Fire Devastates Atlanta and Savannah Districts
A massive blaze in Savannah destroys Hogan’s store and nearby brick structures, with flames leaping across Broughton and Barney streets. Five to twelve blocks suffer extensive damage, including the Yidd Fellows ball and nearby dwellings. Estimated loss exceeds 140,000, while Atlanta reports 40,000 in fire damage and insured losses. Reports note winds fanning the flames and authorities appealing for aid from Augusta and Macon.
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Savaxvan
D UL Hegan
Broughton
Barney Recta
James H. Douglas & Co
Hogan's
Maines
Uee
Ramant
State Streets
Presbyterian Church
Jammer
Ap Leva
Cupwlnan
Andrew Taney
Savanna
Charleston
Favorable to Chops Weather Averages and Rainfall Report
The article notes good rains and above average warmth across the southern states, with cooler conditions and wetter patterns in the north. It cites weekly temperature ranges from January to April and reports rainfall prominent in the northern regions, including the New England area, while Colorado remains dry.
Weather Across Regions Reports Mixed Deficiencies
Defective rainfall persists across the winter wheat region from Ohio to Kansas and the central west, with 50 to 60 percent of normal rainfall in parts of Mississippi and Alabama. Central Iowa, Southern Minnesota see large deficits, while New York interior and Southeastern New England show 30 percent shortfalls. In contrast, southern states enjoy favorable conditions for crops though frost injures Missouri and Kentucky slightly.
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Cotton Inc
Bama
Mississippi
Iowa
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
New York
New England
Arkansas
West Tenemore
Kentucky
East Gulf States
Ohio
Kansas
Yall
Northwest
Dakota
Middle States
Missouri
THREE LEFT FOR KS APPOINTMENTS IN GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
April reports from Torexa Kansas indicate only three vacancies remain for governor appointments. The Eleventh Judicial District judgeship, mine inspector, and coal oil inspector positions are unsettled. John V. Ritter or W. B. Glasse are likely to be chosen for the judgeship, with Hitter as a possible prize. The mine inspector field has several contenders. coal air inspector remains open. Meanwhile, controversy surrounds a bill altering an explosive test and patent test caps, with the governor labeling the measure a scheme to drain Kansas taxpayers.
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Torexa
Kan
Eleventh Judicial District
Chandler
John V. Ritter
W. B. Glasse
Hitter
Kansas
State House
Senate
Wright
Moody
Dattie
Kentucky
Jos
Tamisman
Wreli~ Tech
Sualth
Baldwin Tully
Adama
McDonald
Iinute
Prairie Fire Devastates Town and Leaves Families Destitute
A fierce prairie fire swept through a broad area near Chamberlain causing extensive loss. Dozens of homes burned with many residents displaced and several believed killed or badly burned. Eloise Madison suffered severe burns while others escaped with minor injuries. the wind blew sixty miles per hour fanning the blaze. Residents including Mrs. Batley and William Ashton barely escaped as flames destroyed farms and property across ten miles, with thousands of dollars in losses and several families left destitute in Douglas and Brule counties.
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Annie
Eloise Madison
GE. Batley
William Ashton
Erce- Man
Douglas County
Willian Cling
Cline
FW. Olime
Aln
Battle with a Mad Dog in Chickasaw Nation
Leonard Ross on Washita river near the Tishomingo crossing reports a road dog attacked cattle and a year-old calf. Ross engaged the dog on horseback, struck with a club, and broke its back. The dog was said to be the largest seen locally, origin unknown.
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Destios
Tex
Leonard Ross
Washita River
Luli
Ross
Javour
New York Dry Goods Trade Report From April Day
In New York on April 6 a brisk Saturday dry goods trade prevailed with jobbers selling staple and patterned fabrics. Demand remained strong for cotton adapted goods while woolen goods stayed quiet. The market showed steady activity though some items noted as uncertain amid shifting patterns and broad sales.
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New York
New Yoas
Minor state items and local incidents report
Reported items describe election concerns in Hiawatha due to illegible roving gangs and non freeholder candidates, a serious injury case in Ottawa Kansas with a man named Thomas Helly, and police notes on a company of White Captore in Montgomery. Also noted is Mrs Nelson Ida Lewis saving lives in Newport harbor and an elderly man rescued at sea.
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HaqwaTwa
Keo
Hiawatha Om
Ottawa
Kan
Tee
Police Eioesinalen
Pbrey
George Tolte Manrebal
Cima
Iera
Tela
Montgomers
Newront
Nelson
Ida Lewis
Newport Harbor
Fiery Lewis
Texas Legislature and United States Supreme Court Notes
A long, garbled report from the Texas Legislature notes debates in the house on a resolution affirming state policy, plus a senate joint resolution to amend the constitution enabling railway expansion. The article also covers U.S. Supreme Court proceedings, carrier updates, and a brief historical note about Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and a New Year reception. The mix appears to be from a 19th century or early 20th century issue, with scattered mentions of individuals, railroads, and a court case. The coherence is limited by OCR errors.
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Wasiixeros
United States Supreme Court
Retlou
Lave Stanley Alnstlean
Edamunds and
Evarts
McDonald
J. B. Massey
Giorvenne
Manrmy
J. A. J. Cresswell
Breckinridge
George Teckner Cure
William Weksey White
Stevenson Burke
J. W. Ashton
Matthews
Texas
Averis
Dex
Senate
House
Supreme Court of the United States
G. W. Pickle
Dandridge, Team
James Eb Tlowe
Pppoe. C
Friedlander E& al
Alg. Safford
Winslow
Petes
Epfor
Safford
Inexter
Memphis & Little Rock Railroad Company
Eppel Jt
Liste
Circuit’ Court of the United States
Eastern District of
Arkansas
D. Thompson Et al
Ap Hants
Waite Waster Valley Railroad Company
Lal
Mr. C
BB Makthets
W. HL Liier
Geo BP
Plalatiff Mn
Dincola
Nicholay and Hay
Lincoln
Chase
Berinn Intatielninn
Wha
Tiscoin
Carta
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Oop Bulletin
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Soumneet
Avell
Cincinnati Southern Road
J. T. Harker
Telnet
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Pennsylvania
South Atlantic
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Avril
Nanquer Rea
Ycenalen
Gunneral
Witchtie
Duc d’Aumale
Autoine
Alsace-Loraine
Qondulesos
Mra
Supreme Court Bar
Wastisorex
Secretary of War
Pevantout
Wasuivatos
Bellmare
Nosle
Wasuivatas
Noble
Washington
Brooklyn
Murathis
Brooklyn Club
the Mars
Wastisutos
Evans Randall
Maioa
Falmouth
West Wingipia
Eterted Eanes
Tracy
Philadelphia
Prrtanwiriea
the Mary
Trey
Atterwana
Tie Deland
Stokely
Wassivertis
W. U7, Wibbs
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Miss
Kag
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Rocks County
Kay
Muse
Actis
Masnattax
Sam Hatton
Anna Heil
Raley
Hatton
Samuel Kimbell
George Green
Rochester
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Arkansas City
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Newark City
Joe
Bill Nye
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Delmenin's
N. A. Lewis
N. Main Street
Wichita City Roller, Mills
Imperial
Oliver & Imbodenco
Johnston & Larimer BY Goods CO
Topekanve
Wichita
Ean
Wichita Overall & Shirt Mfg. Co
Douglas Avenue
Wichita 0
S. Mfg. Co
Nye
Walt
Eimaire
Ant
Wacsiy
Henry
Sunday Mirror
Chicago
Weinke
Ems
Sereuas
Beecham
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