Massive fire destroys lumber warehouse and four nearby buildings
A early Thursday blaze at the corner of East and Louisiana caused about 20000 in total losses. HE H. Blanridge & Co lumber warehouse burned, five Rockwood street dwellings damaged, eight horses perished in the flames, with a two story residence at 163 Exstat partially destroyed. Connecticut Insurance Co. reports 10000 loss fully insured. suspicions point to possible arson by tramps.
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East and
Louisianiata
He, H. Blaridge & Co
Rockwood St
Tre Department
Exstat
Emma Edwards
Connecticut Insurance Company
Langtry attacked by London audience in new play
An American manager witnessed Mrs. Langtry on stage in Buchanan's The georety butterfly in London. He said the audience at the first night heckled and baited her from act two, calling for restraint while she struggled to finish her performance as critics denounced the play.
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New York
Lily
Quips and quirks from a crowded day at court and town
Attorney Perkins sheds his mustache making him look younger while Judge Brown adopts tan shoes and grooms them with a handkerchief. Simeon Coy cuts smoking from twenty cigars daily to four or five citing nervous relief. Bank trial testimony features rapid talk from W F C Golt. Bud Swift seeks county auditor nomination amid social bustle as the Bank expert Heyes draws attention with a shining silk hat at a Wednesday ball game. A jolly elderly man visits State Secretary Myers, jokes about a dinner price, and offers a bribe to take a nip, then departs as the secretary laughs and returns to work awaiting his visitor at noon.
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Attorney Perkins
Judge Brown
Simeon Coy
W. F. C. Golt
Bud Swift
Willng
Heyes
Myers
Pildo
Joan
Lemon Tonic Laxative Ad Fragment
An OCR fragment advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative from Ge and lemon tale laxative for all druggists, noting availability in bulk from unspecified vendors. The readable text remains unclear on full product details or company contacts.
Indicted for Conspiracy in Federal Bank Case
The federal grand jury indicted Fr. O. Stannard and Alvin Armstrong for conspiracy to influence a jury verdict in the bank case. The two counts allege they conspired with Francis Coffin to derail or avoid a guilty verdict for Coffin, Percival Coffin, and A. S. Reed for 2600 dollars. Stannard’s $4000 bond was forfeited. a warrant may be issued when Marshal Hawkins returns from Clinton.
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Federal Grand Jury
Fr. O. Stannard
Alvin Armstrong
Francis Coffin
Francis
Percival Coffin
A. S. Reed
U. S
Stannard
Baer
Marshal Hawkins
Clinton
Serious Accident Knocks Brewer From Roof in Delaware Street
Calvin Brewer aged 22, junior partner at Brewer & Son contractors, fell 40 feet while overseeing a house on Delaware street near Seventh. He suffered a brain concussion, was carried unconscious to a neighbor’s house, and then to his home at 114 Hayrack. Doctor J A Lambert treated him as the city ambulance conveyed him home. Female burglar captured in Washington, Ind. Lillie Williams, white, and John Graves, a negro, robbed Peter Gebhart’s Bethany house. Williams was captured, Graves escaped. Coupons offered for America’s photographed pane. no. 13 mailed for those outside the city.
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Calvin Brewer
Brewer & Son, Contractors
Delaware St
Saventh
J. A. Lambert
Brewer
Hayrave
Washmnetor
Ind
Lillie Williams
John Graves
Peter Gebhart
Bethany
This County
Graves
Mary Day seeks divorce citing cruelty in Fort Wayne
A jumble of local notices reports Mary Day asking courts to grant a divorce from John W. Indiana with abandonment and failure to provide alleged, plus other items: indictments for counterfeiting, business talks, license issues, and a charity of local figures.
Pueblo Town Ravaged by Floods and Cloudbursts
Pueblo Colorado reports its worst flood in history with about 100 houses washed away and bridges down The Arkansas River and Fountain River flooded streets and the Journal forced to halt publication Gov Waite held at Victor Two bodies recovered extensive property loss estimated at least 100000 Coxcombly Spokane Wash reports town swept away with all businesses destroyed and homes across a mile and a half inundated plus one death The Rio Grande tracks blocked by rock slides in Canon Orry Colorado and Pike's Peak railway damaged in Manitou The Fraser River in Vancouver rising under widespread flood warnings and other scattered reports of illness incidents and transportation disruptions across the region
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Porso
Col
Arkansas
Journal
Fountain
Waite
Victor
Stokane
Wash
Coxconnully
Himira Keith
Sreparra
Rio Grande Railroad
Canon Orry
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
Manirow
Pike’s Peak
Frazer
Vancouver
Personal Points and Local Notes on Visitors and Warden
Henry Watterson hosted an informal reception at the Bates house on Thursday forenoon and left for Louisville at noon. Warden Patten of the southern prison visited the city and dismissed reports of a near-fatal fight as fake, saying the guard was injured but he had no injuries. The warden blamed hard times for steadily filling the prison.
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John P. Frenzel
Henry Watterson
Bates House
Louisville
Patten
Tae Sux
Van Pelt's Sells Dalicious Graham Flour and Tonics
Advert says Van Pelt's offers Dalicious graham flour and Lemon Tonics. Lemon Tonic Laxative and Lemon Tonite Laxative priced at 60e and 60s respectively, available at all druggists.
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Dalicious
Graham
van Pelt’s
Old Man Henry Shines in Big Baseball Victory
Reports say the crowd of nearly 4,000 cheered as John Henry, Motz, and Dalrymple starred in a high scoring win. Highlights include Henry’s spectacular fielding and a decisive home run by Motz, with Cragg and Luby contributing key hits as Indianapolis defeated Milwaukee 10 to 8.
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Abner Dalrymple
Mott
Cincinnati
Henry
John- Henry
John-Henry
Matt
Beveridge
Hayer
McDonald
Kul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Funs
Mulwaukee
Cragg
Shres
Lulsympee
Gray
West Late
Luby
Carey
Motz
Mills
Murphy
Kictz
Clingmen
Shield
Fnduianapolis
Aliiwanvea
Allawaxee
Lohman
Dalrymple
Kency
Nevmad
Whitrock
Arlington club raid ends in arrests at Denison hotel
Police raided the Arlington club on the fifth floor of the Denison hotel Wednesday night arresting Tom Welson custodian and seven visitors for keeping a gambling room and visiting the BAM. Several listed names were questioned as possibly fictitious and bond issues delayed. Charges pursued as the club asserts rights from incorporation to gamble and drink.
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Arlington Club
Denison
Tom Welson
BAM
George Hhodius
Ben Metherey
Phil McGuire
Scheidler
Wim. Bacon
Chas. Brown
Chas. Woods
Campbell
Sutphen
Capt. Campbell
McGuire
Wm. Tron
Jos Kealing
Powell
Cullen
Butphen
Roby
Shake-up Planned for Fire Department by Board of Safety
The Board of Safety plans a vigorous shake-up of the fire department citing time lost at meals. Captains must return time records. records may be revised and some firemen could be reassigned or dismissed. Engine Company 1 likely to be reorganized Thursday night as other companies also face scrutiny. Police praised as standards to be raised.
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Board of Safety
Safa
Berrick
Green Corpet
Engine Company 1
Sugar inquiry opens as Senate acts on Hawaiian issue
In the May 31 senate session a revolution passed declaring the United States will not interfere with Hawaiian affairs and will deem foreign interference unfriendly. Mills voted no, Turpie urged abrogation of the Russian treaty, Till pressed for open sugar-session reviews, and a contempt citation was discussed for Correspondent Edwards. Lumber on the free list emerged after a paragraph in the wood schedule was struck out.
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Hineros
Senate
Unite States
Hawaiian Islands
Mills
Turpie
Till
Dolph
Hdwards
Sherman
Democratic Party
Voorhees, West and
Razor Slashing Fatal Blow in Semna Ensuing Jail Cells
In Semna Arkansas on May 31 Pinkie Johnson of Orville accused Jeese of stealing clothes. A quarrel followed and Johnson beat Jeese into unconsciousness then used a razor to slash her throat nearly severing the head. Jeese died and Johnson remains jailed amid high excitement.
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Semna
Ark
Pinkle Johnson
Orville
Jeese
theJohnson
Chicago awakens and will now book after the smallpox epidemic
Curiaco May 31 A hundred police officers from Desplaines St police station were detailed Thursday to aid in caring for smallpox patients and fumigating quarters. Ignorant residents in the south part of the city hinder health officers and police work. New York May 31 seven new smallpox cases and two deaths Thursday.
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Curiaco
Desplaines St
New York
Thursdey
Two Were Murdered and a Posse Pinned the Third
In Braewinenam on May 31 Thomas Early killed Washington Bailey at a mine and then shot Bailey’s wife who had rejected him. Early was chased by two police and citizens who killed him. Other items: Big Four pleaded guilty in New York to keeping a disorderly place. counterfeit money cases in Povugurzstsin. Chauncy Williams drowned fishing in Albany. Taylor brothers located in a cave near Minan after Meeks family murder. Bank of Enterprise closed in Abilene with $100,000 liabilities. Central trust company suspended in St Louis with $100,000 liabilities.
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Flower Mission
Brand Opera House
Bcs
Chi'den
Sweet
HS. B&eissenherz
Braewinenam
Aja
Thomas Early
Washington Bailey
Bailey
Early
New York
Gottfried Walbaum
Denis McLoughlin
Johan
Cary and
Nicholas Crisius
Guttenberg Races
Albany
Chauncy P. Williams
National Exchange Bank
Adirondacks
Williams
Minan
Taylor Boys
Meeks
Abilene, Kas
Bank of Enterprise
Enterprise
This County
Bank Examiner
Biorro
Ark
William Owens
Pretty Mrs. Beaupre Tells Court Tale Of Marital Troubles
Mrs. Sarah Beaupre testified before Judge Bartholomew about three years of marriage to Frank Beaupre, describing neglect, a saloon and shoe business, losses of $800, an assignation house, morphine danger, and a divorce suit. She claimed he humiliated her, forced her to leave, and demanded an admission of infidelity as a condition of reconciliation, while denouncing a nearby man she labeled as insulter.
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Sarah Beaupre
Bartholomew
Shea
Frank
E. Washington Sr
Yvirginia Ave
Beaupre
Riots Hit Sofia as Students Loot and Kill
In Sofia on May 31 a massive student gathering attacked symbols of authority, destroying the bust of ex Premier Stambouloff and causing a student death. The military was deployed to restore order. Paris coverage notes Ambassador Eustis at a long session as deputies hear resignations and policy statements. Communists vow weekly Pere la Chaise demonstrations unless police harassment ends, warning of a possible Sunday crash.
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Sofia
Sofia Pars
Stambouioff
Paris
United States
Eustis
Be Mahy
Dupuy
Dufsyre
Pere la Chaise
Sleigh Thief Pursuit Ends With Runaway Horse Incident
Detective Richards tracked the stolen sleigh west of the city where it was found. Mr. Rink and he pursued it on foot but the team bolted. Richards sprained an ankle during the chase and Mr. Rink was thrown from the sleigh, suffering severe bruises and needing home care.
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Joseph Rink
Richards
Thursdey
Hoe
Mr. Rink
Punched Out His Eyes in London Street Incident
London news reports a Californian named Herwestoon who on Wednesday stabbed the eye of a street musician with an umbrella, killing him. He was remanded for a week while authorities investigate. In San Francisco Hewest ton is cited as a well known old Californian.
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Londoyn
Gen
Herwestoon
San Francisco
Heweston
Explosion Injures Four at Distillery in New York
May 31 reports from New York say Lizza Yarga wan Eiled and four others were injured by an explosion at the Sufforest distillery Thursday morning. Also in Curacao a fifth-story fall killed Andrew Nordgen, a window washer, who reportedly became dizzy before the fatal drop at the Venetian building.
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New Yor
Lizza Yarga Wan Eiled
Curiaco
Andrew Nordgen
Savoring Boney and a Real Estate Investment
A reader is advised to save funds and invest in a good lot or home. The notice urges consulting real estate listings on the SUM 4nd page for suitable properties and guidance.
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Boney
Governor's Proclamation Seeks End to Miner Riot
The governor issued a proclamation calling upon sheriffs and officers to disperse rioting miners after a conference with Judge Baker. Militia readiness was stated but not expected to be used. officials hoped cooler heads would prevail and miners would disband. Guard units faced a hostile turnout at Gloucester. one soldier fled, others regrouped as authorities prepared for possible troop deployment and heightened tensions in Clinton and surrounding areas.
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Matthews
Canaihe
Hureday
Nobing
Clinton
Baker Marshal Hawkins
GloucestEen
Co. A
New Lexington
Jones
Gloucester
Denver
Cripple Creek
Pennsylvania
Uniontown
Pattison
Fayette County
Ford's Theater Disaster Prosecution Ends Quietly
May 31 1894 reports quashing of second manslaughter indictment against Col Ainsworth of the war department over Ford's Theater repairs ending the case. Harrison arrives Chicago seeking court of appeals action in Hamilton & Dayton road dispute. Slasher hunt continues after stabbing two on North Side. Laborer Leonard Marciss accidentally shoots man during target practice. Indiana forecast: slight warm up, fair weather Thursday night into Friday.
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Ford
Washine Ton
Col
Ainsworth
Pension Record Division
War Department
Harrison
Chicago
Curiaco
Court of Appeals
Hamilton & Dayton Road
McKean
Nonrn Saren
N. Y
Leonard Marciss
Luigen Maozsrotti
Indiana
Summer Bites and Cherry Pleasures Spark Market Mood
A mix of quirky lines about oysters and cherries hints at seasonal appetite while an Italian proverb and humorous notices color the page. An urging to sell property appears, urging trust in enterprise and real estate dealers advertising in THE Spy.
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Picayune
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