Fargo Fire Devours City Buildings In Ruinous Blaze
Fargo Fargo Moorhead Minn June 8 Fargo across the river from here is in ruins with 3820000 in property burned and 38000 families homeless. The blaze began at 2 pm driven by fierce wind and burned late into the night. Grand Forks sent aid and James J Hill ordered Grand Pacific opened for the homeless. Homes and farms lost include 35 stores 228 residences plus bank losses. Relief trains and aid from Minneapolis St Paul Chicago Duluth Milwaukee flowed in as militia and police guarded the debris and shelters.
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Chicago
Duluth
Milwaukee
Niagara
South Vale
Deadly clash as Nicaragua capital greets army march
In Managua on June 8, a 3,500 strong revolutionary army entered the capital amid cheers. A police shooting at the central station sparked crossfire, killing five soldiers and wounding several, while civilians watching the parade faced casualties. The army pressed toward the president's palace as the U S legation and Minister Baker drew cheers from the crowd.
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Manacua
Revolutionary Army
United States Legation
Zavala
Baker
Emigrants With Smallpox Arrive City Threatened Quarantine
State health board reports two emigrants from a smallpox infected vessel arrived in New York and headed toward Indianapolis. City officers search for the travelers, with one found in Missouri. A quarantine may be imposed if needed. Also notes Princess Eulalia breakfast in Jolting the Princess and forecasts and ads.
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New York
Indianapolis
City Board of Health
Burns
Missourist
McKinley Nominated by Acclamation at Ohio Convention
The Wariff Reformer edition reports the Ohio Republican state convention in Columbus June where Gov. McKinley was nominated by acclamation after praise for Garfield and Blaine. The Duke of Veragua attended amid cheers as platform support included tariff protection, liberal pensions, and gold silver policy. Acclaimed nominees were announced for lieutenant governor O Harris treasurer W T Cope attorney general John K Richards and others.
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Grant
Hayes
Sherman
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Col
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Dayton
Cleveland
O. Harris
W. T. Cope
John K. Richards
Supreme Court
Joseph Bradbury
Board of Public Works
Frank J. McCulloch
R. P F. McNeal
Druggists In Session At Indiana Convention
The twelfth annual Indiana pharmaceutical association met in the state house agricultural rooms with 100 delegates from major towns. Dr Geo W Sloan of Indianapolis gave the welcome, Geo Haney of Evansville responded, and President Frank O Carter gave the inaugural address. Committees reported and trade discussions filled the afternoon as Indianapolis drug firms displayed goods in the hallways.
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State House
Geo. W. Sloan
Indianapolis
Geo. Haney
Evansville
Frank O. Carter
President Grants Several Diplomatic Posts on June 8
The June 8 roster lists Murray Vandiver as IRS district collector for Maryland, Jos G Donnelly as consul-general at Nuevo Laredo, and Van Leer Polk as consul-general at Calcutta. Also named are consuls Marshall Thatcher Windsor Ontario, Alex Rosenthal Leghorn Italy, Wm Jace at London Ontario, Pulaski Hvat San Diego de Cuba, Jacob Child Hankow China, and Louis Hetaliata Messina Italy. Latonia races stir Cincrxwatt society as Marion Belting violates rules by racing and facing graduation loss. Bert Maddux arrested after betting and presenting a raised greenback.
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Murray Vandiver
Maryland
District of Maryland
Jos. G. Donnelly
Wisconsin
Neuvo Laredo
Mex
van Leer Polk
Tennessee
Calcutta
Marshall Thatcher
Michigan
Windsor
Ont
Alex. B. Rosenthal
New York
Leghorn
Italy
Wm. H. Jace
Eckert Arrested in Murder Case in Valparaiso
Tohn Eckert, charged with the murder of Am brose Rude, was jailed at Valparaiso Thursday morning after Rude's body was found floating in the Mankakes river. Eckert protests his innocence despite the charge and strong evidence of foul play surrounding the death.
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Ind
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Ambrose Rude
Valparaiso
Eckert
Rude
Mankakes
Home Rule Bill Amended In Commons Debarring Irish Legislature
In the House of Commons on Wednesday the home rule bill was amended to bar the Irish legislature from legislating on treason felony alienage or naturalization.
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Lennon
House of Commons
Attention Mothers Offer Straw Hats at Dalton's Bates House
A local notice invites mothers to buy straw hats for boys at Dalton's Bates House hat store for 25 cents, highlighting affordability and selection.
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Dalton’s
Bates House
Dying Man Refused Hospital Admission Sparks Outcry
Bryan McHugh aged 61 lay critically injured after a fall at 25 Virginis Ave. City hospital refused to admit him citing disinterest and drunkenness. Police and health officials intervened as McHugh was finally admitted to the hospital after two hours of delays and a rough halt at the station.
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Colbert
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Board of Health
Ferguson
Clemens Vonnegut Tightens Grip in School Board Race
In the coming election for school commissioners the key issues are whether the city or private individuals should hold school funds and how much German language instruction remains. Clemens Vonnegut and August Coeppers lead the Ninth district contest amid factional tension and rumors of political backers. Vonnegut denies claims of opposition to Oscar Spehr and pledges renewed support, while Coeppers’ alleged backing and Doeppers’ efforts to defeat Vonnegut shape the final showdown.
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Frenzel
August Coeppers
Tea Sun
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Oscar Spehr
Doeppers
U S Court Divided Over Open Question Closing
Caicaco June 8 The U S Court will close the world’s fair on Sunday if the circuit court’s mandate stands Judges Wood and Jenkins favor closure while Judge Grosscup would keep it open Each judge filed separate opinions reflecting sharp disagreement Prohibition issues noted. Caircaco June 8 At the United Brewers Association convention a plan to publish a report on parentage used by brewers was approved to prevent illegal claims The vigilance committee says prohibition laws in Lews and Maine are evaded with monthly fines paid to keep licenses Gov Liewellen of Kangas claimed friends then strict enforcement follows Election notes show stringent action.
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Dr. Cunningham Reopens Practice After Illness
Personal notice states Dr. 8 H Cunningham has resumed business after over four months illness. Monuments at 243 KE Washington St. Aug Diener notes great clothing bargains offered in the Sun today.
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8. H. Cunningham
Washington St
Diener
Borden murder trial stirs crowd as doctor testifies
Testimony from Dr Bowen reveals Lizzie feared trouble with tenants and noted her mother’s note, while a horde of curious women pressed police at the Borden murder trial. Bridget Sullivan and Alice Russell corroborate fears and dress details amid other witness accounts and dress fire scene. Grand Lodge session and other items follow in the regional news roundup.
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Bowen
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Adeline Chruchman
Dordens
Local events and court news from Plymouth area
W H Donley played the pipe organ at Plymouth church to a large audience with Miss May Johnson and Adolph Schelischmidt in attendance. Court and legal notes include a divorce suit by Annie Sandlers against John Sandlers, a Big Four road injury case verdict for Harriet Wynant, and Rebecca Cook suing John Graham for 2400 amid a long contract dispute and alleged Will arrangement. Several encampment quarters plans and class day remarks at St Marys School are mentioned along with theft probes against Hayback Conners and Jas Riley.
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W. H. Donley
Plymouth Church
May Johnson
Adolph Schelischmidt
Z. D. Cline
Grand Rapids
Ccharles Neideringhaus
St. Louis
William Roots
Michigan City
St. Mary’s School
John Sandlers
Annie
Supreme Court
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Big Four Road
Harriet Wynant
Hayback” Conners
Jas
Clash Between State and Federal Courts In Burnished Row
Pulliam v L E W railway sparks a clash as Judge Bartholomew in state court and Judge Baker in federal court duel over removal and jurisdiction. A restraining order halts the superior court trial with tensions rising, the case set for Friday in both courts, and attorneys feuding over costs and obedience to higher authority.
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Biller
Drowned Child Tony Hitchcock Found in Cistern
The body of nine year old Tony Hitchcock was found in a cistern behind the family home at 2365 Missourist after being missing since Wednesday afternoon. His parents searched all night, then discovered the grim scene with a long pole. The boy’s body was taken for burial at Crown Hill Cemetery.
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Jesse Hitchcock
Missourist
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Looker
Hyster murder trial nears verdict with key witness Kyeter
Attorney Kealing sharpens defense in the Hyster case as he discredits Venable and questions Parker and McAfee. Kyeter’s near incontrovertible identification of Parker and McAfee as the dice buyers and shooter is pivotal, with a jury expected to hear the case Friday. Meanwhile Capital National Bank faces a near-certain suspension as directors struggle to meet controller demands, fearing resumption by next week amid resignations and possible leadership changes.
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Hyster
John Venable
Hogshead John
Parker
McAfee
Kyeter
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Capital National
Indianapolis
New York
Washington
Wilson
Doherty
Norman
Gyram
Fathers Strike Deepens as Union Severs Ties with Contractors
The fathers union plans to protract their strike demanding a 50 cent daily raise while contractors ignore requests. A committee was to meet Thursday morning to seek an agreement, but contractors did not appear. The union then severed ties and formed a group to secure contracts for its members. Seven non union plasterers were admitted on Wednesday and Thursday.
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At& O
Basis of an Interesting Bit of Litigation
Henry L. Baugher sues G. W. Woolen in Judge Harpers court over a mortgage foreclosure on Germania park once valued at $400 per acre now estimated ten times higher. Plaintiff contests a misspelled name Langer in the notice claiming invalid publication and sale, while defendants cite printer error. Classical School commencement at Grand opera house features Wi. K. Harper on the spirit of study. Indiana university scholarships go to Pearl Sanders with other prizes for declamation to Nema Whitcomb Katherine Sullivan and Ruth Raub. Alumni officers elected include Julia Harrison Moore as president Alice Graydon as secretary and Mrs. John C. Dean as treasurer.
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Henry L. Baugher
G. W. Woolen
Harper’s Court
Germania Park
Allegal
Langer
Grand Opera House
K. Harper
Chicago University
Private bankers and firms face asset liabilities distress
In Cuecaco and Cuicaco Ill and Delawar e past days, Conrad Nethoff a private banker on Jasalfest assigned Thursday Assets of 0 and 60000 liabilities. Bellah & Co iron and steel dealers failed Thursday. Joseph Rath Bone & Co lumber dealers in Cuicaco Ill failed Wednesday with assets 500000 and liabilities 350000. unable to realize on commercial paper amid a disturbed financial situation.
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Conrad Nethoff
Jasalfest
Whameron
Del
Bellah & Co
Cuicaco
Ill
Joseph _Rathbone & Co
Princess Eulalia Visits Chicago With Military Escort
Princess Eulalia toured the city on Thursday escorted by Chicago’s military units. The presence underscored a ceremonial visit with local officials arranging protocol and security.
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Eulalia
Chicago
Tarpey murder theories shift as Guinn case investigated
Report on mounting theories surrounding the John Tarpey death in Shaw’s saloon area. Jacob Miller’s disappearance rumor is debunked, Guinn’s denial of guilt is noted, and detectives entertain a misstep theory that Tarpey was shot during a prank. Witness Richard Street corroborates loud nighttime sounds tied to Shaw’s saloon.
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Winh Guiim
John Tarpey
Jacob Miller
Sam Guinn
Yun Sun
Miller
Indiana Ave
Tus Sun
Guinn
Jeffersonville
Shaw’ S
McCormick
Gavin
Ford
Tarpey
Richard N. Street
Haugh-Ketcham Works
Haughville
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