Forest Fires Ravage Pennsylvania and Kentucky Losses Rise
New York dispatches describe rapid fires across Pennsylvania with townships like Lackawaxen and Pike counties devastated and hundreds of mills burning. A heavy rain in Marcoeunk quenched most flames, while Lexington Kentucky reports losses including Davis and Adams livery stable, J M Tipton, M Hall, and multiple insured properties totaling significant sums.
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St. James
J. M. Tipton
M. Hall
Penn Mutual
A. Clark
Thomas Waters
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Kenton
Chas
Phenix
Hartford
Thomas Bradley
Westchester
New York
Charles Kartle
Franklin
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Jos. Isola, Insured For $1,400 In the Merchant's of New Jersey. Wm. C. Goodloe
Liverpool London and Globe
Louisville
Smuggling and Trade Debates Stir New York Board of Trade
The New York Board of Trade adopts resolutions blaming demoralized customs and high tariffs for smuggling. It calls for a revenue tariff and civil service reform while denouncing wholesale smuggling by local merchants. ExJudge Porter to resume defense in the Tilton Beecher case. Bank cashiers plan a Saratoga convention. Logansport Crawfordsville and Southwestern railway reports show 3.5 million invested with insufficient earnings. a committee to assess true condition and needed funding is formed. The Times warns Erie railway may enter receivership amid past exposure of stock dealings.
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Mr. Evarts
Saratoga
Logansport, Crawfordsville and South— Western Railway Company
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Frederick W. Jones
the Times
Erie Railway
Captured Black Hills Party Hearing Held
Charles E. Sales, a refractory member of Wharton’s Black Hills party, had a hearing before the United States commissioner after being turned over to the civil authorities by the military. Dozens of captured rites await treaty arrangements.
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Vanxton
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Charles E. Sales
Wharton
United Sates
Rejection Refused Over Macon and Brunswick Sale
Justice Bradley and District Judge Erskine refused to enjoin the sale of the Macon and Brunswick railroad and to appoint a receiver for Jake P. Branch of Virginia. The decision was reported in Atlanta on May 25.
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Noted Watcher Arrested in Cigars Case After Inquiry
A man described as a watcher was arrested following a diplomatic inquiry into connections with police. He proved to be a gatherer of batts of cigars for a wealthy American who preferred famous brands and smoked only half a cigar, enabling the watcher to tail him.
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Lodi
Ohio
Homer Griffin
George Washington
Mr. Griffin
Women of Centennial Celebration Meet in St Louis
A large gathering at the Lindell hotel discussed actions for Missouri and national centennial celebrations. An executive committee of 125 prominent women, led by Mrs. Gen Sherman, was appointed to oversee arrangements and co operation. Mrs Dickinson urged earnest action.
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E. Gillespie
Philadelphia
Gen. Sherman
Mutineer William Smith testifies on Jefferson Borden aboard
Loxton May 25 William Smith an American seaman and mutineer says the captain frequently ill treated the crew. He describes bad insufficient food and 36 to 46 hour work stretches. Further hearing adjourned two weeks due to illness. other prisoners expected to attend.
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Jefferson Borden
Odd Fellows Hall Dedicated in Canada Celebration
In Whittey Onr May 25 Odd Fellows hall was dedicated before a large gathering from across the dominion and the United States. Schuyler Colfax delivered the keynote address after the procession.
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Odd Fellows
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Leutz Bowman & Co Resumes Mahoney City Collieries
Pennsylvania reports Leutz Bow man and Co. coal mines at Mahoney City resumed operations after a pause. Work restarted with a 20 percent reduction on the 1874 basis.
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Races Postponed by Rain in Baltimore
Baltimore May 25 The rain storm last night forces postponement of the Pamlico races.
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Cinderella Slipper Debate Highlights Textual Change
The column debates whether the famous slipper was glass or fur, tracing the shift from vaire to verre in Perrault’s tale and noting how the fur slipper better fits medieval laws and storytelling. It then moves through short curiosities from daily life and society.
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Charles Perrault
Verre
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