Tempestuous Times Tornado Desolates Towns in Ohio and Midwest
A severe tornado unleashed destruction across Odell and surrounding counties on May 18, wrecking hardware stores, dry goods shops, a livery stable, and homes. Five people were injured, with one fatally later reported, and damages exceed $40,000 in Odell and nearby areas. Trains witnessed the cyclone, and other towns in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas report extensive damage but few or no deaths. Continuous reports describe roofs peeled, buildings leveled, and livestock losses, with nationwide alerts and follow ups from Cincinnati to Leavenworth.
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Openy
Ill
Cole
Dinetos & Co
Axles & Jones
Hoke Hirog
George Hoke
Hoe
Misa Lottie Rewllel
Jetin “Owlfol
Otl
Chicago & Alton
Odell
Lottie Zwifol
Samuels. Cole
Chilken
Henry Miller
Charles Hola
Vanle
Carroll
Mount Cannoun
Orlook
Rata
Alan Bushey
Carroll County Agricultural Society
Bad News From Indiana Cyclone Report From Attica
Reports from Attica Fountain county say a cyclone destroyed business buildings including a new tavern, the Revere House and railway offices. The Wabash river wagon bridge collapsed, several on the bridge killed. Five Muth brick houses fell. Mrs Butt badly injured. Williamsport area reported a cyclone destroying houses and barns as it moved southwest at about thirty miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inmianarouis
Attica
Fountain County
Tnt
Revero
Chicago & Great Southern Railway
Wabash River
Revere
Henry Muth
Butt
Asile
Williamsport
Ind
Destruction in Ohio From Cyclone Ravages Dayton and Xenia
A severe cyclone struck Dayton and Xenia, Ohio, damaging hundreds of buildings and uprooting 100 yards of railroad at Xenia. The Little Miami Railroad bridge was torn out and all trains halted. Telecommunication to the area is severely disrupted as details are scarce. In Dayton, a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall flooded several basements, mainly along Main Street between Third and Fourth, with damages estimated in the thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Turaday
Alxty
Lathrop School
Ledges
Dayton
Nenia
Cincinnati
Cotumpus
Ohio
Xenia Varliey
Xenia
Little Miami
Pullman reopenings hint at resumed production
The Pullman Car works in Putllman UK opened with about 225 workers, half the usual force. Manager Shumway expects 70 to return soon, with more follow. Two switch engines started. operations will resume on the old basis as departments begin when adequately staffed. Strikers threaten to leave town if demands are unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putllman
Union Foundry
Pullman
Shumway
Ihe Pullman
Inter State Commerce Bill Granted New Commission Powers
A long revised interstate commerce bill passed by the Senate creates a presidentially appointed five member commission with a $7000 annual chair, $3500 secretary, based in Washington. It grants sweeping inquiry powers over common carriers, requires public tariff disclosure within sixty days, and imposes a short haul rule with possible special exemptions. The measure now proceeds to the House for concurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxoton
Grrv
Senate
Washington
Treasury
United States
Verzons
Utate Conmiaione
United States Circuit Court
Equity
Coamion Carters
Black Makes A Point In Pension Case Controversy
Washington reports reveal Senate testimony on public expenditure where General Black denounced irregular pension grants. He cites improper actions in the Francisco case, showing arrears of 1104 dollars and alleging political influence aided a special pension. Letters from Jefferson County auditor Graham and J A Fife discuss advancing papers for political advantage amid Holman opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Pension Commission
Black
Senate
Artorul Francisco
Indiana
Gan
Thomas Grnham
Jefferson County
Dudley Naking
Gage
Graham Adde
Holman
Cullom
Gen. Black
Record of War of Words In Washington House Debates
In Washington on May 1 1890 a long session in the House included sharp remarks by Wheeler of Alabama and others over a suspension of language in a report involving conspirators. The debate touched on the Chinese treaty, immigration, and the interstate commerce bill with amendments debated and adopted. The session closed after a correction to a Record and continued discussions on diplomacy, pensions, and telegraph company scrutiny. The day also noted nominations and senatorial remarks surrounding various officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Alabama
Stanton
Brumm
Vanysylvania
Hammond
Georgia
Morrison
Unais
Alabams
Cunton
Algo
Maine
Duat
Michigan
Gen Grant
Springer
Linola
Camuron
Brown
Colquitt
Morgan
Ranson
Taian Up
Venato All- Journal
Indly
Hugik Springa
Stanton Tueaday
Pan-Electric Wilhem
Washington City
El-E
N. Hill
Paw-Electric Company
New York World
Col Chay Young
Pan-Hedhg Company
Lia
Answor
Casey Young
Uonovalarland
Aavormpautul
Militia Notes and Compimy Strengths in the Week
The report lists militia companies with captains and strength marks, noting Company C of Freeport under Captain Wrank Lawler and Company L of Rockford with Captain William Willett. Other units include Company B the Carays, Captain 1. i batcler, and Company 1 of Galena led by Captain W. A. Metbagh. Aide Lohr is named Aygate Henrie at Freeport. Himmert & Burrell Druggiste advertise Acker's Digestive Tablets for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Tolul
Freeport
Wrank Lawler
Rockford
Rockfort Rifles
Willian Willett
I Batcler
Galena
W. A. Metbagh
Lohr
Aygate Henrie
Old Cipb
AixeMaj
HW. N. Starr
Roakforit
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OPERA
Imcimel
Rive King
Pianiste
Mise Martha M
Johnson
Prof Bug Bischoff
Sleckner
Bartlett Hardware Co
Stephenson St
C.C
California
Pillsbury's
Pillsbury's Best
U. K
America
Diffenbaugh
Odell, Lla
Xonin
Catoagu
Chicago
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Winaimac
Sind Logansport
Missouri
Vichy Springs
Rollo
Qaglin River
Grean Ridge
Atchison
Atomson
Kan
Nortonville
Leavenworth
Ottawa
Ont
Atorm
Winnipeg
Lake Superior District
Indl
Anitchmon
Indiana, Bloomington & Western
Vandalia
Belt Road
Cascada
Boses
Luin
Pointland
Eagle Sugarworks
Thomas St. Hill
INTER
Rocorda
Pondent
Penatay
Nyon Cro
Honator Pratt
Pnge
Charlen Soboreck
Seventeenth
New York
J. A. Fife
Nonato Jogan
Beang
Logan
Ietter
Dudley
Congress
Wastancros Crry
Warren Green
Comul
Nuusgiwa
Dapin
Young Uroum
Norvin Grean
Westar Union Telegraph Company
Cleveland
Greun
Public
Hia
Nagasaki
Japan
Yokohama
Butler
Nosoormna
Giry
Mutlor
Toseurans
Ay Clafeman
Rogovru
Hyt- Ilorin
Con. Kutlur
Riddlebarger
Luon
Juvaria
Austria
Chas. E. Scott
Stephensonst
Stephenson
Uwlaction
AL Cy
Siaiphunan
Pubia
An. G.D
Eilely Aiolico Iyhotora
Aes
Stephenson Coney
Peninathan
KD. McKinden
PD Respectuitly
Anianies Nipanit
Kebody
Republicar Anvention
Hapublivian
Challis
Islank
Republican County Convention
Rep
Pishler
Burien Bros
Lae? & Burrell
USE
Little & Co
Mmert & Burrell
Presbport, Uglnois
People's Column
Haga
Lerane Inkora Kon
Dante
Kilug
van Burey Street
Chunk Avenue
Hanke
van Buren St
Iqaira
Wim
Racheta
Minyladine T. LJ
KLAPB
Wlade
Brewster House
Lw Als
Galena Street
Busingly
Hornberger
Hallett & Davis
Aul
Breaport
Mlessy
Plasteriag
Taqquai
Algar
Fabezare
Inquroo
Archer
Mohg
Luis
Marae
Knowlton Bros
Delia Sanders
Misa Foley
Stone
Susan
Egan
Crane's Drive
Silvereer
Tee Ca
Jos
Scott
Malvview School
MEAD
Even Hien
Donaldson
Insy Gil
Stephenson Street
Bok
Stephenson-st. Sa
Wwe
Ascher
Plana Wid
Hoebel & Moogkis
Vost
Wat
Prurloet
Ube
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