Tornado Rips Minnesota Cities Killing and Wrecking
A devastating tornado struck St Paul and surrounding areas on August 23 killing fourteen people including Viola Robinson and George Kwetson in St Paul and Richard Hilgedijk in Minneapolis. Property losses reach about 2.56 million with vast damage to the Tivoli theater and Empire Theatre plus wholesale districts and Elm trees at Lafayette Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Viola Robinson
George Kwetson
Lorin F. Hokanson
Minneapolis
Richard Hilgedijk
St. Louis Park
Albert Ohde
Anna Hayde
Hedgerchild
Waconia
Gustav Moye
Fred Moye
Hubert Lihmar
Hutchinson
Fred Gross
Mrs. Gross
Dalas
Charles Moye
Fred Picha
Stillwater
Minnesota
Bluffs
Mississippi River
Wabasha Street
Empire Theater
Tivoli
Third Street
Wabasha
Sibley Streets
Pioneer Press
Tornado Kills Two at St Louis. Fifty Hurt in Storm
A tornado of small proportions but extreme fury swept the North St. Louis residence area, killing John Ellington and Mrs. Margaret Beal and injuring about fifty. Property damage estimated at $100,000. Injured include Jacob Harmeste with a dislocated shoulder, William H. Linham with a cut, Howard Patterson with serious cuts, Girt Wood Powinski burned by live wire, James Crosby with a broken hip, and William Ditchauer with leg and arm fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
North St. Louis
John Ellington
Margaret Beal
Jacob Harmeste
William H. Linham
Howard Patterson
Girt‘Wood
Powinski
James Crosby
William Ditchauer
Injuries Reported After Collision Names Include Fouche and McCullin
William Fouche and Louis McCullin suffered broken legs, Hermen Sauerwine age ten had arm injuries and crushing damage, with grim prognosis. William Bigger was bruised along with W. H. Largan cut and bruised, and T. A. Sommers also bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fouche
Louis McCullin
Hermen Sauerwine
William Bigger
W. H. Largan
T. A. Sommers
Fatal Wind Rips Willow Lakes Area in South Dakota
A severe hurricane struck northeast South Dakota around Willow Lakes and Bryant, killing Erickson of Willow Lakes and Mrs. H. Schilling of Bryant while injuring L. B. Smith and 25 others. Willow Lakes suffered total destruction of buildings including churches and a depot. Bryant also suffered major damage with a brick store collapse.
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Willow Lakes
Watertown
S. D
Erickson
H. Schilling
Bryant
Myr.ard
L. B. Smith
Chilling
Hamlin County
Great Northern
Methodist
Mary
Japanese Cruisers Sink Russian Novik Off Sakhalin
The Japanese fleet Chitose and Tsushima attacked the Russian cruiser Novik near Korsakovsk, Sakhalin Island. The Novik was stranded and partly sunk on August 21 after heavy damage. Tsushima was struck once but quickly repaired with no casualties on either Japanese vessel.
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Washington
State Department
Griscom
Tokio
Sakhalin
Chitose
Korsakovsk
Sakhalin Island
Tsushima
Novik
Takhashi
Navy Department
Miners Driven From Black Bear Claim by Telluride Party
A Telluride citizen group including mine managers forced Black Bear Mining miners to exit the shaft in Ingram basin Silverton. Four deported men were ordered to leave the neighborhood as alleged pernicious agitators for unionism. All deportees are Black Bear stockholders, with the party arriving after a long mountain walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Colo
Telluride
Black Bear Mining Company
Ingram Basin
Black Bear
Peek-a-boo waists headline this year’s fashion
The column notes that peek-a-boo waists dominate this year’s styles with bold silhouettes and playful detailing. It highlights designers and trendsetters shaping the look and suggests styling tips for modern wearers.
Ballards Horemound Syrup and Other Home Remedies Ad
Odd mix of patent medicine ads and a bank heist note. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup priced 25 points, 50 points at Riley’s Drug Store in Aurora. Also Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Herb ine touted with claims. Alert about a counterfeit $10 note in circulation and admonition on political bribes.
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Ballard
Price En
fc.Riley’s
United States
A Matter of History on the Pioneer Limited
The St Paul Road pioneered electric train lighting in 1888 and set a standard for traveler comforts. It built the world famous Pioneer Limited with unmatched luxury and car beauty. A man’s self-inflicted head wound is noted as novel only because he survived.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
St Paul Road
Herbine touted as quick liver relief and health booster
An advertisement extols Herbine as a fluid tonic improving blood flow and curing biliousness indigestion and nervous headaches. A Checotah agent testifies after two years of illness a dose after meals restored health. The ad notes a 500 price and Riley the druggist as seller. It also mentions English press dubbing the Marquis of Anglesey aNapoleon of finance for debt.
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G. L. Caldwell
Agt
M.E
Checotah
Ind
Riley
Marquis of
Anglesey
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets offer relief
The ad touts Chamberlain's tablets as the best stomach and liver remedy sold at Riley's Drug Store. It claims to cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve appetite and regulate bowels with a regular 250 size per box. A Hawaii legislator recently jailed for conspiracy to defraud the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Chamberlain
Port Arthur Fight Rages as Japanese Press Norther Front
Reports from Che Foo and St. Petersburg describe Japanese forces pushing toward Pigeon Bay and attacking Port Arthur with heavy bombardment. News notes holdout by Russian garrison amid fierce clashes and rumors of Oku reinforcement and the Novik sinkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che Foo
Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Oku
Vladivostok
China
Rain aid curbs Montana forest fires in Kalispel region
A heavy Aug 22 rain in Kalispell Montana ends a ten day forest fire siege in northern Montana. Stockmen rejoice as water holes revive though hay and grain crops gain little benefit. Forecasters expect more rain to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispel
Mont
Montana
Desperate Trio In Fatal Stoppage At Main And Francis
Roy Crites was shot and killed at Main and Francis streets in St Joseph Missouri. C.W Hudson was perhaps fatally wounded in the same encounter with Jeremiah Collins a watchman who had been assaulted by the pair. Collins is hospitalized with a shoulder wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Roy Crites
Main and Francis
Bis Pal
C. W Hudson
Jeremiah Collins
Crites
Collings
Elevated Railway Employes Vote to Strike
New York August 23. Two locals of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with the Interborough Rapid Transit company voted nearly unanimously to back their leaders if a strike is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brotherhood
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Interborough Rapid Transit ,Company
Tragic Lynching Shocks Cedartown Community
Cedartown Georgia on August 23 reports the lynching of Jim Oliver a 13 year old girl Levina Reeves identified him as her assailant Oliver was shot near the girl's home then dragged into town and burned on the public square authorities investigate the mob action and note the victim was a local farmer's son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedartown
Levina Reeves
Jim Oliver
Buckeye Pile Ointment offer relief for piles
An advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment as a cure for piles with relief soon after use. It lists prices and the retailer Riley's Drug Store. A note hints at a kerosene-based hair growth preparation claimed by Mr. Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabler
Phoeas
Riley’s Drug Store
Violent Diarrhea Attack Cured by Chamberlains Remedy
John A Patton of Patton Alabama credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a rapid cure after a violent diarrhoea attack. He says a 20 cent bottle and three doses sufficed and calls it the best bowel remedy, with Riley the druggist selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John A. Patton
Patton
Ala
Riley
Press mix of health ads and quip about judges
In a sluggish liver, HERBINE improves bile flow to restore liver health and banish drowsiness. Price 50 pts at Riley's Drug Store. A federal judge ruled the press may critique a judge. Also notes on worms in children and WHITE'S DREAM VERMIFUGE priced 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
White
Acker's Blood Elixir Promised to Cure Blond Diseases
An advertisement from Riley's Drug Store touts Acker's Blood Elixir claiming to improve complexion and health by curing blond diseases where sarsaparilla fails. The copy promises a positive guarantee for every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acker
Riley
Train Kills Two Crossing Pedestrians Near Ben Clare
Sioux Falls reported an Illinois Central passenger train fatally struck a buggy carrying Robert Cogswell and Thomas Thayer as they attempted to cross the tracks near Ben Clare, east of Sioux Falls. The collision occurred instantly.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Illinois Central
Robert Cogswell
Thomas Thayer
Ben Clare
Here
Storm Strikes Northern Missouri Damaging Crops and Buildings
Severe rain and wind swept through northern Missouri including St. Joseph on August 22. The storms caused notable damage to small buildings and fruit and corn crops while soil remained dry in many areas, with rain later expected to benefit the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Missouri
Fire damages Nubian Paint and Varnish plant in lightning strike
A lightning fire at the Nubian Paint and Varnish plant in Chicago caused about 75000 dollars in losses. Explosions of oil and varnish tanks endangered firemen with five firefighters and one volunteer overcome by gas and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nubian Paint and Varnish Company
Japanese Torpedo Boat Spurs Shanghai Tense Harbor Scene
Aug 22 Shanghai awoke to a Japanese torpedo boat passing Woosung and moving upriver toward Shanghai as the US destroyer Chauncey followed. The Japanese craft anchored near the Cosmopolitan dock amid Russian repairs on the Askold, with the Russian Grozovoi also refusing to leave. Consul General Goodnow warns China cannot protect foreign settlements and plans a joint consular meeting to safeguard foreign interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Woosung
United States
Chauncey
Cosmopolitan Dock
Askold
Grozovoi
Taotai
Goodnow
China
Russia
Moki Tea Claims Quick Heal For Digestion and Skin Aid
An ad for Moki Tea promotes relief from indigestion and constipation and claims a perfect complexion with a money back guarantee. Riley's Drug Store sells the herb drink for 25 and 50 cents. A separate note praises St. Louis for a major world fair fire with no loss of life, while mentioning thirty black cats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley's Drug Store
St. Louis
Modern cattle dipping plant opens for quick service
To the Shippers and Stock Growers of the West. Grand Island Nebraska Union Stock Yards Co. announces a new modern dipping plant for cattle sheep and horses. They offer fast dip service and reasonable rates for feeders, inviting buyers to visit. Dated 22 6m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stock Yards Co
Grand Island
Neb
Eagles Kill Cow Carry Away Dog in Garden City
In Garden City Kansas on August 23 three eagles attacked and killed a cow belonging to Aaron Whitson. The birds also picked up and carried about twenty five yards a dog weighing thirty five pounds before dropping it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Kan
Aaron Whitson
Japanese Avoid Direct Assault on Liao Yang, Move Toward Mukden
Movements around Mukden suggest Japan will press for engagement near the city rather than attack General Kouropatkin at Liao Yang. A small clash occurred on the Motien pass road, seven miles east of Liao Yang, but results were minor as rains render lower ground impassable and the main Japanese army falls back to the hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Kouropatkin
Liao Yang
Motien Pass
Quiet Summer Evening Traced in Port Arthur
Residents of Port Arthur recall a rare calm summer evening as heat eases and streets feel unusually peaceful, bringing reflections on daily life and local routines.
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Port Arthur
Aokers English Remedy Promises Quick Cough Cure
An 1890s ad claims Aokers English Remedy stops a cough at any time and cures the worst cold in twelve hours or money refunded. It lists Riley's Drug Store as seller and prices at 25 cents and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, H, Andrews
Springfield
Ackarr
Ds Hooker & Co
Buffalo
R. L. Kile
Central Pharmacy
Riley’s Drug Store
Notice of Final Proof by Montana Settler
Department of the Interior Land Office at Helena announces that a named settler has filed notice of intention to make final proof for the NW A and NEM land parcels in township 6, range 8, west, Dillon district. witnesses from Jackson, Montana include Route Homain Curtis Harrison Martin Butch and Frank X. Carrier. The proof will be taken before Geo W French, Clerk, District Court, Dillon on December 20, 1904. Frank D. Miracle, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Geo. W. French
Dillon
Mont
Eaid Land
Homain
Curtis Harrison
Martin Butch
Frank X. Carrier
Jackson
Frank D. Miracle Register
George W. French
George H. Howard
Nwi
Montana Meridian
Joseph C. Metlen
Jamea L. Jones
Marmaduke Gist
George R. Vance
Melrose
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Land Office
Magoilhoire Maihoit
J Seep Mailhoit
Uclide Gauthier
John Cloutier
Amede Bessette
Bannack
Frank D. Minacar
Notice of Publication for Henry McNinch Land Claim
Department of the Interior Lana Office Helena Mont August 5 2004. Henry McNinch has filed notice of intention to prove his claim before U S Commissioner L J Price at Dillon Mont September 20 1904. He holds H E No 8013 for the SW NW NW Rec 23 Tp 138 R9W. Also named are Charles I Norris John Downing James L Fleming Ernest B McNinch all of Dell Mont. Frank D Miracle Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Lana
Helena
Mont
L.j.price
U. 8
Dillon
Henry McNinch
Charles I. Norris
John Downing
James L. Fleming
Ernest B. McNinch
Dell
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Polaris
Notice is given that A Pyle of Polaris Montana filed intention to make proof on desert land claim 5065 for Lots 1 and 2 in section 28 township 58 range 12 west MM before Gov W Hrench Clerk of the District Court at Dillon Montana on Tuesday September 20 1904. Witnesses are Milton Hays Thomas Mulany Albert Ziema and George A Pyle all of Polaris Montana. Frank D Miracle Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States
Helena
Mont
Uth A. Pyle
Polaris
Kyas
Gev. W. Hrench
District Court
Dillon
Montana
Milton KK. Hays
Thomas J. Mulany
Albert Ziema
George A Pyle
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Desert land claim notices filed in Montana in 1904
United States Land Office Helena announces two desert land claim filings in Madison and Dell counties. Koras Wincett of Dillon seeks 320 unsurveyed acres with irrigation proof due September 20 1904 before Clerk Geo W French. Witnesses include Paxton Guidici Early Hoffman Minaote. Mitchel J Martinell of Dell files for Lot 3 Rec 4 and other lands with proof due September 20 1904 before the same official. witnesses Patterson Patterson Martinell Stenson all of Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Koras Wincett
Dillon
Mont
Madison County
Geo. W. French
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Wacouta
Kitson
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Union Livery Stable
Lafayette Park
South Dakota
Novikis
Riley’s
Aurora Bank
Hawaii
Ian
L. F. Andrews
Des Moines
Iowa
Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis
Portland
Aoker
Gatarrh
Ely
Catarre
Rey Fae
Uwlasese
Mitchel J. Martinell
Dall, Mont
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Monebr
William (. Patterson
John C. Patterson
Elmer M. Martinell
William Stenson
Frank D. Minaoux
Desert Land
James W. Patterson
Said
Bart Hungate
Joseph M. Dowling
Frank O. Minnone
Morrison's
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