Train Plunges Through Prairie Fire East of Mount Vernon
A St Paul road passenger train faced a deadly prairie fire two miles east of Mount Vernon D T as dusk and smoke hid the track. The engine halted amid blazing ties, passengers prayed and fought to extinguish flames while the crew and riders crawled through a mile of burning track. Several passengers burned seriously but none died.
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St. Paul Road
Mount Vernon
D. T
Pissengers
Strong
Widower marries widow after storm delays home wedding
In Beury County Kentucky a 60 year old widower and Sop Pint nine widow eloped to marry after plans at home were blocked by weather and family opposition. They left by train to be married by a magistrate and returned to seek consent from their children.
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Beury County
Reynolds
Hot
Hin
Louis Sie Lesteine
Trate
Gang of Anarchists Accused in Fire Rampages
A spate of suspicious fires in Beookiyr tied to a gang named Abend of Anarchisia. Detectives clashed with unclear evidence as six fires damaged ground floor tenements and cigar stores. Police suspect group activity dating back to September with lives lost in early December and February arsons.
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Eran
Beookiyr
Agiaust
Hhomee
Lewis Cveme
Ect
Mevel Authorities Save Ordered Two to Ramos at Once
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a chaotic scene at Apia Pashpe with references to the Mevel Authorities and the Emperor. It mentions events in Berwes, December, and a duty-bound group facing danger. Names and places are unsettled, but the passage alludes to a rescue or arrest and a focus on duty and public welfare.
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Ramos
Apia
Berwes
Storm and Fire Hit Dakotas and Minnesota Villages
A two day storm swept South Dakota and Minnesota causing hundreds of thousands in damage and several deaths. Wind and fires razed Volin Olivet Pakwana Lesterville Mt Vernon and nearby areas. Livestock losses were heavy as dust and embers spread fire across twenty miles. towns were destroyed and homes left homeless.
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South Dakota
Minnesota
Dakota
Volin
Olivet
Pakwana
Lesterville
Mt Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Foot
Milwaukee
Blunt
Millbank
Yankton
Dak
Tia
Oswald
Huron
Losas
Bully
Hughes
Highmore
Miss Sweeny
St. Lawrence
Mr. Babcock
Blooded Robbery: Trotting Horses Stolen in Danver Case
Danver detectives uncovered a bold horse theft tied to a Kentucky trotter string valued at over 39000 dollars. Suspects Barney McKinney and Andy Larkins, well-known turfmen and jockeys, were arrested after a telegram from Chicago police aided the inquiry. The horses were shipped March 30 and recovered in a prominent stable. both men refused to discuss their identities.
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Danver
Fiest National Bank
Linton
Hubbard
Chicago Police
Barney McKinney
Andy Larkins
Kentucky
Chicago
Overland Park
McKinney
Larkins
Eistern
Gand
Hardie Racea
Abso
Ogier
Late News In Brief From The Nation And Regions
A long periphery of short items covers voting reforms in Tennessee, strikes in Buffalo yards, presidential participation in a Washington centennial, burglaries in Plymouth Ohio, Lincolns era conspiracies in Toronto, a WV shooting involving John Justice, Berlin bricklayers strike, Gladstone’s son illness relapse, Booth condition notes, Printing Office layoffs, Panama yellow fever fears, missing Elma clerk, freight wrecks with deaths, New York customs collector appointment, Lincoln to England mission, a Kentucky sheriff confession, Chile joins American nations congress, a Kentucky execution by suicide, Hungarian storm destruction, a Tennessee convict hanged, a Canadian cyclone at Long Lake, prairie fires near Regina, divorce notes on Maggie Mitchell, a New Jersey decree, a West Virginia brawl, Great fires in Dakota, and survivor tales from frontier fires.
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Chicago
Tascott
Snell
Berlin
Government Printing Office
Benedict
Colon
Panama
George Ward
El+mira
Decatur
Louisville and Nashville Road
Joal H. Erhardt
New York
Cornelius van Cort
Postmaster Pearson
Robert T. Lincoln
England
J.W. White
McLean County
Chili
Congress of American Nations
Washington
Jacob,Hornung
New Albany
Brewer
Ait
Hungary
John Wolfenberger
Greenlee
Granger County
Tenn
Rutledge
Pugh
Columbus
Ohio
Church
Baginaw
Long Lake
Regina
Maggie Mitchell
New Jersey
Harts Creek
Lincoln County
W.va
Dakota
Bank cashier vanishes with funds in Anoka case
Pratt, cashier of the First National Bank of Anoka, Minnesota, is missing after telephoning about illness and leaving town for Minneapolis. Bank records show about 100000 in thefts, with about 29000 overdraft reported by Merchants National Bank of St Paul. Directors faced a January vote on his election amid scandal. he is suspected of deceiving colleagues as a trusted associate. Depositors are expected to be made whole, with some funds already identified for return. The bank doors have been closed since last Friday. the cashier is reported in Canada.
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First National Bank
Anoks
Minnesota
Canada
Pbof. Pratt
First National Bank of
Merchants’ Bank of
Merchants’ National Bank of St. Paul
Mineapolis
Pratt
H. L. Ticknor
Northwest
Anoky
A.C. Traumis
Ll. Rees
C. J. Woodbury
Hammers
D.C. Dunham
Mr. Peck
Minneapolis
Murder and arson under Texas sheriff arrest
G B Dickson Titus County Sheriff arrests Frank Schulz on murder charges in a December 10 house fire that killed J R King his wife and six children. Schulz and his cousin allegedly killed the family after he forged a marriage license and fled with King’s daughter, with Schulz claiming distance alibi but police disputing it.
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G. B. Dickson
Titus County
Texas
Frank Shhulz
J. R. King
King
Young King
Schulz
Young Shniz
Givea
Dallas County
John Parham
Dickson
King's
Growth and challenges of Latter Day Saints in Virginia
The first day of the World's Conference of Latter Day Saints highlighted church growth with over 26,000 members and 1,495 new additions in the past year. The Church Recorder notes 1,165 removals or expulsions. Elder G T Griffith reported missionaries in Virginia faced strong opposition and threats amid false polygamy accusations.
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Conference of Latter Day Saints
Church Recorder
G. T. Griffith
Virginia
Latter Day Saints
Devastating Saithfield Fire Destroys Johnston County Town
A massive blaze swept Saithfield Johnston County North Carolina destroying most of the town. Only the county courthouse fell and a few dwellings remained after flames began around 1 p.m. Two hours later the town was gone with losses estimated above 109000 dollars. Strong winds hindered firefighting. no local department could halt the fire. Insurance covered much of the property and investigators suspect an accidental origin.
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Saithfield
Johnston County
N.C
Homs
Rive Wipes Out Factory in Pittsburg Fire
Fire destroyed the Habba and Cashigase shovel and saw works on Forty-eighth Street in Pittsburg. The blaze gutted buildings and disrupted local production. An Australian trade in shovels reportedly affected as British makers lose share in the market.
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Habba & Cashigase
Forty-eighth Street
Fpittsvaugh
Saeday
Les
Anra
Next House Majority Predicted From Unofficial Roll
General Clark reports an unofficial House roll showing 164 Republicans and 160 Democrats after Townshend’s death, with Ryan’s resignation creating two vacancies. The clerk’s official December tally likely shows 168 Republicans and 162 Democrats, plus five new members from new states, shifting the balance to a Republican majority of six.
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Clark
House of Representatives
United States
Townshend
Illinois
Ryan
Kansas
Mexico
Townshead
States
Thase
Dakotas
Washington
Montana
Tragic Pittsburgh Murder Suicide Ends in Barricade
Diets allegedly murdered his three year old daughter then cut his own throat after battering his wife. A warrant was issued after she reported the assault. Officers broke into the Craig street home to find the man and child dead from self inflicted throat wounds.
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Award Diets
Craig Street
Centre Avenue
Pittsburg
Diets
Carlisle
Mes
Howard Black to succeed Snyder as Duquesne postmaster
State news reports Howard Black will take over as postmaster in Duquesne from Snyder. Wages are raised 15 cents a day for all Wallis and Carley Sharon workers. A mail dispatch notes National Guard units to be moved for Washington centennial events. Burglaries in Bolivar net about 90 dollars in goods after failed safe attempts.
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Howard Black
Snyder
Duquesne
Wallis & Carley
Sharon
Thomas R. Newell
Fayette County
Ramsey
McClellandtown
Eastport
BH. F. Wider
Piwtucket
Hastings
National Guards
New York
Washington
Reading Road
Pennsylvania
Burgas
Reese, Hasimond & Co
Bolivar
Mercer County
Pittsburgh
Proclamation for 100th Anniversary of Washington’s Inauguration
The President proclaims a centennial general holiday marking the 1789 oath of George Washington as first U S president. He urges a nation wide prayer and thanksgiving on April 30 at 9 am, with worship across Christian and Hebrew congregations, to seek divine blessings for liberty, prosperity, and peace. President Benjamin Harrison signs, dated April 4, 1889.
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New York
George Washington
Republic
Benjaminarrison
United States of America
Washington
United States
Benjamin Harrison
James G. Blaine
Climate report praises Oregon Washington rainfall and agriculture
A chief signal officer summary shows Pacific coast rainfall ranges 70 to 107 inches annually but covers only 6 percent of Oregon and Washington Territory. Areas with less than 10 inches fall account for under 5 percent. Wheat can be grown in nine tenths of these two states without irrigation. Equable temps favor crops, with mean winter temps above freezing and coast ranges at 40 to 45 degrees, boosting staple yields.
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Oregon
Washington Territory
Pacific Coast
United States
Train collision near Helena kills three
A Northern Pacific eastbound passenger train collided with a double-heder freight on a side track near Helena Montana. Three firemen were killed including Charles Green of Baltimore and three others were injured though not seriously. The station agent faced blame for not closing the switch.
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Northern Pacific
Helen
Montana
Helena
Charles Green
Baltimore
Harry Corgar
A. L. North
Joseph Jackson
Riot and lynching attempt in Xenia after fatal stabbing
A dawn murder at a dance in Xenia, Oli, left Frank Liwrenck dead after a jealous goader, Sherman Jackson. A mob formed to lynch Jackson, led by Thomas and William Lawrence, clashed with officers near the city center. Prisoner recaptured, jail guarded amid ongoing excitement and unrest.
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Xenia
Sherman Jackson
Frank Liwrenck
Jackson
Thomas
Willian Lawrence
Murlere
Jur
Business Review Says Trade Dull as Wheat Falls
RG, Den & Co.'s weekly trade summary notes railroad earnings up about 14 percent for March, yet stocks decline with late recoveries. Interior trade is quiet, money easy, wool down except in New Mexico and Texas, copper prices stagnate, oil up slightly, and coffee prices slide amid Paris monetary concerns. Wheat falls 25 cents as large unsold stocks grow, while corn rises on favorable crop prospects and export business improves to about 31.07 million dollars over five weeks. Financial fears ease for now. Secretary Windom signals no paid 4% bonds, and treasury receipts exceed payouts by about 4.5 million. Business failures rise to 222 for the week.
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Rg, den & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
New Mexican
Texas
New York
Philadelphia
Paris
Windom
Treasury
Train Disaster Near Centerville Kills Five
A freight train on the Chicago S Lears and Pittsburgh railroad derailed west of Centerville Indiana resulting in five deaths. Authorities are investigating possible cause and the incident is described as a possible train trap.
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Chicago, S. Lears and Pittsburgh
Centerville
Ind
Live Stock Prices and Household Tips From Prairie Farmer
The column reports cattle lot prices with varied quotes by weight and breed, noting recent advances of 15 to 25 cents and listing specific animals and consignors. It also offers practical advice on washing silk handkerchiefs, broiling meat, honey handling, and several tested recipes including Lettuce and Tomato Sarap Curcken Browi Smothered Beer and Sweet Potatoes with Cream.
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Falezmen
Indiana
Marriage in Arorapgi Baffles Islanders and Islanders
The Rarotonga correspondent reports a wedding on Tuesday at Arorapgi in which Captain Frank Gill, an American master mariner, wed Akaiti a local woman tied to the island’s three queens. The ceremony drew vast pig killings and gift exchanges, the bride wearing a pale pink satin dress trimmed with white lace, as crowds watched the Anglo-Saxon groom. A large gathering and royal palace intrigues followed at Avoengi.
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Rarotonga
Sed Waster
Tine
Woana
Avoengi
Ee i Bove
Bridgeport Man’s Dog Demonstrates Cleverness at Coop
A Bridgeport, Connecticut man reports a remarkable dog that stacked the family car, stood in rain outside whining to be let in, then moved to the hen coop driving out the fowls. The animal inspected two counterfeit eggs and one real egg, carried the genuine egg to the house, then kicked the china eggs aside and lay in the basket. The housewife rewarded the dog with meat after letting the fowls back in the coop.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Bowe
Chicago Herald
A Little Boy's Faith in a Potato Cake
A Detroit Press Press reprints a Belfast anecdote of three sturdy boys in Ireland. When their mother cannot bake, eldest Bobby leads daily prayers and young James asks God for bread. The next morning James finds a potato cake, shared with his brothers, and a kindly aunt reminds him to trust God to provide what is good for him.
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Befast
Ireland
Bobby
James
Detroit Pree Press
Thimbles Through Time From Iron to Gold
A reader explains the thimble’s craft and history from its 1605 introduction by John Lofting to England. The letter traces material shifts from iron to steel and precious metals, then outlines the shaping, tempering, and setting process for the small tool used in sewing.
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Betty
England
John Lofting
Colec
York World
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