The Chinese Tune in Chinatown Theater Review
A Timm Sun correspondent describes a Chinatown musical farce with male impersonators, a bustling orchestra, and lavish Chinese gowns. The review notes stagework, scene shifts, and a joss house on site, praising the music’s lasting impression on visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaco
Chinatown
Timm Sun
Frisco
Flowery
Kingdom
Orient
Will Shakespere
China
Joss House
Wedding Plans Fall Flat in Robbery Case in Braz, Indiana
In Braz, Indiana on July 4 Geo Craigmeyer is jailed for robbery with his sweetheart Mamie Wagoner named as involved. The pair allegedly used a key to access a bureau drawer at T. W. Smith's home, taking money intended for a wedding journey.
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Braz
Ind
Geo. Craigmeyer
Mamie Wagoner
Craigmeyer
T. W. Smith
Smith
Missionary in Kraal of Hokoloko Meets Fourth of July
A missionary in the kraal of Hokoloko on July 4 attempts to show his pupils how Americans celebrate independence day. The lesson amuses the children as they gather his remains and stand in a row to give three cheers for the Fourth.
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Hokoloko
America
Gresham Declines Nomination Quietly in Indianapolis
Judge Walter Q. Gresham arrived in Indianapolis amid talk that he would accept the People's Party nomination. Dispatches purporting to his wishes circulated, but Gresham declined to comment further. Delegates and supporters pressed for an authentic reply as July 4 events unfolded with new efforts to confirm his stance and potential allies in the race.
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Kyle
Walter Q. Gresham
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Sun
People’s Party
Omaha
Orr
Otto
Jackson Orr
Neb
Omang
W. Q. Gresham
Omamra
Judge Gresham
Gresham
French Lick Springs
Hays
Knights of Labor
Marion Cannon
California
Otto Gresham
French Lick
I. N. Smith
Chicago
Smith
Templeton
Indiana
Colorado
Streeter
Illinois
Tinois
J.H. Kyle
South Dakota
Weaver
Loucks
Senate
Ignatius Donnelly
Greeley Arctic Hero Recalls Starvation Ordeal and Rescue
Lieut Julius Fredericks recalls the 1888 84 expedition near Cape Sabine 178 miles north of any prior trek and the relief by Thetis and Bear. He details hunger pains the body’s decline the slow return to strength and the joy of regular meals and washing after rescue. Also notes two June 23 anniversaries including his daughter Thetis.
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Julius Fredericks
Woodruff Place
Greeley
Cape Sabine
Thetis
Bear
Baby Fredericks
Lieut
Fredericks
Sun
Frederick
New Hampshire
Arctic
Songs and Emblems The 1892 Campaign Emblems
The piece traces presidential campaign symbols from 1825 to 1892, noting rings, coonskin caps, songs, and processions. It highlights how badges and imagery reflected parties, with references to Adams, Clay, Harrison, Polk, Taylor, Fremont, Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Blaine, Cleveland, and others, predicting a larger 1892 campaign with buttons and small flags and heightened rival displays.
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John Quincy Adams
Clay
Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Tippecanoe
Tyter
Harrison
A. C. Rossa
Zanesville
Taylor
Polk
Dallas
Harry
Henry Clay
Whitney
Fremont
Victory
Johnny
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglass
Greeley
Grant
Garfield
Hancock
Blaine
James G. Blaine
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Cleveland
Indiana
Buzzard
Tay Grover
Tuarpis
Riot and clashes mark Dun dalk and Limerick meetings
During July 4 events Timothy Healy faced a riot at Dun dalk with Parnellites, resulting in injuries as police separated fights. A Limerick riot lasting past midnight ended with Wm O'Brien fleeing town. Parnellite victory reported. In Newry a clash drove McCarthyites away during Mr Johnson's speech. Meanwhile in San Jose a fire caused by a child’s spark damaged a theater, packing house, and church, with $100,000 loss and $400,000 insured.
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God Save
Freland
Dean
Timothy Healy
Dundalk
Limerick
Wm. O’brien
Small Roy
Charette-Hig Wire
San Jose
Cal
Declares Independence quoted by puzzled Indianapolis officials
A humorous 19th or early 20th century roundtable shows judges, clerks, and officials debating the Declaration of Independence from memory. Several public figures misquote or confess ignorance while a reporter compiles the moment. The piece blends wit with a portrait of civic life and national history.
Robbery Endangers Miner as Bandits Attack Express Ride
J E Garner of the Santa Rosa smelting company left Barotonis station for Santa Rosa with 3000 in Mexican coin. He was riding in a hack when seven robbers attacked. He killed one bandit, his driver and a horse were shot. Garner escaped but the money was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eacie Pass
J. E. Garner
Santa Rosa
Deadly Quarrel Over Card Game In Jail City
In Jeffersonville Indiana on July 4 J K Blakely and Dan Lewis with others played cards. Blakely accused of cheating was ordered out. A confrontation followed and Lewis fired a revolver killing Blakely. On Monday Fourth at the Insane Asylum inmates enjoyed lemonade and watermelon, with grounds decorated in national colors and a dance in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jepeersonville
Ind
J. K. Blakely
Dan Lewis
Blakely
Lewis
Insane Asylum
Insane Hospital
Martinsville Gypsies Sweep Martinsville’s Money Gamblers
A Martinsville gypsy camp on White River banks drew locals into a batty horse race, with townsfolk betting pennies to fortunes. The gypsies won, papering wagons with cash as townsfolk piped up, some selling or stealing to fund bets. A wild night ended with four court square carts wrecked and a swift, chaotic exodus into the Morgan county landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
White River
Morgan County
Chicago
Court House
Minnehaha
Bowbure Dead and Homburg Veteran of Shiloh
William Homburg of 173 Bright Street dies at 49 a well known citizen and three union veteran He left a widow and five children Burial Tuesday at 4 p m New bookcases at Wun and Elder’s
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Tm. Bowbure
Homburg
Bright St
Shiloh
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