Escapes and fires sweep Kentucky and Indiana
Forest fires rage across western Kentucky and southern Indiana causing dozens of barn or home losses. Otis Smith, James Walters, and Henry Eiler escape by horse, with Eiler dying of burns. In Indiana, Penny family misfortune, Bates and Weber farms burned, total losses around $20,000. A burning mountain near Paris, Texas, excites curiosity with sulfur odors and heat. A wrestling match between Evan Lewis and Martin Burns is set for Chicago April 20 for the heavyweight world title. Federal Treasury Office notes March receipts fall short of expenditures, with a growing deficit into May. Iowa miners vote to strike if wage scale not accepted, threatening disruption in Centerville.
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Creerxsart
Commercial Gazette
Kentucky
Indiana
Bowling Green
Otis Smith
James Walters
Henry Eiler
Eiler
Annetta
Paris
Tex
Nanawood
Evan Lewis
Martin Burns
Cheago
Federal Treasury
Wasuiverox
Treasury
Carlisle
Congress
PESTILENCE AND SICKNESS IN STATES AND CITIES
Abstract of the Surgeon General report notes small pox in several U S cities with Milwaukee 524 cases 164 deaths Philadelphia 224 26 Chicago 240 44 and others. Cholera epidemic in Russia and Latin regions with thousands of cases and hundreds of deaths. yellow fever in Brazil and Cuba figures. varioloid denial at Yale. cerebro-spinal meningitis report in Floyd County. Nebraska drought relief as rain and snow improve outlook. soil moist and favorable for seeding. eastern counties strong but southeast needs more rain.
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United States
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago
Hot Springs
Washington
Detroit
St Louis
New York
Russia
Podullo
Austria Hungary
Calcutta
India
Constantinople
Argentina
Brasil
Belgium
France
Ceylon
Germany
Holland
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Santos
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Mex
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Porto Rico
Salvador
Curicoa
West Indies
Connecticut State Board of Health
Yale
Kentucky
Floyd County
Nebraska
Ouana
Neb
Bee
Relief for Nebraskans seed grain aid to be apportioned
The Nebraska relief fund of 200,000 dollars, approved by the legislature for destitute farmers, will be apportioned today by county boards after applications from 60 counties. The relief commission wonders if the sum will cover all demands as counties certify needs.
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Lasvoun
Nev
Nebraska
Relief Commission
Train Wreck Near Uhrichsville Leaves Four Seriously Injured
A westbound Panhandle freight derailed near Uhrichsville injuring four men, with three cars demolished. Wilson Berkshire and Hurzey suffered severe injuries. Berkshire likely fatal, Wilson hopeless. Mercer and Hurvey also injured. Additional reports note trolley disaster victim and a fatal stabbing after a holdup in San Jose.
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Sewoomees Tows
Panhandle
Here
John Wilson
Tuscarawas
Oscar Hurzey
Squire Hurzey
Booth
William Mercer
Willis Berkshire
Uhrichsville
Newcomerstown
Berkshire
Hurvey
Mercer
Wilson
Harcetes
Joseph Evans
James
San Jouve
Cal
William Dowdrygan
United States Ship Castine Proceeds Toward Tamatave
The Castine under command of an American officer sails for Madagascar with orders to investigate ex Consul Waller, recently sentenced by a French court martial at Tamatave for passing French movements to the Hovis. The ship will likely stop at Mauritius first to relay findings before Tamatave, with France asked to supply full trial details to the state department.
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United States
Castine
Madagascar
Vaspivetos
Hed Sea
Waller
Tamatave
Mauritius
Campbell
Tamataye
State Department
Income Tax Rumor on Supreme Court Hostility
Rumors claim a majority of Supreme Court justices view the income tax as unconstitutional. Observers who previously reported on court news say the belief has long existed that the law may be struck down, though no formal reasons were given.
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Supreme Court
Wastinotos
Drawing the Lines in Second Class Mail Matter
The Post Office Department tightens rules under Postmaster General Bissell's stance to separate legitimate newspapers from advertising magazines. Third assistant postmaster general weighs many cases as publishers appeal for admission with restriction reviews. A notable surge in petitions signals ongoing scrutiny of second class mail eligibility.
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Post Office
Lyer
Wasetxetox
Herr Craig
Bissell
Horse Market in Germany Hints U.S. Meat Exports
United States Consul Tingle at Brunswick reports German demand for horse meat rising with low prices and suggests American packers could profit. He notes German cities favor horse meat for the poor, selling at about 7 cents per pound versus beef at 15 to 25 cents, and urges U.S. ranchers to raise horses for food as trolley cars reduce American horse demand.
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Germany
United States
Tingle
Brunswick
State Department
America
West
Republicans and Silver Senators Plan Senate Reorganization
April 1 report from Wasametos indicates Republicans will reorganize senatorial committees once the fifty fourth Congress convenes. Democrats seek a fair plan with Silver Senators assured of favorable treatment, maintaining a silver majority on the financial committee and distributing appropriations across several panels.
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Wasametos
The Coming Man in a Dressed-Backward World
A domestic scene unfolds in reversed fashion as John, Susan, and children enact a morning with gender role reversals and fashion contrasts. John frets over attire and dignity while Susan critiques and plans, culminating in a comic exit for the day and a craving for female emancipation from male restraint.
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Ridgeway
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Ernst Roeber
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Farmer
Centenvnce
Mn All Gay
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White Breast
Torzka Steam Layapay
Surgeon-General
Gurarti
End Board of Trade
Kansas, Oklahoma Central & Southwestern Railway
Guthrie
Cofferville
Kan
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Ankansas City
Santa Fe
Calla
Fer Waller
Baki
Stare Jounnan
Senate
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Dr. Pelton
Reform League
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Cincinnati
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W. D. Riley
Ross Spears
Lansing
Spears
Kangarentra
Kansas
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Brooklyn
Hone Rose
Jona
Tom McClure
W. H. McClure
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Tracy
Humphrey
League
Cleveland
Republican College League
Peerless Steam Laundry
Pueriesa Steam Laundry
Topska Shirt Mfg. Co
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Jovzs
Lesnie
Mr. Laterday
Esch
Susan
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Mary
Willie
Little Willie
Sam
Ilva
Mary Rose
Susan Luys
Wall Street
Mamma
Saterday
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Lacy Harrison
Mrs. B
Pug
Leball
Fido
Dr. Cure
Isis
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TIN
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Omaha
Peoria
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Baltimore
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Pittsburg
H. C. Orr, &Ua't
Ag’t
Mos
Hiram Hulse
Florist. Cor
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Willow Ays
Potwin Place
Topeka, Kansas
Telephone
Arthur Massay
West Fifth Street
Topeka
Smoke Elayer
Silk
Ave
Topeea Transfer Coal Company
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