Mitchell Fire Ravages Main Street Blocks in Citywide Blaze
A massive fire last night gutted four major blocks on Mitchell main street. Firefighters and citizens saved only portions of stock from Gale’s drug store and nearby merchants as flames spread rapidly aided by north winds. The Bank of Dakota and several frame structures withstood the blaze, but many firms including Letcher Co. and Fox & Wiltse suffered heavy losses. Authorities warn a weak fire protection system worsened the disaster and insured losses exceed thirty thousand dollars with one third covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Republican
Mitchell
Sp. O. Gale
Gale
P. T. McGovern
General Mercantile Store
MrGovern
Bank of Dakota
McArthur & Mebler
Schauer & Co
Letcher & Co
Baird & Whittlesey
Fox & Wiltse
Drs. Moore & Bracy
Letcher Block
Second Street
First National Bank
Brokaw & Vandevoort
Marston
Ciar
Capital Office
Stern Tin ’ Clothing
Winsor de Menter
Republican
Hook and Ladder
Her & Co
Faithful Citizens Aid Firefighters After Blaze
A community effort praised for courage as local volunteers and storekeepers supplied care and coffee while firemen fought flames. Mr mpson donated goods valued around 100 dollars. Hon Alex McKenzie Maj M H Rowley and Register Everitt led and assisted at the scene throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpson
Mitchell
Alex. McKenzie
Maj
M. H. Rowley
Register Everitt
Balloon flight claims by Renard and Krebs discussed in London Standard
The London Standard reports Renard and Krebs claim a steerable balloon guided by Dupuy de Lome’s principles. He notes 1875 experiments showed horizontal guidance possible with a lighter motor, aiming for 25 kmh, while current gear weighs 160 kg against a 2000 kg balloon.
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London Standard
Messrs
M. Dupuy de Lome
Messrs. Mard. & Krebs
M.de Lome
Messrs. Renard &Krebs
Meudon
Paris
Penne
English Navy in Collapse Says London Gazette
The London Army and Navy Gazette asserts England has no vessel ready to sail through the Suez Canal capable of withstanding attack from the weakest French ironclad under Admiral Courbet. It claims British naval strength is in utter collapse and requires years to remedy, contrasting with U.S. naval spending as excessive yet questioned in its efficiency.
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New York
London Army and Navy Gazette
Suez Canal
Corbet
Gazette
Cable Dispatch
England
Republican Party
Army and Navy Gazette
Suéz Canal
Courbet
United States
Great Britain
Army
Navy Gazette
The Grand Army of the Republic in Council Bluffs
The Grand Army of the Republic nears its peak with over a quarter million members, many now middle aged, serving in various roles. As decades pass, numbers will decline and posts will surrender charters, thinning ranks and ending future growth.
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Council
Grand Army of the Republic
Fire Sweeps Through Fort Street Businesses Leaving Huge Loss
Fire early Friday shattered Hayden Brothers and several adjacent buildings. Police officer B Stanton helped fight the blaze with water wagons and ladders but flames raged through frame structures. Losses total near one hundred thousand dollars with extensive damage to saloon, dry goods, furniture, and a lumber yard. Approximate tallies name L L Shurtleff, Denes Dali, Gooden Co, Hayden Bros, Wesley Wakefield, E Phillips, Barber shops, and many others.
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Pierre
Art Avenue
Fort Street
da Avenue
First National
Bank
Frick Ward
Empire Lumber ‘Yard
Blk
B. Stanton
Hayden Brothers
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Abton
Ord Se
Whelan & Co
Grace Taprest
Missouri Avenue
First National Bank
Dakota Avenue
Ward
Rick
Long ’S
Joseph Wier
Shurtleff
Denes Dali Rgr
JP. Gooden & Co
M. A. Kehoe
Koch
McGinteh
Geo. L
Frank Wikoe Butlding
W.P. McElroy
Cven
Bng
Hayden’ Bros
Gener
Ae Paaret
Foley
Sargona Tures
Blackburn& Bra
Price & C Xing
Uate
Ana
Rathmell & Groff
Boos Drocea i Eaedeedie
C.B. Mertz
Geo. Glover
E.H. Rock
B. Ridgeway
G. N. Crawford
Alto Furniture
S.C. Yarnell
A. Storrs
Storrs & Blancher
W. B. Steere
John Bowen
Wakefield & Horne Attorneys
Theapre
Sp. B. Moore
Harmleavens Weem
Webster and the Muddy Road Rescue Tale
A Budget excerpt recounts how Daniel Webster, riding in a chaise from Boston, aided a stuck farmer near Scituate. Facing a stubborn old horse and a high-spirited rival, Webster uses levers and shared harness to free the wagon. The scene ends with Webster accepting a drink and a toast to staying out of the mud in future cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley Poore
Silsbee
Webster
Boston
Scituate
Web
Mann
Gorry
Hiis
Weir
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the Grand Army of the Republic
Thronke Koei
Ela
Sepietree USA
Hough
Porter
Rathburn & Groff
E J. Dodge
Notmeyer
K. Cameron
Telephone
Burnin
S. C. Yarnell
Crawford
First Janean Bank
Banner Rink
West End
Johnny Croodes
Suenhee
Ellal
Wilkins
Rockies
New York Sun
Col. Richards
Rocky Mountain
Cheyennesand
Europe
Union Pacific
Uficom
Ducati
Cheyenne
el Dorado
Golden Slope
Chicago
Vaca
JOY Bros
Crockery
Choice Brands OF
Huron
Dakota
Chas. Knecht
Geo. C. Kelchner
Ibuilt
AcquiLerk
Famly Supplies
Ique
Beadle County
Dakota Ave
Agency
H. F. Shedigar
Iniipigar&davis
Huron and Irokjuots
Fackson
Cavour
EURON
Gas. Mane, Ma
Minn
Prencis
Scotland
Lowe, Donald & Cb
Jaeeeeeten
Ibe
Barrie
Winona
Wisconsin Land and Lumber
Huron, Redfield, Wolsey and Aberdeey
Nash Bros
Real Estate and Law
East Third St
Huron, Tai
Geo
Swift
Cor
Pitron, Dakota
Eink Prarenonse
Huron, Dakota
HW. Cannsect
J. H. Minnien
J. W. Sarr
Gityan
The
Wright House
M. KL. Wright
Prop
Pioneer Jewelry Store
Huron, D
J. E. Baker
L. E
Sarlow
Dakota House
Sen Esee
M. J. Dinneen
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