14 May 1886
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1886
Page
1
Scattered reports reflect a turbulent period with strikes in Chicago and Prindise, deaths from accidents in Brainerd and Dublin, and political shifts including a vote against capital punishment. Military and international notes mention Turkey, Britain, and assassinations, while horse racing and diamond industry updates add lighter notes.
Cyclone roars through Odell Illinois wrecking seven stores and a hotel, trapping two children beneath debris while telegraph lines fail and reports spread of strong winds from Rockford to Peru Indiana. A second account from Odell notes $60,000 in damage with buildings leveled and telegraph outage. Other cities including Cincinnati and Bloomington report similar storms with hail, uprooted trees, and downed lines disrupting eastern communications.
In a deadly storm sweeping Kansas City, the death toll rises with 29 confirmed killed. Congress debates railroad free passes, oleomargarine laws, and rail liability while Missouri gains a budgetary advantage in river and harbor appropriations.
A deadly tornado struck Kansas City Missouri on May 11 around 11:20 am, ripping through Lathrop School area and nearby factory buildings. Dozens of children and workers were killed or wounded as debris collapsed walls and roofs, with search and hospital efforts ongoing.
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