Destructive Midwestern Storm Rages Across States
A violent wind and thunderstorm swept through southern Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and nearby areas overnight, destroying hundreds of homes, felling trees, and damaging farms. Gradyville Kentucky reported twenty one deaths. multiple towns faced flooded fields, ruined bridges, and widespread property loss. Weather tied to cloudburst and rising rivers caused continued damage into Sunday. Damages estimated in the hundreds of thousands with scattered fatalities expected as communications restore.
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Hilnola
Indiana
Kentucky
Mianight
Morthdy
Gradyville
Eyanaville
Ind
Corydon
Loweville
Lexington
Horelsturg
Til
Barts
Liberty Clireh
Tuquela
Pola
Atorm
Devastating storm hits towns with loss and damage
A tornado and heavy rain devastated York Town and New Minden Illinois, killing three and injuring many. Homes wrecked, a church destroyed, and bodies found in debris as stock losses and extensive property damage reached large totals. Lucinda Pinkerton died after being blown into a tree. searchers recovered her body hours later. Multiple communities suffered severe impact across the region with widespread disruption to transportation and communications.
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Gawn
Columbia
York
Lucinda Pinkerton
Boura
Ib Waa
New Minden
Tormodo
Tost
Ayadi
Taraida
Atoek
Tur
Mount Vernon
America Reaps Benefit of Fricodeilp For Appar
The article outlines heavy Japanese demand for American steel rails locomotives and trucks as Manchuria rail projects advance. It notes millions spent in rail and ship supplies, orders for Dalny built bodies, and over 2 million on locomotives with thousands more needed for Manchurian rail completion. It also covers a Supreme Court ruling on the eight hour law for dockside dredges and government contracts.
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America
Far East
Japan
United States
South Manchuran
Pacific
Manchuria
Dalay
Muckden
Ipcamoe
Falkand
Carnegie Mill
Dalny
Seattle
Booth Manchurian Railway
Waith
Manchacia
Supreme Court
Tholines
River and Harbor Act
Root as Optimist at Yale on Citizenship Duties
Secretary of State Root spoke at Yale on the Responsibilities of Citizenship saying the current outcry against rebates and prosecution of rebating firms shows progress, not decline, as government enforces a higher standard of justice in regulation.
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Root
Yale
Beath for Kidnapers A Push for Tougher Penalties
The piece notes calls from advocates and lawmakers for kidnapping to be treated as a capital crime with death penalties. It cites President Roosevelt possibly urging action, police support for stringent laws, and the belief that harsher sanctions deter abduction of children. It also contrasts European safeguards with the risk in the United States and emphasizes parental perspectives on punishment.
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Jepitel
Hedowal Lane
Congress
Teglala
Ranson
Roosevelt
United States
Whogland
Europe
Ron
Fand to Fight Labor Antona at Manufacturers Meet
At the National Association of Manufacturers annual convention in New York, about 300 members attended with James W. Van Cleave presiding. Secretary Cushing said they fought eight hour day legislation and court injunctions, Treasurer Bulman reported annual income of 180000 dollars. A committee of thirty six was formed to raise 500000 dollars yearly for three years to educate the public on the right view in labor disputes. A poll of 3000 members favored limited and reasonable tax revision. After the west presidential election Van Cleve urged a federal corporation for interstate business.
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Fand
Antona
National Association of Manufacturers
New York
James W. van Cleava
St. Louie
Cushing
Bulman
van Cleve
Geopolitical Tensions Reported Across Borders and Revolts
The article notes Guatemala under President Cabrera resisting Mexican demands while Guatemalan entrenchments hold Ocos on the border. Mexico massed troops near Guatemala amid suspected Diaz support for insurrection over Barillas murder. Also reports revolts in China’s Kwantung and Swatow with triads clashing. Royal Geographical Society cites Congo and Moon mountains survey implications. Stolypin confronts the Douma as debates over terrorism and conspiracies unfold.
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Cabrera
Diaz
Mexico
Ocos
Guatemala
Dinang
Barillas
Ching
Kwangtung
Motai
Nanking
Wong Kong
Lien Chow
Royal Geographical Society of London
Africa
Congo 'I Res
Lake Albert Edward
Edward
Wales
Leopold
Congo
Stolypin
Duamo
Partea
Doty
Quar
Constitutional Democrats
Colmirtes
Douma
Doume
Railways Slaughtered by Dividend Thirst Over Transportation
A long critique argues railroads prioritize profits over practical transit. It cites rising traffic, equipment shortfalls, and overworked crews as key causes of frequent wrecks and delays. Industry leaders admit strain, railway managers struggle against ongoing consolidation and underinvestment, risking further disasters. The piece warns of worsening conditions on major systems and potential future tragedies.
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Anerean
United States
Elis
Rairoad
Trafic
Waime
Tears Said to Kill Bacteria Warns of Disease Link
Dr C Lindahl of Copenhagen claims in the London Lancer that tears can kill various bacteria causing disease. He notes lachrymal fluid contains 'Jeucocytes' that disrupt bacterial growth, though heating and cooling alter effectiveness.
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C. Lindahl
Copenhagen
London Lancer
Telemeter device and disaster reports sweep across towns
An officer of the French navy, M. Gerard, has invented a telemeter to measure distances without calculations using two prisms and a graduated scale. Tornado wrecks four churches and a schoolhouse in Rome Texas. San Francisco and Minavisco face large unemployment. Wyoming Ohio learns its tire department was buried when the town hall collapsed. Jamestown Exposition appoints James M. Bare to temporary leadership without salary.
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Spygines
Diniauve
M. Gerard
Rome
Tex
Minavisco
Tire Department
Wyoming
Ohio
Jamestown Ax
James M. Bare
Seaboard Air Line
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Fins
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Squia Pe Railway Company
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Kaa
Toss
ATU
George
Reisner
Chirge
University of Calidorsiy
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Neithar
Tvaid
Nen
Wien
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Tvelve
Ian
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Lenin
Ountl Post
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