Five Die in Detroit Fire at Reis Brick Store
A deadly blaze at the two story brick store residence of George J Reis in Detroit on Catharine Street killed five members of his family. Firemen found Mr Reis and his wife at the foot of the stairs and their three sons Eddie Josie and a servant girl perished from burns and suffocation. The origin of the fire remains undetermined and damage is estimated at about $2 000.
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Porvouw
Dethorr
Mich
George J. Reis
Cr . Teans and Catharine Streets
Moxie
Tony
Mr. Reis
Tom Crino
Charles Reis
Eddie Reis
Josie
Burcige
Avery Stable Fcram
St Paul Firebugs Arrested in Insurance Fire Plot
A gang plotting arson to claim insurance money was snared by detectives while attempting to set several properties ablaze in St Paul. Moritz Michael and an accomplice were arrested as a fire was lit near Winter and Edwards streets, with a stack of straw and a burning can lid prepared to fuel the blaze.
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St. Paul
Detratives
Aerostoffs
Ging
Wade
P.m. Moritz Mi
Tad
Michael Wan
Michael
Imroml Hye
Weat St Paul
Mix Michael
Chine
Julia Myers
Max Michail
Uela
Moritz
swak-Abwy
Yorke Launched Anew Armored Cruiser At Cramp Yard
A grand launching of the armored cruiser Yorke at William Cramp & Sons in New York unfolds with steam whistles and cheers. Thousands witness the water entry as dignitaries from New York and several states, along with their families, observe the ceremony signaling the United States Navy’s growing strength and ambition.
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Dec
New York
United States Navy
William Cramp & Sons
Washington
Christening of the Weasel Vessel at the Wharf
Miss Page shatters champagne on the Weasel’s prow as the hull slides into the river amid bunting and cheers. Mr Cramp signals the launch while spectators watch timbers crack and the vessel drift toward the shore before repairs and sea duty follow.
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Miss Page
Cramp
Mr. Cramp
Miss Pagy
New York
Field Family Turmoil After Alleged Theft By Edward Field
Cyrus W Field lies near death as Edward Field allegedly drained securities valued around 300000 from a strong box after a quarrel over money. Affidavits from doctors describe Cyrus Field as insane and dangerous to himself. The incident is framed as a family dispute aimed at avoiding publicity and involves a Mount Vernon hospital stay.
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Cyrus W. Flo
Edward M. Piel Wu
Cy Field
Fudge McAdam
Momnt Veron
Pield
Field Vale Takeon
Mount Vernon
Pinld
Cyrus W. Field
Cyena W. Field
Edward
Edward Field
Cyrila Field
Cyr W. Field
New Windom Notes Introduce Early Silver Certificates
The Windom Treasury releases the new Windom 2 silver certificates starting Dec 4. Demand is brisk for the early numbered notes and the first 300 include a souvenir. Number 1 goes to Mrs Windom, number 4 to Treasurer Nebeker, while a maid named Moy receives a token from Ageiabant.
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Windom
Wastusatas
Mra Windom
Nebeker
Maid Moy
Ageiabant
Horrible Accident Kills Nine in City Wall Collapse
A wall collapse at the Rhapard building in St Paul crushed workers, killing six or seven and injuring several. heavy wind and prior fire left debris making the structure collapse deadly. Snowstorms and winds lash North Dakota towns as nearby regions report widespread winter severity.
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St Pau
St. Paul
Rhapard
Griggs Coopers Co
Nebeker's Annual Report on U S Treasury Finances
Hon E H Nebeker United States treasurer submits annual treasury report to Secretary Foater. Net ordinary government revenues for the last fiscal year were 302 012 040, with a deficit of 10 468 585 from the prior year. Expenditures rose to 355 872 084, surplus revenues fell to 27 240 762, debt redactions totaled 18 599 273, and 126 901 44 was spent including bond premiums. A reserve draw of 89 751 781 funded the year’s policy.
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Poater
Waswixeras
E. H. Nebeker
United States
Treasury
Foater
Pnat
Frost Trial Details and Northwest Politics Text
Hon Charles Frost testified about last summer's shooting in Mrs Le Cointe's inn bedroom. Grace Eaton and Mrs Le Cointe face conspiracy claims to murder Frost and Le Cointe to enable a shared living arrangement. Leopinto likely faces life imprisonment. Separately Thomas Lowry urged Merriam for a place on the national ticket to secure a Northwest victory and influence.
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WasaunaTox
Charles ©. Frost
South Dakota
Mra. le Cointe
Death and disputed estate in California probate court
Bax Phascesu recalls a tangled life of Joel R. Carter from England to Akron Peoria and Sacramento. Carter married four times, moved with wealth, took up different identities, and died leaving a large estate. A probate court dispute rages as his multiple wives and offspring convene in California with England sending representatives.
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Enlai
Joel R. Carter
Aweriva
Akron
Ural
Peoria
Cramer
Sacramento
Campbell
Carter
England
California
Joe R. Carter, Jr
City
Sarah J. Campbell
Hero
Toail
Sucratuuntes
Wild Howard case moves toward trial in Lebanon
Hae killed Pouriieu men amid delays as continuance filings persist. The town braces for trial as witnesses arrive, with Howard, once jailed in St Louis for wave scooping, linked to the killing of a mute named McMichael in Maries county on change of venue.
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Lebanon
Howard
St. Louis
McMichael
Maries County
Man hanged at Moyamensing Prison in Philadelphia
John McManus was executed in Moyamensing prison yard at 10 04 am after saying he forgave everyone and that he would not die with his boots on. His neck broke on the drop and death was confirmed at 10 20 am. He murdered Eugene McGinnis on Feb 21.
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McManus Hing Philadelphta
John McManus
Moyamensing
Eugene McGinnis
Fire burns in Coeur d Alene Storaxe Wash
Dispatch reports a terrible fire at Coeur D Alene in Storaxe Washington. The message notes concern and that the blaze appears to be gaining. Authorities have not yet determined the full extent or outcome.
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Coeur
Alene
Storaxe
Wash
Coeur D' Alene
Dynamite Bomb At Sage Office Kills Man Five Others Injured
A masked crank demanding a million dollars throws a satchel bomb at Russell Sage's New York office. The blast kills the bomber and five people, with Sage among the injured. Albany reports identify the suspect as Hiram D. Wilson, a former inmate who had threatened violence after refusals of his demands.
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Russell Sage
New York
Mann
Sage
Albany
Hiram D. Wilson
Glen Valle
Warre County
Wilson
Tite
A. UW. Arkell
Wilsun
Mr. Arkell
Im Im Hill
Dev
Osborne
Caldwell & Bunker
No. of
Boundway
First female juror excused in Pennsylvania courts
Judge Ewing of Wiscounty presided as the first woman juror was summoned. Liga Hoffman, a jeweler, faced a summons but failed to appear and was humorously excused after a deputy’s visit. The incident prompted reactions from local lawyers and raised talk of courtroom propriety.
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Pirrsnem
Dee
Tudge
Thome Ewing
Wiscounty
Hia Jst
Pennsylvania
Lige
Richards
Tiga Hutman
Simmons
Liga Hoffman
Lince
Ewing
Sage All Right After Down Town Incident
Sage All Right, Goulds Partner Alte to Me Down Town we Usual. Fire and building crews crowd the wreck site near the Arcady building as repairs are arranged. Officer Osborne, the surviving Sage clerk, recovers scattered papers from the blast. Among papers recovered is a check tied to 9,000 dollars drawn for Chicago Burlington and Quincy bonds. No bonds or securities lost per Mr. Commer.
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Goulds
Alte
New Yong
Runsell Sage
Arcady
Osborne
Sage
Young Robertson
Tris
Sture
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Commer
Bage
Chilean minister says no new dispatches on US relations
December 9 report states the Chilean minister has received no late messages from Santiago regarding tensions with the United States. He says published statements claiming Chile will ignore US requests and that Chilean affairs have worsened are unfounded and the matter remains under discussion.
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Chi
Haa
United States
Chili
Curiosity in Entersat two-headed calf and scattered notes
A jumble of local items from Entersat Creston and surrounding regions reports a two-headed calf curiosity in Entersat Cleaned, a hunting accident near Anna Illinois, a Bloomington Indiana capital authorization, political moves in Illinois and South Carolina, a pet dog scare in Scott County Indiana, troop movements at Burt Marcy, reassignment of Chicago anarchist cases, a Dublin Irish emigrant death near Wooster Ohio, and feared scarlet fever outbreak in Goldfield. Also noted are pension bids, a will-fracture case in Elgin, a US Postal drama, and various unrelated incidents including a wildcat terror in Leroy Als, a ship of misdeed in Philadelphia, and a diphtheria scare easing in Clarksville Tennessee.
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Creston
Charles Spergel
Anna
Bloomington
Tils
South Carolina
Aeserv
J. Pope
Supreme War
Scott County
Ind
McCook
Burt Marcy
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Marrist
Cusack Om Tonte
Ireland
Fort Wayne
Wooster
Goldfield
John C. Black
Clevvianis
Illinois
Chris Becklinger
Elgin
Steve Bently
Bently
National Editorial Association
Cincinnati
la Crosse
Leroy
Captain McKinnay
Cairo
Hisself
Manitoba
Ling
Central ‘Trust Com
New York
Norman County
Minn
Philadelgia
Mosars
Eaton
Houseman
Crawford
Bell
Hunter
New Hampton
Birdsall
Chicagowan
Chicago Theatrical Company
Clarksville
Palmer's Peculation Rumors Grow Over Indian Agent
United States officials foresee the removal of H Palmer, Indian agent at Cheyenne. Inquiries led by Inspector Sissney reveal damaging testimony about Palmer and his son in law Schonfeldt. Schonfeldt allegedly earned a 10 percent commission on contracts, with losses estimated from 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Palmer allegedly helped by certifying cattle weights and vouchers in the Indian name to skim government funds.
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United States
H. Palmer
Cay
Palmer
Nia
Schonfeldt
Uyon
Hiv
Schonfeld
Epidemic Influenza Worsens in Berlin and Paris
Dec 3 report from Paws cites Dr. Brouardel noting hundreds of influenza deaths in the city last week. Berlin observers say the outbreak worsens with patient surges at MosBIT hospital. Charite hospital houses 1,700 influenza patients, forcing ward reductions and new barracks for care.
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Parle
Berio
Paws
Brouardel
Berlin
Mosbit Hospital
Charite Lapital
Onza
Wanamaker Entimates and Post Office Deficit Report
The postmaster general's report shows a large deficit in revenue due to the discontinuance of lottery sales, with the service expected to become self-sustaining by July 1, 1993. Fiscal year expenditures are projected at 76,785.48 with revenue near 872,777,140 and an estimated deficiency of 4,974,399 for the year ending June x, 1990.
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Wanamaker
Wasmxoron
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