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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Evening Post

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1896

Page

3

Deadly cyclone devastates Sherman Texas and Howe

A fierce cyclone struck Sherman at 4:80 PM, wiping out the western end of town and causing a large death toll with estimates between thirty and forty. Ten bodies were found in a creek, hundreds displaced, and rescue operations ongoing as fear and grief spread. Howe, Texas also reports a quarter mile wide path of destruction with eight killed and multiple structures damaged.

Rotary Fort Worms Tex the Gazette Sherman Western Union Sherman Court House Moore Building South Square Post Oak Creek T. F. Ely B. Berge Frank Ryan Mound” 8 Here Samuel Bass Howe Gouch

Havoc in Sherman Leaves Sixty Dead and Hundred Wounded

New details from Fort Worth describe extensive destruction after a Sherman cyclone. Estimated 60 fatalities and about 100 injuries with over fifty houses wrecked. Notable losses include residences on Fairview and Washington avenues and several listed individuals. Relief funds raised at the courthouse total around 3,000 dollars with a county relief committee coordinating aid and outside help arriving from Denison and neighboring towns.

Fort Worts Tex Sherman Fairview Washington Avenues L. F. Ely J. C. Stalter Pat Mattingly James Falls Cyclone Insurance White Otto Baldinger I. L. Burns Johnnie Grover John Ames J. S. Shearer Luke Montgomery William Hamilton George Anderson Mary Belle Jenkins D. L. Pierce Tom Dave Herring James Walker Nora Nicholson Lucy Ballinger Charley Cox Mary Lake Jim English John Taylor Katy King Captain Ely Court House C. H. Smith C. B. Randall C .B. Dorchester George Murphy Grayson County Denison Howe Bostwick John Irvine Captain Berge Mr. Shearer

Tragic McDonald Fire Kills Mother and Five Children

A two story dwelling on the Patterson and Santess lease in McDonald Pennsylvania burned, killing Mrs. James Cadamire and her infant. Five other children were severely burned, with little hope for recovery after an oil can explosion and kitchen fire.

Mcdonald Patterson & Santess James Cadamire

Big Business Next Fall

R G Dun reports in mid May that uncertainty from crop prospects and the presidential race keeps orders and production restrained. If this cautious stance continues two more months, a brisk late-year surge could occur. current activity shows less overall business, some gains in boot and shoe making, and dull iron and steel in Pittsburgh.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Pittsburg United States Canada

Holmes Letter Details Deaths of Mia Connor and Emeline Cigrand

Chicago police decoded H. H. Holmes letter claiming criminal operations killed Mrs. Julia Connor around Christmas 1891 and Emeline Cigrand in May 1892. He alleges Cigrand came to him from Dwight Illinois and says a hotel on North Clark Street run by Arthur S. Kirk housed the operation. He denies selling her remains to any dealer.

Mia. Connor Miss Cigrand Chicago Badenoch H. H. Holmes Holmes Julia Connor Emelie G. Cigrand Dwight Ill Wilmette North Clark Street Arthur S. Kirk George

Stay of execution for Windrath delays hanging

In Curiaco May 16 Judge Baker granted a 21 day stay to Joseph Windrath, who was to be hanged for murder. He will be tried for sanity. if sane the sentence proceeds Friday June 5, else he is to be committed to an asylum. A deputy informed Sheriff Pease and the court filled with anxious spectators. Alfred OC Fields, who murdered Mrs Ellen Randolph, robbed her of $40 and set bed on fire, was hanged for his crime, dying with religious fervor.

Curiaco Joseph Windrath Baker Windrath Carey Birch Pease

Methodists Fail to Elect Bishop on Two Ballots

Cleveland May 16 The Methodist conference took two unfruitful ballots for a bishop. Five candidates led the vote J W E Bowen Co McCabe Earl Cranston J W Hamilton and Dr Buckley. Second ballot totals McCabe 218 Bowen 175 Cranston 164 Hamilton 145 Buckley 98.

Cleveland Methodist Conference J. W. E. Bowen McCabe Earl Cranston J. W. Hamilton Dr. Buckley McCabé Bowen Cranston Hamilton Buckley

Supreme Court Rules on 1885 Apportionment for Indiana Legislature

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that the 1885 apportionment remains the valid basis for the November 189% legislative elections, and that A W Brayton had no standing to challenge the law. The decision effectively ends the Republican challenge and upholds Democratic era boundaries, with separate opinions noted. Other items include political shifts toward free silver delegates, a resignation of a port of entry official, a peculiar horse accident near North Manchester, and General Harrison's return home with family updates.

Appellee Kokomo Indianapolis Supreme Court A. W. Brayton McCabe State Central Committee Monks Jordan

Liberal faction fears new city police board plans

In Koxomo on May 16 the removal of the old police board and creation of a new panel approved by liberals sparks fear among law and order residents. They warn the changes won’t repeal laws and ords and pledge to ensure enforcement, while the board promises a reasonable, not puritanical, approach.

Koxomo

Married His Brother's Widow Becomes Step Mother

Brazil May 16 Charles Rector married Phoebe Hector widow of his late brother and mother of three. He provided funds for their move to Terre Haute and settled on his farm. The couple now reside in his county home.

Brazil Terre Haute Charles Rector Phoebe Hector

Obituary notices and confessional items across multiple cities

Obituaries list Rev E D Cafferty in Atlanta Sister Rosini in Cincinnati aged 84 John R Ervin 54 in Muncie IN David Rice 94 in Pana IL plus a New York Brooklyn church union after Beecher trial healing Rev Rhodes unearthed 30000 Mexican dollars near Timpson TX A O H officers elected led by J S Keating Chicago and officers Kelly Ottawa McGlynn East St Louis Costello Hazleton fire over 70000 with 60000 stock 10000 building fully insured Walla Walla honors Dr D K Pearsons with a gold headed cane from Whitman college Fire at county fair grounds near Wheaton IL destroys all but grand stand and art building with no insurance

Atlanta E. D. Cafferty Cincinnati Rosini Muncie Ind John R. Ervin Pana Ills David Rice New York Brooklyn Beecher Manhattan Mr. Rhodes Timpson Tex Finois State J. S. Keating Chicago E. J. Kelly Ottawa D. McGlynn East St. Louis James Costello Hazleton A. J. Hairr Walla Walla Wash D. K. Pearsons County Fair Grounds Wheaton

Evening Post Letter List of Uncalled Advertisements

A list of uncalled advertisement responses remains at the office. Entries include names and box numbers such as B 7 Box 2 Carrie Helstein D, Furnished Rooms 4 F, H L J J D T Mrs H Co B Partner 3 R J E 1 W J 3. The brief notice records pending notices awaiting action.

Taz Evening Post Evening Post

Market Report Across Commodities And Livestock

The May 15 market notes show New York call money at 2 to 3 percent, mercantile paper 4.54, and sterling steady with bid and asked rates around 484-490. Bond and currency values for U S government issues hold firm. Chicago grain quotes list wheat, corn, oats, and rye futures with modest gains and losses. Livestock prices at Chicago Union Stock Yards reflect mixed cattle and hog values, with large receipts and varied par values. In Chicago on May 16, Clarence White faces murder per coroner’s jury, with Lange, Carpenter and Gurney named as accessories in the Marshall case. witness testimony links White to the cash drawer robbery and Lange to a separate street brawl near a cable car.

New York Prime Mercantile Sterling Exchange United States Pacific Chicago Grain and Produce Chicago Board of Trade Today Ec, Co Park Curiaco Texas Cuicigo Clarence White Thomas J. Marshall John Lange Frank Carpenter Charles Gurney Charlie Ross

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