Tornado Devastates Herman Nebraska Trains Turn Hospital
A June 14 message reports Herman Nebraska destroyed by a tornado last evening. Ten dead seen near the railroad, with many injured. Blair physicians and a relief train administered aid. a school and a small dwelling survive on the town’s edge. The C M St P M&O flyer turned relief hospital, returning to Blair with about eighty eight aboard.
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Omana
Nes
Blair
Herman
Yerman
Chicago
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Onasar 2
Richards
Hopkins
Thomas Haynes
Missouri Valley
Kline
Herman Shoemaker
Clausen
Smallpox Case Reported in Omaha Health Board Acts
A young man from out of state, visiting Omaha for treatment, was found in early smallpox. The health board was notified, both young men were isolated, and the patient was moved to emergency hospital while the other remains detained awaiting developments. In a separate note, John Farley of Fairmont was declared mentally unstable after financial troubles and health concerns.
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Omaha
Health Board
John Farley
Fairmont
County
Drunken Farmer Loses Horse To Burlington Train Near Crete
A drunk farmer’s horse was struck and killed by a Burlington main line train at a crossing near Crete after the map allegedly guided the horse onto the tracks. The buggy remained in place with a keg of beer aboard, and the driver fled the scene once the accident was noticed. No injuries were reported to the man or passenger from the buggy. A trial over related damages mentions W B Drummond and others in Baltimore and Louisville proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Lincoln Police Close In On Runaway Couple Over Baby Waif
Lincoln police track the parents of a baby left on a doorstep at A. A. Lasch. A woman with the child was seen at a hotel in Cheyenne and may be the mother. A Denver man seeks his runaway wife and child, with Lincoln police close to unraveling the domestic melodrama.
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Lincoln
A. A. Lasch
Burlington
Cheyenne
Denver
Will Not Bury at Sea For First Nebraska Deaths
Governor Poynter receives word from Adjutant General Corbin that the War Department will not bury at sea. Outgoing transport ships will carry caskets and embalming services for First Nebraska volunteers who die aboard en route from Manila to the United States. Instructions cover San Francisco and Manila quartermasters and medical staff.
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Poynter
Corbin
Nebraska
Washington
W. A. Poynter
Secretary of War
Nebraska ‘Volunteer Infantry
United States
Manila
Quartermaster’s Department
San Francisco
H. C. Corbin
One Woman's Troubles After Death of Hastings Mother
The body of Warren Houck, son of Mrs Rachel Houck of Hastings, was shipped to Colby Kansas for burial. Grace, eight, the mother’s youngest child, has suffered multiple head hemorrhages from catarrh and the latest attack threatened recovery. The mother just returned from Omaha where she attended the trial of her two sons Will and Winfield, convicted of raising United States notes. Neighbors sympathize with Mrs Houck and her daughters.
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Warren
Houck
Rachel Houck
Hastings
Colby
Kan
Grace
Will
Winfield
United States
Mrs. Honeck
Timekeeper in Alliance Defends Self in Hoboes Assault
James Cockrell, Alliance timekeeper for a railroad office, shot two hoboes Mark Lee and Otto Held after being attacked on a street. He surrendered to the sheriff as injured suspects are reported to likely recover. A separate robbery at W E Jakway’s hardware in Kearney yielded revolvers and cash with a $25 reward offered.
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Alliance
James Cockrell
Cockrell
Mark Lee
Otto
Schuyler
W. E. Jakway
Kearney
Jakway
Jones Considers Ohio Governor Bid as Reform Movement Grows
Mayor Jones writes to residents he may run as an independent for Ohio governor if reform movement gains strength. Henry Black favors in his column a bold push for fame and vindication by changing course.
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Totzpo
Ohio
Jones
West Will Name Vice President
Senator Ww. B is reported to announce a candidate for vice president, signaling strategic steps ahead of the upcoming party convention. The unnamed source notes possible selections and political maneuvering within the West Will delegation.
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West
New Richmond Tornado Devastates Town During Circus Day
A June tornado struck New Richmond Wisconsin killing hundreds and injuring scores. The storm leveled the center, burned homes, and trapped people in wreckage as relief trains carried doctors and nurses from St Paul.
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New Richmond
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Portage
Wis
Nicatlet
Carroll
Stillwater
Apple River
Nicollet Hotel
Calash Bar
List of dead in Newman storm at New Richmond Wisconsin
Report lists recovered victims from the New Richmond storm with many names and ages, noting a total dead count around 200. Names include Abbie Williams, Walter Farrell, Mrs. Rose Brooke, Thomas Farrell, and Charles Reed, with several missing persons also reported. The scene includes burned bodies and victims buried in ruins.
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Eeoovard
New Richmond
Wis
Abbie Williams
Graviton
Ward Gould
George’ Stock
Willian Callahan
John Gillen
Shady
Walter Farrell
Bea
Eirens Jan
Boardman
Charles Reed
Thomas McChee
Ole Gunderson
Michael Hefferton
Brockhardt
Bernard
Josie
Essie
Cora Butler
Ofmaha Road
A. T. Cumberland
Patrick Wells
Timothy Noonan
Stillwater
W. W. Bixby
Tive
N. Hawkins
Patton
Carey
Dewey Adds Preference for Sailors’ Home Funding
Admiral Dewey will not accept a home for himself and favors using the funds for a sailors and soldiers home. A private message confirms this stance while the Dewey fund continues to raise money and awaits a decision on its disposition. Navy officials and friends approve, noting a personal wish to avoid a new home.
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Washington
Dewey
Home Committee
United States
Roberts
Dewey Fund
Assassination of Luna Reported by Aguinaldo's Guards
June 14 Manina reports unofficial but credible news that General Luna and his aide Lieutenant Ramon were killed June 8 at Aguinaldo's headquarters. A confrontation with Aguinaldo's guard led to Luna and Ramona being bayoneted. Luna, once a key Philippine leader, had opposed Aguinaldo, with dissent cited and peace envoys allegedly sent in opposition.
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Manina
Be‘ieved
Bej
Luna
Paseco Ramon
Aguinaldo
Ramona
Luna O
Jayna
Vilipinos
Supreme Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen Opens in Indianapolis
The AOUW supreme lodge assembled in the Indiana capitol hall with Supreme Recorder M. W. Sackett of Meadville pa leading discussions. The surplus fund and the adopted classification plan of assessment featured as key topics in the gathering.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen
House of Representatives
Supreme Recorder
M. W. Sackett
Meadville
Supreme
Lawton in ambush at Las Pinas engagement
General Lawton leads forces against a large insurgent force south of Las Pinas near Bacoor. American gunboats bombard rebel positions while land troops clash with riflemen and hidden sharpshooters. Sustained fighting lasts hours. Lawton attacks with battalions from the Fourteenth and Twenty‑first, suffering casualties but rallying to repulse the rebels.
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Manila
Lawton
Las Pinas
Twentyfirst Infantry
Cavite Viejo
Helena
Princeton
Montarey
Monadnock
Fourteenth
Scott
Fourteenth Infantry
Twenty-first Regiment
Merc
Twenty-first
Starr
Donovan
Connolly
Fourteenth Regiment
Ninth ‘Regiment
Zapote 3
Soexport
Lord
Wolseley
War
South ‘Africa
First Army Corps
Pacific
Alfred T. Smith
Thirteenth
VNI
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Gets Thanks for Troop Movements
General A Kimball of the U.S. Army in New York sent a letter of appreciation to Lyman McCarty, Assistant General Passenger Agent, praising the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for promptly moving troops over the past year. He notes many moves were on short notice and data were often unreliable, yet the line met expectations and earned commendation.
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G . Ree
Kimball
U. 8. Army
New York City
Lyman.McCarty
Baltimore. &. Ohio' S
New York
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Switzerland Enforces Compulsory School Attendance
A Swiss education rule fines parents for daily student absences with escalating penalties. If illness is suspected, a doctor is sent. if fraud is found, the parent pays the doctor's visit costs.
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Switzerland
Grain-O Coffee Substitute Gains Local Attention
A new grain based beverage called GRAIN-O is sold in grocery stores as a cheaper coffee substitute. It is said to be easy on delicate stomachs and suitable for children, with packages priced at 15 and 25 cents. The exchange also notes a wartime mood changing habits in Basawood Corners.
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Basawood Corners
Stora
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Claims Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer promising permanent relief from fits and nervousness after one day of use. It offers a free trial bottle and a $2.00 treatise from Da R H Kurs Ltd in Philadelphia and cites testimonial remarks about other remedies and consumer bargains.
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Dr. Kline
R. H. Kurs, Ltd
Arch St
Philadelphia
A Book That Should Be in the Hands of Every Woman
Mrs McKee Rankin renowned actress urges Peruna as essential for women. Her endorsement appears in Akron Ohio with belief in its value for female health and reserve.
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McKee Rankin
Hiiza ‘Wike
Iron Street
Akron
Ohio
Baye
Hartman
Columbus
Allen's Foot Base Powder Ad From Atchison Globe
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Base powder for feet claiming relief from tight shoes, corns, bunions, swelling, and sweating. It notes availability at druggists and shoe stores for 26e and mentions a sample sent to a LeRoy address. The Atchison Globe humorously remarks about local women.
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Allen
Alien
Olmeted
LeRoy, N
Laundry Work Made Easy with Faultless Starch
Ad promotes Faultless Starch to ease laundry drudgery. It claims best results with minimal labor and highlights a 10 cent large-package price available from all grocers.
Madeiran Madeira and satirical quips in Paris street scene
A fragment describes a Paris grocer’s Rua Rivoli sign advertising Madeira at varying prices. It mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a dubious joke about fortune favors some over others, noting social generosity triggers.
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Rue de ‘Rivoli
Paris
London
A Story of Sterility Suffering and Relief
Letter to Mrs Pinkham describes long infertility and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Coza Gilson from Yates Manitoba writes of back pains heavy menses and leucorrhea, prior medical help failing, then pregnancy following guidance.
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Dean
Purmksam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
Coza Gilson
Yates, Manistez
Mics
Medicine Revival Claims Wonders for Woman in Pennsylvania
A New Castle reader reports drastic relief after using the medicine described as effective against long term illness. She suffered since marriage with four births two miscarriages womb falling leucorrhea back and leg pains dyspepsia and nervous stomach tremors. She now enjoys life with no symptoms and endorses the remedy.
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Mars
Bannhart
New Castle
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