Saginaw Inferno Costs Millions as Fire Rages
A massive forest and urban fire roared through Saginaw Michigan destroying numerous factories, homes, and infrastructure. One worker died, eleven residences burned, and property losses near 1.5 million with insurance around 700 thousand. Eight timber workers perished in a well during the blaze while others fled into woods. Nearby Bryant Wisconsin suffered complete destruction of the town with hundreds homeless. News notes also report Minneota Minnesota and Rock Creek Minnesota fires with extensive property damage and travel disruption.
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Louis Sands
Lake City
Mich
Edward Sullivan
Friends
Blodgett
Cummer
Dwiggins
Saginaw
Briggs
Washington Avenue
Holden Street
George F Cross Lumber Company
Allington & Curtis Manufacturing
Emerson Teed
Emerson Street
Ong
Howard, Sheridan
Warren Avenues
St. Vincent's Orphans’ Home
John Clark
McClelland
McNally
E. Germain
Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western
Antigo
Buckbee
Eland Junction
Wausau
Bryant
Weed
Minneota
Rock Creek
Minn
Pine Country
St. Paul
Terrific Hailstorm Ravages Pittsburgh and Vicinity
Immense damage reported as a violent hailstorm struck Pittsburgh area in the afternoon. Dark clouds, heat, and a fierce electric flash preceded a five minute downpour of ice that battered life and property, terrifying both people and animals before shelter could be found.
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Pittsburgh
Ife
Work Done in a Year Reports to Presbyterian Assembly
Annual reports from church boards presented at the Presbyterian General Assembly in Washington show strong results across ministries. Total board receipts reached 2,799,562 dollars, up 178,765 from the prior year, with agency funds improving notably in church erection and college aid. Foreign missions highlight 46 new missionaries, total missionaries 622, with 1,400 active agents overall, and country by country expenditures listed for Africa China India Japan Core a Mexico Persia Siam Taos South America Syria and other fields.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
New York Avenue
Washington
Temperance
Board of Church Erection Fund
Board of Aid For Colleges and Academies
Board of Foreign Missions
Japan
China
Corea
Siam
Taos
India
Persia
Suri
Africa
Mexico
Central America
South America
Iaos
Syria
United States
Murder in Danville Courtroom Shocks City
Two shots rang from a Danville courthouse during a tense case on trial between Martin Hope and Lebanon Cass Company. Coley Brown fired twice, Sawyer Wesner died forty minutes later, Brown jailed after coroner’s verdict. the incident robs the scene of calm as Indianapolis carries Brown from mob danger. Meanwhile Chicago’s World’s Fair coverage warns visitors to stay alert, plan routes, and budget time for exhibits, with safety tips for navigating crowds and keeping valuables secure. The report links the courtroom tragedy to a broader bulletin on crime and fair-day travel.
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Wesner
Coley Brow
Danville
Indy
Court-House
Coley Brown
Sawyer Wesner
Reeply
Brown
Brown Brown
Indianapolis
Chicago and the Fair: Schemes of Pickpockets and Thieves
Chicago correspondence warns that World's Fair crowds will attract fraudsters and thieves. It details pickpockets, flimflam artists, and con men. advises on guarding valuables and staying cautious around strangers while traveling to the fair grounds. The Illinois Central Railroad is noted for rapid lakefront service with ten cent fares and no standing passengers, offering faster routes into the city and views of southern avenues and the lake.
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Farr
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Lake Front
Devastating Ohio Cyclone Kills and Destroys Towns
A brief cyclone swept through Lima Ohio and surrounding areas killing at least several people and injuring many. Entire blocks lost roofs. barns, orchards, and churches were demolished. Cleveland saw multiple fatalities and injuries from structural collapses and wind damage. Detroit Fremont Indianapolis and other cities reported unroofed houses blown trees down and damaged industry. Overall damage runs into thousands of dollars with widespread destruction across Ohio and nearby states.
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Lima
Ohio
Gas Works
Globe Machine Works
Selfridge Handle Works
Lima Machine Works
Bt. James’ Hotel
Hume
Methodist
Church of Holiness
Daniel Miller
Cleveland
Cleveland Gias Light and Coke Company
Pinto
Ul! Company
Doane
Superior
Olay Cole
Fremont
Ambrose Oorhs
Detroit
Cass Avenue
Dundee
Holly
Tnitana
Indianapolis
Indiana
Jeffersonville
John Slem
Elwood
American Tin-plate Works
Mahon
Columbia Aine Works
Crop Conditions Excellent in Northwest and Midwest
The Washington weather bulletin reports improved crop conditions across the northwest and central valleys with southeast outlook less favorable. Illinois sees favorable conditions with rapid corn planting and strong oats, meadows, and pastures. wheat heading in the south. Indiana notes a favorable last week for plowing and planting. Missouri reports rapid vegetation growth. Michigan reports generally favorable weather and preparation for corn, oats, and rye. Wisconsin faces forest fires and damage from tornadoes and hail, yet corn and potatoes near completion. Minnesota posts another good week with nearly finished seeding and strong corn and potato progress. Iowa sees favorable conditions for corn planting. North Dakota seeding nearly finished with high winds causing some grain damage. South Dakota very favorable week with grain improvements and growing corn. Crime notes include a failed Beaver Pennsylvania bank robbery attempt, with outer safe opened but inner safe resisting. about $20,000 in cash and securities at risk, thieves took roughly $200 in silver. Augusta Georgia judge JepGe H D Twiggs divorces Lucie E Twiggs. Indiana bank failures expect possible resumption under state law.
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Northwest
Washington Weather Crop Bulletin
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pakota
South Dakota
Privateer Clunies Ross and the Keeling Islands Affair
The Edinburgh Dispatch recounts the Keeling Islands tale tied to Clunies Ross of Cocos fame. His son Clunies Ross Jr. coordinates outfitting in Glasgow for a vessel built in Scotland destined for Indian Ocean trade. The piece traces centuries of ownership, battles, and mixed Malay and English heritage on the island group midway between Calcutta and Melbourne.
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Kelling Islands
Clydeside
Clunies Ross
Keeling
Cocos Islands
Clunies Ross, Jr
Glasgow
Indian Ocean
Keeling Islands
Edinburgh Dispatch
Calcutta
Melbourne
Java
Sound
Wiesdale
Shetland
Royal Navy
Navy
Leutenant
Ross
Scotland
Edinburgh University
Iie
Heriot-Watt College
Mistaken Impression of Gorman in Maryland Tale
A Maryland legislative tale recalls Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Howard County and rival Bannon. In Baltimore at Barnum's Hotel a diner misidentified Gorman, imagining him as a burly six foot Irishman, only to be told Gorman is often indistinguishable from others in appearance. The stranger apologizes after learning his error.
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Gorman
Arthur P. Gorman
Howard County
Maryland
Bannon
Philadelphia Times
Barnum’s
Baltimore
Rascal Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Tam
Lewiston Dentist Sells Tooth Pulls With Gas
A man with a severe toothache visits a Lewiston dentist. He asks prices for pulling a tooth with and without gas, then quips he will go somewhere else if pulled in broad daylight without gas. The exchange reflects humorous local dialogue in Lewiston Journal.
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Lewiston
Lewiston Journal
Lace Craft Faces Machine and Hand Made Split
A Cincinnati teacher was offered fifteen dollars in gold to teach a 12-year-old girl her lessons. She attempted the task but failed, illustrating a clash between machine made lace and hand crafted work. The piece notes machines produce near perfect lace, yet hand made items retain delicate quality and higher prices.
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Cincinnati
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Michael Dunn
Second Avenue
Monongahela House
Mononongahela River
Joseph Craig
Stockton Avenue
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VENCS
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Wooléner Distilleries
Peoria
Pearl Northern
Manhattan
van Buren Street
Thither
State
Congress
State Street
Manufactures
OBLE
Ewtet
Exse
Beaver Deposit Bank
Beaver
Jepge H
Twraas
Augusta
Lucie E. Twiggs
John B. Gordon
Georgia
Sivey
Teeters
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