Destructive Southern Tornadoes Ravage Towns and Plantations
A severe cyclone roared through multiple southern towns and plantations on Feb 20, killing dozens, injuring many, and blowing down houses and railroad sections from Caveg Georgia to Leeds Alabama. Reports tallied casualties across North and South Carolina and Georgia with widespread destruction and missing residents.
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Kerr
Reese
Mastin
Wade
Bradley’s Sea
S.C
W. H. Shatterworth
Edgefield Nty
9. C
Columbus
Cranxsville
Tenn
West Lusenring coke mine explosion claims lives
In West Lusenring near Uniontown Pennsylvania a massive mine blast at the Connellsville Coal and Tron Company coke ovens killed and injured workers. Rescue efforts recovered twenty bodies by noon while survivors described a chaotic scene as fire damp deprived air and darkness. one man Balsie escaped miraculously guiding a companion who later died. Coroner Batton and local residents reported on the grim aftermath and search of the shaft.
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Comnenisvirte Pa
West Lusenring
Uniontown
Connellsville Coal and Tron Company
I.c
Eva
Dicksley
Caie
Balsie
Lot
Balsiey
Micheel Risks
Batton
Devastating Ohio Valley Gale Causes Flooding and Losses
Report from Louisville and Evansville describes the worst gale in memory sweeping the Ohio River valley. High winds, freezing sleet, and rising water flood Louisville's Point area with hundreds at risk. boats unable to reach submerged homes. Dozens feared dead, with widespread damage across Indiana and Illinois towns including Paducah.
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Curcaco
Daily News
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio Valley
Coma
Courier-Journal
Devan
Ohio
Evansville
Ladiga
Ala
Amberson
Cave Springs
Gailford
Larkin Fitzgerald
Charles Ware
Carro
Ills
Ill
Paducah
Charles Carley
Senate debates and passes Militia Arms Bill and banking currency
The Senate moved to pass an arms and equipment bill for the militia while debating currency for National Banks. It approved a measure directing the Interior to verify indemnity lands for railroads in Iowa and fixed court terms for Northern District of Iowa. The House then tackled agricultural and military academy funding, the Post Route bill, and inquiries on Northern Pacific land claims.
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Vasniveros
Senate
of the Interior
Iowa
Allison
United States
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Sewell
Pugh
Plumb
Treasury
Wasuincton
Cullom
Mississippi River
Long Island
Morgan
Car Plumb
Butler
Coke
Harrison Ingalls
Bayard
Beck
Marrill
Aldrich
McPherson
Dibrell
House
West Point Board of Visitors
Secretary of the Interior
Northern Pacific
Secretary of State
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Stewart
Texas
Springer
Ardeman
Dreadhead
Hassel
Potter
J. 8. Wise
Virginia
Morrison
Committee On Ways and Means
Belford
Wasurreron
Ransom
George
Oy Morrill
Relief progress and Senate actions across the Ohio River
The War Secretary reports steady relief supplies for Ohio River sufferers with $400,000 unspent from Logan’s bill. Congress considers an inspector of livestock and meat shipments, while dispatches discuss the Arctic steamer Resolute and British gifts. Dakota statehood plans advance, and Worthington dies in Washington.
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Secretary of War
Ohio River
Logan
Senate
Jesusinry Frelinghuysen
United States
Great Britain
Lowell
von Eisendecker
Associated Press
Herr Lasker
Owever
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Bismarck
Committee On Commerce
G. D. Wise
Virginia
Mary
Washington
New York Post Office
Department of State
Eugene Schuyler
Greece
Senate Committee On Territories
Dakota
Thomas Worthington
Ohio
Thomas Worthingtom
Mae Veneer
Pakota
Des
Foster
Madrid
Alicante
Spain
James R. Partridge
Partridge
Brazil
Lima
Congress
Harrison
Are female detectives ever regularly employed in New York?
In New York Sa a superintendent of detectives says women are not trusted in crime work because they are unpredictable and easily influenced. An experienced manager notes some women work as reception attendants to guard wraps at society events, but male detectives would be insulted as guests if seen in the ladies room.
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New York Sa
Biesides
Mia
New York Times
Cura
Danielsonville
Conn
Yenkes
Ptarximander
Intern in aims blamed for life's repeated failures
The article argues that misguided internship goals contribute to persistent life failures, claiming that expectations set by training programs shape outcomes. It discusses systemic issues in career guidance and the impact on personal development and long term success.
Allen's Long Balsam Praised By Astoria Doctor
Mr. H. Mooney of Astoria Illinois writes that Allen's Long Balsam has sold for fifteen years and sells better than any other cough remedy, giving general satisfaction. It is highly recommended by prominent medical men here.
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H. ©. Mooney
Astoria Iils
Allen
Wedics
Wells Richardson Co Growth and Global Reach
The Wells Richardson Co firm rises from Wells Wells era to global reach with Kidney Wort Diamond Dyes and other preparations. Edward Wells manages finances, A E Richardson wholesale trade, W J Van Patten chemistry, and Henry Wells and F H Wells office duties. The piece highlights energy integrity and balanced leadership behind a model partnership and rapid expansion.
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Henry & Co
Waterbury
Burlington
Edward Wells
A. E. Richardson
W. J. van Patten
Wells, Richardson & Co
Henry Wells
F. H. Wells
House of Wells, Richardson & Co
Fragmentary Proverb on Self and Fate
The line appears as a religious or moral maxim urging personal effort and accountability. It emphasizes doing good for oneself and acting against one’s own self-destructive impulses. No clear attribution or context is provided in the snippet.
Hereditary Taints and Rheumatic Cure Anecdotes
A Rochester column discusses hereditary traits in humans and relays Mrs. Carrie D. T. Swift’s account of rheumatic trouble inherited from her parents, her recovery using Warner's Safe Rheumatic Cure, and praise from photographer R. H. Furman. It cites testimonials and broad claims about cures and hereditary removal of traits.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Carrie D. T. Ewift
Warner
R. H. Furman
Furman
Arkansas
Woman’s Cook Book Praise and Patent Remedies Ad
A reader thanks E St John G T P A for a women’s cook book praised for plain recipes and quality publication. The page also advertises Carter’s Little Liver Pills Glycerine Salve Dr Sanford’s Liver Invigorator Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic Ely’s Cream Balm Beeson Pares Raven on Coins Rough on Rats and other patent preparations with prices and claims of quick relief.
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Ely
Joan H. Semmens
Stepney
Conn Menmans
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Caveg
Georgia
Woodward
Willsboro
Palkion
Rooexiveman
N.C
Pedee
Wellington
Columbia
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John Murray
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Wm. Searing
Joe Banks
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Garey E. Mace
Henry Wilson
Connellsville, Pa
Wind and Water
Public Lands Committee
Oregon Central Foreign Affairs
Carlos Aguero
Key West
Fla
Senats
ROUSE
Oansey
Germany
Wende Phillips
McComas
Hevue
Alaska
Committee On Education
Hatch
Burlington, Vt
Che Chambiete
Ae Sona Kennedy
Musn
Jules
Piso
Brownx
J. P. Allen
St. Paul
Minn
E. St. Saux
Chicago
Carter
Hesler
Garan
Dr. Sanford
Dr. Bigelow
Beeson-Pares
Kieney
Crin
Petroleum Re Sa
William
C. H. Ward & Co
Des Moines
Celeora
Ream
Hayfever
Drugetetsks
Owege
Osa
Uncle Sam
Winchell
Uzefa
Pearl St
New York
Ferrett, Acurt
Pearl Street
N.Y
Tlaon
Ea Viel Wontar
the Printers’ Journal
Mississippi Valley
Sarnia
Journal
Kansas City Weekly Times
Times
Kim Street
St. Louis
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S. Pittsburgh
Hall
Neryin
Herve
Sores
Rilioutsness
Costiver
Richmond Med. Co
Stontenhoreh & Co
Hors& Mai
Mark
Hops and Malt Bitters Co
Detroit, Mich
W. N. U. Des Moines
L. & S Schnbon Atk CO
Boston
Mase
Welle
Emmert Proprietary CO
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Aden Eas
Omwest
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Decatur, Ills
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Quinli
Brown
Fresh Tower CO
Decatur
St.louis, MS
Chicago, Ill
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Warren, Pa
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