Mysterious blaze at Berwyn hotel investigated by fire inspectors
Police and coroner's office identify witnesses who saw multiple fires and flames spreading through the basement and stairs of the Berwyn hotel. Fire Marshal James Horan notes an extraordinary and widespread blaze with gasoline like accelerants used. investigators defer inquiry to August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aemoge
Une Tavses
Berwyn
North
Hanes
James Horan
Sauthe
Finish Big Canal Seen Ahead Says Boldenweek
Chicago August report quotes President Boldenweek declaring the drainage canal likely to be finished next fall after removing obstacles from east nevrine and litigation. He notes delays from engineering problems and injunctions but praises progress and public duties of trustees and property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willam Boldenweek
oRinley
Washington
Henry ‘Tyee Cobb
Cobb
Meiliniey
Cobble
McKinney
Granddaughter of Vanderbilt Loses Property in Real Estate Scam
The granddaughter of Commodore Vanderbilt, anteed as Anne Mos. Sack Wilmerding, separated from her husband, was committed to Bloomingdale asylum. A committee found most of her property vanished since marriage, with about $70,000 in real estate assets reduced to $5,000 in realized loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Vanderbilt
New York
Vth
Trouble Over Neck Shaves Sparks Union Dispute
In Muncie Indiana barbers charged extra for neck shaves triggering a wage dispute. Some shop bosses refused the fee and card holders faced union action. The case marks a first in barber union history over neck shave charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Nike
Unionjam
Massive forest fires sweep California counties and towns
The region reports two large wildfires burning across Santa Cruz and nearby counties with extensive timber losses and town evacuations. Firefighters battle blazes from Bere to Sunoyetide, threatening forests, sawmills, and farms while authorities track arson leads and coordinate firefighting efforts with federal officials. Continuous smoke and resource strain affect communities including Osht Speinae and Valley Sprites as fires spread toward Mile Creek, prompting closures and precautionary evacuations.
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Santa Crim
Aus
Bere
Treithy Hopkins
Sunoyetide
Ountlagra
Shorureegur
Dar
Chualar Canyon
Heterbrooke
Hebbeon
Anacisot Fuuill
Evers
Min
Brookton
Avi
Amor
Histiser
Alk Avierlee
Ath
Mount
Millard Ast
United States Forestry Commiystot
Mouaine
Ie Bien
Money for Relatives and Missing Man in Transit
A man named Dove from New Mexico traveled from Kansas City to New York with a large sum of money. He jumped from a train near Binghamton and died. Officials seek his relatives to deliver the money. no relatives in Kansas City are known. Bishop Messmer arrived at the cathedral with Roman Catholic clergy meeting him at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banshee
New York
Tsefire Teaving
Anion
Armenne
Frites
New York City
Express
Racine
Doves
Binghamton
Deyet
Kansas City
Camp Leony Tragedy Reports First Death at Camp
A soldier from Atchison, Private A. R. Thompson, died of pneumonia after catching a cold at the camp. He was 15 years old and died after transfer to Bisbite in So Me. The death marks the camp’s first fatality in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Leony
Camp Lesdy
A. R. Thompson
Atchison Miny
Gump
Bonds Registered In Kansas City Refunding Issue
The State Auditor certified 325,008 worth of refunding bonds for Kansas City, Kansas. The bonds have not yet been purchased by the fund commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankas City
Kagzas
The Ladrone Islands Description and Resources
The Ladrone or Marianne islands comprise about 20 Spanish possessions in the north Pacific. They lie north of the Caroling Islands at 18 to 21 degrees north, cover 416 square miles, and hold a population near 12,000. Once 40,000 natives lived there, but colonial rule reduced numbers. few are descended from the original stock. The islands are fertile with a hot climate, and crops include breadfruit bananas coconuts sugar rice corn tobacco cotton and indigo. Under Spanish rule productivity lagged compared with better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
North
Pacific Ocean
Caroling Islands
Appointment shifts to Caribbean hurricane forecaster
UMCRGO announced to head the newly created Caribbean sea forecasting service. A. Grimrlott will replace Prof. Phek Morrill, who is ill with typhoid fever, with H. J. Cox supervising the Chicago office. The forecast chief will oversee hurricane activity in July through September, critical months for Spanish Main commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chileno Weather Bureau
Washington
Carihbbran
Reromerce
Ar. Grimrlott
Phek Morrill
General Heller
Chicago
H. J. Cox
Aveest
Famous cotton bale auctioned for hospital aid effort
A bale of Texan cotton was auctioned twice in Boston at the chamber of commerce last Thursday. Proceeds supported United States hospital service and the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid association. Brought in over 43500 so far, the bale travels toward Chicago to await further sale by the Chicago board of trade with army approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Hepital Service
United States
Masachusetts
Wallace I Robinson
Chicago Board of Trade
Guneral
Shatter Defended By Officers In Debated Command
In Chicago discussions General Shatter faces criticism from rival officers over his military prowess. General Longstreet and others debate the value of his decisions as analysts call the engagement at San Juan a decisive yet costly operation.
A Fighting Evangelist Tracked by police in Johnstown
Columbus reports an errant figure known as a mighty evangelist enlisted in the Seventeenth Infantry before the unit left for Santhiso. The man fled on a serious charge, was captured, released on bond, and later identified by a local soldier. His bondsman plans to seek war department help to bring him back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
H.C Heas
Seventeenth Infantry
Santhiso
Johnstown
Wrete Heck
Evangelist
War Department
Hess
Annexation Debate Divides Jackson Officials and Public
In Jackson the annexation issue splits officials and citizens. Supreme Judge Whit-Haid opposes holding the Philippines. Ernest Neal, land commissioner, advocates maximizing gains. Capt. Brown, clerk of the supreme court, leans toward broader imperial policy.
Opinion Split Over McKinley Move From State Officials
Wirt Adams, state revenue agent, shares Captain Brown's view while Secretary of State J L Power believes McKinley is moving in the right direction Gov Mcleurin declines to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt Adams
State Revenue
Capt. Brown
Secretary of
J. L. Power
McKinley
Gov. Mcleurin
A Herd of Buffalo Near Denver Disturbs Officials
A letter from Henry Swanmy Sr. near Shambost Springs reports a herd of about nine buffalo spotted two miles from town. He asserts the count was accurate and notes the animals may have strayed from a border region or national park. Local officials and the state consider containment and identification efforts likely to prevent further incursions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Henry Swanmy Sr
Shambost Springs
Swan
Buffalo
Howe
Mt. Welling
Ucush
Lom Park
Trist
Watch Found Inside Tree Paunch in Swift & Co Packhouse
In Kansas City area a workman discovered a watch and a ten cent piece inside the paunch of a tree found within the Swift & Company packing line. The items were in fair condition and caused no disturbance. the watch case and mechanism remained intact. Authorities note the find is valuable but no owner or location details are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Aue
Geo. Tomei
Swift & Cons Packline
Cnukiy
Vest
Walich
Stores Withheld As Peace Hope Delays War Supplies
Chicago and region report that impending peace talks halted rush shipments to the front. Col. South ordered vast rations and wildh forward, but peace prospects reduced the planned shipments. Division HQ shows a six story building full of soldiers’ diet ready for quick movement if needed. A second item notes a local incident in Tymochtel township with a snake encounter at a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aug
War Department
Santiago
Porto Rico
Col. South
Department of the Lakes
Reniely
Garnet
Cellu
Bears the Kind You Have Always Bought a Castor
Fragmentary OCR reads as a misrecognized ad copy about a product bearing a familiar phrase. The jumbled text mentions bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought and a cast toria style. No clear event or date is present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cablestonria
Berlin Funeral of Bismarck Draws Mixed Praise
Aug 5 Berlin reports on the Bismarck funeral which, while brilliant in display, seemed hurried and lacking in solemnity. Notably the Bismarck family was absent from the royal pew, and crowds showed little enthusiasm. Attendees included Prince Henry of Prussia represented by Count von Zackendorf and many officials, with speeches praising unity and the late chancellor’s legacy.
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Berllin
Bismarck
Wuourabe
Duceusad
Atates Thad
Berlin
Lowartse Balser
Princs Merbert
Deliay
Charlottenburg
Lvirweniers
Wilhelmahobe
Medeler
Priedrich Leo~ Pel
Jogckin Albrecht
Willhelm
Prussia
Max von Baden
Mie Otemer
Albert
Echienwig-Holstul
Hohensollern
Frinua Carl
Hohesrohe
Prince Henry
Count von Zackendorf
Count von Tehndrff
Bute Experor
Burt Utedet
Pieane Couint
Dowa poewski-Wotenr
Count van Waldurste
Hurtin
Miguel Prusntas
Mijew
Sohilet
Tx “Kendall
Faber
Aten
William
M Echiiis
Jesus
Grant's Station Robbers Ousted by Wells-Pargo Detectives
Word reaches Grant's Station that Wells-Pargo Detective J N Thacker's posse cornered William Walters alias Broncho Bull and partner Johnson near Geronimo Arizona. In the ensuing fight both were wounded and captured, with no posse casualties. Walters and Johnson had previously robbed the Santa Fe Pacific near Grant's Station and Los Lunas for up to 50000 dollars. Walters is alleged to be a leading outlaw in the southwest and is said to roam border towns openly, even to dances. No booty has been recovered. if alive, Walters and Johnson will be taken to New Mexico for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliver Chyx
Wells-Pargo
J. N. Thacker
William Walters
Johnson
Geronimo
Ariz
Pandita
Wailers
Santa Fe Pacific
Grant
Santa Fe
Los Lunas
Walters
Khown
Jaimeon
New Mexico
McNall Fixed for Him at Harvest Home Picnic
Webb McNall returned from Chace Kansas where he spoke at a Harvest home picnic and claimed he was fixed to defeat the Republican nominee governor E Stanley. A Muskogee I T contract notes a 60 ton oil mill costing 49000 dollars to be built on 200 by 500 feet of ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNall
Webb McNall
Chace
Kansas
Mr. McNall
E Stanley
Mr. McNell
Wotton
Muskogee
I. T
Board of Trade
Bargains This Week From Local Store Ad
Weekly bargains include canned goods beans peas tomatoes and mackerel plus meats lard and pantry staples. Offers list Boston baked beans potted ham potted tongue imported mushrooms and assorted canned vegetables with breakfast coffee tea and sugar items. Also advertised are kitchenware glassware and glass canning jars with mail order service and price guarantees on flour and lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gate
Houten's
Houten
California
Wheat more promising in South Dakota than expected
Joy in Yankton South Dakota stems from reports that wheat as the principal crop shows exceptional yield and rapid harvest. Farmers employ more machinery, with twelve mowing machines in a field noted, while corn yields are predicted to be high and cattle industry requires ample corn for home use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
South Dakota
New Terserone Company Emerges in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee notice reports Citizens' Telephone Co led by J K R Watson of Grand Rapids plans to enter Milwaukee with Detroit ties and strong capital. The council may resist until legislature action clears franchise and aging concerns stir debate about the future of local telephony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Aug
J. KR. Watson
Grand Rapids
Michig
Detroit
Michigan
Watson Xaserta
Tell Company
Fireproof Wood Favored for Navy Decks
Secretary Long issues order requiring fireproof wood for battleship and monitor decks. Revision marks reversal of prior exclusions due to damp reports, citing July 7 battle as decisive proof of the need to protect warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ang
Navy
Long
Chicago's Good Work by Local Army and Navy League
Bicknell reports two months of receipts and disbursements for the Chicago Army and Navy League to the finance committee. The league supports soldiers families and front line comfort programs, with over 3400 paid into the treasury and 800 pledged. Weimer canvassed business contributions, and a few thousand dollars came from picnics and entertainments for league use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chictee
Bicknell
Army and Navy League
Dhineis Army and Navy
Weimer
League
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Switt Specific Company
Atlante
Bradfield's
Bradbolt Regulator Company
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Santa Cruz
Stockton
Messmer
Grice Iy
Meremer Lam
Dld
Dhe
Peeu
Ea EZ Tintan
Rove Agayna
Ladrone Islands
Barroranyr
Agrigan
Parianne
Zaneoné Islands
Weather Service
Army Hospital Fund
Shatter
McNulta
Longstreet
Mc McNulta
Tocal
Gen. McNulin
Gen. McNulin, “Gen. Longstreet
Baters
Mississippi
Colorado Mountains
OX With A
Upper
Sanilusky
Ars
Phatne
Sweerlion
Tymochtel
Etoe
Rootaroke
Mivansred Murs
Herbert
Lion Coffee
Levering’s Chines
Piper Beers
New Japan
Wynen
Sue & Sanborn Beal
Seha
Queensware
Sal Soda Ag Paert Bottie
Amnt
Lewis’ Lay
the Star Grocery
J. S. Sprout, Prop
East Sixth Street
Holesale and Retail
JOY EN
Bell Field
Secretary Long
National Stables
Gilchrist
Jackson
Tepeta Otinaiog
Brest
France
Ripans Chemical OO
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Ave
FE. P. Bacon
Hardin Speen
Alicers
Che Barie
Army
Nar League
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