Disastrous Grand Rapids Fire Destroys West Bridge Street
A major blaze in Grand Rapids Michigan this afternoon wiped out about 150000 dollars in property. The fire began in a paint shop and, driven by a gale, consumed a large business district on West Bridge Street. Sixty buildings burned as the Fire Department fought the flames, with only the Star Mills and Bridge Street Bridge saved. Several firms suffered heavy losses including Lewis Martin Scribner Bros D G Arnett Thum Scott and A J Rose Parmenter Thur man. Insurance is estimated at 50 000 to 60 000. the full loss remains unconfirmed. In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania a morning fire destroyed James Bown and Son machine shops on Wood Street with losses around 65000 and wider damage to adjacent properties. total losses expected near 80000.
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Derrott
Mren
Grand Rapids
Mich
West Bridge _ street
Havey's
Turner's
Martin’s
Hibbard’s
Star Mills
Bridge Street Bridge
Abreut
Lewis Martin
Scribner Bros
D. & G. Arnett
Thum & Scott
Druggist
A. J. Rose
Parmenter & Thurman
Gents
Neods
B. H. Thalheimer
McCullem Bros
Loss of Life in Port Le Pre Aux Storm At Sea
A heavy storm off Port Le Pre Aux New Brunswick caused multiple boat losses with several crews missing. One Musquash crew boat found sunk this morning. fears grow for additional fatalities as searches continue.
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Pte Mz
Port le Pre Aux
N. B
Aix
le Pre Aux
Defaulter Allegedly Owes 200000 in Stock Speculation Case
San Francisco June 20 John Miller secretary of the Contract & Finance Company C P R was arrested on the train at Marysville and moved to San Francisco by special train. Rumor says he defrauded about 200000 tied to stock speculation with the company remaining reticent.
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San Francisco
John Miller
Contract & Finance Company
Marysville
Chicago Communists Picnic Ends Quietly After Fatal Shooting
In Cutcaco on June 20 the Communist gathering featured incendiary speeches but no clear plan for future action. A young foreigner named Waller attended and was fatally shot in the shooting gallery by an unskilled marksman.
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Cutcaco
Waller
Rights of Authors Letter from Charles Reade to Disraeli
Charles Reade defends his remarks on American and British copyright policy. He opposes the American legislature for denying international copyright and argues publishers’ self interest, national ties, and the potential for true international protection benefiting both sides. He clarifies his stance toward American publishers and their varied positions on international copyright.
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Disraeli
London
Etuepil
Internation Tenth
America
Great Britain
United States
Bret Harte
United
Busstachten
American rights at stake in Fleet Street and Wall Street
A cryptic note from Loxprow dated May 27 1875 argues American rights are a bugbear and could be worth much or little. It contemplates publishers buying them in Fleet Street and Wall Street for half their value.
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Fleet Street
Wall Street
Loxprow
Political notes from newspapers on party platforms and figures
A survey of Democratic and Republican discussions notes mixed reactions to party platforms. It cites Pendleton and Thurman for President, mentions Ohio and Baltimore politics, the salary grab controversy with Mr. Beck, and Maine Governor candidate Gen Selden Connor’s acceptance speech emphasizing public good, taxation, temperance, and economy.
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Beck
United States Senate
Eck
Louisville
McGarrahan
Louisville Commercial
Selden Connor
Maine
Paris Assembly Portraits Thiers Favre Wallon and Others
Paris correspondence sketches the French Assembly's informal style and the varied figures who shape policy. Thiers appears accessible yet influential, while Wallon balances education reform with a demanding schedule. Other listed leaders include Favre, Picaris, Ro uher, Decazes, and Duval among a debating, partisan backdrop.
Waste and neglect at the cottage hearth
The article laments kitchen waste and neglect in a cottage setting. It notes silver spoons used for scraping kettles, spices left uncovered losing strength, potatoes and sproots left to spoil, brooms not hung, knives heated, flour wastefully sifted, bread dough stuck to pans, clothes drying torn, sun-dried barrels, and saltless meat spoils. It urges better care and reuse of leftovers.
Weather Report for Crncmatt June 20 Evening Observations
Local meteorological report provides daily means of temperature pressure humidity rainfall and wind direction for June 20. Observations show cloudy Milwaukee 63 clear Montreal 60 fair Nashville 60 and New Orleans 72 with temperatures varying through the day and winds from the east.
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Wea
Milwaukee
Montreal
Nashville
New Orleans
New York
Eamaeie
Eoaeeschburg
Ormommatt
War DeraRruart
Orrite
Korr
Washieton
Eastern
Middle States
Lower Lakes
South Atlantic
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Missouri Valleys
Upper Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Missouri River
Warwick and Elmyood Collars Closely Resemble Mnep
The Warwick and Elmyood collars closely resemble Mnep with the only noticeable difference being a better fit and appearance.
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Warwick
Radway's Regulating Pills Advertised for Constipation Relief
The notice touts Radway's Regulating Pills as a cure for costiveness and chronic constipation. It claims rapid results supported by testimonials and wide medical acceptance. Sold by druggists at 25 cents per box, coated with sweet gum and tasteless.
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Radway
Marriages and Notices From June 16 1875 N J and Labette City
Fragmented wedding notices list names William H Wright Mary wane Howell Gano George H Covert Hattie B Hunnewell Powell Atkins Annie Baker Labette City Kansas and Cincinnati with references to Rev W Gore Rev P T Rhm and dates June 16 17 1875 in Camdinsville Labette City and Cincinnati events.
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Oano-Wetetetey
New Jerusalem
William H. Wright
Mary W. Wane
Howell Gano
Covert — Hunnewell
Chitin
Camuinsville
W. Gore
George H. Covert
Hattie B. Hunnewell
Powell—Atkins
Annie
T. and
Elisabeth Atkins
Slaughter—Baker
Labette City
Kansas
Amanda C. Baker
Cincinnati
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Semmes
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Payne
Cox
Bill Allen
Columbus Journal
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The
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Thiers
D’ Anduffret Pasquier
Europe
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Assembly
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Picaris
Wallon
France
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Rouher
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Grand Union
G. F
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Cd&lym
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WM. Ross
Rasorder
Queen City Club
Grand Hotel
Edgar M. Johnson
York
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Fairchild & Cummings
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Cummings
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Doughty
Walnut Hills
Louisa F
Geo. E. Doughty
Walnut Hills M. E
Epply’s, Cor
Plum
Ninth
Pees Theresa
Rebecca J
Edn H. Hall
Richmond Street
Kla4yer
John Henry Klayer
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Wm. Meyer
Twelfth Street
McCloud
Newport
James M. McCloud
John A. McCloud
York and
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T. J. O’ Hara
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Bootay Moras
St. Patrick's Church
Jones
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Prince George’s County
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Indianapolis (Ind
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Book Trade
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State of
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Cincinnati Enquirer
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McIlvaine
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Rex
Gilmore
Supreme Court
Yaple
Surf Court of Cincinnati
Cox, Muock
Wilstach, Baldwin & Co
Race St
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Phil. Press
the Galaxy
Justin McCarthy
Nora Perry
Alexandre Dumas
Albert Rhodes
Alice M. Wellington
Abner W. Colgate
Théo
Grenville Murray
W. ©. Brownell
Mary B. Dodge
Leah
Annie Edwards
Hendy James, Jr
Bunker Hill
Laurce Poyntz
Richard Grant White
Philip Quibbet
Sheldon & CO
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West Fourth Street
St. Paul’s
Dress Goods, &C
Hamburg
John Shillito
Lewis & Livingston
Race
Miami& Erie Canal
Toledo
Young & Backus
Epp
Decker Brothers
DH. Baldwin & CO
Music and Music Books
Eben Tourjee
Loreley
Mendelssohn
Doz
Lowell Mason
Curtis and Behr
Oliver Ditson & CO
Chas
New England Musical Bureau
E. Tourbjee
Music Hall
Boston
8 & CO
J. Benckenstein & CO
E. Cor
Pearl and
Walnut Streets
Averiox
Philadelphia
Put-In-Bay House
Put-in-Bay
Deer Park Hotel
O.R. R
John Dailey
Glades Hotel
Oakland
Jamestown
Chautauqua Lake
Eeks House
F. K. Alvord
Island Lodge House
Wells Beach
W. A. Worcester & CO
Keen House
Boston & Maine
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Willard's
Lee D. C
Congress Hall
Cape May
Pavilion
Wellboro
N.H
Liberty
Nts
Providence
Steamboat
Wallace
Fitzgerald
Sylvester Hand & CO
West Fifth
Gs Lillaiade
de Lilly
Jeli Ly
Grandin Avenue
Joseph Longworth
WM van Vleck
Mead
Third
Railroads
Baltimore & Ohio
Marietta & Cincinnati
B. R. Co
Washington
A. Ana Street
W. W. Peabody
Wall St
NEW York Stock Exchange
Jaques
CON
Ce Ee
Bandays
M. Cae Leen Aston
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