Fire devastates Philadelphia theater district injuring many
A catastrophic blaze in Philadelphia last night destroyed the Central Theater and Times annex, injuring 109 or more and causing extensive damage across Sansom Walnut and Eighth streets. Firefighters battled flames from 6 PM, with two theaters and multiple shops gutted, and Wanamaker’s stores partially saved despite heavy smoke and water damage.
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Destructive Bomb Wrecks Paris Cafe Killing Owner
An explosion at M Very's restaurant in Paris caused by anarchist actions injures and kills the owner. Police describe a large blast at 9 40 pm with the cafe heavily damaged. A granddaughter and several guests were shaken and injured, troops secure the area as mourners and spectators gather.
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Trichina cases rise in Sieston prompt pork safety warning
The Massachusetts State Board of Health said in response to inquiries that eating raw pork causes illness and reported over 50 trichinosis cases in Sieston since mid February with five deaths. About one tenth of all pork Boston area was affected, highlighting safety in pork use.
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Grant Monument Ceremony in New York Honors Gen Grant
President Harrison lays the corner stone for a Riverside Park monument to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant with a gold trowel as 1,500 schoolchildren scatter flowers and a copper box of historic items is placed inside. The Miantonomoh fires a 21 gun salute and speakers praise Grant's career, while plans describe a 108 by 108 by 70 foot Doric monument topped by a pyramid and housing a crypt for Grant and Mrs. Grant with an equestrian statue at the entrance.
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Wheat Prospects in Monthly Crop Bulletin
Secretary Rusk reports on winter wheat from state agents across several states. Pennsylvania soils favored seeding but overall conditions were below average with limited snow cover. West Virginia notes very dry ground and uneven germination with early wheat faring best. Early-seeded wheat shows best growth while thawing and freezing harmed crops in March. Animal health across regions remains generally favorable with some swine issues in Pennsylvania and improved livestock conditions elsewhere. West Virginia notes scab-like issues traced to lice affecting sheep health and wool, while hogs and cattle stay strong.
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Life sentence for Reds over anarchistic outrages
Ravachol a noted anarchist and Simon were condemned to penal servitude for life after a brief trial in April. Chaumartin and Rosalie Soubere were acquitted. The case followed a dynamite attack on M. Very’s restaurant and heightened security at the courthouse.
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Tragic double shooting ends in suicide in Drxntson
George Moore shot his wife at her sewing machine killing her instantly then wounded Edward McClelland a saloonkeeper before fatally shooting himself. Moore, night worker for Panhandle railway, had recent suspicions of infidelity and fled to his mother-in-law’s home after the killings.
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Explosion and deaths at Detwiller and Sons factory Greenville
A large fireworks factory explosion and fire at Detwiller and Sons in Greenville left two boys Albert Bottle and John Ettinger dead and several workers badly burned. Nearby, three Hope Creek fishermen suffocated by coal gas. others injured in accidents across multiple states.
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Indicted Union Pacific Officers and 19th Century Ballots
Indictments against Union Pacific Railroad Company officers for violating the Interstate Commerce law emerge in Topeka. Bangor Maine sees a special adjourned election with Playius C Beat elected mayor by 12 votes. Ames, a frail 70 year old, found dead in a Detroit boarding house fire. William Astor dies in Paris amid vast wealth. Ohio Democrats set Columbus convention dates June 14 and 15. Patterson Coal workers strike over $2,000 due miners. Nebraska Republicans meet at Kearney endorsing Harrison, with Webster, Cobb, Richards, and E D Webster as delegates. New Jersey GOP selects delegates at Trenton. Denver hosts Colorado convention with strong free silver stance and anti 70-cent dollar tone.
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