Devastating cyclone devastates Winona Missouri
A late night cyclone wrecked Winona on the Current River, Shannon County. Eleven people died, eight reported missing, and thirty buildings were destroyed. Rescue efforts followed telegraph aid requests as water rose up to twelve feet, leaving survivors shelterless and destitute.
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Springfield
Winona
Kansas City, Fort Scott
Memphis
Shannon County
G. W. Duncan
Mattie Duncan
Crawford
Crawford Gert
George Nevins
Norma Nevins
Lloyd Wright
Maggie Cannon
John Morris
Nevins
Wright
Niagara
B.F. Evans
Pinona
Birchtree
Cortez & Fisher
Ozark Lumber Company
Cyclone Devastates Baxter Springs Five Killed and Dozens Hurt
A violent cyclone struck Baxter Springs Kansas at 6 p.m. killing five residents and injuring about twenty, with damage to homes, churches, and trains. The Webster family perished from a lightning strike as others suffered broken bones, dislocations, and head injuries amid two wind currents. A miner flood hit Weir City mine No. 47, trapping workers in torrents of water.
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Baxter Springs
Kas
Baxter
Springa
Sallie Webster
Florence Webster
Ralph Webster
Thomas Shields
H. Hibbs
Mre. Neal
James Neal
Roy Webster
Martha Smith
Hila Smith
George A. Dicker
A. Sharpe
A. G. Haumback
M. B
M. K
Webster
Nebraska
M. B. Hibbs
Military Street
Lyon
Shields
W. L Archer
Nolan
Sheridan Township
Kanaas
Texas Coal Company
Weir City
Aterm
Narrow escape from drowning as floods surge
The text describes narrow escapes from drowning and the drowning of every mule in the mine amid the rainstorm described as the most violent ever known. It notes the country was flooded and warns that further fatalities are likely when roads reopen.
Six Drowned in Lake Geneva Storm Disaster
A violent storm at Lake Geneva Wisconsin on July 8 caused wreckage and casualties. The steam launch Dis patch carried Father Hogan and Mrs Hogan and family members, plus Dr John E Hogan assistant physician at the northern Illinois hospital for the insane, were among those lost. The drowned include Dr Hogan his wife James Hogan age 3 Rev Father Hogan Miss Hogan and John Preston the launch engineer.
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Elgin Sosame Hospital
Lake Geneva
Wis
Father Hogan
Misa Hogan
Harvard
Ils
Franz
Kigin
John E. Hogan
Ulinois Hospital For
James Hogan
Hogan
Catholic Church At
Harvard, Ilc
Miss Hogan
Ilis
Dr. Hogan
John Preston
Chicago Storm Wrecks City After Hottest Day
Furious wind and rain swept Chicago closing a record hot day as roofs torn, basements flooded, and plate glass shattered. Several people were injured by flying debris and at least four deaths were reported or feared, with crews battling damage across Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Rothschild & Co
State Street
Charlies Klein
John Kuss
Charles L. Shook
August Bradlow
Ada Street
Pine Bluff
Ark
Ulinuts
Wisconsin
Savanna
Lis
Peorix
Milwaukee
Kansas
Missouri
Georgia
Willard’s Station
Deaths by the Gasoline Fiend in Chicago Fire
A gasoline and match explosion at 4513 Princeton Avenue caused severe burns to two women a 9 month old baby. One woman died after five hours of torture. Alfreda Bortie named as deceased. injured include William C the baby Ora King age 20 may recover. Mrs Mary McNamara age 49 also severely burned after falling from a window while lighting a gasoline stove.
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Mary McNamara
Electric car struck by freight train near Rivers side park
An electric car returning from Rivers side park was hit by a freight train on the Erie railway. Frank Wilson, a merchant, was killed instantly. Mrs. W. Holder of Warren was seriously injured, possibly fatally. Several others were seriously hurt.
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Nuts
Rivers Side Park
Erie Railway
Frank Wilson
Race for Speaker in Illinois Legislature Narrowing
Chicago July 8 The Illinois General Assembly will elect a new Speaker tomorrow in Springfield. Daniel Ss Berry from Carroll County is pushed by Meagee’s friends while W G Cochran of Monultins appears as his main rival. Other candidates are mentioned but Berry and Cochran are favored.
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Chicago
General Assembly
Springfield
Meyer
Meagee
Daniel Ss Berry
Carroll County
W. G. Cochran
Monultins
Berry
Cochran
Milwaukee seeks new chief justice after Judge Orton death
Milwaukee lists potential successors to the late Judge Orton for the chief justice post. Named candidates include Judge D. R. Marshall of the Eleventh circuit, Judge Charles M. Webb of the Seventh, Judge George Clementson of the Fifth, Judge George W. Burnett of the Third, and George G. Greene of Green Bay, previously a supreme bench candidate.
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Milwaukee
Orton
D. R. Marshall
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Charles M. Webb
Seventh Judicial Circuit
George Clementson
Fifth Judicial Circuit
George W. Burnett
Third Judicial Circuit
George G. Greene
Green Bay
Supreme Bench
Newman
Durham man loses leg after pin injury during dinner
Rev S H Phillips of Durham Bucks county visiting a neighbor remained for dinner. A young woman tried to pierce him with a stick pin which struck his leg but the pin caused a bone deep wound and led to two weeks of dangerous illness and eventually leg amputation.
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Philadelphia
S. H. Phillips
Durham
Bucks County
Thurman to Address Washington Court House Meeting
Five silver men in Washington Court House in the Seventh Ohio district plan a meeting for next Wednesday and have invited and secured consent from Allen G Thurman to speak. The event highlights local political engagement in Columbus area.
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Columbus
Washington Court House
Ohio
Allen W. Thurman
Jealousy Sparks Riot at Siberia Polish enclave
A July riot at Siberia Perry County, blamed on a love feud between cousins Frank Ahart and Frank Giess, drew up to 600 participants. Several relatives including Frank Ahart, Frank Grees, Fred Emer and Louis Bomalaski face suspected fatal harm. injuries widespread though not life‑threatening. Samuel Wilson severely paralyzed after a beer bottle blow. priest Father Anthony calmed the crowd. In Indianapolis, a roadhouse shooting at Riverside Park left Chris Zimmerman dead after a confrontation over his wife. Haglen fired, Zimmerman returned fire and died. Hughes injured by a stray bullet.
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Huntinenure
Siberia
Perry County
Frank Ahart
Frank Giess
Ahart
Gesa
Giess
Frank Grees
Fred Emer
Louis Bomalaski
Samuel Wilson
Father Anthony
Indianapolis
Riverside Park
Haglen
Chris Zimmerman
Englen
Hughes
Zmimerman
Carter Case Becomes a Sensation in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on July 8 coroner hearings reveal testimony about poisoning at the Carter home. Mrs Carter and two daughters Cora and Carrie describe illnesses after eating fruit and refreshments, blaming discharged servants. Witnesses report severe stomach pains and similar symptoms, with Beatrice Mockford adding corroborating details.
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Indianapolis
Carter
Brush
Cora
Carrie
Suicide or foul play cited in Brown County incident
Eli David, brother of Brown County Sheriff David, was shot at John Wagner’s residence while in a hammock talking to Rose Schofield. The girl claims he shot himself but the account is unconfirmed. David died without regaining consciousness. His father Ned David died recently aged over 100. A brother was murdered years ago and another committed self-inflicted death by shooting.
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Columbus
Eli David
David
Brown County
John Wagner
Rose Schofield
Ned David
Indiana Officers Prepare Suit to Challenge Fee Law
Indianapolis July 8 The county officers association moves to sue at Evansville to test the constitutionality of the recent legislature’s fee and salary law. The action is pursued in the interests of attorneys and treasurers. Coyotes July 4 An unidentified man likely David Linder of Logansport died suddenly in a boat on the river near the city. He was large framed, had a pension, and once stayed at Marion Soldiers Home. Terre Haute July 8 Row B R Hunter resigns as Civic Federation president over internal dissent amid anti liquor enforcement.
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Indianapolis
Thea County Officers’ Association
Evansville
Sait
Coyinetos
David Linder
Logansport
Tud
Campio
Marion
Ind
Terre Haute
BR. VY. Hunter
Civic Federation
Nicholson
Trouble at Rockport Ends With Italians Transported
Report from Rockport notes the railroad workmen dispute ended after Italians were moved to Chicago. Bishop Chatard and Spencer County funded transport, with contractor Frank Malone owing $600 to bring them here. Malone now in Canada. Elwood reports renewed interest in the Myers mystery as cemetery coffin theft is investigated. no deaths yet from the bridge accident in Beeworok and surrounding area, with several expected to die.
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Rockport
Rocgront
Chicago
Chatard
Vincennes
Spencer County
Frank Malone
Malone
Canada
Elwood
Myers
Clifford
Beiwerok
Ind
Darrow
Mia
Frank Little
Replogle
Baltimore Leads Baseball Standings With Slim Margin
Baltimore remains atop the league with a one point edge over Boston, while Pittsburg trails by thirteen and Chicago sits four points back. New York languishes near the bottom as Louisville occupies last place in this 19th century standings roundup. Rain affected several late results across the circuit.
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Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Louisville
JSST
Fenpes
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Cee Cere
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Seeerese BF BB
Washington
Bt Cme
St. Louis
Four Held in Seljan Murder Forcibly View Corpse
In Omaha on July 8 four men and one woman detained over the Seljan murder were forced to view the corpse in the morgue. John Buckeye reacted with terror and sobbing, while Drobnic and Milan showed little reaction and Mrs Milan sobbed for an hour. Buckeye refused to identify the victim.
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Omaha
Seljan
John Buckoye
Seljun
Buckove
Drobnic
Milan
National Craft Meetings Open Across Pittsburg Toledo and Montreal
National conventions of glassworkers begin with Pittsburg window workers seeking wage gains to 1893 levels and Pittsburg preference over Indiana mills. Toledo Flint workers settle this year’s scale subject to Toledo vote. Montreal green bottle men push for 14 to 18 percent advance. Bundesrath rumor hints at international monetary talks.
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Pittsburg
Toledo
Montreal
Pittsbuulkg
Flints
Canada
Indiana
Pittsbu
K of L
K. of. L. Withl
Sovereigo
Haya
Wilson
Pat McBryde
Greenbottie
Ill National Guard Camp Lincoln encampment begins
Springfield reports a seven weeks’ encampment of the Illinois National Guard starting at Camp Lincoln. The Second Regiment and Cavalry troops from Chicago have arrived and will stay in camp for a week.
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Springfield
Ills
Illinois National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Chicago
Weather Indications For Several States Show Cooler Air
Washington reports showers with cooler weather in the south and clear cool tonight. Tutina also sees showers and cooler conditions with northerly winds. Michigan forecasts showers and cooler weather with westerly winds. Wisconsin expects showers and cooler air in the south with southwest winds. Iowa notes showery, outer weather with northwesterly winds.
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Washington
Michigan
Wisconsin
Professor Huxley and His Health Becomes Public Interest
Fresh attention falls on Charles Huxley due to his extreme illness, though hopes rise for recovery. At seventy, he remains one of the most familiar names to educated people across English speaking regions, including Japan, New England, and Chicago.
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Huxley
Ufa
Japan
New England
Chicago Herald
False Teeth Drowning Warning From New York Journal
Short warning notice reports a drowning tied to dentures as teeth dislodged while swimming. The New York Journal cautions swimmers at summer resorts to remove false teeth and leave them safetly on the piano.
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New York Journal
Dr Todd of Abbeville Loses Sight at 79
Dr Todd of Abbeville Ohio once a division surgeon for Confederate General Longstreet and brother in law of the late President Lincoln has lost his sight at age 79.
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Bel Air
Atgis
Todd
Abbeville
8. O
Lincoln
Longstreet
Helping Along Prosperity in Galveston News
A short filigree motto from the Galveston News praising prosperity with a humorous line about a fat hog worth two fat politicians, reflecting era satire and economic sentiment.
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Galveston News
School of Methods Conference Plans for Boston Endeavor Convention
The Boston meeting outlines committee training for the international Christian Endeavor convention. Tents 254 by 182 by 55 feet will seat about 9,000 per tent with 1,000 on the platform and reserved space for 75. Separate seating aims to minimize disturbance between speakers. Boston Herald reports on the arrangements near Beacon and Charles streets with mayoral permission.
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Baer
International Christian Endeavor
Boston
Christian Endeavor
Missionary Committee
George W. Coleman
Christian Endeavor Society
Clarendon Baptist Church
Curtis
Committee On
Beacon and
Chains Streets
United Society
Boston Committee
Beacon Street Mall
Park Street
Charles Street
Charles Street Mall
Boston Herald
Eightieth Birthday Celebration for Suffrage Leader Staunton
Preparations in the city for November honoring veteran suffrage leader Mrs Elizabeth Cady Staunton at Carnegie Music Hall on the 12th. Notable attendees nationwide, with eloquence music flowers flags and trophies. Staunton looks forward to the day with pleasure. Prices for 2000 candle power lights vary by city from 74.95 to 440 annually amid production cost differences.
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Elizabeth Cady Staunton
Carnegie Music Hall
New York
Chicago Chronicle
St. Louis
Washington
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
Lexow Committee
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
South Carolina Leaders Forecast Fall Constitutional Reforms
Governor Evans pledges action in September to revise election laws and disfranchise a large part of the negro vote. He says a new educational qualification will be set to remove the race question from politics and split the white vote between the two old parties.
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South Carolina
South
Supreme Court
Evans
Wheel riders face shore road peril and old travel lore
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes riders on the shore must stay in the lane as locals curse the silent steed and urge a boy to drop tacks to puncture tires. Railroads steamers and ships organize bike transport while hotels advertise rider accommodations recalling era of Shank's mare.
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Long Branch
Shank
Pittsbure Dispatch
Coin's Financial School and Sequel Advertised by Times-Post
W H Harvey promotes Coins FINANCIAL SCHOOL with 150 pages and 64 illustrations and a best edition priced at 50 cents paper 1.00 cloth. A sequel Coin's Financial Scuper ContinueD runs 200 pages 50 illustrations with editions at 25 to 50 cents cloth 1.00. Both bound in one volume for 1.00 sent on receipt of price by TIMES-POST Wayne.
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Coin’s Financial School
W. H. Harvey
Coin
Chicago
Financial School
United States
Coun’s Financial School
Com
Datzx
Times-Post
Wayne
Niagara Falls Excursion Offers Wide Railside Privileges
Lake Erie & Western railroad announces an August 8 1895 excursion to Niagara Falls Cleveland Chautauqua Lake Buffalo with low fares and side trips to Lewiston on the Lake Ontario steamboat. Extra perks include free admission tickets near the Falls and toll bridge access, plus travel back on regular trains through August 18.
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Lake Erie & Western Ro LR
Cleveland
Chautauqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Lewiston-on-the-Lake
Lake Ontario
Porouto
Glewiston
Thousand Islands
Falls
Brockton Junction
Whirlpool Rapids
Garfield
Lake Erin & Western R. R
Best Picture in Exhibition Draws Crowds
Visitors praise a landscape likened to a Leonora scene and a portrait of a lady as first prize contenders. A still life of oysters and champagne and a dog portrait spark strong opinions, while a painter defends his own work.
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Leonora
Paris
Gamekeeper
Swede Converts at Pennsylvania Revival
A traveler spoke of a Methodist revival among Swedish workers in a Pennsylvania oil region town. Olssens Petersens and Knudsens reportedly converted, with leader Nels Peters on urged to work for God, but he hesitated, claiming a factory job and doubt.
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Pennsylvania
Olsens
Petersens
Knudsens
Nels Petersen
Nels
Washington Post
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Lindell Hotel
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Rodtern
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School OF Methods
Boston Christian Endeavor Convention
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Ieee Mail
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Estern Express
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Daan
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B. F. Horner
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J. Sake, Ginginneli & Louisville
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Tid Council
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Pacific Express
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Lafayette Accom'n
St. Louis Limited
Ain
Art
New York Vestibule Limited
Pacific Limited Express
Kansas City
Ami ¢Aunop Hall
R. G. Thompson
Utind Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Grand Rapids
Rome City
Boing Sour
LIA Inn
Richmond
Rapids
Tralua
J.C. Peltier
Undertaker
West Wayne St
Telephone
Japiter
Ti- Heoilten Sattens Bank
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Cass and
Wells Streets
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White National Bank
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