Iowa Tornado Kills Six At Glenwood School For Feeble Minded
A powerful tornado tore through Glenwood Iowa striking the state institution for the feeble minded at about 10 p m killing six inmates and injuring eleven others. The disaster damaged the girls dormitory and surrounding buildings with total losses estimated at 75 000 for the town and 25 000 for the girls building and 50 000 for Des Moines area. Among the dead are Georgia Blakely and Herbert Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxtor
Rhodes
Blakely
state institution for feebte minded
Glenwead
Glemwool
feebte
s hospital
South Des Mainer
sport of
Moines
Double Disaster and Murder Plot News Fragments
Fragmentary 1900s style clippings report a morning wreck near Six Mile Creek injuring several. Thomas Fisher of Plymouth killed, an engineer killed, hospital care described. Also noted are a big murder plot involving Italians, a doctor in New York taking his life, Italians in a shooting affray, and Korea ordering arrests of land sellers to Russians and Chinese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
henas
Thomas. Fisher
Soros
Jenin Wisher
Charles Wendt
New York
Paris
Oklahoma cloudburst devastates towns west of Enid
Dispatch from Tod Oklahoma reports a midnight cloudburst west of Enid raining $200,000 in damage estimates. Three foot water flooded bottoms, sweeping houses and wrecking buildings. Enid saw 1100 homes submerged and hundreds homeless as rescuers worked all night. Oklahoma City endured record rainfall with $100,000 in damage and fears of a tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
ORio
Tod
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Naty
Foss
Yukon
Marshall
Okla
Carmen
Fire destroys Front Street Warehouse building in Philadelphia
A major blaze at the Front Street Warehouse Company on North Front Street, Philadelphia, caused estimated losses above $1,000,000. The three story front and five story rear structure housed merchandise from many firms. Building owned by Jacob Wiseman, valued at $63,000. Three firefighters injured, two with fractured shoulder blades. Underwriters could not confirm exact insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Front Street Warehouse Company
North Front Street
Front Street
acle
Jacob Wiseman
State troops deployed to Breathitt County for peace
About 150 Kentucky state troops from Lexington were sent to Breathitt County to maintain order during the investigation into the killings of Dr. Cox, Jim Cockrell, and J. Marvin. The troops will hold John Curtis Tet under court jurisdiction until January 4, with surrender to Jackson authorities for trial if indictments are returned.
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Kentucky
Breathitt County
Lexington
Ta¢kson
Drv ‘Cox
Jim “Cockrell
J.’ Marcv mn
TORN
Curtis
Tet
Marcin
Peninlas
Wincorpus
Tornado Strikes Central Illinois Causing Heavy Damage
A Sunday tornado swept central Illinois from southwest to northeast, destroying barns and structures near Normal Bloomington and Carlock. Elevators toppled, trees uprooted, and damage to streetcar and telephone systems reported. No lives lost.
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Tikiois
Carlock
Normal
Bloomington
aso
Fifteen Are Killed As Severe Storms Sweep Midwest
A deadly series of tornadoes and violent winds struck southern Webster and areas near Norman Upland Notoan and Lincolns, killing fifteen and injuring about twenty. Homes were leveled, churches destroyed, and debris blocked roads as storms moved through Franklin, Kearney, and surrounding counties.
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Webraska
Chis
Franklin
Kearney
piaton
will
Norman
Dullie McCurdy
Robert McCurdy
Jeln Wehleyen
Hari Bacon
Mra
G. A. Tipple
Upland
Joty Peters
Chris Lamers
Al Pautine
Tomes Mumawa
chill
Frank Quigg
Flora Pater
Palmer
Notoan
Daniel McCurdy
adout Nongé
Poirteld
Linen
Louisville
Ash Jat
Walton River
Salt Creek
Famine Suffering Report From Kwangsi On China Crisis
Missionary Buss reports from Wa Chow that three crop failures in Kwangsi have driven famine across the region. In March and April about 30,000 people reportedly sold into servitude or slavery in the Strait Settlements and along the coast. Mothers sell daughters and individuals even die while eating when relief comes. rapid aid is urged to prevent further deaths.
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China
Victoria
B. C
dieputcch
Kwang Si
Hongkong
Buss
Wa Chow
Hongkong charities
Silk Weaver Murdered in New York Home
Garbed M. Kentoont an Armenian silk weaver was found stabbed to death in his New York home. The room was ransacked, door bolted from inside, and three bloodied knives were found on the floor. Neighbors recalled he had lived there for over twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garberd M. Kentoont
Man shoots father in law in Oregon town
In Porth Oregon Vi Lensia killed I H Drews after his divorce from Lensia's wife. A witness, Lensia's former wife, later assisted Lensia to flee with unknown whereabouts. Police fear Lensia plans to kill his wife and flee alone.
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Oregon
Mau ‘Chen Compela
Ki ife
Vi Lensia
I. H. Drews
Porth
Ore
Lensia
Leatia
Leusin
Wife Murderer McCarty Dies in Kentucky Custody
William McCarty the wife murderer who faced the gallows at Lexington Kentucky died after taking morphine during the night. He passed away at 8 15 Friday morning as the death watch man Alex McKeever watched within three feet. the watcher claims no knowledge of how or when the drug was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCarty
Lexington
Alex McKeeyver
McCarty
Indiana University donation offer raises to fifty thousand
John D. Trockefaller seeks to boost his gift to IU Bloomington from forty thousand to fifty thousand dollars contingent on raising a further fifty thousand dollars from other sources by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John D. Trockefaller
Indiana University at
Bloomington
Ind
Nerdeér Reported Killed in Storm Near Dulge City
A storm three miles southeast of Dulge City Missouri killed a herder whose name is not given and fatally injured Mrs. Shana. Numerous small buildings were wrecked and many cattle killed. In Milwaukee Wisconsin members of the Amalgamated Leather Workers striking at nine tanneries for higher wages affect between two thousand six hundred and three thousand workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
te Wilsen & Cochran
Wilcox
Nerdeér
Dulge City
Shana
Milwaukee
Amalgamated Leather Workers of Ameen
Wis
Wreck at Whiting Northwestern Train Kills Engineer
A Chicago and North Western flyer wrecked near Whiting twenty eight miles south of Sioux City at 10 55 Monday. Engineer George Coleman of Sioux City killed. fireman Oscar Larson of Kiron injured. brakeman John Thompson of Davenport injured. other crew injured. Train ran at 65 mph in rain and darkness. Engine toppled, mail car hurled, rescue swift. one passenger slightly injured.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Wealon
Whiting
mifles
Sioux City
George Coloma
Oscar Larson
Kiron
Ini
John Thompson
fremai
Northighth Street
Davinsport
tl Veter Parsons
Drouth Avenue
Minneapolly
Isaac Dryhull
Colemin
ile Weler
Sins City
Van Buren Kuatt
Onawa
Dayhud
birt
Terrific Storm of Hail Strikes Remsen Iowa
A severe hailstorm hit Remsen in northwest Iowa on Sunday, lasting about seven minutes. Hail varied from pea to hen egg size, driven by a west wind, damaging windows and storefronts. Farmers north of town reported heavy losses with cattle drowned and about one third of the growing corn crop destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Remsen
M. Dwight
Storm Lays Heavy Damage Across Plymouth County
Reports from Plymouth County describe a Sunday storm sweeping a wide area. Hailstones shattered windows and killed bogs while horses and cattle were injured. Flooding from LeMary to Seuey drowned livestock as Floyd crept over banks. Mink Creek near town was raging.
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Plymouth County
Grant
G gin
Predoula
Johnson
hailston
LeMary
Seuey
Floyd
Mink
Hailstorm Ravages Mareus Town With Wide Damage
A severe hailstorm lashed Mareus for twenty minutes, smashing hundreds of windows. Large hail measured up to 6 inches, striking west side buildings and gardens, with crops largely spared. A County Clerk’s family nearly poisoned by milk, and several injuries reported including a painter falling from a height. A farmer in Livermore was killed by lightning during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareus
Stanlay
C. W. Hoyer
Idd Grove
deing
Mr. Hoyer
Dun
J. 2
Conn
Tra Neal
Hughtning
Boone River Floods Webster City After Heavy Rains
The Boone River overflows Webster City as continued rain raises water levels and alarming damage is expected. Officials warn residents to evacuate and prepare for rising flood waters and possible property loss. Local authorities urge caution and monitor river gauges for further updates.
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Boone River
Boone
Webster City
flax experiments show imported seed outyielding home grown stock
Superintendent Owen Sheehan reports trials near Spencer on a Green ranch field where flax is grown from both home and imported seed. Imported seed from Britain Germany and Russia performed better in yield and quality, though a profit lack last year tempers enthusiasm. He and the company plan to continue work to boost local flax supply for the home mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Owen Sheehan
France
Sheela
Brinee
Gertoaty
Riel
Bheehan
Raymond Is Commander Head of Iowa G A R
The twenty ninth annual encampment of the G A R at Cedar Rapids completed most business Wednesday. A big parade followed by a camp fire gathering featured speeches by Gen John C Black Illinois Gov Cummins Congressman Lacey and others. Elected officers include Commander Col L B Raymond Hampton Senior Vice H C Newlands Center Point Junior Vice W C Tompkins Great Lake Medical Director H P Dudell Marshalltown and Chaplain O N Chaffee Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Iowa
G.A. IR
Cedar Rapids
John C. Black
Illinois
Cummins
Confrussiuar
Lacey
Col. L. B. Raymond
H. C. Newlands
Center Point
W. C. Tompkins
Gleat Lake
H. P. Duidell
Marshalltown
O. N. Chaffee
Mount Verng
Riddle Saga Ends with Bank Fraud Sentence
Allen Riddle, once jailed in Des Moines for embezzlement from the United States Express Company, pleaded guilty and received two and a half years in prison. His wife allegedly pushed his scheme, and he returned to the city after a year away to enlist her aid before being arrested while visiting.
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Riddle
Ganghr
Allen Riddle
Dew Moines
United States Express Company
wullty
uitentiary
Avaree
cit
Lin
nxw
Tolfe Tornado Leaves Town Bleeding In Wake
A fierce tornado struck Tolfe, north of Webster City, Saturday evening, killing Bing Lee. The storm ripped most of the town’s western business blocks, leaving buildings uprooted or destroyed within minutes. A loud storm accompanied the tornado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolfe
Tolfe
Webter City
Bing Lee
Re elected Dr Kennedy secretary of state board of health
In the nineteenth year Dr Kennedy was reelected secretary of the state board of health with J A McKeveen of Chariton named president and Dr Kennedy of Dod Mohien secretary. Matthew of Davenport elected president of the board of medical examiners. Depot closed at Stewart sparks local outcry over grounds of charter. Water high on Little Sioux River and tributaries with two to five feet depth in Bart Ona. Various railroad agents noted in region. Discovery of a buried black walnut coffin at Mason City linked to first child burial in AMnsoy City in 1855. Thurwyn burglaries involve gate tampering at Bove Towers with jewelry theft and bloodhounds on trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
State Board of Health
state land of health
J. A. McKeveen
Chariton
Dod Mohien
Kbiney
Des Moles
eheariat
Resale Olmsted
Eagle Grove
Mathey
Davenport
board of medical exam
ners
Little Sioux
Bart Onawa
WWinnia Central
An awa
Ullnois Central
Ankeepoh
Mason City
AMnsoy City
Iowa Veterans Encampment Opens in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa G A R department annual encampment opened in Cedar Rapids with a grand reception led by General Milo Sanity. John Lindt of Centerville presided at the encampment opening and addressed 12,878 in good standing with 1,164 new members added, 1,238 losses, and a net gain of 75 members.
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Cedar rapids
department of Towa
G. A
Cedar Naples
Gol
Milo
Wea
hedday makolng
John ‘Lindt
Cétinell Bilits
Rawiatiit Adjutanti
Nowaian phe
Una
John “Lindt
mander Lindt
Cherlas beet
fuster
neinbars
Lindt
Iowa
Dolliver
comrades iv
Sons of Veterans
Washington
G. A. Ay
thera
cofle
John CO, Blick
Illinois
Towa
Cummins
Iuney
Josioh Given
venti Aogni
Thaymond
Hampton
Newlands
Center Point
Woman's Re- Met
Mia
Jeune Ly Berry
Sank of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies
G. A. R—ill
Cedar Raple
Aasaata
New Catholic Purchase Leads Granville News and July Dulmidge Plans
Among our neighbors a Catholic buyout near Granville costs 25000 dollars. The Town Sheriffs Association plans a meeting at Dulmigge in July. Union fathers of Dos Moines discuss incorporating pay and shorter hours. West Presbyterian Church of Waterloo to hire Rev Dr Steiner as assistant pastor after informal acceptance of a teaching post at Grinnell Town College.
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Granviile
Town Sheriffs’ Association
Dulmigge
Union fathers of
Dos
Moines
West Presbyterian Church of
Waterloo
Steiner
Town College
Grinnell
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Plymouth
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government of
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hur
Wiju
FIRE
Joseph Gutsch
Fond du Lac
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Ttig
University of Chicago
Samuel A. Matthews
Northwestern Lindred
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Corentanta
William Tendricks
John J. Long
Apnemena Express
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Atlantic
Hannah
Olitlatensen
Christengell
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Bossy
thia city
Christense
Jack, Bossy
Bessy
Keel
RAYMOND
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Stewart
era
Grinnell & Mascatine Railraad
Jordan
Mississippi River
Cananehe
Thurwyn
Thorman
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