
Whitecaps Beat and Disrobe Henderson in Snow
In Shelbyville Indiana Geo Henderson was assaulted by several men described as whitecaps. They beat him into sensibility stripped him and left him naked in a snowstorm. He was found and treated at a drug store. Warrants issued for several alleged assailants. Henderson had threatened to prosecute some individuals, motive cited.
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Bim
Rim
Shelbyville
Ind
Spl
Geo. Henderson
Henderson
Mivele Poultry and Dog Show Promises Larger Fair
A grand fall exhibition at Tom Jinsen Hall features chickens in coop displays on the lower floor and a wide range of birds in cages. Rabbits, including cotton tails and pink-eyed whites, share space with an extensive dog show spotlighting terriers, spaniels, Great Danes, Newfoundlands, a water spaniel, and a bull dog. The event opens Wednesday and runs all week. Railroad crashes in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania claim lives. a Denver petition seeks Graves death sentence commutation. a New York fire fatality and a rescue are reported.
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Mivele
Tomlinsen Hall
Newfoundland
Supreme Court blocks new trial for editor-murderer Elliott
Journal report from Columbus Ohio notes the Ohio Supreme Court refused to grant a new trial for W. J. Elliott the editor serving a life sentence for murder. Additional items include a string of brief crime and sports notes from across the country with several fatalities and legal actions.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
W. J. Elliott
Council of Our City Delivers Semimonthly Meeting Amid Snow
A satirical account of a common council gathering as snow hinders attendance. Notables such as Grandpa Linn, Martin Murphy, John F. White, and Archibaldes Young figure in a caricature of proceedings. Ordinances on Panhandle annexation and water rights are introduced as the council trudges home through heavy snowfall.
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Martin Murphy
Martin
Council
John F. White
Southside
Austin
Tommy
Panhandle
Council of
Our City
Archibaldas Young
Mr. Davis
Water Corporation
Leon
Olaf Olsen
Kentucky
McCrea
Lilinoissts
Little's Hotel Fire Damages Indianapolis Landmark
A Tuesday morning blaze at the Little hotel on New Jersey Street in Indianapolis heavily damaged the building, causing about 1500 dollars in losses. Firefighters contained the fire after rescuing Ellen Asher, who fled to a nearby oyster house with a male companion claimed to be her brother. The fire, deemed incendiary, involved coal oil spread through the building once a noted hostelry, later harboring thieves and disreputable figures.
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Indianapolis
MacShulse
Kingsbury
E. Washington St
New Jersey-st
Ellen Asher
Oyater
Matthew Little
Galvin & Stillwell
Little
George Hyde
Horton
Minnie May Mabbitt
J. B. Weindel
Webster
Washington
Jan
New York
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Detroit
California
Pan handle repairer killed in car collision incident
William Alisch, a car repairer at Pan handle shops, was crushed between two bumpers Monday while repairing a broken car. A sudden car cut tossed him onto the switch, causing a deadly collision. Dr. Marsee could not save him. He leaves a wife and several children, taken to Kis Se Gatling street by Kregelo Whitsett's ambulance. Beecham's Pills are faithful friends.
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William Alisch
Panhandle
Marsee
Kis Se Gatling St
Kregelo & Whitsett
Chloroform Fatal to Child During Surgery in Kokomo
Isaac Long of Kokomo died at St. Vincent's hospital after a surgical procedure to remove bladder calcareous deposits. He was six years old and under chloroform anesthesia. coroner cites accidental overdose, noting the operation and consent given by guardians.
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Isaac Long
Kokomo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
W. N. Wishard
Manker
Long
Power of the press draws large crowd for Park performance
A stormy evening failed to deter a huge audience at English's Park where The Power of the Press featured a convict’s reintegration and a vivid shipyard scene. Frank Bush received praise for fresh twists on his role. audiences applauded the acting and scenery.
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New York
Sing Sing
Body Snatching at Medical College Shocks Mt Jackson
Reports detail the discovery of Mrs Emma Cassel's grave robbery near Mt Jackson after John Spears found evidence of a disturbed grave and wagon tracks. Her body was recovered at Central Medical College and returned to the Mt Jackson cemetery after authorities obtained a search warrant and questioned the college staff.
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Insane Asylum
Mt. Jackson
John W. Spears
Mra
Emma Cassel
Spears
Mr. Spears
Andrew Caseel
Mr. Cassel
Cassel
Washington and
Minerva Sts
Capt. Dawson
Lowe
South St
Southet
Pennsylvania
Central Medical College
Cossel
Sam Corbaley
Medical College
Quigley
Hmina Cogseg
Kregelo & Whitsett
Corbaley
Crown Hill
SUN
Dr. Long
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Santiago de Chili
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Manderson
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Chile
Indiana
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Col
Melville McKee
Chicago
the Grand
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D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Geo. Bronson
G. W. ‘Vanderbilt
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City Life
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Janesville
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Wm. Carruthers
Geo. Hodges
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Cora Chipman
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Rudyard Kipling
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Johnson
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Ala
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Jim Daly
East St. Louis
Jockey Club
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Ashinger
Michigan
Anson
Harry L. Pipp
Kalkaska
J. RA. Dunn
League of American Wheelmen
New Orleans
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Yer
Maher
Choynski
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Common Council
Inen
Gauss
Blondined
Charles
Little’s
Beecham
Chloroform
Sam Morss
Bard
Theo
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W Pease
Pease & Smith
E. Market St
Smith
Pease
Marion County
Harry Adams
Bud Swift
Court House
North County
the Power of the Press
Park
Harry Williams Specialty Co
Frank Bush
New York Symphony Club
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Chas. Higgins
H. Cornelius
Edica
Coprano
Florian
Rudolf von Scarpa
Mme. Fursch-Madi
Anna Burch
Margaret Reid
Lena Little
Signor Campanini
Carl E. Martin
Brodsky
Walter Damrosch
Margaret Mather
Grand Opera House
Edward Estone
Hoosier
Plymouth Church
Ireland
Despoil
MT. Jacoson Cemetery
Emma Cossel
John Spears
Andrew Cossel
Gorman Goea
Annapolis
Arthur P. Sora
U. S
Wm. L. Elders
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