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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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