Montreal Longue Pointe asylum fire claims many inmates
The Longue Pointe asylum near Montreal burned from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, killing 100 to 150 inmates as firemen, nurses, and police fought the blaze. The building, described as a prison more than a hospital, collapsed into a charred ruin while townsfolk and rescuers battled flames and chaos.
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Montreal
Longue Pointe
Here
Montreal Fire Brigade
Chicago
Tongue Point
Tonge Point
Quebec
Rivr
By & Care Das
Udinal
Emperor William Opens Reichstag Urging Peace and Labor Reform
Emperor William opened the Reichstag with a pledge to pursue European peace and defend Germany through defense alliances and armament reform. He promised bills on labor conditions including Sunday rest and youth labor, new industrial arbitration, and strengthened parental authority, while detailing costs and military expansion. Washington notes report $5000 award for opium seizure and Senate pensions committee actions on disability and silver coinage.
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Bertix
Reichstag
Europe
Germany
East Africa
von Caprivi
Treisinnige Arts
Washington
Washorton
Tichenor
S. L. Morehead
San Francisco
Morehead
Senate Committee On Pensions
Morrill
House
Senate
Senate Republican Silver Committee
Stewart
Jones
Finance Committee
House Caucus
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Mitchell
Teller
Important Deal Signed for Mexican International Railroad
Lima Ohio May 6 An important deal was made here today as W J Marka of a wealthy English syndicate Major Sisson of New York General Huss of Chicago and C Faurat of Lima signed to build 1350 miles of the Mexican International railroad from Deming New Mexico to Tampolampa bay on the Pacific coast The amount involved was $650000
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Lima
Ohio
W. J. Marka
Major Sisson
New York
General Huss
Chicago
C. Faurat
Mexican International Railroad
Deming
N. M
Tampolampa Bay
Pacific Coast
Wyoming and Pacific Improvement Co Win 800 Mile Rail Contract
A contract between Wyoming and Pacific Improvement Co and Mr Stacy awards the 800 mile Sioux City to Ogden railroad project. One dollar will be spent in the construction. The agreement confirms Mr Stacy as the contractor for the work.
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Wyoming
New York
Wyoming and Pacific Improvement Company
Sioux City
Ogden
Utah
Stacy
Large Singer Sew ing Factory Fire Burns Over Three Million Loss
Fire at the Singer Sewing Machine works in Exvizasern New Jersey began late at night and by 3 a.m. the main factory was destroyed, with losses surpassing 3,000,000 dollars. The blaze threatens further acreage destruction and leaves about 3,300 workers unemployed. Edison Phonograph company also suffers heavy losses.
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Exvizasern
N. J
Singer Sewing Machine Works
Singer
Edison Phonograph Company
Panama Canal Cost Estimates From Paris Commission
The Brunett special commissioner report estimates 455000000 francs to complete the canal on the lock system, with 20 percent contingency and 2 percent for expenses. Total near 550000000 francs. Completion in seven to eight years. Annual management cost 10000000 francs. First three years after opening receipts 38000000 francs, rising to 61000000 francs after twelve years. Old company material and work valued at 450000000 francs.
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Panama Canal
Paris
Brunett
Panama Canal Company
France
Judge orders grand jury to indict New Jersey track bookmakers
In Exvizaparn New Jersey on May 6 Judge Van Sickle instructed the grand jury to indict all bookmakers operating at the New Jersey Jockey Club tracks and the Linden Blood Horse association. He stated that horse racing itself is not illegal, but bookmaking is.
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Exvizaparn
N. J
van Sickle
New Jersey Jockey Club
Linden Blood’ Horse Association
New Jersey
Building Trades Plan Sparked Strike Tension
In Philadelphia on May 6 letters went to master builders warning that if demands are not conceded by 10 am tomorrow a rationed plan will be set in motion. The carpenters union officials describe the plan as a cooperative setup uniting stone masons frescoers and other trades into one grand body employing thousands.
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Philadelphia
Puiapetonia
Carpenter's Brotherhood
Railroad presidents meet in Chicago make no progress
The railroad presidents to Chicago accomplished nothing yesterday as time was spent discussing the union of the different roads. General passenger agents are making progress in organizing the new structure.
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Chicago
Visitors Arrive in Cheyenne for Excursion Day
A Cheyenne influx fills the Union Pacific depot as the Denver and Eastern trains bring about 200 and more visitors from Lincoln Nebraska and Kansas. The Interior company hosts, tours visit Capitol Building Fairview Fort Russell, with cars and band music guiding the grand city tour. Notables at Normandie and Inter Ocean hotels include many from Omaha St Louis Chicago San Francisco and New York plus local executives and real estate interest figures. The day ends noting Senator Heck's death opening a path for Carlisle toward the U.S. Senate.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Band
Denver
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kansas
Capitol Avenue
Interior Company
Capitol Building
Interior Heights
Fairview
Fort Russell
The
Normandie
HE Hinckley
WH Smith
Nickerson
WS Spencer
A Bastin
E F Andrews
I Rl Beal
E P Piper
C E Lungrew
W H Hughes
H W Millard
F McKinney
M Morton
J A Dunn
James Whitehall
O'Brien
Nashville
N Wycoff
Jacob
Kelso
Grand Island
J Draney
Essex Junction
B Campbell
J Cook
J H McKinney
John Howard
Kearney
C Oppenheim
Chicago
Metropolitan
Loggan
Dayton
Ohio
E Williams
Kansas City
Pelham
James
St. Joe
Inglefield
Sheridan
Wyo
Corcoran
Omaha
J McIntyre
C G Johnson
N Higgins
Julesburg
Neb
D Maynahan
North Platte
John Loughran
Fort Laramie
F H Armstrong
J A Graham
Hutchinson
Kas
P Hopkins
Albuquerque
Inter Ocean
ES Caster
Glens Ferry
Idaho
T Appleton
A A Everdeen
J] Greevey
J W Freeman
W C van Wort
C M Cottermand
A O'Brien
W P Tucker
C B Cane
J Wheeler
John R Smith
J F Willets
L E Turges
O Munson
A Sankey
A McDonald
D Caylor
B Whitney
Hay
B Phillips
G Courtland
W H Slinkley
C C Steinmetz
A Bennett
H Tratter
Frank L Shepard
H C Dickinson
P Warner
New Hampshire
E Witkosk
Dave Cohen
A H Rolley
J F Quinlan
Young
Pittsburg
L. V. Miner
D. S. Story
Theodore Hopper
St. Louis
Courant
HDPD
Merritt
Poerday
Cheyenne Realty
W. Allaway
Topeka
Will of George S. Pfeffer Probated
The will of George S. Pfeffer president of the academy of fine arts was probated today. It disposes of an estate of about 2 000 000 with 1 067 000 to be divided among public institutions.
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Pianeta
George S. Pfeffer
Academy of Fine Arts
Chinese Masonic Funeral in New York for Dr Yung Chee Yung
The body of Dr Yung Chee Yung a Mott Street Chinese physician was buried at Evergreen Cemetery with full Chinese masonry honors. A large crowd of Chinese followed the funeral procession to the grave.
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New York
Yung Chee Yung
Mott Street
Evergreen Cemetery
Carpenters Strike Ends As Arbitration Prevails
Cucaco May 6 The carpenters' council and the new boss carpenters' association signed yesterday's arbitration agreement ending the carpenters' strike. Meanwhile miners face a looming general strike of about 30,000 workers with 12,000 already out seeking a 7 percent per ton raise.
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Cucaco
Carpenters
Carpenters’ Council
Boss Carpenters’ Association
Venus
Wyoming in the Senate Delays and Passage Hinted
A New York Herald dispatch reports Democrats may block the bill under Senate rules but are not expected to force a talk to death. The Wyoming measure, backed by silver advocates delaying until Thursday, is set for a brief debate and likely pass the Senate tomorrow. Presid ential signing planned as Wyoming joins the states.
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Wastincron
New York Herald
Senate
Wyoming
Sisterhood of States
Defense Argues McCalla Court Martial Ends
On May 6 in New York the final day of the McCalla court martial heard defense counsel Choate contend the Walker charge was the sole basis for trial. Judge Advocate Garst then reviewed the case and closed the public hearing.
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New York
McCalla
Choate
Walker
Garst
Confessed His Crime From Berlin Bank Scandal
A letter from Joseph M. Hawley the fugitive member of Mather & Co. admits he lost bank funds in speculation. He states he is bound for Cuba. An investigation is under way and worst fears are raised.
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Berlin
Wis
Joseph M. Hawley
Mather & Co
Cuba
General Clarkson's Father Dies
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson and Mrs. Clarkson left Washington for Des Moines Louisiana after a telegram announced the serious illness of General Clarkson's father. He died shortly after midnight.
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General Clarkson
Washington
Clarkson
Maine Congressman proposes inter state liquor bill after court ruling
Congressman Boutelle of Maine introduces in the House an amendment to the interstate commerce act to prevent sale of intoxicating liquor in states where it is prohibited by law. The House adjourns after reading the journal to attend Senator Beek's funeral.
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Wasmacros
Boutelle
Maine
Supreme Court
the House
Beek
Denver Sunday Excursions Open Season on Colorado Lines
The article notes the excursion season beginning in Colorado with Denver as a hub. Railroads expect heavy spring and summer traffic, especially Sundays, as travelers seek mountain air and resorts. Cheyenne is highlighted for its mineral-rich area and anticipated growth.
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Denver
Colorado Lines
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