Fire destroys Morelants warehouse. 50 firefighters hurt
A massive blaze at the Morelants refrigerator company storage warehouse in New York killed one firefighter, John Reinhardt of Engine Company No. 7, and left dozens overcome by smoke and ammonia. Estimated losses run near $500,000 to $1,000,000, with many crews collapsing while fighting the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie & Sertong
Hulk
New York
Morelantsfrigerator Company
John Reinhardt
Séyre
Elies
Astor and Waxane Fire Tragedy Report
A Valssys dispatch says Mrs William Astor fled a burning Waxane building after a quartern iron prepared for the conflagration. Miss Fane, sister of Frederick Mane, centered in danger, escaped with the fire alarms amid flames and tar. Consul General Morss and Mr Whitney aided rescues as flames devoured the theater and left victims burned and singed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Valssys
Bigyete
Himell
Mr. Whitney
Boston
Larls
Annexation of Teawaii Revolution Introduced by Repra ventative King
Representative King of Utah introduced a resolution to annex Hawaii. The measure says Hawaii may join the Union once ceded by proclamation, with U.S. laws applying to immigration, and a three member commission appointed by the president to work with the Hawaiian government.
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Washington
Utah
Unwaii
Hawaii
United States
Congress
Prison Abuse Allegations Heard by Kentucky Senate Panel
The senate prison investigating committee heard testimony on inhuman treatment of prisoners in Kentucky. John Doe, a two year convict just released, detailed brutal flogging, torture with the rack and other punishments, naming cases with dates and victims. Wardens and officers named are to be heard but will have opportunity to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Pelkon
Priv Utp
Frankfort
Senate
John Doe
Willian P D Howland Found Dead at North Street Docks
The body of William P. D. Howland, treasurer of Howland lis and related firms, was found at North Street docks. Investigators note recent entanglements linked to stockholders, while levee defenses remain under observation in New Bedford and New Orleans weather reports mention cautionary forecasts.
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Serlford
Rew Bote
Mass
Willian PD
Blowlind
Howland, Lis
New Bedford Manufiaretting Company
Rotel Splanhig Company
Uns
North Street
Svev
Mr. Howkind
Revelvers
Commission Rates Cut by State Board for Merchandise
Novi Dakotan reports the state commission reduced rates on various merchandise classes by ten percent for some items and eight percent on grain and turf products. Transportation of native oil rates are also notably lowered. Utilities may appeal to courts over the reduction, with a possible ultimate Supreme Court review.
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Novi Dakeatn
Aetna
Wismarck
Vallyoud
Inermluyndige
Supreme Court of the United States
Asunnee
Forest Fire Rage Across Wisconsin Woods
Reports from Shell Lake and Spooner indicate large scale forest fires spreading across Wisconsin forests. Fires threaten homes in Yeeraherry and surrounding areas while rain is expected to help check the advances. Authorities warn of thousands of acres burned and towns like Shawne and Kegh olm affected as smoke blankets the region.
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Milwaukee
Shell Lake
Simake
Shawne
Wis
Riglig
Julkin Reservation
Kegholm
Tatrow
A Tad Ow Tran Charged With Robbery in Idaho
Montanas May 7 arrests name Lee Frew of Franklin as charged in a robbery in Helena. A registered letter from Bunock City Idaho to Lewty del niin in Lemhi county Idaho failed to deliver $60. Frew, nineteen, fled the scene and is described as of good family. He faces further questioning regarding the alleged crime near Dobola and Nicholin.
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Iiaoho
Tle
Mont
Lee Frew
Franklin
Dae
Aretyordt
Helena
Dobola
Tiavho
Vint Point
Nicholin
Bunoick City
Lewty Delniin
Nichulin
Lemhi County
Idaho
Mdelnin
Frew
Indictments Return In Saginaw Bank Case
May 7. Seven indictments returned by the federal grand jury at Bay City concern Clarence Todd and a prominent citizen of Mast Saginaw in connection with the failure of the First National Bank of Mast Saginaw. Charges include submitting false reports to the controller of the currency and fraudulent activities.
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Gray
Must
Mitch
Clarence T. Todd
Federal Grand Jury
Bay Cly Tor
First National Bank of
Mast Saginaw
Wolf bounty bill questioned after constitutional doubt
Diamarek N Ta May 7 There has been considerable doubt about the constitutionality of the wolf bounty bill passed by the recent legislature. The engrossed copy on file in the secretary of state’s office shows the tax applies to all property real and personal, not just stock. This discovery settles the question and will surprise taxpayers who thought the law taxed only wolf stock. Under the law enormous sums will be collected for wolf bounty payments.
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Ware Chaner Cor Wulf
Diamarek
N. Ta
Alate
Washington
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Olney
Ausun Peuncefate
Nenilor Milla
Wexna
England
Americas
Tle
United
Carter
Dhe Senate
Moar
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Crete
Ely
Dehsne
Kentkicky
Mle Repuuliean
Hisitian
Wilson
Walton
Cownstuis
Daly
Mac Moreau
Botton
Mar. Davis
Weillgren
South Dakota
Yrestlent
Cleveland
Gasoline Stove Explosion Burns Mrs Cadden In St Paul
Mrs William Cadden suffered serious burns to both arms and her face when a gasoline stove exploded while she and husband rested after baking bread. Sleeves rolled up, she removed two vessels from the stove setting her dress aflame. The accident occurred in St Paul on May 7.
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St. Paw
William Cadden
Cadden
Thames
Prairie fires cause heavy losses in vicinity
May 7 report notes considerable damage from prairie fires over two weeks. H B Mills of Elumin suffers the heaviest loss including barn and outbuildings with livestock and seed grain. Several minor losses are also listed.
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Lonnen
Forman
N. D
H. B. Mills
Elumin
Plumbers Seek Pay Increase Amid Job Shortage
Journeymen plumbers in Madison Wisconsin press for a twenty percent raise as several bosses refuse to meet their demand and hire men from Chicago to fill positions, highlighting tensions in local labor markets.
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Madison
Wis
Mary
Chicago
Mayor Increases Reward To 200 For Escaped Murderer
Mayors Williams and the county set rewards totaling 200 for capture of the escaped murderer in Manbont Marshfield Marebucld Wisconsin as a large posse forms to pursue him through the area.
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Marebucld
Wis
Williams Dina
Failing to fake bottles leads to prison sentence in Wisconsin
May T.J. Lilley of West Superior Wisconsin was found guilty of faking bottles with children and sentenced to up to years in Waupeap by Judge Smith with one day of solitary confinement. Victim deaths and other incidents in Wisconsin and Deadwood are noted in a garbled May report.
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West Superior
Wis
May
T.J
Lilley
Waupeap
Smith
House Debates Shift as Speaker Reed Faces Challenge
The text outlines a heated session in which Reed resisted attempts to force Congress to appoint committees and pass new resolutions. Democratic factions split, with Law from Washington backing Reed and a minority supporting substitutions. A parallel Senate discussion covers tariff reform and the Cuban resolution, while Morgan and Titman clash over land and public domain issues amid open debate.
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Warrington
Reed
Apeaker
Simpson
Ranasna
Real
Lily
Laws
Aly
Bailey
My. Lew
Tishman
South Carolina
Senate
Morgan
Hawley
Tilman
Sone
Morgan Hai
Titman
Alabma
Dan Morgan
Global dispatches detail political, legal and sports items
A heterogeneous wire service summary reports on taxation debates in Parliament, a university president accepting a new post, court actions for a bank receiver, and various crime and sports notes. It mentions Gov Holcomb, Colonel Ting, Mary J. Tintins, Thomas Tate, and boxing managers Brady and Sharkey among others, with incidents in Davenport and Des Moines, and a theater of international affairs in London.
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Montved
Mee B. Reno
James Theodore Bont
London
Jilih- Jt Legistiature
John Ting
Amenean Nanhes Suidon
Huyned
Ius
Meteo de London
Marey J. Tintehins
Low
Michigan University
Wit Voratty
Loxldun Angell
Chicago
Aelabe Safety Deposit Company
Claire Saveings
Davenport
Town
Parmer Marth
Dan S. McTwint
Ie World
Chitin
Titaburg
Pumart
Ween Central
Crewie Innel
Merry
Genera
Mimese
Tnd
Gov. Holcomb
Nebraska
L. Griffin
Akitional Guard
Liny
Thessaly
Marshalltown
Mania Chirtes
Antony
San Briandisco
Austell
Alyned
Richard A. Seddon
Mouer
New Avalaid
England
Biase
Webster
Una
George Crore
Billy Wimner
Grouits
Tal
Aelita
Green Wes
Jim Sryan
Olnctonatt
W. OR. Briggs
Seattle
Lake Shora & Wastern
Spokane
Dubuque
Tudge Woolson
Carl Volger
Nr- Rou
Volger
Ils
America
Ella Lin Haen
Pone Silos
Deherts
Tolby Roberts
Hampton
Towa
Lisedager
Pever Ship Praveds Crew Stricken By Fever Off Port Louis
A British ship Praveds from Senvbiga bound for Det wan Drenkavator was wrecked near Cdrigutes. Captain c yvtatt and crew members including Lyndk Cag Christe and Wbt West ottiver fell ill with fever. Four hundred ronS of materials reportedly lost or damaged.
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Urew
Port Louis
Mineilies
C Yvtatt
Senvbiga
Det Wan Drenkavator
Wits Weed
Sfan
Cdrigutes
Lere
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Howland
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Loraes
Nathan Manielpat
Lena Saan Abhi
Fulworth
Gert Bar Tes al
Caughir
Shayr
Branner
Voleuville
Slasnas Tor Wats
Wisconsin Woods
Marshtell
Meyers
Trumps
Suleidosw Deeadwood
Carey
Deadwood
UsTh
Cardonkwenn
Wien
Mine
Kyiin Toursa
Kursa
Aldvieth
House
Cout Nittee Ag
Tnawall
Artieles
Tha Haus
Novikwest
TN Hid
Saat, Washlogua
Mase
Afr
Aldviel
Morgan Santin
Missiasippi
Ohi
Mr. Merry
Arkansas
Mississippi
Gov
Pek
Nesy York
Troubiag
Naealy
Cape Town
Nidal
Iself
Cape Colony
Baus Oat Sea
Diez Hess
Hood's Pills
Throth
Ower
Wellatar
Tower
Baslon
Masses
HALL
P. Wall & Co. Propa
Nash TE
Alt Driggutae
Homaks i Gem
Fremo VY
Ray
J. Fouch & CO
Minneapolis
MANNS
Western Wheel Works
Cpias
Lnva
Roggine Atv Burgum
MTN Pets Sagiein ES
Dmacline
Douth Street
Minneapolsy
Min
Annally
Haines
Seatont
John A
Salzer
la Crosse
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