Fragmented items cover crimes, markets and society notes
A chaotic collection reports Turkish brigands decapitated, a Missouri clock works theft, Spain fruit crop damage, New York Dog Hospital funding, fruit value in California, and various literary and social notices including emigration, titles, and royal promotions.
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China
New York
Spain
Su Jor
Phia
Antioch
Lena
Til
Califfornia
Vuenr
Wichita
Pound
Panis
Depurs
Arabia
Rinr
Iai
Ailara
Bret Waele
Pennsylvania
Acolie
Raya
Peliess
York
Four Hundred Feared Dead in Birkenberg Mine Disaster
Early reports claimed dozens but survivors estimate about 400 miners perished in the Birkenberg silver mine blast near Prazibram. Among the dead are five students from the mining academy aiding practice work. Rescue work continues as workers search for bodies in flooded sections and trenches.
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Birkenberg
Minis G Academy
Praceur
Mininsaecademy
Gus
Great Vosmes
Faey
Ibis
Blaine Resigns as Canada Talks Stir White House
A chaotic White House scene unfolds as Secretary Blaine leaves in the afternoon amid questions from Associated Press reporters about Canadian commissioners. He denies new communications with the press, then shifts topic to Mississippi politics while aides face tense questions.
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Blaine
Justus
Dplaine
Whitehovee
Associated Tpireas
Wntis
Ebony
Iivingson
Associated Press
Leeks &T
Iewemtert
Stafte
Wali
Therese
Will Harrison Withdraw From Nomination Race
A Washington source close to the president claims that if Mr. Bisine does not withdraw from the nomination race Mr. Harrison will. It says Harrison will resign from the contest if Blaine does not disavow using his name in the Minneapolis convention by Saturday night.
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Harrison
New York
Advertiser
Washington
Bisine
Blaine
Minneapolis
McKinley Favored for Permanent Chairman Position
June 4 dispatch reports no change in the chairmanship talk Friday night. All parties back McKinley for permanent chairman with strong backing from Harrison supporters while Blaine adherents appear not to oppose him. The only remaining question is whether he will win united support from his own state.
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McKinley
Harrison
Blaine
Dunkards Gather for Dazkara Convention in Ia City
Friday marks the start of the German Baptist Dunkards annual convention in Cepan Rapmos Ia. The meeting runs a week and draws Dunkards from across the United States. Officials expect attendance between 12 000 and 15 000 people.
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Dazkara
Cepan Rapmos
Dunkards
United States
Avalanche of fire devastates Oil City in deadly flood
On June 5 Oil City, Pennsylvania faced catastrophic destruction as a cloud burst over Titusville fed a flood in Oil Creek Valley. A massive gas and flame outbreak followed an explosion, engulfing the river and bridges and causing at least forty known deaths with hundreds missing and suspected losses rising to seventy five or more.
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OU City
City
Oil City
Hfe
Allegheny River
Titusville
Oi Creek
Pen Evan
Capiessar Amd
Timie Ag
Stuart Peabesiv
Steva
Simee
New Style of Hazing Sparks College Outrage
In Greencastle Indiana on a Friday night a dozen or more students were rousted to a panel and had nitrate of silver rubbed on their hair and faces, obscuring their features. Friends express great indignation and the incident promises further action.
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Greencastes
Ind
Phanel
St Paul Ont Brims With Convention Visitors
St Paul Minnesota on June 6 reports the city ready to host convention visitors. Rail service between St Paul and Minneapolis runs every thirty minutes from morning to midnight, complemented by electric trains to ensure easy access to the center of attraction.
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St. Pacl
Minn
Whalebacks Target Transatlantic Freight Pioneering Plan
New York reports a plan to build a fleet of whaleback ships to compete in ocean freight. Investors include John D. Rockefeller Col Gate Hoyt and Joseph L. Colby with $10,000,000 pledged. Capt McDougall Wetmore and West Superior managers coordinate with English syndicate partners.
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New York
Great Lakes
Northern Pacific Railroad
England
John D. Rockefeller
Col Gate Hoyt
Joseph L. Colby
Northern Pacific
West
Capt. McDougall
West Superior
Wis
Mr. Wetmore
Lake Superior
McDouwall
London
Livernoss
Black Sea
Deston
South America
United States
South American
Tvysaus
Officers Named at Republican Convention Gathered List
The document lists selected officers and clerks by state including New Jersey Mississippi and Wisconsin with names such as Charles Wy and A W Monroe. Districts covered include District of Columbia Ohio Maryland Kentucky Alabama Montana and more.
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Kentucky
Jw, Diamick
Alabama
James Vigine Velter
Montana
TL V. McAlister
Mississippi
Otto Granine
Wryeraing
Ading Clerks
Chariles Haney
Minneapolis
T. Th Stene
Michicany
John Shemsah
New York
K. Os
James Curtiss
Kansas
Charl i Viders
Illingis
Thamuas Ll. Miers
Wisconsin
W. E. Miles
Kentuck
Owelull
Theslore C. Rose
James F. Lurke
Pennsylvania
Not a Candidate But Wil Take I
Governor McKinsey of Minnesota says in a Monday interview he is not a candidate for the permanent chairmanship and would not discuss the matter. He expects only two names before the convention and that nomination will occur on the first ballot.
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Minneapolis
Minn
McKinsey
War Relics Exhibit at Government Building for Fair
Philadelphia June 7 One of the most interesting displays at the World’s fair in the government building will be arms uniforms tents and flags used by the U S army since 177d The exhibit prepared in Gray’s Ferry arsenal buildings is overseen by Henry B Thompson with 6000 square feet set aside and uniforms draped on lay figures in realistic attitudes.
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Philadelphia
U.S. Army
Gray's Ferry Arsenal
Henry B. Thompson
Haiti Opened Show Opens Civil War? Not Matching
A grand concert by a 1,060 voice chorus with the Second Regiment Band of Chicago opened the Republican convention in Minneapolis on June 7. About 12,000 people filled the arena as anticipation grew for a pivotal political event.
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Haiti
Minneapolis
Second Regiment Band of
Chicago
Deadly Ohio Storm Strikes Towns killing two in Deshler and Kennedy
A massive storm swept central Ohio Tuesday morning with fierce thunder lightning rain and hail. Chas Johnson was killed in Deshler and a girl named Kennedy died at Cygnet. Oil tanks and railway property were damaged large fires ensued with losses estimated around 50000 in the Findlay region. Weather flooded Mansfield and Oberlin areas with property damage and crop losses noted across several counties.
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Deshler Chas
Johnson
Kennedy
Cygnet
Buckeye Pipe Line Co
Oil Center
Wood County
Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati Railway
Findlay
Mansfield
Brazil
Ind
Carbon
George Pierce
Pierce
Indianapolis
J. W. McTeen
Hsu Aing
Buffalo
German
Milwaukee
Mechanics
Indiana
Oberlin
Dunes
Lake Shore
Burials Begin After Oil City Disaster Toll Rises
Twenty two victims laid in the tomb as burials begin after the catastrophe. Mourning and somber drapes marked public and private buildings while citizens search for the missing. The Mills family funeral, conducted by the Odd Fellows, was a poignant scene with no relatives present.
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Oil City
Myrtie E. Hawk
Frank Watson
Mis
Edwin
Emily
Edith
Florence
Amy
Maud
J. A. Beet
J. Ti. Reinholdk
Simon P.steck
W. D. Eakin
Wm. Hasenfritz
E. V. R. Planke
Carthage
John Roach
Cochranton
Mills
Oddfellows
Ireland
Judge Challenged. Wichita Man Proposes Duel With Judge
Nicholas Bird, a prominent county bar member, challenges District Judge C Reed to a duel after claiming a insult. Attorney Hird tried to deliver the registered challenge. when returned unopened he sent a friend to hand the note to the judge.
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Wichita
Kan
C. Reed
District Court
Nicholas Bird
Hird
River Conditions Report From St. Louis June Update
The river here will not pass beyond the high mark of May and is falling rapidly. Up-river rise cannot reach St Louis for at least six days, so the stream should be within banks when the melted snow’s effect appears. Traffic in all directions is unimpeded.
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St. Louis
Child Drinks Concentrated Lye in MippLretown
A little child of James Gilmore, of this city, drank concentrated lye at home in MippLretown Ohio, June. The recovery is doubtful as medical help is sought to counteract the poisoning.
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James Gilmore
Congress in gridlock as votes wait on conventions
Senate defers free silver vote until after the Minneapolis and Chicago conventions with no dissent. Blackburn seeks 27000 aid for Holliday and Bowling related to whisky seizure. House debates mail delivery funds and pension bills. Utah and New Mexico statehood moves continue amid sparse attendance.
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Senate
Minneapolis
Chicago
Aldrich
Blackburn
E. S. Holliday
J. W. Bowling
United States
House
Caldwell
Ohio
Harter
Mary S. Edwards
Hovst
Judice Appar
Pos
Blount
Richardson
Tennessee
Willon Mond
Tho Senat
Sherman
Allison
Hale
Chandler
Hill
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Marcus
Congress
Ari
Tietse
Storer
Reds
Cincinnati
Washingtons
Coroner's jury probes OU Creek disaster site in Titusville
Titusville Pa June coroner's jury visits the affected ground to gather facts for the impending inquiry. Health board plans prompt burial of all recoveries with two days to inter the bodies and burial funds totaled 1720 dollars but far more is needed.
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OU Creek
Titusville
Board of Health
Colored delegates demand rights at Republican convention
In Minneapolis on June 7, colored delegates and politicians held a mass meeting and adopted resolutions demanding respectful hearing for the National Civil Rights Association memorial. They pledge to present the memorial to the convention with Albion W. Tourgee supporting the cause.
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Minneapolis
Minn
National Civil Rights Association
Republican Party
Albion W. Tourgee
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