Sorrow Over All In Need After Pine City Fire
Rescue workers and residents report a devastating fire near Pine City leaving many refugees in need. Two men and several women sought safety in tents at a park while others fled toward Sandstone Junction. Patrick Greenfield and companions escaped on a lake amid flames, with a bear and a dog encountered en route. Eleven women and children rode a canoe to safety, a baby rescued repeatedly from danger, and families faced losses including two young boys at Greenfield’s farm. Local relief efforts pour in as hospitals treat the injured and authorities identify those affected.
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Pimmerry
Minu
Goe
Pine City
Rindstone Ture
Hinckleey
Hinckley
Neal
Patrick
Medera Elleworth
Collins
Pour Offer
Awever
Brain
Sandstone Junction
M. A Gruenfinld
Thomas Henderson
Symcakeith
Greenfield’s
Hinck- Joy
Duluth
Greenfleid’s
James
Greenfield
Aire
Miss Harris
Disaster relief efforts documented after Hinckley fire
Reports describe relief operations with state officials, local nurses, and volunteers aiding the injured. Engineer James Root near White Bear is recovering. Thomas Dunn, a telegraph operator, died at 21, after directing retreat orders. Fire range spreads near Brainard and Spencer Wisconsin, with incendiary theories and anticipated timber demand. A heavy rain at Braver Crtz disperses smoke clouds.
Sedan Suspects Released After Prosecution Collapse
The four men held for the John & Frazer murder near Sedan, Kansas, on June 23, 1990, are released as the case is dismissed after key witness John New refuses to testify. Telegrams report New would not come to Sedan, hindering pursuit and prompting dismissal. Margaret Wood was granted a pension.
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John & Frazer
Stats
John New
Regiene Ccnecel
Cinase Wrarg Mithew
Edversa
Kas
Fispitrick
Sedan
L McKetsox
Pears
Judges and passes in railroad courtesy dispute in Kansas
Judge T Hazen of Shawnee county refuses railroad passes and urges a conference on the issue. Judge Charles W Smith of Stockton also says judges should not accept passes to avoid the appearance of favoring railroads. Both note widespread practice but advocate reform and even state lawmakers should regulate the matter.
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T. Hazen
Shawnee County District Court
Hazen
Wier
Stave Journal
Huser
Jaige Hazen
Man
Charles W. Smith
Stockton
Hooks County
Thirty-First Judicial District Court
Topeka
Joo Nal
Ilean
Harrison Silent on Morton Aid in West Virginia Campaign
Ex President Harrison will likely travel to Indianapolis via West Virginia to accompany his daughter Mrs McKee and to visit Stephen B Evins kin, while denying plans to enter West Virginia politics. He offered no comment on supporting Levi P Morton or running against Wilson. He also avoided remarks on returning to stump for Morton if nominated for governor.
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Harrison
Morton
New Yoas
Indianapolis
West Virginia
McKee
Stephen B Etkins
Iivins
Congress
Wilson
Elictus
Levi P. Morton
Populist Meeting Declines Thanks to Cleveland
At a New You meeting on September 4 the declaration of principles mirrored the Chicago platform of 1894. Henry George and W. J. Atkinson led opposition to any vote of thanks to President Cleveland, and the convention refused to thank the president after prolonged debate. A committee was named to arrange another conference before February 22, 1895. Henry George opposed an ongoing state association.
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Chicago
W. J. Atkinson
Cleveland
Henry George
Forged Vouchers Stir State Auditor Offices
In Kansas, a probe into forged state vouchers uncovers a scheme tied to McPherson a North Topeka notary public who presented four nine hundred dollar vouchers forAssistant Sergeant-at-Arms services from the state legislature. Several signatures appear forged and the case could save the state hundreds of dollars as authorities pursue leads and potential prosecutions.
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Senaation
State Auditor's
State Treasury
P. A. McPherson
North Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Auditor's
Poindexter
Topolis
Moore
Holton
J. H. E. Wiess
Leavenworth
Elmer May
Utchinson
Bert Brewster
Auditor
Max
Cent
May
Frank L. Brown
Republican House
McPherson
More Against Pullman in Qua Warrants Action
Attorney General Maloney prepares an amended petition in the qua warranta case against Pullman Palace Car Co. He will seek leave to file the amended petition before Judge Gibbons, outlining new charges on charter authority, gas plant, brick works, water sales to residents, provision of trucks for merchants and housing, alleged truck farm, liquor sale in transit, and the ownership of seventeen acres south of Lake Calumet. The filing targets alleged charter violations and real estate speculation linked to the company.
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Maloney
Cmicago
Petit
Pullman Palace Car Company
Mai
Pullman
Wbout Charter Authority
Pullmen
Abo
Translt
Lake Calumet
Pall Company
Woman Drops Her Children From Burning Tenement
In New York on September 4 a mother saved her two children by dropping them from the fourth floor to a cloth awning and into awaiting helpers as flames raged in a tenement at Fifty third Street. Julia Donohue, four, and Humbert, two, were unhurt. the mother was rescued as firemen finally reached the room.
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New Youk
Fifty-Third Street
Julia Donohue
Julia
Humbert
Mrs Donohue
Mre Donohue
Anti Waite Forces Push for 1st Ballot Nomination
At Preset Colorado on September 4 the Populist state convention moved its meeting hour to 2 pm to aid anti Waite forces led by Thomas M Patterson. Gov Waite’s delegates rally with him though anti Waite backers lack a governor candidate. Possible pivot to Waite endorsement for U S Senate discussed, with no reply yet. Prolonged convention organization expected.
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Colo
Canon City
Waite
Walte
United States
Attendant Convicted of Gross Negligence at Insane Asylum
In Clarinda the state insane asylum under Dr. J H McCasey faces renewed troubles as James Stewart, an attendant, is found negligent after allowing an insane patient to seize his keys. The night watchman retrieved them hours later without incident. Stewart, once favored, resigned and may seek work elsewhere on McCasey’s recommendation after prior misuse of slippers on an elderly patient.
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State Insane Asylum
J. H McCasey
James Stewart
Ed Harr
Stewart
Dr. McCasey
Clarinda
Iowa
Steward
Signals by sunlight link Denver to Pike's Peak 66 miles away
Reports from Dulver Colorado describe heliographic signaling between the Equitable building in Denver and Pike's Peak. A three-man team from Denver conducted the test, unsupported by message content, using mirrors and screens to flash a signal observed at the summit. Experimental runs planned for three days target a Mount Accompaghie to Mount Ellen link 183 miles distant. Governor Capt Glassrod praised the result.
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Denver
Pike’s Peak
Dulver
Colo
Equitable Building
Pike's Peak
McGlone
McLoughlin
Bissell
Claserod
Cole
Sanbeam
Sigsel
Mount Accompaghie
Mount Ellen
Pike’ Peak
Glassrod
Two Women Arrested in North Topeka Rig Case
Josie Williams and Mandy Cooper were arrested by Officer Carruthers on suspicion after a rig linked to a Santa Fe engineer named Williams was found in their custody. The PIEces include references to Pinch's stable and a missing man. Major Anderson and a party depart for Baxter Springs to visit the G and El caravan, while few Topeka old soldiers are present.
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Josie Williams
Mandy Cooper
Tate
Carruthers
Josie Williema
Josie May
Pinch
North Topeka
Williams
Santa Fe
City Council Meeting Aims at Budget and Repairs
The far monthly meeting of the city council will decide on an appropriation ordinance and a bridge repair fund of five thousand dollars. The street department costs should drop about three hundred dollars from July, with total expenses near ten thousand for the month. Several ordinances including scavenger rules bicycle standards and police shop access will be discussed or referred, while a badge design plan and new city scales are debated.
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Gio
Kanssea ¥ Cone
Stephenies
Lucky Baldwins Horses Change Trainers at Saratoga
Trainer Henry McDaniel and millionaire Lucky Twin clash over management as Key El Santa Auita California Cee Bosh We Hit Brien and other horses pass to new hands. Jockey Willie Martin arrives with C J Smiths purchase Chant and the Kentucky Derby winner is planned to race the rest of the season.
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Hawike
Cincixxater
Hensry McDaoiel
Lucky Twin
el Santa Auita
California
Brien
Phe
Haspy
Saratoga
Willie Martin
C. J. Smiths
Purchase
Chant
Knights of Pythias Faces Language and Liquor Debates
The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge debated new constitution provisions on language and liquor. Washington members vow to oppose English-only ritual rules, citing early support from German citizens that aided the order’s growth. Supreme Representative Race of Illinois also supports this stance, signaling a mounting internal conflict.
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Knights of Pythias
Wasniseton
Supreme Lodge
The
Nwme
Washington
Supreme Representative Race of
Illinois
Rock Island gives up in townsite fight and rail line switch
In a government versus Rock Island railroad dispute the line yields. A general order directs passenger trains to stop on the south side of B street at Round Pond with new platforms and depots under construction. Roadmaster Neal leads crews erecting sidings while workers move to South Enid after completion. Local residents celebrate the victory while others anticipate possible damage suits. Joe Young, a famed barber and horse racing figure, died by morphine overdose amid personal and financial troubles. John Kabherline, a fifteen year old German boy, died at home on Fuileepild street and was buried in North Topeka.
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Newrs
South Enid
North Enid
John Kabherline
Sia
Fuieepild Street
North
Topeka
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