Fatal Detroit saloon fire claims multiple lives
A blaze on Cadillac Square Detroit trapped three men who suffocated and died, with another severely burned. Firefighters and a physician tended the injured as witnesses and officials investigated the cause amid a chaotic scene. A separate robbery and assault case involving informants and a suspected letter scam were also reported, alongside crop, weather, and local announcements.
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Cadidlac Square
Detroit
Tienen
Malachi Vowel
Powell
J. J
Agoney Hospital
Bedlee
J. Garb
Franklin
Atal
Thawer
Halle Thimo
Whittaker
Debated tax changes and legislative notes in Michigan house
The Michigan House debated a uniform liquor tax proposal and amendments. Speakers argued impacts on saloonkeepers and consumers, with votes and procedural notes on license, revenue, and enforcement.
Destructive Fire Destroys Block From Ninth to Sixty with Losses
A major blaze on the east bank of North River destroyed a large brick block from Ninth to Sixty streets, including the Vandert street refinery and Nessites stores. At least one worker was killed, many injured leaping from windows, and the fire line stretched over half a mile. The Vandert block previously housed several firms and the New York Central railroad property.
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Athletic
Albion View
Eweing
Supreme Court
Thomas Weaver
Bay City
Inocuchrane Mills
Albion Dane
Kingston
Saginaw City
Houthy
Grand Rapids
Dowd
Corbitt
Michigan
Carmivickel
Hillsdale
James Hall
Orline Dames
Hilleoe
Dennis Arvrnin
Lewkeran
Borwal
Dvi
Mrolenehaw
Didona Uti Promistog
Ussey
Filia Te
Preved
Unt
Gera Elias Nemaurant
Hot
Vow
Sylvester
Hall
Behtiy
Seattle
W.T
George Bunton
Poluski
Mary Culver
Mushler
Hinchesma T Woodman
Mie
A. Grange
Burian
Aitor
Amd
Lottie
B.S. Law Charlote
Carwlatwel
Wright
Hiledale
Cunesew County Agricultural Society
Frederick Setulte
Saginaw
Asia
Chicago
Falo
Chicago & West
Ioston
J. B. Muliiken
Detroit
Virani
Han Arase
Aunuil
Hattie Crook
Portland
Katie Hayden
Burenatire
eDvirwik
Ewan Marlee
Wate Biya
Bursts
Lo Jackson
Tinky City
Alona Platt
Dow M. Dickinson
Hoffman House
New York
Rownter
Dickinson
Aloe
Platt
Lave Gen
Hiatt
Br Alonso Piatt
Mmesotto
Creonioad
Mort Hieroniver
Tupcola
Wnter
Kise A. Merritt
Huron Township
Tent County
Edward Marshall
Meortie
McConnell
Dutta
Merehill
Hornb Ly
Calvin
Thudeeath
Privhand
Allagin
Vin Wetton
Chauncey Mente
Alleran
Phareek
Innunylle
Headey & Ce
Hay
Toullinier
Gin Brutle
Loan
Poiuron
Hur
Prof
Wineholl
Ann Arber
Ammertown
Congress of
Abwlatisa
Philydeiptha i
Bel
Huey
Arttur Lucus
Unionville
HK. Hetfner
Eaton County
Lali
Clarlatten
Huvonta
Chicago & Woat Michyran
Lansing de Northern
Pish
Qvotard Taio Mittary Academy
Wrens
North Freer
Beth Last
Ninth Street
Thaes
Vandert Dtaye Jen
Pncy-Ninth
Sixtieth Street
Gelatly
Pairbanis Ford
Nessites
New York Central
Danmark Passengers Safe After Missouri Rescue
A dispatch from April 21 reports forty two Danmark crew members survived after the steamer Danmark was abandoned following damage on April 1. The Missouri towed the Danmark, evacuated all aboard after jettisoning cargo, and transported crew and passengers to Avoria then to Philadelphia. Eighty eight others remained aboard. the voyage continued toward London.
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Missouri
Lishos
Kiben
Otter
London
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Danmark
Avoris
Resuwindie
Sali
Mleminer
Caplain
Dwamneh
Lvniden
Dunmark
Abbott
New Lowinat
Luiginder Kaas
Demerara
Bloody clashes near Kiowa court land in early Oklahoma turmoil
Reports recount a violent confrontation west of Kiowa in the new Oklahoma Territory. Four men died as Chickasaw police and border guards clashed with a band pursuing cargo on the Canadian river frontier.
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Oklahoma Territory
Okahotawa
Ciiabotm
Oklahowa
Frank Colbert
Kiowa
Tien
Veenant Gleatae Kramer Ondertook
Asi Krawor
Uresel
Ted Joriaod
Fragmented 19th Century News Briefs Mix of Disasters and Appointments
A chaotic late 19th century wire service summary reports cholera in the Philippines with 1 000 deaths out of 1 100 cases. officials reshuffle tax and census posts in New York and Idaho. labor and strike news from Hessemer steel, and a Secretary Noble land reserve order in Oklahoma. Mentions include Whitman of New Mexico, J W Cunningham, and Henry G Pearson amid a jumble of accidents, political moves, and notices.
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San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Robert Poster
New York
J. W. Cunningtiats
United States Mint
Holse City
Idaho
Perkins
Washington Warritory
Cacadian Labor Commission
Vhiidres
Perry Wine
Wheeling
W. Va
Onondaga
N.Y
Nlice
J. Land Miler
Sprinefield
Musa
Lavis
Oponte
Missouri
Tito
Kannas
Judlena
Tei Jo Kentucks
Minis Kan
Kandas
Dule
Hessemer Steel Company ii Alegteny
Arlestial
Washington
Bright chosen to succeed his father in parliament
John Albert Bright, Liberal-unionist candidate, selected to replace late John Bright in Parliament. Several items misread. budget proposals, taxes on legacies and malt discussed. Reports include an Austrian explosion, plots against the Czar, Belgium refuge for Boulanger, and various European matters.
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John Albert Bright
John Bright
Howanger
Howse of Commons
Articus
Amerios Therg
Tielblan
St. Petersburg
Belgium
Gen. Boulanger
Bismarck
Germany
Viensa
A Father's awful Deed in Pa As Murderer Kills His Children
A man in Mae Han, Pa, is found dead after a grim crime involving killing his children and attempting to hide the bodies. The tale centers on a butcher, alleged motive rooted in fear and grief, with neighbors noting a harsh household routine and a contested will as possible underpinnings.
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Tstala
Wis
Dirmels
Weldorack
Anne
Stout
Miller
Abe
Winwan
Alia Ivan
Lew Sees
Peralstent
Hushmenos
Pero
Itis Tour
Hanes Klimeté
Menecrck
Walte de Avweil
Mae Han
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Mik State
Waldron
Charles Waldron
Hilledale
Jopther Thomas
Mra Bidwell
Willedate
State Weather Service
Siga
Temra
Baer
Tor
Mushewan
Milw
Gériie Goodell
Smyth Serora
Jie
Nanden
Atnene
Moury
Ke & Meyry
Wayon
Drugey
Troviaona
Bo Tien
Hullabagan
Lee
Pouttry
Livey
Otane
Markit the Spode
Cloyer Sid
Per Simolby
Pric Waser
Dati
Lebet
Gethes
Lamar
House
Ison li
di Ton
Wells
Hinkson
Sunitac
Ominne
Santhie
Waite
Menowlure
Saniluc
Conner
Strane Kmier
Wonton
Lyelwatinge
Weil
Isacio Feftuin
Akiris
Pamsili
United States
Goa
Mr. Hawley
Judd
Jook
I Ereater Kut
Melay
Garon Beer
McKay
Lust
Lyons
Nus
Maya
Tye Pealer's
St. Joseph
House Committee On
Pete
Jackwins
Furthe Menimans
Howe
Leo Pine
Alestiny
Wabtak
Senate
Belator Merry
Calumet
Congress
Lenin
Mighland Park
Wayne Comity
Ween
Thom Bill
Mat Raseoley
Willatant Eneeal
Ufflow
Lonla
Capitol
Howse
Michel Shoe Wakter
Dacksun
Lansing
Isas
Lsu
Seraion
New Capitol
Albert Miller
Hay City
Tie Dalralt
Miwanker Rebruud
Bay County
Muckipuc
Cyalitier
Ube
Letare
Collnges
Capitel
Landini
Gov
Luce
Committee On Public Health
New York City
Gaus
Dro
Marion
Slr
Jutland
Pauuveion
Mra
A. H. Luras
Curth
Noble
Evan
Oklahoma
Dewenbar Oa
John S. Culford
Lamaey
St. Clair County
St. Louis
Pley
Henry G. Pearson
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