Cyclone Toll Mounts Across Iowa Plains
May 4 reports warn at least fifty two killed with estimates up to 250 amid a sweeping cyclone across Iowa. Wires down and towns including Sioux Center and Canter, Iraton, Orange City, Hull, Sheldon, Ashton report heavy damage and many children among the dead. Affected areas face ruined homes, shattered schools, and fear for missing loved ones as lightning, wind, and rain scour the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Grey
Lowa #n
Aineet
Bowies
Ayos Mamie S. Huggie
Sioux Centre
John Forster
Anna Marsden
Acombs
Nea Treton
George Marsden
Anna
Kiled
John Pattsmon
Wai Ludricha
Mra
RW. Smith
F. Bolling
Bra
Herman Bellkowpa
Bre
Anna Hoisington
Bertha
Donburg
I. G. Nehlerbank
M. Pfoyt
J. J. Jamison
Sone
Joscu
Ava
Sioux
Canter
Iraton
Orange City
Perkins
Doone
Hull
Sheldon
Allea
Askiton
Ibley
Loimara
Sioux Center
Exo
John Koster
C. H. Haggie
Josava
Sioux Falls
West
Weinstea
Spink County
St Ashton
Witneess
Ashton Sre
Amy
Stracken
Ciiiann
Northwestern Railroad Company
Murderer Claus Blix pleads guilty in Catherine Ging case
Claus A. Blix admitted guilt to the Catherine Ging murder in Minneapolis court and received a life sentence in Stillwater penitentiary. Judge Pond noted the crime as cruel and revolting, but allowed the life term after county and defense arguments and Blixts conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixogarous
Minn
Claus A. Blixt
Catherine Gingle
Catherine
Blixbr
Linwolf
Hayward
B. W Owell
Pond
Linth
Baynard
Blixt
Stillwater
Roy
B.A. Skogsberg
Silver men win at Chicago Democratic convention
The county democratic convention met in Chicago on May 4 to prepare for the state convention in June. Delegates denounced the president and embraced a platform advocating the free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. Ex Judge McVonnell and Ex Congressmen Bryan spoke, with about 350 of 700 delegates present.
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Saieaso
Ovary
McVonnell
Chicago
Lroquois Club
Bryan
Nebresky
Atnia
Price
Colleges in a Pool and Union of Universities
The Chicago Times-Herald outlines Dr Tarper of Chioaga Barper’s plan for Baptist colleges and academies aligning with a central university. The aim is to broaden curricula, avoid course repetition, and allow academy graduates to enter university programs with transferable credits.
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Finn
Drs Tarper
de Chienve
University of
Aturouts
University of Am Carlin Aga
9 University Degre Fuat Ag
Trial Opens in Murder Case of Mrs Dugan
William Neuman faces a murder charge in the death of Mrs. Savannah Dugan as the mayoral police court convenes at 10 AM. Testimony from Annie Perrin and Lizzie Dugan reveals Neuman's night-time actions and the scene, with defense highlighting potential motives and relationships, while witnesses describe the unsettling details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neuman
Savanah Degus
Oakley
Neuman
Aistera
Lizzie Dugan
Hina
Hirde
Newnan
Newman
Hosathy
Sims
Allowneys
Mewes
Henry Colerick
L. Morris
Froseeuter
Colerick
Charles Ryan
Annie & Perrin
Chicago Street
Dugan
Annie B. Perrin
Perrin
Quiek
Van
Lisi Dugan
Bowen
Together We Stand Missionary Union Formed
A union of missionary societies from evangelical churches plans two annual meetings to foster acquaintance, exchange methods, and intervisitation. The group will meet next Wednesday at First Presbyterian, with an afternoon program and an evening service, inviting all city missionary workers and the public.
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Springfeld
First Presbyterian Church
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Sapper
Orin
Matt
McGrath
Praline Oh Vateratrires Mps
T. Pres
Todarvieyatiany Mss
Psstord
City of Pure Gold and Many Sunday Services
A long list of church notices and sermons across many congregations. Details include times for Sunday schools, morning and evening services, special meetings led by pastors such as Rev. J. S. Ainslie, Pastor W. Loring, and Pastor G. W. Brown, and events at Trinity ME church, Plymouth church, and Westminster church among others. The notices invite all Christians to join, with topics like The Soul's True Master and The World's Needs.
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Reaver
South Wayze
Orie
Tabernacle
Castor Northrop
Talmage Ius
Iaqueon
Misa Clara Greer
Spoma
O'Nlock
H.W Bloom
Tha South Congregational
Iba
M. Weloras
Trinity English Tiberan
Ricw
Verzoon
Church of Christ
Epworth Teague
Free Methodist Church
Aml
W. ‘Loring
Simpson
M. E
Wada
Epworth League
Paschall
Wayne Atreet Methodist Episcopal Church
Wayne
Price
Plymouth
Ainlie
Miles
Elive Hall
East Greighton Svamue
Gay Street
Rory
Uc. Geaill
Berry Strost M. KB
Trinity ME
Yas
Tenior Leagua
Epworth Levene
Gordial
Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Yal. C
A AL Hundley
Church of the Evangelical Association
Clinton and
Holman
Reots
H. Baumgartner
Fiist Presbyterian Church
P. W Moffat
Westsainater Church
Third Presbyterian Church
J. M. Boggs
Pilgrim's Progresa Responsive Service
Finghanted
S.C. B
East Wayne Street
Young People's Christian Endeavor
G. W. Brown
Daughter of Charles Vandewater Injured by Dog in City
A four year old girl, Jennie Vandewater, was bitten by a family dog while playing in the yard four miles beyond Buys farm east of the alley. The dog tore the left cheek and wounded the arm. medical aid was summoned and the wounds treated. The dog was not deemed particularly vicious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vandewater
Buys Farm
Jennie
Boston
Keane
Henry Hartman
Johnstreet
J. E. Miller
John Cownett
Gard
St. Marys
Fifty Carat Diamond Found in Plumbago Pit
A large diamond, about fifty carats, was found in a plumbago ore pile near Wewburg from a boiler of Ceyiloay ore. The stone cracked badly after being heated to 1000 degrees in a furnace, reducing it to fragments. The remaining ore is said to be valuable though the recovered gem is unusable in its cracked state.
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Wewburg
Ceyiloay
Tillinghosh
Ewig Examic Iefoznab
New York
Horak
Westminster Presbyterian Church Celebrates Semi Centenary
The Westminster Church marked its semi centennial with an evening reception and Sabbath program. Dr W G Craig of McCormick Theological Seminary preaches at 10 20 am and Rev Lupper presents historical talks with Hor S Taylor Rev Amzi Free man and Dr Craig contributing. The church, now near 400 members, has repaid much debt and decorates its prominent Four city avenue building for the celebration.
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Calvary U. B. Church
Lowin
Gud
Narvices Aho
Westminster Church
Willis @ Craig
Merry Street M. B
Reneral
Tefredhments
Apteihea
W.G Craig
McCormick ‘Theological Cominuny
Chicago
Lupper
Hor. RS. Taylor
Amzi Free
Craig
Henry Ward’ Beecher
Weatminster Church
Aga New School Presbyterian Church
Westminster
Leeper
Bss
Fort Wayne News Notes and Community Updates
A jumble of local items covers fortunes and travel as Antins J. Hasel plans a Germany trip to settle a $41,000 to $50,000 estate, with his mother. Julius J. Hegel roams Fort Wayne streets seeking odd jobs. Summit City lodge No. 36 A G U W reports a crowded show with a dressy supper and award buttons for top members, plus a note on Oscar Wilde’s imminent release.
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Julius J. Hegel
Tapier Street
Fort Wayne
Mr. Hesel
Wildenstein
Wortemburg
Germany
Hosel
Hin Snothar
Pittsburg
New Yorke
Star Line
Hasel
Sitchens
Dr. Price
Ealing
AOL
Summit City Lodge
Ita
Ata
Eveniog
Coverdale
Ibe
Willian Bf
Heary
Sega
EK. VY Mick
Fort Wayne Wins Second Game From the Auroras
Fort Wayne defeats the Auroras 10 to 4 in a crowded lakeside park afternoon game. Parker pitched well for Fort Wayne, with strong batting from Andrews and Boland and a standout stop by White. Thorpe, Wood, and Murphy contributed for Aurora, though fielding errors and late offense doomed their effort as Souder finished strong for Fort Wayne.
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Lakeside Park
Weapon
Parker
Aurors Battery
Souder
Tao
Andrews
Boland
White
Thorpe
Wood
Murphy
Aurora
Fort Wayne
Yuna
Fort Wasne
Meldeu
Balt
Ane i
O'Rourke
Ial Ihre
Pickens Bouder
Bait
Hases
Wayne
Tima
Pune
Vrupue
Burglary Defendant Guy Gors Sentenced to Three Years
John Guy, member of the Dolan gang, pleaded guilty in circuit court this morning and Judge O'Rourke sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary. HB. V. Emrick defended. In another case, the Stopher guardian suit to set aside deeds favored the defendant, confirming Ruth Perkins conveyance. Breen & Morris filed suit in superior court for Ida Abney seeking protective orders against Milton Abney amid threats. They allege she owns a Springfield township home and seeks support for Lita. married May 23 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guy
Dolan Geng
O'Rourke
Emrick
John Stopher
Ruth Porkineva
Oliver Minner
Ruth Perkins
Breen & Morris
Ida Abney
Sait
Milton
Abney
Springfield Township
Lita
Spirituation Lectures and Auctions At Fort Wayne Hall
At the May schedule the hall on Court Street hosts Spirituation lectures by Mr. Cordon White on Thursdays and Sundays. A local fundraiser defrays expenses, with a savings school for women at 108 Calhoun Street and a book auction at 10 Calhoun Street drawing Fort Wayne residents. The event promises inquiry into Spiritusliam and offers discounted books for a limited time in aviation and other topics.
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Court Street
Mya. Orvis
Cordon White
Calhon Street
Fort Wsyne
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APP Bros
M. App
Freese & Ranke
Pharmacist
Calhoun Street
Fancy Brinks
Tred Wile
Fis
Vica Pres
Guilders Lime Association
Ofc
Calhoun St
Pura
A. Jd
Keller
Gor
Broadway
Washington
A. J. Keller
Brudius New Block
Joya
Dr. Lrice
Gy Thieme & Som, Tailors
Corner
Columbia
Clinton
Bloomingdale
North Aide
Prison
Catherine Ging
Minneapolis
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The
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Silver—Kresid and
Clevergattay
Hupdinton
James A. Luddington
Pitts
Calhoun
Noutoan
Nounin
Vlatten Testifier
Piatter
Htis Day
Neiman
Mrs. Dugan
Maud Summers
Migy Linde Douan
Atahe
Thera
Union Missionary Meeting
Wesbyterian Church
Wedenday
Warhe Toglon
von Thielman
Yaron von Sauna
Cermain Truibass
Dor
Sue
Ross
Vou Thielman
Hamburg
Zollverein
Mars-la- Tou
Sansketh
Bonn
New York Tribune
Blusio
Iis
Grase Reformed Church
English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Weat Washington
Fulton Atroott
Fermon
Dow
Seriuh
United Presbyterian
Pall'a Hall
P. Barackman
Alvwaya
Dr. Prive
Calhoun Sb
Tsmiawavanisyey
Hicker
Fallon
Gray
P| Dudy
Byron Randall
Pornin
Frolden Aaimiversary
Tcelebration
Beda
Cate Bane
Antins J. Hasel
Taylor Street
Lenya
Clalnan Taherd Pence
Lower
Auroras
Asure
Guy Gors
Phodary
Fremium
Kurt Wayne
J. Grimms
Calhoun Streat
P. Mn
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