Muskegon Fire Rages Through Downtown Destroying Courts and Homes
A massive Muskegon blaze began at Langwell's livery barn at 2:30 PM and ravaged Pine and Spring streets, gutting the Kent block, Drexillins residence, and many homes and stores. The courthouse suffered severe damage, prisoners were moved to safety, and at least three people died, including postmaster’s son Harry Stevens, with property losses estimated around $500,000 and widespread destruction citywide.
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Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon
Langwell
Spring
Pine
Pine Street
Kent
Fred Drexillins
Muskegon Avenue
Matthew Wilson
Pie
Mort Watson
Gr.outhwaite
Eve Store
Walton Street
Sam
Jurge Dickerson
Myrtle Street
Holland Church
Isiela Street
Terrice Street
Harry Stevens
Postmaster Stevens
Leutonia
Mysterious Mrs Lane Confessed Watch Thief In Pittsburgh
Mrs Margaret Lane who confessed to stealing a watch in Cleveland years ago is in Pittsburgh. She has kept hidden since the confession and sent $100 to apply toward the watch payoff. A letter to Allegheny druggist Mr Gassaway promises action through her confessor.
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Pittsburg
Pittssung
Margaret Lane
Cleveland
Joan B. Gassaway
Allegheny
Guy
Lane
Ohio Woman's Suffrage Convention Closes Session
The Ohio Woman's Suffrage convention concluded its session in Warren. Elected officers include President Mrs. McCullough Evers, vice president at large Mrs. Elwell, recording secretary Mrs. Claypool, corresponding secretary Miss Folmar, treasurer Mrs. Coit, and auditor Mrs. Evelyn Cleveland. New state officers Rosa L. Segar and Upton presided, and Susan B. Anthony organized a national suffrage association in Warren with members including prominent leaders.
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Southworth
Rosa L. Segar
Upton
State Suffrage Action
Susan B. Anthony
Warren
GEA
Prominen
Cough and Cold Remedies Advertised with Refund Promise
An old advertisement promotes a remedy for coughs colds and throat chest or lung issues. It claims relief and refunds if not effective and asserts success through use and personal testimonials.
New Volcano Emerges in Armenia At Mount Nimrod
A fresh volcanic eruption appears at Mount Nimrod in Armenia near Van. Villages at the base are destroyed and many residents are killed or left destitute. Turkish authorities move to aid the sufferers as relief efforts commence amid widespread devastation.
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Armenia
Nimrod
Van
Robbery and lynching attempt in West Virginia news item
In Clarksburg on May 18 a grogshop raid led to Teter drugging and robbed by Perry Thompson. A mob seized Thompson for lynching but he slipped free. he was later recaptured and not seen at home. The report also notes Dominion immigration talk and other brief items from Newark and Danville about deaths on a train and sudden blindness.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Teter
Perry Thompson
Montrose
Tucker County
Thompson
Newark
Baltimore and Ohio
Ila Foes
Iowa
Chicago Junction
Lincoln County
Raynville
Fernandina
Fla
J. P. Swindle
Sree Ga
Russia
Reese
Baltimore
Florida
Jefferson Jottings and Homer Happenings
Jefferson notes include visits from Mrs. W. G. Burns and others, a strawberry party at the Howard House hosted by Miss Nettie Methvin, and a Baptist sermon by Rev. Elliot from Athens. Homer briefs report a damage suit opening in Washington district, local social notes, and Bucklen's Arnica Care advertised for wounds and sores.
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Jefferson
H. P. Bell
Gainesville
Purse Sheppard
Harmony Grove
W. G. Burns
Athens
Howard House
Nettie Methvin
Pearl Rivers
Lollie Bell
Mattie Mathews
Ada McEjhannon
Agilee Cooper
Messrs
W. H. Smith
J. P. Kelley
R. B. Maxwell
Nat Harrison
J. C. Bennet
E.T. Ross
J. C. Turner
Mr. Elliot
First Baptist Church
Homer
Washington
Oscar Brown
A. H. Crump
A. A. Wofford
Adecie Stephens
Spartenburg
3. C
Laura Dorrough
Trocoa
Chamber's Bridge
Hudson River
Emma Perkins
Hollingsworth
Electric wires kill mule in Atlanta accident
In Avnanza Georgia on May 19 a broken Fulton County Street Railway trolley wire struck a nearby man hitched to a dray, killing him instantly. The incident caused great excitement but no other injuries were reported.
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Atlanta
Avnanza
Fulton County Street Railway
Illness rumors swirl as Blaine’s cabinet future questioned
Reports from Washington depict Secretary Blaine's health as possibly worse than official notes, with gout and indigestion delaying his return to the capital. Friends doubt the severity reported, while critics suspect exaggeration to justify resignation or political maneuvering. Clinical anecdotes tout Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cures.
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New York
Elaine
Washington
Blaine
Damrosch
Dr. Dennis
Bar Harb
Mr. Blaine
Runwell Harrison
White House
Harrison
Professor Cannady Hypnotism Exhibition Sparks Anger in Atlanta
Atlanta reports Prof J C Cannady faced near mob reaction after exposing alleged hypnotism feats. Two physicians intervened to calm the audience and prevent violence amid accusations of flimsy demonstrations. May 19, Jefferson Jottings notes social updates from Jackson, Georgia.
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Cannady
Atlanta
J. C. Cannady
Athens
Jackson
Juregrson
B. F. Elliott
Atlanta Council Grants Double Tracks for Street Railways
After hours of wrangling the Atlanta council approves a consolidated company plan for double tracks and electric streetcars on main streets, signaling a major upgrade to the city system. Mayor Hemphill proposes selling old stockade property to fund Grady hospital, a new police station, and water works. A new water system is planned with 100 acres Chettahoochee site, two pumping stations, a 100 million gallon reservoir and 10 million gallons daily output. Atlanta also forms a league of amateur baseball clubs to spur local competition.
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Arllanta
Consolidated Company
Atlanta
Hemphills
Grady Hospital
Chettahoochee
Big National Union conference opens in Cincinnati
About 1,300 attendees, with 300 delegates and Kansas trains bring ten carloads of citizens. Delegates from the south are sparse and may withdraw if a new party forms. Kansas is largest delegation, followed by Ohio and Nebraska. Ohio Alliancemen and Knights of Labor push for pro‑Allliance lawmakers and Senate re‑election aims.
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Cincinnati
National Union Conference
Kansas
Union
Ohio
Nebraska
Alliance
Guard Kills Convict During Prison Break Attempt at Pratt Mines
At Pratt mines prison in Alabama guard Cary Nelson shot and killed Clayton Loyd a white convict who was attempting to break out. The incident happened May 19 and is reported as an in-prison shooting during an escape attempt. Two children died in a related event noted in the brief but details are unclear.
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Birmincuam
Als
Pratt Mines
Cary Nelson
Clayton Loyd
Reese Siren
Toccoa Happenings and Local Notes
Protracted Methodist church services end with 21 additions. Baptist and Presbyterian Sunday schools plan a Toccoa Falls picnic, while the Methodist group meets at Garnett Springs next Friday. A survey of local events notes a busy season and mentions Clark's Lightning Liniment as a recommended remedy.
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Toccoa
Phe
Methodist Church
Baptist
Presbyterian
Toccoa Falls
Methodist
Garnett Springs
Culpepper
Toccoa City
Itata and Charleston Chase Off South American Coast
Washington reports the Charleston sails south from Acapulco in pursuit of the Itata. Observers say the Itata may have coal from the Esmeralda, with the Charleston closing the 48 hour lead at a projected fourteen knots. Distances place the chase near Panama and Peru, pending further word.
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Itata
Charleston
South America
WashingTon
Navy Department
Acapulco
Esmeralda
San Diego
Panama
Payta
Peru
Kansas Senate backs Harrison for president
The Morning Capital reports from 36 Kansas senate Republicans that Harrison should be re-nominated while Blaine is seen as the strongest rival by six members. five decline to commit. Frost and crop damage news from Indiana and Kansas accompanies the political note along with an advertise ment for Clark's Lightning Remedy claiming relief from rheumatic pain.
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Clark
Clark Chemical Co
Harrison
Tooeka
Kan
Kansas Senate
Blaine
Chemicel Company
New York
National Ai union conference reports swarm of locusts in Egypt
Disjointed dispatches note a swarm of locusts in northern Egypt amid a National Ai union conference. Other items reference embezzlement cases, a corfu riot death toll, labor disputes in mills, jail shackles, and local bond votes in Griffin Georgia.
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Egypt
Albert W. Owens
Duval County
Plais Fe
Wright
Clarville
Tes
Tennessee
Kansas
Nashville Railroad
Culman
Ala
Ee I
New Orleans
Ashington
Italy
Renee
Denver
Barnaby
Philadelphia
Aes Toliet
New Jehie
Ibson Brothers
Phia
England
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Hat
Mrs. Lane
Ohio Woman's Suffrage Convention
Grofor
Atl
Marseilles
Mount Nimrod
Dominion
Boston
Ottawa
Ont
United States
Rea Sture
Iolt
Bucklen
Arica
John Crawford & Co
Torime
H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Solnttles
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Ill
Catawba
J. Crawford & Co
Castoria
Lawrenceville
Drake
Snider
John Turner
Will Smith
Col. BR. LJ. Smith
the Gate City
THE
Electric Railways
National Union
Mexico
Crry
Galveston
War Department
Central America
Pedro 08A
Secret of
Pixie
Chili
Indiana
Whuviemac
Ind
C. D. Candon
Greenville
Dadeville
Blae Hill
Ae Griffin Ga
Griffin Public Schools
Ramee Ee
William L. Sheppard
A. P. Hill
Richmond
Corfu
Glover
Carnesville
Dalton
Lane Point
Northe A
Georgia
Teachers’ Institute
D. Bradwell
Thomasville
Oregon Improvement Company
As- Worth
Broad
Hull
SWIFT
Poe
Wilson
SPARK
Prica
aaverHaement
Jessup Bros
Auausra
Qeorcial Grant & Charbonnier
Atti Insurance E
Clavton Street
Ae Geo
J. Fae
Clarke Sheriff
Clarke County
E. L. Newton
C. B. Chandler
D. D
Clarke Superior Court
Baxter Street
Said
W. H. Howell
Fannie
Stanley
W. H. Bowell
John W. Wiser
Jas A. Grant
R. Nickerson
Adm
Ewee A. G. McCcurry
P. P. Proffitt
Elberton
McCurry & Proffitt
Attorneys At Law
General Law Steet
Oes Pee St
Max Joseph
Da&wif
John L. Arnold, JR
Peints, Lead and Oil
John LL. Arnold
Broad ST
Athens, GA
Clayton Steel
Pure Drugs
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Finest
Cigars & Tobago
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