Fire at Coney Island destroys dozens of structures
A fierce blaze at Coney Island began in Bushman's pavilion and spread to a dozen bath houses and adjacent blocks. Loss estimated around 350000 dollars. Police and firefighters fought the flames as five alarms summoned reserve engines. Several people injured, including two youths severely burned. Damaged venues include Foltman's dance hall and Henderson's pavilion along with multiple shops and restaurants.
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New York
Bushman's Pavilion
Coney Island
Thomas Lynch
George Taggart
William Aldrich
Richard Downs
William Borkin
Kirkpatrick
Bowery
Flatbush
Fort Hamilton
Bath Beach
Sheepshead Bay
Brooka
Ariiving
Foltman
Henderson
Merrill
John Daniels
George Lawrence
Bentley 'S
Dalzell
Was It unsumption Golden Medical Discovery record
The text cites the "Golden Medical Discovery" claimed to cure consumption and bronchial coughs. It asserts it cleanses the blood, enriches it, and steadies heart action, aligning the body with nature. It references Mia Kerr and bronchial trouble as a likely cause, noting pain and danger in the Is of an.
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G. E. Kerr
Fort , Town
Dr. Pierce
Mia
Kerr
Cuban Leaders Plan Manifesto Amid Cuban Army Tension
Dissatisfied rebel officers meet at General Mayia Rodriguez’s home as anti American sentiment grows in Havana. They denounce General Gomez as a traitor and vow to prevent soldiers from surrendering their arms despite Gomez's plea for disarmament and U S offers. General Brooke backs Gomez's call while chiefs push for army independence and resistance to American money.
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G Nera! Rodriguez
Havana
Gomez
United States
Mayia Rodriguez
Cuba Libre
Brooke
Rodriguez
Hetorwards
Alger
Lanoza
TRUST ISSUE PARAMOUNT AT DEMOCRATIC BANQUET
Bryan says the Chicago platform will be reaffirmed and expanded to cover new questions with the trust issue the most important. The remarks came after last night's banquet, hailed as a grand and democratic gathering in St. Louis.
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Bryan
St. Louis
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
General Otis Needs an Increased Army
Manila May 26. Reports from Manila stress the need for a much larger American force to secure supremacy in the Philippines. Authorities say the present army is inadequate, leading to heavier losses and unheld towns as insurgents return to occupy abandoned areas.
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Otis
Manila
Philippine Islands
Generala McArthur
Lawton
San Fernando
Rio Grande
Counnnes
San Miguel
Balivuag
Pio del Pilar
Mountaina
Thi Pinos
Rev Eager May Decline Presidency At Montevallo
Report from Binwixauam Alabama on May 26 says pressure mounts for Dr George B Eager to refuse his new role as president of the Girls Industrial School at Montevallo and stay in Birmingham area pulpits. If he declines Captain Reynolds could be reelected and a new selection may be needed.
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Binwixauam
Ala
Titia
George B. Eager
Montgomery
Girls’ Industrial School
Montevallo
H. C. Reynolds
Reribora
Theist Church
Birmingham
Esare
Ker
Eager
Reynolds
State Capital Remains in Tallahassee Defeats Amendment
Tallahassee May 6 Proposed constitutional amendment to move the state capital to Jacksonville failed in the House after a lengthy debate. Key speakers included Hon Frank Clark McWilliams and Speaker McNamee for the measure while Judge Raney and Colonel Nat Walker opposed it. Despite lively oratory from Jacksonville and Tallahassee crowds, seven votes favored Jacksonville and 50 favored Tallahassee, failing to reach the three fifths required to submit to the people. The day also featured Civil Service Order developments as cabinet discussed minor matters and changes toward final approval.
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Tallahassee
Jacksonville
Frank Clark
McWilliams
McNamee
Raney
Nat Walker
Tallahassey
Presbyterians Seek Antipolygamy Amendment Adoption
In Minneapolis on May 26 the Presbyterian general assembly debated antis polygamy measures and resolutions criticizing Congressman Brigham H Roberts of Arab. A committee report urged expulsion of Roberts under the national constitution and recommended an antipolygamy amendment for prompt congressional action.
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Minneapolis
Presbyterian General Assembly
McGiffert
General Synod of the Reformed Church
Tiffin
Brotherhood of
Andrew
Philip
Brigham H. Roberts
Congress
Roberts
Presbyterians adopt new rules before adjournment in Denver
In Denver on May 26 the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly approved a major reform moving appointing power over church boards from the boards to the assembly, replacing self perpetuating nominations. The change aims to curb inefficiency and clique rule. The faction seeking a new catechism was not resolved. Also reported, in Glasgow a major failure by Neilson Bros. overruns and a $1,250,000 loss amid a ship plate trade downturn. Kansas City noted Jennie J Bell, the last of Levi Moore's shooting victims, died.
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Denver
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
General Assembly
Lebanon, Tenn
Presbytery
Scotland
Glascow
Neilson Bros
Plas Iron
Glasgow
Moore
Kansas City
Jennie J. Bell
Levi Moore
Anrs Isb
Landis
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California Fig Syrup CO
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Schumpert Shoe CO
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McKinley
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Republicana
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Paris
Benjamin Harrisom
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Horace Porter
Louber
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Madrid
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