Fire devastates Ottawa and Hull leaving thousands homeless
A massive blaze spread from Ottawa to Hull, destroying about 3,800 buildings and causing an estimated 20 million dollars in losses. Up to 15,000 people, including many women and children, were displaced as authorities pledged relief funds and the fire raged along timber yards and mills.
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James Mereydebl
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Sam Prancisco
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Vision
Perolta Lisbist
Saregene
Ami
Frank Meyers
Chicago
Teime
Paris
Den
Tornado Rips Through Dallas Area Causing Heavy Damage
A tornado struck the southern Johnson and northern Hill counties at noon, destroying the town of Mum 75 miles southwest of Dallas. Public school, hotel, several dwellings and the Baptist church were wrecked with multiple injuries reported.
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Johnson
Mum
Dallas
Dover
Fire Rages Through City as Large District Burns
A massive blaze from a London Road starting point swept toward the St Louis line and experimental farm, feeding on Victoria and Chandlere streets. Fire reached the Canadian Pacific yards, Station and nearby structures, with wind driving flames across wide gaps. authorities report it would burn until water reached. The fire threatened the Roman Catholic cathedral as flames enveloped surrounding areas and Misters Foulkner, Houston, and others scrambled to save property.
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Tts
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Victoria
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Rochesterville
Houston
Watson Says He Is Out Populist Leader No More
Watson repudiates any nomination or office, declaring himself politically dead and asking to rest in peace. The report also covers a murder verdict, political movements, raids, and unrelated notes from various places and dates.
Boers Flank Failed as Roberts Praises Work at Lyra Port
London April 27 The war office reports from Lord Roberts praise for a successful attack on a Boer strong position at Lara’s Port near Thaba N’Chu. Queen Victoria returns to England amid celebrations while British troops advance toward Thaba N’Chu as Boer defense weakens. Reports cite casualties and strategic shifts, with talk of Boers retreating to farms and peaceful citizens affected by the fighting.
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Whydeor
London
Times
Canada
South Africa
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Strikes Threaten Chicago Dewey Day Parade
Reports say Chicago union workmen threaten to sabotage the Dewey Day parade by blocking stands and possibly setting fires. Strikers are said to intimidate participants, and organizers fear disruption of the demonstration and review stand.
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Dewey Day
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Ewing
Durbin Named Governor Candidate at Indiana Convention
Colonel W T Durbin of Anderson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination after a protracted balloting spell. The ticket includes Newton W Lett for lieutenant governor and Leopold Lavy for secretary of state with full party slate. The convention also adopted the eagle as the emblem and extended sympathy to Senator Beveridge.
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Robert PF Mebavid
al. Charles Brown
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W. HL. Matthews
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Jackson
Grant Day in Galena Celebrates Grant Birthday
Galena on April 27 held exercises for Grant's Birthday with a morning parade and speeches at Turner Hall. Gov. Theodore Roosevelt of New York delivered the oration praising national leaders who embody the nation’s type and influence. Continued on Sixth May.
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New York
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