Jacksonville Fire Devastates City Leaving 10000 Homeless
A massive blaze in Jacksonville driven by a southwest gale burned for hours, sweeping 148 blocks and destroying key buildings including the St James hotel and city hall. Officials report up to ten to fifteen million dollars in losses with about 10,000 people homeless as militia and police are deployed to maintain order and aid distribution.
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Persena
Theis Alves
Milma Fe
Uccome
Howelves
Tacksonville
Fla
Lang
St. John River
Jennings
Jacksonville
Savannah
Fera 1A
Ocala
Winssone
Board of ‘Trate
Alleviathan
United States
St. James Hotel
Emery Auditorium
Board of Trade
Hubbard
Ada.m
Mi- Hua
Circuit Court schedules May term and orders in Neenah cases
In circuit court Judge Burnell presided as a May term began with orders. The $500 from sale stock certificate No 2 of the Neenah and Menasha Gas and Electric Light company was directed to be paid by Wm Toepfer as assignee to J C Ispelsch or his attorney Wesley Mott. Louise Schlichting vs August Schlichting for divorce was continued one week. The Workman's Cooperative Society assignee was ordered to file final account. Naturalization papers were granted to Theodore Ernat Ryf and August Lens. Regular May term set for 10 oclock Monday morning.
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Neenah and Menasha Gag and Enleocric Light Company
Wm. Toepfer
J. C. Ispelsch
Wesley Mott
Louise Schlichting
August Schlichting
Neenah
Workman’s Co-operative Society
Theodore Ernat Ryf
August Lens
Burnell
Verdict of coroner's jury on Mrs Hoag drowning
The coroner's jury concluded Mrs Elizabeth Hoag died by accidental drowning after a 2 PM session in Justice Naerwer's office. Funeral is at 3 PM Sunday from the late residence at Slate and Otter streets, with Rev H Smith officiating and music by Miss Resse Lou Daggett. Hemnon H Powers and Prot Fe My WORVERs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hoag
Masons Submit Scale For Bricklayers And Masons
The Masons and Bricklayers Union set a wage scale with common stone masons at 35 cents per hour and bricklayers at 40 cents per hour. A meeting with contractors is planned for next Thursday evening to confirm the schedule, which would rise to 40 cents for common brick layers by July 1. The union seeks steady work and rejects small job contracting, while contractors demand an end to such contracting before agreeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons and Lricklayere
WILL BUILD. New Corporation Secures Patch Near Pittsburg Plant
The Standard Crucible Steel company, an offshoot of Crucible Steel, has secured twenty acres near Schoenworks McKee's Rocks and will begin building soon. It lists a nominal capitalization of 1,090,000 but plans to spend not less than 50,000,000 on the great works. Key backers include Frank N Hoffstalt FL W Schoen A F Fraser Reuben Miller James W Brown and W G Park, former Crucible Steel executives.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Standard Crucible Steel Company
Crucible Swel Company
Schoenworks
McKee
Frank N. Hoffstalt
FL W. Schoen
A. F. Fraser
The
Schoen Company
Reuben Miller
James W. Brown
W. G. Park
Crucible Steel Company
Vacation ends as city to reopen high school trials
High school pupils and faculty return Monday morning to city hall quarters arranged by the common council. Eleven recitation rooms staffed across city hall Stringham block Otter street and the courthouse. Teachers include Sarah Ellsworth Dehde Noyes Murdock White Thomson Baird Houghton Everett Lizzie Noyes Stone plus Misses at county supervisors room. Textbooks will be provided for those lacking books with help from dealers and alumni.
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Common Council
City Hall
Stringham
Otter Street
Court House
Mass
Sarah Ellsworth
Henry Dehde
Council
Sane
Nellie Noyes
Board of Education
Miss Murdock
Municipal Court Room
Lasses
State and
Otter Streets
W. P. White
Christina Thomson
Wil
Baird
Houghton
Geran
American Bank
Everett
Echogla
Lizzie Noyes
Mise Stone
Simonds
Des Moines Mother Kills Daughter in Higland Park
In Higland Park Des Moines on May 4 Mrs George Rankin killed her thirteen year old daughter with a hatchet at their home. Authorities report the girl died in an alleged insane frenzy linked to prolonged distress.
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Des Moines
George Rankin
Higland Park
Leen
Snowstorm Hits Colorado Towns in May Snowfall
Leadville Colorado reports nearly a foot of snow in the last two days. Glenwood Springs records the heaviest May snowstorm ever seen in recent memory.
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Leadville
Col
Glenwood Springs
Shamrock II Shows Speed on First Trial Sail
The Shamrock II, Cup challenger, began its first trial spin from Southampton in bright sun and a northeast breeze. The new craft impressed with rapid hoisting, steady progress, and a smooth hull as it outpaced the Shamrock I and drew clear toward Ryde, signaling strong performance.
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Southampton
American Line
St. Louis
Old Port
Shamrock I
Calshot Castle
Cowes
Ryde
Not of That Family Rourke Not Believed Related to Minnewata Death
The John Rourke formerly of Eleventh Street is not believed to be connected to a Beardsley Minnesota death labeled as John Yourke. Mayme Bourke, a clerk, doubts the deceased was her brother and notes three Bourke brothers are missing. The family will verify details with the sender of the death report.
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John Rourke
Eleventh Street
John Yourke
Beardsley
Minn
Mayme Bourke
S. Keymany
James Bourke
Minnesota
Degessed
John Bourne
Philippines
Osh-' Kosh
Mayor Mulva’s Expense Report Filed
Mayor John Mulva filed with the reviser of deeds his account of expenses from the recent election. The statement lists two items: 950 paid into the Democratic campaign fund and 80.05 for Niagara and other incidental costs.
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John Mulva
Deelg Hia
Democratic Campaign
Nigara
Boy Killed by Train Near Green Bay Arbor Day Scene
Little Frank Peterson of the west side Van Instant ly killed after being struck by a St. Paul passenger train as he walked with a group of school children in the woods during Arbor and Bird day. The foot became caught in a cattle guard. despite friends' efforts, he could not be freed. The engineer did not see the boy, and the train was moving slowly.
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Green Bay
Wis
Frank Peterson
West Side
St. Paul
President's dawn arrival and Alamo greeting in San Antonio
President Metiniey and party arrived in San Antonio at 2:05 a.m. He rose at six to read papers on the back platform and received a large ovation in front of the Alamo. He reviewed troops at Fort Sam Houston and school children before leaving at noon for El Paso.
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Associated Prews
San Antonio
Texas
Metiniey
É A.m
Sa.m
Alamo Building
Sayers
Henda
Fort Ram Houston
BE Paso
Oshkosh College Wins Penmanship Prize in Contest
Students from Oshkosh College won the penmanship contest against Stevens Point Business College. The Penman’s Art Journal of New York judged the contest and awarded Oshkosh the top prize, with Elizabeth Crane named best individual student. Professor F. Keefover credited for skilled instruction amid tough draft work. Stevens Point students sent congratulations, acknowledging merit in the Oshkosh win.
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WWW
Hams' Business College
Oshkosh College
Stevens Point Business College
Penman’s Art Journal
New York City
Wis" Business College
Stevens Point College
Penman's Art Journal
Mies Elizabeth Crane
F. a.Keefover
Williams’ Business College
Traveling Libraries Meet At Court House For Start
The Winnebago County Traveling Library board held its second monthly meeting at the courthouse this morning. Plans discuss start details were reviewed. libraries likely start around May 20. Miss L. Stearns arrives May 13 to assist. delays due to late books and printed material. About 590 books ordered, only 80 received. more Action and fifty natural works needed. State library commission to supply rules and cards. 400 circulars sent by Miss Lilian Kimball to institutions. Fifty more will be issued. applications received from Eureka Allenville Elo Omro and Rutledge Morts.
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Winnebago County
the & D. Smith
State Library Commission
Lilian Kimball
County Commission
Eureka
Allenville
Elo
Omro
Rutte Dts Morts
May corn market quiet after panic sell off
Chicago May corn trades were quiet after yesterday's panic. Prices ranged from 14 to 52.5 cents, down from last night’s 6.5 cents. market closed 2.5 cents net lower at 53. Susan Drew of Milwaukee visits Mrs. B L Soper.
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Associated Press
George T. Phillips
Susan Drew
Milwaukee
B. L. Soper
NEXT POPE Designated by Will Says Rome Dispatch
London May 4 The pope according to a dispatch from Rome is understood to have made a will designating his successor claiming papal power is absolute and can set aside traditional election. Diplomatic notes from Bavaria sparked the report. Rampulla is cited as aiming for retirement with a potential papal selection fought between Hampolla and Vannutelli.
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Rome
Pope
Jy Associated Press
London
Stampulla
Rampulla
Dana
Hampolla
Vannutelli
Oshkosh Ministers Plan Interdenominational Meeting May 6
Oshkosh and vicinity ministers invite about twenty five to thirty pastors from the Fox River valley to a general meeting at 10 30 in the morning May 6 1901 at the First Methodist church Oshkosh The program includes a dawn of this century topic by E H Merrill D D and L L J from Ripon College followed by lunch toasts and a social conference with speakers on Oshkosh suburbs religious power and church unity.
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Oshkosh Ministerial Association
Fox River Valley
Oshkosh
Waterman
E. H. Merrill
D. D
Ripon College
B. I. Sanford
Ripon
G D. Lindsay
C. A. Payne
Benin
T. EB. Manning
Fond du Lac
Ll. W. Peeke
Fond du Lie
E.G. Hamley
J. B. Chapin
Neenah
J. P. Abbott
John W. Greenwood
F. T. Rouse
Appleton
Gleason the Horseman Impresses Large Audience
Prof Gleason the horse tamer entertained a large Friday audience by calming two nervous Col W Hollister horses with no whipping or punishment. A sorrel owned by Dr Ault, famed as a chronic kicker, also submitted to his methods, ending as quiet and well behaved. The show impressed horse lovers and offered practical driving tips, praised as both entertaining and educational. Crazy in Milwaukee is in town to spend Sunday.
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Prof. Gleason
4. W. Hollister
Ault
Mr. Gleason
Milwaukee
Annual Meeting of Oshkosh Y M C A and Auxiliary
The Oshkosh Y M C A will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening in the association building to elect officers and a board of directors. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Monday at three in the Y M C A building with all city women invited. Anniversary services begin a week from tomorrow with multiple church services listed. The Y M C A gospel meeting is set for Sunday at three in the afternoon.
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Oshkosh YM. C. A
Ssociation
Oshkosh Y.M. C. A
Cuttend
M. E
M. CG. A
Mm. H
Franklin Avenue
Algoma
West Algoma
Jane A. Davies
Park Street
Anna
Lena Ohmated
Thomasville
Winnebago County
Mary Bradt
Eureka
I. J. Bray
Oshkosh
Hemp
Waukau
Jonnie Palfrey
Ureka
Ingiside
Charles Morgan
Oxford Street
Henry Bormann
Bonner
Mont
Tomorron
Thie City
Mr. Smith
Upper
Monahan
Board of Public Works
Algoma Street
J. d. Curler
St. Agnes Hospital
du Lac
Oylatt
Caub
Miles Martha Gee
Nancy Robbins
Vacation plans as foreign ministers flee Pekin hills
Pekin dispatch reports most foreign ministers will leave for the western hills for the summer with guards to protect their sheltering parties. Missionary Owen warns reports indicate China remains in a dire state with widespread discontent and hatred of foreigners. He predicts a massacre of native Christians if authorities fail to act.
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Pekin
Associated Preew.y
Owen
Siste
Railroad changes near certain for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin reports imminent shifts in leadership at the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. TH Williams may become second vice president in charge of operations, W J Underwood to general manager, with C A Goodnow L D Bush and X Hastings slated for advancement.
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Prana
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
TH. R. Williams
W. J. Underwood
C. A. Goodnow
L. D. Bush
X. Hastings
NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONSIDER HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
The new school board opens its first meeting with weighty matters including a plan for a new high school building. Members bring business experience and will outline action. The following evening the common council meets to discuss recommendations, possibly advertising for plans and securing funds to begin construction promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Soden and Gunz Marry in Chicago Connection
John K. Soden of Chicago and Miss Anna Gunz of this city wed this afternoon at 2 o clock in the First Congregational church Rev B H Smith officiating The ceremony was a pretty home affair and the couple will reside in Chicago where the groom an electrical engineer is superintendent of a large electrical manufacturing house A sumptuous dinner followed at the bride’s parents home 117 South Main Street
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John K. Soden
Chicago
Anna Gunz
John C. Gunz
B. H. Smith
First Congregational Church
Mayor appoints E. McDonald to police and fire board
Mayor Mulva appointed E. McDonald of Felker Stewart McDonald to the police and fire board for a four year term to succeed T. H. Quinn whose term expired May 1. The Fifth ward school beat the First ward in a baseball game Friday afternoon by 6 to ?
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Mulva
E. McDonald
Felker, Stewart & McDonald
Police and
Sre
T. H. Quinn
Fifth Ward
Wisconsin Senate Passes University Appropriation Bill
Madison May 4 The Wisconsin senate approved a university appropriation of 222000 for state university improvements including 150000 for a new agricultural college building and 20000 for engineering school equipment The assembly backed the Lenroot anti trust bill while the McGilroy measure on the same topic passed in the senate The Hagemeister primary bill heads to the governor with veto expected and a Thursday return to the legislature Mock sessions and legislative events fill the week with a notable Eaton railway bill dispute and spring shooting law renewal on the agenda
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Senate
State University
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Agricultural College
Assembly
Hagemeister
HATON
Eaton Railway
Judiciary Committee
Eassemblyman
Minor barn fire damages Franklin Ave residence keeping two horses safe
A small morning fire in a barn behind Mrs. H. A. Church’s Franklin avenue home caused about 200 dollars in damage. Two horses were rescued. The blaze likely started from a pile of rubbish.
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Jacksonville, Fla
Ellene Weth Hoag
Masons
Spfaxdahd Crecible Steel Company
New Corporation
Willecet
Steck
Crucible
Colorado
Shamrock
Gumpae
Dumane
Portsmouth
Salene
Dara
Rourke
Minnewata
Hin
Oyam
Leq
OkKosh Ministerial Association
Miver
Gleason the Horseman
Cer
St. Aul Hush
Doara
Soden-Gunz
Chisago
Minssane Gunz
Police and Fire Board
Malve Namen
J. E. McTewsla
Japh
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