Destructive cyclone near Bijou Hills kills seven
A severe cyclone last Saturday near Bijou Hills 25 miles south of Kirksville Missouri killed seven people including Charles Peterson and six of his children ages 8 to 15 and injured two others likely to die. The storm also destroyed Aracoden church and a schoolhouse and damaged Creiger premises before dissipating along the Missouri river hills. The path measured about three miles long and 20 roads wide.
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Aracoden
Peterson Place
Creiger
Missouri River
Destructive Nebras ka Cyclone Hits Hamilton County
A May 20 report from Central City describes a severe cyclone in northern Hamilton county Nebraska causing 75 000 to 100 000 in damage. The track stretched 16 miles with 100 yard width destroying 15 dwellings, a church, a school, two bridges, barns, orchards and stock. Several families sought shelter in cellars with no fatal injuries despite many narrow escapes.
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Central City
Neb
Nebraska
Hamilton County
Windstorm Frightens Kirksville Residents Sunday Evening
A strong windstorm struck Kirksville Missouri on Sunday evening followed by two hours of lightning and rain. Several outbuildings lost roofs and a residence had its roof blown through. Fear spread as Prof Walman had predicted a statewide storm. Cedar Rapids Tama and Caddo also reported damage and tornado activity. Eighty prospectors are missing near Copper River Alaska.
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Kirksville
Here
Wreck most severe washout burdens Iowa line
A Chicago to Minneapolis train on three lines derailed near Link creek Iowa killing nine and injuring ten as a washout left the roadbed unsupported for 20 feet. The wreck caused telescoping of cars including mail baggage and smoker with several named victims. A second Texas wreck killed Eng John Ison and left seven cars in the ditch plus the engine. A third Texas wreck at Amarillo killed brakeman J P Brown and livestock cars overturned after a washout.
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Waterloo
Chicago
Minneapolis
Rock Island
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railways
Link Creek
E. L. Arnold
W. A. McLaughlin
Muskegon
Mich
R. H. Schwett
Alton
David Hale
F. S. Carpenter
St. Louis
Mr. Hawkins
Pullman
George Wainright
William Scholian
Whitesboro
Tex
Texas and Pacific
John Ison
L. H. Johnson
Amarillo
J.P. Brown
Pecos Valley
Here
Noted Kansas City Doctor Dies by Suicide in Home
Dr. Richmond Cornwall, 88, prominent Kansas City physician, shot himself at his brother in law Dr. J C Whittier's home after leaving a note blaming financial despair. He leaves a wife and child. History links him to several sensational cases in St Louis and Kansas City during the 1890s and 1900s.
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Kansas City
Richmond Cornwall
J. C. Whittier
St. Louis
Maude Bonesteer
Cornwell
Herbert
Cornwall
Ika Woods
Michigan
Floating coal boats aid ships at Mission Rock
The U S collier Zaria is out of commission and will be converted into a floating coaling station near Mission Rock with Brutus to supply warships. Transport Shermeng sails to the Philippines with coal preparations as stores and freight move to Manila, while ships like Aztec carry 100 tons of freight for Manila.
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San Francisco
United States
Zaria
Brutus
Missions Ro Ck
Govtrment
Rock
Philippines
Manila
Orient
Puebla
Zealandia
Fast Run From Honolulu Reports Steamer China
The steamer China arrived from the Orient and made the Honolulu run in 5 days and 17 hours. She left Honolulu three days after the transport Solace and has over 200 passengers. General King is not among them and no late news of importance is brought.
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San Francisco
China
Honolulu
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Royal Blend
Grocers
C. M. Proctor
Sadie » Harness. Repairing Co
Herbert Campbell
Kandy Kitchen
Lowney
Gunther
South Dakota
Iowa
Missouri
Kirksville, Mo
Jured
Lowa
Cedar Rauids, Ta
Tama
Patnado
Caddo
L. T
Katy
Seattle
Wash
T. B. Rarinson
Akland
Cal
Copper River
Alaska
Olis
Zawita
Mission Rock
John B. Mike's
Telephone
Garth, Howell & Webb
Nagasaki
New York
Adrian Iselin, Jr
Scarsdale
N. Y
Coverack
Paris
Bryan Water, Ice, Lightland
James & Castles
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