Virginia City and Yellow Springs Fire Destruction Reach Towns
A report from Duturn and Duluth Minnesota recounts Virginia City burning after forest fires with five to six deaths and extensive mining camp losses totaling around a million dollars. Refugees arrive in Dounuth seeking food as relief trains haul 250 women and children. James McCarthy recalls the blaze, which started earlier and intensified Sunday, leaving the town in ruins. Nearby Yellow Springs, Ohio, also suffers a major fire threat. citizens form buckets brigades to stop it, with Booths saloon and depot storage burned before containment.
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Duturm
Minn
Virginia City
Mountain Iron
New England
Bouchlea
Que Jack
Dounuth
James McCarthy
Star Theater
Mesaba
Duluth
Springfield
Yellow Springs
Here
Enyuasee
Booth
Milburn Addresses Municipal Politics On Sunday Pulpit
Dr Joseph A Milburn of Second Presbyterian spoke on the upcoming mayoralty race noting it matters not the party or label but the right man in the right place He urged voters to reject politicians selections and elect a leader with an invincible conscience and fearless soul Roby Park’s vice was condemned by other speakers and church leaders urged Sabbath observance and moral leadership.
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Joseph A. Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Harry
Roby Park
Rondthaler
Tabernacle Church
Frank O. Ballard
Austin
Memorial Church
Hawkins' Dipense Clarifies Harrison Invitation Incident
Hawkins denounces claims by the Journal and other Republican outlets that his influence blocked ex President Harrison from speaking at the dedication. He says the executive committee chose speakers unanimously and Harrison’s name was considered but not seriously pursued.
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Harrison
Edward Uawkins
Hawkins
Byeing and Cleaning. Enitt's Gye works.
Attention mothers. You can buy a good straw hat for your boys at Dalton's Bates House bat sore for 25 cunts.
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Dalton’s
Bates House
Capital Bank Reopens Amid Depositor Confidence
Capital National Bank reopened under Examiner Young after suspension. About 25 depositors formed a line to withdraw, while roughly 100 creditors queued to deposit as confidence in management appeared intact. On hand stood 850000 dollars, 106000 more than required for resumption, with withdrawals totaling 50000 and deposits 40000 by noon. President Byram voiced optimism, claiming stronger finances than any city bank.
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Capital National Bank
Examiner Young
Byram
Washington
Capital Bank
Fletcher's Bank
Charges Against Thornton for Assisting Defense in Murder Case
Board of public safety accuses Detective Len Thornton of conduct unbecoming an officer in relation to the Higster murder. The complaint, filed by Patrolman Nathan Wara, cites alleged conversations where Thornton favored the innocence of McAfee and Parker and would work to help them. Thornton denies the charges. a special meeting is set for Wednesday night to consider the case.
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Higster
Board of Public Safety
Len Thornton
Nathan Wara
Thornton
Lhyster
Ward
McAfee
Parker
Supt
Colbert
Capt. Splan
Indictment Return Hangs Over Nickel Plate Official
General freight agent Spriggs of the Nickel Plate railroad, indicted five years ago for violating the interstate commerce law, was again indicted by the federal grand jury. Similar charges appear in both cases. Spriggs has not yet been heard on the first case, and, as a non resident, indictment was suppressed. It is feared the official may evade service while awaiting trial. The indictment was returned under the amended law, believed to supply evidence for conviction.
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Chicago
Canesso
Spriggs
Nickelplate Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Spriges
Wiley
New Reprorp
Mass
Gov. Robinson
Massachusetts
Amise
Fall River
Chen
Liev. Hobinscen
Lizzie Borden
Robinson
Kall River
Lizzie
Hitty
St. Patrick’s Church
Sunauy
Roll
Supreme Court
Dno
Walker
Court-st
Andy
Eisenheiss
First Holiness Church
Union City
Ind
Progressive Endowment Guild
Richmond
Parker and McAfee
Charles Eyster
Ripsey
Board of Public Health
Col. Downing
Union Station
Slanday
Daniel Sellers
A. Bornstein
Bornstein
Mamie Shinn
Charles
Eugene Boston
George Harrison
Cox
Annis Wegner
Lon Henderson
Mary Henderson
Charles Gulion
Dora Gulion
John Shipman
Henderson
Shipman
Street Railway
Fairview Park
Washington St
McGuff
Tony Murphy
Wabash-st
Murphy
Court House
Report debunks resignation rumor at normal school
Warms report notes mercenary motives behind the story. Superintendent Vories denies any truth to claims that President Parsons will resign. Parsons is said satisfied with salary and progress, no resignation contemplated. Monday was the season's hottest day with temperatures rising to high levels. officials forecast hotter weather Tuesday across many regions.
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Parsons
State Normal School
Normal School
Supt.-of-public-instruction Voiies
Rocky Mountains
Rockies
Mapleton man reports $120 buried in field theft
Mr. Webb of Mapleton reported the loss of $120 to police. He buried the money in a field and two well dressed men soon appeared, manipulating three tiny shells. He claims no bet was placed but suspects the men saw the burial with spy glasses and dug up the money.
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Mr. Webb
Mapleton
R.S. Webb
Dionday
Husband Vanishes After Quarrel With Pretty Wife
Mrs. Carney tearfully describes her missing husband William Carney a 39 year old machine blacksmith at Dean Bros steam pump works after a Saturday quarrel over their children. He kissed their daughter and said you will be sorry for this then left. His home at 318 Alabama Street shows family prosperity and his absence has the family and local order seeking him, with Mrs Carney hopeful for replies from New Orleans contacts.
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Sun
Mattie
Alabama St
Iis
Order
Woman shoots lover in Washington Street room
Minnie Darrow, reputedly shady, shot Otto Calvin in a room above 174 West Washington Street. The bullet entered between ribs and near the shoulder, Calvin says she threatened to throw him out before firing. Darrow alleges he drugged her, he denies. Calvin, a clerk from Annsville, and Darrow had lived together.
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Binnie Darrow
Minnie Darrow
Otto Calvin
Washington St
Calvin
Miss Darrow
Aionsville
National car accountants convene in Indianapolis session
The National Car Accountants association opened its annual convention in the board of trade rooms in Indianapolis with 245 delegates from major railway systems. H. Ewings was absent. the meeting was led by H. Church of Pittsburg who welcomed city leaders. Officers elected: President S H Church. Vice President H G Sleight. Secretary S P Sechrist. Treasurer 37, 0, Trout. The day covered committee reports and railway matters. The convention continues Tuesday.
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Grae Car Accountants
Travor Sullivan
National Car Accountants’ Association
Board of Trade Rooms
H. Ewings
H. Church
Pittsburg
Sullivan
Indianapolis
United States
Church
H. G. Sleight
Terre Haute
S. P. Sechrist
New York
Trout
Toledo
Bake Your Own Bread If You Would Avoid Disaster
Bakers in the city near strike after a wage schedule failed to gain employer recognition. Only eight of 43 copies received replies. A meeting is sought next Saturday to sign the schedule. no show or refusal may trigger a strike. Dead. Mantrinsville, Ind. June 19. Maria Webster five died Sunday. remains sent to Marion. her three sons a banker real estate dealer and physician were at her deathbed. Substituted liver regulator claimed vegetal and harmless but touted as without injurious properties.
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Mantrinsville
Ind
Maria Webster
Marion
Norsemen Locked Up After Brooklyn Police Incident
Captain Magnus Anderson and five Viking officers were jailed on drunkenness charges after an early Monday arrest in Brooklyn. They posted 200 bail each, two passed out from heat and foul air, while a later hearing was set for next Monday. A protest to Mayor Boody is planned.
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New York
Magnus Anderson
Brooklyn
Anderson
Mil Nelson
Nordisk Tidings
Rasmussen
Scandinavisna
Boody
Fire at Hyman & Mark’s Woolen Mills causes heavy damage
A fire at Hyman and Mark's woolen mills in Waansa Ind on a June morning caused extensive destruction. A piece of iron fed sparks into creasy woodwork, destroying valuable machinery. total loss estimate not yet available.
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Waansa
Ind
Hyman & Mark’s Woolen Mills
Change at the Rec ord as editor Wilkins exits
Managing editor Wilkins leaves the Rec ord as the paper undergoes a full staff overhaul Monday. The reportorial force is entirely changed, signaling a major shift in the newsroom leadership and coverage approach.
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Wilkins
the Record
First Communion at St Patrick’s Church Su
Hitty-four boys and girls received first communion at St Patrick’s church Sunday. The article also notes various local incidents including a bicycle theft, court actions, and public health updates among others.
Bank of Hanover fails amid depositor runs
Whacron New Hanover bank collapses after $820000 withdrawn last week and $156000 more threatened. Assets about 1.2 million against 800000 liabilities. Assignee appointed. small depositors to be paid in full while large depositors face 80 day withdrawal notices. The failure triggers concern as funds flee and assets cannot be quickly realized. In New York Cassell publishing firm placed in receivership. Oscar M Dunham accused of defalcation and absconding as reviews reveal large stock purchases funded by company money.
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Whacron
N. C
Bank of Hanover
Mondey
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
New Hanover Bank
New York
Cassell Publishing Company
Oscar M. Dunham
Dunham
Jace
Dogs on the Corner Create Comical Scene in Odd Chronicle
A Saturday night procession of dogs chases a lace adorned girl’s dream, ending with a wakeful morning. An Assyrian pup white and a black dog dash through dust and roses, leaving a playful memory and a fugitive pup on the run as the girl plans a picnic. Weather notes promise warm, fair conditions with light southern showers later.
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The
Humane Society
Ilinds
Nortists
Kern as a Compromise in Local Mayor Fight
The Democratic factions of Sullivan and Downing battle over the mayoralty, fears of a ruptured party grow. Prominent leaders seek a compromise candidate. John W. Kern declines. Cadi Buskirk is urged, with Deputy City Clerk Tom Hedian favoring him. Republicans discuss nominating Albert Labb for police judge. Rabb & Bowlin's former partner William Wallace is noted.
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John W. Kern
Cadi Buskirk
Cadi
Tom Hedian
Tis Sun
Lam
Buskirk
Downing
Sullivan
Albert Labb
Rabb & Bowlns
Rabb
William Wallace
President makes numerous appointments in June shake up
Washington June 12. The president appointed Albert L. New of Wyoming for the district of Colorado as collector of internal revenue James Murphy of Wisconsin for the district of Wisconsin and August Ross of Wisconsin for the district of Milwaukee along with several postmasters including Thomas Thompson Pueblo Col Charles McLean Circleville O Wisconsin Ry Mehaffey Lima O Emanuel Bennett Centralia Wis and David Cheney Sparta Wis. The Cleveland party plans a retreat seeing Mr Cleveland Brg. Cleveland Gabyuth and servants depart June 19 by special car from Washington to Gray Gables Bass remain a few days then head to Buzzard Bay for July and August returning for the September extra session.
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Bionday
Washington
Moxday
Internal Revenue
Albert L. New
Wyoming
Colorado
James Alurphy
Wisconsin
District of
August Ross
Milwaukee
Wis
Chas
Mr. Wallace
Virginia
Richmond
Thormas Thompson
Pueblo
Col
Charles McLean
Circleville
Wi. Ry. Mehaffey
Lima
Emanuel Bennett
Centralia
David Cheney
Sparta
Wastington
Brg
Cleveland
Gabyuth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gray Gables
Bass
Buzzard Bay
Congress
Ex Governor Knott declines Hawaiian mission
Ex Governor Knott of Kentucky declines a diplomatic mission to Hawaii. Troops guard lumber plants at Tonawanda as workers’ actions subside. German socialist leader Liebknecht concedes government will secure Reichstag majority through concessions. bill passage is anticipated.
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Knott
Kentucky
Tonawanda
Herr Liebknecht
Social Democratic
Reichstag
Prey Happiness and Board Decisions on Park Flowers and Walks
Committees governing G A R entertainment urged the public works board to plant flowers in parks and enhance attractiveness. The board cited obstacles but will consider. Arrangements asked permission for grandstands on court and state house yards, which was granted. A Clifford Ave inquiry about a sewer prompted a promise of an electric line if sewer work does not conflict. Contracts let for cement and brick sidewalks on multiple streets with various bidders and prices per foot.
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Board of Public Works
Crand
Clifford Ave
Buson
Ita
New Jersey-st
Morrison and
Homa-aves
C. M. Foster
Second-st
Alabama-st
Gentral-ave
Walnut-st
Meridian
Tennessee-sts
Mellar Bros
Everett-st
Bloomington
Decatur-sta
J. L. Spaulding
Posen's Wife Sick Motive in Theft Case
Charles H. Taylor pleaded guilty in criminal court to stealing money from Wm. Pritchard to pay for his wife's Canton, Ohio illness. He admitted taking $9, with sentence postponed and him returning to jail. Previously he left Palace hotel with $122 and a revolver. aged 21, from a guardian's care, with letters from his wife and others defending his character. Also notes the death of Mrs. Morrison, a benevolent Richmond donor of $30,000 for a public library.
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Taylor
Palace Hotel
Pritchard
Indianapolis
Palsce Hotel
Canton
Cox
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Milburn
Apphal
Enitt’s Gye Works
Pennsylvaniast
War
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Carney
Lemost & Nmurd Lit
Shsseon
Verner and BicHee
Messrs. Verner and McKee
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Mason
Tagwart
BL. S. Davis
M.S. Davis
Grand Hotel
Davis
Lialin Bomndun
Brookin
Mr. Wilkins
Olen TV
Wm. L. Elder
Oscar KE. Dunham
Kern
Cadis
WNRK
Posen
Alan
Ylor
Rioney
Jas Fforrison
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