24 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
1
A powerful cyclone raged through South Dakota, southern Minnesota, and Wisconsin, severing communications and leaving multiple fatalities with many more missing. As rescue efforts progress, officials fear the death toll will rise while reports from other areas continue to arrive.
United Press reports indicate four known dead in Minneapolis-St Paul area with others missing after a violent wind storm and tornadoes swept through South Dakota, southern Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dozens of boats were overturned on lakes, some drownings confirmed, and towns such as Watertown and Itta texted hit hard as wires were down and communication cut off.
Washington reports Zacatecas has fallen to the Constitutionalists with reliable word from Tampico. The city has been under rebel control since June 19, and San Luis Potosi is expected to follow as a rebel-held area. General Aguilla at Tuxpam intercepted three million rounds of ammunition for Huerta from a German vessel at Puerto Mexico.
Local forecast calls for thunder showers this afternoon and tonight. Cooler conditions arrive Thursday with fair skies and lower temperatures.
Chicago reports universal wire blackout across Minneapolis and St Paul and nearby towns. By nine o clock the A T and T line was restored and immediately handed to United Press Associations for distribution of news of the terrible tornado. First word of the disaster reached Chicago via UP wire as plates were swept by the storm.
A massive blaze at a six story hardware building in Manchester N J June 24 sparked by exploding ammunition discharged bullets and oil barrels. Firefighters battled the flames after a first outbreak seemed under control with a second explosion blowing out a wall and injuring several people as guests were moved from nearby hotels.
The local hospital reports an unusually busy period with most cases being surgical. Superintendent Miss Buse notes the nursing staff is stretched but capable, only a few registered nurses needing to be called in. Wards and all departments run to capacity this week.
Thirty fishermen are missing after a swarm of small boats was engulfed in rough territe waters. Rescue efforts report limited hope of survivors as officials tally the dead and missing amid the dangerous Baltic conditions near Frederishaven.
President Wilson denies pardons to the convicted leaders of the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Union linked to the dynamite conspiracy. He grants commutations freeing Michael Hannon Frank Painter Fred Mooney and William Shupe who have already served part of their sentences. Former president Frank M. Ryan must report to Langanworth tomorrow.
Berlin June 24 A biplane crash during a faulty landing killed Lt Kalbe and badly injured his passenger Capt Ruff. Aviator Aussen, a famed German flyer, set a new endurance record by staying aloft for eighteen consecutive hours.
Reports describe a sensational case in Spring Creek where a sixteen year old girl was abducted by an Italian man who traveled with her on an afternoon train. Witnesses saw them near a field before boarding another train toward Erie. Local police were alerted as the couple disappeared with no trace found by today.
Belgrade reports King Peter abdicates citing ill health as the cause. The action was announced this morning and the Crown Prince succeeds him on the throne.
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