Millionaire Fire Ravages Chicago Packing Plant
A Sunday morning blaze at the Chicago Packing and Provision company yard in Union Stock Yards destroys the plant and nearby Armour storage. Firemen saved 25,000 barrels of meat, but losses reach about 400,000 dollars with further property damage and injuries from tank explosions. The event disrupts the season and highlights extensive structural and financial impacts.
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Chicago Packing and Provision Company
Union Stock Yards
Tesaan
Lnter
Armour & Co
One Tire
Ames
Armone
Josof
Dirndl
Packers
Avanies
Hutchinson's Parting House
Packers’ Ayer
The
Surf Company
Chicago
Larwing
Min
Chilago Packie and Provision Company
Ge Stradie
Ae Wreckert
Lienterceartilhott
Hesiiteus Serdons
Piponan Baker
Denlor
Eapany
Lariia
Itenury Botsfort
Old Promotion Examinations Stir Civil Service Faith
Fragmented report from June 27 notes promotion exams for clerks in the quartermaster’s office, with concerns that many questions were too hard and could undermine confidence. The piece rises with stories of officials, job security fears, and a wave of public notices about personnel and dismissals.
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Quartermister Gon 24
Tora
Dishurstov Elock
Elligioney
Fragmented Voice From 19th Century Political Rallies
A garbled account describes a political gathering with references to figures like Metin and Martin Luther, criticizing liberal and religious factions. The text recounts reactions to speeches about property, democracy, and the electorial process, with scattered mentions of Saturnian parties, New York votes, and national campaigns.
France Urges Prompt Ratification Amid Mediterranean Tensions
A fragmented report describes France pressing for immediate ratification of a treaty with Turkey despite opposing terms. It notes reactions from Italian and Turkish officials, the impact on regional alliances, and a note from Washington outlining fears of broader conflict in the Mediterranean as governments weigh strategic moves and diplomatic signals.
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Notitias
Tesqa
Ld Ratiwal
Vrance
Turkey
Tatler
Park of
Mayen
Wilder's Brigade Reunion Letter Appeals Members
A wartime style letter from Wilder Brigade reunion organizers requests all surviving members to respond and attend the gathering in Roan Mountain and Cloudland. It outlines badge presentations, arrangements, and a reunion committee roster with names and towns, urging prompt replies to confirm attendance and badge needs.
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Wilder
Groanenatle
Init
Ian
Brigadd
Cloudland Lott
Roan Mounary
Merete Go
N.C
PW Wirth
Chiattman
Compton
Abe
Avery
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Wisconsin Towns
Thuy Will celebrates with a grand ornament and collaboration on the Fourth. Cinlena expects about 1,000 attendees with prizes and a show featuring fireworks. Amnon plans a grand day with canes, pine, and other attractions. Orangeville aims to outpace rival towns with mood and events. Monroe is mobilizing entertainments as residents attend the Wisconsin town across the river for a day of speeches and festivities.
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Thuy
Cinlena
Amnon
Ata
Orangeville
Monroe
Lo Ban
Wisconsin
Magoon Wins Case In Darlington Wisconsin
The Lena Magoon of Lon won a $17,500 verdict over her half-brother Thon Tl. S. Magoon of Milwaukee after a lengthy Darlington Wis case. Tomer Dodds, a local attorney, handled the matter for the Lon man. The outcome is praised as well earned and deserved.
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St. 1
Magoon
Lon
S. Magoon
Milwaukee
Dartington
Wis
Herotalore
Tomer Dodds
Darlington
Slomer
Tough on the Gams Mayor Orders Olive Chamberlin on Gambling
Mayor Bergman directed Chief Olive Chamberlin to crack down on all gambling. The Journal reporter noted the order will be enforced by the police with no favors to locals or outsiders. The piece observes several young men leaving Freeport for better prospects.
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Bergman
Olive Chamberlin
Journan
Sever
Opening of Lt. Rabe's Jewelry Store Draws Crowds
Last Saturday night the Opening Lt. Rabe's jewelry store welcomed a large crowd. The shop displayed an elegant stock of goods and the proprietor, a pleasant and accommodating gentleman, is expected to receive a liberal share of trade.
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Lt. Rabe
Lotus
Ribe
Pistromage
Van Haltren Joins Chicago Bears Baseball Team
The Chicago base ball club adds GH Van Haltren of San Francisco. He arrived in Chicago Saturday morning from California and will strengthen the pitcher's box. Born in St. Louis 21 years ago, he has three years in California play, with noted strikeouts and a .400 batting percentage.
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Chicago
van Halton
San Francisco
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