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Newspaper
Fort Smith Elevator
Location
Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1883
Page
2
Destructive tornadoes and hail and wind storms are reported nationwide. One person is killed in a city where a marshal named Butler held off an arrest attempt.
Trial unfolds with four defendants linked to the murder of conductor Jed. Prosecutors describe a coordinated plan and present preliminary evidence as the case proceeds.
The writer describes 100 to 200 year old mission buildings, their thick limestone walls, and varied construction. The journey from San Antonio to the Rio Grande includes climbs of mission fronts, visits to the Alamo, springs, and people like Mrs Murphy and Miss Jeannie Gardner. They mention Fort Smith connections and travel across the Rio Grande into Mexico observing rural fringe life.
After support in Atlanta Georgia observers recount a solemn scene. E Compere and Dr Br rand lifelong friendship framed a moving eulogy on a departed friend. Monday services continued with Dr Ray editor delivering a melting sermon and Dr William delivering eloquent remarks. The audience lingered as farewells were offered and memories lingered with tears.
Reports from the 414th dispatch describe a destructive Missouri tornado striking Kansas City and nearby towns. Buildings blown down, several killed, many wounded, with Cole's circus tents undisturbed yet one wagon crushed killing a boy. Oronogo destroyed except for southern dwellings. six dead. Webb City damaged but no fatalities. Joplin and Carthage escaped major injury. storm followed Spring River Valley, causing widespread damage and livestock losses. Estimated property losses exceed 200000 in Kansas City and 49000 in Wyandotte County.ames Reid and child killed near Wyandotte. five dead at Brookfield. ten plus wounded. Liberty and Missouri City also damaged. A separate Michigan cyclone hit Sturgis.
Mrs. Hannah S. Grant mother of ex President Grant died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Mary Corbin’s residence in Jersey City. She was five years old.
Ward McConkey, 19, was hanged in Pittsburg Pennsylvania on the sixth. He protested his innocence with his last words, Good bye ye murderers, as the sentence was carried out.
The Arkansian praises Serrae newspaper for polished editorials and consistently filled columns with varied local and general news. The tribute notes skilled journalism and the paper's well-run reputation as one of the best in the state.
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