Forest Fires Roar Across Wisconsin and Colorado
Wide forest blazes swept western Wisconsin and neighboring states, crippling towns from Clayton to Turtle Lake. Villages like Cumberland and Almena faced near destruction, with losses in millions. Persistent flames threatened Chippewa and Barron counties as crews battled deep fires, while Rice Lake area saw the danger abate. The story notes extensive property damage, missing persons, and heavy economic costs across multiple counties and states.
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St. Paul
Minn
Cumberland
Glenwood
Barron
Prentice
Phillips
Turtly Lake
Rice Lake
Tarren
Polk
Washbuen
Banjor
Uippewa Falls
Wis
Chippewa
Clark
Stanley
Northwheslern Lumber Company
Ca | Gott
Abbottsford
Almens
Rive Lake
Vis
Colorado
Treaver
Col
Glenwoo Springs
Kokomo
Montrose
Sian
Noathoketn
Abouduen
Mwiny
Dawrunee
Brom
Perishuel
Miniiny
Stiee Lake State Watcheres
Clifton
Wurtie Lake
Riga
Sia Arto
Cumboland
Scofielda Aspent
Wisconsin
William J. Boyle
Miwaukee
Doyle
Milwaukee
Aliowakes
Wiliams. Boyle
Rootiell
Wisconain
Chicago & North- Western
Boyle
Patty Sturket
Great Damage From Storm Hits Savannah Region
A late afternoon storm battered coastal Georgia and South Carolina, with Savannah largely spared while Sea Island rice crops suffered heavy losses. Winds of 50 to 70 mph caused flooding inland and damaged riverside property, shipping, and wharves. Relief efforts began as Wisconsin forest fires left hundreds homeless and prompted state aid coordinated from Milwaukee.
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Saytuxh
Georgia
South Carolina
Savannah
Gov. Ames
Anchorage
Tybee
Americans question Alaska boundary cession in Yukon talks
Reports say Canadian and American commissioners discussed ceding Yukon territory from Yale to Dixon to grant freer Canadian access to Alaska rivers. No formal agreement reached and no proposition accepted. Both sides submitted views but no settlement yet. officials say vital U.S. interests safe.
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Quebec
Can
International Commission Hi
United States
Seattle
Yukon River
Alaska
Yaleut
Dixon's
Skaguay
Taiga
Pacific
Behjing Sea
Joint Commission
Joint High Commission
United Stites
Big strike in prospect in Pittsburgh and Ontario
The Post reports a major forthcoming strike by hypographian unions aiming for a nine hour working day. The movement began a year ago and seeks broad support from workers in publishing houses, with possible order cancellations and a nationwide sympathy drive. The strike is expected to start by October 10 as editors and printers rally behind the effort.
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Pittsburgh
Jor
Rade
Bank President Robbed in Philadelphia Area Heist
Coatesville Pa bank president Samuel Greau wood was robbed of about 10,000 dollars after opening a valise in a bank office. The incident occurred near Philadelphia while he was shopping, with unknown assailants fleeing. A witness, Richwedian Geo, was shot and killed in the ensuing confusion. authorities say few facts are known and a suspect has not spoken.
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Thiladelphis
Sanuel Greauwood
Coatesville
Coatesville National Bank
T Valle Comtadal Yebinids
Groensyned
Trimaelteye
Aberiranae
Mehatk
Arenwood Uocla
Poyrtl
Ciel
Woods Halden
Promdienys
Aries
Dey
Lackland
Uwe
Army of Occupation for Cuba Details Command Setup
Washington September 30 The occupation division for Cuba lacks a permanent commander. The senior on duty will lead temporarily until a president appoints a commander. The three brigades include Simon Snider, E B Williston, and L J Carpenter as generals, with Huntsville assignments anticipated for most units. Wade is President of the military commission in Cuba.
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Washington
Cuba
United States Infantry
Simon Snider
United States Volunteers
Wade
Military Commission
Boston Bank Consolidation Rumors Sweep City
The Evening Herald reports plans to consolidate ten to twelve Boston national banks. A circulation to banks names a price for holdings and denies liquidating the institutions. J. P. Morgan & Co and Vince McCormick and others are said to back the move.
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Boston
The
Evening Herald
Ttloval
Sheba
Columbian
Fogle
Ware Vard
Market
North
North Glebe
Lincoln
Massisetts
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Vince, McCormice & Co
Peabody & Go. Aid . L
Rebellion spreading reports from Visayas in Philippines
Telexed dispatch from Madrid dated Sept 30 cites Gen Alas, governor of Visayas, claiming governor general title and noting insurgent expeditions arriving there. Tensions rise as provinces inland from Lavon report invasions and gendarmerie officers and families massacred. Officials flee Tivile Tanay to Manila. Correspondencia blames Americans for tolerating uprisings and urges Paris commission protest. Meanwhile domestic political chatter in New York outlines party platform talks and nominations.
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Madrid
Telexian
Alas
Visayas Islands
Philippines
Visayas
Beland
Lavon
Tivile
Tanay
Manila
Ta Correspondencia
Irs
Paris Commission
Roosevelt Named At New York Republican Convention
At Saratoga and nearby Sarminga New York the Republican convention nominated Theodore Roosevelt for governor with others including Timothy L. Woodruff and John I. McDonough. Chauncey Depew announced Roosevelt after a roll call showing a large lead, and the platform endorsed the national war effort and the administration. A separate colored Republican convention in Saratoga voiced support for Roosevelt and the state ticket.
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Saraiegs
N. Y
Theodore Rovse+ Well
Oyster Bay
Timothy L. Woodruft
Kings
Willigu J. Morya
Erie
John I. McDonough
Albany
John B. Jaeckel
Cayuga
Eduard A. Bond
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Linek
Woodford
Spain
Philippines
Hawaii
Amercan
Black
New York Democrats nominate ticket at Syracuse convention
The Democratic state convention in Syracuse nominates August Wyck for governor and slate officials including Danforth for lieutenant governor, Tatting for secretary of state, Atwater for comptroller, Marvels for state treasurer, Schenck for state engineer, and ConWay for attorney general. Frederick Schraub elected permanent chairman.
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Syracuse
Augustnd van T Wyek
Kings
Mlatt Dan
Forth
Chenango
George W. Tattin
Niwsara
Edwin 8. Atwater
Dutchess
Tor
Trensier
E. Marvels
Wayne
Martin Schen
America
National Congress
Fire destroys much of Colorado Springs in three hours
A catastrophic blaze swept Colorado Springs damaging a wide swath of the business district. The Antlers hotel largely survived only to fall to dynamiite after 90 mph winds fed the flames. Surgeons from Colorado City Pueblo and Denver aided exhausted firemen as eight blocks burned and hundreds of structures were lost. A powder car explosion at the freight depot triggered the fire, with major losses reported among banks, timber yards, and firms including Denver & Rio Grande and others.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Livermore
Chippewa
Cedar Lake
Horges
August Mason
Col
Colorado Springs
Bath
Sremen
I Ferce Gale
Rock Islad & Denver
Bio Grinde Railways
Antlers Hotel
Hyerluna Street
Autiers
Colorado City
Pueblo
Denver
Tejon Street
Pike’s Peak Avenue
Highirst National Bank
AMEFS
Newton Tamber
Acm
Crissey & Dave Vie
Denver & Rio Granite
Pase Tamber Company
Husgel Iron Works
Sherry & Tuckerman Vy McFarlanes& Aims
Bertha Stein Kills Mother Then Shoots Herself in Pittsburgh Va
Berthy Bell stein killed her mother Sunday and after, shot herself. She told likely motives of life weariness and resentment of her father’s sorrow. The case follows a history of despondency after the father Frederick Weeksma’s death and mentions Union organizing activity nearby. The article notes police inaction and ongoing unrest among locals with possible further violence.
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Tittsburgh
Berthy Bellstein
Indy
Frederick Weeksma
Mlogheny
Jed Bertha
Sud
Menes
Slit
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MelWay
Cyetone and
Ploud
Hayouia Gyurgia
Croys Mud Shipping
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Goy. Scofield
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Mitwee
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Ah Dation Svarehiatad
Ant de
Canada
Ace
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Wennan
Army OF Occupation
BIG Flour Trust
Ern Flour Mills
Prac
Thomas McIntyre
Leis Milwaukee Mills
Dally Capaell
Dalsy Toller Mills
Daly Nth Bowler Mills
Minneapl vi
Washburn-Braylis
Pillsburysey
Aahburn Co
Hecker, Tones
Ewell
Islamida
Tenry Geore, Jr
York
George
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Geket
E Toto
Danforth
Jee
Tiida
M. Canon
Presiilyay McWinley
Vagtaty Victoria
Jauthtires
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Shytic Tines Volunteer Infantry
Doatine
Sarminga
NEW York Democrats
August van Wrekie
Pitus
Mee Guire
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Ater
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Suenpien
Cod W. McChain
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Onough Grey
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Ty Tyan Cook
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