Epitome of the Week Domestic News Roundup
A digest of disasters and incidents from late January to late February including killings in Oak Ridge La, Marshfield Wis, and violent clashes in Rochester N Y. rail wrecks at Barracksville W Va and Norfolk. fires in Marshfield Wis and Jacksonville Ill. strikes, arrests, and political sentences. notable deaths, meteorological events, and economic notes across the United States and Canada. The item lists pensioners, drought impacts, and global events with a wide array of named places and people.
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Prizon
Marshfield
Wis
Baltimore
Barracksville
W. Va
John Jennings
John Davis
Douxine
Harvard
Columbia
New London
Colin
Maxwell Land Grant
New Mexico
Supreme Court of the United
Rochester
N.Y
Sexua
Georgia
Manville
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Tutterfa
Kentucky
Pittsburgh
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Dedursen
United States Geological Survey
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Wayne
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Flurley
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Robert & Lee
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Paris
Busawn
Jacksonville
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Key West Pia
Tun
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A &B
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Dirssinge
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Newport News
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Puri
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Iai
Taitee
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Eun- Jey
Mamanglou
Mee Minn
Ravouna
Hulligin
Cleveland P Police
Alpena
Mach
Mervlinter National
Clinton
Eupitil
Creigzeny National
Kingwian
Kain
Boulewood National
San Antonin
Gay
Marshfield Fire Destroys Town in Wisconsin Disaster
A massive blaze devastated Marshfield Wisconsin on June 28 1909 wiping out the business district and leaving 1600 residents homeless. The Upham Manufacturing lumber yard and surrounding facilities were destroyed with extensive damage to depots hotels churches and homes. Losses are estimated between 400000 and 2 million with inquiries for aid and relief pouring in as survivors seek shelter and food.
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Marshfield
Wing
Tossoq
Mansurteto
Wis
Upham Manufacturing Company
Jumbar
Chippawa Falls
Marahfield
Upham
Wisconsin Central
Tremont
Marglefield
Milwaukie
Wisdune
Wisconsin Central General
Hhe
Central Company
Sentinel
Jane
Upmam
Marstnsid
Personal and Political Figures Named in Obscure Notice
The fragmentary notice mentions deaths and paralyzing illness among various persons including Anson TL Montane and J Bauuolps Suehes with ties to New York and Alabama. It references a Methodist figure, a college woman, and a general manager of the Wibush wand, all linked to a broad obituary style notice from an old newspaper page.
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Silden
Iboscaiee
Gruuloud
New York
Goversok Anson
Montane
Vita
Augusty
Ala
Ais
Aden
Bail Bruieise
Swaex Brestier
Aniiet
Big House
Sprvuesti
Tha Yue College
Hon. J. Bauuolps Suehes
Counsellcut
Tuas LE
T's. A. A. Tatar
Wibush
Fog UF
Pera
Lid
Tragic Shooting Rocks Dersh-Wornit Area Mystery
In Dersh-Wornit Indiana on June 23 Miss Sariah Aldridge nine, died after a pistol shot in her parlor. George dete aged twenty three, a iron foundry worker, loved her and was in Louisville later. Police report unclear if self-inflicted or third party.
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Fyoungirl
iMer
Jurrensonvinia
Ind
Slevan Welock
Sariah Audings
Dennis Logg
Bunday
Louisville
Valial
Miss Aldridge
Tete
Ail
Mexican Postal Treaty boosts trade with United States
Senor Romero Mexico's minister hails a new treaty aligning postal rates across the five nations. The accord creates a de facto binational zone easing mail and business communication, promising broad advantages for trade and commerce between Mexico and the United States.
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Romero
Senor Romero
United States
Mexico
Georne
Mesiva
Colored Men invited to Grand Army Lima event
From New York June 23 Prok A D Lang Sto of Sh Lows arrived yesterday in New York to promote a colored citizens movement. They urge colored posts of the Grand Army of the Republic to attend the St Louis celebration and to send delegations of representative men to participate in the Grand Army jubilee events nationwide.
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Grand Army
Lin Meymendt
You
D. Lang- Sto
New
Destructive Marshfield Fire and Aftermath Losses
Marshfield Wisconsin faced a devastating blaze on Monday causing at least four million dollars in losses. The Upham Manufacturing Company and many others suffered heavy damage while dozens of stores and mills were destroyed. The city endured looting, displacement, and a strong wind as residents rebuilt with help from the Wisconsin Central and local firms.
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Marshfield
Wic
Alemont
Mansintini
Wis
Upham Manufacturing
Loaga
John Behourr
Sanger, Rockwell & Co
William J. Noll & Lang
Joseph Thomas
Thomas 8. Norton
the Times
1. D. Pankow
The
Democrat
Upham Atore and Stock
Joseph Ramenoff
Marshfield Bank
Banner
Upham Manufacturing Company
W. . Uphem
Avenus
Wisconsin Central
Mellon
Knights of Labor adopts new constitution changes
Returns at the Knights of Labor headquarters show adoption by two thirds. The German Assemblies vote to suspend or expel any member introducing beer. The AYL gains a per capita tax of five cents a month to fund cooperative enterprises. The General Executive Board gains power to settle strikes. District and local assemblies receive delegates per 8000 members. National trade assemblies may form with two thirds local support and at least ten assemblies to receive a charter.
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Privapecuita
Knights of Labor General
Wame
AYL
General Executive Board
Cluasg
Eviction Clash Near Pirrspukes Virginia June Event
Sheriff Gray and deputies moved to evict salting company workers served with notices at Nutreua. Deputies faced stone and mud attack from residents led by Jol Ritchey. Pepper spray injured two deputies. a store was set alight and two officers burned amid violent protests.
A Venerable Felon Convicted in Jake Sharp Bribery Case
Jake Sharp, the alleged briber of an alderman, was found guilty after jurors deliberated briefly. Judge Barrett instructed the jury on bribery laws and potential connections among complicating figures. Sharp received a guilty verdict with a mercy recommendation and faces up to ten years or a $3,000 fine, with sentencing set for July 18 at Ludlow Street Jail.
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Jake Sharp
Bentente
New York
Buckney
Sharp
Follows
Barrett
Bagan
Delacey
Fountain Head
de Lacey
Richmond
Fullgraft
Kerr and
Foshey
Board of Aldermen
Ludlow Street
Bharp
Benny
Alderman Fulgroff
al ‘Nan
Aken
Praying for Rain Prompts Special Prayers in Cambridge Area
Farmers in this region face desperate conditions as rain is scarce. On June 29 a Cambridge congregation held special services to seek divine intervention for showers to save crops. Posters around town urged residents to join in prayer for rain across the county.
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Dynon Fremers
Throne of Grace
Prayet Special Service Aims To Save Crops From Ruin
A rain prayer service is planned at the Congregation in Ghuret for Tuesday morning. Farmers, church members, and town business leaders are urged to attend to plead for relief as Cambridge braces for ongoing drought. If relief does not come soon, the area faces a long run of prayer meetings across the region and neighboring states.
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Ghuret
Dude
Leuven
Cambringe
Jang
Untess
Cambridge
Import Surge of Foreign Materials Warned by Iron Statisticians
From Great Kittalm Puavenpars on June 3, prominent iron statisticians warn that key issue is a large import of foreign materials, led by Great Britain. April imports exceeded 244000 tons and May is expected to extend this rise, as the Medville cake surika and closed metal plants give foreigners greater opportunity to push in imports. Potential Pittsburgh strike threats could further boost foreign shipments.
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Great Kittalm
Pittsburgh
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