Forest fires threaten Dalton village and Ashland areas
In Ashland Wisconsin strong winds fan forest fires spreading in many directions. The town of Dalton Ohio reports mass destruction with twenty acres burned and over fifty houses lost. Firefighters received assistance from Massillon Orrville and Canton as villagers flee. The Royal Insurance Co. bears the heaviest loss with the post office and contents destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Bercely
Massilion
Ohio
Dalton
Massilton
Orrville
Canton
Pha
Ioos
Royal Insurance Company
Postehice
Muminas
Italtroatte
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Miliens Franesent
Lowes
Test case for Mississippi warrants and federal action
Proceedings against Mississippi state officials were directed by Secretary Carlisle after a consult between officials and the justice department to prevent harm from unnotified issues of government securities. Penalties include a fine up to 6000 dollars or up to fifteen years in prison. Also reports Bridget Gorman, the Gypsies queen, dies in America at 66 after a roaming life and regency. The third annual convention of the Consolidated Order of Howlinoshina opens in this city with about 200 core members present. An explosion in a Pennsylvania coal mine traps Superintendent Bryten and 100 miners entombed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Carlisle
Ciata
Department of Justice
Bridget
Gorman
Qinen
America
Tyro
Efwon Bartley Gorman
Wundrodk
Gypuior
Kargas
Howlinoshina
Maj
Davlon
Imack
Ate Dendanga
National Association of Postoffice Clerks Meet in session
Vasintice clerks gather in Boston as delegates from major cities attend the annual foundation meeting of the Postoffice Clerks National Association. The event brings together representatives from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Local unrest and financial shocks ripple through 1914 era cities
Four local lodges of the Knights of Labor strike amid a cost of living and employment upheaval estimated at forty one thousand workers leaving duty. Bradstreet reports weekly U S bank clearances totaling 794 million in principal cities, up from last year, as insurers face collapse rumors in Baltimore and a wildcat firm drains premiums while executives vanish. In Cleveland, a notable oration is canceled after a sextuple lynching in the region, and New York trade reviews note continued branch improvement amid broader economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New You
K. of L
Bradstreet
United States
Baltimore
Wheeling
W. Va
Anchor Insurance Company
EL Merwin
Massachusetia
Trinda
Ohio
Dureraco
I. of IL
Pruat Polike
Severden
Soriken
Cleveland
P. Green
Whittier Literary Association
Merbia
John Brown
Deantar Gracn
Messen
New York
Dun & Cos
Economic Outlook and Market Movements Reported
The government crop report is expected to foreshadow a great corn loss while observers think damage reports are exaggerated. Corn receipts rose. wheat receipts reached 5,077,187 bushels versus 4,550,337 last year with prices up. Atlantic exports were smaller than last year. Pork prices rose. cotton futures show new crop potential exceeding world demand. Wool sales fell. domestic fine wool weakened in Boston. There were 215 failures this week versus 328 last year. Pittsburgh notes show encampment preparations drawing buyers and crowds. Reports of fires in Hughes Center and Kane are unconfirmed. In Crattleboro, Republicans carried the state by 25,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston
Prrrsburg
Williamport
Hwugheh Canter
Lycoming County
Kane
Boundary monuments survey ends in mixed results
Col W B Barlow arrives in San Francisco after a two year survey along the U S Mexico boundary from El Paso to the Pacific 252 monuments were erected or repaired with gaps noted over 100 miles lacking and a mile strip misaligned Mexican settlers and Americans show mixed boundary understanding. Separate reports detail a Madison Street glass roof collapse causing panic but no serious injuries amid a broader blaze alert across Great Lakes regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Fancisco
W.B. Barlow
American Commission
United States
Mexico
Hallyears
el Paso
Rio Grands
Pacific
Col Barlow
Madison Street
Dorbin
Tong Park
Rugof
Akrylight
Ail Tha
Lake Ontario
Judith
Giffalo
Lake Superior
JAG
Marie Ali Beata
West Superior
Wis
J. J. Fitzgerald
Urele
Kennedy
Releif
Truly
Chicago
Wisconsin Central
Steven's Point
St. Paul
Catholic Total Abstinence
Frat Business Way
Davie
New York
Kansas City
Tr. Key
Br. L. Kink
Kan
Didasse
Lather Kuele
St. Mary's Parish
Surrender of spies sparks panic among Japanese in China
Foreign Jottings reports the American consul’s surrender of two Japanese spies outside settlement limits, fueling panic among about 700 Japanese in the city who fear retaliation as reports circulate of imminent executions by Tao tai. They rush to leave China as fires devastate Rainy River regions and warnings spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannghat
Taotol
United States
Taotai
China
Portace
Ont
Sault Rapids
Rainy River
Amariisan
Port Trancis
Grassy River Road
Rainy Lake City
Paris Special
Dupuy
Chamber of Deputies Asa
Nonwich
England
Trades Union Congress
Heahy Lloyd
American Federation of Labor
Winnipeg
Littica Pond
N. W.T
Gabriel da Joont
Riel
Manitoba
Minnesota
Rain River
Gainsley
St. Petersburg
Niji Novgorod
Poland
Kanasron
Jamaica
Hayti
Hippolyte
Turin Epectal
Caf San Carioun
Solera
Lynching Urgency Echoes Across Tennessee and Louisiana
Gov. notes vowed action against Millington mob and pledges rewards and detectives to catch those responsible. New Orleans reports an exceptionally tall baby born to Mr From and wife with remarkable measurements. Jackson, Miss, special: Burns demands official warrants and plates. governor’s office says plates reside with auditor. Chattanooga: suspects linked to major rail reorganization scheme and Vanderbilt interests. Atlanta: Rev Ben Gaston killed in Emigration clash. six others wounded in a faction fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Crogcent
Gily Ball Raid Company
Tin Ria
Ita
From
Aoman
Tink
Gfieer Burns
Burns
Washinton
Chattanooga
Limes
Andaar
Richmond and
West Point
East
Atlanta
Liberia
Lancock County
Gaston
Wayre
Jenkins
Forest Fires Threaten Wisconsin Towns and Duluth
Reports from the Lake Superior region describe rekindled forest fires surrounding Washburn, Ashland, Ironwood, Hurley, Bayfield, and nearby settlements. Seven people perish near Marengo while communities rally for aid. Duluth funds exceed 10050 with thousands displaced and cattle and fowl dying amid the flames.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Washburn
Ashland
Ironwood
Hurley
Cianzh
Bayfield
Sanders
Marengo
Fenoit
Fort Wing
Duluth
Lake Superior
Spencer
Wis
Stevens Point
Thorpe
Chippewa “Falls
Rib Lake
Taylor County
Bruce
Chippewa Falls
Chippews
Carlton
Kerrick
Barnum
Mina
Deluth
Staten
Freight tariffs driven out by fire will not return
Damage at Sandstone, Partridge and Hinckley totals 520,900, more than half the towns losses, but timber losses are not eluded. The text notes Fey freight and passenger tariffs are gone, even with possible business to attract them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandstone
Partridge
Hinckley
Waite Wins Easily at Colorado Populist Convention
Gov. Waite was renominated on the first ballot at Pueblo by an almost unanimous vote as anti Waite members failed to mobilize opposition. Thomas M. Patterson spoke briefly but offered only a protest from the minority, while Holden was silenced by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Waite
Pueblo
Ae Col
Thomas M. Patterson
Endeav
Wait Ored
Id Holden
Patterson
Denver
Gov. Waite
Gov. Waita
Minnesota Democrats Nominate Ticket at St Paul Convention
The Minnesota Democratic State Convention at St Paul nominated a full slate by acclamation with Governor General, Governor John Lundvig, Secretary John Haines, Attorney Logan Brockigridge, Treasurer Q J Lambert, Chief Justice Bongrave Smith, Clark Boverlyr Court Thomas Kurtz. The platform endorses Democratic doctrines, supports free silver, popular selection of United States Senators, economy in public affairs, opposing the American Protective Association, supports the Cohn tariff bill and railway taxation, and favors arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btate
St Paul
St. Paul
Ghosor
L Boaker
Paul
United Giatoa Honolarsy
Amerigan Protactive Association
Pomneratia
Innis
Bolloves
Japanese in Panic as Consul Surrenders Two
A panic grips Japanese residents after the American Consul in China facilitates the surrender of two Japanese men accused of espionage. Chinese authorities pledge no torture and a fair trial, while many Japanese flee the city awaiting further developments. Japanese merchants begin withdrawing as Yokohama Specie Bank shifts operations to Comptoir d'Eccompte during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taotal
Yokohama Specie Ban
Comptoir d'Eccompte
Trial of Debs Begins in Contempt Case in Chicago
Judge Woods presides in Chicago as the Debs contempt trial commences, aiming to rehear events from the railroad strike and boycott. The case, a continuation from July, pits A F officers of the American Railway Union against the government, with potential Supreme Court appeal and related indictments pending.
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Judge Woods
Crnen
A. F
Oftcare
Chicago
Fugen V. Debs
George W. Howard
Sylvestor Koliher
W. Rogers
American Railway Union
Briefers Report On Shootings And Collisions In Early City News
Henry Larson shot his wife in St Louis and then killed Lena. Ratan Bernauer plans a Scandinavia tour in October. A trolley collision near Darby Pa injures fifteen, some seriously. Jane Finley, 20, was fatally shot at Germantown Pa by lover Matthew Dunlap.
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Henry Larson
St. Louis
Ratan Bernnaeor
Scandinavia
Darby
Jane Fintley
Germatown
Matthew Dunlap
Rain Delays and Drought Hit Midwestern Farms
State weather service reports from across Illinois to Nebraska indicate dry spells and high winds slowing fall plowing and harvest. Indiana, Minnesota, and Iowa note drought milding forest fires in some areas, with corn ripening unevenly and pastures suffering. Some states report light rain improving conditions, while Wisconsin and Nebraska show little change and persistent dryness.
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United States Weather Bureau
Telegraph
Chicago
Saoow
Gore
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Petal
Dakota
Agedou
North Dakars
Kansas
Barber
Dons
Iphan
Sadgwick
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
Labor’s Own Day Demostrations Across Major Cities
In 1852 Matthew Paralis proposed a joint labor outing on the first Monday in September, leading to the annual Labor Day demonstrations. By 1860 unions across the United States and Canada celebrated with parades, picnics, and public events. In Chicago and New York crowds surpassed tens of thousands despite rain, with Canada’s first Dominion-wide suspension of business noted in Toronto. Nebraska, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis also held large gatherings, reflecting widespread labor solidarity and festive activities.
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Jarre
Matthew Paralis
Beerstury
Cantral Jayr Union
Futoraon
N. 1
Thora
Secur
New York City
Britain
United States
Chicago
Tromontia
New York
New
Englace
Offias
Boston
Toronto
Canada
Omaha
Nebraska
Thorn
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Condition of National Banks Encouraging Report
A summary of the status of 3,170 national banks in the United States under the Comptroller of the Currency’s call on July 14, 1894. It notes loans and discounts around 81,?93,000 with gold coin cover, gold treasury holdings, silver deposits, and total resources. Includes details on profits, dividends, taxes, and individual deposits, reflecting a cautious banking picture of the era.
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United States
Burglary Fire Fatality Reported in Warren Area
Wires report constable John Cxatsley was fatally shot by burglars in Warren. A British bark Glencaire stranded near Dartland, Ora, was towed off. In Minneapolis lambermen discuss a 60 centa proposal. Armed men robbed an assistant postmaster at University Place, Nob, and seized his office.
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Parks
John Cxatsley
Warren
Hia
Dartland
Ora
Minneapolts Lambermen
University Place
Nob
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Queen of the Gypsies
Mhre
Wonkrawarrs
Pennsylvania
Wittston
Bryten
Wesf
Southern Summary
Guattanooga
Tenn
Millington
Nashville
Jin Tannensee
Hoot Ann
Beat
Fa Gerry
Harry Powers
Ketta
Perry
Gustava Wentz
Democrats
Debs
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