Nelson sinks in Lake Superior disaster off Grand Marais
The coal laden schooner Nelson foundered in Lake Superior near Grand Marais after a storm. Only Captain Haghney escaped. crew included Andrew Haghney, his wife, a two year old, Fred Haas and six other sailors. The A folsom towed the Nelson and Mary B. Mitchell, all three were icebound and heavy seas pushed them toward shore. The line likely parted and the vessel sank in 300 feet of water with no time to launch lifeboats. The incident marks the season's first disaster.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Nelson
Lake Superior
Grand Marais
Haghney
Andrew Haghney
Toledo
Fred Haas
Mitchell Transportation Company
Bay City
A. Folsom
Mary B. Mitchell
White
White Fish Point
St. Paul
Minn
South Dakota
Yankton
J. D. Casteel
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Woodmen of the World Lost Trial Report
Georgetown Colorado May 15 news item notes a trial involving Woodmen of the World organization with details not fully readable in the fragment. The brief mentions a loss or setback in a court proceeding and hints at further developments to come.
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Mormon Church
Bishop Remedy Co
Jane Fish
Gaylord Fish
Woodmen of the World
Georgetown
Col
Missouri state fair site to be chosen among seven cities
The Missouri board of agriculture met in Columbia to select a location for the state fair. Contesting cities are Centralia, Mexico, Chillicothe, Moberly, Sedalia, Higginsville and Marshall. Secretary Rippey will convene all members May 29 and the board will visit each city before a final choice within a week.
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Columbia
Missouri Board of Agriculture
J A Potts
Mexico
DA Ely
Subilett
John W Hill
Chillicothe
H J Waters
J R Rippey
General Assembly
Centralia
Moberly
Sedalia
Higginsville
Marshall
Rippey
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Amoskeag
Polly
William Kahrs
Pet
Kahrs & Blocss
LIV Weal
Servant’s Pharmac
San
Francisco, Cal
Fifth and
Ohio
Joan J. Yuarun
Pres
W. P- Hacey
Avam
Bank of Commerce
Ohio and
Second Streets
Pettis County
John J. Yeater
L. H. Durley
D. H. Crear
A. M. Reed
Adam lIttel
W. E. Bard
Edward Hurley
J. M. Offield
W. P. Haley
W. S. Baker
Third National Bank
Sedalia, Mo
John N. Dalby
A. P. Morey
R.H. Moses
W. A. Latimer
J.N. Dalby
R. H. Moses
Henry W. Harris
D. H. Smith
H Mertz
N.H Gentry
Chas. H. McAninch
Samuel C. Gold
Morris Harter
Jas T. Montgomery
H. Bothwell
WM. Courtney
T. E. R. Blair
General
E. F. Yancey
W. H. Evans
H W. Meuschke
Charles E. Musick
J. H. Bothwell
Martin Renkin, Co
D. F. Brown
Henry Lamm
E. R. Bias
J. W. Merphy
A. Lower
Missouri Trust CO
C. A. Crandall
Leee A. Sampson
G. L. Faukhaber
F. F
C. Evans
Okie and
Fourth Streets
Schooner Founders
Manitou Park
Kaw River
Kansas City
Warner Wagner
Second Street
McAlpine Avenue
Armourdale
Wagner
Menominee
Thomas Davidson
Cana Island
Green Bay
Henry Pauly
Milwaukee
Chicago
Donald McLean
Western Railroad
Palmer House
McLean
Colorado Springs
Ott’s
Insurance
Ohio Street
Japan
J.-L. Kautzman
West Main Street
Majestic Steel Ranges
Ilgenfritz
Hardware Company
Kelk & Keens
Force & Staley
Ohio St
P. Hoffman
West Main
Robert Cleary
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