Samoa's Bad Rebels King Malietoa Afraid to Act
In Samoa, Chief Justice Geiergrantz faces resistance as native chiefs and a small army contend with arrest warrants and land disputes. A 45 man Samoan force, warned by chiefs, risks confrontation. treaty powers weigh political moves while the government spends over 4000 annually on its limited troops.
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Aria
Samoa
Geiergrantz
Justce Gedergrantz
Sayali
Land Court
Ehwks Egnere
Supreme Court
A Alietua
San Praocises
Baron von Senft
Ania
Munviael Council
Vonsenft
al Sewell
Ide
America
Alisparre
Dreams of Hawaiian News Highlights Political Turmoil
The piece reports favorable reception of President Harrison's message in Hawaii and hints at upcoming moves on harbor obstructions and a United States coaling station. It notes the Auditor General's mental health and the Privy Council's plans, plus potential envoys and political honors tied to the 1887 Revolution. Dr George Woods suffers injury aboard the Charleston as the cruiser sails without a surgeon.
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Harrison
Hurricon
Congress
Penr Harbor
United States
Hawaii
Ilmeux
Privy Council of State
Dar
Oeio
Iswat
Wash
George Woods
Charleston
Singular Tale Of A Troubled Pantaloons Lump
In New PAUTLADELPHIA on December 22 a remarkable incident emerged. James Ki Emerson recalls a horse kick thirty one years ago that left a thigh wound. A lump persisted and recent pain led a doctor to discover a piece of cloth, inserted into his thigh by the blow, still embedded for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Pautladelphia
Cither
James Ki. Emerson
Mint episode recalled and losses charged to official
In Washington a mint official case recalls the loss of three silver bars stolen from the Philadelphia mint. James C. Booth, the suer and refiner, was held responsible as the custodian. he must repay the government 1452 dollars for the value of the bullion lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James C. Booth
Philadelphia
Meiter
Vofer
Booth
Booth Heir Refund Bill Moves Through Finance Panel
Senator Cameron has introduced legislation directing the Secretary of the Treasury to reimburse the amount paid to Mr. Booth to his heir. The bill is referred to the Committee on Finance for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Cameron
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee On Finance
Tax Valuation Here Next Year Faces Big Hurdles
City assessors forecast a large rise in valuation with many new homes and rural properties moving to city class. Appeals run in wards Fifteenth Twenty Fourth and Thirtieth as officials work through county books and advertise figures for January hearings. Assisted by county records, the board expects substantial increases but cannot yet set the millage. Residents who built homes this year can file affidavits to save taxes.
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Board of Assessors
Tur Drstaten
City Hall
Eakins
Larkin
Explosion on Smallman Street Piles Up Debris and Heroic Escape
Thousands of spectators flocked to the Smallman street scene after yesterday morning’s blast that destroyed a rear frame structure. The Pritchards survived miraculously as injuries ranged from a fractured ankle to skull fracture in the youngest child and burns on Mr. Pritchard. Nurses and staff at West Penn Hospital described the injured as improving, though Mrs. Pritchard faced possible amputation.
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Pritchards
Smallman Street
West Penn Hospital
Pritchard
Dispatch
Eer
Eres
Oeir
Allegheny
David Benalt
Barbara Reich
Mortality Rise Notes Grim Grip in New York City
New York City reports ten grip deaths and fifteen total for the day, with six in tenements and four in private houses. The Board of Health logs a total of 150 deaths, seven more than the previous day, amid widespread illness and public notices of obituaries and funerals across multiple local families and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grip
Board of Health
Farmer Dies After Stomach Fills With Lizards
Daniel Mumert a farmer from East Berlin Adams County Pennsylvania died after a violent vomiting spell and passing six small lizards from his stomach. He had long suffered from pulmonary consumption and was a Paradise Township supervisor who drank roadside water. The stomach was found to be alive with reptiles at autopsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Daniel Mummert
East Berlin
Adams County
Father Steals Children In Maryland Abduction Case
Six weeks ago George Washington Redden, a Baltimore contractor, spirited away his two young daughters from Assory Park to Bay Head and later to a farm on Baltimore's outskirts. A detective found the girls and they were returned to their mother amid pending divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assory Park
N.d
George Washington Redden
Baltimore
Bay Head
Mrs. Redden
Novel wedding in shop window ends with groom ill
John Manning and Maggie Swope wed in a dry goods store window watched by about 1000 spectators. The merchant paid the minister and provided a supper served in the window. The groom ate heartily and became sick, requiring a physician's call.
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Pert
John Manning
Maggie Swope
Train Buried by Western Landslide Blocks Chicago Line
A heavy landslide in a big cut on the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Omaha line near the Missouri River morning buried a passing train. No one was killed but the bridge is blocked and cannot be cleared for hours, stranding westbound trains.
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Stocx Ciry
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Omaha
Christmas Bazaar Clearance Offers Vintage Furniture Deals
The sale reduces decorative furniture and fancy articles before January 1. A large desk cutout is offered at 15 dollars, and Shakespeare Table in antique oak with multiple finishes is highlighted as a versatile center piece. The table base is recessed to allow comfortable seating for games.
Betsy and I Talked about Betsy’s Temper and Goods
A male speaker explains Betsy’s fiery temper and his plan to place orders amid a sales pitch. He warns of Betsy’s scolding behavior and claims to offer exceptional bargains on coats before stock-taking. The piece mimics a dialect voice and advert-like humor from a bygone era.
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Betsy
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