Omaha Cyclone Devastates City Killing Scores
Omaha received a devastating cyclone that left 200 plus dead, 1000s homeless, and millions in property damage. The disaster prompted Fort Crook troops and state forces to aid wreckage removal while a relief fund formed. Gov Morehead and Mayor Dahlman appealed for federal aid. Local rail line donations and city officials moved to accelerate relief efforts.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
A. m.Pitty
Morehead
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Ft Crook
Oma Neb
Dahlman
Ryde
Raton
Cornell
Nebraska
Woodrow Tary
Army Signal ‘Corps
Council Bluffs
Counil Bluffs
Terrehaute
Ind
Pra Rieton
Here
Union Pacific Railroad
Morebeac
Dublman
Death of Sam Uel Bromwell
Samuel Bromwell died near the university from pneumonia at age six. The body lay ready for his daughter from Colo49 who arrived this morning. The funeral is set for 9:30 tomorrow and interment will be at Mt. Comfort Cemetery. Deceased was an upstanding and honest man, mourned by many friends.
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Henry W. Grady
New York
Georgia
Tenover
Almot
Jana
Samuel 7. Bromwell
University of Pneumonia
Colo 49
Mt. Comfort
Brown Beauty Warefront at Hudson Hardware
Col B P Watson of Bentonville attended Hast for services at St Pauls Church with sister Mrs Clementine Boles. Albert Wood of Philadelphia visits H D Wood in Washington Ave with plans to stay a few days. Nile balance wale trees for sale 3 to 4 feet high by phone. Also a proverb touting success in selling.
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Hudson Hardwarec
Dickson St
Col
B. P. Watson
Bentonville
St. Paul's Church
Clementine Boles
Albert Wood
Philadelphila
H. D. Wood
Washington Avenue
Hon Abner Files Passes Away
Special to The Daily notes former Teraiary County official Hon Abner Files dies this morning after a long public career. He served three terms as county treasurer in the eighties and twice as State Auditor, later seeking a governor’s race. The obituary recalls his widespread recognition and a reflection on the value of photographs preserving history.
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One Wire Left Working Into Omaha
The American Telegraph and Telegraph Company reports one wire still operational into Omaha after a devastating tornado. The company says it will use the line exclusively for press distribution to ensure nationwide reach despite heavy losses.
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United Prews
New York
H. H. Brooks Iooors
American Telegraph and Telegone Company
Omaha
Last Great Tragedy of Life and Death in a City
An excerpt from John Temple Graves in the New York American laments the rush of modern city life. He contrasts dying in a great metropolis with choosing a quiet country town where neighbors offer gentle comfort in death. He questions charity and tenderness for the dying.
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John ‘Temple
New York American
The Meter Proposition and City Water Conservation
A letter from Kalamazoo official George Houston argues for immediate metering to aid water conservation and delay a costly new aqueduct. He notes Kalamazoo’s per capita usage and compares Fayetteville to show public benefit, and discusses motives behind local opposition while previewing advances in film technology.
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Kalamazoo
Fayettevit
Fayetteville
Governorship dispute in Arkansas courts seals Putrell gain
The Daily reports on Arkansas governors race where Putrell of Green County gains the governorship after Supreme Court ruling. The piece reflects on Robinsion’s resignation and Senate actions, noting upcoming lieutenant governor succession and historical potential of moving pictures in education.
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Supreme Court
Green County
Speeia
Little Rock
Arkansas
Oldham
Lonoke County
Marler Putrell
Priest
Robinson
Okan
Kovernor
Senate
Putrell
Jov. Oldham
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