Tornado devastates towns with homes lifted from foundations
A violent tornado swept Predonia, Kansas, and Akron, Ohio area reports describe entire blocks wrecked, many homes uplifted, and numerous injuries. In Pricetown area a funnel storm struck Prairie Guilford and Pleasant Valley townships causing several deaths and extensive property loss. A separate cloudburst in Greenville, PA flooded streets two feet deep and blocked rail traffic.
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C. S. Harrin
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Prairie
Guilford
Pleasant Valley
Sloat
Peterson
Philip Starr
Wood
Greenville
Silver Corner Report Sparks US Action in New York
A Washington dispatch reports rumors that a corner in silver has formed in New York, prompting government measures to source bullion from England. Estimates place New York silver holdings in the tens of millions when bullion and certificates are counted, with the Mint director denying new offers in New York while confirming purchases in London and storage in New York and the West.
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England
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York
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Powder Plant Destroyed by Terrible Explosion in Senantom
A Consumers Powder company plant near Winton, Pennsylvania, was wrecked by a morning explosion and fire. In the corn er mill, glass, and packing rooms the blast caused extensive destruction. Three workers were killed and several injured. Nearby buildings suffered severe damage and some families narrowly escaped. A Burlington line train near Aurora and its fireman were killed in the wreck.
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Consumers Powder Company
Winton
Glassg Tte
Ree
Fremonts Windfall Reveals Government Overpayment
In 1848 John C Fremont was thought to owe the government 19 660 but a treasury audit shows the United States actually owed him 1 900 due to a bookkeeping error. A voucher mix up led to the debtor label, and a warrant for the back pay was prepared after the correction. Fremont fainted upon hearing the news.
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John C. Fremont
California
Fremont
Comptroller of the Treasury
Editor Rothacker Dead in Omaha
Rothacker former editor in chief of the Omaha Republican and son in law of the late S P Rounds died of consumption this afternoon in Omaha.
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Omaha
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Omaha Republican
S. P. Rounds
Mystery corpse found at union station case shocks Kansas City
Evidences of a ghastly crime found at Kansas City's union station this morning. A pine box containing a mutilated woman's remains was packed in charcoal and checked through from St. Louis last night. Police suspect the body was a medical student's subject and died within 24 hours.
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Union Station
St. Louis
New York Trade Sees Silver Import Shift After Legislation
New York on May 10 reports a rare week with no silver exports as specie exports reach 12000 dollars in gold alone and imports total 608000 dollars of which 15000 is gold and 590000 silver. An anticipated silver legislation is cited as the reason for reduced silver export and abnormal silver import.
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New York
Chicago carpenters wage eight hour battle in city
The old Master Carpenters' association challenges the new bosses union by forming a non union faction with agents across the U S and Canada. Government surveillance of Canadian imported carpenters accompanies pickets on old contracts. The new bosses gain members as old groups restrict material on cash terms.
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Old Master Carpenters’ Association
Canada
Courters'council
New Bosses’ Association
Old Masters’ Association
Family poisoned by mistaken soda ingredient at Bronwood
In Bronwood Georgia a wife and eight children fell ill after bread preparation when strychnine, used by mistake for soda, contaminated the mix. Four children died and doctors fear remaining victims including the mother may die from the poison.
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Augusta
Bronwood
George Johnsale
Australia Faces Greatest Flood in History at Bourke
Advices from Sydney report the April 18 flood on the Darling River at Bourke submerging the town to three feet after the embankment broke. Bourke is reportedly within a forty mile wide inland sea with many buildings collapsing.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Zelandia
Bourke
Darling
Rourke
Albany Bank Clerk Charged in $50,000 Defalcation
Albany May 10. The defalcation in City National Bank totaling nearly 50 000 is traced to George P. Whitney the bank bookkeeper who managed the overdraft system in collusion with a prominent Albany firm. Friends plan to settle the affair.
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City National Bank
George P. Whitney
Whitney
Bee Named One Pace Setter In Morning Mile
A report notes a runner named Bee posted a steady mile time with no break and strong pace yesterday. The feat occurred during an evening workout at a local track, highlighting commitment and conditioning by the athlete.
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Senator Jones Defends Silver Amid Senate Speech
In the Senate Jones of Nevada delivers a three hour defense of free coinage of silver amid debate on the silver monetary issue and anti-trust measures. In the House, tariff bill debate continues with amendments on duties, trusts, and a proposal to tax sulphuric acid. proceedings adjourn after divergent remarks and a brief exchange of accusations.
Gladstone Addresses Cobden Club on Free Trade Shift
In London on May 13, Gladstone spoke to the Cobden Club noting free traders have lost ground over 25 years as militarism and protection rise in the US and colonies. He warned bimetalism trends toward protection, praised wage gains under free trade, and predicted free trade would again become a universal charter of trade.
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Gladstone
Cobden Club
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United States
America
Great Republic
Free Trade American Party
England
Richard Croker in Rising Health and Confidence
In Wieswapen on May 12, the Tammany leader Richard Croker is described as better and having dispensed with his doctor, signaling improved health and restored vigor for the political figure.
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Wiespapen
Richard Croker
The Railroad War Across the Midwest in May
Curiously dated May 12 report describes railroads debating rate hikes and mergers. The Alton railroad defends a $3 passenger rate to Kansas City as a war measure while rivals consider raising rates to $y.50 for Council Bluffs and Kansas City to protect local traffic. The St Paul line slashes fares to Kansas City in concert with the Iowa Central, worsening the market. Santa Fe plans double daily vestibule trains Chicago to the Pacific, cutting Chicago San Francisco time by a day and reaching Kansas City in four hours.
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St Paul
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Vaux Nominated by Democrats for Congress
Richard Vaux was nominated by the Democrats this morning to fill the vacancy caused by Randall's death. A special election in the Third district will be held May 20. Vaux, a native of the city born in 1816, previously served as secretary to the American legation at London during Van Buren's presidency.
Senator Plumb Proposes Dollar Unit Mintable From Silver
Senator Plumb introduced a bill fixing the unit of value at a dollar to be coined as 412½ grains of standard silver or 258.10 grains of standard paid. Each form would be legal tender for all purposes. Owners may deposit silver bullion at U S mints to be formed into dollars or bars for their benefit without charge, subject to minimum values and separability of metals.
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Wasiigton
Plumb
United States
Germany's New Chancellor Addresses Colonial Costs
In a Reichstag debate Chancellor Von Capriyi says colonial policy must be nation-supported and not retreat from the stance. He notes no view change with office, aims to stabilize colonies, protect foreign and German rights, and suggests Europe may later require home pay. He warns against unnecessary east Africa commitments.
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von Capriyi
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Bamburger
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Jones Great Speech Boosts Silver Cause In Senate Debate
In Washington on May 13 the Senate debated silver coinage as Jones of Nevada argued for full use of silver and warned against limiting circulation. He forecast broad economic gains from silver and praised the birthright of silver in money while Arkansas’ Jones urged amending the bill to include unlimited coinage. House discussion shifted to tariff policy with McMillin proposing ammonia duty cuts and Butterworth urging protective tariffs amid wider tariff debates.
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