Spring freshet floods sweep South and Ohio Valley losses
Publisher reports nine deaths and many injured as the Mississippi River flood spreads across the south and Kentucky. A washout near Layvon City Tennessee stops a Southern Railway train, drowning six near the Ohio River crossing at Hickman Kentucky. Tornadolike winds, river swells, and bursting crests flood towns from Pittsburg to Hickory Level and Andershun. Rail damage, disrupted mills, and evacuations affect hundreds as the flood drives people from homes and swamps farms along the Allgheny Monongahela basins and Ohio tributaries.
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Louisville
Sky
Aiine
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
Lendir City
Tenn
Ohio River
Hickman
Kentucky
Yellow Creek
Andershu
Nashville
Allégheny
Mo‘nongahela
Ohio
Pittsburg
Mills
Three Train Men Killed In New York Central Wreck
A Southwestern Limited wreck near Albany injures three trainmen and kills two. An overnight collision on the New York Central line left men dead in the sleeping car and others hurt as freight cars blocked the track. Local crews reported: the wreck occurred in the East Liberty yard area after an empty buffet car detached. The disaster disrupted service and halted operations for hours.
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Kwestern Limited
New Nock Central
Syracuse
N.Y
Ispetiale
Southwestern Limited
New-York
Iapeans
Millroad
Limacuxe
Albany
Sentenced for Smuggling and Assassination Report
Report summarizes a smuggling case involving a man named Tovasco from Holland and a list of violent incidents. The document mentions a death tally, a fatal shooting at a farmhouse, and injuries including A. Hannas Harmer and Mor tally. It notes a b
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A. Hannas Harmer
AL Kanens
Tingley
Kanywag
Sanday
Meistusley
Melbius
Kansas City
Graham
McHinsley
Tragedy in Benclare Depot Fatal Shooting of Bowen by Stegard
A Sioux Falls agent of the Illinois Central Railroad, Stegard, killed Bowen in the Benclare depot waiting room after a dispute over demurrage charges. Bowen’s 12 year old son was wounded by a second shot. Stegard was arrested and jailed. Bowen, described as quarrelsome, left a widow and several children.
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Benclare
Sioux Falls
Stegard
Illinois: Central Railroad
Little Town
Wriday
Rank Bowen Aegram Busor
Benclareit
Sheeviff
Huston
Lodgall
Esway
Bowen
Stegall
Cagtin
Stegald
General Sawter and Dr Sawter Return from Ecuador
An advance message from Guayaquil dated February 24 reports General Sawter and Dr Sawter returning to the United States aboard the same steamer that carried them south. Sawter reportedly feared yellow fever after entering the fever ward, and the Washington note questions the reasons for his withdrawal in Consul General Sawter’s absence.
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Oranoil
Idol
Washington
Sawter Ithe Wiiciaisu
State Department
Hayel
United States
Two Miners Suffocated In Black Diamond Mine Tragedy
Springfield dispatch reports two miners Emery Brewer the fire boss and the men Motley and McDonald suffocated in the Black Diamond mine south of the city Friday. Brewer nearly died trying to save them and Motley died before reaching the surface while McDonald lost his life attempting to rescue Motley.
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iLife
Alfred Motley
Thomas McDonaldh
Emery Brewer
Neary
Morley
Morley Was Ded Before Reaehding Thes Ule Wat Afoinoomunay
Motley
Mc Donald
Tin
Wade Admits Guilty in Kate Sullivan Murder Case
Toledo special reports Al Wade confessed to killing Kate Sullivan two years ago as the trial closed. The sensational case neared verdict with the jury out Friday afternoon and a prisoner's brother making two failed attempts to assault him in court. Wade fainted during the proceedings amid questions about his mental state and a county physician's opinion on his condition.
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Kate Sullivan
Toledo
Enya
al‘ Wade
Emery Man Slain and Rebels Kill Five Hundred Troops
Reports from Peking indicate five hundred Chinese imperial troops were ambushed in Yang Ying pass by rebels in Kwang Ji province. The assault left all soldiers dead and rebels seized arms en route to the besieged garrison of Chi Yuen. In Lowell dispatches a block fire killed Mrs Barn F. Kittredge, noted journalist, and a Chicago note cites a one million dollar damages suit over coal-market stringency filed in St. Joseph Missouri against Manufacturers Coal and Coke Co.
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Peking
Yang Ying Pass
Kwang Ji
South China
Ganftieon
Chi Yuen
Chicago
Superior Court
H. P. Belgart
St. Joseph,Mo
Manufacturers Coal, and Coke Company
Robbers Loot Cedar Springs Bank During Thursday Night
A Cedar Springs private bank in Michigan was robbed Thursday night. Two men forced entry and obtained between 4000 and 5000 dollars after gaining admittance with a key. The incident disrupted local trust and prompted a police investigation. Local authorities reported weather-related disruptions elsewhere but focus remains on the Cedar Springs burglary.
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Hubbard
Cedar Springs
Mich
A. Key
Real Bluebeard Knapp Confesses to Multiple Murders
Indianapolis man Alfred Knapp confessed to a string of killings in Cincinnati and Indianapolis since 1894, naming victims Emma Littleman Tennie Connors Knapp Amy Gouharit and Imma Stubbs among others. He described a compulsion to harm and said his first wife is alive in Louisville. He awaits formal charges.
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Knapp
A. Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Indianapolis
Idan Gebhard
Snapp
Bosch
Emma Littleman
Lim Kit
Imma Stubbs
Miners Die in Dust Explosion at Auburn Mine
An Auburn and Alton Coal Company mine near Auburn Illinois, about twenty miles southwest of Springfield, saw three miners killed by a dust explosion Wednesday evening at 7:15. Fifteen rescuers entered at 9 and found the bodies at 11, with ten of eleven mine timbers collapsed in inner shafts.
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Springfield
Auburn and
Alton
Auburn
Great Fire Rips Cincinnati Center Opera House Fire
A Cincinnati special report describes a blaze that began in the Pike Opera House building at 1 30 a m Thursday. The inferno, not under control by daylight, caused an estimated 2 000 000 in damage and alarmed the heart of the city. Occupants of the Burnett and Gibson Hotels were awakened and evacuated. No deaths occurred though many escaped narrow by firemen and police efforts.
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Business
Cincinnati
Pike Opera House
Burnett
Gibson
Great Bank Swindle in Santiago Swallows Millions
Panama advices report a man named Fermin Montero arrested at a steamer pier en route to New York, linked to a scheme that swindled Santiago banking houses of about two million dollars in gold several weeks earlier. He will be sent back to Chile for trial aboard the next Chilean steamer.
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Panama
Fermin Montero
New York
Santiago
Chili
Montero
Mob War Toll Cuts Through West Virginia
Charleston reports ten of Stansford's mob jailed for defying federal court injunction while sixty one remain held under conspiracy warrants at Beckley. Five killed and sixteen wounded in Wednesday battle. Captured men yielded 100 guns sixty pistols and a ton of ammo. Pittsburgh note: Wabash Railroad president approves a new Pittsburgh station project costing over 1 million with ten month completion.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Stansford
Beckley
Fire Chief Audroisé Killed In Broadway Fire
A New York fire captain Audroisé died and several firemen were injured when a ceiling fell at an eight story building on Broadway and Thirteenth Street. The loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. Also reports from Huntington West Virginia describe miners wiring for rifles and a state official arriving from the mining district stating a striking group wired to Cleveland for 150 Winchesters.
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New York
Audroisé
Broadway
Thirteenth Street
Huntington
W. Va
Gaya. A
Mingra
New Law on Assessments Prompt Circuits to Reach
Des Moines dispatch notes a state executive council order to issue a second circular to assessors and boards of review. It demands assessments align with statute, warns of heavy penalties for deviations, and explains a changed levy method post assessment.
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Boards of Review
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Oach
Officinla
Cedar Rapids Hotel Fire Toll Climbs As Search Reopens
Renoed search resumes at the Cedar Rapids hotel ruins amid fears more victims remain buried. authorities urge caution as authorities confirm a likely unidentified man among the dead and family members await confirmation.
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Cedar Rapids
Clifton Totel
A. P. Johnson
Orion
Johnson
Infant dead by questionable birth near Blencoe
Multiple local items report a newborn found near a Blencoe barn Wednesday, alive but strangled, with coroner investigation ongoing. Other briefs note Ida Grove gambling case at The Basement Bowling Alley, a fatal train accident at Valley Junction, a Whisky theft case in Storm Lake, a Sanity hearing waiver, and Cedar Falls suicide by Mrs Elliott.
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Blencoe
Baird Found Guilty in Knoxville Robbery Case
Baird, known as Prank Baird, was found guilty of robbing P. Sullivan of 2000 dollars on New Year eve. The jury deliberated briefly after the trial, and the verdict stated he was guilty as charged. The report also notes a smallpox outbreak in Le Grand with several families under quarantine.
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Baird
Knoxville
P. Sullivan
le Grand
Married 60 Years Marked By Daughter’s Wedding
A long married couple from Penny Agan area celebrated their Golden Anniversary. Dr B and Mrs Scholte marked six decades since their 1914 marriage in a home once part of the Scholte property. Their family, friends, and children gathered as the couple reflected on past decades and the future. The day also included the early morning wedding of their youngest daughter Miss May Weables to Key By Smith at the Cresco Baptist Church.
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Iona
Pella
Sarah Scholte
Scholte
Scoutles
May Weables
Smith
Cresco Baptist
Richards in Iowa Arrangements for His Return to Stand Trial
A telegraph special says arrangements are made for ex Deputy Marshal W A Richards to return from Mexico to stand trial for the Sullivan robbery. He was in Omaha Tuesday, conferred with friends in Iowa Wednesday, bonds arranged with wealthy backers, and will testify in Beard’s trial in Knoxville. He denies the accusations and promises to recount every minute of the robbery night.
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W. A. Richards
Mexico
Trinl
Omaha
Duesday
Lowa
Beard
Knoxville
Heald
Richards
Indictment Dropped in Gallaugher Case Ahead of Trial
Mrs. Sarah Gallaugher will not be tried on the first indictment, dropped by the state after the court refused to adjourn the second indictment. Her trial on the second indictment for perjury linked to a murder case will begin Friday. Charles Holada, her self-confessed partner now in state prison, will testify for the state as the chief witness.
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Gallaugher
Towa City
Sarah Men Gallangher
Tria
Charles Holada
State
Hwfe
Fire at Cedar Falls Destroys Bakery and Mail Contents
A Cedar Falls special reports a serious basement fire at Willimek's bakery in the postoffice block. Smoke and water caused heavy damage. mail bags were moved to Cedar Falls National Bank across the street. All valuables saved. Willimek lost stock and household goods.
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Willimex
Cedaralls National Bank
Willimek
Fires at Oskaloosa Ruins Goods Warehouse and Round House
An Oskaloosa special reports a Tuesday night fire destroyed the storehouse and wireroom of J. Wetsman, clothing and general goods dealers. The two story flume building interior gutted. stock valued at 12000 with 3000 insured. The Central round house and machine shops suffered fire damage from a torch explosion.
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Oskaloosa
J. Wetsman
Mrlonninski Turb Swindle Leaves Investors Waiting
Cedar Rapids reports Larry Bralanki sold pool rooms and withdrew funds from Chicago and Detroit with 3600 investors in the Mrlonninski concern. Estimated total investments exceed 1 million dollars, including 160000 from Cedar Rapids. Details of whereabouts are unknown.
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Cedar Rapids Dispatch
Onl
Urolaski & Co
Larry Bralanki
Chicago
Detroit
Mrolnnski
Cedar Hapida
Macedonian uprising leader plans and early war details
Gen Basil Stephanos, long a failed merchant in Grand Rapids, has been called to Macedonia to command part of the Macedonian army amid plans for a rising against the Turks. The uprising date will be set by the National Society, with 2,400,000 members. Stephanos, noted for bravery, will lead a 25,000-strong division. Also noted are discussions on Archbishop Davidson’s salary, details about the Canterbury see, and biographical notes on other officials and legal figures including McDonough and Bertha Krupp, plus a Pennsylvania wreck and political chatter in New York and Chicago.
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Grand Tuplis
Mich
Macedonia
Stephanc
National Society
Stephanos
Scae
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England
Canterbury
Randall Davison
Yiimate Xa
Qanterbury
Lambeth Palace
St. Davidson
London
Wr. Davidson
Inngland
Windsor
Queen Victoria
Marian
Sover
Tait
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