Forest Fires Ravage Northwest Wisconsin Towns
Ashland Wisconsin July 28 forest fires cause widespread destruction along the Omaha line. Phillips a 2000 population manufacturing town is totally destroyed with only a few buildings standing. Shore's Crossing eight miles west of Ashland is wiped out with bridges burned and residents displaced. Mason and the White River Lumber mill at Mason suffer heavy losses with the river bridge burned and railroad cars burned. Injuries include a train wreck near Shore's Crossing and crews pursuing measures to rebuild as rain briefly falls. Thousands flee homesteads. no confirmed deaths reported at this time.
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Phillips
Johan St Lambert Company
Fifield
Chiker
Shore's Crossing
Omaha
Mason
White River Lumber Company
White River
Weyerhauser Syndicate
Ashlind
Harley
Sninky
Haines
Bartue
Phillipe
Inessie
Milwaukee
Chelsea
Shore
Maxon
Hayward
Mason and
Forest
King in Prison in Corea War News From Baltimore
Washington reports the king of Corea is a Japanese prisoner. Captain Day of the U S ship Baltimore sent word that marines were dispatched to Seoul to protect the U S legation. The Kow Shung, chartered to move troops, was sunk after a Japanese cruiser fired on her, with about a thousand Chinese soldiers aboard.
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O Mctal
Corea
Washington
Jery Herbert
Day
United States
Baltimore
Chemuipo
Seoul
Legation
High Mathieson & Co
London
China
Japan
Robbed on an Interurban Real Estate Dealer Suffers Loss
Minneapolis July 28 James M Myers a ten year real estate dealer with Nicollet house headquarters was robbed of 485 on an interurban car as he returned from St Paul to Minneapolis. Two youths jostled him and escaped with the money believed to be part of a business transaction. The charter of EL Riad temple was restored after an Imperial Council meeting in Sioux Falls.
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Tams Bixby
Harris Richardson
St. Paul
Reymblican State Central Committee
Endicott Building
Secreta Harris Richardson
H. J. Brown
Minneapolis
Dan Morgan
Richardson
Bixby
Eli
Warner
H. P. Brown
Dawney
Winona
State Central Committee
First District Committee
Davis
Washburn
James M. Myere
Nicollet House
Myers
First Avenue South
Cen
Preston
Mim
Sioux Pall
Imperial Council
Myst'e Shrine
Thas
Denyer
EL Riad
Sioux Falls
Imperial Potentate
Tragic Heart Disease Claims Miss Meggin at Washington Ave
Miss Annie J Meggin aged 24 collapsed on Washington avenue north in Minneapolis and died minutes later at Dr La Paul’s office from heart disease. She resided at 14 Prince street southeast with her mother.
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Minneapolis
Washington Avenue North
Annie J. Meggivon
Dr. la Paul
Prince Street Southeast
NAMED THEIR TICKET NORTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATS
Grand Forks North Dakota July 28 Democrats nominate N G Tavimore for Congress and W M Kinter for governor with a full slate including B A Ueland George Slelte Mrs Iisenhuth A W Morter Knut J Nomland George Kurtz and James Cudhie The party endorses Populist nominees and plans to press withdrawals to clear the slate while stressing unity and a potential election edge.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Congress
N. G. Tavimore
W. M. Kinter
B.A. Ueland
George Slelte
Iisenhuth
A. W. Morter
Knut J. Nomland
George Kurtz
James Cudhie
Suite
Democratc State Central Committee
Burke Corbett
J. L. Holt
Margo
Fargo Judy
Wade
Budd Reeve
Withdraawal
Newton
Supreme Judge
Teapleton
Stendish
John Burke
Nowitee
Glarimore
Duniree
Wither Muir
Wallace
Govenor
Kuter
Inter
Muiron
Urland
Udend
Roach
Missouri Slope
Pembin County
Cateron
Sheehan
Camron
Ueland
Kinter
Strife and murder in Albert Lea shocks town
In Albert Lea Minnesota on July 28 W. Olney a railroad brakeman shot his wife five times. The victim survived as officials say the wounds were fatal but she remained alive. The couple had quarrels with Mrs Wiley supporting the ARU while he did not. After drinking Wiley threatened others and tried to use his revolver, later turning it on himself before the sheriff stopped him.
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Albert
Lea
Minn
W. 0Ley
City
Mrn
Wiley
A. RK. U
Striker Hogan
Treasury Reserve Edge Dips as Gold Exports Continue
Washington July reports show outgoing New York steamers carrying 5 800 000 in gold, shrinking the reserve to 55 225 540, below February bond issue lows. Cash on hand totals 124 580 400. Officials say available cash remains near unimpaired, with tariff passage expected to spur a quick trade revival.
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Washington
New York
York
Treasury
Congress
Marshals Use Their Gans Against Mob At Chicago Station
A gang of stockyard men attempted to stampede and loot a party of Chicago and Eastern Main trainsmen protected by U S marshals at 8254 Wentworth avenue. The deputy marshals and employed deputies stood firm in the dark, with no injuries but several innocent bystanders narrowly escaped as about forty shots were fired.
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Chicago
Deer killer jailed for out of season hunt in Minnesota
Iosh-ko-wa hie, an Indian hunter from Leech lake, was sentenced to sixty days in jail for killing a deer out of season at Brainerd Minnesota. The capture followed a hand to hand struggle with Game Warden Paine. Officials warned violators that no quarter would be given in future.
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Brainerd
Minn
Iosh-ko-wahie
Leech Lake
Minnesota
Werden Paine
Ottumwa Brick Plant Destroyed in Early Morning Fire
Fire devastated the Ottumwa brick and construction plant, one of the state’s largest paving and pressed brick facilities. Valuable machinery and unfinished brick were destroyed. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars with 14000 dollars insured. The company plans to rebuild.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
South Dakota Board Stands Firm on Corporate Taxes
In Pierre July 28 a state board of equalization completed its work. Rail interests protested higher assessments but officials argued investors should bear the burden due to their wealth. Railroad stocks were deemed best able to endure higher taxes, while reducing them would hurt the state. The Albertan Express seeks lower rates, citing this year’s higher business and tax returns. Eastern Minnesota saw a rise with no objection from its company. The board generally pushed up corporate assessments across businesses operating in the state.
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Dakkota
Pierre
Board of Equalization
Ren Meade
South Dakota
Atte
Albertan Express Company
Minnesota
New Heir Arrives to Claim Beloit Property
In Beloit Wisconsin on July 28 a tale of romance touches estate matters. David P Miller died intestate leaving about forty thousand dollars and three presumed heirs, Mrs Brances Campbell of Canton Ohio, Helena Bement, and Henry of Denver Colorado. Frank W Holmes of Beloit proves himself half the estate, claiming his share as the only heir of his late mother.
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Beloit
Wis
David P. Miller
Brances
Campbell
Canton
Ohio
Helena Bement
Henry
Denver
Col
Frank W. Holmes
Elames
Winny
Hale
Nelson County Proclaimed In Polk County Vote Planned
Gov Nelson authorizes Polk county residents to vote in the upcoming general election on creating a new Nelson county. The proposed area covers 482 square miles with about 6000 people and twelve townships. 925 signatures supported the Nelson petition. Other counties Nash Red Lake and Columbia are also proposed, with McIntosh and Fossten as potential seats for the new entities. The developing situation foreshadows a heated campaign and election.
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St Paul
Nelson
Polk County
New Conte Ty
Nash
Red Lake
Columbia
Columbia County
McIntosh
Nelson County
Fossten
Goud
Jacksonville man mauled after Corbett-Mitchell fight row
Morsewhipped Duval Athletic Club official Tuly Welty Bowden was attacked by Brongon, a Louisville car conductor, in a saloon over an insult to Mrs Bronson. Bronson pistol whipped Bowden and then beat him with a whip, leaving him in a pitiable condition.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Tuly Welty
Duval Athletic Club
Bowden
Brongon
Luilmin
Bronson
Senate Conferees Routed on Sugar Differential Motion
Washington July 28 Mr Jones of Arkansas led a debate as the Senate split over Washburns bid to instruct conferees to drop the 18 of 1 cent sugar differential. The chair sustained the order then the vote 82 to 8 defeated the appeal. The conference was set and later reappointed, with a hopeful report next week as Congress nears adjournment.
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Washington
Tones of
Arkians
Ny Ue
Messrs
Gray and
Mills
Washburn
Senate
Matherson
Manderson
Congress
House of Representatives
Vilas
Minderson
Somitor Matris
Tuken
Clwic
Pe Xepateh
Ross
Bete
Berry
Rlackburn
Blanal
Brive
Call
Cockrell
Coke
Pudkier
George
Gibeon
Gorman
Hinton
Jones
Ark
Lidsay
McLaurin
Martin
Mitchell
Wis
Murphy
Palmer
Pasco
Pugh
Ransom
Roach
Turpie
West
Waleh
Whitoog
Allin
Aldrich
Allison
Carey
Chandler
Catlon
Davis
Dixon
Delph
Dotois
Frye
Gallinger
Tale
Hang Wreagh
Hawley
Hill
Wiggins
Nev
Kyle
Ledge
McMillen
Patton
Peffer
Perkins
Mitt
Proctor
Susup
Squire
Teller
Waslinen
Flownie
Viete
Avithin
Whiteman Goes Free After Forgery Extradition Refusal
Lansing July 28 Gov Rich refused California's requisition for Alonzo Whiteman ex senator from Minnesota charged with forgery It was proven in Howell Michigan that the signature alleged forged was genuine Whiteman will be released to regain liberty.
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Whiteman
Lansing
Mich
Rich
California
Alonzo Whiteman
Minnesota
Howell
Grain and live stock prices report July 28 sales
Quotations from Centon show July to September grain futures and live stock prices. Wheat and corn reached mixed levels with July and September figures cited, barley and timothy steady, cattle demand described as lively with inquiries for good cattle. Market tone indicates selling soutpacking and shipping lots with varied prices. This stock market note lists multiple commodities, dates, and price points reflecting a busy midweek session.
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Euauly
Timothy Steady
Minneapolis
Tan
Wendlund 4 Pow Fare Mystery In Duluth Trial
The gun linked to Wendlund case was found near a barrel with an empty space nearby. Key witnesses place Wendlund in the area during the incident, corroborating Tom Han non’s account. Judge Thorston presides in Duluth as Johnny Thurston and Judge Dundy arrive for a brief visit.
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Wendlund
Duhilleon
Dobrson
Wellund
Tom Hannon
Thorston
Duluth
Minn
Johnny Thurston
Omaha
Reepublican League
Dundy
United States Circuit Court
Trom Ranges
Seizure of Ready Made Clothes at Em ersop Man
Deputy Collector Lave and Inspectors O Grady and MiQuin seized garments in St Vincent Minnesota from Frangylers. The clothes bore Nivol the Tailor’s labels sewn into the fabric, indicating possible misbranding or misappropriation of property.
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St. Vincent, Minn
Lave
O'Grady
MiQuin
Emersop
St Paul Men Drowned At Isle Royale
A telegram from Pierce Butler reports Deputy Sheriff Dana and Maurice Luther drowned yesterday while sailing off Isle Royale in Lake Superior near St Paul Minnesota. The incident occurred while the two men were on Lake Superior waters. Further details were not provided in the telegram.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Pierce Butler
Dana
Maurice Luther
Isle Royal
Lake Superior
Representative MecGlary proposes combined Minnesota river bill
From Washington on July 28 Representative MecGlary sent a bill to merge the McCleary and Boen measures for river improvement. The proposed act carries an appropriation of $20,000 to fund the project on the Minnesota and Red rivers.
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Washington
MecGlary
House Committee On Railways and Canals
McCleary
Boen
Minnesota
Red Rivers
Rumor of Japanese Warship Action Reaches Semi Official Circles
Wireless chatter from Warsi Engaged Yokohama hints at a Japanese warship firing on a Chinese vessel at Kasan after a hostile provocation. In Wisconsin Portage a passenger train collided with a switch engine in the yards injuring engineer O L Blanchard. passengers unhurt.
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Warsi
Yokohama
Kasan
Portage
Wis
O. L. Blanchard
Guards Withdrawn From Chicago Strike Duty
The Seventh Infantry of the National Guard, about 400 strong, was released from strike duty last night. This leaves three infantry regiments on duty in the city as tensions ease and security is reassessed.
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Chicago
National Guard
Guty
Ashland Land Dispute Yields Winner Near City Limits
Ashland Wisconsin July 28 the register and receiver have ruled Hermin Rettinhans is entitled to valuable land just outside the city limits following a long contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Hermin Rettinhans
Uneven field in Milan shows crop loss amid heat
An uneven field near Milan records crop damage from one-third to two-thirds yield while wheat remains good. The day prior saw a 107 degree shade reading, underscoring the extreme heat.
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Milan
Miun
Steam Yacht Alert Sunk Off Round Island
The steam yacht Alert, owned by S.N. Johnson of Clayton, was rammed and sunk by the steamer Islander near Round Island today near Alexandria Bay. The incident occurred in daylight with no immediate reports of casualties.
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Alexandria Bay
Alert
SN. Johnson
Clayton, N
Islander
Round Island
Fire destroys livery stable in Okes Oakes North Carolina
A fire in Oakes North Carolina today destroyed Noel Bros livery stable housed twenty valuable horses. Loss estimated at $20000 with $1500 insured.
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Okes
Oakes
N. C
Noel Bros
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Noth
King
North Dakota
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Preston Board of Examining Surgeons
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Sitorneys
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Austin Board
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Tue
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Mille Lacs Reservation
Mater
Topeka
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Ellen Bowman Vail
Vail
Episcopal Church
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