Massive Cripple Creek Fire Devours Dozens of Buildings
A devastating blaze at Cripple Creek on the 26th destroyed multiple structures including the Morndng Times office, theatres, halls, a railroad depot, post office and bank. Estimated damage ranges from 1 to 2 million dollars with insurance under $250,000. Rebuilding began at once by moonlight, temporary structures allowed for sixty days, and many residents aided the homeless.
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Cripplin Creek
Cripple Croke
Bullda Ge
Midland Railroad
Postofica
First National Bank
Norras
Thely Council
Dance Hall
Cyclone Ranges Clay County Kansas Leaves Destruction
A large cyclone swept across Clay County Kansas near Clifton causing five immediate deaths, three fatal injuries and extensive property damage. It destroyed homes fences haystacks and trees, with a later heavy rainstorm flooding the area and an estimated property loss of about 20.9 million dollars.
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Clay County
Kansas
Clifton
Trade digest shows mixed progress amid weaker exports
The weekly review notes firmer activity in some sectors while wholesale goods face declines. Atlantic and western wheat exports for the week and year to date lag last year, while woollen goods demand softens though dress fabrics sell, and domestic wool sales fall sharply.
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Bonanaiie
Daw & Cota
Review of
Senmen
Virginia
Senate Approves Compromise On Sectarian Indian Schools
The Senate adopted a compromise bill limiting federal appropriations for sectarian Indian schools. An amendment ends such funding after July 1, 1890, allowing two years for transition. The Indian bill remained unfinished as the session adjourned.
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Tye
National Senate
Sennim Gookrell
Missouri
Hoge
Amlots
Slo
Senate
Adjourning Talk Sparks GOP Senate Session
Republican Senators plan to adjourn by May 48 with a focus on final business. Senator Chandler urged early adjournment, backed by nearly all present, as Allison Frye Cullum and others support the move. Budget bills should stay prioritized and no further Saturday adjournments are expected.
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Bavor
Chandler
Dauds
Allison
Frye
Cullum
Iowa Monument Commission Rejected Portrait Plan
The Iowa Monument Commission votes 6 to 2 against a proposal to place a portrait on the state capital facade. The decision follows hours of debate over who should be depicted and how the likeness should be treated, with a focus on a Mrs. Harain and Senator Harlan discussing possible substitutions. A census report on Iowa’s population and occupations is also noted, with figures for gender, nativity, and urban living in the state.
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Aru
Shy
Carl Rohl-Smith
Mra. Harain
Elarian
Hargyn
Govcemten
Harlan
Mia
Robert Lincoln
Frank Landers
Executive Council
Mecensis
Lowa
Juowa
Mesars
Ferkins
Dolliver
Gear
Lacey
Lull
United States
Germany
Creland
Ireland
England
Wales
Scotland
Laws
Tingia Ly
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Pennsylvania
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Dubuque
Seutz
Polk
Linn
Des Moines
Taw
Girners
Fenton
Buyan
Dex Moines
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Dck
Baers
Dirk
Lefer
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Egerried Huveton
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Hile Hee
Fusea
Neo
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Hanies Sindee
Aniter
Dan Py Trent
Dash
Weny
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Vou
Asb
Dupri
Aiea Weend
Phebie Lille
Phe Berg
Ogge
Antta
Cagnovell
Hae
Ibs
Tle
Senate
Lidinay
Ayers
Mion
Ater
Shadlow
Hota
Alabama
Cobh
Dusand Society
Waphiiue & Iy
Eesti
Acheuls
Wyle Alba
Alhowing
Nengtar
Dss
Eeetties
Iran
Nate
Watt
Kooclo
Theta Wbeyer
Stewart Ilepa
Niew
Dersey
Mundy
Sheron Pought
Macon
Crorgin
Pegelatgon
Montana
Match
Ida County Phenomenon Describes Far-Reaching Wind Event
An Ida County report details a powerful wind event near a grove that hurled objects and water high into the air. Debris and spray formed a misty arc with stones blown hundreds of feet, while observers noted a dramatic gust sequence and a large spray plume.
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Warner
Boe
Mr. Hull
Water Quality Analysis Sparks City Water Debate
An expert chemist tested samples from the Marshalltown drinking water and found concerns about purity. Officials reported the river source may supply a large portion of the city’s supply, prompting calls for a full review of treatment and filtration systems.
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Marshalltown
Prat
Walter Nfahues
Missepurt
Mis
Walter la
Unclear text fragment with names and event notes
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals such as Syracuse, Castine, and Wade, with references to meetings, lawsuits, and a range of local actions. The legible content is sparse and scattered, making a coherent summary difficult.
Dr Brown 15 Suspended by Bay Congregational Conference
The Bay conference of Congregational ministers in Oakland suspended Rev. Dr. Brown from the church until he proves his innocence after a 43 to 82 vote. Brown protested, denounced Rev Dr McLean, and tried to assault him before being restrained by supporters.
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San Francisco
Bay Conference of Congregational Minifters
Oakland
Cal
Dr. Brown
Ray
Brown
McLean
Women Defeated in Methodist Conference Delegate Vote
The Methodist General Conference rejected admitting women as lay delegates by a narrow margin. Of 7,515 in favor and 2,028 against, the tally missed the three-fourths requirement. analysts say the defeat stood by eighteen votes. The report includes multiple sensational items from Wisconsin to Cuba and beyond.
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M. E. General Conference
Methodist Church
Alliance Formed Against Britain in South Africa
Berlin dispatch reports that Transvaal President Kruger and Orange Free State President Steyn sealed an alliance with Britain’s actions denounced. The pact foresees unified measures against perceived English arrogance, with war as a possible outcome if demands are not met.
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Transvaal
Orange Free State
Berlin
Londun Times
Matuburg Couries
Johannesburg
Krueger
Steyn
Mamburg Courier
England
Congress Debates Military Pay and War Powers Split
Veteran senators clash over compensation and authority as the Senate debates defense funding. Representative Cogwell and General Cogwell face questions while provincial leaders press for clearer authority and faster pay for service members amid wartime needs.
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