Storm disrupts rail and telegraph lines near Chicago and Louisville
A major storm cripples wires and trolley service across the region. Destructive winds cause telegraph and telephone damage, isolating Chicago by telegraph. linemen race to repair a vast web of lines. Louisville sees a distillery stock blown down as high winds topple infrastructure. Communication is slowly restored.
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Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Ohio
Mississippi
Indiana
Ilinois
Chicago
Monon
Ind
Lakes
Postal Cable Company
Storms peak with torrents and 46 mph winds in Tennessee
In Chattanooga and Louisville the latest storm intensified Tuesday night with torrential rain and cyclonic winds up to 46 mph. Streets flooded, trees uprooted, and telegraph lines damaged as Tennessee river levels rise from the downpour. Telegraphs report cross currents and power outages in Louisville and disruptions to streetcar service.
Severe Winter Storm Cuts Chicago to Knoxville Telegraph Links
A sweeping sleet storm cuts Cleveland completely from Chicago telegraph and phone lines. Widespread outages report Chicago isolated with hundreds of broken wires. Knoxville reports very heavy wind and rain with sixty mph gusts causing major electric line damage. Evansville and southern Indiana see heavy rain and rising Ohio river tributaries. Chicago endures a severe blizzard with near twelve inch snow depth and two deaths.
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Chicago
Indiana
Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Pioneer Packer James Turner Dies in Chicago
James Turner a pioneer parker in Chicago has died aged unknown at an unspecified date report said. He was known for early packing work and helped shape local industry in the city.
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Chicago
James Turner
Parker
Naval affairs panel reports on Lessier bribery inquiry
The House Committee on Naval Affairs released findings on the Lessier bribery probe. The majority concludes no evidence of attempted influence by Holland Submarine Boat Co or others. Philip Dole acted independently to pursue potential gains. recommends forwarding testimony to the attorney general. The minority disputes the accusation of an attempted bribery but agrees with other conclusions.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Lessier Wibery Charg
Hat
Philip Doleis
Holland Submarine Boat Company
Committee On Naval Affairs
House
United States
Bill of Slayden Provides Plague Mission and Aid
Washington bill by Representative Slayden Texas authorizes a three officer medical commission from army and navy to study bubonic plague on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It carries a $50,000 appropriation to aid Mexican authorities in stamping out the disease and preventing its spread to the United States.
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Slayden
Texas
Pacific
Mexico
Army
Navy
United States
Diplomats Seek Compromise in Venezuela Talks In Washington
Baron Sternberg arrived early at Mr Bowen's office in Washington on Tuesday and was joined by the British ambassador for a half hour conference with Venezuela's representative. They discussed continuing efforts to reach a compromise, with the British envoy departing first.
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Washington
Baron Sternberg
Bowen
Venezuela
States Admission Sparks Territorial Talks in Washington
In Washington on February 4 discussions centered on statehood for Oklahoma and New Mexico while proposing political union with Arizona until it reaches 300000 residents. Plans mentioned include admitting Oklahoma as currently constituted and potentially adding Indian Territory to Oklahoma in the future.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Indian Territory
Storm Decimates Chicago Wires Amid Rain Snow Freeze
A severe storm lashed Chicago on Tuesday causing extensive damage to telephone and telegraph lines. Rain fell then turned to snow and back to rain as a gale of forty miles per hour swept the city, freezing on the ground and disrupting communications.
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Chicago
Bank Robbery In Cambridge Captured By Citizens
The First National bank in Cambridge Illinois was robbed on February 4. Citizens quickly captured the robbers and marched them to the county jail where they await examination. No trace of the stolen money has been found.
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Cambridge, Ill
First National Bank
Tragic Domestic Shooting Ends in Suicide
Banks Miller shot his wife in Winston Salem North Carolina and then killed himself after a quarrel. Mrs Miller had left him prior to the fatal act and both died within minutes.
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Winston-Salem, N. C
Banks Miller
Miller
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