Michigan Fire Ravages Town Leaving 300 Homeless
A large blaze in Mayville, Michigan destroyed most of the business district and forced about 300 people from fifty families to seek shelter in Baraga and across the bay. The loss is estimated between 500,000 and 750,000 with only 15 percent insured. firms like LAnso Lumber and regional docks reported major damages while a relief fund formed to aid the homeless.
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Ape
Bussa
T'Anse
Lgrimiller
Finivua
Tosa
Baraga
Salevia
LiAnso Lumber Company
Tumber
South Shore and Atlantic Railway Company
Buppee & Bon
Lloyd Hotel
Rollet Formmieten
Dastltite
Michigan
Maryleryk
Upper Peninsula
Ontunagun County
Alger County
Riot at Detroit parish church ends standoff
A crowd of about 1000 gathered to block Father Motkwoski at Roman Catholic Saint Shomrinistes Parish in Detroit, as police urged restraint. The clash erupted amid disputes with the bishop and priest, causing minor injuries and no forcible entry. Separate reports note a Detroit carpenters strike pressing for an eight hour day and wage talks.
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Romain Gattatie Potex Krep
Perio
Father Motkowski
Detroit
Dernorr
Centralabor
Funeral of Captain Peck and Detroit to Cleveland Return
The May 12 report notes Captain E M Peck Wiljiwake vessel owner died last Friday. His remains were sent from Detroit to Cleveland aboard his steamer E M Peck. The service included a move through the Parker and Miller building and onto the boat for a mournful voyage. A waterspout formed over Lake Michigan near Waterspout Lake Michigan, May 12, frightening locals but not causing collapse. Forest fires further south near Lake Superior were quenched after a week-long blaze.
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Detroit
Cleveland
E. M. Peck
Peck
Mternoon
Parker and Miller
Bay
Hovsytoy
Mich
Lake Sppe
Mulholland
St. Louie
Michigan News Briefs Mixed with Fires and Trials
DetroIt resident Taarles of the Peace Benténeed sentenced to six years in Jackson prison for assaulting Miss Annia Hows after a May 11, 1943, incident. Forest fires burn across Houghton Ontonagon areas with risk rising in dry weather. Unprecedented May heat hits Lake Superior region nearing 100 degrees. no fatalities reported. Michigan Central Railway paid 28.0 to state taxes. Port Huron imposes a curfew for under 16 after 6 pm in summer. Burglaries hit Grand Haven stores. two citizens robbed. Ironwood miners press for an eight-hour day, potential trouble. A severe Muskegon storm kills 12-year-old William Nelson. rain halts far.
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Benténeed
Detroit
Jackoon Prigon
Annia Hows
Simpson
Michigan
Hovantox
Miah
Lake Superior
Michigan Central Railway Company
Michigan State Treasury
Port Huron
Nat Muskegon, Mich
Nelson
William
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Collapse of a NuUiding Freeront Illinois May 13
A three story building under construction on Stephen street in NuUiding Freeront Illinois collapsed just before 6 PM Monday. Five workers on the third floor were carried to the basement. five may die. Names: Peter Kauten burge Howard Heltzer John Arno Alderman Fred Kruse Henry White. Injuries described as internal and serious. Foundation rested on quicksand, causing upper floors to fall.
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Ilis
Stephenson Street
Peter Kautenburge
Howard Heltzer
John Arno
Fred Kruse
Henry White
Mrs Fleming on Trial for Poisoning Mother in New York
The trial of Mary Alice Almont Livingstone Fleming began in general sessions before Recorder Golf on May 13 1895 in New York. Prosecutors allege Fleming poisoned her mother Evella Fleming with chowder, expecting expert medical testimony from both sides.
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Mra. Fleming
New Yerk
Mary Alice Almont’ Livingstone Fleming
Evelloa MM. Ellnn
Took Wilsons nerve and a waxwork confession
Warwork representation spurred Frank Wilson, Hollidaysburg gang leader, to confess murder of Henry Bonnecka in Altoona. Bonnecka, a reputedly wealthy hermit, was found strangled on April 17, 1806, with stolen money. Detectives testified as Wilson and three accomplices traveled to New York and viewed a waxwork scene of murder. Wilson confessed after the museum visit, and the body was exhumed to confirm death by strangulation.
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Frank Wilson
Hollidaysburg
Henry Bonnecka
Bonnecka
Altoona
Wilson
New York City
Eden Musee
Chamber of Horrors
H. H. Holmes
Muisuburdarer
Pittaburg Dispatch
Blind Oakland cyclist completes century ride with guide
A 17 year old blind cyclist from Oakland, who has been blind 14 years, rode 60 miles to San Jose and 60 miles back with a sighted teammate guiding by bicycle bell signals. He attended Berkeley Institute for the Deaf and Dumb, later studied at Stanford, and credits hearing with his balance. He fell three times on the trip but remounted each time, proving his skill and nerve.
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Hin Serise
Oakland
Cal
San Jose
N. L
Berkeley Institute For the Deaf
Duin
Ding
Honora
Styta University
Rome
Burkelay
Hko
Gofety
Paris
New York
Herbert Spencer
Maentuholto
Bekenkhonsa
Amon
Egypt
Raphasel
Leo
St Peter's
Apathy and controversy shadow Mexican International exposition
A survey notes Mexico and federal officials showed little support for the Mexican International exposition. Merchants fear influx of cheap goods, while many private interests doubt success in the face of government indifference, suggesting the project may remain privately funded. The commentary contrasts this with evolving views on architecture linking sacred roles to builders.
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Mexico
Mexican Herald
Unaccn
States of America
Rocky Mountain News
Binte
United States
Usu
Afos
Lyons
Cyrad
Brooklyn sailor bids to ride Atlantic in 70 hours
Danish sailor Charles Flint, living at 148 Columbia Street Brooklyn, aims to bicycle across the Atlantic in 70 hours using a 40 foot boat with a bicycle attachment and flywheel. He claims speed near 45 mph with a 700 pound machinery setup and 7 ton displacement, but lacks capital to build the vessel.
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New York
Liverpool
Charles Flint
Columbia Street
Brooklyn
Mr. Flint
Copenhagen
Flint
Passaic River
Newark
Jie
Fiut
Atlantic
Fling
Europe
Barney Couping Company
Etiquette Debate Follows Brahm Concerto Encore
In New York the Symphony Society concert sparked crowd zeal after Jeadly performed the second Brahms concerto. Called out a dozen times, the audience applauded excessively. Damrosch, the conductor, finally urged proceeding. He rebuked the crowd for delaying the pianist after a taxing performance. The audience accepted the rebuke, and the concert continued.
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New York
Symphony Society
Jeadly
Damrosch
Conan too cate puted bt the Shiloobs Cure
Conan receives a dubious cure from the Shiloobs, a mysterious group. The note hints at dubious efficacy and potential risks, leaving readers wary about unverified remedies.
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Conan
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