Tornado Toll in Northwest Texas Rises
A Dallas special reports a northwest Texas tornado last night killing Mrs Mary Wagley her daughter Anna and George Anthony at Moran and injuring others. One man and a woman die at Putnam while a cabin is carried into the Brazos river with three drowned. Wrecked houses and damaged crops across Rackelford and adjoining counties raise the death toll and wire communications are down as crews seek details.
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Mary Wagley
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George Anthony
Moran
Putnam
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Texas & Pacific
Crescent
George Sommers
William Apps
Storm Death Toll Grows Across Texas and Missouri
A Houston based dispatch reports numerous fatalities from severe storms across Texas and Missouri. Names of the dead include Wall Perry in Harrisburg and several others with places such as Ruby and Sunset noted. Widespread property damage to crops and homes is reported with injuries and fatalities among residents, including a 14 year old boy.
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Wall Perry
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Allen Dennis
G. W. Mason
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Goldthwaite
Luther Rudd
Allie Dennis
Mia
Joe Griffith
Alex
Delhire
Ruby
John Mullet
Tornadoes Hit Mills County and Wichita Falls Area
A May 6 tornado near Bear Mountain Mills County destroyed five houses and killed George Maron. a child died or is dying, and EK Behooker’s family also suffered fatalities and injuries. The Rayburn home was destroyed with four injured. At Halliday Station a tornado demolished the school and several buildings, injuring teacher Sam Horton fatally and Henry Riggs with a broken arm.
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Houlliday Station
Sam Horton
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No Mail Service on the Yukon
Report from Dawson notes seven horses drowned at a Yukon crossing when the Huyton river rose and jammed the mail stage route. Driver Bur wash and four passengers escaped. The river crested twenty feet and blocks mail flow, with all Yukon services suspended until the river opens.
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Victorious Japanese Swarm Attacks Port Arthur
A May dispatch reports Port Arthur cut off by land as Japanese forces debark behind the port and occupy the railway line. Telegraph lines severed and Mukden communications halted. Vice Admiral Skrydhoff travels to assume Far East command but cannot reach Port Arthur.
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War Dispatches from Feng Wang Cheng and Port Arthur
Paris May 6 The St Petersburg correspondent reports three Japanese columns advancing toward Feng Wang Cheng nine miles from the city and notes Ellott Islands received reserves and ammunition. Port Arthur passage remains free. fighting near Feng Wang Cheng anticipated within hours as Japanese forces land to erode Kuropatkin rearguard and press toward Port Arthur.
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Port Alameat and West Coast Peninsula Waves Reported
A dispatch reports landings and operations on the West Coast of the Lice Tung peninsula and at Port Al ame with updates on movement near Petersburg and Petersburg area ships.
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Cenuul News
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Landing of troops on Line Tung suppression detailed
A Kiogula report from Tokio on May 6 describes naval action at Line Tung, with sailors advancing in heavy tide, a bombardment to distract the enemy, and Japanese forces wading ashore. Commander Kutueka led the red squadron as the transport mission reached Ling Tog base.
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Republicans of Colorado Conclude Unified Delegation Clash
Party leaders report Colorado Republicans are united after a contentious state convention. The narrative highlights a slate of delegates and alternates, with emphasis on party discipline, calls for vigilance against fraud, and a pledge to support administration reforms highlighted by Kamadeye and Marae vel. Local tensions referenced include protests and the role of the Denver delegation in shaping the GOP stance.
Convention Sows Platform Support Amid Turbulent Delegation
Delegates gathered to adopt a party platform led by Denver candidate Jon Mayer and Governor Peabody. The convention emphasized defeating opposing candidates and rallying for the party line with commitments to support key figures and fight in the upcoming May 27 election.
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Springer
Republic
Jon Mayer
Denver
Ethene Ypeech
Big Purpee
Con Denjert
Ciovernor Peabody
Yoon
Renaseny
Casmyeortien Foscbies Holbert
John W. Pyaioger
Peever
Mayu i
Wright
Weld Saat
National Officers Take Full Charge
Officials assume full control as district court proceedings move forward. Jargon-filled report lists names and roles with unclear punctuation, noting jurors and cases before the court and a May street incident resulting in arrests and a fatality during civil unrest.
Negro bishop refuses to sing America in Chicago talk
A Chicago discussion at the Episcopal conference features Bishop Turner stating the United States Supreme Court will not change the nation by law. He argues emancipation and equality should come from reform within the church and society rather than forced assimilation. The talk reflects tensions over race and citizenship in America.
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Coueley
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General Pflug Reports on the Petszvo Landing
General Pflug reports to St Petersburg on a landing near Petszvo with Japanese troops occupying positions near Cape Dennat and Port Arthur defenses. The Japanese reportedly landed about May 4 and focused on fortifications while Russian resistance and rail links faced disruption amid Chinese reports of enemy advances. May 6 dispatch notes encampments and shelling near Petsewo and Port Arthur, with troop movements observed and a disrupted rail system impacting Port Arthur's defense.
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Wireless Telegrapher Exhibit At World Fair Incident
Report covers the World’s Fair exhibit by a wireless telegraph company showing system operations under presidential oversight. An incident at an Admin building wing referenced as a reception point for officials and guests details a disruption surrounding the transit of attendees.
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Im Porrest Wireless
Francis Ta Keey
Uffies
Prancia Ary
Ehlef
Landing of Japanese forces at Port Arthur details emerge
Petersburg dispatch reports details from the general staff on the landing of Japanese divisions at Port Arthur. About 86 000 men were mobilized with 40 000 or more landed that evening amid street orders calling Admiral Togo to seize warships from Port Arthur.
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Witteoeft
Bort Arthur
Japanese Rogue Lands Near Peteawe In War Report
A May dispatch from Petersburg indicates a Japanese rogue landed near Peteawe. Lai reports say the unit moved with heightened activity, and authorities say 19,000 men are preparing for further operations and supply lines.
Port Arthur service reduced to 1600 men in case of emergency
In Port Arthur the service has been cut to 1,600 men and documents, weapons, and held guns removed to Mukilteo. In Kentucky Louleville a court in Breathill county heard that Martin Seile Vie murdered J 1 Marrum accepted a plea of mentemee instead of a full Gow trial.
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Breathill County
Connecticut Democrats set slate for St Louis convention
In Martford Connecticut on May 6 the Democratic party chose fourteen delegates to the St Louis convention. They pledged to vote as a unit for Al ton HB Parker for president.
Means Hight to a Finish in Topeka Strike Talks
Topeka May 6 striking machinists given until Monday to rest their prices with the company. General Manager Mudge rejects union propositions while asserting trains will run and vacancies will be filled. Buckalew vows to win the strike with support from other trades, noting possible boiler makers’ sympathy.
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Washington
Tod
Buckalew
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Striking Workers Leave City as Negotiations Continue
In Hones City on May 6 tensions ease as strikers depart town and talks with the railroad company proceed. Many workers head east or to Mexico while nonunion labor swells the shops. Officials hope old employees return and violence remains limited amid ongoing flood relief and water supply recovery.
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4 Journal
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Southern Pacific train hit by severe hail storm
The limited train of the Southern Pacific near Welsh Louisiana endured a severe hail storm that shattered windows and damaged the carwork. Passengers were panicked and several suffered facial cuts. J Kohm of Houston sustained serious injuries from flying debris.
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