Destructive Red River Flood Hits Texas and Indian Territory
Reports from Ananu indicate deadly flood devastation along the Red River with homes swept away at Fleetwood and Courtney Flats. Drownings, missing persons, and total property losses leave families homeless and without means of support as waters rise higher than in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ananu
I. T
Red River
Texas
Indian Territory
Fleetwood
Courtney
Atook
Treasure Found Buried Near Hanging Rock Creek
Great excitement in Kershaw as $16,800 in gold and jewels, buried twenty four years ago during Shermans march, is reportedly recovered near Hanging Rock Creek. Camden bank officers buried the haul, were captured, and Rhodes buried it further. two men, Mr Odes and Mr Swaggert, allegedly took the treasure and have since disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C
Kershaw
Sherman
South Carolina
Camden Bank
Hanging Rock Creek
Kerhaw County
Rhodes
Charlerton
Calhoun
Odes
Swaggert
Explosion Buries Contractor in New York Wall Collapse
In New York on June 12 John Kohe a 24 year old contractor of 522 East 17th Street died when a water main burst near Dey and Church Streets collapsing a wall and crushing him. Several workers were injured by debris in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Kohe
East 17Th Street
Dey and
Church Streets
Chiroh Street
Two Cleveland Relatives Wed in Early Morning Ceremonies
Misa Helen wed Charles W. Hamilton of Denver while Anna married Joseph A. Reed of Beatrice Nebraska. The brides are daughters of ex president Cleveland's sister and the ex president attended. Rev. William Cleveland, the brides' uncle, performed both ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Helen
Charles W. Hamilton
Denver
Col
Anna
Joseph A. Reed
Beatrice
Neb
Cleveland
William Cleveland
Water Spout Ravages Gainesville Texas Drowns Three
A water spout and wind storm struck Gainesville and nearby areas Tuesday night. Streets flooded three feet deep, destroying homes and livestock while many residents fled to safety. Drownings reported include Pomp Pondexter his sister and Albright along Turkey creek. Captain Phillips house demolished, Phillips and daughter survived. Burdsen the young farmer drowned attempting to reach shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Texas
Frazier
Green County
Turkey Creek
Pomp Pondexter
Albright
Captain Phillips
Phillips
Secret meeting of the People's Party Executive Committee
The People's Party executive committee met in secret at the Sacred Hotel parlors in Saint Louis and discussed convention location, state ticket plans, and a likely national standard bearer. Names include H. E. Taubeneck, Robert Schilling, Ignatus Donnelley, J. H. Davis, and others. Saint Louis and Philadelphia were noted as possible convention sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Louis
Jane
People’s Party
The
Sacred Hotel
H. E. Taubeneck
Marshall, Ill
Robert Schilling
Milwaukee
Washburn
Boston
W. Weaver
Iowa
A. O. Wilkins
Kansas
M. ©. Rankin
Terre Haute
Ind
Ignatus Donnelley
Minneapolis
St. Tenis
Philadelphia
Workman Powderly
Knights of Labor
Industrial Organization
Farmer's Alliance
Farmer’s Mutual Benefit Association
National Farmer’s Alliance
Citizens’ Alliance
Prominent Republicans discussed Keystone bank case
A Philadelphia conference among leading Republicans reportedly considered how to resolve the Keystone bank affair. Marsh is said to have accepted $20 000 to flee the country and sail under an assumed name to Barbadoes, while Lawrence denied profit and promised cooperation. Bradsley urged delay and reorganization but did not flee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Marsh
Keystone Bank
Republican Party
Lawrence
Liberty
Barbardoes
Mr. Lawrence
Lucas
Bardsley
Bradsley
Church Affair at Fairview United Brethren Church
Legal clash erupted after a faction staged services in Fairview United Brethren Church. Trustees sought and obtained a temporary injunction against the opposing group to prevent use of church property. Plaintiffs include Charles Potter Elkhart county Albert Johnston Huntington county and Frank Beiley Henry Walters and Hiram and Ben Basore of Wabash county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasasu
Fairview United Brethren Church
House of Worship
Charles Potter
Elkhart County
Albert Johnston
Huntington County
Frank Beiley
Henry Walters
Hiram
Ben Basore
Wabash County
Indians Die From La Grippe Near Cook's Inlet Alaska
Advises from Cook's Inlet Alaska report large numbers of Indians dying from la grippe within five miles of the area. In the week ending May 1 twenty Indians died in that radius and a nearby village near the Cutting and Packing Company's cannery saw all residents perish except two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portnand
Ogn
Cook’s Inlet
Alaska
Ohio Republicans Enthusiastic Over McKinley Nomination
June 16 Qoromsus The Republican convention in the city names Major McKinley as standard bearer for the coming campaign. A large audience is expected at the Grand Opera House for the 2 p.m. opening led by A. L. Conger. Tonight a mass meeting at the state house grounds will hear the nominee and other party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qoromsus
Major McKinley
Grand Opera House
A. L. Conger
Akron
Republican State Central Committee
State House
McKinley
Sherman
Foraker
Walandingham
David Todd
John Brough
Audacious divine prays for queen's throne in righteousness
A Nova Scotia minister at the garrison Methodist church prayed that the queen's throne be established in righteousness and that the Prince of Wales be led away from sin and selfishness. The scene drew attention as Prince George of Wales was in Halifax at St. Paul’s church nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliifax
N. S
Nova Scotia
Methodist
Lathren
Prince of Wales
Prince George of Wales
St. Paul’s Church
Bringhurst boy found dead in barn amid murder rumors
In Bringhurst Indiana twelve year old Willie Firman is found hanging in a barn. Step mother says it was suicide after correction but neighbors suspect foul play and push for a murder verdict. The boy, with a $25,000 estate, is seen as an only child target of relatives seeking inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornawrorrsville
Ind
Inne
Bringhurst
Willie Firman
Stone Head
Heinz Pickling firm to establish western Laporte branch
The Heinz Pickling and Canning Company of Pittsburgh, in correspondence with President Lanferty of the Business Men's Exchange, has bought a large land tract near Laporte to set up a western branch. The Indiana location is cited in their plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinz Pickling and Canning Company
Pittsburgh
Lanferty
Business Men's Exchange
Indiana
Laporte
Terrible Swiss Excursion Train Disaster Kills Sixty
An excursion train on a Rhine crossing bridge in Basel canton Switzerland collapsed into the Moenichenstein river. Two engines and the first car plunged, killing all aboard and drowning those inside the submerged car. Rescuers and authorities reported at least sixty dead and over one hundred injured, with later tallies reaching about 120 dead as rescue continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
Switzerland
Moenichenstein
Rhine
Baseles
Germany
Baste
Annual Meeting of A O U W Opens in Clawson Hall
The nineteenth annual meeting of the supreme lodge A O U W begins at Clawson's hall with all officers present. Supreme Master Workman Wilson proposes a 15 member cap and a memorial day January 19 for departed members in memory of founder J J Upchurch. The 1891 figures show 4064 lodges, 251,862 total membership, 20,027 net increase, $5,117,885.92 receipts, $5,127,830.91 expenditures with most costs on death losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Miah
Supreme Lodge
Clawson’s Hall
Workman Wilson
J. J. Upchurch
Supreme Recorder
Spirit Of Dr Cronin Haunts Carlson Cottage Inmates Say
Residents around Carlson cottage report nightly appearances of a spectral figure believed to be the murdered Dr Cronin. Neighbors describe strange cries moaning and shadowy forms seen at the front room as crowds gather to witness the haunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qounicase
Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Keystone Affair Prompts Bardsley Statement Today
John Bardsley prepares a court statement for his impending sentence in Purnapeorsis Pennsylvania. Friends say he will unbosom himself and reveal all he knows. Mayor Stuart will likely submit expert findings from checkbooks and memoranda to the Bardsley investigating committee early next week. The report is expected to uncover many previously unknown facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purnapeorsis
John Bardsley
Bardsley
Stuart
Bardsley Investigating Committee
Japanese Labor Influx Proposed To Fill Coast Labor Gap
San Francisco June 13 reports a plan to import Japanese workers due to the Chinese exclusion act reducing cheap labor on the coast. Yokohama businessman O A Doyle now in San Francisco has contracted 5,000 laborers from northern Japan, with 1,500 expected on the next steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Yokohama
O. A. Doyle
Japan
Yonkers Officers Thwart Contraband Explosive Find
Yonkers police halted a contraband seizure after locating over 8 000 pounds of dynamite hidden in a disused tea house near the town. Authorities say J B Seawell and Co. own the site and rumors persist they were involved in illegal explosive traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yonkers
J. B. Seawell & Co
Tragic Love Drive Ends in Drowning Near McLeansboro
Raohel Burton, daughter of farmer Thomas Burton six miles west of McLeansboro, took her own life by drowning yesterday. Her parents opposed a love affair, which is believed to have driven her to the act. no prior signs of intent were observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeensworo, II
Raohel Burton
Thomas Burton
Tragic drowning of Kirby Jackson Jr. in St Marys River
After school, Kirby O Jackson Jr a Central Grammar pupil and swimmer drowned in the St Marys river behind the fairgrounds. Frank Davis and townspeople searched the river until 10 pm when the body was recovered. He was about sixteen, son of engineer Kirby Jackson and remembered as a bright scholar and popular classmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby O. Jackson, Jr
Central Grammar School
Frank Davis
W. EF. Davis
St. Mary’s
Fair Grounds
Jackson
Davis
Judge Zollars
Thomas Seedy
M. Potera
Casil Speigel
M. Hentc
J. P. Leitz
al Leezer
Peltier
Kirby
Pennsylvania
Crestline
Brackenridge Street
Grace Jackson
Wesley College
Boston
Kirby Jackson
Fred Komp
Wolcottville
D. Komp
Jasob Besber
Curtailing Production or Reducing Wages Question
In Fall River Massachusetts on June 16 a proposal to cut wages for about 22,000 mill workers is likely. The Cotton Manufacturers association will meet to discuss the plan after a Treasury report favored a wage cut, while the Male Spinners and others weigh actions. Secretary Howard doubted the gain from wage reductions and favored curtailing production to aid the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faut River
Mass
Howard
A Husband Who Was Supposed to be Dead Turns Up Alive
In Sganonin Pennsylvania a cousin of Senator Don Cameron returns, claiming to be Starles Cameron. He once left Pottsville for Richmond in 1860, was thought murdered after a church contract emblem, and his wife remarried Madden who was later killed. The supposed husband now appears at Madden’s former home with their son Simon.
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Sganonin
Starles Cameron
United States
Don Cameron
Richmond
Bull Run
Cameron
Pottsville
Schuylkill County
Verdi Knighted by King Humbert for Services to Italy
Washington reports King Humbert knighted Dr A B Verdi of Washington as a chevalier for extraordinary services. Verdi, once a Washington barber, had bitterly denounced New Orleans readers in a previous interview, spuriously linked to the honor. Anderson Daily papers see editor changes as John O Williams acquires one third of the Anderson Daily Bulletin and may become editor.
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New York
Washington
Humbert
Italy
Rudini
Fava
A. 8
Verdi
New Orleans
West Virginia professor dies by suicide after tragedy
June 15 Wueernisu West Virginia Prof Jesse Richards manager of the West Virginia short band school shot himself in the head and then slit his throat with a razor saying no cause is known. Also reported June 15 in Puento Colorado the body of Fred H Hayden a smelter shorer was found beside the Denver and Rio Grande track with a head wound after a spree. coroner delays inquest. In Onscaco June 15 actor James L Edwards, leading man in a Chicago stock company, died by morphine after despondence over his mother’s death. he was about thirty five and previously praised as a promising actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver and Rio Grande
Bessimer Junction
Hayden
James L. Edwards
Beaumont Hotel
Edwards
H. R. Jacobs
Chicago
Havelin’s Theatre
Jidwards
Waltham
Mass
Connecticut Governor Steps Into Bridgeport Police Affair
In Bridgeport on June 16, Mayor Marigold sought state help as police faced a tense clash with riot fears. Governor and Major Connell ordered military protection and mobilization of Fourth Regiment companies B and E. Night patrols and badge seizures led to a standoff, but badges were finally surrendered and troops dismissed at midnight with warnings of further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brincefoft
Conn
Marigold
Connell
Rylands
Beidzes and Houses Washed Away and Crops Harmed
A severe rain storm hit Tazewell county causing Hilton to flood with submerged wells and cisterns. Five bridges on Farm Creek washed away and crops damaged. Turnpikes to the east disabled and wagon travel halted. railroad tracks on several lines washed out but brakes cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County
Hilton
Farm
Peoria and
Pekin Union
Lake Erie and Western
Big Demonstration by American Workingmen in Cleveland
Five thousand junior order of American workingmen marched through Cleveland streets with about a dozen bands. In Memorial hall they heard a welcome from Mayor Rose before a secret executive committee meeting. An open meeting and general reception are set for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orivevano
Ohio
Order of American Workingmen
Cleveland
Memorial Hall
Rose
California withholds $300,009 for World Fair exhibit
State Controller Avolgan announces he will refuse to sign warrants granting 300,009 to the California World Fair commission. He cites the state constitution barring funding for groups not under exclusive state control, alleging the Columbian commission remains tied to the national commission. A court case will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Avolgan
National Commission
Man and boy found dead near Denison in suspected murder
The bodies of a man and a boy were found in brush on the Nolan farm about four miles north of Denison Texas. Police say all circumstances indicate murder as the two were strangers to the area. The man’s clothing survived weathering. the boy wore a cutaway suit. The man was headless with a skull found nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Tex
Nolan Farm
Hoa
Fort Wayne to Host State Troop Encampment Prospects
The state plans a July encampment in Fort Wayne with 2000 to 2500 troops and governor staff in attendance. Finances cover ground, water, fuel, and meals, with预计 $55,000 to $360,000 impact on the city through spending by the state and visiting troops. A finance committee was formed to raise funds by June 18, while road and rail interests negotiate terms for logistics and bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Slone
Ruckle
Business Men's Exchange
O. R. Higgins
0. A. Zollinger
Dennis Monahan
A. J. Friend
O. D. Tillo
F. C. Boltz
South Bend
Chicago
Haswell Mathews Family Reunion Near Angola Holds 150 Guests
Ang o la Herald reports the Haswell and Mathews reunion near Angola last Thursday with 150 guests. G I Haswell of Fort Wayne was elected president and O P Learned secretary, the chair a family heirloom containing a century old Bible. A log cabin souvenir and a Dine Mathews oration honored pioneer days, recalling a puncheon floor shake roof and old oaken bucket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haswell
Mathews
Angola
Mia
O. N. Merry
Messrs
Dine Mathews
Lucas County
Ohio
Rachela Haswell
G. I. Haswell
Thomas
Mary Leason
Ravela
Ossian Gas Well Second Shot Draws Indiana Interest
Wednesday night last the Ossian gas well was shot a second time and the result has caused great excitement. It compares with the biggest wells in the state as gas leaped thirty feet when shot. State gas men call it one of Indiana’s most valuable wells and it will be put under control at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennington Organizes 2 Company With Millions at Its Lack
Burlington Iowa sees the formation of the Burlington Air Ship Company with 10 million capital to move Pennnington’s ship works from Mount Carmel and St Louis. Officers include Frame Duncan Frick Brown Murphy. The new air ship, to be built in St Louis, will fly July 4 from Burlington to New York carrying four passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iowa
Pennington
Mount Carmel
St. Louis
Burlington Air Ship Company
James Frame
Geo. A. Duncan
A. Frick
Treaster
H. A. Brown
J. W. Murphy
St. Louis Exposition
Mennars, Pennington
Pugh
Butler
New York
Benjamin Gaff Dies After Train Struck in Chicago
Benjamin Gaff, a bridge painter for the Pennsylvania company, was fatally injured when struck by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train. He lived in this city, was unmarried, and active in Fort Wayne lodge No. 14 of the I O O F. his parents in Dunfee, near this city, have been summoned. His remains were sent to Dunfee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Gaff
Pennsylvania Company
Chicago
Gaff
Mr. Gaff
Dunfee
the Sentinel
Burlington and Quincy
Fort Wayne Lodge
Odd Fellows
Vincent Gaff
Medial Legislation Advocated at Indiana Medical Meeting
Dr. McCaskey urged five immediate legislative needs at the Indiana Medical Society session in Indianapolis. The measures target sanitary school regulation, food inspection, tuberculosis control, physician licensing, and restricting hypnotism practice. Some speakers supported the paper while Dr Brayton warned doctors should not influence public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Medical Society
Indianapolis
McCaskey
Indianapolis News
G. W. MacCasskey
Fort Wayne
A. W. Brayton
Dr J W Younge Sells Interest in Traveling Company
Dr J W Younge disperses his stake in the traveling company after selling all shares, ending his involvement with the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Younge
Peaceful death of Mrs. Catharine Shordon at 97 West Wayne
Mrs. Catharine Shordon widow of Stephen Shordon died at home after 84 years, born in France in 1807 and arriving in America in 1835. She lived in Springfield township with six of twelve children surviving, including Daniel, B R Nell, George, and William. Funeral at St. Mary's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Noll
West Wayne Street
Catharine
Stephen Shordon
Allen County
France
America
New York
Springfield Township
City
Shardon
Daniel
B. BR. Nell
George
William
Shordon
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Golden Anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Tillman
The Tillmans celebrated fifty years of marriage at their Jefferson township home with their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends in a full day and evening gathering. Attending were Mr and Mrs George Yeager, Mr and Mrs L Noyer, Mr and Mrs John Tillman, and David M Tillman of Atlanta Iowa. The event crowned a long, eventful half century of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
John L. Tillman
George Yeager
L. Noyer
John Tillman
David M. Tillman
Atlanta
Iowa
Tillman
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Minnu
D Avenue
Attie Wheeler
Lillie Cameron
Miss Wheeler
Lillie
Miss Osmeren
Teamater
Brownstown
Joseph Kings
Houston
Deeased
D. J. Cum‘mings
County Board of ‘Health
Citien
Caroline MccCray
Pana
Eshot Hin
Tennerace Hunter
Mexinis
Tenn
John Houser
Poplar Grove
Tipton County
Clevel Jend
Alworth
N. Y
Yoemans
Jonnstown
William Blaney
Expiores
Baltimore
Greenmount Avenue
Baltimore City
Blaney
Peoples Party
Mein
Free Country
Smith
Regular Presbyterian Church
Ghip
Maryland
Democrata
Wille Firman
Heinz Canning Company
Dr. Smith
Sionarty Westerday
A. OU. W
Meeeting
Cronen
Kakusley
LN Porting Laborera
Cornwain
Mary’s Keeguil
Mirles Jackson
Ventiag
Anderson
Eek
Andersen Usrsh
West Virginia
Connecticut
Bridgeport
California
Tona
Henry 8. Mensch
Jadys Downing
Troy
Oivio
Frei
United States Express
Hood
D. N. Foster
Foster
Lend and Improvement Company
Road Corportion
Lakeside
Gsaian
Castan
Lake Avenue
the Land and Improvement Company
Maysville
Lota
Improvement Company
ALR
Benjamin Gaf
Dr. MecCaskey
Emanuel’s Lutheran Church
O Gross
Minnie
Wm. Kops
L. Daseler
Wall Street
Daseler
Henry Dasele
Middletown
Charles Williams
Catharine Shorden
Plymouth Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Jefferson and
Harrison Streets
J. S. Ainslie
Mossman
St. John
Detroit Free Pres
Knights of St. John
St. Michael’s
Europe
C. MH. Somer Witt Speed
O. M. Romer
Fostoria
William Stewart
John Glascow
Stewart
Glascow
Muna
Read
M. Read
Humane Society
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