Fire kills child in East Buffalo home blaze
Burrato New York June 20 Fire last night destroyed part of Joseph Merewski's East Buffalo home. Sophia ten died at a hospital this morning. Five children Mary twelve Brown five Veronica three Cecilia eight remain on hospital cots with slim recovery chances. Merewski also hospitalized with burns.
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Burrato
N. Y
Joseph Merewski
East Buffalo
Sophia
Mary
Brown
Veronica
Cecilia
Lightning Fatality in Farmersville Field Plow Death
During a thunderstorm, Christian Gonalt known as Chris Minoekin was killed by lightning while plowing near Farmersville. A search of his clothing revealed about $25,000 in cash on his person, indicating a miner's life.
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Christian Gonalt
Chris Minoekin
Farmersville
Debs Endorses Public Ownership Platform
In an interview Eugene V. Debs discusses socialist aims including free silver and public ownership of industries. He cites constituting support for mines wells and utilities under public control, reduced work hours, and unemployed relief via public works financed by credit.
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Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Nomination confirmations listed by U S Senate
The Senate confirmed a slate of nominees including Stewart L. Woodford of New York as minister to Spain Levi M. Willits of Minnesota as collector of customs for the district of Duluth Clinton C W Tuttle of Indiana as district Alaska commissioner Aurice D O Connell of Iowa as solicitor of the treasury Clarence I Chaffee of Nebraska as a Missouri River commissioner
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New York
Migester
Spain
Levi M. Willits
Minnesoota
Callector Jos Cusoms
Duluth
Clinton Ic. W. Tuttle
Columbia City
Ind
Pickwick Hotel Fire Damages Building Annexes
A fire early this morning at the Pickwick Motel complex including gate and annexes at 119 and 128 atréct and adjacent structures damaged a building occupied by W. H. Moore with fishing gear. The fire response involved emergency crews and investigations continue.
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Fire at Pickwick Hotel Leaves Few Guests Safe
A fire at the Pickwick Hotel resulted in few guests present escaping without injury. Estimated property loss reaches 160000 dollars, fully insured. Frank Johnson and his wife, visiting Mr. Johnson's parents, Mr. J. F. Johnson, have returned to their Cambridge City home.
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Frank Johnson
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J. F. Johnson
Cambridge City
Treasury balance and notices in Washington June 19
Treasury reports available cash of 231 784 649 dollars and gold reserve of 144 491 698 dollars. Dorbin lunch with Senator Fairbanks then to New York. Mesara Nowlin and Conner of Indiana leave for home. Fairbanks and Representative Overstreet meet Assistant Secretary Day to push for Dr. S A Elbert appointment. Pension Office details H S Smith as field examiner in Columbus Indiana.
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Snow blankets the Sierra with heavy falls across regions
Visitors today will witness glorious climate as heavy snow covers the Sierras. Cascade records five inches while Cisco and Summit report four inches each. Truckee also reports snowfall. Carson City sees a cold night with a 36 degree low, a 22 degree fall from the previous night.
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Sierras
Batch's Poverty Rumor Fails to Win Women's Heart
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote mocks Batch for lacking money, suggesting poverty kept him from securing a partner. The remark frames wealth as the barrier to romance.
Lively St Denis Convention Preparations Draw Delegates
Delegates and prominent Republicans gathered at the St Denis hotel last night for the convention. Notables from Madison Brownstown Greensburg and North Vernon attended amid band concerts funded by landlord Tuttle. Rumors of dark horses circulated as George W Allison and C W Lee drew interest and enthusiasm ran high.
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Vevey
J. C. Batchler
Vernon
Tom McNutt
Madison
C. L. Copeland
H.W. Cobb
Aurora
W. Wallingford
Greensburg
W. H. Matthews
F. W. Sfields
Brownstown
C. J. Roberts
Marcus Sulzer
Tom Davidson
O. C. Elder
Greensb Rg
F. Caskey
J.C. Cope
North Vernon
Supreme Court
Charles Renny
St. Denis
George W. Allison
Brown County
Wood Branham Wood wedding at Central Christian Church
Miss Nannie Branham and Edward Tao Wood of Chicago wed at noon in Central Christian Church. Ceremony by Pastor J F Pounds with music by E M Karl Schneider. The bride, a noted violinist, and several pupils attended. the couple to reside in Chicago at 4915 Champaign Avenue.
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Nannie E Branham
Edward Tao ‘Fon Wood
Chicago
Shurch
Alkeit
Nyiv J. EK. Pounds
EM. Karl Schneider
Promising Promoter Daughter Seeks Moral Support
A clipped exchange shows Mrs. and Yenkets Statesman debating a daughter's ambitions as a musician. The dialogue hints at family pressures and hopes for a future in music within a community paper snippet.
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Domestic Oppression Measured in Idle Five Minutes
Quote captures a moment of domestic strain as Puck quips about leisure being scarce and the mother’s tasks intruding on rest. The brief exchange highlights everyday friction and humor in a household dynamic.
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Popper
Puck
Debs’s Blip and Labor Wealth Claim Rebuttal
The New York Tribune notes Debs erred in saying wealth comes only from labor, manual and meritorious. It comments that he has thrived economically on labor's voice rather than its toil, reflecting on his public statements.
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New York Tribune
Baseball Game Tonight Between Red Stockings and Franklin Teams
Public notice invites attendance at a Base Ball game at the Park today featuring the Red Stockings against Franklin. Also reported is the death of the infant child of Mr and Mrs George Lacy last night with a funeral to be announced later.
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Red Stockings
George Lacy
Streetcar Extents and City Notices Stir Indianapolis
A flood of local chatter covers street car extension talks to East Columbus and Garland Brook Cemetery. the city eyes Maple Grove growth, Highland Avenue, and Seventeenth Street as crowds gather. Allen Palmer’s feed mill runs despite hard times as fashion and lunch spots lure visitors. Local officials plant a bandstand at St Denis Hotel for delegates and public music.
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Highland Avenue
Maple Grove
Decoration Committee Chooses Strong Chicago Convention Team
The committee on decorations for the republican convention today selected well by placing the right men in key roles. John A. George reports sales of custom wheels to Prof Carnagey Judge Hord Q J Nobilett and Win Nagle including a Monarch and Arrow models signaling prosperity. A bicycle riding school run by trained instructors at J A is noted.
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Hord
Q. J. Nobilett
Nagle
Local notes from Becks Grove and city visitations
Elisha Philips of Becks Grove visits the city on Monday while Marcus R. Sultzer of Madison IA attends a convention. Frank Lucas and sister Elizabeth travel to Indianapolis. R W Prather displays a singing birds collection in his saloon window. Beet sugar drives California policy on Hawaii annexation. H B Smith, special examiner, located in Columbus Indiana. Hege & Co install new floor for Joseph Erwin residence. Beck’s cigar store to move in. George Eripps to manage. A countryman’s horse broke shafts at Big 4 depot. Emma Snively travels to Cayuga Lake for summer. Davidson & Henderson received a metallic casket for Tyeha Jackson’s burial at Burnsville. Board of Equalization sessions open with several county officials listed. Democrats eye August 10 special election to fill district vacancy. Report mentions threats and assaults on Griffin, Wilber Robinson, and Geo Shipman. Brown’s attack suspect in Reformatory at Jeffersonville. Voigt’s Colorado misdeed repaid fare confession raises legal questions.
The Split in the Party and Political Rumor
A fragmented note on the Prohibition party split and Mr. Bryan’s rumored ouster before 1900. The Republications and Democratic party dynamics loom as potential silver Republican nominations are discussed amid national speculation.
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Prohibition Party
Bryan
Indianapolis
Jonrov
Woman Declines to Act When Pressed by Force
A man asks what a woman would do if forced to kiss. She replies she cannot act and admits she would do nothing. The scene notes she is no Hercules and will not resist in that moment.
Bicycle Contest Votes Cast for Star Prize Wheel Winner
A list records votes cast for Columbus residents in the Star’s prize wheel contest. Names such as Susie Coons Lou Stadler Emma Moore and others appear with vote counts, including Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Kate Rubbotto and Jessie Mead among those noted as voting or listed. Some entries show unclear or scattered figures and a withdrawn line remains at the end.
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Susie Coons
Lou Stadler
Emma Moore
Ceeess
Amit Tooley
Dot Matthews
Jessie McLeod
Dune Vurig
al Hatlico May
Kate Rubbottow
Hazel Gysie
Bertha Lay
Seevecsnes
Ivy Dunlap
Maud. Beile
Jessie Mead
Indiana neighbors gather as travelers pass through town
Henry Davie returns to Indianapolis after visiting family here. Joe Sackman paints a house in Jonesville. Commissioner Wertz arrives from Granner. W. W. Griffith and family travel from Seymour. George Marndy, once near Centiusburg, arrives with armfuls of gunk grips and jags. John Tomkins of Chicago and Mrs Mary Tomkins on Fifth Street are in town. Henry Marey of Edinburgh rides the main line south. H. T. Spain, piano man from Indianapolis, visits. Miss Emma Jolly of Garding City stops in. Miss Nellie Bradford visits friends near Sweet Ireland. Mrs Calmer Bradford, at her uncle's bedside in Howard county, returns home.
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John Tomkins
Chicago
Mary: Tomkins
Fifth Street
Henery Marey
Edinburg
Waas
H. T. Spain
Indianapolis
Emma Jolly
Garding City
Fourth Congressional District Convention Opens At City Hall
Delegates gather in Des Moines for the Fourth District convention to nominate a candidate for the late William W. Yolian. The event starts at ten o'clock at City Hall with candidates quartered at Hotel St. Dennis. The hall decorations honor President McKinley’s victory.
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Ss. Yolian
City Hall
St. Dennis
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