Forest Fire Rages Through Northern Michigan Towns
A massive forest fire swept across the upper Michigan peninsula from Escanaba to Quinnesec, destroying four towns and devastating five counties. Reports say four people died, hundreds of homes and farms were burned, and thousands were left homeless as woodmen and townsfolk fought back amid scarce water and shifting winds.
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Upper Michigan Pentinsula
Iowa
Michigan
Penlammla
Xuster
Wells
Eswanaba
Superior Road
Frestricken
Presbyterians Open Seventeenth General Assembly in Des Moines
A large Presbyterian gathering in Des Moines opened its 117th general assembly with 241 presbyteries represented and 1 115 082 communicants. Moderator Rev Dr Walter Corbett, a missionary from China, was elected unanimously amid heated debates over the Westminster confession and a proposed Cumberland merger. Controversy also surrounds a new prayer book by Rev Henry Van Dyke and plans to pension superannuated ministers.
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Des Moines
Ded Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
Vlunter Corbett
China
Moffat
Presbyterian Church
Hla
Seston Soad
Cumberland
South
Gumberland
Kentucky
Tennessee
Henry van Dyke
Lea
J. H. Sutherland
Burtington
Iowa
Jumbled News Snippets From a Restless Era
Disjointed lines mention John Paul Jonva, a clerk of the Russian duma, a bomb, a Russian official, Vesuvian crater growth, a circus visit for children, plans to vent hot air from New York, and remarks on rail road bill amendments. The garbled text reads like a collage of headlines and stray phrases with no clear single story.
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John Paul Jonva
Tard
Pontnsylvania
Vesuvian
Papar
New York
Muka
Ban
Rate Bill Passed After 71 to 0 Senate Vote
The United States Senate approved the railroad rate bill by 71 to 0 at 4:50 pm. Senator Foraker of Ohio and Democrats Morgan and Pettus of Alabama cast the negative votes. Aldrich of Rhode Island was absent. Tillman praised Roosevelt for the measure, while Democratic leader cautioned both parties about future rifts and urged a broader bill. The Senate also removed “Into judgment” from the ICC section, widening potential court review of rates.
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United States
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Morgan and
Pettus
Alabama
Aldrich
Ruodle Island
Teller
Senstor
Will
Senator Tillman
de Mare
Theodore Roosevelt
Benatar Dolliver
Tillman
White House
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Inte Commerce Commission
Tracking Lions in East Africa Messy Army Camp Tale
In East Africa a hunter recalls lions stalking near a camp. He encounters a lioness at twenty five paces with two males nearby, then retreats unharmed after tense moments. He later learns ostriches lured lions away from their chicks to save the brood through a strategic retreat.
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East Africa
Liona
Mir
Armer
Agami
Mons
Hold School in Tents Marks San Francisco Park Program
The San Francisco summer school opened in Golden Gate Park with 660 pupils in open tents across recreation grounds and ball park. Seventeen cents per student funded by the indiltla allows 1,500 pupils anticipated. reading arithmetic indoors, excursions tied to monuments animals and flowers for visual lessons.
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Wells-Fargo-Nevada National Bank
Tt. B. Hale
Ulirary
McCreery
Ixtent
Filmore
Agnery
Iist
Oddball Early 20th Century Politicians and Royal Ambassadors
Brief, witty notes recount unlikely political figures and diplomats. L I Pottle, 1, Arkansas, elected mayor after a one day campaign. Admiral Schley plans Baltimore home. M Jusserand praised. Boston mayor aims publicity bureau. Vice President Fairbanks’ son Frederick edges him in height. Root to South America via Isthmus. Gorman’s Senate seat linked to Douglas. Viscount de Alto, Portuguese envoy, leads a quiet Washington life with few visitors.
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L. I. Pottle
Clarkshille
Ark
Winfield Scott Schley
Lortly
Battimore
M. Jusserand
Washington
Witegerald
Boston
Bureau of Publicity
Fairbanks
Senate
Frederick
Root
South America
Gorman
United States Senate
Stephen A. Douglas
Tiiiory
Giincoln
Wonglan
Viscount de Alto
Tila
Quidad
Russian commanders face possible death over surrender
A Russian military court investigating the Port Arthur surrender and Sea of Japan battle reportedly condemned Lt General Stoessel and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff to death. The claim, linked to a Columbus, Ohio man, cites a Balkan campaign veteran David Bonowicz commenting on the tale.
Russian officer Stoessel condemned to die for surrender
From St Petersburg comes word that General Stoessel is condemned by the Russian government for surrendering Port Arthur. The fate foretold is death in some manner, with speculation he will be sent to a remote station and vanish from public notice.
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St.Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Igome Obgeure
Russia
Osme
American Official Slain at Batoum by Unknown Assassin
W. TI. Stuart, American vice consul at Batoum, a British subject and major Batoum ship broker, was shot dead at his country residence amid revolutionary unrest. Authorities suspect factional retaliation after threats and coercion during last fall’s turmoil. Batoum, on the Black Sea near 20,000 people, has long opposed the czarist regime and the murder could strain US-Russia relations.
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Datoum
Ross Anwaynin
W. TI. Stuart
Baton
Rusain
Aseapad
Mr. Stuart
Batoum
Christmar
Stuart
Russian Empire
Butoumia
Ahora
Black Sea
Ality
Kuiaz Poemkin
Odessa
Russia
United States
Betoun
Mgr
All Night Hank Starts Well at New York Bank
Within the first twenty four hours after the opening of the new Night and Day bank at Kitch avenue and Marty fourteenth street in New York about 1 000 000 had been deposited.
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Hank
Night and
Kitch Avenue
Marty-fourth Atreat
New York
Planning Religious Instruction in Public Schools
A movement seeks to rearrange public school hours to reserve Wednesday afternoons for religious instruction. Initiated by the mete red church conference, Catholics Jews and Protestants in New York held a meeting Monday night to propose allowing children to leave school for systematic study at their respective churches.
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New York
Maglewnor
N. d
Northern Valley Bulletin
Ysokera
Forest fires sweep Michigan and Wisconsin towns
Forest fires rage across the upper peninsula of Michigan and neighboring Wisconsin, destroying about half a dozen towns and many lumber camps. More than 200 square miles burned as crews struggle to combat the flames, with massive timber losses and extensive property damage estimated in the millions.
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Northland
Mxcanaba
Michigan
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Wievongin
Wieconsia
Quinnisee
Ralphs
Cornell
Talbot
Auburndale
Schafer
Salvole
Woodlawn
Saunders
Wis
Peovern
Stephenson
Nafaty
Blaga
Escanaba
Marqnette
Oxtirlo
San Francisco Water Riot Amid Earthquake Thirst
Terrified citizens fought for muddy water leaking from surface breaks after the quake. Authorities charged high prices for scarce supply as men and women knelt to drink from the filthed streams, highlighting a desperate struggle for relief in the stricken city.
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San Francisco
Poverty and Rumor Shape a Young Artist’s Fortune
A young woman with artistic temperament abandons all for her craft and suddenly sells a painting for a large sum. She uses the money as a first payment on a cottage she desires while neighbors warn of potential deceit. The tale explores temptation, gullibility, and the allure of quick profit.
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Bro A
Woutan
Lin Gohig
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