Tragic Factory Fire Kills Workers in Ontario Street
A disastrous blaze at the April 7 plant on Ontario Street caused the deaths of Gland and Victoria Ahthendeau and left about thirty three others injured, many being women. With no fire escape or inside stairs, workers were trapped as doors and lattices barred escape. flames and panic led to mass casualties and cries for help as ambulances and cabs ferried the injured to hospitals.
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Morrnnat
Dawes
Ontario Street
Gland
Victoria Ahthendeau
Theuilding
Tobiacco
Lyon
Blanche Hibendeuw
Max Revel
Pat Croun
A Pastor's Peril and the Durrant Case Evidence
In San Francisco on April 27 the defense pursues a theory that Rev Gibson and defendant David Durrant killed Minnie Williams and Miss Lamont. Attorney George Monteith helped uncover handwriting evidence linking Gibson to the crime scenes and the writer of notes, suggesting the case may hinge on disputed signatures and writing samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trnava Iba
San Francico
San Traxetsee
Durrant
Luting
Minnie Willams
Chierch
Gibson
Will
Mat
Miss Wilkins
Miss Lamont
C Gibson
George Monteith
Jed
Minnie Williams
Crit
Examiner
Noble Monteith Isuo
Tellbng
Monteith
Courk
Peicher
Curious Russian Edict Bans Speech at Warstay Theater
From Lospos April 21 an item notes the Russian government forbids Mine Madjeska from Gianungagensoot to the Warstay theater after a sharp Chicago World’s Fair speech criticising the regime. The speaker claimed the Volish woman preserved patriotism despite Siberian lash, bringing public disgrace to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospos
Miewna
Madljestka
Wolllowwa Aeteess
Wisin
Madjeska
Gianungagensoot
Warstay Theater
Chicago
Siberia
British Raise Pressure and Martial Law in Nicaragua Crisis
Reports from Managua and Corinto detail a British landing supported by a Royal Arthur contingent, martial law declared by Rear Admiral Stephenson, and a volatile plan to isolate Corinto. Nicaragua closes the port, threatening wider conflict as Britain seeks indemnity and control of customs revenues. The U S may face entanglement depending on how events unfold.
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Managua
Nigaiyagna
United States
Bayard
Niestraena
Loeypoy
Covinte
Stephenson
French
Royal Arthur
Conon
Colombia
Niefrivuan
Corinto
Nicaragua
Wasiserox
San Juan del Sur
Gresuim
Phanevlote
Gurzman
Ao Tve
Bry
Mithagua
Corinte
Therpin Lhcepe
Three Drowned Near Marguievre in Alger County
Mrs Mary Lost and her daughter Mrs Vat Binley and little Bibel Finley drowned in the Austain river in Alger county. They were missed from home and a boat was missing. The boat found capsized on a hidden ledge after the swift current drove it under. Mrs Yost had been a housekeeper for W L Velanore and had just returned to Antralo.
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Marguievre
Mich
Mary Lost
Vat Binley
Bibel Finley
Austain
Alger County
Meir
Post Hind
Finley
Authin
Mra Miley
Perils of Football Reach English Season
The article reports severe football injuries in England, noting twenty deaths and over 150 leg, ankle, and collarbone injuries among players. It also mentions numerous concussions, spinal injuries, and other serious ailments, reflecting the sport's danger during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lonpox
Great Dike Burst Cripples French Villages In Epic Flood
A massive breach at Donzey in the Epinal district caused a roaring flood that swept away Bonzey and other hamlets. Over 200 lives feared lost with extensive destruction of homes, mills, and roads, as relief efforts mobilize from nearby towns.
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Brixat
France
Donzey
Epinal
Department of the
Vasges
Bonzeyy
Uxegeny
Nomexy
Budegney
Demevres
Sone
Uonsey
Canal de l'Est
Bonzey
Avicre
Nowexy
Moselle
Dammicailles
Ans Torges
Demevre
Usevony
Department of
Yosnes
Do Wiest
Paris
Theatar
Diley
Debated Silver Dollar Plan Echoes 1888 Platform
Editorial argues for a practical bimetallic dollar combining gold and silver, cites the 1888 Republican platform, warns of monocoinage dangers, and urges immediate action to stabilize parity. It proposes a new composite dollar and outlines a standard mixing silver with gold to maintain value and prevent economic disruption.
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Tian
Pultag Hou Medula
Cain
Demore
Mich
Rib- Mag
Rep
Republican National Platformn
Republican Party
Kilyer
Corithiuiliz
Witton
Grant Birthday Observance In Chicago And Atlanta
In Chicago April 25 the city celebrated Gen. Ulysses S Grant's birth centennial with a painting titled Peace in Union by Thomas Nast gifted to Grant memorial hall. Mrs. Grant attended a large public observance in the Auditorium with a tribute by Laflin Mille and an address by Julius Silver noting Grant's military and civil leadership. the crowd included visitors from Chicago and other places. In Atlanta April 26 Speaker Charles J. Crisp backed free coinage and western Democrat presidential bid, while forest fires threaten Mehlg and surrounding regions causing extensive damage to fields and produce.
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Nobbin Mannare
Garexa
Trait
Tugee GG. Kohlsant
Chiscago
Wil Kohlsant
Union
Thomas Nast
Tee
Birmingham
TWO TRIPLE ALLIANCES DISCUSSED IN DIPLOMATIC MAIL
Reports from multiple cities describe a possible triple alliance linking Europe Asia and America with Great Britain and Japan as potential members. US hesitancy to entangle in foreign pacts is noted while Japan is urged to avoid ceding more territory. Dispatches from Yokohama and Peking discuss tensions over Liao Tong and the China Japan peace terms.
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Magland
Japan
Agebist Russa
Germany
Franer
Wasersnton
Kridny
International Compact
Europe
Asia
America
United States
Great Britain
Tvite
Ain
Alisner
Aueh An Ailiamee
Russia
China
Longpoy
The
Daily News
Yokohuntas
Rassaut
Tokio
Liao Tong
L'Eking
Coren
Suanqiai
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Penen
Faithless Wife and the Jailhouse Tragedy
The article reports John Perkpile killing his wife after her arrest for infidelity in Sidney. Perkpile shot through a jail cell door as he approached his wife, killing her instantly. he vanished into the night as posses hunted for him. The couple were young and well regarded, with a troubled turn ending in murder.
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Mer
Mer Musband
Daver
Sipsexy
John Perkpile
Perlepie
Sidney
Verkpila
Derkpile
Campany
Perkpile
Nail
John
Peripilu
Debs Case Continued To July Trial Date
An order Friday directs Debs case to continue at Chicago until the July term. The attorney general has wired the district attorney to press the case then. Judge Grosseno’s health is reportedly improving and expected to be able to hear the matter. Frank Stoward Poor, ex Inverhill resident and inmate of a Massachusetts reform school, has lately been set on liberty valued at 15,006,000.
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Debs
Debsense
Chigigo
Chicago
Grosseno
Sn Langer Poor
Bosvos
Frank Stoward Poor
Tnverhill
New Au Iumate
Te Massachie Sedis
Concord
Guo
Unclear legal note from April entry on Supreme Court Justice
Fragmentary text from an April document references Justice Jackson of the Supreme Court and a potential decision in Washington in May. The passage is garbled, with missing verbs and several misspelled terms, obscuring the exact context or outcome of the cited ruling.
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Wasutsaron
Justica Jackson
Supreme Conv
Washington
Geome
Sowa
Tax on rents as direct tax, Fuller opinion
Washington April 24 The text of Chief Justice Fuller’s April 9 opinion on the income tax case was released with a review of constitutional rules for apportionment and unity of duties. The key issue is whether taxes on rents or income from land are direct taxes, with the court ruling such taxes violate the constitution unless apportioned, and that taxes on municipal bonds and government stock also infringe on the power to borrow.
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Fuller
Wasninetox
United States
Springer
Buller
Hilton
Gui
Snl
Appropriations Report Shows Net Office Increase
Washington April 24 The volume lists appropriations and new offices created by the Fifty third Congress Clerks Cleaves and Courts show total appropriations at 197 003 420 with 1 773 new offices at 1 918 824 annually and 409 omitted at 497 068 annual. Net increase 1 364 offices 815 376. Navy seamen 1 000 and 916 additional deputy collectors and revenue agents to enforce the income tax. Salaries increased 119 at 50 506 annually and reduced 6V at 18 328 annually, net salary rise 10 and amount 21177, yielding no net total salary increase of 1 042 253.
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Washeton
Senate
House
Navy
Internal Revenue Service
Unrest and violence across towns reported in multiple fronts
April 25 reports from Mountain View Missouri describe a violent clash involving Deputy Simmons and followers with James Shepherd’s faction. casualties include a killed man, wounded deputy and others. Williams, pursued, escapes. Corlota Nicaragua notes a peace blockade by three British ships and troops seizing the customs house. Manito, April 27, notes Spain sending another infantry battalion to reinforce Cuba.
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Williams
Prteluh Selze
Corlota
Conox
Wicaragua
Royal Arthur
Satellite
Wild Swan
Java
Possessson
Cuba
Manito
Cadiz
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Laflin Mille
Grant
Mississippi
Belmont
Appomattox
Tauntey
Republic
Ulysses
Grint
Gututo
Justin
Pease
Mr. Mills
Gan.t O. Howard
Geumt
Ble
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Witalagh Bae Wired
Abe Liter
Urlsy Ter
Atlanta
Tin
Charles JS Urisp
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Oliver Curtis Perry
Traits Roller
Mattenchaut
Exiniinds
Hasan
Lolvlneke
Faithless Wife
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