Chicago Fire Claims Two Lives At Portent Building
In Chicago on May 16 a disastrous blaze tore through a building at Cottage Grove. Two people are dead and several injured as residents escaped through windows. Fire officials say the loss includes many possessions valued at about 50 000. Ambulances aided the injured while neighbors supplied clothing to those who escaped with little.
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New York
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Liv Imagistrate
Gyonx
Moon controls rain claim shocks Austonian astro note
An Australian government astronomer asserts the moon governs rainfall patterns, linking wet and dry cycles to lunar movement. Reports describe drought, earthquake tremors felt at Warrnpool, and worldwide calls for investigation.
Dusty Ride to Big Trees Op California
Avahnee Cal May 16 President Hoosevalt and party arrived here in stages completing the journey toward the highren country. The coach ride featured a drowsy atmosphere as the party stopped at Grub Gulch where a group of girls offered flowers and the president spoke to local residents before continuing toward the big trees expected to be reached at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
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Big Trees
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Cal
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Freee
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Ang
Grub Gulch
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Prominent Sons Arrested in Norwalk School Incident
Norwalk Conn May 15. Hagh and Kaos sons of United States Attorney General Knox and other notable figures were arrested on charges connected to assault on Jol D Milne a private school pupil. The youths will be tried today. Milne allegedly insulted by one boy and struck.
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Youn
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Dynamiter identified by brakeman in New York report
Police report from New York dated May 15 details brakeman A T Skinner identifying a photo as the dynamiter seen on a train. Inspector McClaskay returned from Chicago with no culprit, citing leads to Western cities and ongoing efforts to locate the mastermind behind the Cunard incident.
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York
Chicago
Confession of boodling by state senator shocks city
Rt. Louis May 15 Unable to bear mental strain former State Senator Fred L Busche told Circuit Attorney Folk he confessed to eight years of corrupt deals tied to boodling. He named several lawmakers and said money influenced legislation. He cried and spoke of schools and bills being killed or delayed for bribes. Statute limits may bar indictments on the named men.
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Busche
Denver Strikes Expand Across City as Labor Uprising Grows
Denver labor unrest widens with more than 4,000 striking workers including beer workers clerks garment workers and drivers. Unions press for arbitration while police bolster force and courts consider injunctions to curb picketing and disruption across multiple industries.
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Argonne
Chiance
Doctors Called to Harriman Train
Omaha May 16 local paper reports fear for H Harriman in transit to the East. He is attended by Dr Summers of Union Pacific medical department and confined to his state room with undisclosed severity. The party includes President Hart and President Felton. they stop in Omaha briefly before continuing to Chicago.
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Evanston
Bitte
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Marriman
New York
Forest Fires Rage Across Adirondacks Townships
Reports from Indian Lake in the Adirondacks describe a heavy dry wind fueling wildfires sweeping multiple townships in Warren, Essex, and Hamilton counties. Fire crews struggle to contain the blazes as winds persist, endangering property and prompting cautions for residents.
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Advice to King Edward and the wary court in May memo
A fragmented 13 May advice to King Edward hints at royal restraint and caution toward foreign influence. The note cites Max Stead and Sonia exposition, suggesting caution about premature moves and possible counteractions by unnamed powers. The piece hints at political undercurrents and speculation without clear outcomes.
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United States
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Dors
Vanderbilt Race Result Confusing Officials Record
A fragmentary note from the Vanderbilt racing meet lists runners including Vanderblitta and Moy Tei with mentions of Brix Vigilant and Wa Alpha finkhod Msth. The text is garbled and cannot confirm final placements or precise event names.
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Tha Rae
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Wa Alpha Finkhod
California Northwestern Railway plans announced in Humboldt area
A new company named Ann Team seq and Tareka Railway is formed with $10,000,000 capital to build a railroad from Willita in Merced county northern California to Eureka in Humboldt county. Directors A. W. Paster, Rows hall, Pope, Overton and W. Lilienthal lead the effort, separating from any Southern Pacific or Lacra Fe plans. The line would cover about 200 miles, advancing an independent route to Humboldt County.
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Mingfornia Northwestern Railcare
Willita
Menraclao County
Eureka
Humboldt County
A. W. Paster
A. Rowshall
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Ino Qxisthnen
Julitornin
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Califeirnia
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Double Tragedy in El Paso Hotel
In El Paso Texas a hotel tragedy leaves Mrs Fairchild and Paterson dead after a shooting spree. The hotel staff and guests report multiple shots as the proprietor left to fetch help. Paterson arrived earlier saying he had been shot by Mrs Fairchild who then killed herself. Victims include Ma George 3 and Polarson maid Mes Ls My Madrehild. The motive and exact sequence remain unclear and authorities note the evidence points to Paterson. Mrs Fairchild’s husband, two traveling salesmen, and a mother recently left for California.
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Yale Students Strike Breakers Begin Work in Vale
Tinven Connecticut May 46 Yale undergraduates joined strike breakers employed by Joon trucking companies to replace tramsters on strike. First time Linking companies secured help. Yale men are loading freight at railroad yards and city routes. They work for 2 dollars an hour and perform more loading and unloading than regular drivers according to a manager.
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Connecticut Railway and Lighting Come Pany
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Yale
Joon
Father's Finding of Son Clears Up a Mystery
Works Pa May 1. After many months disappearance, Mindat Walls, son of Martin Walls of Piblabure, has been located near Riverton by his father. Walls, a mechanical engineer, left Spring Grove Dec 12 and was believed abducted after ransom threats. A $20,000 reward was then offered, and the father’s discovery in Riverton is expected to bring the case to a close.
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York County
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Ionom
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Bulgaria Seeks Powers Aid Over Turkish Atrocities
London May 15 The Pines of Sola correspondent reports Bulgaria has called the powers to intervene against Turkish authority in Macedonia. Turkish actions threaten Bulgarian population centers, with villages burned and inhabitants displaced or fleeing toward the mountains. the note notes widespread suffering and alarm among villagers.
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