Prairie fires devastate eastern Kansas. dozens killed
Stricken Kansas reports describe great prairie fires sweeping Morton and Graham counties on a Saturday. Winds at forty mph drove flames across dry grass, destroying barns, grain stacks, and homes. Five or more people perished, dozens of farms lost hundreds of bushels of corn, with many families left destitute and livestock killed.
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Aronteon
Kan
Morton
Graham Counties
Nicademus
Graham County
Roscoe
Salmon River
Dinsmore
Solomon
Mill Break
Pecmia Rurely
Fire destroys key landmarks in St Augustine hotel blaze
A large St Augustine fire early April 12 gutted the St Augustine hotel and the old Spanish cathedral along with Edwards hotel Planters and Florida house annex. The blaze began in the laundry, spread to the kitchen, then the main building. Losses are estimated at 250000 with 90 guests and 40 servants escaping. records saved from the county courthouse. Officials across states offered assistance.
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County Court House
Aso
Benatdr
Fairchild
Urtatle
St. Augustine
Bridget Barry
Edwards House
Florida House
First National Bank
Spanish Cathedral
St. ‘Augustine House
Ee Augustine
Sinclair Digest
Hames
The Haddock murder trial and a pair of gun claims
The day-long Haddock murder trial in Sioux City featured Judge Weaver instructing the jury on reasonable doubt and defending counsel stressing Arensdorf's innocence while contrasting Leavitt and Bismarck. Nearby, a “French duel” on Washington Avenue left two gamblers injured but non fatal, as Fitz and Allamer faced arrest after a disputed card game and a street confrontation. Manitoba reports note government resistance to a new boundary railroad, amid public pressure. New York cigars smuggling cases report a large seizure on the steamer Santiago and sealing of cargo at port.
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Sioux City
Haddock
Weaver
Arensdorf
Bismarck
Leavitt
Leavitt Ax
Minneapolis
Fitz
Allamer
Imugeung Clgars
New York
Custom House
Cuba
West Indian
Santiago
Pas
Porrsmona
Dennison
American Detective Bureau
Gilkeson
John Hamptor
Handle Road
Mayor declines to introduce Dr. McGlynn to Cincinnati merchants
Cincinnati April 12 Dr McGlynn arrived this morning and sought introductions to business leaders at the chamber of commerce. Mayor John Byrne refused citing loyalty to church precepts, and others followed, keeping the visitor from the exchange. Harmuenona April 12 House passes Brooks high license bill setting fees by locality. Dutch in Acheen report a Dutch victory with 12 killed and 26 wounded. Acheenese 33 dead. Le Suva April 12 Hoffman family vehicle went over an embankment. a child died, others injured.
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Dr. McGlynn
Chamber of Commerce
John Byrne
Chesapeake & Ohio Road
Byrne
McGlynn
Pennsylvania
Harmuenona
House
Hacun
Dutch East Indies
Acheen
le Suva
Hoffman
Here
Que
Mr. Hoffman
Pels Fea
Chicago and St Louis Battle in Fourth World Series Game
Propitious weather drew about 4000 fans to Louisville baseball park for the fourth game of the world championship series between Chicago and St Louis. The nip and tuck contest hinged on ninth inning drama as Ward and Sunday led heavy batting while Foutz replaced Caruthers in the sixth. Latham and Gleason sparked St Louis late but Walsh was ruled out between second and third after a two base hit. Final score and details partially obscured.
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Ryan
Anson
Daly
Lake
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Robinson
Oneill
Welch
Comiskey
Association
McQuade
Foutz
Caruthers
Cueruthers' Han
Pfeffer
Chicagan
St Louis
Latham
Gleason
Walsh
Turd
McQuady
Cincinnati
Fouts
Boyle
Browns
Chicagos
Williamson
Fontz
Burns
Louis
Umpire McQuady Accouts for Chicago Loss in St Louis
In Cincinnati on April 183 the St. Louis club faced a disabled lineup and endured umpire McQuade's calls blamed for Chicago's win. Highlights include early St Louis silent innings, Chicago's first charge on walks and errors, and a disputed Fontz out at third. The Browns failed to score after the third, while Chicago secured the victory.
Fire devastates Janesville several businesses in Minnesota blaze
A January 1% fire at Janesville Minnesota near here destroyed the Northwestern hotel and many other shops and offices including Johnson house Gordmans Gleemans and Bryden properties. Losses run to about 20000 with light insurance and suspected incendiary cause. Waseca fire company aided.
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Inge
Waseca
Northwestern
Janesville
Minn
Johnson House
Gordman’s Grocery
Gleeman’s
Donahue
McCabe
Diondowne’s
Galftalsch's
Britten & Davis’ Machine
Jennison Bros.’ Bank
Hallack’s
Cruger
Argus
Post
Ginger
Allyen
Haggerty & Fitzgerald
Bailey & Watkin
Berlin and Paris Clash Over Frontier Tensions
Berlin reports say French cavalry maneuvers near Laneville in Meurthe et Moselle spark provocations and alarm Germany while Le Parisien brands German policy as lying and brutal Paris notes. Labor unrest looms as Cleveland stove makers warn a strike may put 15000 to 18000 workers out within days and a week.
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Berlin
Berlin Post
Germany
France
Laneville
Mewithe-et- Moselle
Paris
le Paris
Cleveland
Joe Ioni
Pennsylvania approves woman suffrage amendment in legislature
Harrisburg April 8 the senate passed the joint resolution proposing woman suffrage with 27 yeas 16 nays. The crowded gallery cheered as the House shouted and waved handkerchiefs at the announcement. Separate items note Blaine’s improving health and other diverse late 19th century news briefs from Fort Gibson to Aberdeen and Montreal.
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Harrisbura
Senate
Yeas
House
Dramatic oath as Bismarck swears on dead child
In Sioux City Haddock murder case details, Bismarck, grieving after his eight year old daughter dies from membranous croup, swears on his child’s memory that Arensdorf killed Haddock. County Attorney Marsh and defense counsel Lynn argue over witnesses and motive as trial advances.
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Arensdorf
Haddock
Marck
Min Child
California
Bismarek
F. Lynn
Lynn
Leavitt
Maral
Marsh
John Arenadort
Brewer
Arensdor
Fritz Folger
Minne Kosnitski
Nepper
Francisco
Chamberlain in Ayr rally denounces Irish outrages
At Ayr a 2,800 crowd heard Chamberlain condemn violence while accusing Irish leaders of seeking to force political reform by illegal means. He warned of threats and assassination, urged unity to preserve the empire, and noted opposition claims of slander amid a Chicago controversy.
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Chamberlain
Ayr
Scotland
Erea
Curtin
Byres
Chicago
Salegatia
Ireland
England
Dimond
Irish Parlamentary Party
Parnell
House of Commons
Commonwealth
Mr. Chamberlain
Gladstonians
Home of Commons
Edmond
Aurbau
Dublin Castle
Glandstone
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