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A column of short Illinois items notes a student Otto Ryder’s failed elopement with Minnie Powell and a young woman’s death by laudanum. fires destroy Phillips Ward and Thompson store and a millinery shop in Ferris with $15 000 loss. Chicago storm claims eight lives and river tragedies claim several youths. other reports cover poison scares, pythian lodge meetings, drownings, robberies, court sentences, rail incidents, lightning deaths, and fraudulent money circulars.
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Otto Ryder
Ellworth
Minnie Powell
Ryder
Miss Powell
Phillips & Ward
George W. Thompson
Charles Bohlander
Jacksonville
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Orangeville
David Haddix
Hatton
First National Bank of Kansas
Ill
Republican State Central Committee
James H. Clark
Mattoon
John M. Beverly
Chicago
M. Cohen
Belleville
Queen's Lake
Washington County
Ambrose Gallop
Carrollton
Fannie Docus
Illinois Central
Duquein
James Roan
W. A. Clark
Fairbury
New York Post Office
Lightning hits Petrolia during French harbor disaster
A British steamer Petrolia exploded and burned off Blaye near the Gironde, apparently from lightning. Twenty crewmen died, with sixteen rescued, as oil and wreckage fouled the river and nearby ships burned. Authorities say a thunderstorm caused the blast and two explosions occurred aboard the vessel. In Bay City Michigan a woman and her two children drowned after she jumped into the river with them.
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France
Mos
Ronpracs
Jone
Blaye
Girone
Petrolia
Hubbuck
Philadelphia
Olaye
Petroita
Paris
Uny City
Mich
Bay City
George Beaudry
South Bay City
Montreal
Tornado capsizes steam launch Bangor Maine June 15
A southern New England tornado crossed the Bangor area sinking the steam launch Annie carrying twenty aboard between Bangor and Hampden. Twelve were saved with Miss Hattie Adams among the dead. seven bodies remained missing as of late Tuesday. Other items note boys missing near Moline recovered from a water pool, a Bishop's Gate collision killing four and injuring forty, and Nelson W. Aldrich reelected U S senator with sixty four votes.
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Gust
Eric Engh
Axel Peterson
Moline
Sells-Rentfrow Circus
Bangor
Bancor
Chicago
Brower
Hampden
Mourne
Axel Pearson
Sells- Rentfrow Circus
Lonpox
Bishop's Gate
London
Bishop's State Station
Bridge collapse on Licking River kills many workers
A wagon and street railway bridge under construction between Covington and Newport Kentucky collapsed on the Licking River. Sixty eight men stood on the traveler when it failed, killing multiple workers including Baird brothers the principals, with twenty one confirmed dead and several missing. Rescue efforts face a long search as wreckage and swift current hamper recovery.
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Licking River
Covington
Newport
Cincinnati
Twelfth Street
Eleventh Street
Baird Brothers
Pittsburgh
Andrew
Robert Baird
Oth
C. D. Champoix Semple
Boston
Thomas Down
Wheeling
W. Va
K. R. Robey
Elmer Barbo
William Alois
Ohio
C. W. Pfafenbach
Dick Gorman
Dolphin
John Adams
Walnut Street
Frank Adams
Columbia Street
Andrew Baird
Robert
Charles Gresham
Edward Sullivan
Ludlow
James Johnson
Havre de Grace
Dennis Harlow
Parkersburg
HB. A. Nolan
Erie
Charles Stall
Ironton
Charles Tyre
Mitchell
Ind
William Burton
Pendleton
Patrick Murray
Greenbrier
Martin Luther
la Grange
Frank Mure
George Burge
N. Burton
Winchester
William Wessling
Charles Wilkerson
East Main Street
Louisville
Maumee
Toledo
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Wilkerson
Baird Bros
Memphis
Tracy to Succeed Blame Changes in Cabinet Said to Have Been Decided
The Evening News reports a prominent Republican in Baurimonte, Maryland, receiving a presidential communication praising Gen. Felix Angus. It claims Secretary Tracy would head the State Department, Secretary Elkins would lead the Navy, and Gen. Angus would become Secretary of War.
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Baurimonte
Evening News
Harrison
Felix Angus
Tracy
Elkins
Navy Department
Gen. Angus
No Money for Ireland Declares Irish League Stand
Des Moines June 18 The executive committee of the Irish National League unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the division in Ireland. They vow not to contribute a cent to either party until unity is achieved and denounce dispatching delegates to America that spread quarrels to the country.
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Des Moines
Irish National League
Ireland
America
Cyclone devastates Quebec towns killing many in June uproar
A violent cyclone struck Quebec on a Tuesday afternoon damaging Lachute St. Rose St. Therese Upton Lachette Sherbrooke St. Johns Renfrew and other communities. The storm destroyed schoolhouses and killed numerous children and adults including ex mayor John McElroy who died at his homestead. Cattle were killed and crops damaged as residents searched for missing children.
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Canada
Montreal
Monximar
Can
Quebec
St. Rose
Lachute
St. Johns
Ottawa Valley
A. Kingston
St. Therese
Upton
St. Hyacinthe
Lachette
Sherbrooke
Renfrew
Father Mollinger Dead In Pittsburgh Faith Cure Leader
Reverend Father Mollinger a famed faith cure priest in Pittsburgh died at 2 p.m. Wednesday after a surgical operation, sparking shock among pilgrims who traveled for healing his church on St. Anthony day. Known for cures attributed to faith and medicine, he influenced thousands seeking relief near the Most Holy Name of Jesus church in Troy Hill. The report also notes other brief items from Monterey, Dems in Ohio, and Behring Sea arbitration developments.
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Pitrsnvren
Father Mollinger
St. Anthony's
Father Moliinger
Father Molinger
Troy Till
Pittsburgh
Anthony of
Padue
Royalty and curiosities across distant lands headline
Priyerss Mantin, daughter of Edinburgh’s duke and duchess, lauded as the beauty of the English royal family. Saran Bersvannt keeps a box of American sand deemed precious by a Vuarisian reporter. Tease Honors returns from Africa at eighty five, praising pedestrianism for vigor. Versailles palace cost two hundred million, while Bolivian politics boast Pursipeste,ed Maniavo Barrista as a dominant figure. Dr Primonen Hnanmannx, long surgeon to Heidelberg students, allegedly attended thousands of duels before death.
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Priyerss Mantin
Edinburgh
Saran Bersvannt
M. P
Africa
Lovia XIV
Versailles
France
Pursipeste
Maniavo Barrista
Bolivia
Primonen Hnanmannx
Heidelberg
Duelista
Large Mexico City Cathedral and Other Global Notes
Largest cathedral in America costs nearly 2 million dollars. Predicted German emigration loss of 120000 this year. Chilean apple cider and wine yield a spirit and a sweet treacle or honey. Australasia bans immigration to aid local job seekers. Indian tiger hunting shifts to foot pursuit. Prince Volchatsingji famed for hunting tigers panthers, often alone on foot. The remedy Sy ee of Figs touted as beneficial, while cheap medicines injurious. McVicker's Theater in Chicago features My Colleen and Margaret Fleming. The Dallas News notes expanding corruption. F J Cueary Co promotes Haur's Cyranin with testimonials. Breecham's Pills claim to ease bilious disorders. Glenn's Sulphur Soap combats eruptions. Hills Hair Dye advertised. Riddled with assorted notices and miscellaneous remarks.
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Mexico
America
Australasia
Prince Volchatsingji
Debilitated Cures Promised by Hostetter Remedy
The Boston Transcript notes the sensational claim of Hostetter’s bitters as a tonic for nerves and rheumatism, praising its supposed eradication of malarial symptoms while warning about exaggerated, marketing heavy claims and the era’s speculative advertisements. It also mocks dubious notices about word puzzles and free lithographs from a local publisher.
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
An extolling promotion claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures many female ailments including nervousness, sleep problems, and uterine issues, with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied. It also advertises Dr. Pierce's Pellets for headaches, biliousness, and digestion, pitched as natural and affordable remedies.
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Dr. Pierce
German Syrup Promises Aid for Cough and Blood Disorder
Mrs. Mary A. Stacey of Trumbull Conn reports her niece Emeline Hawley suffered spitting blood and fear of consumption before German Syrup. She claims the remedy stopped the bleeding, restored strength and appetite after trying many medicines, from her own lips.
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Emeline Hawley
Mary A. Stacey
Trumbull
Conn
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Cheyenne
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AN. Kellogg Mewspaper Co
Deartora St
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Welledeer Edie
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IBTON
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