Fire destroys farm and family in Quebec village
Onezi Colorette the wealthy farmer of Viedittle St. Michel near Montreal woke at 4 30 am and an explosion tore through his frame house. He barely escaped as flames engulfed his wife and seven children, four girls and three boys, two bodies found outside, Mrs Colorette among the cremated remains. The village aided in the search as the roof collapsed and the fire burned itself out. Coleratte and family losses around 1000 dollars. The village is entirely French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onezine Coloretta
Viedittle
St. Michel
Montreal
Quebec
Hoe
Sacred Heart Convent
Sault Au Rocoliet
Colaretta
Coleratte
Colorette
Pra
Father Laporte
Colerstto
Josefh Staanley
Broadaway and
Newburg Street Railway
Cleveland
Ohio
Katixnine Drast
Zanesville
Doxyetty & Sons
Chicago
Armstrong Furniture Factory
Evansville
Inid
Liberty
Cisco
Cal
Targuty
American Wire,rod and Nail
Anderson
Ind
Weandbook
Petersburg
Lewis Stewart
John Dawson
Archer Griffn
Belloc Freres
San Francisco
Wilie
Johnston's Island
Knoxville
Tenn
George H. Pendleton
Germany
Cincinnati
James MeInross
Spirit Lake
Minn
James Evans
Okaboji Lake
Postono
Greenville
Texas
First National Bank
War Veteran Believed Dead Returns After Twenty-Eight Years
Fritz Jabusch, long mourned as dead, walks into his Oshkosh relatives after nearly 28 years away. Enlisting in 1802, he fought in a major 1863 battle, was left for dead, survived Libby Prison, then sailed as a seaman before earning a fortune and returning home to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Jabusch
Oshkosh
Mr. Jabusch
Jabuschhow
Libby
Atlantic
Mellon Transfers $22 Million Estate to Son Andrew Mellon
In Pittsburgh with a vast portfolio across wards and West, ex Judge Thomas A. Mellon transfers all real estate valued at about $22,000,000 to his son Andrew W. Mellon. The deed covers numerous dwellings and significant unimproved and Western properties, with assets split among other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Mellon
Pittsburg
Pann
Andrew W. Mellon
Mellon
Alb
Far West
Judge Mellon
Notable Figures and Generous Figures in Global Life
A fragment lists prominent figures across nations and fields. It mentions De Koncz of Germany who made 1,000,000 from anti-purine schemes, Secretary Tracy, ex-Senator Platt as schoolfellows, and Josefa Branson leaving most of his estate to his son Joseph. It notes Perry Belmont receiving the Legion of Honor, Bishop Commander, and various other public figures. It also reports deaths of Paul Nirweynn, and mentions lectures, travels, and charitable gifts including a 1,000,000 donation and a 100,000 rupee leper hospital fund in Bombay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kxonz
Germany
Jons D. Rocsisenten
Tracy
Platt Ware
Josefa Branson
Joseph
Anderson
Kansay
Jay Gould
America
Wiluins
D. Howrurs
Patrent
Angie Besant
Crrzr Justice Cours
Delaware
Legion of Honor
Franco
Perry Belmont
New York
Cuauncrey M. Derew
Europe
Representative Reypers
Philadelphia
William D. Kelley
Congress
Gregeral Benjamin F. Borner
Axpnew Lang
Exrenenk Wiilliam
Charles Gibson
St. Louis
Eowanp Buncess
National Museum
Washington
Tanner
Cuantes Exony Sulla
Magdeburg
Cantu Lusoniz
University of Christiand
Australia
New Mexico
New York Court
Ato Emory A. Storrs
Oaid
Huxley
Clengh
Nowaday
Bombay
India
Emvann Betvany
Massachusetts
Horhas
Sandwich Islands
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Frazer
Te Salta
Mt. Welmond
Congressional Daily Record 50th to 62nd Days Highlights
Senate and House proceedings list debates on Blair Educational bill and desertion pension, land office witnesses, and public buildings funding. Key items include Wyoming admission bill, construction of Salt Lake City building, and various city projects. Credits and votes noted for contested Arkansas seat, immigration investigations, and executive session on secret proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mimievota
Blair Educational
Plavid
Wilkon
Ano
Ahr
Sterling
Oakland
Cal
Chayenne
Wyo
Chester
Penn
Helena
Mont
Bridgeton
N. J
Baton Rouge
Fannton
Mass
Tacoma
Seattle
Walle
Walla
Call
Chandler
Mitchell
Danials
House
W H. Cate
Arkansas
L. P Featherston
My. Haugen
Committee On Elections
Alabama
Clark
Sho
Court of Claims
W. E. Woodbridge
Yons
Owen
Senate Committees On Immigration
House Committee On Immigration
United States
Congress
Bediow
New York
Secretary of War
Washington Aqueduct
Baker
Committee On Territories
Wyoming
Springer
Labor unrest and labor moves sweep the nation
Reports show widespread labor strife and organizing across states. Bills passed in New Jersey and Massachusetts target labor issues while unions push wages and conditions. Immigration bureau debates arise in Minnesota and Toledo hosts mass labor meeting.
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New Jersey
Colongd Mey
Dana
Wyo
Maryy
Bureau of Immigration
Minnesota
Toledo
Ohio
Massachusetts
Deep Creek
Mont
Sallors
George W. Reid
New York
Boston Capitalista
Lexington County
Iron Founders’ Association
San Francisco
Taye Typographical Union of
Hartford
Conn
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Rubber Workers’ Union
Framingham
Mass
Martin's Ferry
Knights of Labor
Greenav Masten Pownenty
Dover
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Iris
Strong Locomotive Company
Cincinnati
Dunkirk
N.Y
Chicago
Ship Carpenters and Calkers’ Union
Buffalo
N. C
Canada
European and American Theatre and Opera News Fragment
Reports on Buffalo Bill's London return in May and Miss Tuexins from Cleveland debuting in opera in June. Paris bans Bernhardt's Passion. Pierre, South Dakota simmers with a new $150000 theatre. Patri's Colorado trip delayed by storms. Wagner's Tannhauser score found in Zurich ruins. New tenor Tolbi spotted in Venice. Christine Nilsson retires from prima donna plans. Strauss signs Vienna tour with American impresario. Joseph Jefferson auction controversy notes charity gifts. Biographical note on Balvint's sociable yet English-fluent reputation among foreign actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miss Tuexins
Cleveland
Milano
Tux
Mme. Bernhardt
Paris
Pierre
South Dakota
Patri
Denver
Colorado
Tannhauser
Wagner
Zurich Theatre
Tolpi
Venice
Hig Voica
Italy
Nlecs
Mme
Christine Nilsson
Tytt Hin
Emann Strauss
Vienne
United States
Joseph Jefferson
Atlanta
Bionox BaLvint
Circus arrivals and fatal accidents stir the East
News from the Eastern and Middle States reports ShpwaNn Bannon's circus arriving in New York after a long English tour. It notes a fatal mining blast at Plymouth Penn and other deadly incidents including a fire at a New Jersey pottery works, a hanging in Danvers Mass, and a shipwreck near Gloucester. The item also covers political nominations in Rhode Island, a notable auction of trotters in New York, and various accidents and deaths across states.
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Middle States
SrowwaNn Bannon
New York
England
Providence
John W. Davis
John ‘Waters
Thomas Maddock & ‘Sons
Renton
N. J
Earl of Dunrzven
Valkyrie
Groven Cleveland
Andrew Carnegie
Beth Low
Henry Lb. Howland
Joseph ‘Rh. Choate
Carlisle
Penn
English
New Haven
Conn
Reuses Elgemuont
Cambron Mills
Shamokin
Winttan Bucknel
Philadel+phil
Bucknell College
Baptist c
de Ruyter
iWebster
Antwerp
Boston
Lighthouse Point
Mass
L. J. Rose
Los A Anteeles
Cal
Alcazar
New York State
New England
Mars
Davis
New Jersey
Abbott
Blanche
Gloucester
Grand Banks
Ron
Edward Fogarty
William Wilson
Nellis G. Thurston
Fatal Bay View wreck kills and injures many
A Chicago Express train split on Take Bhore road near Buffalo nine miles from the city. More than twenty injured and six killed, including Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Rochester and J. Swan a Galena porter. Mrs. Baucus of Rome was mortally injured while her husband J. D. Baucus, a Saratoga lawyer, died after tender moments with his dying bride as surgeons fought to save her.
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Bay View
Buffalo
N. Y
Stewart
Rochester
J. D. Baucus
Rome
Swan
Yoecelora Porter
John W
Lynn
Canton
Ohio
Joan T. Power
Pittsfield
Mass
Las Vollmas
Dunkirk
Hamburg
Galena
J. Swan
Porter Waldron
Fest
Jos. D. Baucus
Saratoga
Baucus
Phaniomo
N.Y
Mr. Stewart
King of Bridges Opens Forth Bridge in Edinburgh
The Forth Bridge over the River Forth in Edinburgh was opened by the Prince of Wales with a large ceremony. Crowds observed a holiday as engineers and railway directors attended. The bridge, begun in 1883 and completed after about seven years, spans just over a mile with viaducts adding half a mile. The 150 foot high spans allow vessel passage and use 30,000 tons of steel.
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Forth
Edinburgh
Scotland
Wales
Forth Bridge
Eiffel Tower
Paris Tower
St. Paul's Cathedral
Yay
Nisgara Bridge
Lendard
Crimba
Britannia Bridge
Lightning Aids Escape Of Five Prisoners From Alabama Jail
During a thunderstorm the Moulton Alabama jail was struck by lightning tearing the roof. The jailor failed to repair it and five prisoners escaped by using improvised blankets as steps to descend from the roof after obtaining a jail key and a file. One colored man charged with murder refused to escape, leaving only one prisoner inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Ala
Ile
Markets and prices from New York to Philadelphia edition
A mixed listing of futures and commodity quotes including cattle hogs butter eggs and grains. Prices appear for corn wheat oats rye and flax with regional notes from Watertown Philadelphia and Buffalo markets and references to livestock and dairy products.
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New York
Milch
Galves
Cherso—State Factory
Crisada
Watertown
Philadelthia
Penn
Chosve—Part Kha
Multiple Disasters and Political Moves Reported
A broad sweep of 19th century items notes fires in Kansas City and Beaufort County with deaths, a mine accident costing limbs, floods in Arkansas, rail collisions near Inland Nebraska, and a theater troupe traveling to Washington. International items include a Pan American Committee subsidy plea, a Bohemian grave demonstration, and a new German treaty via the East Africa Company. Other reports cover a London despatch on a Welsh mine explosion, a Cincinnati fire, a murder trial shooting, anti trust ruling, naval court actions, and political reshuffles in Hungary and Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Clark Crockery Company
Kansas City
Crantes Wintraus
Galena
Kap
Willams
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tut
Charles Gibson
Beaufort County
D.C
Walschan
Bohemia
Twe
United States
Naples
Duke of Aosta
Herr Vousey
Zanzibar
East Africa Company
Sim of
Browne & Wingrove
London
Mickors
Elassona
Turkey
Murcia
Spain
Morsa
Glamorgan
Wales
Yon Theatrical
Washington
National Capital
Metropolie
Bowman
McCalla
Enterprise
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Pennsylvania Railroad
DIED UNDER THE LASH TWO CHILDREN FUGITIVE MOTHER
In Tefton Georgia Mrs. Sarah Higgins is pursued by authorities as a fugitive from justice. Her two children died after being lashed by her. one died during the punishment and the other died overnight from scourging. She vanished the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Higgins
Tefton
National League formed and players league clash seen
The National Game forms a New York State League with Sam Crane as captain. Contracts are trimmed and players switch teams as the Players League gains support from unions. Training, exhibition games, and season plans stretch from April to October amid reorganizations and cross league tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Crane
Gore
New York
Carrain—Kiwina
Tuk Central Labor Union
New York City
Keefe
Princeton College
Riley
Columbus
England
Axios
Nin
Florida
Hytcurnson
Chicago
Sed Crane
Ths
Pittsburg
Championsiavy Sigan
Ta Warrisburyg
Pen
Middle States
Tun Players League
Tas Players' League
Presidents Young
Cleveland
March Agricultural Report Shows Corn and Wheat Flows
The Department of Agriculture outlines March figures on corn and wheat. It notes 45 percent of corn in growers hands at 970 million bushels and 5 percent in wheat at 30.9 million bushels, with corn production reaching a record for March and high home use. It compares last decade’s averages, discusses merchantable corn value, and cites limited exportable supplies while warning high prices are needed to move reserves. It also touches on wheat stock distribution and notes rising consumption and mortality statistics tied to consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
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Ri Cox
McCate
Buda
Bhar Place
Tur
William Mr. Marine
Baltimore
William D. Burchinal
Milton G. Urner
Naval
Cecil J. Karsner
Baltishards
Alfred C. Barwick
Burlington
Edward C. Duncan
Beaufort, N. C
John PF. Patty
New Orleans
William Smith
Vorellrn
Avagany
Austria
Anianas Gixcoux
Lugland
South Africa
Republic
Weisssufels
Saxony
Bevin
Rattovno Axpurza Palacio
Venezuela
Lisbon
Socialista
Kutais
Mason Wriswann
Peel
East Africa
Mozambique
Goa
Deflor
Tie Chinew
the King OF Bridges
Firth of Forth
TIS Markets
Nob
Grant Norton
Bralkeman Canada Miller
Pan-American Congress
Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Stern, Mayer & Co
Bill Allen
Witherford
Boelcher
Stemeer County
W. Vo
Dillon
St. Loui
Iroquois
Port Townsend
Wash
Nonru Carnot
Chaves
iex-Voxannssaan Taussse
Kentucky
Kincaid
Capitol
Taulbee
Tun House Military Committee
Torsiy-Genral
Minner
Charles D. Baker
White House
Toronto City
Counc
Hes
Women's Congress
Unitad
Hrnk von Tisza
Great Tiberal
Wan
Hungary
Count von Szapary
Jacobs Ol
Victoria
Tex
Tewas-in-dell
Jacobs
Gow
Ae Son
Davootsre
Charles A. Vodeler CO
Mads
Herowith
Ethene
Goria
Feige
Bil Onze
Glornre
Siverein
Archilect
Gould
Buenos Ayres
Tory
Tenney
Ngw
Detfort
Stati Treasure Noland
Luo
Pexun
Iertain
Trepidumie
Yucatan
Aipciecat
Rio Janeiro
Hatin
Pure
Sartos
Pernambuco
Brasil
Albwenahee
Paresturg
Alahama Payer
Eourge
Mond
Marshalltown
Iowa
Flood
Galt Rheims
Santa Crank
South Norwalk
Hood
Alldeugemia
Lowell
Seare Mender
Cortina
OPIUM
VAL NS
Lebanon
Louk
Leonard
Department of Agriculture
All Drugalsta
Wall
Fy J. Cheney & Co
EJ. Cienzy & Co
Ein Cinna
Slateen
Ila Lone
Consumpton
Chen
Plores
Sago
Riumany Hog
Englandi
Tanslli
Dr. Isnag Thomtun
Murray
Pensions
Advan Aia
Hinton
Batne
Soman Ty Ee Aeguses
Pate
Syza
mallosaMerere
It Scheer Max
Pant, Minn
Chichester
Dupe Ones Eee Co
Madlion Fan
Tilly
Doren Big
AAI AM
Amsterdam
Ils Svang¢sazteal Co
Woran
Sbage
Nts
Ely
Warren Atex
DR. Tobias
Liniment
Tlon
Iike
Scott
D. McDanielt
Nurray Street
Jones
Binghamton
Gasex & Sons
Hoebmless
Koehleh
Ila Luo
Loree Denier Horsee
Isaac Moses & Bro
Lrooklyn
Kew Lork
and Exchange Stables
Easton Ps
DR. Schenck
Vandrake
Jills
Beatles Orgacia
Ye. Sr. Schenck
CIA
J.h.schanck
Oulmonig
H.schenck
Dizaano
Andipien
Rere Tor
J. Hamilton Ayers
Kin Wook
Panz
Mhalder
Paul V
Abpeanranco
Sens Postpall
Portage Tampa
Leonard &I
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