Forest Fires Wipe Out Six Minnesota Towns
Six towns Hinckley Sandstone Pokegama Sandstone Junction Skunk Lake Mission Creek endure vast devastation as forest fires rage Saturday night into Sunday. More than 600 dead, hundreds missing, millions in losses. residents seek aid and volunteers rally while trains evacuate survivors and crews search for victims.
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Six Negro Lynching in Kerrville County Violence Across County
News reports the lynching of six black prisoners near Millington after their arrest for incendiary fires. Deputy Richardson led the chained men in a two horse wagon when a mob of 60 armed men halted them and shot all six, then rode away. An inquest found death by unknown hands.
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Drouth Causes Widespread Loss Across New York
Western New York faces unprecedented drought with farmers mourning crop losses and stock fears. Chautauqua and Erie counties suffer major financial risk if rain does not arrive soon. Ontario province also parched as drought spreads. Separate item notes Lt Donovan cycling to Omaha from Fort Russell for war test purposes.
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