Fire destroys D. & Stona Furniture Plant at Pike and Sheldon
The D. KE furniture factory at Pike and Sheldon streets burned in an early Thursday blaze. Watchman Jake Wagner spotted smoke rising as a fireball fed by gas and tinder. Two large 50x100 foot buildings and a 14x? foot warehouse were gutted in about 30 minutes. The site later became a stockyard for a new company. Insurance coverage estimated at about 60,000 with the loss tied to machinery and stock. firemen faced intense heat as streams of water doused the ruins. Five hundred spectators gathered as the Advance Manufacturing Company took over the ruined site for reconstruction. Minor injuries included a broken ankle to President Wilson during the day.
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D. Ke, Stone Company
Pike Snd
Sheldon Ate
Wwe
Jake Wagner
Uber
Indane Trust Company
Recalvar
J. M. Clark
Shoals
Ind
Wilson Ie
G. A. Neorman
Bnd
Jacob Miel
Exen
Wao
Romer. Martindale
Arene
Roth
Atlas Works
Wileon Waa
UT Grasnwood
Beleesti
Advance Manufacturing Company
Self-Made Grave Incident and Cleveland Club Meeting Postponed
A troubled youth, Walker, attempted suicide by self-made grave at a cemetery in Cambridge Vermont after learning of his fiancé’s death. In unrelated news, the Cleveland club meeting to name a successor to Secretary Brown was postponed as members work through an alleged shortage dispute and possible new secretary candidate AL Hoevsing, ex-president, is discussed.
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Mays
Aug
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Carbolic
Bridge
Java
Cleveland
Brown
Cach
Owen Sim
Ster
Gx AL Hoevsing
Hay
Urowna
Danesnu
Poatmanter Salem
Warkington
Mre
Miles Jones
Smith
Hrows
Uociatar
Murderer Casarlo Santo Goes On Trial In Lyons
The proud defendant Casarlo Santo faced the court of assizes in Lyons on Thursday. He defended his actions with skill insisting the murder of Carnot was premeditated and rejected rumors while admitting anarchist beliefs and enmity toward state chiefs. The judge M. Hreuillac delivered an impressive address as Santo claimed responsibility and recalled his ancestors in a dramatic courtroom scene.
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Lyons
Casarlo Santo
Carpet’e Asrausio
St. Paul's
Santo
M. Hreuillac
Feela Doorly
Liuss
Wren
Sam
Carnét
Carnot
Premedita von Caserlo
The Old Cuss on the Streetcar Mayhem Altar Tale
A frayed Cincinnati style streetcar tale recalls a medium height man in a gray suit and straw hat who dodges fare by clever ruses. He pockets coins, mocks conductors, and escapes with a wry grin as crowds observe the long running game. A chaotic city vignette highlights quirky transit life.
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Indianapolitane
Tim Urtiio
Brootlyn
Aende
Jim
Ima
Court House Yard Shooting Leaves Boy Wounded
A 10 year old boy Johnny Humphrey was fatally wounded in the courthouse yard when John Michael, allegedly drunk, fired a pistol after a dispute with local youths. Michael fled toward Delaware and was arrested later by Merchant policeman Walker. Witnesses were held for questioning and Michael claimed accidental discharge. The incident drew a crowd and left Humphrey in critical condition at City Hospital.
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Cy Hospital
Les Johemy
Jellie
Joneph
Michael
Sitcheel
Aldu
Alabama St
Revolsor
Humphrey
Bla
Dows
Michael Covily
Delaware Rt
Lilinoly
Merichusets
Maryland
Jinan
Kablo
Lotee Humphrey
Great Strike and Labor Turmoil Near A.R.U. Convention
A sprawling note on the A R U convention and looming strike action near Chirag, Aug 2. Debs mobilizes workers as courts and authorities face resistance, with police on standby and talks of injunctions. Reports cover strike triggers, court appearances, and surrounding unrest, with multiple towns noting incidents, thefts, and local disruptions.
Chinese and Japanese tensions blaze in Korea border clash
Readable segments report Chinese forces massing toward Seoul while Japanese forces and ships move from Tokyo and Windbluntack under sealed orders. Officials note a deeper Sino Japanese clash anticipated hourly as passports are ordered and Chinese residents seek protection in the United States.
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Seoul
Geo
Corean
Tokio
Thureday
Fire in Chicago lumber district reported massive loss
A Wednesday fire in Chicago's lumber district spread rapidly, burning about three quarters of a mile long and causing losses estimated between 800000 and 2000000 dollars. Three bodies were recovered, with more feared to be missing as flood of water crowds gathered at the river. Plague of black spiders reported in Crawford and Mercy counties with several bites and one death. New York journalist T Thomas Fortune to attend local convention. Wheat flour prices at Van Pere.
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Fintaummate
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China
Japan
Mrgatcesatta-ava
Columital
Youbiml
Veatslog Uv
Chinsmoo
Chung
Nanety
Dior
Ocena
Ind
Iycomeae
Crawford
Mercy
Manning Natla Ghe
Manolog
T. Thomas Fortune
New York
Negro Democratic League
Jongte
McLean Spars City Over Free Car Service Row
The health board faces pressure as Manager McLean refuses to rescind a fare-free transit policy for police and city workers. Clerk Barnard criticizes salaries and threatens action until the board and Best directors meet next month. The dispute risks crippling service during a crucial season.
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Board of Health
Aed
Larnart
McLean
Cie Police Department
Br. Barnard
Melesa
Ifernard
Health Department
Eros. Car Company
Nearing an agreement in the sugar tariff dispute
Reports from congressional conferees indicate progress on a compromise to modify the sugar schedule though a major division remains over the hoghouse caucus delay. President Cleveland’s administration warned against any changes while immigration and other bills were debated. no evidence supports bribery or payments for support.
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Tommines
Faye
J’realdagy Clavelard
Cos
Havowayern
Roger Intereatas
Thera Laais
Wrust
Suspected Watterson Slayer Claimed By Town
Detective work after months points to Cole as the murderer of Ushour Watterson. John McAfee and William Cole are linked through a late night expedition. Cole denies the charge while living at Castleton with a farm tied to Attorney W Rooker. The case follows a deadly daytime stabbing on the commons near Tennyes and Seventh streets, with arrests pending.
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Calorad
Watterson
Harel
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Spear
Clue
Clustad Huadrede
Ramora
Cula
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Quarral
Cole
John McAfes
Rodite
Young Cole
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Polles
Wee Sr
Castleton
WI Rooker
Rooker
Castilian
AleAfente
Chicago
Thornton
Andrenk
Canel Thoradsy
Maryland court considers funds as dividends in receivership
A Maryland court weighs distributing funds from out of state as dividends to creditors. The judge questions if acceptance now is feasible and notes the possibility of winding up the security by year end. The receivership faces about 800,000 dollars daily in claims by members of the order.
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Wlote
Maryland
Faliry
Murder Suspect Stabs County Attorney in Street Attack
County attorney W St Jorsia was killed by Stephen Voyney in a street stabbing after a dispute over charges for his wife. The assailant, Courtney Jarvis, reportedly slipped from behind and stabbed Jarvis in the back, the crime shocking Wartin community and prompting swift arrest of the suspect.
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W. St Jorsia
Stephen Vouney
Jarvis
Courtney
Wesley Jarvias
Gerer
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