Fearful Forest Fires Rage in Wisconsin and Other Early 20th Century Dispatches
St. Louis reports terse flashes from Wisconsin forest fires still raging while a Texas military camp hosts a grand drill. Reports chronicle a wealthy Arkansas planter shooting a contractor after a dispute, and a New York probate hold on Mr. Tidens will. The Cuttings case sees an appeal granted. Mexican pamphlets defend Article 186 and international law. An Ark. tragedy follows a tense exchange over unpaid work, yielding a fatal shot. Belfast unrest temporarily quiets after riot, with injuries and funerals shaping a fragile calm.
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Wisconsin
Texas
St. Louis
el Paso
Globe-Democrat
Supreme Court of the State
Mexican Central
Chihuahua
A. K. Cutting
Jesua Maria Palacios
United States
Camp Ma Hosts Quiet Day Ends with Large Congregation
Garyxraton August 11 reports Camp Ma enjoyed a quiet Sunday until evening when a large crowd gathered, reflecting a shift in activity as the day closed. The scene drew many attendees and created a notable pause in routine at the camp.
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Garyxraton
Trx
Camp Ma
Forest fires rage across central Wisconsin forests
In Wisconsin Aug 11 inquiries from fire scenes show fires burning across central northern and northwestern regions. Destructive wildfires threaten timber belts as dry conditions persist. Also noted is H Graves of Eau Claire returning from the Upper Chippewa and Superior forests reporting extensive pine and hardwood destruction. London reporting Mrs Evelyn Hamilton wedding at Westminster Abbey with Lord Argyll as groom and US officials present.
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Wis
HK. H. Graves
Eau Claire
Upper Chapel
Superior
London
Jama Baillie Hamilton
Westminster Abbey
Lady Evelyn
Duke of Argyll
Hamilton
New York
Boston
United States
Phelps
James Russell Lowell
Will of Samuel J. Tilden in probate plan discussed
The will is in the possession of James C. Carter for probate. A trustees and executors meeting at Greystone yielded only discussion on where the will should be probated. Executors favor proving the will in New York due to prevailing business there.
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New Youk
Samuel J. Tilden
James C. Carter
Greystone
New York
Telegraphic Ticks from a Fractured Era
Fragmented report lists parliamentary adjournment in Britain to August 19, various political volleys, and a mix of local deaths and sensational acts. It mentions ex Governor Stevenson’s death, a pension raid debate, and a congressman’s factional maneuvering in Charleston. Also notes a contested burial move in Ohio, a Peace Union convention, and a Nebraska murder suicide linked to jealousy.
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Stanton
Neb
Wm.sete
Valen
New York
Squire
Stet
Seeck
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