Engineer Root's Narrow Escape From Forest Fire Train
The account of Engineer James Root who guided a doomed Duluth train through raging forest fires near Hinckley Minnesota. With Fireman Jack McGorwan they sheltered at Skunk Lake amid smoke and flames, rescued by local crews, then survived on water and heat as attendees perished. Root describes the harrowing four hours in water, the fire’s sweep, and the eventual rescue and homecoming.
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Root
James Root
Ike
White Boar-Bake
Man
Boblack
Go'slonk
Banning Avenue
Volco
Duluth
Garleton
Jack McGorwan
Omnion
Hinckley
Marne
Grasa
Paco
Jock
Skuokako
Jack
Jake
Nory
Skunk Lake
Inglance
Mission Creek
Engin
Pine City
Eusiness
Governor nominee Kent named by New Hampshire convention
Eastern and Middle States convention at Concord nominated Colonel Henry C. Kent for Governor. Reports from Pittsburgh show executions and trials, with multiple political and industrial developments across New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A severe storm and drought affected the region, bringing water shortages and power outages.
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Middle States
New Hampshire
William Astor
Lintlett
Borrowa
Braddock Manufacturing
Pennsylvania
Trorld
Chester
Poon
Guernan
Davis Forsht
Lock Havdn
Dobbs Ferry
New York
Nehtalar Willan Smith
Newark
N. J
Hoosno Tunnel
North Adams
Mass
Willam Turpony
Fort Edward
George Minoick
Fitchburg
Word
Genrat Surenixren
Pittston
Penn
Tar Lexow Committee
New York Police Department
Meakim Fi
Marz
Henry B. Clowes
Adraroes
Unclear fragmentary late news items from New York and abroad
A garbled late news snippet notes tar steamer Portin arriving in New York with part of the Cook Green land party and a collision with Dora M. Freeney whose crew perished. It mentions a New York State Political convention, a farmwife shooting in Roseman Oregon, sugar growers, disease outbreaks in Russia, and large fires in North Africa and southern France with cholera deaths in Russia last week.
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Portin
New York
Cook Greenland
Dora M. Freeney
People's Party
Saratoga
N.Y
B. Matthewa
Buffalo
Movsiaoraan
Burcesax
Roseman Orogon
Robert Hing
North Africa
France
Itussia
Bliss Sets Record in Paced Mile at Meumplen Pars
Bliss broke the paced mile record with a 1 52 05 time at the Meumplen Pars track, aided by three tandem teams including Githens and Camales. Previous marks were 1 054 5 for the tally and 120 65 for the three quarters, set at Waltham by Hee Tyler.
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Bliss
Blylay
Bliss Fo Vo
Meumplen
Springe Fuld
Mass
Bleyely
Meidentally Flowers
Githens Amt Camales
Cooper Ant Siyte
Arnoldamt Warren
Waltham
Hee
Tyler
Bills
Megelista
Pavod Hatridle
Stert
German Victory at Kilwa Defeat Costs 109 Dead
A German victory repulsed a native assault on Kilwa Azetes on September 7. About 2100 natives attacked after two hours of fighting. German forces reported 109 dead and wounded combined, with fatalities and injuries cited amid unclear details. The report ends amid garbled wording.
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Kilwa
Azetes
Lad Geran
Septembers Decline in Crop Conditions Reported by Agriculture
The September agricultural report shows declines in corn and barley conditions with corn at 63.4 from 63.1 in August and 95 in July. Wheat, oats, rice, tobacco, apples, potatoes, and clover see mixed results across states, while fodder abandonment rises in eight states to 15.5 million acres from 40.9 million planted.
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Statiatician
Minnesota
Towa
Missouri
Kanaag
Nebraska
South Dakota
In- Mans
Ilnois
Wisconsin
Tews
Kanana
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Ohio
Michigan
Athell
Town
Nobraka
North Dakota
California
Oregon
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Tennessee
West Virginia
Kentucky
Texas
Western Dairy
Goodte Prime
Toprimo
Brato & Penn—Presh
Lima
Cal
Cape Co
Koo
Pacific Coast
Cholea
Jersey
Russia
Helmholtz dies in Berlin at seventy three
Professor Herman Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz, famed German physiologist and physicist, died in Berlin at age 73 from a paralytic attack. Born August 31, 1821 in Potsdam, he rose from a gymnasium instructor’s son to leading scientist, receiving the Copley Medal and foreign academy memberships.
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Herman Louis Ferdinand i Wolmholtz
Berlin
Germany
Herman Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz
Potsdam
Prussia
Caroline Peon
England
Ber- No
Tie
Academy of Fine Artant
Konlesberg
Hitldborg
Ilo
Copley
Royal Society of London
French Academy
William
Whinh
Finnlly
Imperial Technical Institute of Ihysics
Charlottesberg
Department of the Interior
Melmholtz
Ngure
Hulmhboltz
Tod Pressnta
Peatas, Molohott
Kogibh
Hene Har Stene
Hehinholts
Labor Strikes and Unions Roil Wider Industries Across Regions
Extensive labor actions and union activity ripple through multiple sectors and countries. Reports cite 240,000 unionized workers in Grnstangling, shifts by box makers and carpenters, and a broad 1691 organized carpenters’ effort. New York oyster hiring and Dutch factory activity hint at price and wage pressures, while Sayhor Day is celebrated nationwide for the first time. A Nova Scotia engineer dies in a locomotive incident. ongoing attempts curb price rises with a Boston labor policy debate.
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Italy
Bakers
Ec Sha Wook
Neb
Inerwastuy
Alza
Ovke Liwl
Atrikis Nyaltigt
New York
Amsterdam
Holland
Brooklys
Kalyn
Wyoming
Boston
Prieus
Manchester
Brotherhood of Loro
Firanen
L Aw
Ogyntury
Cleveland team retools as season nears
A jumble of names and moves from the era shows Cleveland and Pittsburgh eyeing stronger lineups. Reassignments and retirements ripple through teams, with Boston and New York noted for shifting rosters. The league narrative points to stronger pitching, fading stars, and looming competition as 1894 approaches.
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Dostox
Nories
Cleveland
Jeeset
Pittsburg
Bnoorsys
Rolonsot
Stundid
Gilbert
Thedgeburg
Caxzzur
Boston
Bnoortry
Merritt
Cinalunatl
Laonaxon
Brooklyn
Cleveland Texam
Prrranuro
Te Waahington
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Mda
Hrerne
Pitta Pursy
Anotholy Murphy
Baaxnact Ia
Connecticut
Glasscock
Fornstaney
Tarzan
Philadelphias
Uetlo
Lim
Navy Veterans Parade in Allegheny Draws Record Turnout
Large procession of National Association of Naval Veterans in Pittsburg and Allegheny, led by Commander-In-Chief Adams, featured over 40 000 marchers, bands, and a Mascot Daisy Little. Diverse state contingents, lavish decorations, and veteran escorts accompanied by the Navy Reserves and Boys in Blue. Parade ended at Allegheny County Court House with convention in order. debate over continuing the national encampment feature due to strain on aging veterans.
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Adamal
National Association of Naval Veterans
Smithford Street
Cedar Avenue
Allegheny
Sons of Veterans Guard
Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Pennsylvania
Citizens’ Committee
Naval Reserves
National Guam of Pennsylvania
G. W. Robinson
Ostonia
Attfendon
Daisy Little
Cincinnat
Mary A. Logan
Columbus
Ohio
Brooklyn
Allegheny County Court House
Pittsburg
Historia Mouonziholn Howse
Company A
Wittallon Naval Reserves
Guard of Honor
Adams
GA. 1
Naly
Wisconsin
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New July
Malone
California
Rhode Islant
New Hampshire
Vermont
Potomac
Virgims
North Carolina
Maryland
Nebraska
Michigan
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
Delaware
Minnesota
Missuri
Oregon
Kentucky
West Virginia
South Dakota
Washingtons
Alaska
Arkansas
New Mexico
Utah
Florida
Montana
Texas
Idaho
Arizona
Georgia
Alabama
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Indiana
Pardo
Pat- 805
Glynta
Allegheny Park
Red Cross
Kentusky
Cennrat Adams
Lincoln
Larne County
O. A. TL
Mississippi Governor faces US charges over forged bank notes
Governor Stone, Auditor Stong, Treasurer Evans, and others are accused by Special Agent Barns of conspiring to issue and circulate forged United States currency on June 15, 1894. The case involves printing and counterfeiting notes, with potential penalties up to five thousand dollars or fifteen years in prison, as the matter proceeds through court.
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Penitentury
Big Arcent
Campball
Mississippi
William J. Barns
United States
Stenn Aald
Chinese and Japanese forces clash in Korean theater
Despatches report Japanese and Chinese forces in northern Korea engaged with heavy fighting. Chinese troops repelled near Sulkwan and Gazin, while Japanese advances push toward Gazin and Yoran. Wounded and dead numbers cited, including captains and officers, as ships and dockyards suffer.
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Shanghai
Korea
Bhanghal Siya
Hiyol
Chen Yuen
Ovei
Japan
Nagnanki
Snpnacid
Yar
Marino
Iloshima
Inrga
Contra
Chen
Tormosa
Wroesel
Chetung
Gofuty
Keewhaarl
Tsatnr
Lorop
Gulf of
Pe-Chi-L
Caineas
Shanzhai Orp Boloy
Bhanghal
Count of Paris Death Marked by Intestinal Obstruction
The Count of Paris died at Stowe House in London shortly before eight. Death attributed to intestinal obstruction and exhaustion. His son Louis Philippe and other relatives were present. the report traces lineage and events from 1833 through the late 19th century, noting exile, military service in Virginia, and restitution of Orleans property.
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Paris
Stowe Hous
London
Mme
Nhlo Tse
Lons Philippe
Albert d'Orleans
Carte de Paris
Dug d'Orleans
Louis Philipp
Klass
Park
Tle
Virginia
Delumaridio
Europe
Listitho Comte du
Conte de Gambor
Leriinsista
Aeks
Comte de Parly
Lila
Frenne
Murderers Hanged in Terney City July 18 1998
A chaotic report claims Bernard Altenberger was hanged at 10:61 for the murder of Kutta Stapp of Rome New York, with referenced confusion on timing and details. The article also notes Wesley Wicener hanged for another murder at Bizzin Perk and mentions accusations of faulty defense.
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Terney City
Bernard Altenberger
Kutta Stapp
Rome
N.Y
Elouk Aum
Gaygur Sablieger
Zotclerk
Lippiusote
Tilt
Mienberg
Wis
Evar
Elogk
Dei
Loagsland
Altenberger
Katie Rupp
Jersey City
Marie
Bain
Mount Hally
Noo
Wesley Wicener
Warner
Scientific curiosities and discoveries from the era
A miscellany notes advances and observations from science history including new devices for hearing in rooms, insect and plant observations, ideas on air energy and vibration, sun rays reaching planets, rust formations on Mount Washington, edible fungi expert claims, electrical weaving in Germany, and the Keply motor principle proposing energy release by air vibration.
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Japa
Lieberkahn
Nyston
North Sea
Mount Washington
Charles Medlvaine
Germany
Ball
Ireland
Vathor Hehl
Vicous
France
England
Australia
Shaggy bone mushroom appears yearly in yard turf
A curious annual crop emerges in late September and persists to November. The shaggy bone mushroom Coprinus comatus grows in grass, starts white egglike, then brown, with shaggy black gills, and finally a black inky paste that fades to a white stalk. It is edible when white or pink and can be broiled fried or stewed.
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Harper’s Magazine
Leaves and Rainwater Drainage in Plant Leaves
A study notes how plants manage excess moisture. Leaves use transpiration, sleeping positions, and water channels at leaf edges to shed rain. Experiments show glossy rounded leaves retain moisture longer, while pointed and draped tips speed runoff.
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T. Stahl Hay
Botanic Gardens
Buttenzorg
Stahl
Flour Brands Discarded Across Time in Mills
New York Journal notes a shift in flour branding as older brands disappear due to improvements in milling. Four official grades remain patent extra fancy fancy and choice with patent described as superfine. Trade remains, but grade reflects flour quality standards across cities.
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New York
New York City Sees Busy Midwinter News Sweep
A chaotic list of global updates floods the page from Gartronara to New York City. Reports mention a new eight story hotel in Atlanta, tax campaigns in Hawaii, drought losses in New York farms, and the opening of a modern Criminal Court House in New York. The Midwinter Fair surplus heads to about 320,000 while ocean cable progress continues in New York Bay.
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Gartronara
India
Curogo
Sone Barrary
Chomltz
Gor Danco
Ecuador
Dontis
Ireland
Amentcam Securities
London
Atlaxta
Goldaya
Tax Salvation Army
Hawaiian Islands
New York
Obicago
Texas
Curtesz
Japsmonod
China
Sinox
New York Bay
Commersial Cavly Company
California
Feanrxo Plonro-Pacomdnis
Exizanera H.W. Lonp
South Berwick
Mra T. de Witt
New York City
Jy Ax
Dartsell
Iome
Ares
Irene Taylor
South Acton
Mass
Mfassachusetts Historical Society
Tragic Redwood Collapse Kills Five Campers Near Totnt Arran
A San Francisco party including W. W. Higginson and Mrs Higginson perished when a huge redwood toppled onto their tents near Totnt Arran on Gir elm River. Witnesses report the tree fell after a warning cry as campers dressed, killing Mrs Higginson and her daughter Bade, and injuring others including Spohn and Hate Do. Fire safety tips advise using dirt sand or flour to fight kerosene fires. An Atchison County non profit saved $800 earnings to fund a new church building.
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San Francisco
W. W. Higginson
Oakland
William Spohn
Girelm
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Palladelphia
Cmcada
Chicago Inter-Ocann
I. L. Kramer
Milly
Canada
Sterling Romery Co
Chicago
Mandolph Street
Spruce Street
Laterritory
Sudana Almeral Springs
Ind
Manion Crawroup
Kitmer
Gronox Govan
Karl
Hood
Parilla, Tres
Rey Mead
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Weat
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Milwaukee
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Poketamaz
Mion
ArAfmphis
Tony
Grint
Netinrdgon
J. Laxton
Atkingon
Mill
Dayton
Tor Sugar Printers
New Orleans
Republican Party
Ronent J
Binsalf
Todlunpolis
Crisp
Atlanta
Oriole
Memphis
Tenn
Ohioe
Savannah
Mark Cain
Ashland
Hercely
Dalton
Srenerany Cannister
New York Custom House
Grexenau
Henny Ecorxe Davies
United States Volunteers
Marine Hospitals Service
Gexcoat Scuorreno
Coeur d'Alene
Jinropa
Duriog
de Roy
Byenerany Canuie
Lee
State Department
Turkey
Alexander J. Wedderburn
Agricultural Department
Urgel
Andorra
Ivaspeochat Konigaberg
William Kbuket
Prnsgian
Hig
Hosrarixs
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Rosita
Noyoo
Cheung
Byeneraar Cansteen
Iretaly
Official Crop Report
THE
Roy
Helmholtz
Daltimoras
Heston
Grasscoer
Wheelley
W. Va
Valsal
Fodoud
Aulding
Singie
Brown
Louisvilles
Sara
Gazalto
Crosernta
Anil Baseball
Honolulu
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Nalding
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Ewing
Clarkson
Grasscook
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Tura
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Whitestone Athletic Club
Whitestone
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Stiverz
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Trst
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Toat
Ctf
Claiy
Laure Daltimore
GRA
Dlostom
Uinemonti
Palindal
Wash'’na'u
Olovulnol
Foulayilin
Thegar
Elpe
Welony
Axoxa
Nee Mint
Veta Vo
Franco
Fumino
Tila
Furthée
Brogani
Alto
Caroline Bay
Sulkwan
Run Hill
Oza
Yahen Roa
Gua
Gizin Big
Jo'elock
Mrat
Dyer
Prataa Nizhly
Yoran
Gazan
Jouir
Gazin
Guiztin
Powter
Koshu
Giazin
Phro
Roywist
Tamier—sner
New Jersey
Popular Science
Atchison County
Westhoundernigaeds
Siinnes
Some & Manvyis
Obio
Dr. Horsts
Winslow
Bente
Pilko
California Fig Syrup Co
Ewn al Ae
Covan
Anné Co
Va Wri
W.L. Doudas
Cordovan
Douglas
Brockton
W. L. Douglas
New Yorke
Clement Gaines
Frealdes
Ian
Eastman Dualenn College
Wranbladton St
Poughkeepsie
Hamlet
Gould
Sapolio
IL Halm
West Coth St
Toountry
Waqas
Mozarind Casa
Rtictvnew
Beton Rewstonlere
Haag Butster
Dave
York City
Massachusetts Ave
Washurton Sli
Falrof
Ra Tara
Glzo
Martin
Hope
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