Cyclone Swept Kansas City Leaves Destruction
A deadly cyclone struck Kansas City Missouri at five pm. The narrow path destroyed about twenty buildings and caused three fatalities including Mrs David Reed and a boy crushed by a wagon. The storm from Wyandotte crossed Armourdale and hit the bluff near Dripp street damaging many homes and a $141000 St Peters Church. The mayor called a public relief meeting for affected residents.
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Kansas City
David Reed
Joe Burns
Stock Exchange
Holmes
Thirteenth Streets
Witte Sieben
Wyandotee
Armourdale
Lenoca
St. Peter’s Germany Society
Terrific Wyandotte cyclone ruins county
A Kansas cyclone crossed the Kansas river near Munele at 430 pm and roared northeast through Wyandotte county leaving death and destruction. Mr Mathews and his infant son survived after being carried over 300 feet. Mrs Smith and a hired man were injured but survived. Mrs Reid was killed and Mr Reid gravely injured amid wreckage. four children escaped unharmed.
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Wyandotts
Kan
Wyandotte County
Kansas River
Munele
Didth
Wees M. Mathews
Wyandotte City
David
Leasant
Mr. Reid
Reul
Browns Iron Bitters Cure Cited by Chicago Man
Mr Soderstrom of 2 W Indiana St Chicago says Brown's Iron Bitters cured him of dyspepsia after all else failed.
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Soderstrom
Indiana St
Chicago
Brown
Wind Storm Rages Through Liberty Area Damaging Homes
A severe southwest wind storm swept Liberty Maine and Liberty Missouri last evening, killing no one but injuring Capt. Thomson and damaging houses, fences, and trees. Philip Trader's store roof was blown off and Wm Jewell College suffered partial unroofing. E D Bells brick dwelling was demolished while several farm houses near by sustained serious damage.
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Liberty
Philip Trader
Wm. Jewell College
Tornado Wrecks OnoexoGo Missouri Town
A tornado yesterday leveled OnoexoGo Missouri destroying every house in the town. The storm lasted about fifteen minutes causing serious and irreparable losses with several injured but no fatalities reported. A train from Joplin has departed with medical and other assistants.
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OnoexoGo
Joplin
Lynching and fire news from the South in late May
A report from Sukeverone Louisiana details a mob uproar after a shooting death involving M. Hutchins and Lyon, with Hutchins wounded and held for jail. The piece combines notes on a Texas arrest, vigilante action, and a Dodge City dispute over an ejectment from Fort Ford County seeking legal remedy.
Disastrous fire destroys Bertram Moeller and Truggerbett warehouse
A morning blaze at 8 o clock wiped out the wholesale grocers Bertram Moeller and Truggerbett. Origin suspected in the liquor department. total loss estimated at 07.0 percent with stock over 100000 and insurance totaling 90000 on stock and 750 on furniture. Firemen saved the United States courthouse and post office building from damage. Some safes were opened and contents damaged, though papers likely intact.
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Avuerix
Bertram, Moeller and Truggerbett
North American
Philadel
Royal
Liverpool
Alma
Slartford
National
United States
Mormon Educational Scheme Targets Fort Cameron Buildings
Sary Lake Utah Mun The Fort Cameron buildings deserted by the military have been bought by church officials who aim to move them to the Territory as an educational institution akin to a university under Mormon control. The plan seeks a land grant and irrigating rights, with grounds beautified by shade trees. purchase price was far below the $159000 needed for duplication, drawing public concern over the impact on taxpayers.
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Sary Lake
Utah
Fort Cameron Billdines
It University
Women in Massachusetts Gain New Employment Avenues
The Globe reports a surge in female work with Harriet Martineau’s 1850 scene of seven occupations transformed to 24 branches of industry in Massachusetts. It notes 251,115 women earning from 1150 to 5000 dollars annually, excluding homemakers. Also cites 73,000 super focus women, rendering striking figures.
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Bowron. Mast
May M
the Globe
Massachusetts
Harriet Martineau
Thieves Nabbed After Horse Theft Near Porest
In Porest Missouri last Sunday night two horses were stolen from Wm Rethi one mile south of town. After telegraph alerts pursuit followed leading to a clash where one pursuer was killed. The horses were recovered and the chase continued with one suspect still at large. The county court offers 200 dollars reward for each similar offense.
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Porest
Wm. Rethi
Upba
Reithi
Riot at Glen Mary Rail Yard Leaves One Dead
May 14 in Cuarraxnooga Tennessee a bloody riot broke out at Glen Mary on the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. Four black minors attacked Wa Conners a Chattanooga resident mortally wounding Doe Heaps after firing four shots. Conners was unharmed and the assailants were captured.
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Cuarraxnooga
Tenn
Glen Mary
Cincinnati Southern
Conners
Chattanooga
Chris Duer
Doe Heaps
Overy and Chamomile Pil’s Cure Highlighted in Drugstore Note
A fragment from Holman in Christianaburg Virginia mentions Penson Overy and Chamomile Pills as a cure for Neuraicia with a dose noted at a druggist. The text is partial and unclear but points to a medicinal preparation offered locally.
Tragedy at Harvey's Chapel Ends in Shooting Near Clainesville
Reports from Rock Arkansas indicate a shooting during Friday night worship at Harvey's chapel in Clainesville. W. W. ton was wounded by a bullet entering his back. Clinton Hartsee is believed to be the shooter, unsettled by a prior dispute with Houston. Both men are well connected. Clinton is at large as authorities investigate motives and identify any arrests.
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Rock
Ark
Greene County
Harvey's Chapel
Clainesville
W. W.ton
Clinton Hartsee
Houston
Clinton
Cieten
Deor
Tragedy on the Wabash Tracks Near Deny
A man named William Williamson, about 50 from Kentucky, was killed by Wabash freight No 9 eastbound about one mile west of Deny station after a night of drinking. Witnesses reported severe injuries and a pistol found near the body, with rumors of foul play circulating as investigators examine the scene.
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Mestoo
Vaemgeen
Williameon
A. Haley
Kentucky
Quarrel Over Whiskey Ends in Fatality in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis a long quarrel among Isaac Baker Montgomery and Scott Seay and their families culminated after drinking. Seay struck Baker with a fence picket, fracturing his skull in three places and crushing facial bones. Baker cannot survive. Montgomery and Seay are under arrest.
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Patel
Indianapolis
Ind
Isaac Baker
Haker
Montgomery
Scott Seay
Baker
Seay
Old Man
Lim
Former Governor Jorwel Washburn Dies in Puiapecrnia
Ex governor Jorwel Washburn died Saturday near noon at the Hotel in Puiapecrnia after two weeks of medical treatment for kidney disease. He was attended by Dr. C Weir Mitchell. His brother W I Washburn of Minnesota had stayed until Friday evening. The patient suffered a sleepless night and died from heart failure shortly after dictating a letter.
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Puiapecrnia
Covernor Jorwel Washburn
C. Weir Mitchell
W. I. Washburm
Minnesota
New York
Bits
Portland
Unsanitary Jail Cells Taint City Building Report
A report to the First District Court details appalling jail conditions in Lone Lake city facilities. Cells on the upper floor contained a filthy pile of refuse including rotten meat and excrement, allegedly left for over a week. Two other cells were similarly filthy with prisoners occupying them.
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Lone Lake
First District Court
Etty Jal
Appointment of Judge Edwin P. Hammond to Supreme bench
Governor Porter appoints Judge Edwin P. Hammond to the vacancy on the Supreme bench. Hammond, a native of Indiana aged 48, served as a gallant and meritorious officer from 1861 and rose to colonel. He resides in Reveslaer, Jasper County, and is highly esteemed by friends and neighbors.
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Indian Spots
Lad
Porter
Edwin P. Hammond
Supreme Bench
Woolf
United States District
Hammond
Indiana
Govenor A. A. Hammond
Reveslaer
Dasper County
Lavember declares success with Trowe's from Hitters
Fragmentary OCR notes show Me J J Lavember of Galatia Illinois praising a purchase from Hitters fur Trowe's. The readable text confirms satisfaction with the product or service though details are incomplete.
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J. J. Lavember
Galatia
Eaye
James Gilfillan Resigns Presidency of Mutual Trust
May 14 New York report says James Gilfillan ex treasurer of the United States became president of the Mutual Trust Company of New York. He and other directors including Boutwell Bowdwell Haines and Perot resigned amid unresolved control and ownership questions about the institution.
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Stine
New Youk
James Gilfilan
United States
Mutual Trust Company
Trust Company
George 8. Bowtwell
Massachusetts
Treasury
Henry Haines
the Provident Life and Trust Co
Philadelphia
Boutwell
Harvey
Perot
Gilfillan
Sidney DeKay
Tes
Institut ” ‘ ‘Weill
Divorce Granted in Theresa Fair versus James G Paty Case
In Vilaints Nev May Is the divorce suit Theresa Fair versus James G Paty proceeded in district court. A general demurrer was sustained and the court set private hearings. A decree of divorce was granted with custody of three minor children awarded to the mother. The eldest son stayed with Senator Fair. A separate note mentions business transfers involving Brunswick wine and Yellow Jacket stock.
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Vilaints
Nev
Theresa Fair
James G. Paty
Mesick
N. Stone
Stone
Ction
Virginia Theresa
Alice
Charles
James Fair, Jr
Senator Fair
San Francisc
Brunswick
Sharon Party
Grant to go to England as Tehuantepoo ship railway agent
Fragmentary report notes General Grant heading to England as agent for the Tehuantepoo ship railway with no money involved. Other items mention health authorities in Memphis and immigration trends in April, including arrivals in Baltimore Boston Detroit and New Orleans.
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Grant
Wanwington
England
Tehuantepoo Ship Railway
Washington
National of Health
Memphis
Mis-saaippi River
New Orleans
Baltimore
Boston
Detroit
Levon
Minnesota
New York
Wassamagt
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Crop Reports Across States Highlight Varied Harvest Outlook
A correspondent’s field notes from Southern and Central Illinois through Missouri describe late spring conditions. Illinois wheat is two weeks late and may yield up to million bushels. Missouri corn looks promising. flax sown heavily in Bates, Henry, Cass and St. Clair counties.
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WaLsur
Lilimeis
Soa
Missouri
Bates
Heary
Cass
St. Clair
Tragic Hanging of Young Cooper Joseph Geal
On May 14 Sy Lawn a young cooper Joseph Geal hanged himself with a clothes line at his sister’s home near Nith and Rutgar streets. He had been visiting for three weeks and showed no signs of distress before the act. His sister Mrs Williams and her husband attribute the tragedy to domestic troubles.
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Sy. Lawn
Joseph Geal
Owrteans
Re.dohn Willams
Nith and
Rutgar
Jeul
Ateerman
Treasury notes and coin details released in Wiatietos report
The document outlines U S treasury holdings including gold silver and United States notes. It lists silver dollars fractionals and bullion values with figures such as 11 051 505 and 1M .814 287, noting notes and coin counts.
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Wiativetos
Unite States
United States
Weocnsecesiee G
Reeves Fatal Shooting During Farm Quarrel
In Pratricide Kentucky on May 14 a quarrel between two farmers over corn planting depth led to a shooting. One man pulled a pistol and shot his brother in the left breast just above the heart. The wound is very serious.
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Pam, Ky
Morniwo
Reeves
Hile
Illinois resident dies suddenly during trip
A longtime city resident died suddenly at 6 00 AM Saturday while traveling toward Virginia. The deceased, who had lived in the area for ten years, left behind a wife and daughter.
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Virginia
Obscure Local Notice From Diamond Industry Segment
Fragmentary OCR text reveals a damaged local notice possibly about diamond, ore, or letter forms, with unclear names and dates. readable fragments mention ORTOP Vers and a field or period, but core facts are missing.
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Auten
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Kansas City Mail
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Peoria
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Daly
Tantia
York
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W. Arnold
Awent
Upper Alton Station
U Alton Station
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Hamilton
E. H. Goulding
Jeweler
Vhird and
Pinsa Streets
Ana
Crown
Household
Eldredge
New Kemington
Davis
Domestic
Enalies
Nes
Nw Cor. Third and
Piasa Sts
Goulding
Adenomia
Lord & Thomas
Lil Hick
Whipple & Smiley
Real Estate & Loan Agents
INS. CO
North America
Hartford
Phoenix
Franklin
German American
North British and Mercantile
London
Com. Union
Lancashire
Manchester
Eng
Continental
Girard
Grens Falls
American Central
Fireman’s Fund
Western Assurance Co
Mutual Benefit Life, of
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N. J
Traveler’s Life and Accident Ins. Co
Over
Alton Nat. Bank
Gines
peLe
aMit
Smiley
F. K. Nichols
12Th St
Lota
Ba Whipple & Ley
J. H. Ferguson
Godfrey
Willpile & Miley
Lee
At & Bargin
Madison County
Monticello Seminary
Dela Plain Farm
Langa
Harry Tayior
Ik Pooms
Downey and Market Car
Yor Kent
Rome
Bele St
Seventh Et
Pete
Whipple
Belle Street
Pas Q Fifth Street
Veargis
Kyrie
J W. Panxinson
Phia
Seouamneenen
Greensboro
Ala
Jd. Marios Sims
Darbys
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Sacee
NT Lauro
Alexander H. Starmans
Georgia
F. Denms
D.D
Church
the Strangers
Osited University
S.cewad Haven
Lr University
M. E. Church
Pakedy Haradin
Chad
2Rilin & CO
China
C.M. Crandall
Whird Street
Positk
C. C
Pinesone
W. G
Toilet Sera
Ewer and Basin
Ull
Just
C. M. Crandall’s Crockery Store
Ant Ere
Lor & Ae
Ekleber Rogers’ Bros
Brothers Triple Pirate Table Kalves
Third Street
Belle Alton
Tll
C. M. Crandall
Crockery
New and Beautiful
Orr
Belle Alton, Ill
Marts
Alnst
Bi Ronal
Manewal,Lanzge & Co
Jyédwet
JA. Byrie
Wyandotte, Kansas
At Liberty
Orenege, Mo
General News
Louisiana
Texas
Bossier
Ile
James
William Fetterman
Indian Territory
James Fetterman
Lyon
Abbbeville
D. C
Dodge City
Kaa
Yin H.A . Ee
Short
Beebe
Ford County
Wwomen
Charch
Tiey
Washburn
Mermeon
Pater
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Immigration
Mangedian
Neces
Soca Oi
Snes
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