Mining Town Wallace Idaho Devastated by Massive Fire
Spokane Falls dispatch reports Wallace Idaho, a major mining center with 1000 residents, burned Sunday. Only two buildings saved, both railroad stations. 1500 homeless. water lines down, telegraph and telephone wires broken. Major firms and the post office burned. city to rebuild atop a half billion in mineral wealth.
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Spokane Falls
Wash
Wallace
Idaho
Shorty
Denver
Holly, Mason, Marks Co
Eller House
White & Bender
McElroy & Vedder
McNab & Rivers
Allace
Joseph Carlson
J.C. McCurdy
Carter
Est
United States
Union
Pavilion Collapse Kills Not Fatal at St. George Picnic
A pavilion about eighteen feet high collapsed during the Sons of St. George outing in Innonwood Michigan on July 29. About 600 people fell to the ground as the structure gave way. Many were terrified but most escaped serious harm. several were badly injured and removed for care.
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Sons of St. George
Innonwood
Mich
Grand Lodge Sons of St. George
Ichigan
Unkulin Schooner Sinks Off Delaware Breakwater
A gale yesterday morning sank the unknown schooner believed to have been with the crew of the Charles Morland off the Delaware breakwater. The crew were rescued by the Baltimore steamship D H Miller and brought to Boston. Captain Marshall sustained serious injuries from flying splinters. The fate of the schooner remains unknown.
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Delaware
Boston
Charles Morland
D. H. Miller
Baltimore
Marshall
Railway wreck kills ten workmen near Manchester
In Manchester on July 29 two trains carrying workers building the Manchester ship canal collided due to a switchman error. Ten men were killed instantly and sixty injured, about thirty of whom were said to be fatally hurt.
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Manchester
Manchester Ship Canal
Fifteen Texans Die From Poisoned Ice Cream at Picnic
At Pilot Point Texas a picnic crowd fell ill after consuming ice cream stored too long in cans. Fifteen deaths expected with no names reported. In St Louis a flue explosion at Tudor Ironworks injured five workers and collapsed the building, one dead.
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Gainesville
Tex
Pilot Point
St. Louis
Tudor Ironworks
East St. Louis
The Ruins at South Lawrence Cyclone Scene Quiet
Lawrence Mass July 29 The cyclone scene remained quiet during the night Battery C relieved the infantry. Large numbers of men are at work and the ruins are being rapidly cleared. Several thousand have already been subscribed to relief fund.
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South Lawrence
Lawrence
Mass
Battery C
Baby Show on Wheels at Asbury Park
Fifteen thousand people gathered at Ocean plaza Asbury Park New York on July 26 to see a baby show on wheels. Two hundred cherubs rode in carriages including ten pairs of twins. The steamer Trenton band led the parade with Mr James A Bradley guiding the decorated carriages.
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Asabury Park
N. Y
Ocean Plaza
United States
Trenton
James A. Bradley
Louisville
Louisville and Nashville
Sulphur Station
George Barker
Murphy
Battles and turmoil in Guatemala and Salvador conflict
A Guatemalan assault led by Gen Cayetano Sanchez with 800 troops and Gen Manuel Agilar with 2000 attacked Salvador forces near the San Miguel boundary, driving them back with about 400 total casualties. The Salvadorans recovered and attacked Guatemalans later, forcing a retreat. Nicaragua offered aid to Salvador, and Ezeta’s forces won at Chingo, while Guatemala faced revolutionary unrest and martial law. The piece notes extensive disruption in Guatemala City with guards, censorship, and foreign police preparations.
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New York
Herald
Guatemala City
Mexico
Cayetano Sanchez
Manuel Agilar
Salvador
San Miguel
Guatemala
Hernandez
The
America
Ezeta
Ezetcatempo Chingo
Coco
Barilla
Italian squadron ordered to Guatemala in wake of tensions
London reports an Italian naval squadron has been ordered to Guatemala to protect Italian residents as relations tighten. The move follows directives issued in response to escalating activity in American waters. The ships are to proceed promptly to the Central American port to deter threats and safeguard civilians.
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Guatemala
London
Johnstown Relief Fund Scrutiny Reveals Misuse of Money
New York dispatch reports Johnstown flood finance records show 856,821.27 collected with only 158,650 used for direct relief. Remainder funded committees, clerks, and fire dept costs including debris removal, while plans to apply about 100,000 to building bridges draw criticism for not aiding the needy. Mrs Hatchard convicted in Milwaukee. Jamesown man weds Pittsburg woman via Chicago notice. sixth marriage for 88-year-old farmer McDowell.
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New York
Herald
Johnstown
Fire Department
Jamestown
N. D
Bell Rose
Pittsburg
Samuel McDowell
New Rockford
Chicago
McDowell
Dollard Rules On Original Packages Laws
Attorney General Dollard issues opinion stating that maintaining a liquor selling place violates the law and that sellers must prove they are not violating it. The ruling addresses original packages and enforcement obligations as of July 28.
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Dollard
Porre
S. D
Horrible Revenge and Railroading Tale From Union County
In Wilkes Barre area a man named Thomas Tobin was tied to a railroad track by four Polish men over a trunk theft claim. The four suspects Albert Koska John Koska Albert Straw and John Smoza were later arrested and each held on bail of two thousand dollars. The incident followed an earlier boarding-house break in that yielded a $45 trunk and clothing. The train halted just inches from the victim and Tobin survived the attempt.
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Wilkesbarre
Thomas Tobin
Smithville
Pittston
Albert
John Koska
Albert Straw
John Smoza
Tobin
Bey
Fairview
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Indiana agent arrested for graveyard insurance fraud
The Life Insurance Company of Virginia probes crooked work by Sumner Carson, an Indianapolis agent. Carson secured policies on Mrs Warrenburg and Daniel Sullivan claiming kinship and using a saloon keeper to represent Sullivan. Warrenburg died and Sullivan followed, triggering suspicion. Carson fled and his books reveal extensive fraud.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Sumner Carson
Carson
Murder at a Merrymaking in Oliver Georgia
Two men die in a triangular gunfight at a July picnic in Oliver Go Guy Ten Georgia. Deputy U.S. Marshal John Harris and farmer John Cleary are killed after a dispute over alleged derogatory reports. George Cleary, father of the wounded man, opens fire striking Harris and killing him. George Cleary is arrested.
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Oliver
Go- Guy Ten
John Harris
United States
John Cleary
Harris
Alliance
Cleary
George Cleary
Riot on New Brigantine railroad as workers strike
Pomona New Jersey July 28 A riot erupts on the New Brigantine railroad from Pomona to Brigantine Beach. Italian and black laborers, unpaid for weeks and in starving condition, riot and tear up track near Brigantine Beach. Funds short, authorities expected to intervene.
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New Jersey
Pomona
N. J
New Brigantine Railroad
Brigantine Beach
Holzhay Starving Himself in Marquette Prison
Holzhay, held in the state prison at Marquette, Michigan, is starving himself by force feeding only a small daily milk drip after an armed rebellion last spring. He lost three fingers during the clash with Warden Tompkins, and has since sulked while refusing all food for three weeks.
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Holzhay
Marquette
Mich
Tompkins
The Bonds Were Worthless
Judge Collins set aside the forfeiture of John Graham’s $10,000 bond posted October 15, 1889, after his indictment for conspiracy to bribe Cronin jurors. He annulled the $10,000 bond following a second arrest on October 17 and bound Graham again with a $5,000 bond. Further arguments on the $5,000 bond are to be heard next week.
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Collins
John Graham
Cronin
Graham
Tragedy in Lynn: Half-assembled house collapses
In Lynn Massachusetts a partially completed story and a half dwelling collapsed trapping four children who had sought shelter from rain. Mary McCabe fourteen was killed instantly Katie Griffin fourteen was fatally injured and three other children were hurt. Wind is reported as the direct cause of the accident.
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Lynn
Mass
Mary McCabe
Katie Griffin
Childrn
Terrific Explosion Shocks South Park Area
At about 10 p m residents of South Park were startled by a terrible concussion believed to be from a Kansas City shop gas engine. One man was seriously injured and another was badly burned.
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Pau
South Park
Kansas City
Russian Intrigues in Armenia Spark Armenian Mob Riot
Constantinople reports a July riot in favor of Armenians protesting massacres. The mob attacked the Armenian patriarch’s residence and houses of officials, as Turkish troops tried to quell the violence. Rumors allege Russian instigation to provoke a larger clash that would invite Russian intervention. The patriarch was targeted but escaped.
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Armenia
Constantinople
Russia
Turkey
Black Sea
Constantinope
Drowned Girl and Narrowly Quashed Lynching in Willow Springs
Lena Jennings, 20, drowned in Desplaines river at Willow Springs while boating with Frederick Sherer and Charles Sousia. The boat overturned. the men could not swim and offered no help. Jennings died despite resuscitation attempts. would-be lynching of Sherer and Sousia was stopped by police. Also: separate items report a Birmingham political riot with 30 shots, and naval promotions and other maritime notes.
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ChicaGo
Lena Jennings
Desplaines
Willow Springs
Frederick Sherer
Charles Sousia
Sherer
Sousia
Miss Jennings
Argentine Revolt Spreads as Rebels Seize City Centers
Buenos Ayres July 29 The Tenth regiment led by officers rebelled and the outbreak is general. Rebels control cantonments and key areas while government police seek to isolate them. Finance minister Garcia held prisoner and fighting continues as insurgents move toward Plaza de la Victoria. A revolutionary government is announced with Arem as president and Romero as finance minister. Generals Campos and Arredontio seize arsenal barracks and Plaza Lavalle as reinforcements pour in. government counters with seven battalions and Zarate reinforcements negotiate with insurgents.
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Buenos Ayres
Senor Garcia
Plaz de la Victoria
Rosario
Senor Arem
Senor Romero
Campos
Arredontio
Plaza Lavalle
Zarate
Buenos Ayres Uprising Flares as Government Falls
A Times dispatch from Buenos Ayres reports Saturday's fighting as artillery and civilians move to overthrow the government. Police clash with mobs around the government house, a policeman wounds an Englishman, and a bystander shoots the officer. The government declares a mobilization and names Nicholas Menalez chief of police, with heavy losses on both sides.
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London Times
Buenos Ayres
London
Times
Palermo
Plaza Layelle
Government House
Nicholas Menalez
Cap de Vila
Revolutionists Victorious in Argentina Uprising
Buenos Ayres July 29 The revolutionary movement spreads rapidly as government troops clash with revolutionists Sunday. Government forces suffer heavy losses with about 1000 killed or wounded. Navy joins the revolt as government house and barracks endure bombardment. A twenty four hour truce is arranged.
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Buenos Ayres
Insurgents Triumphant in Buenos Aires Triumph Felt
Insurgents appear to have secured victory as Buenos Aires reels from the latest phase of an uprising. Reports from the capital indicate rebel gains and rising momentum for a broader change, amid unsettled political tensions and international attention.
Argentine Revolution News Hits Wall Street Hard
News of the Argentine Republic revolution depresses U S stock markets. British and French capital had flowed into South America, and the upheaval caused declines in Argentine securities by 4 to 9 percent and Uruguay securities by about 5 percent, with broad stock losses across markets.
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Wall Street
New York
South America
South American
France
Argentine Republic
Uruguay
London
Argentine
Cause of Argentine Revolution Sparks Clash Over Office
Unequal distribution of presidential offices provokes a Buenos Ayres driven revolt as Cordoba residents gain government posts. Gen Roca, former president, is seen as the only figure who can restore confidence amid the chaos. Graranos reportedly joined revolists before the armistice was arranged and bombarded loyalist strongholds.
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Buenos AyRes
Cordova
Gen. Roca
Celman
Graranos
Bakers avert strike in Chicago with eight hour day
A threatened bakers strike in Chicago was averted as the boss bakers conceded the workers demand for an eight hour day and a six day week.
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Chicaco
North Dakota Elevator Men Deny Wheat Storage Blockade
In Bismarck North Dakota on July 26 officials say no elevator cartel exists to bar storing grain this fall despite reports. Secretary Harris of the railroad commission notes three new laws affect licensing and indicates only one license application has been filed. Milling and elevator interests say no unified plan to refuse wheat storage has formed yet and officials expect resistance to all laws.
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North Dakota
Bismakox
N. D
Harris
Board of Railway Commissioners
Minn Lis
The
Minnesota GOP ticket announced at St Paul convention
The Minnesota Republican convention finished its work in St Paul and announced the ticket. Governors nominee William R Merriam lieutenant governor G S Ives state treasurer Joseph Bobleter secretary of state Fred P Brown auditors Moses Clapp attorney general Fergus Falls clerk of the supreme court P Holcomb chairman Rice to announce the state central committee in several days. Indians at Lower Brule and Crow Creek agencies report hunger as beef rations are exhausted and no immediate replenishment is available without quick passage of the Indian appropriation bill.
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St. Paul
St. Paut
Minnesota
William R. Merriam
G. 8. Ives
St. Peter
Joseph Bobleter
Fred. P. Brown
Faribault ‘County
Avaitors
Auieeros
Chamberlain
S. D
Lower Brule
Crow Creek
Senate
Anderson
Department
Sea Wing likely overloaded as inspectors seek affidavits
Government inspectors in Red Wing Minnesota pursue affidavits to prove the Sea Wing carried more passengers than legal limits. The boat and barge were allowed 175 passengers, with 214 named on board at the time of the disaster. Rumors also say the Pacific Short Line 126 miles has been sold to the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul in Chicago reports.
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Washington
William P. McCann
United States
Pensacola
Department
Ericcson
Sweden
Ramsey
South Atlantic
Essex
Enterprise
Red Wing
Minn
Sioux City
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Madison Train Standoff Ends With Arrest In Smoking Car
John Gibbons, described as insane and possibly from Graceville Minnesota, seized a smoking car on a Northwestern train with a revolver and knife, menacing passengers until an officer stopped the threat upon arrival in Madison Wisconsin. The incident prompted police intervention and an arrest. Minneapolis libel suit faces Tribune company as plaintiff seeks twenty five thousand dollars in damages for a published defamatory item involving boot and shoe dealer P. J. Clementson in the Tribune Star.
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Madison
Wis
John Gibbons
Graceville
Minn
Minneapolis
Tribune Company
P. J. E. Clementson
Tribune Star
Mad Dog Scare Shakes Trakr Iowa In July
A supposed mad dog bit several dogs, many cows, and narrowly missed two men before being shot. The mayor orders all dogs found on streets shot to end the scare.
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Trakr
Iowa
Valued Estate in Butte Heir Named in 1886 Davis Will
The late Judge A J Davis estate in Butte Montana lists John Davis of the city as sole heir with annuities to two illegitimate children. The estate is valued at 6 000 000 dollars. The filing dates back to 1886 in Iowa.
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Butte
Mont
A. J. Davis
Iowa
John Davis
Work of an Incendiary Believed in Fire at Opera House
EARLVILLE N Y July 26 The opera house block and nearby buildings burned around 3 a m Officials say arson is suspected as the cause of the blaze that destroyed the block and threatened surrounding structures.
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Iowa
Cepar Rapids
Urbaun
Benton County
J. D. Burrell
Masonic and Odd Fellow
Earlville
N. Y
Opera House
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