Devastating City Fire Destroys San Francisco Box Factory Block
A major blaze yesterday near Fifth and Bryan streets in San Francisco destroyed large portions of the east block, sparking a fast spread with high winds. The fire consumed the box factory district, several nearby factories, a lumber yard, and furniture works, with the entire block collapsing by midnight. The fire’s total loss exceeds $260,000, with no insurance figures given.
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San Francisco
Fifth and
Bryan Streets
Liberty Sofa Works
Bannon and
Bryant Streets
Spring Valley Waterworks
H. Hueler
Korbell Bros
Bryant Street
H. Washburn
G. W. Phelan
J. Horstmann
Fourth
Fifth, Brannan and
Fourth and
Bryant
Bloxom Street
van Wart
Brannan
Meehan Lumber Company
Brannan Street
Southern Pacific Company
Wright, Carrick & Williams
Main & Winchester
Fifth
Bryant and
Massive city fire devastates warehouses and winery
A wind driven blaze in the wood trades district scorched brick warehouses including Overland transfers, Bliur & Hamilton, Lachman & Co winery storing 1 050 000 gallons of wine. One death reported Miss Gilroy, hundreds displaced. Loss estimated around 1.6 million. insurance concerns rise amid high rates. Fire under control by 9:30 p.m. as flames shifted, yet widespread destruction remains.
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Overland ‘Transfer Company
Bliur & Hamilton
Lachman & Co
Lumber Tradec
Six Firemen Die In Minneapolis Blaze on First Avenue
Six firemen perished in a Minneapolis fire on First Avenue South last night. Names include Joseph Hay Walter Richardeson Frank Rulaine lieutenant John Horner and Bert Thomas with one unidentified member of engine company No 14. Dozens were injured and more may be trapped under collapsed walls. The McDonald Bros crockery house suffered complete destruction plus widespread property loss.
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Minneapolis
First Avenue
McDonald’s Crockery House
Joseph Hay
Walter Richardeson
Frank Rulaine
John ‘Horner
Bert Thomas
Engine Company ‘No. 14
Ed Thielen
Captain Cadwell
McDonald ,Bros., Dear
Police Theory Ties Kidnap Plot to Ex-Convict Leader
Buffalo police report no arrests in the Cottle ransom case. They identify a former Cincinnati resident, once jailed for postal violations, as the alleged ringleader seeking a pardon to return to the U S. He allegedly arranged with an accomplice to kidnap the citizen for a $5000 to 17000 ransom, with a demand of 95000.
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Buffalo
Cincinnati
Canada
Cottle
United States
Kaiser Dined by Kirkland Aboard New York
At Kiel June 25 Emperor William and Prince Henry of Prussia attended a dinner hosted by Admiral Kirkland and officers of the New York. Present were Admirals von Knorr Koester Valois Senden Pluedmann and Captains Evans Sumner Shepard and ONeill. Evans named the fastest racing boat Victoria Louise. The emperor thanked Admiral Kirkland and requested he convey thanks to President Cleveland for the U S squadron's role in Kiel celebrations. He called for a toast to President Cleveland.
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Kiel
K Rkland
United States
New York
William
Prince Henry
Prussia
von Knorr
Koester
Valois
Senden
Pluedmann
Evans
Sumner
Shepard
O'Neill
Victoria Louise
Germany
Emperor William
Admiral Kirkland
Cleveland
Kaiser Wilhelm Canal
Cisera
Rainmaker Frank Melbourne admits humbug in rain lore
Frank Melbourne once famous as a Western Rain King says his weather manipulation claims were a fraud. He notes Americans enjoy being humbugged and that the bamboozle proved easy to pull off, while recounting how he earned and spent a fortune in the deception.
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Cleveland
Frank Melbourne
Melbourne
Free Speech in South Carolina Provokes Mob Action
Colonel John J. Dargan of Sumter, editor of The Free man, was driven from Higefield by white townsmen while en route to discuss universal suffrage and black voting rights. He refused to abandon the trip, faced threats from a mob, and delayed departure to avoid a riot, drawing support from local citizens labeled as negro lovers by the aggressors.
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Columbia
John J. Dargan
Ot Sumter
The
Freeman
Higefield
Tillman
Amish Farmer Describes Torch Fire and Crop Theft
ToLEpo Ohio June 28 An elderly Amish farmer William Hertel lost his seven acre potato patch after a fire started by incendiaries. About thirty men then entered the field and pulled up the entire crop. Hertel, an Amish teacher, laments the loss of his only livelihood as tensions rise among local Amish communities facing persecution and potential relocation.
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Tolepo
Napoleon
William Hertel
Ohio
Supreme Court Rules for Bike in United Brethren Schism
Ohio supreme court favors D L Bike of the liberal faction in Halleck Floyd v. Bike over the Dayton United Brethren publishing house valued at 20000. The decision broadly assigns church property in the state to the liberal party, settling ownership for the sect.
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Columbus, O
Supreme Court
United Brethren Church
Halleck Floyd
D. L. Bike
Bike
Lberal
United Brethren Publishing House
Dayton
Tree that sheltered Colonel Crawford falls in storm
The aycamore tree near Upper Sandusky Ohio, linked to Colonel Crawford and his soldiers the night before his fatal 1812 battle, was blown over in a recent storm. Described as large and once hollowed by Indians to seat twenty, the tree stood beside the largest of its kind.
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Upper
Sandusky
Crawford
Saloons Ordered Closed as Ministers Rally in Topeka
Topeka Kansas on June 28 ministers from Washington Kansas preached against half dozen saloons in the city. Saloons run Sunday night were ordered shut and keepers told to leave within a week. Church members vow to remove fixtures with axes if closures lag.
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Topeka
Kas
Washington
Kaa
Illinois Legislature Prolongs Session Without Action
Springfield reports a slow two days as the Illinois Senate fails to suspend rules on labor and park bills while the House debates speaker pro tem and finances. Democrats caucus to counter Republican moves and plan an address to the people. Governor threats promise renewed sessions if no action on currency and silver questions.
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Springfield
Senate
Mahoney
Salomon
Chicago
Kitmiller
House
Morris
Crafts
Jones
Cook
Merritt
Green
Perry
Barricklow
Bredne
Democratic House Caucus
Republicans Reject Need for Higher Tax Levy
A joint Republican caucus reconvened to review the governors deficit claim. The committee report calculates Thirty-ninth assembly liabilities at 10.06 million with 10.5 million in resources, leaving a 44 thousand surplus, plus 300 thousand rolling into treasury for a total surplus of 740 thousand. They note Democrats inherited a 3 million surplus later reduced by tax levy, accuse the governor of false economy, and recommend no levy increase. caucus adjourned without deciding on legislative adjournment.
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Thirty-ninth General Assembly
Treasury Suma
Dubois Debates Silver Policy After Cleveland League Meet
Senator Dubois of Idaho returned from the Republican League clubs convention in Cleveland where he helped push a silver declaration. He criticized press reports, saying they misrepresented the position of silver and gold factions on currency questions and the league's stance.
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Washington
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Republican League
Cleveland
Voorhees Discusses Kentucky Convention and Silver Policy
Senator Voorhees comments on the Kentucky Democratic convention noting its balance between ticket and platform. He supports the Hardin ticket for governor and reaffirms allegiance to silver money while warning against factional boasting. He predicts a strong Democratic campaign and victory in Kentucky. He defends freedom of opinion within the party and says silver money will remain in circulation.
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Terre Haute
Voorhees
Kentucky
Louisville
Hardin
Chicago
Cleveland
Carlisle
Carlisle. ‘the Indorsement of Mr. Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
United States
Twin Brothers Marry Twin Sisters and Each Has Twelve Children
Isaac Martz recounts a history of Hea and Moses Martz twin brothers aged 83 who married Levina and Tabitha McCormick twins born 1816. The couples wed November 27, 1834 and each raised twelve children. The four twins remained nearby, with interwoven families and two strong local farms in Arcadia area.
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Arcadia
Isaac Martz
New Arcadia
Hea
Moses Martz
Pickaway County
Levina
Tabitha McCormick
Connersville
Ind
Indianapolis
Isaac
Editors at Maxinkuckee Not Likely to Adopt Radical Views
The State Editorial association met here yesterday afternoon and heard the address of President Boyd of the association.
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Maxinkuckee
Lake Maxinkuckee
Boyd
Democratic Meeting Weighs Money Question and Free Coinage
Attendance was the largest on record with prominent Democrats present as debate centered on money policies. The committee on resolutions was unanimously opposed to any declaration for free coinage and a motion to revisit its appointment failed. Minutes showed factional views on war aid and bonds for the gold reserve, while President Boyd's address favored conservatism on silver.
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Trumbo
League
Association
Boyd
Wedding extends to near tragedy as lamp fire injures guests
At the June 28 ceremony of Dr G N Freeman of Shoals and Miss Meadie Robinson of Jeffersonville a lamp shade caught fire. Dr D C Peyton saved several dresses by tossing the shade outside. Miss Kate Thickston's dress also ignited and was torn away to save her life. The incident caused a panic.
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Jeffersonville
G. N. Freeman
Shoals
Meadie Robinson
D.C. Peyton
Kate Thickston
New Bank Planned in Frankton Led by Clyde Glass Group
In Frankton a new national bank is planned with 400,000 capital stock. The venture will be led by directors and stockholders of the Clyde window glass factory, signaling major local economic development.
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Elwoop
Frankton
Clyde Window Glass Factory
Market Quotations and Livestock Prices Across Markets
New York financials show steady government bonds and currency rates with demand for silver certificates and Mexican dollars. Chicago Board of Trade quotes grains and produce with mixed closes. Chicago live stock reports show hogs, cattle, and sheep trading with varied ranges across several categories.
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New York
Prine Mercantile Paper
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacifla
Chicago
Curcano
Board of Trade Today
Xéa
California
Unio
Texas
Coin's Financial School and On To Date Ad
Advertisement for W. H. Harvey books Coin's Financial School and Coin Or To Date with pages illustrations and prices. Endorses reading for all voters and outlines editions cloth paper and combined volume offered by Times-Post Fort Wayne.
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Coin’s Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Corn’s Financial Schoor
Coin
Chicago
Coin's Financial School
United States
Corn's Financial School
Times-Post
Fort Wayne
Niagara Falls excursion offers visits to Cleveland and Toronto by rail
Lake Erie and Western R R announces an August 8 1895 excursion from Brockton Junction to Niagara Falls with side trips to Lewiston on the Lake Ontario seaboat ride to Toronto and Thousand Islands and a free return from Brockton Junction. Tickets valid for return on regular trains through August 18 with optional chair and sleeping car accommodations.
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Lake Erie & Western R. RR
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Lewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
Lake Erie & Western R. R
New York Palace
New York Vestibule Limited
M Pacific Limited Express
Kansas City
Cannon Ball
R. G. Thompson
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Kirkland
Hobnyub
South Carolina
Religious Liberty
Liberals
Illinois
Altgeld
General Politica
Puddiers
Younestrown
Garland
Amalgamated Association
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Rica Hii
Memphis Road
Sprague
Hasalin
Marion
Mass
Saya
Trpimba
Ueap
Martz Fawilien
Mei
Muxinkuckee
Fred Ispwellen
Winamac
Lualla B. Stahl
Montgomery
Rochester
M N. Grisso
W. W. Hill
Post Office
Knights of St. John
Evansville
Frank Speckert
Joseph H. F. Cody
Peoria
Roman Catholic Union Knights of St. John
Order
OnToNnaGon
Mich
Frank M. Wilbeck
Wilbeck Lumber Company
Ewen
David A. Nease
Joseph Totten
Wilbeck
E. P. Allis
Milwaukee
E. P. Allis Company
WasHinoron
Indiana
lMindis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
New York Financial
Ht. Wayne, Cincisneti
Lake Erie
Western Bai
Conversville
New Castle
Rushville
E. S. Philley
C. and
L. Railroad
C & Daly
wRench
HC Parker
Indianaptis
R. R
F. Daly
Gen’s Pass. Agt
H.C. Parker
A. Hattersley & Sons
E. Main ST
Nisgars Falls
Lake Erie and
Gen. Pass
Aug
Muncie
Bloomington
Lafayette
Michigan City
Ste
Ieusralls
Cambridge City
Fipton
Wremont - Lima
Wayne
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania
Ines
Wayne, Ind
KANT
Boston
Cleveland Mail
Eastern Express
iLocal Freight
Western Express
Fuocal Freight
Aerivs
Dass
A. W. Johnston
BK. F. Horner
O. M. C. Bakes
Oing East
New York and Boston Limited
Foledo Express
Atlantic Express
Eee Lafayette Accom’n
Sun Aoing West
Arific Express
Kansas City Express
Lafayette Accom'n
St. Louis Limited
Wales
TM Amn
Rand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapides
Rome City
Richmond
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
Embalmer
West Wayne St
Telephone
Hamilton National Bank
Charles McCulloch
John Mohre, JR
Emery
Cor
Cass and
Wells Streets
Gust. Schubert
White National Bank
Fort Wayne, Ind
McKinnle
Propietar
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