FIVE DIE IN SMOLDERING GROCERY FIRE IN MICHIGAN
A early morning blaze at George J Reis grocery on Gricuns street in Depeor Michigan trapped the Reis family. George Reis and his wife perished along with their sons Charles Jessie and Eddie. Max Ony and a servant girl escaped by jumping to safety. An overturned stove sparked the fire.
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Depeorr
Mich
George J. Reis
Gricuns Street
Comimunicat
Reis
Gires
Charles
Jessie
Eddie
Max
Ony
Protests Grow Over Immigration Bill Enforcement
A labor unrest spreads across the country as protests target ex-Congressman Owens and the immigration commission, urging the powers granted to be used by the official, with Nettleton blamed for weak enforcement. Also reports detail a Brooklyn priest’s daughter May Talmage’s December marriage to Daniel Mankan witnessed by over a thousand guests.
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Phuy
Wasionetos
New York
Owens
Nettleton
Talmage
Brooklyn
N. Y
May Talmage
T. de Witt Talmage
Daniel T. Mankan
Yaberasele
Boston
Philadelphia
Epidemic Grip Returns. City Faces Illness Surge
The article reports a renewed grip outbreak with winterlike symptoms, advising strong caution to prevent worsening spread. It notes a form similar to influenza affecting children, spreading within families, with short but debilitating illness durations. A Fond du Lac meeting discusses C J DL Meyer estate creditors and proposed mortgage bonds to keep the plant operating for creditors. A Methodist lecture analyzes beer chemistry and the two funeral notices conclude the item.
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Ustirontil
C.J. Meyre
Fond du Lac
C. J. DL. Meyer
Senator Sawyer
Edgar P. Sawyer
Henry A. Jewell
George £. Mianais
Elihu Coleman
Foal Dur Lac
C.J. L. Meyer
Wisconsin Land and Lumber Company
Iermansville
Oshkosh
Robingon Indignant Over Hoax Arrest and Stage News
Oshkosh photographer Robingon denounces a jury acquittal after a baseless charge of hunting prairie chickens with a dog. He faults authorities for hearsay arrest and spiteful prosecution. Also noted are Money Mad opening Grand Dev and Frost line repairs on Milwaukee connection.
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Robingon
A. Robingon
Robison
Oshkosh
Robinson
Release bid for reform school inmate Albers Tierman
An effort to secure the release of Albers Tierman, a South aid boy committed for larceny, is being made to assist his circulation in the community and gain freedom from the reform school.
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Wim
Red River Rights Sparks North Dakota Land Clash
In North Dakota, settlers in the Red River valley face eviction orders from the Great Northern Railway linked to a historic land grant dispute. A grand Forks mass meeting is planned for Dec 12 to decide on resistance amid claims the lands were patented by the government and that the railway holds a preemption title.
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N. D
North Dakota
Grandiver
Great Northern Railway Company
Red River Valley
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Company
Ureat Northern
Fargo
Neche
Great Northern
Grand Forks
Alex. Griggs
Red River
Dakota
Minnegoun
Minnesota
Land Department
United States
Supreme Court of the
L. Q. C. Lawar
Rawson Phelps
Wherrin
Railway Company
United
John Parnell Sails for Ireland to Unite Factions
John Howard Parnell eldest brother of the late Irish leader sailed on the Majestic from New York today with his mother. His mission to Ireland aims to calm factional strife that leans on his brother's name and position him for prominence in the Parnell family.
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John Parnell
New York
John Howard Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Ireland
Parnell
Tolaloi Aiding Starving In Domkoff District Relief Effort
Count Leo Telstoi and his two daughters aid famine stricken peasants in the Domkoff district urging the government to inventory empire breadstuffs and noting barely enough grain in Russia for next harvest. Albert Hope, ex actor from New York, arrives in this city from Philadelphia on requisition as a suspect in a bogus check case tied to Mrs. Prank Leslie.
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Tolaloi
St. Peterspuae
Leo Telstoi
Domkoff
Russia
Wren
Minpurs
Albert Hope
New York
Philadelphia
Prank Leslie
Leslie
Divorce Trial Set for Slayton Case in Minnesota
Isaac S. Slayton seeks a divorce for the third time from his wife described as a heavy drinker. The couple were married at Cody Wisconsin and the complaint notes multiple municipal court arrangements.
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Minnnearorts
Minn
Isaac S.slayton
Cody
Wis
Yellow Fever Increase Reported at Rio Janeiro Port
A Rio Janeiro dispatch warns of a rapid rise in yellow fever at the port. The outbreak has taken a more severe form, delaying the embarkation of government troops for Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande Do Sul
Santa Catalina
Monitor Miantonomak to Stay in Port This Winter
Navy department decides the double turreted monitor Miantonomak will not sail to northern waters this winter. Detachment 3 informs local observers that the ship remains in port for the season.
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Yalpureten
Washington
Navy Department
Field at Better Condition as Court to Hear Sanity Case
Dr. Cyrus W. Field reports his father Mr. Field is somewhat better this morning while Mrs. Lindley Field remains unchanged. Edward M. Field, who attempted suicide and is deemed insane, has been placed in a private asylum near Alto Vernon. Family plans to seek a public sanity trial to expose financial wrong doing.
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Cyrus W. Field
Field
Lindley
Edward M. Field
Aft. Vernon
Edward Field
Anarchists fined by Justice Woodris in Cuiiaca case
Justice Woodman in Cuiiaca orders fines for arrested anarchists from the November 11 meetings. Leaders fined 100 dollars each and others 10 dollars each, fines suspended to avoid immediate appeals. Defendants likely to appeal.
Wisconsin Teachers Association Meeting at Madison
The Wisconsin Teachers Association plans its annual gathering in Madison from December 28 to 30. President G S Albee will lecture on Wisconsin Normal Schools and their past and future evolution, with A S Draper and State Superintendent Wells delivering addresses. Railroads offer reduced rates and Madison hotels provide special rates for attendees.
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State Teachers’ Association
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Madison
G. 5
Albee
Wisconsin Normal Schools
A. S. Draper
New York
Wells
Madison Lotela
Fortune Teller Magicked Oshkosh Then Left for Waupaca
Madam Lalond a blind fortune teller and mind reader arrived in Oshkosh last week at the Fowter house to offer services. Citizens reportedly avoided her talents and she later surrendered to police before taking a train to Waupaca. She claimed wide travel and unusual success elsewhere.
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Oshkosh
Maggie Laloud
Fowter
Madam LaLond
Waupaca
Defense Attorneys Rule Out Continuance in Neenah Larceny Case
M. M. Schoetz for the defense in the Welsh and Scanlon larceny case states that if the district attorney seeks a trial at the opening of term no affidavit will be filed for a continuance. Col. Bouck and George R.K. Hilton, Bouck and Hilton also defend. Welsh and Seanlon face larceny charges at Neenah.
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Welsh & Scanton
Col. Bouck
George RK. Hilton
Bouck& Hilton
Welsh & Seanlon
Neenah
Rev R G Flacher suit against Ryf to be tried tomorrow
The Rev R G Flacher former pastor of a reform church sues John Ryf and others in county court over unpaid salary. It is reported Fischer will conduct the case in court personally.
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John Ryf
Aalvetin Cutheran Church
Snch
Fischer
John W. Scott Post elects officers at gathering
The John W. Scott post G A R elected officers last evening with Scott Moat as commander and A C Rasmussen as quartermaster. Other officers named include H O Clemons senior vice commander John McCabe junior vice commander R Nevitt surgeon W A Gordon chaplain John Chase officer of the day J Rutherford and E Brooks pioneer of the guard.
Judge Penkings Improves. Jury Call Set in Oshkosh
Judge Jenkins has issued a jury call for December 14 in the United States court as he rapidly recovers and plans to return to the bench. The Magner bazaar at First Congregational church, run by the Women’s Exchange, drew strong patronage with good sales and a popular reception booth hosted by Mrs. E Edwards. the event closes this evening.
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Penkings
Oshkosh
Jenkins
United States
Women's Exchange
First Congregational Church
E. Edwards
Civil Service Promotions Limited by Civil Actions Law
The War Department issues a directive delaying all clerical promotions to the Navy post offices under the civil actions law. Promotions will be granted only after written competitive examinations are completed.
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Wasminaton
New York Battleship Launched at Cramp’s Yard
The armored warship New York was christened by Miss Helen Paige at Cramp's ship yard in Philadelphia. Secretary Tracy, Postmaster General Wanamaker, Governors Hill and Fisk, naval officials, and about 1,000 guests witnessed the ceremony. The New York is described as the heaviest warship yet built by the government with superior maneuvering, range, and nickel steel armor.
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Tracy
Wanamaker
Governors Hill
Fattison
New York
Northwestern Governor Merriam Touted For VP Nomination
Reports from Minnesota Wisconsin and Iowa indicate Republicans plan to nominate Governor William R Merriam of Minnesota for vice president to balance the ticket against an eastern candidate. The conferees aim to secure Minnesota support despite a potential Democratic Alliance fusion and oppose Levi P Morton as an eastern pick if the Maine victory occurs.
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Merriam
Minnesota
Little Bee
Sr. Paul
Minn
Wisconsin
Iowa
William KR. Merriam
Democratic Alliance
Peerlless
Maine
Levi P. Morton
Severe Brazilian Emperor Tom Pedro Grave Condition Reported
Dec 2 dispatch notes the gravest apprehensions over the health of Tom Pedro emperor of Brazil. Physicians express unease as his condition worsens, with no definite prognosis given. Meanwhile funeral details unfold for Mrs Reid as her remains arrive in New York. a funeral date will follow pending arrival and arrangements. Deaths: David Bohn of Clayton Wisconsin dies suddenly at 71. funeral set Friday morning at his residence with Rev Charles Reppter officiating.
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Brazil
Seivis Remalus
T. K. Reid
Lynton Barnes
Ars
J. Rogers
A.J. Reid
New York
Reid
Clayton
MenisHa
Wis
David Bohn
Manufa cturing Investment worker suffers narrow escape
Eugene Sorenson an employee of the Manufacturing Investment Company in Appeeron Wisconsin had a narrow escape from serious injury when a large bolt struck him as he worked. He sustained a bruised knee and hip and will be laid up for four to five days.
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Appeeron
Wis
Eugene Sorenson
Mixed local notices from December dispatches
Reports from the Chinese Legation deny a Shanghai gunboat clash. Obituaries note Mary Rades dies at twenty nine. Indian school superintendent appointment named. Fire loss tallies rise with Arc Light dynamo damage. Ashland lumber totals show strong year end output.
Firebug Ring Arrest in Maui and St Paul Scheme
An outlaw incendiary gang operating for over a year is halted in Maui and St Paul after Theil Detective Service exposed plans to torch houses and stores for Insurance money. Morris Michael, aided by Detective Floyd, was caught mid arson act as he attempted to ignite straw with a candle and flee. Floyd had previously trapped Michael into confessing to five arsons in West St Paul for insurance profits.
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Theil
Meno
Tue
Morris Michael
Floyd
Michael
Tre Floyd
West St. Paul
Talk for Wilwaukee Men Working for the Convention
Wisconsin arrivals discuss moving the national convention to Milwaukee as the best choice. They urge the committee to decide quickly and promote Milwaukee, noting the westward shift of conventions and Milwaukee’s favorable climate and sentiment. Wm Dickson of the District of Columbia backs Milwaukee and plans to advocate strongly.
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Wasuixeter
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Theo
Wmn
Dickson
District of Columbia
Texas Express Robbery Sparks Large Cotton Payment Loss
The through Texas express robbed Monday night near Glendale reportedly yields losses from 275000 to over 320000 dollars. Detectives found no trace of the masked robbers as the company confirms a substantial hit from the night’s heist impacting cotton payments across southern banks.
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Texas
Texas Express
Ndaie
Morrison
Mulrenen
Or. Loris
Atugge Exe Press Company
Baltimore Sailor witness intoxicated in court during attack probe
Dispatch from Santiago de Chile reports a Baltimore cruiser attack case with a crewman so drunk in Judge Grimes Foster's hearing that he had to be removed. Captain Schrey apologized. Humane Agent Wilkie visiting the city is mentioned. Meanwhile bids are advertised for street repairs in Algona with an estimated cost of 74000 dollars.
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the Times Today
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Grimes Foster
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Itm
Schrey
Wilkle
Wilkie
Appleton Post
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Board of Public Works
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Broad
Alcoma Street
Black Hawk
West Algona
Oregon Street
Veath
St. Permisnurna
Five Seek Speakership as Ballots Begin
Washington observers report little change in the speakership race with five candidates confident. Chap and Mills backers push for an early end, while McMillin Waterman Springer vow to fight to the end. Tariff and silver divide Democrats, with factions in Mills and Crisp camps debating platform implications. The field shows no withdrawals before the first ballot.
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Chap
Mills
McMillin
Wateh
Springer
Crisp
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Carlisle
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Milla
Seus
Flenry George
Fres ‘Vradeville
George Pred Willams
Massachusetts
Itageis
Romero Waasuington
Primare Ulinam
Sprcer
Randall
Stricken in Chicago Man Identified as Charles Forbes
A well dressed man collapsed at the Atlantic hotel in Chicago and was found to be Charles Forbes of Ripon. He is completely helpless, unable to speak or move, and an attempt to reach his wife Mrs Forbes has not yet succeeded. Investigators suspect he planned a gambling exhibition on the road.
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Chicago
Atlantic Hotel
Charles Forbes
Ripon
Forbes
Partnerships UK trial features Brummels and Stevens Point case
An Oshkosh report notes Charles W. Felker returns from Stevens Point where Brummels and Steen once ran a shop. Brummels left eleven years ago and now seeks to settle firm affairs. Green claims a bill of sale for Brummels half, Brummels denying transfer. Crowmels secured legal help by asking many lawyers. The matter continues as the plainti moves.
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Charles W. Felker
Stevens Point
Brummels
Steen
Green
Crowmels
Oshkosh
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