Multiple Fatal and Legal Events Across Cities
Chronology of violent deaths prosecutions fires and accidents from various cities. Notable items include Paul Hols of Chicago receiving a 14 year penitentiary sentence for patricide, rail accidents injuring or killing several, Joseph Berendess's prison term for extortion, and a Chicago police shooting of his daughter Ira. Also reported are drownings in Chester Ohio, cremations of Leidy brothers, factory fires in Hoboken and Milwaukee, hangings in Marshall Missouri, a railroad wreck near Sault Ste. Marie, and educational association conventions. The report mentions railroads offering half rates to education personnel, a Montreal fire caused by a lamp, and legal/policy notes on eight-hour workdays and women as lay delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Leidy
Philip Leidy
H. J. Hill
Toronto
Chicago
Enormous Forest Fire Damage Across Michigan Cities
Sweeping the state reports massive destruction from Michigan fires. Clin ton north of here is wiped clean. Wagner & Pierce mill and large timber losses loom. Dozens of structures, railcars, and lumber yards burn. Walkerville and Bear Lake suffer total devastation. a long railroad bridge over Sturgeon River is destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of logs and cords burned. residents flee to the lake for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oi City
Coal Hill
President
Oil City Fuel Supply Company
North Leon Oil Company
Warren
Kane
W. Schofield
Koester
Lote
Stettheimer & Co
Brown
J. P. Cappean
Buffalo
Keating Summit
Austin
IC. & M. Goodyear
Huntingdon
Mapleton Borouch
Here
Werwell
Mich
Clinton
Toledo
Ann Arbor
North Michigan
Wagner & Pierce
A. S. Pringle
Coldwater Township
Isabella County
Theodore Coney
Chicago and
West Michigan
Shields
White Cloud
Lilly Junction
Deer Lake
Rex City
Osterhont & Fox Lumber
Walkerville
Kitzinger's
Free Soil
Altoona
Little Muskegon
Big Rapids
Bear Lake
Sturgeon River
Bellefonte
Buffalo Run
Pine Grove Mill
John Neidgh
F. B. Crrder
Addes Mountain
Alleghenies
Nnuses
Benner Run
Huntington
West Kane
C. W. Scotfield
Streithmier & Bateman
Weston & Preston
Mechanicsport
Dillwood
Alexander Underwood
Mount Pocono
Destructive County Fire Destroys Five Upper Townships
Five Upper townships in White Cloud Michigan are engulfed in flames since Sunday with towns wiped out. Fields Station, Otia, Park City, and Lilly Station are burned, leaving hundreds homeless and rail lines like the Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan line unable to operate north of the Clara County line. Walkersville’s 800 residents flee with many feared dead in the woods. Local villages across the county report extensive losses as fires spread, and smaller communities vanish under ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Cloud
Mich
Fields Station
Otia
Park City
Lincoln Township
Lilly Station
Ludington
Walkersville
Toledo, Ann Arbor & Northern Michigan Railroad
Clara County
Cadillac
Nirvana
Fremont
Flint
Pere Marquette Road
Forest fires devastate Pennsylvania timberlands statewide
Bellefonte and multiple towns report vast forest fires racing through counties. Fires rage along Buffalo Run and Alleghenies with hundreds of acres burned, destroying farms, sawmills, camps, and 150000 dollars worth of logs. Rescue crews battle flames amid widespread timber losses.
Tragedy as Mountain Torrent Drowns Quarry Train
A quarry train near Allerona in Umbria was engulfed by a sudden flood. The rushing river swept the workers from the rails and carried the train downstream, drowning most aboard before aid could arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Allerona
Orvieto
Umbris
Engineer Trains Through Forest Fire Then Derailed
In Coudersport Pennsylvania on May 12 a train carrying 75 men battled forest fires by building trenches and lighting backfires. They were hemmed by flames and a log skidway, chose to dash through the fire, but the engine derailed into flames. Six men died, several injured. Superintendent Ranger was killed after being trapped in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coudersport
Moore's Row
Ranger
Sinnemahoning Valley Road
US Ships Pursue Itata After Robert and Minnie Capture
San Pedro officers seize schooner Robert and Minnie three miles from port aboard tug Falcon. Itata likely received transferred arms. Dill and supercargo Burch arrested. Charleston sails under sealed orders to pursue the state in Chilean waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert
Minnie
San Pedro
Marshal Anderson
Falcon
San Pedro Harbor
Omaha
Navy Department
Cornado Islands
San Clemente
San Diego
Filot Dill
Supercargo Burch
Callina
San Clemente Island
San Francisco
United States
Charleston
Remy
Brown
Itate
Greatest Exhibition Ever Held at Chicago Expo Bid
The World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago is anticipated as the greatest exhibit global history. Nations from Mexico to Argentina plan major displays, with Britain led by a royal commission, Russia pledging 2.5 million dollars plus more, and Germany and France promising strong showings. Mexico plans a 1 million dollar effort. many regions will build their own pavilions. The West Indies groups plan an Indian Court style exhibit. Opening is two years away but prospects already promise an extraordinary international showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bureau of American Republics
Washington, D. C
Europe
China
Japan
United States
Mexico
Great Britain
Prince of Wales
St.Petersburg
U.cow
Germany
France
Columbia
Guatemala
Salvador
Costa Rica
Barbadoes
Jamaica
British West India Islands
The Condition of Business Sees May Markets Dip
B.G. Dun and Co reports May opens with a slide in speculative prices and a 15 cent wheat drop over days. Despite favorable long term wheat prospects in the West and expectations of better manufactured demand, foreign and monetary uncertainties cloud the outlook. US and Canadian business failures total 242 this week, down from prior weeks and below last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
France
Kansas
Washington
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
From Distant Lands And Global Turmoil News Brief
Census in France shows a 108 000 yearly population rise while larger gains of 435 000 yearly are noted in Lier many. Secret societies in Valparaiso allegedly fail to instill full terrorism amid a failed assassination attempt on Vienna’s presidential candidate. Five crew members of the British ship Craigburn drown in a gale. Prince of Wailea sinks into 1.5 million debt as pressure mounts on his mother to shield him from disgrace. The Russian decree grants a one year grace for nonowners and two years for real property owners before expulsion. German rail orders bar free rides by nonessential government staff with dismissal for violators. London influenza warnings rise as 43 MPs fall ill. Vienna reports severe outbreak with alarm. Emperor William bans sermons over 15 minutes. Newport drydock explosion on the steamship Tancarville kills several workers and injures many. vessel damaged. In Brussels district strike spreads. 34 000 foundrymen walk out and iron works shut for fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Vienna
Craigburn
Prince of
Germany
William
Tancarville
Carter
Newport
Charleston
Brussels
Frost Damage Report Across States Shrinks Apple Peach Fears
Washington May 12 An investigation into May Sand 6 frost damage shows widespread effects on strawberries and early vegetables across states. Some injury to pears and cherries. peaches affected modestly. Ohio Valley may see dropping fruit while Michigan reports heavy damage to small fruit and vegetables. Western Michigan sees little overall injury. New Jersey orchards fare better with peaches and apples less harmed. Maryland reports loss of strawberries and early vegetables but no grain or tree fruit injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio Valley
Michigan
New Jersey
Maryland
Universal Suffrage Rally Awakens Belgian Masses
In Brussels and across Belgium on May 11, hundreds of thousands attend 38 suffrage meetings. Speakers call for universal suffrage and denounce oligarchy, warning revolution may follow if reform is delayed. A Brussels socialist predicts monarchy fall and a distant day when bayonets are turned on rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lrossela
Belgium
Brussels
Great Northern reports favorable crop outlook across 361 points
St Paul May 11 Great Northern railroad reports crop conditions from 361 points along main line and branches. Wheat acreage up about 15 percent from last year with some areas diversifying farming. Cool latest weather strengthens small grains against potential drought. Illinois fruit growers expect a heavy crop despite frost damage. strawberries and fruit escaped frost in Kentucky Northern Tennessee and Southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Great Northern Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Rail disaster at Fort Jennings claims three workers
May 12 at Fort Jennings, near the Toledo Kansas City and St. Louis line, a passenger train hit a heavy timber projecting onto the track. Workers from Glen, including Henry Miller, Henry Slotman, and Locs Kenge, were killed or injured as they handled a threshing machine when the wreck occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tima
Fort Jennings
Toledo
Kansas City
St. Louis
Henry, Miller
Henry Slotman
Locs Kenge
Athseh
WICHIGAW DISASTER ON NORTHERN FREIGHT TRAIN
Shepherd Mich May 12 an extra freight from the north collided with 13 loaded log cars wrecking engine No 20 and the caboose. The crew leaped clear and escaped injury though the force of the impact caused a derailment and damage to equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd, Mich
Multiple Local Accidents and Industrial Plans Reported
The column reports a child burned at home by matches, a minister killed by a falling roof, a house fire at Penn Station area with losses, and a series of industrial and legal notes. It covers tax refunds to the Pennsylvania treasury, libel suit outcomes, plans for a large tin plate mill, consolidation talks in Elizabeth, steel plant purchases near Freedom, wage disputes at Uniontown, a remarkable baby weight claim, new coal works near New Florence, a mine fire in Summit Hill with casualties, a cooperative company closure in New Brighton, a man found murdered near Wilmerding, a crusade against pie by the WCTU, a nose-biting altercation in McKeesport, a Weissport fire, a man crushed by a train at Cresson, a saloon keeper’s public notice, and a fatal fire in Shanor station with an Italian woman and infant burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Gleason
St. Petersburg
Francis Carrel
Forest City
Jacob
Benjamin Smith
Penn Station
Pattison
United States
Pennsylvania
Mary A. Suber
New Castle
Philadelphia
Elizabeth
Chicago Safe and Luck Works
National Safe Deposit and Vault Company
Pittsburg
Freedom
Uniontown
Cheater
New Florence
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Summit Hill
Hugh Sharpe
Lansford
Hugh Black
William Geary
New Brighton
Lawrence
M.R. Gibson
Neshannock
Draham
Hygaine Department
Thomas Greenaway
John Daley
McKeesport
Daley
Greenaway
Snyder
Weissport
Robert Armstrong
Cresson
Greenville
Shanor Station
John Churnis
Peter Churnis
Meadville
Delamater & Co
Kellin and Murray
Commonwealth
Victor Delamater
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Indiana Progress
Wepsispay
Wal Wert, D. and
Napletox,pa
Lins, C
Gillend
van Wet
Fort Wayne Track
Washington Street
Walnut
Salt Lake City
Utah
Liberty Park
Harrison
Heuspon
Natius
Glenwood Springs
Col
Creex Cronk
Provo
Springfield
Seeder
Colorado Springs
Marvivon
Leadville
Pueblo
Denver
Mesc
Silding
Piteengh
Idie
Cleveland
Howe
Beever
Lew Breghten
Acale
Tien
Lows Mimers
Basten Teilereaskess
Moldans
Carpenters of
Younguieen
Carpenter Union
Iowa
Geveral Colleria
Schayskii
Ligga
Balgiam
Louis Quarry
Azyeri
Laméen
Bel- Gan
Paul Hols
W. T. Brace
Conemaugh
L. Weiss
Patrick Foley
Patrick Glenn
Temperanceville
Pittsburgh
New York
van Brunt
Joseph Berendess
States P'Rison
Messrs. Poplin
Marks
Hugh Burns
Ira
Bertha McKain
Lutie Ridenour
Charles Frank
Smith McDule
Chester, O
Manson
August Hauntzman
Montreal
Zollique Demer
Mim
Jennie Tupper
Lock Exell
Russellville
Ala
Milwaukee
F. A. Walsh & Co
William Price
Marshall
Pine Bluff
Ark
Bheir
Canadian Pacific
Boston
Minespolis
Sault Ste. Maria
Union Pacific Tea Company
Plaquemine
HH. M. Ward
George K. Hunter
Rufus Holt
William Hodway
Pleasant Holt
Tenn
James E. Stewart
Mary E
Collier Township
Chartiersborough
Stewart
Trinidad
M. E. Church
The
Supreme Court of Indiana
George Jackson
Fitlsburg
BR. J. Armstrong
Derry
H. Needham
Hanlon
Pittsburg Capitalite
Remington
Mancie
Ind
L. L. Close
Lake Erie Railroad
Wheeling
V. Va
William Crager
Augusta
Wis
Barnes Brothers
West Superior
Centerville
Asbury
Walla
Wayh
Hunt
Ducktown
Uoon
Craig Miles
Kiowa County
Kan
California
John J. Evans
Camly
Pittaburgh
Builders' Exchange
Che
Tans Sagnams
Sdeem Deere
Robert and
Liermany
Ohio Grains and Fruits
Cereste
Columbus
Ohio Agricultural Bureau
F. N. Davis
Ed Davis
White
John White
Tom Davis
E. Farris
J. W. Smith
James Blackburn
Devise
Seversl
Keystowe
Robert Adams
Johnstown
Mr. Adams
Eugene J. Miller
Smithport
Ridgway
Daniel Dina
Jeannette
Wall Peper
Lemuel Todd
Carlisle
Straits of
Juan de Fuca
Tacoma
Wash
Lucy Lowe
Guestades River
John N. Grant
Corte
New Oxisans
Toma
Itaten Come
New Oxteens
Signor Corte
Prana
Balisg Consagylabp
Conmuk
Teres
Arsine
Reade
Maj
Hancock
Reynolds
Gettysburg
Harrisbore
Robinson
Senate
House
Howewee
Anthracite Mining Commission
Teggert
Harrisburg
Williams
Butler
Congress
Uest
Lar Yous
Finley
Teley
Delaware
Yes Ocean
Pamed
Lytle
West Newton
Mount Pressamg
Westmoreland County
Justinea
Clarksburg
W, Va
May
Eerem Walle
Cattie
Cain
Attles
Berties
Ee Een
Hay—Weewan
Tak
Doak
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