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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1909
Page
1
A massive late spring storm battered the Midwest from Illinois to Tennessee, killing at least twenty people in Chicago suburbs, Missouri towns, and Arkansas regions. Buildings collapsed, vessels sank, and widespread property damage followed as the system moved toward Michigan and Wisconsin.
A tornado near Cullen, eleven killed and twenty five hurt with fourteen seriously injured as the town of about 500 is leveled. Help reached Golden at daylight while searchers found a five person family dead along Kings river. Arkansas reports indicate up to half a million dollars in damage.
A deadly outbreak of tornadoes swept through Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, and Missouri causing hundreds dead or injured and widespread destruction. reports say towns were wiped out and fifty to a hundred homes damaged as wires fell and communication failed across the region. recovery efforts face delays as officials tally dead and assess losses.
A tornado last night destroyed most buildings in Alton Massachusetts killing several people and injuring around fifteen. Rescue crews search for survivors as officials assess the damage in West Plains and nearby areas.
A severe storm hit Chattanooga to Nashville causing hours of blockage to railroad, telegraphic and telephonic lines. Property damage reported along the line with injuries and livestock losses. Ho gs were killed at several towns including Kernener, Charleston, and Etewah, and a pool hall was blown into a river at Iskdale.
A local theater troupe, PUP UE DN POP NEP eR ata IN TENNE Seb, unveils a new show with a four person cast. The group emphasizes experimental puppetry and live music to open at the Seb venue this month.
A Mammoth Springs Ark telegram reports a tornado passing eighteen miles east last night killing eight people and injuring many. Names listed include KF Sanders and wife and daughter, George Whitworth and wife, Robert Frost and wife, and Miss Holland among others. many houses demolished.
A cyclone four miles west of Hartzell, near Birmingham, leaves four dead and many injured. Morgan county reports confirm a tornado path with Danville also struck. Among the deceased are two telephone operators. Full reports expected later.
A tornado swept eastern Giles County injuring about forty and killing twenty. Bee Springs village, sixteen miles southeast of Pulaski, was reported totally destroyed as the hard hit area suffered extensive devastation.
A fierce windstorm across Kentucky caused ten thousand dollars in damage to Latonia race track and fifteen thousand dollars to Latonia town. The ticket office shelter sheds and fifteen stables were destroyed while grandstand benches and building roofs were torn off. A streetcar waiting room was blown apart across the street.
Reports from all sections of the state indicate severe frost damage last night. The entire cherry and peach crops and much of the apple crop were blighted, affecting fruit production across Utah.
Fragmentary input mentions weather related notes and dates in April with unclear names and details. The readable text references beads of snow and a possible forecast. No verifiable events or entities can be confirmed from the fragments.
Flood warnings issued for Oh Valley as stages rise to 3 feet above flood level. Heavy rains and three inch rainfall blanket the region along the Allegheny. In Braddock a 12 inch snowfall was followed by a cloudburst submerging areas. Two deaths reported, total four from yesterday's storm. nine injured and about 50 buildings damaged or blown down by 67 mph winds.
In Denver on April 24, farmers battle a killing frost threatening the Coalo-t rade fruit crop valued in millions of dollars. Charcoal fires glow across valleys as every available man, woman and child is pressed into service to light and replenish to defend the harvest.
A violent storm swept through southern Illinois and Indiana causing multiple deaths and injuries. William Garner farm near Texas City Illinois lost his house with Edgar Overton and family killed along with an employee Daniel Tall ing. A girl Camille Overton is fatally injured. In Watson Illinois mining camps suffered deaths and injuries as the Little Wabash river rose rapidly and widespread damage occurred.
Fragment gives a belated gate opening at a parade near Belazz with a young child attendee and a North district setting. Details are incomplete, but event context suggests a local community parade moment captured by a gate malfunction.
Sir Robert Read, former premier, tried to land at Western Bay for a party rally but was met by a hostile crowd supporting Edward Morrie. He was pushed into the water but unhurt, climbing into a rowboat and returning to the steamer. The episode reflects fierce local political tensions in Newfoundland.
Senate debate centers on creating a US Court of Customs Appeals with a presiding judge and four associates to review Board of General Appraisers decisions. Nine circuits would host sessions. salaries for nine general appraisers rise to 9000 dollars. McCumber backs free lumber amid tariff debate and conservation aims.
The Hague reports joyous celebration across the kingdom as Queen Wilhelmina's daughter is born at 7 o'clock. The birth affirms Holland's independence, with crowds cheering despite rain, flags unfurled, and trumpets sounding in the capital.
April 30 crowds packed Hager as streets lit up for the honor of princes. Queen Wilhelmina rested in the day and, reported to be pregrooning, plans to nurse the princess starting tomorrow.
Washington April 30 The Senate Finance Committee reports a substitute for the Payne tariff with a maximum 23 percent ad valorem on all rates after March 1 1816 and allows the president to apply minimum rates to countries with equivalent concessions. A 5 cent coffee and 10 cent tea duty is established. The president may appoint a tariff commission to gather information as needed.
San Francisco April 30 a superior judge issued a training order to stop April salaries for Detective William J Burns and his assistant The order returns May 8 in a suit by Patrick Calhoun and the United Hart roads over a raid on the office of the president of the United tail roads The filing claims the city lacks a regular appropriation fund to pay these salaries and assigns duties to the Pelle department
A Chicago Morning Journal Special reports the April 30 debate on prohibition between Milwaukee Mayor David Rose and Albion College President Samuel Dickie. Rose argued against prohibition citing social dangers and limited church support, while Dickie defended prohibition citing social harm from alcohol and moral decline.
Reports describe Tevfik Pasha finally forming a new cabinet to govern the empire with a list of ministers led by his appointment as premier. Amid tensions police seized arms and bombs intended for a fanatical outbreak, while relief efforts by American missions continued for Armenian-Turkish massacres in Adana and surrounding areas with donations and calls for more aid.
In Porthind Oregon on April 30 officials deny a Titanic struggle for control of Lolo Pass or rights of way. J P O Brien of the Harriman lines says activity aims to preserve existing rights, not wage a new contest with Oregon Railway and Navigation and Northern Pacific.
In Detroit on April, Dr. G K Boya jian a Armenian shot and fatally wounded his wife and a man during a police court arraignment. He then aimed at his wife again, missing once and puncturing her hat. Journalist Joseph L. Kramer earned as a safe room to save the woman.
In Wheeler County two men connected with Maize Creek Land Livestock and Lumber Co received fines for unlawfully enclosing 20009 acres of public domain. Hemiricks sentenced to 5090 and Steiner to 2100 after trial in Portland. Judge Purdy Heeigue resigns from the United States district court. temporary appointment but opposed by Senator Nelson.
An immigrant, described as the indicative philosopher, was turned over to immigration authorities and immediately sent to New York for deportation to Britain.
Armenians insist Moe liom attacks aimed at Constantinople and claim the coordinated uprising began within a hundred miles of Alexandretta. They argue the forces could not have originated from Adana.
The state department signals improving conditions in provincial Turkey as American dispatches from Constantinople and Hadjin indicate reduced disturbances. Officials note that effective action against offenders is needed and armored cruisers North Carolina and Montana are due to reach the troubled area in about ten days.
Constantinople April 30 Mehmed the sultan of Turkey in khaki dress leads a procession with a small retinue through the city streets accompanied by several officials of his household as part of a formal outing.
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