Fire Devastates Stanley Wisconsin Six Blocks Burned
A May 19 fire in Stanley Wisconsin from the Northwestern mill stables swept six blocks, destroying over 100 residences and a dozen business buildings with losses around 8200 000. The Northwestern department store and other properties were wiped out while the public library and high school were saved by firefighters aided from nearby towns.
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Stanley, Is
Northwestern
Northwestern Lumber Company
Franklin Street
Milwaukee
Sentinel
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Escanaba
Mich
Auburndale
Wood County
Woman Attacks Teacher After Discipline Incident
In Galesburg Michigan on May 19 Mrs. Willard Thomas attacked Miss Elizabeth Dorr, a local sixth and seventh grade teacher, after her son Glenn aged 15 received a rubber hip chastisement. The incident involved further alleged indecent talk and a second drubbing near the school. Paris reports James Watson a US citizen was arrested after firing on a horse to stop a fleeing driver. Watson from Denver was aboard a passing omnibus.
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Galesburg
Mich
Willard Thomas
Elizabeth Dorr
Thomas
Glenn
Paris
James Watson
United States
Watson
Denver
In Favor of Church Union Adopted by Iowa Congregationalists
The Iowa Association of Congregational Churches in Dubuque on May 19 adopted a resolution favoring consolidation of the Congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches. A Grimmer receives 12 cents for association dues.
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Dubuq
Lowa Association of Congregational Churches
Brtheren
Grimner
Explosions Hit Chicago Rand Laflin Powder Works
Two blasts rocked the Chicago Rand Laflin Powder Works at Pleasant Prairie near Kenosha Wisconsin around 1 35am. No lives lost or injuries reported though damage is placed at 850000. The shock was felt in Soo City Waukegan North Chicago and surrounding areas. Initial reports suggested an earthquake.
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Chicago
The
Evening Journal
Chicago, Rand, Laflin
Pleasant Prairie
Kenosha, Wis
Soo City
Waukegan
Struck a Match and Explosion Fatally Wounds St Louis Magnate
James Theodore Walker a young clubman and reputed millionaire of St Louis died at his country home near Clarksville Missouri from burns after striking a match to inspect a gasoline pump engine. He was engulfed when the engine shed exploded and a servant threw him into a pond to extinguish flames. Walker had married Lily Lambert last year. Owosso funeral news doubles as local tragedy when Mrs Cuffman dies suddenly at Morrice.
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St. Louis
James Theodore Walker
Clarksville
Burns
Walker
Lily Lambert
Owosso, Mich
Charles Albright
Morrice
S A. m
Jas. Cuffman
Adoptees Battle for Widow’s Estate in Fairfield Trial
In Fairfield Illinois on May 19 a suit pits Harry Kennedy against Maggie Borah over two thirds of the $40,000 estate of late widow Mother Barrackman. Borah claims adoption in 1867 and subsequent disownment, while Kennedy, once her husband, seeks full inheritance as her heir. The case questions the legality of Kennedy’s claim after Barrackman’s death five weeks after their wedding.
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Fairfield
Harry B. Kennedy
Barrackman
W. 8
Kennedy
Maggie Borah
Oliver P. Borah
Spiro
I. T
Barrickman
Torah
Barrackmans
Safe blown at Salisbury station. five robbers, one hurt
A gang of five men blasted the Balti more Chesapeake and Atlantic passenger station safe with nitroglycerine. One burglar was struck by iron from the safe and severely injured. The group carried their wounded companion to a farmhouse, then fled. three were captured in Laurel, Delaware. The injured man was treated in Salisbury hospitalized. a surgeon removed a half pound iron fragment from his back. Recovery urged.
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Salisbury
Baltimore, Chesapeke and Atlantic Railway
William Pettit
Laurel
Del
TRYING TO BEAT DEATH IN A WISCONSIN ROMANCE
Miss Marie Berg of Ashland heads toward Spokane to be with her fiancé Daniel McDonald who lies near death after a long illness. The couple had planned to marry in June, but his condition worsened during his trip to the Pacific coast for health.
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Superior
Wis
Spokane
Wash
Daniel McDonald
Marie Berg
Ashland
Senate Passes Railroad Rate Bill After 70 Days of Debate
After seventy days of continuous deliberation the Senate passed the railroad rate bill by a 71 to 3 vote. The three nay votes were cast by Foraker Morgan and Pettus. The measure now goes back to the House with many amendments adopted, and discussion highlighted by lengthy speeches from Lalol lette and Daniel of Virginia.
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Washington
Senate
Foraker
Morgan
Pettus
Congress
Lalollette
Wisconsin
Daniel
Virginia
Bailey
Lodge
Rayner
Dolliver
Senate Amendments Expand Interstate Rate Authority
The bill would let the Interstate Commerce Commission fix just and reasonable maximum rates and regulate practices. It authorizes inquiries into unjust charges and discrimination, sets 30 day effect for orders, and two year duration with possible suspension. It also allows joint fares, through routes, and damages awards with court enforcement and penalties for disobedience. Amendments by the Senate.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
United States
Supreme Court
Senate
Dr Edward Devine Named Red Cross San Francisco Agent
Taft appointed Dr Edward T Devine of Columbia University as the Red Cross agent to oversee relief work in San Francisco. Devine, a famed charity worker and Halle student, turned over all duties to local committees and collaborated with them wholeheartedly.
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American Red Cross
Taft
San Francisco
Edward T. Devine
Columbia University
Devine
Halle
Germany
RED Cross
They Put a Lot of New Matter Into the Measure
The senate ends the biwes ar by revising the measure adding new matter and shaping its final form. The proposal undergoes changes as lawmakers debate amendments and prospects for passage.
Senate rail bill broadens railroad scope and enforcement
The measure expands federal jurisdiction to review commission orders and halts interdicts without hearings. It defines railroads to include switches, depots, yards, and transportation facilities, imposes strict accounting and penalties, and grants courts mandamus powers. In Clinton, two prisoners tried to escape as Sheriff Hoff confronted dynamiting suspects.
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United States
Schreme
Senate
Commission
Circuit
District Courts
Clinton, UL
Hoff
Clinton
George Schroeder
James Powers
People’s Bank
Kenney
Powers
Schroeder
Chicago live stock market recap May 1 1906
Market reports show cattle and sheep steady to unchanged in Chicago trading. Hog prices show weakness with mixed packers and shipping grades near weekend levels. Officials note large receipts yesterday and potential 38000 today, with further heavy arrivals expected tomorrow.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad Graft Hearings Slow After Testimony
Philadelphia May 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned hearings on stock donations to Pennsylvania Railroad officials after further testimony. Frank T Wigton Morrisdale Coal president revised his earlier claim of rebates. J Cleave Cambria and Chama field official admitted stock links. U S Steel superintendent admitted stock holdings amid questions of propriety.
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Philadelphia
Penney Leant
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ihia City
Tf Wigton
Morrisdale Coal Company
Wicton
Tia
Railroad officials linked to coal firms in stock questions
Testimony shows Kk B Freeman trainmaster at Tyrone received $100 gifts during Christmas from coal interests. Officials including Edward Pitcairn Jr and M W Laxman cited stock holdings in coal companies. The inquiry reviewed Green of Pennsylvania Railroad backing an internal probe into official stock ownership. A separate note says Dr C I Shoop was subpoenaed in a drug case as he traveled to New Mexico.
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Clement
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sheppard
Kk. B. Freeman
Tyrone
Ey. M. Gross
Greensburg
Western
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Robert Pitcairn, Jr
Edward Pitcairn
R. L.cdonnell
J. N. Puryiance
W. A. Patton
Glasgow
Green
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Richard Coulter, Jr
Frank Thomson
T. A. Estepp
Ebensburg
M. W. Laxman
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Road
Saxman
Estepp
New Mexico
Racine
Wis
C. I. Shoop
Indiana
United States
Reid
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Beach-Wickham Co
McCall Bros
Wigton
Thayer
After
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Tr Ian
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