Tornado Lashes St Louis Area. Several Dead and Injured
A violent tornado swept through Missouri at about 2:80 o clock, destroying the main street from Water to Clark. Two bodies were recovered from a gag works ruin, James Gosney and his son, with others injured and property losses estimated between 100000 and 150000 dollars.
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Charles
Our
Water Street
Clark
Gag-Works
James Gosney
St Louis
St. Charles
Gé Linebur
Princeton Storm Hits Town and County Hard
Lysnavive February 23. A hurricane struck Princeton at seven pm causing extensive property damage and injuries. The storm crossed the county northeastward, destroying farms, a public school building, a grist mill, a furniture factory and Blair's Church among others. Property losses are estimated at 100000 to 150000 with total county damage near a quarter of a million. no deaths and only a few injuries likely to prove fatal. A horse was found in a cellar after being carried from a stable, and a brick residence was torn apart but a man aboard escaped unharmed. The town shows a tragic scene with scattered lath and shingles and two houses burned after being blown down.
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Princeton
Ind
Lysnavive
Blair
James Leslie
Andrew Jackson
Terrible Deaths on the New York Train near Rutland
A New York train bound for the City of New York from Rutland suffered a severe wreck near South Wallingford due to a broken rail. Charles H. Bissell and his son of Chicago died after the baggage and sleeper cars derailed, one car crushed against a marble mill and caught fire. Ten passengers escaped, with Mr Bissell among the first to exit.
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Romany
New York
Rutland
Harlem
South Wallingford
Charles H. Bissell and Son
Chicago
City of New York
Wagner
Kelly
Str
Bissell
Bia
Flames Consume Car Crash Kill Father and Son
Eyewitness account details a fatal crash where a father and his son died in a wood coach fire. The son was trapped amid debris as flames engulfed the wreck minutes after impact. Remains were later identified by personal items. Survivors faced exposure in the cold.
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Sell
Biskéll
St.Web
Remarkable rifle shooting by Mr Kellner in Brooklyn gallery
Mr James L. Kellner of Company D Thirteenth Regiment shot ten targets at 200 yards in a lying position. He scored 292 points of 300 and achieved ten consecutive bull's eyes on one target. Applause followed as he earned selection as captain of a German rifle team for the Centennial Exhibition.
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James L
Mr.Kellner
Kellner
Tiny boy with dwarf growth from Flynn family
A four to five year old boy born during Flynn residence at Greene No.4 weighs about nine pounds when fully dressed and stands twenty three inches tall. Doctors in New York state believe he may never reach the size of a child like Tom Thumb. the family now resides in Waterville.
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B. Flynn
Way's Hotel
Binghamton
Flynn
Waterville
N. Y
Tom Thumb
Mormon Courtship and Early Mission Marriage Counsel
A brief, odd tale cites Brigham Young advising Fulmer to marry before his Arizona mission. Fulmer seeks Brother Brown’s daughter with consent from her father, who tests readiness and plans a quick wedding that night in Salt Lake Tribune style. The note also mentions revival rumors and Cleveland iron trade activity.
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Fulmer
Arizona
Brigham
Brother Brown
Brown
Salt Lake Tribune
Union convertibility and state rights in postwar era
A long excerpt argues that the nations history proves the United States is one people, condemns Southern secession and states’ rights as treason. It asserts the Confederation failed, the Constitution united the states, and federal power replaced state sovereignty. The piece condemns white supremacy, praises emancipation, and denounces Democratic leaders and their supporters as disloyal to federal law and national unity.
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America
Confederation
Congress
Pratt
Mr Hill
Georgia
Bayard
Cox
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Fragmentary note on a social event and personal ties
The text presents a puzzled fragment about a person described as a bachelor seeking a preferred partner. It hints at social aims and a setting but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
What hast thou done for mine own soul in faith
A devotional lament questions a believer about deeds of charity and compassion. It ponders whether the soul has served the needy, clothed the poor, fed the hungry, and aided widows and orphans, or merely sought self glory. The text urges repentance before judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alira
Yand
Dellame
Christ
Abaajom's Rebellion and Absalom's Death in Lessons
International Sunday-School Lessons for the first quarter of 1876 discuss Abaajom's Rebellion from 2 Chronicles or related text and Absalom's Death from 2 Samuel. The material covers March 12 and March 18 study dates with reference to specific scripture passages and a brief review section.
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Abaajom
Absslom
From Defeat to Victory in Christian Endeavor
A reflective sermon on overcoming setbacks, urging readers to study failure, discard pride, and press toward future success with God’s help. The piece contrasts mistaken self reliance with post mortems of efforts, promising growth through disciplined effort and renewed resolve.
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Tave
God
W. H.jordan
Sunday School Times
Illinois News Items Include Bank Silence and Political Fuss
Illinois items report War Busby arrested for perjury in Vermillion County after a witness confession of paid false testimony. A Haires bank in Effingham suspends payments amid declines in deposits and rising distrust. A Republican State Convention call lists delegates by county, set for Springfield May 24 1876, to nominate statewide officers and elect electors.
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Illinois
Springfield
Tig
Ito
Hervey Tannor
Waterloo
National House of Representatives
Hambleton
Morrison
Busby
Vermillion County
Tre Jonesboro
H. G. Haires
Efingham
Oso
Republican State Central Committee
Heapgrantens Therp
Ican Union State Central
Cubano
Ilinois
Cluctonail
Overnor
P Lagee
Potein
Adams
Livingston
Mnlexander
Logan
Mason
Boone
Madinon
Ts Bureau
B.marlon
Calhoun
Marehall
A Carroll
Bi Macon
Madane
Champaign
McDonough
Christian
McKenry
Clark
McLcon
Clay
Munard
Clinton
Mercer
Butt Coles
Monroe
Ag Cook
Montgomery
Crawford Weer
Morgan
Roars Cumberland
Moultrie
DeKalb
Bocle
Cepa
Edwards
Emingham
Ford
Shelby
T Hunderson
Henry
Asesee
Tazowell
Iackson
Union
Syee
Jeffernot
Wabath
Jersey
Wiktren
Jo Daviess
Washington
Jounson
Wayne B
WGA
Rane
JO White
Kankakee
Kendall v
Aeliliavsens
Anebayy
la Salle
Wesdford
Lawrace
Mage
Fanwynn
Danses
Sividan
Cuanends
Sanell
W. C
Pall
Nunsran
Ryan
Dewey
James H Crank
Warnes
H.C
T. Cd. Kinney
Joux Wy Bunn
Tees
Woollvton
Nrepiys
C. Mateo Ste
Tuvapone Caytgius Ames
Sisnbate
Taylon
Tenhit Butuen
R Temps
Miepaxvryi
Chaniys
Ian
J. Truirr
A. Hoyne
Joan Lianake W
N. Buamnann
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Missouri
Mr. Bissell
Timnr
Cleveland
Ohio
Church Union
Lyarane Beecher
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