Fire at Livery Stable Kills Six and Injures Many
A blaze at G F Case’s livery stables on West Congress Street in Derroiy at 2 am destroyed content and trapped occupants. Five burned bodies were found, with Driver Jolly Buan listed among victims. Approximately sixty horses escaped. total losses estimated at $4,000, mostly insured. Rescue efforts by police and workers helped save numerous people and vehicles.
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Derroiy
G. FP. Case
West
Congress Street
Debate invitation from Him metallic league to Reform club
A. J. Warner, president of the American Metallic League, invites Hon. Charles S. Fairchild and the Reform Club sound currency committee to a structured money question discussion. He proposes five on one side and three on the other, with time and place to be set after agreement.
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Wasminewor
A. J. Warner
American Rimetallic League
Charles 8. Fairchild
Reform Club
New York
Himetallic League
Orators Chosen for Chickamauga National Military Park Dedication
Wasamotox July 10. Official speakers announced for the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park dedication. September 19 marks the Chickamauga section opening with exercises at Snodgrass Hill led by Secretary Lamont. Orators include General John M Palmer and General Jobe F Gordon. In Chattanooga events proceed with the Army of the Tennessee and Army of Tennessee societies, featuring General Granville M Dodge, senators, General Oliver O Howard, and General Joseph Wheeler.
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National Military Park
Wasamotox
Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National Military Park
Chickamauga
Snodgrass Hill
Lamont
John M. Palmer
Llnocis
Jobe F P. Gordon
Georgia
P.m
Chattanooga
Society of the Army of
National Educational Association Opens Convention in Denver
The thirty fourth annual National Educational Association convention opened in Denver on July 10 with about 15,000 delegates and visitors. The Central Presbyterian church hosted 4,900 attendees while the overflow at the Delh school drew thousands more, and many were turned away. Early reports claim attendance surpasses all previous meetings.
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Biel Beuestroum— Association
Denver
Cal
Bational Educational Association
Central Presbyterian Church
Dleigh
Pythians Meet in Drigorr Council in Secret Session
In Drigorr Michigan on July 10 the supreme lodge of the Improved Order of Kolphte of Pythias held a secret session with about forty delegates. Much business on dissenting Pythians was referred to committees before delegates toured the city.
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Sosamszing Pythians
Drigorr, Mich
Supreme Lodge of the Improved Order of Kolphte of Pythias
Pythians
Big Trust Formed in Window Glass Industry
A major window glass industry consolidation closes last night. Twelve western Pittsburg area firms join to sell their product, creating warehouse glut and pushing toward a 25 percent price rise. About 860,000 boxes held by the colluding firms, with millions more in other plants awaiting market action.
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Ind
Pittsburg
Neesonenss
Harrison on bicycling and women riders controversy
Ex-President Benjamin Harrison denies endorsing a ban on women using bicycles. He says a New York interview misquoted him and notes he may have spoken informally, but his views do not align with the article. A local firm recently shipped two bicycles to Saratoga for Mrs McKee and her son.
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Inpranarous
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
New York
Saratoga
McKee
Forest Fires Threaten North Muskegon Crops
Cropland and farmhouses face destruction as a major forest fire rages over more than five square miles near North Muskegon Michigan. Farmers mobilize to battle the flames amid widespread damage concerns.
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Michigan
Musxxoon
Mich
North Muskegon
Man Identified as Charles Gorman Killed by Policeman
In Caroaco, July 10, the body of Charles Gorman, living at the Hotel Somerset, is identified as the man shot by Policeman Rosenthal in front of the Auditorium. His wife’s telegram about their dead baby prompted desperate attempts to raise money. Gorman sought funds to reach his child, tried to sell or pawn a revolver, and was last seen heading toward the hotel before his body was found. letters of recommendation show a history of integrity.
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Rosenthal
Charles Gorman
McGloin
C. E. Cole
Gorman
Union League Club
Cole
St. Paul
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Bond Forger Lewis Vanishes After Bond Scandals
Urbana Ohio July 10. T Lewis a fugitive broker reportedly sold over 3 million dollars in bonds last year. Authorities allege 100000 in fraudulent bonds rest with banks and lenders, many forged with official signatures. He traveled widely using the bonds as loan collateral and has not been seen since Monday night. A telegraph order requests his overcoat and satchel sent to St Clair Michigan as pursuers grow wary.
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Urpana
Ohio
Z. T. Lewis
Urbana
Lewis
South America
St. Clair
Mich
Daily misc. notes from Gray Gables to Nebraska hail storm
Reports from Gray Gables Massachusetts note Mrs Cleveland and the newborn girl in good shape after showers. In Missouri a bank closed by order, with depositors to be paid in full under supervision. Kansas depot safe blown. a necktie used as a tying cord. New York Lake Keuka boat capsizing claims Perry Taft family, father and mother found. Nebraska hailstorm across Hayes and Red Willow counties damages crops with ground covered by four inches.
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Erzzago
Mass
Buzzard's Bay
Gray Gables
Perrine
Cleveland
Bryant
McCoor
Neb
Hayes
Red Willow
Cattle Inspections Expanded for Mexico Movement
Denver July 10 The state board of cattle inspection orders immediate inspection of all cattle moving from old Mexico into Colorado due to a sudden influx of about 25 000 head. The rule remains in effect until December 1, ensuring cattle are checked before admission. Subscribe to the Journal for full coverage.
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Denver
State Board of Cattle Inspection
Old Mexico
Colorado
Farmers Indignant Over Mortgage Receiver Appointments
Farmers in Washington state react to mortgage companies appointing receivers for lands with unpaid interest. They plan legal action with cases to the supreme court, fundraisers organized by interested farmers. TOM REED BUYS A COTTAGE AT GRAND BEACH
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Wash
Supreme Court
Tom Reed
Flood on Smoky River Threatens Salina Homes
Satta Kan July 10. The part of Salina east of the Smoky river housing 1,200 people is underwater. Hundreds flee by boat as the river rises to historic highs. Sewers back up, cellars flood, and the West Dry creek area is submerged. Footbridges are wrecked while rescues continue amid grave danger to residents.
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Satta
Kan
Smoky River
Salina
Fameilies
A Corrupt Mayor Charged With Bribery in West Superior
West Superior Wis July 10 The mayor Starkweather faces bribery allegations after damning testimony in an inquiry. Saloonkeepers William Schnell and Elliott testified the mayor urged a monthly contribution of five dollars per keeper to gain privileges. Firemen also reported paying to keep their positions.
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West Superior
Wisconsin
West Survior
Wis
Starkweather
William Schnell
Sehnell
Elliott
Schnell
Architect Terns Burglar in Los Andes
Cyrus D. Cameron, a noted St. Louis architect, was arrested in Los Andhos after burglary bursts. He moved for health reasons but turned to crime as remittances stopped, boasting several successful hauls in two weeks.
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Terns
Los Andhos
Cal
Sixth Street
Cyrus D. Cameron
St. Louis
Kiel canal in doubt as Blackburn stamp is removed
United States news notes cover varied events from Europe to Wisconsin. Germany voices Kiel canal as essential wartime asset while Kentucky officials remove Senator Blackburn from the state central committee. In Poland a deadly fire destroys 230 houses in Lambrow leaving thousands homeless. Hartford sees a single bid of 5 million dollars for a road sale under reorganization. Copious items include copyright talks, a White House infant’s later-life clerical status, and a resort owner’s fatal accident in Neenah. Cleveland's American Wire plant suspends operations for three months due to a strike. A California trial awards 380 dollars to Miss Langan for slander in a damages case.
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Warthle
Blackburn
State Central Committee
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Poland
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Wis
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Roberts’ Resort
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Ohio
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Topeka City Council Special Session Actions July 8 1885
Topeka council delegates authority for streets and property assessments and adopts a street widening plan. The meeting confirms appraisers reports on land along Western Avenue and approves a special assessment bond for street paving. Various licenses granted or referred and committees assigned to review boulevard and street widening proposals.
Topeka Council Adopts Resolution and Street Plans
The Topeka city council moved to adopt a resolution with a mayoral clause and directed the attorney to draft an ordinance defining four foot walls on Hancock Street east side between Third and Fourth streets. Another motion to set ten feet failed, and the group adjourned to July 15 1895. In Lancaster Pennsylvania a robbery at the Lancaster Music Store led to the arrest of Frank and Fred Bitner as suspects, with about $500 in instruments recovered and ongoing investigations into accomplices, including references to the Ruble brothers.
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Fulton
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Stephenson
Skinner
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Maxon
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Drew
Hillett
Folton
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August Wallin
J. L. Weatherholt
Jacobus
Topeka State Journal
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Topeka
Topeka Dariny State Journal
City Bee
F. L Stevens
Committee On
G. G. Gage
J. P. Lucas
Bescon Street
Committee On Public Building
L. H. Btrickler
M.S. Hammond
Chas Whiting
W. A. Leaming
George Charles
Second and
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H. Eddy
Maida
Mr. Elliott
P. .W. Giles
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Burg
Finton
Tenth Street
Buchanan Street
Arch Street
Hancock Street
Third
Fourth
Tenth Avenue
At, &Hr
Homer Boughton
Topeka Avenue
Tyler Street
McPapney
Kirk Johnson
Princh
Lancaster
Frank
Fred Bitner
Ruble Brothers
Phildelphia
Onner
Eastern Penitentiary
Water Street
Almost Eaten Alive by Squall Coast Sailors in Greenwich
Five young men sailed from the city to Greenwich on a straw berry picking trip. A squall capsized their dinghy near Dunk's bar above Bayside. George Tar Jor, 21, drowned. William Warrington swam to shore but endured near death from greenheads and mosquitoes. Taylor sank as Warrington returned to help. The remaining companions were rescued by a passing vessel.
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Salem
N. J
George Tar
Jor
Wiliam Warrington
Sve
Dunk’s Bar
Bayside
Taylor
Warerington
Warrington
Sudden Extinction of Family at Warrenton
Johannesburg correspondent reports an extraordinary series of fatalities in Warrenton as a family dies within an hour. A mother loses a third child, a fall, a drowning, and the earlier three perished after a rock crevice snake bite while children sought bird eggs. The mother attempts to fetch help and a fourth child dies in the accident.
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