Knoxville Fire Devastates City Center and Wholesale Row
A catastrophic blaze destroyed the heart of Knoxville including the Heart of the City wholesale and retail houses. Deaths and missing persons are reported among hotel guests and city officials describe extensive damage. A dynamite blast, cannon used to clear debris, and a rapid Chattanooga response are noted as rescue work continues.
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Knoxville
Wnoxvilla
Ely
Geome
Pearituce
A. E. Weeks
Locke
N. Y
Rochester
HK. W. Hopkins
St. Louis
W. H. Kephart
Chamber of Commerce
John Bogle
Kephart
Aves
W. W. Woodruff & Co
Chattanooga
Robertson
Wp.cg
Dyer
Robinson
Pulaski
Teun
Eiectrle
One Bid on Armor Plate for Navy Battleships
Washington April 9 The navy department received a single irregular bid for about 8 000 tons of armor for the battleships Loudwis Wisconsin and Alabama The Winds Steel Company of Chicago offered to supply at 260 per ton with a 20 year contract to cover all armor and 240 per ton for additional tonnage The armor was to be paid in gold coin An alternative plan proposed government erection of an armor plant and supply by Nichols company No bid was accepted and the matter will likely be referred to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibivoian Steel Company
Washington
Navy Department
Gower
Linois
Wisconsin
Alabama
Winds Steel Company of
Chicago
Nigols Company
Congress
RAVAN HAS A FALL AT ST AUGUSTINE
A cave‑in on a piazza in St Augustine Fra injures several people during a speech by Hon Wd Siryan. About 400 men and women were toppled roughly twenty feet. none fatally. Mr Bryan was found unconscious but later cleared of serious injury. reception planned for him that evening was canceled.
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Pinassa
St Augustine
Fra
Siryan
Bryan
Phyalei
Not FOR WINTER Clone Call in Honents Locnamema
In Frankfort Kentucky during a joint legislative session the vote on a ballot shows the silver men backing Blackburn and the gold Democrats backing Henry L. Martin. The tally remains Hunter 07 Blackburn 44 Martin 13 Boyle 7 Stone 1 with no town changes. Second ballot shows Hunter 41 and Martin 2.
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Frankfort
Blackburn
Henry L. Martin
Hunter
Martln
Boyle
Stone
Neeceeury
Himuter
Tatenel
Martins
Venice's Navy Tacis April 0 A Lueckroy Ash
A fragmented report notes A Lueckroy former minister of Warine announcing a naval grant of 20,000,600 francs. The item references the chamber of deputies and an oval committee and hints at timastorin activity amid uncertain dates and names.
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Venice
Tacis
A. Lueckroy
Wiarine
Chamber of Deputies
Milbank notes longest season with widespread logs in 1630
Fragmentary text references Milbank and a long season ending near 1630. Key names and precise events are unclear due to damaged OCR. The fragment hints at a historical timeline or record involving Milbank and a notable period around January or year 1630, but details are non-specific.
Crete Island Turmoil as Water Shortage Sparks Insurgent Actions
April dispatches report Onnen and Massimata Irya facing water scarcity as wells run dry while insurgents block access. Greek consul house ransacked by troops. foreign forces weigh renewed talks. A Crete governor proposal gains preliminary acceptance by four powers. Germany and Austria reportedly oppose.
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Onnen
Siti
Bay
Candin
Brisi
Aidsheodarines
Hatem
Suda
Paris
Constantinople
Crete
Germany
Austria
Tramps Run Riot in Duncombe Barred by Mob
In Webster City Iowa a disorderly group of three tramps entering Duncombe about six miles west were sheltered then ordered out. They smashed a door and windows, paraded the street with clubs, and terrified residents. A posse pursued and captured the leader who was horsewhipped before leaving town.
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Cileenn
Courke
Webster City
Town
Apsli
Duncombe
Chttzand
Altman heir commits suicide in Minneapolis
Samuel J. Altman, son of the former head of Altman Clothing, inflicted death by his own hand in Minneapolis. He drank poison and then shot himself in the head with a 32 caliber revolver, reportedly due to despondency over his father's business reverses. He had worked at the Minneapolis store for years and was briefly retained after a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altman
Polaow
Skouin Mimnelt
Minneapolis
Samuel J. Altman
Altman Clothing Company
Minneapois
Raiiilea
Sargent County Weighs Compromise in NP Delinquent Taxes
Destred a Compromtine in Forman North Dakota notes Sargent county interest of about 40000 for Northern Pacific delinquent taxes. Disappointment voiced that compromise failed at the recent conference in Bismarck. Business leaders favor settling oil tax issues instead of litigation to avoid extended disputes.
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Forman
N. D
Sargent County
Northern Pacific
Bismarck
Legal action to recover funds from Northwestern National Bank
Revolver Stack of State Trust and Savings Bank sues Northwestern National Bank to recover 11,410 dollars alleged as unwarranted withdrawal from the savings bank the night before its call for funds at West Superior Wisconsin April 0.
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West Superior
Wis
Revolver Stack
State Trust and Savings Bank
Northwestern National Bank
National Bank
Savings Bank
Baron Lost in Fire Suit Against Great Northern Road
Hin Cane of Princeton Minnesota sues the Great Northern Railway for the destruction of his mill, claiming it caught fire from a passing locomotive. The case, filed in April, seeks seven thousand one hundred dollars in damages.
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Baron
Hin Cane
Princeton
Minn
Bacon
Foreston
Great Northern Road
Miller Released to Fetch Mail. Burtrum Man Disappears
He Got It reports Tony Miller, before Justice G. A. Gustin, allowed to go to the post office to collect his mail and not returned. The court permitted him to go, wagon hailed, and he has not come back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtrum
Minn
Tony Miller
G. A. Gustin
Waceon
Open Season for Fish Under New Regulations
Open season for trout runs from April 15 to September 1 under new rules. The governor awaits signature as measures adjust fishing periods and bag limits for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigpn
Wis
Not Much for Creditors Hastings Minn April 9
W G Wilson of Minneapolis assignee of George Kehrer of Lakeville filed schedules showing total assets $8472 and liabilities $1812. Two Hundred Begin Work Maynard Wis April 8 The North Wisconsin Lander company started its big mill plant for the summer run giving employment to about 200 men.
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Hastinge
Minn
W. G. Wilson
Minneapolis
George Kehrer
Lakeville
Maynard
Wis
North Wisconalty Lander Company
Fortes May Go Mant Pastorate Yonkers NY
In Duluth Minnesota Dr Fortes May go Mant with the ministry for two years. Dr Stebert Forbes from the faculty and the Blone chaplain of the Minnesota college were named to lead the Plyst Methodist church in Yonkers New York.
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Fortes
Duluth
Minn
Stebert Forbes
Thle Ulty
Blone
Enate
Plyst Methodist Church
Yonkers
N. Y
New Leprosy Cases Declared at Dracadle Hospital
Dr Smith of the government leper hospital at Dracadle NB examined suspected cases and announced them as leprosy. The patients will be sent to a separate ward in two days as authorities move to isolate the cases and prevent spread.
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Dr. Smith
Dracadle
N.B
Cuban War Resolution Debates Complicate Senate Session
Washington in early April 1903 features Cuban resolutions sparked by Senator Morgan Alabama declaring a state of war in Cuba and recognizing both belligerents. The senate reels from sharp exchanges as Hale accuses Morgan of inflammatory claims and Morgan counters with charges about Spanish sources. The day ends with Morgan set to resume debate and a calendar fate awaiting the controversial measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sento Morgan
Alabama
Guba
United States
Mc Morgan
Senate
Morgan
Ells Ou
Gen. Gomez
Nhuselt
Cleveland
Mills
Texas
Cuba
Spain
Allen
Nebraska
Tuler Rivera
Hoar
Enate
Ruts Rivera
Deam-Head
Municlat Aml
Henge of
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hare
Maine
Horr
Massachusetts
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Hoat
Hale
Elking
West Virginia
Lindsay
Kentucky
Bate
Jennessea
Marine Hospital Service
Tulz
Havana
Mr. Morgan
Jim (Hale
Tinle
Aly
Senate Debates Civil War Relief and Reorganization Plan
The Senate debated a resolution for immediate reorganization of committees and relief for Mississippi flood victims while passing a $160,000 appropriation for flood sufferers. A House joint resolution matching $200,000 in relief was also passed unanimously. Mr Morgan urged continued action in Cuba, citing Weyler’s harsh measures. The day closed with House action authorizing war department relief distribution and use of river steamers.
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Stewart
Nevela
Chandler
Karla
South Carolina
Senate
Washington
Apello
Cuba
Mississippi River
Jones
Arkahsas
House
Rod Kilver
North
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
Gen. Weyler
Caprica
Mr. Shapsot
Heed
Catchings
Mia
Jis
Secretary of War
Mississippi
Grain and Livestock Quotes From Chicago and Minnesota
Latest quotations from the grain and live stock markets show Chicago prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and seeds with mixed and fluctuating values. Hogs, cattle, calves, cows, stockers, and feeders at St Paul and Minnesota stock yards report prices and ranges, with temporary headquarters noted at Minnesota Transfer.
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Chicago
Western
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Union Stock Yards
South St. Paul
Minnesota Transfer
Buck to Japan and other diplomatic picks
The president sent communications to the senate naming Alfred H. Buck of Georgia as minister to Japan, James Boyle of Ohio as consul at Liverpool, and Fr. Ik. McCreery of Michigan as secretary of the legation in the City of Mexico, among others. The message outlines extraordinary and plenipotentiary appointments and consular postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeKinley
Orient
Washington
Senate
Alfred WH. Buck
Georgia
Japan
James Boyle
Ohio
Liverpool
Bradford
Irng
Ik. McCreery
Michi-gan
City
Mexico
Prince of Wales sells racing yacht Britannia to New York Herald owner
Youdon April 8 report states the Prince of Wales has sold the famed racing yacht Britannia to James Gordon Bennett proprietor of the New York Herald. The sale links royal sport to American media interests and marks a notable transfer in yachting circles.
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Youdon
The
Prince of Walesa
Jamer Gordon, Bennett
New York Herald
Explosion Fatality Near Lyman County Farm Incident
A South Dakota farmer Rosencrants arriving east with nine year old son Roy died in a dynamite explosion at a homestead once owned by AB Gratt. The blast shattered the building, flinging Roy’s body across rooms and injuring others as a derrick and tools were hurled by the blast amid suspected planted dynamite in wood or chips.
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Pincen
G. F. Rosecrany
Lyman
Roy
Rosencrantz
AB Gratt
Grant
Ruling Ties Citizenship Restorations to Board Action
Montana Attorney General issues opinion that all restorations to citizenship for convicts must be ratified by the board. The state board of pardons concurs, impacting many restorations during Gov. Richards administration. The ruling holds persons wrongly exercising rights without board ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Convieta
Helena
Mont
State Board of Pardons
Wisconsin veto blocks McGillivray out trust bill
Gov Schofield vetoed the McGillivray out trust bill in Madison on April 6. The veto cites unconstitutionality of outside combinations and interference with interstate commerce. The measure would have authorized action against foreign business entities operating in Wisconsin and deemed trainlaps harsh yet reasonable.
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Madison
Wis
Scho- Oeld
McGillivray
DOT
Wisconsin
Scofield
Rail service halted by floods isolates West Huron town
April report notes West Huron without rail for a week as high water and heavy rains close country stages. Five residents set out for Wolsey, 35 miles east, to reach the mall. Trains unlikely to run west of Huron for a week.
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Miller
M. D
Huron
Casoa Fo
Wolsey
Whert Grinding Anuprofitante Michigan City mill closure
Dun lap Bros. fleurs mills have shut for at least sixty days due to wheat scarcity. They doubt a summer revival as only 5 percent of the 1806 crop is available in the local area, and current flour prices do not cover shipping costs.
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Whert
Michigan City
N. C
Dunlap Bros. Fleurs Mills
Darmered Honda
Bond Issue Approved for New High School in Little Falls
In Falls, Minn on April 5 voters of the independent school district approved a $14,000 fifteen year bond issue at 6 percent to be aided by $12,000 already on hand for a new high school. The current building was destroyed last winter and the measure carried 602 to 20.
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Ronda Voici
Ithe Falls
Minn
Vetera
Independent
Little Falls
Woman in Minneapolis Tangles with Fainting Dose
Annie Bell of Creek Laodonam Minneapolis took a dose of tanda na and was found semi conscious in her room. She was brought to the city hospital where her condition showed signs of improvement but full recovery remained uncertain.
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Creek Laodonam
Minneapolis
Annie Bell
City Hospital
Nolthough
Woman jumps into Mississippi at Minneapolis in April
Mrs Delphine Relne aged sixty nine a mental health patient driven by illness leaps from a bridge into the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on April one. Her son in law Louis Levlue and her grandson were present but did not recognize her. the body has not been recovered.
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Minneapolis
Delphine Relne
Louis Levlue
Reeling Will Soon Begin in Bird Island area
In Bird Island Minnesota on April 5 farmers report ground drying fast and seeding near. Acreage of small grain expected similar to last year as daityng and hoge pay better than wheat. In Minneapolis April 8 Richard Franklin stabbed in saloon neck and hand after row with Barney. Taken to city hospital with non serious injuries.
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Bird Island
Minn
Minneapolis
Richard Franklin
Barney
City Hospital
Beaton defeats Murray in seventh round in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Minnesota on April 6 a third seven round boxing match saw Frank Beaton defeat Mike Murray with a fall in the eighth round. Beaton won one bout, continuing his series of wins in the city.
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Grand Rapids
Carson City
Min
Frank Beaton
Mike Murray
Beaton
Cranberry Harvest Bids to Fall Short in Grantsburg
Grantsburg Wisconsin reports the cranberry crop for the coming season is expected to be large due to favorable winter and curing conditions. The outlook suggests an ample supply with prices likely to ease as harvest begins in April.
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Lota
Grantaburg
Wis
Trout Streams Receive 40000 Small Trout From State Hatchery
Trout streams here have been stocked with 40,000 small trout from the state hatchery. A large portion will be distributed to other parts of the county as part of ongoing stocking efforts.
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Black River Fella
Wis
State Tech Hatchery
Three Men Arrested In Murder Case At State's Evidence
Grand Forks North Dakota April first reports that one of three men arrested on murder charges of Thomas Areen will yield State's evidence. The development has caused notable excitement in the locality.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Thomas Areen
Origin of the Blanket Name in Edward III's Bristol
In Edward III era Bristol had three brothers named Blanket who were noted clothiers and woolen weavers. They produced the comfortable material so named after them, used by women for peasants' clothing.
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Bristol
Quack Remedies and Oddities in a 19th Century Ad Page
A collage of dubious nostrums and sensational claims appears, touting Bon't Tobacco alternatives and No-So Bac as miracle cures. The text mockingly mixes bizarre testimonials, prices, and mispelled names, naming Adram Sterley Remedy Co and Merrill Building in Braul. It also parades exaggerated personal details and curious quotes about hunting and a 93 year old woman from Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addram Sterley Remedy Co
Chtoggs Ap
New York
From the Camp a Secret Handed Down to Civilization Title
A fragmentary note discusses a hidden tradition said to link Indigenous practices to the Thanksgiving cause, reflecting on cultural exchanges and reverence for native knowledge amid settlers.
Knowledge of Health Promoted by Kickapoo Medicine
An advertisement extols Kickapoo Indian Sagwa as a cure for liver and kidney disorders and blood purification. It cites supposed symptoms from poor health, praises the remedy, and claims quick cures, with a testimonial from Carrie B. Newell and noting a $1 bottle price.
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Vernon Centre
Binn
Carrie B. Newell
Sirs
Newell
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B.C
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Sydney
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Palr
Mr. Gadley
Carlisle
London
Bletching
A. A. Powell
Cincinnati
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Merril ‘Merrill
Braul
Mlop
Susan Stewart
Wichita
Kan
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