Fire Devastates Northwest Towns Leaving Dozen Dead
Sept 15 Portland reports a forest fire from Ariel in Cowlitz county Washington to Mount St. Helens foot wiping out homes over 25 miles. Eleven dead four missing more than 200 homeless many naked. Milo M. Dimmick reports devastation and aid delays. Fires burned bridges and blocked roads. two houses spared along the stretch.
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Portland
Oregon
Ariel
Cowlitz County
Washington
Mount St. Helen's
D. L. Wallace
Mr. Hanley
John Pollick
W. E. Newhouse
Garves
James Hawthorne
Milo M. Dimmick
Dimmick
Editorial urges Bruce nomination to avoid convention fight
The Lawrence Sun admits Democratic defeat if a convention fight arises and urges nominating Bruce since Democratic papers back him and Republican papers back Sparks. It argues there should be no contest between Bruce and Sparks for the congressional nomination to prevent lasting scars.
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Lawrence Sun
Bruce
Sparks
Shoes direct from makers cut jobbers out
From Tanner To Consumer. Why not buy your shoes at first cost. No jobbers' tribute paid on our shoes. That is saved to you on every pair you buy here. $2.00, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 shoes and from that up to $7.00. Every pair direct from the hands of the shoemaker. Here's where you save the jobbers' 15 per cent., besides the assurance that if they prove unsatisfactory we have the manufacturer to deal with that justice may be done to you.
Forest Fires Threaten Montana Timber Near Bar nica
Fires rage in mountains near Bar nica and north of Anaconda, destroying timber and cut wood with thousands of dollars at risk. Campers are blamed for starting the blazes as Agent Berndt and state forces battle advancing flames across northern Montana's timber districts.
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Berndt
State Department
Political factions shape upcoming congress race in Massachusetts
The piece outlines an anxious bid for the ninth district with Pryce or Sparks as potential preconvention choices and Butler Ames facing a tough path. It notes a Boston focus on the race and the fifth district Democratic and Republican conventions as decisive stages, predicting an aggressive October campaign.
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Butler Ames
United Action
Pryce
Sparks
Boston
Col. Butler Ames
Lowell
Stadium Fight Between Young Corbett and McGovern Scheduled
Louisville, Sept 15. Manager R C Gray of the Southern Athletic club says the Corbett McGovern bout on Sept 22 will take place as announced. He confirms the signed articles of agreement comply with Kentucky law and that the match is permitted under state constitution.
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Louisville
Southern Athletic Club
Kentucky
Greasers and Indians Clash in Mexico Battle Near Tomatat
Military officials report a fierce clash between 80 Yaqui Indians and local Mexican farmers near Tomatat Hermosillo Sept 15 as foraging Yaquis tried to drive off cattle. Six Indians were killed and four captured while two farmers were wounded.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Tomatat
Fires Started by Shooting Stars In Colorado
Denver Colorado September 15 Foremost fires sweeping Colorado forests have led scientists to a meteor theory. They believe many meteors struck the Rocky Mountains tearing earth and igniting flames in heavy pine forests. Local scientists study the new idea.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Ellerman Sells Antwerp Montreal Line to Morgan Syndicate
The London desk of the Tribune reports that J R Ellerman sold the Antwerp Montreal line to the Morgan shipping syndicate. He kept the Mediterranean and Lisbon and Oporto traders when Leyland was sold to the American combine.
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New York
J. R. Ellerman
Antwerp-Montreal
Morgan Shipping Cyndicate
London
The
Tribune
Leyland
Mr. Ellerman
Antwerp
President Roosevelt Hosts Nassau County Guests at Sagamore Hill
Nassau County awaits a 3 to 6 pm reception at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay with about 12000 attendees. Special trains and yachts are bringing visitors from Long Island and New York. Four bands play as neighbors pass the porch for lemon aide souvenirs. no introductions, steady procession, 300 deputy sheriffs and many secret men guard the event.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Nassau County
Sagamore Hill
Long Island
New York
Johnson
Worcester Insane Hospital Trustees Clear Quinby of Charges
Worcester trustees conclude investigation into mismanagement allegations by 25 former nurses against superintendent Hosea M Quinby. Charges cited poor supervision bad food lack of bedding vermin overcrowding neglect long hours denied. trustees present statistics to back their findings.
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Worcester
Worcester Insane Hospital
Hosea M. Quinby
Thomas Russell
Cambridge
Sarah E. Whitin
Whitinsville
Frances M. Lincoln
Samuel B. Woodward
Thomias H. Gage
George W. Wells
Southbridge
Rockwood Hoar
Farm Hand Confesses Murder of Adopted Son in Ontario
Wm King, a farm hand in St. Thomas Ontario, confessed to killing 15 year old James Freeman, adopted son of a local farmer, driven by jealousy over the boy's privileged status on the farm and his desire to take the boy s place in the family.
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St. Thomas, Ont
Wm. King
James Freeman
Hamburg Denies Plan for New Atlantic Shipping Combine
Hamburg officials say the Ostend conference set for Sept. 16 by managers of Europe to South America lines aims only to discuss freight issues in the South American trade. They doubt the meeting will occur and deny any intention to form a new consortium.
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Hamburg
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
Ostend
Belgium
Europe
South America
Atlantic Shipping Combine
Standard of London
Philippine Revenues Compared Through Fiscal Years
Washington reports Philippine customs revenues for the year ending June 30 1992 show 1902 8,392,777. 1901 9,105,754. 1900 6,739,297. 1899 3,097,864. The figures reflect historic fiscal comparisons across four years amid colonial administration.
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Washington
Philippine Archipelago
Clubbed Assault at Old Forge Mine Stuns County
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania two Italian workers John Divino and Antonio Dizzi were robbed and severely beaten by about 50 Italian strikers while returning from the Old Forge mine of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. A shot was fired with one striker reportedly shot in the leg. Divino was taken to Pittston hospital as Sheriff Jacobs reports quiet in the Wyoming region and no new colliery starts as washeries resume normal output.
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Wilkesbarre
John Divino
Antonio Dizzi
Old ‘Forge
Pennsylvania ‘Coal Co
Old Forge
Divino
Pittston
Jacobs
Wyoming
Greenwood colliery resumes in Panther Creek Valley
Tamaqua Pennsylvania September 15 When Greenwood colliery at the western end of Panther Creek Valley resumes operations the Beddall Brothers expect about 200 tons of coal daily. Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co notes gains with No 4 and No 12 collieries output rising from 1400 to 1800 tons daily. Mine workers say no more men are at work than last week and no disturbance occurred.
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Tamaqua
Greenwood
Panther Creek Valley
Beddall Brothers
Lehigh Oal and Navigation Co
Panther Creek
Pension changes notice from Washington September fifteenth
The pension changes announced reflect the August 26 issue. Names listed include Gabriel Mitchell of Lowell who receives twelve dollars, George D Oliver of Lynn, and Annie Dunlan of West Pittsfield eight dollars. Annie Tufte of Norwood also eight dollars, along with widows minors and dependent relatives under the mass chusetts re issue category.
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Washington
Masschusette
Gabriel Mitchell
Lowell
George D
Oliver
Lynn
Annie Dunlan
West Pittsfeld
Annie Tufte
Norwood
Riot near Presidio as soldiers clash with police
In San Francisco a riot erupted at the Presidio entrance when officers raided Press Anderson saloon. Police fired on a mob of 83 soldiers and 10 civilians, while three infantry companies and cavalry arrived to restore order. 43 suspects were jailed.
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San Francisco
Cal
Presidio
Kelly
Press Anderson
Anderson
Pope Will Not Talk Sealed Vatican Policy
Rome September 15: Cardinal Rampolla says the Pope will not speak. He disclosed the Pope resolved months ago not to utter a word himself and ordered officials not to say anything that could be seen as supporting or opposing French policy or party politics.
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Rome
Vatican
Papal
Cardinal Rampolla
Papal Delegate Falconio Named for United States
Rome announces that the Vatican will send Most Rev. Diomede Falconio as papal delegate to the United States. Falconio previously served as apostolic delegate for the Dominion of Canada and now takes up duties in Washington.
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Rome
Vatican
Diomede Falconio
Dominion of
Canada
Ashington
United States
Married in Court Unique Fulton Street Nuptials
In Fulton place a couple wed in a courtroom ceremony conducted by a justice of the peace after obtaining a license. William H. Murphy and Nellie L. Howe, aged 28 and 38 respectively, were united under improvised vows as officers and a judge presiding. The event followed a long engagement and a desire to save money before marriage. Additional court notes record multiple minor offenders, detentions for drunkenness, and sentences ranging from fines to probation.
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Ken. Sergt. Freeman
Cogger
Fulton Place
William H. Murphy
Nellie L. Howe
Hadley
Murphy
Trullegan
Fulton Street
City Hall
Kew
Mrr. Fay
Three-Fifths Done New York Subway Is Three Fifths Complete
New York residents face a long awaited milestone as the World notes the rapid transit subway is three fifths finished after spending about 21 million dollars of a 35 million contract. Chief Engineer Parsons cites progress data and predicts at least another year to completion amid 4 fatalities.
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New York
Parsons
John B. McDonald
Cuban Reverence Memorial Service for McKinley Held in Havana Church
New York report describes a Cuban Baptist church service in Havana honoring President McKinley. Rev Alberto Diaz preached "McKinley the Liberator," praising his humanity and sympathy. The choir sang the President's hymn, drawing the largest attendance in the church's history.
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New York
President McKinley
Havana
New York American
Alberto Diaz
McKinley
Cuba
Prison Authorities Confer at National Prison Congress
Philadelphia September 15 authorities met at the national prison congress with numerous addresses. Warden N F Baucher of North Dakota spoke as president of the National Prison Association, joined by Dr N T Gilmour of the Central Prison in Toronto, Canada, among others.
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Philadelphia
Tediy
National Prison Congress
N. F. Baucher
Poni Ntary
North Dakota
Pismarck
National Prison Association
N. T. Gilmour
Central Prson
Toronto
Canada
Prison Discipline and The Convict Topic Discussed
D W Bussinger, warden of the Eastern penitentiary in this city, spoke on Prison Discipline with the address The Convict and the Criminal. Delegates then discussed Bussinger’s topic.
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D. W. Bussinger
Czar May Ignore Vatican During Rome Visit
Rome, Sept. 15. The Czar will not call on the Pope upon returning the visit of King Victor Emmanuel. The Vatican is seriously disturbed as the Russian minister to the Holy See may be absent to ease ignoring the Vatican. Papal diplomacy strives to avert an awkward incident linked to the nuncio’s withdrawal from The Hague.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Vatican
Holy See
Hague
Free daylight film developing demonstration Saturday
Free demonstration Saturday September 20 from 2 to 6 pm at Eastman film developing machine. H B Shattuck & Son invite amateurs to attend. daylight development demonstrated. 50 Central Street.
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Eastman
H. B. Shattuck & Son
Central Street
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