Forest Fires Threaten Northern Michigan Villages
Reports from Ishpeming and surrounding areas describe devastating forest fires along the Northwestern road from Ishpeming to Marquette. Dozens of homes burned, families fled with many villagers wiped out or endangered, and farmers panic as flames advance despite exhausted crews and looming need for rain.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Ihpeming
Marquette
James Carter
Nadeen
Carter
Needan
Carney
Sand Beach
Here
Tshpeming
Maine Senator Frye Defends Fisheries Message
Washington Aug 27 Senator Frye says the fisheries matter is overemphasized and he will not change Maine votes. He would grant more presidential power if needed but says the president controls treaty article 29 abrogation. Republicans urge solving diplomatic difficulties at the White House or State Department and doubt leaving it there for settlement.
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Maine
Washington
Frye
White House
State Department
Bouse Committee On Foreign Affairs
William Walter Pheins
Local man shoots self amid troubles in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA Aug 27 John McCullough a well known local politician shot himself Monday morning while despondent over financial and domestic troubles. Police raided the Planters hotel Saturday night. Jonas McRoy jumped from a second story window to escape arrest and broke his leg. He was taken to city hospital. other inmates were arrested and fined.
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Philadelpesa
John McCullough
Republicans Gather in Albany for State Convention Nomination
New York Republicans assemble for the state convention with Warner Miller expected to be nominated for governor. A contested race looms for lieutenant governor as party delegates converge in Albany on Tuesday.
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New York
SapaTopa
Warner Miller
Tiere
Indian girls seek passes after robbery desertion
In Cincinnati on August 27 two young Native American girls known as Little Reindeer and Naked Heel, daughters of a Blackfoot chief, applied to the mayor for passes after they and a half breed Indian doctor were cast and then robbed and deserted.
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Cincinnati
Imprisoned cashier Howkins near death in prison hospital
Columbus Ohio Aug 27 Ben Howkins imprisoned cashier of the Fidelity Bank lies dangerously ill in the penitentiary hospital. His death is momentarily expected.
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Columbus, C
Ben. Howkins
Fidel Iy Bank
Penitentiary
Arrests Spark Irish Crimes Act Action
Dublin reports two Redmond brothers, both members of Parliament, and the editor of the Wexford People were arrested under the Crimes Act amid political tension in Ireland.
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Redmond Brothers
The
Wexford People
Grave desecration fuels Beloit gold rumor in potter's field
In Beloit Wisconsin on August 27 a cemetery sexton found a violated grave in the potter's field. Bones remained, suggesting no grave robbery. Local officials probe a longstanding tale of a cholera victim with hidden gold, but indicate little chance any money was taken.
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Belort
Wis
Beloit
Jeader
Robbery at Ed Ducas Jewelry Store Ends in Arrest
Sunday afternoon Ed Ducas jewelry store was burglarized and twenty four revolvers eight Waterbury watches two dozen knives and twelve watch chains were stolen. A passerby reported a man surveying a bus in the river bank and the box with goods was recovered. The suspect, named John Kelley, was arrested after returning and waived examination, held for grand jury.
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John Heiley
Ed. Ducas
Waterbury
John Kelley
Huddleston Family Travel Amid Continent Incidents
London dispatch reports Logansport Indiana resident Huddleston and family traveling in Europe. A man named Pripbles allegedly courted Huddleston's wife, boasting of wealth in public, angering Weather Huddleston. A barroom confrontation led to injuries and the family fled to France.
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London
Huddleston
Logansport
Ind
Pripbles
Misa Huddigston
Lily
France
Fight for a Child in Police Court Ends With Release
In a police court dispute over child custody, Mrs. Graves testified that Mrs. Jones left the child with her last September and sought to take the child Saturday to disreputable places. The confrontation led to arrests but the court discharged both women, and the child remains with Mrs. Graves. Habeas corpus proceedings were filed by Mrs. Jones later that day, with circuit court set to hear at 4 oclock.
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LaPorte
Spahr
Mrs. Jones
Shilto's Loa Pleads Guilty On Vagrancy Charge
Charles Smith pleads guilty to vagrancy in police court. He is sought on another charge connected to a suspected elopement with Mary Rostetar, an inmate convicted of infant homicide and escaped from a reform facility. They traveled to St Louis and Louisville before plans to return for treatment.
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Tellow
Mary Rostetar
Female Reformatory
Smith
St. Lois
Lousville
Prarts
Quarantine Strictly Imposed Over Southern Yellow Fever
Washington reports a strict quarantine against southern yellow fever in effect since Monday. Camp Perry dispatches note over sixty cases under treatment. Trains run between Jacksonville and Fort Perry allowing residents to depart while outside Jacksonville the situation appears favorable.
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Wreshington
Washington
Camp Perry
Fla
Jacksonville
Fort Perry
City ELIE Incorporates Hydro-Carbon Burger Firm
The City ELIE in Terre Haute reports the hydro carbon burger company filed articles of incorporation on Monday with capital stock of 100000 dollars. Also noted are church and civic events including a te day camp meeting, a race and cultural notices, and local judicial appointments and incidents.
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Capitel
Young Men’s Ministers’ Institute
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Smock
George Harvey
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Joseph D. Examert
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Boone County
Cassius M. Wynkoop
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Brighton Beach
Charles Mdwaras
New York Furniture Company
Surgical Institute
John Miller
Indiana Reform School
People’s Congress
Sunay
Bob Dickson
Gruckenness
Nolice
Kregele
Seventh St
Alabama
Williams
Colored Brethren
Flood destroys homes in Miano province drowning many
Hong Kong reports a flood in the Chinese province of Miano destroyed nearly a thousand homes and caused many drownings. New York dispatch notes the disaster as of August 27.
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New York
Hong Kong
Miano
Bad Treatment of Patrons by City Railway Employees
Two New York street residents complain to The Sun about rude conduct by Citizens' Street Railway staff on a Sunday evening. The women asked about a round trip to Irvington, were assured it could be done, and after most of the trip, another car passed and the driver announced it would be the last. He insulted them with abusive language, leaving them with little option but to continue or walk home. they urge management to investigate.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Irvington
Democrats Propose Joint Debates For State Offices
The Democratic state central committee formally proposes a joint debate between Hovey and Matson. Huston says no action planned before Gen Hovey arrives. Chairman Jewett notes Democrats want Griffin and Miers to debate for secretary of state. Griffin doubts Miers will challenge, but avoids ruling out the idea.
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Hovey
Matson
Democratic State Central Committee
Huston
Gen. Hovey
Jewett
Griffin
Miers
Mr. Miers
Congressman Mills defies order to report. seeks stay
Aug 27 Chicano reports Congressman Mills is greatly disturbed by a request for all Democratic congressmen to report in Washington, claiming it disrupts his plans. He telegraphed for permission to remain and warned he will depart for the capital if not granted. He denied that members campaigning away delay business. Furniture at wm, L. Elder's.
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Mills
Washington
White Caps Torture Case Report From Leavenworth County
Leavenworth Aug 26. A robust account details the whipping of a girl in delicate condition and her mother by the White Caps. Joseph Lynch and his family faced brutal treatment after a neighbor betrayed his daughter. The attackers, masked and armed, lashed and humiliated them, with Lynch unable to intervene. The case highlights a feared, unseen local rule and calls for investigation.
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Sean
White Caps
Indianapolis
SUN
Crawford
Lynch
Joseph Lynch
Harrison County
Suy
Treich
Tynch
Hoosiers Rally for Seven Run Win in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg 6060 spectators watched Indianapolis beat Pittsburg 7 to 6 as Denny Buckley and Seery produced key hits. Buckley scored twice and Denny drove in runs, while Smith stole second and Beckley, Kuehne, and Bassett contributed for the Hoosiers. Pitching and fielding miscues marked a tense afternoon.
Baseball Notes and Standings Update
Indianapolis batting leaders show Hines at .277 with Buckley close behind. New York leads the league by eight games over Chicago. New York 7 Philadelphians 0 in Saturday play. Denny and Hines each have nine hits as they chase the 100 base hit mark. Reform school nine defeated a local picked nine 7 to 6 at Plainfield. Esterbrook release noted by New York Sun. unsubstantiated report on Henry Boyle. Brooklyn falls to fourth. Cincinnati and St Louis in the hunt. Association games Saturday results: Cincinnati 10 Baltimore 4 St Louis 1 Cleveland 0 Athletics 16 Louisville 0 Kansas City 1 Brooklyn 0. Sunday: Cincinnati 6 Baltimore 0 St Louis 5 Cleveland 2 Athletics 11 Louisville 1 Kansas City 6 Brooklyn 1.
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Hanlon
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Hines
Hoosiers
Buckley
Philadelphias
Boston
Washington
Denny
Reform School
Plainfield
Esterbrook
New York Sun
Henry Boyle
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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Cleveland
Athletics
Louisville
Kansas City
Colored attorney denies single veto claim in representative race
Henry P. Hill, colored attorney, visited THE Sun office to deny receiving only one veto as a candidate for representative. He also denied telling the mayor during his arrest for eni association that he guessed he would have to accept what the court deems fit. He asserts he was acquitted of the charge.
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Henry P. Hill
Sun
Eni Association
Charity Excursions To Cincinnati September 1 and 2
Charity excursions to Cincinnati planned for September 1 and 2 to aid German charities of Indianapolis. Roundtrip fare at $2.69 on regular trains and a special fast train leaving Indianapolis at 6 45 a m Sunday September 2. Tickets valid returning Wednesday night September 6. Proceeds support a very tiny cause.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Sant
French Talk of War and the German Threat
Paris reports via the French press that Crispi and Bismarck dominate discussion of possible conflict with France. Journal Matin asserts German unity risks collapse and war, while public opinion in France resists declaring war though a strong warward current exists. Italy is accused of being used as a tool by Bismarck to pressure France.
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France
Italy
Matin
Europe
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1Ea
Destructive City Fire Ravages Gamburg Steinwerde
A massive blaze in Gamburg Germany on August 27 destroyed multiple watch houses and most of the surrounding squares in Steinwerde. Firefighters halted attempts to confine the flames and focused on hindering the spread while shipping owners salvaged goods where possible.
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Huveaky
Gamburg
Germany
Hamsurs
Ger
Steinwerde
The Kitty at Grand Opera House and City News
A roundup of notes including The Kitty by Byrne starring W A Mestayer Theresa Vaughan and Amy Ames at the Grand opera-house for one night. Also railroad notes announce a Cincinnati special train and a quarantine at Kewanee Miss. plus a Knoxville Virginia duel death report and New York notes on hammer duel and lockjaw death.
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W. A. Mestayer
Mestayer
Theresa Vaughan
Amy Ames
We, Us & Co
Byrne
New York Notes
New York
John Netter
Jacob Schmidt
Schmidt
Patrick Conway
Fatal stabbing outside Boston store in doorway incident
A man was fatally attacked in the doorway of a Trumbull Street home early Monday as he prepared to leave for his store. An unknown Black man struck him, causing fatal injuries in what authorities are treating as a cutting incident.
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M. F
Trumbullst
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