Rains Quench the Fire In Colorado and Wisconsin
Forest fires across Colorado and Wisconsin devastate towns and timber. Cumberland losses include 25 families homeless and a $225,000 sawmill. One death reported, plus two burned children. Rain slows blaze but new outbreaks threaten shell and lumber camps. thousands displaced, widespread damage, extensive timber loss, and ongoing firefighting efforts. Weather and wind drove spreads. officials assess damage and causes.
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Milwaukee
Cumberland
Jacob Correson
Drywood
Correson
Collins
Wisconsin Central Lines
Cantillon
Northwestern Railway
Minneapolis
Minn
Journal
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Barron
St. Paul
Lake Shore
Beaver Dam Lumber Company
Waterman
No Hope of Relief as Colorado Forest Fires Rage
Denver reports high winds and dry weather fueling wildfires across Eagle County. Foresters warn flames threaten timber districts from Giraud Mountain toward Bear Mountain Minturn and Two Elk while settlers defend homes along Gypsum Creek. No deaths yet, but property losses loom as winds drive the blaze eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wherley’s Peak
North
Middle Park
Grand River
Dillon
Summit County
Kremmling
Grand County
Ouray
Aspen
Gunnison
Crested Butte
Wolcott
Glenwood Springs
Rio Bianco
Glenwood
Cottonwood
Four Mile Creeks
Rio Grande
Minturn
Swan
Col
W.'T
United States Forester
Denver
Eagle County
Giraud Mountain
Creex
Bear Mountain
Wiltow
Wooster Mountain
Gypsum Creek
Setilera
Upper Gypsum
Ganmon
Colling
West Brush
Severe storm devastates Crystal Falls area
A fierce wind and rainstorm swept Crystal Falls Michigan at five pm causing major damage including the demolition of the Paint River mine engine house and knockdown of telegraph lines. Telegraph lines to the outside world were down for hours as four lines were blown down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Falls
Mich
Paint River
Farragut Torpedo Boat Ready for Trial Trip in San Francisco
San Francisco September 30 the torpedo boat destroyer Farragut is ready for her trial run expected to reach 30 knots. Neut. R. F. Nicholson of the Oregon will command the Farragut when commissioned. Trial to occur in a few days.
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San Francisco
Farragut
Neut
R. F. Nicholson
Oregon
Warships Ordered To Front In China Crises
Secretary Long orders Admiral Dewey to dispatch two warships from Manila toward Peking amid rising China tensions. Baltimore and Petrel move to near the Chinese capital, with hope Petrel may reach Tiền-Tsin while Baltimore may not pass Taku forts. Also notes desire for a light-draught gunboat for deeper river ascent. Farmers urged to organize American Agriculturists association with central office to collect and share data. Albert J. Mnright named temporary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Conger
Peking
Tien Tsin
Legation
Baltimore
Taku
Pung-Ile
Tien-Tsin
St. Joseph
American Agriculturists’ Association
United States
Albert J. Mnright
Hilleraig Collides With Dutch Steamer De Reuyter
The British steamship Hilleraig under Capt. Gibson from Fernandina via Norfolk on September 11 collided near Iselvoet with the Dutch steamer De Reuyter en route from Cronstadt to Dordrecht. Hilleraig continued voyage. De Reuyter sustained heavy damage and the extent of Hilleraig's damage was not yet known.
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London
Hilleraig
Gibson
Fernandina
Norfolk
Hamburg
de Reuyter
Cronstadt
Dordreicht
Iselvoet
Canadian Yukon Boundary Talks Echoed in Telegram Messages
Quebec Oct 8 reports show American telegrams to the international commission ask about ceding Alaskan territory to allow Canada freer Yukon River access. Rumors claim a proposal would push boundary to the Pacific at Dixon entrance, including Skaguay and Taiga, in exchange for surrendering British seal rights. Official word says no conclusive consideration or acceptance has occurred and no ground for apprehension remains.
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Quebec
Can
International Commission
United States
Seattle
Yukon River
Alaska
Yakut At Bay
Dixon’s
Skaguay
Taiga
Pacific Ocean
Warrant Out for Quay in State Fund Conspiracy Case
Philadelphia Oct 3 Official confirmation was given that warrants have been issued for United States Senator M A Quay and others for conspiracy with the late John Hopkins to misuse state funds in stock speculation. Quay and his son Richard J Quay appeared before Magistrate Jermon and posted bail of 5000 each. Lane signed as security.
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Philadelphia
United States
M. &. Quay
Atorney Grahan
Quay
Richard J. Quay
Benjamin J. Haywood
Charles R. McKee
John §. Hopkins
Abe
People’s Bank
Myers
District Attorney's Office
Senator Quay
Washington
Richard
Jermon
David M. Lane
Leveling Clocks with New Pivoted Shelf System
A shelf with a fixed wall plate supports a pivoted adjustable shelf to level clocks. The top is set by thumb screws on the underside. Text briefly mentions glands in hair but lacks clear context or relevance to clock leveling.
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Wisconsin
Relig
Crystal Pallas
Mitch
Cleveland
Henry Gray
Duluth Rating Mills
Weddell
Oakland
Cal
H. M. Dubose
Nashville
Tenn
Epworth League
Conference of the Methodist Church South
League
Board of Missions
Mission Churches
Yondits
Denver & Rio Grande
Husted
Alameda
Edith Davourst
Constantinople
Vansay
Alashgorb
Russia
Dend
Hars For the
Dewey
Canada
Wren
Pis
Banking and Exchange
Fobn Rath Exchange Bank
Louis Fisher
Amisher's
East Main Street
Endrews & Company
Agri-tural
Poisal’s
Gettelman
O. H. Simmerling
Wateri
Iowa
Bank OF Ackley
Luscu, Marvin & Everrt
Europe
Buus
Ackley
Watcil
IGWA
Clark Baci
Beach
The
Heetland
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