Hurricane strikes Cairo and river ferry disaster recaps
A sudden hurricane slammed Cairo on May 27 causing the Opera House and Union Depot to lose roofs, trees to fall, and signs to be blown down. The ferry Katharine capsized near the Ohio river mouth with only the captain, engineer, and clerk remaining aboard. many on board escaped by clinging to debris. Dozens of named residents and travelers were affected or injured as houses and structures suffered damage and transportation services disrupted.
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Caio
His
Opera House
Union Depot
Hlaves
Katharine
Sapo
Ohio
Tas
Cairo
Gino River
Olinos
Joseph
Bird's Point
Mary Janes
Jackson
Lena
Dewis Hadi
Cuivre
Asbury Alexander
Colerg
Waehuio
Jyacer Davis
Corea
Stils Orr
Danis Mort
Moo
O Charch
Tragedy in Destgee as Seven Townsfolk Perish
Reports from North McGregor indicate seven town residents are dead and six circuses workers from Kirkhart Ac Ryan drowned when a cloudburst flooded the Mississippi area. Conductor W J Darbin describes rising waters swallowing homes and a boxcar rescue attempt that failed. names remain unavailable amid confusion and no communication.
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Destgee
North McGregor
Kirkhart
Ryan
Winona
Ros
Glite
Novik McGregor
W. J. Darbin
Milwaukee
eGregor
Bowlands
Mississippi
Death Toll Rises From Michigan Cyclone Reports Reach 38
A cyclone sweeping across Michigan is confirmed to have caused 38 deaths with many injuries. Readily named victims include Thomas Bishop in Addison and Edward Fifield in Oakwood, along with multiple graveside losses in Grove and West Brandon. Further reports from remote districts remain pending as the storm disrupted Merritt township and damaged Mt. Clemens and surrounding areas.
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Dronoirr
Michigan
Addison
Thomas Bishop
Oakwood
Edward Fifield
M.K. Wolverton
Willian Davidson
Charles Fifield
Edward Howe
Urove
West Brandon
Henry Quick
William Mitchell
Kitchen
Amaham Kitchen
Clarke
Ortonville
W. JS. Mitchell
Daniel Thompson
Abramequick
John Wilkins
John Porritt
Joseph Porritt
John Milkey
T. E. Gleason
Joseph Smiley
Bay City
Merritt
Tus- Olu
Munger
Iona Edwards
Mt. Clemens
Baptist Anniversary Addressing Revival in New Jersey
Aseuny Park New Jersey May 27 Baptist anniversaries concluded with Rev A Woody of Portland Oregon addressing the gathering on Fifty Years Work on the Racite Coat. The Rev H C Wood spoke on Chapel and 2 dau Yest and thne 2 t ausylvania fob Bg 1 it Trumphes of Aguorica.
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Aseuny Park
N. J
A. Woody
Portland, Or
HC Wood
T. Ausylvania
Knights Templar Conclave Opens with Scranton Parade
Scranton, Pa May 27 The Knights Templar of Pennsylvania opened their forty third annual conclave with a large parade. 39 commanderies 1507 sir knights and 33 bands took part. Grand Master Thomas reviewed the procession as officials and past grand commanders observed. A junior warden contest is the only election.
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Scranton
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of
Pennsylvania
R. E
Warren Larue Thomas
United States
Edward B. Spencer
Philadelphia
Melita
Robert J. Linden
Ezra H. Bartlett
Mary
Wilson I. Flemming
Coustauns
Bellefonte
Penman
Linden
Bartlett
Fleming
Bellfonte
Doctor W A McGill Dies at Erie
Dr. W A McGill a prominent physician died at Erie. Central Pennsylvania grangers held a meeting at State College. The Wilkes mill strike at Sharon was declared off and the men returned to work. Frank Bennett was acquitted of the murder of Samuel Dorsey at Washington. William Doyle was struck by a Panhandle train at Bloomfield tunnel and severely injured. Butler youths arrested for quiet poker on Sunday were fined $1 each and warned. Burglars caught in the act at Alexander Douglas’s Beaver Falls home. Douglas wounded one of the men but a companion carried him off. Sandy Ridge fire brick works at Phillipsburg were bought by W A Scott Pittsburg E J Pruner and George D Blair Tyrone. works to start soon.
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W. A. McGill
Erie
Central Pennsylvania
State College
Wilkes Mill
Sharon
William Doyle
Bloomfield Tunnel
Butler
Alexander Douglas
Beaver Falls
Douglas
Sandy Ridge
Phillipsburg
W. A. Scott
Pittsburg
E. J. Pruner
George D. Blair
Tyrone
Seven Killed in a Riot at Fort Branch Circus Boat
In Vincennes Indiana on May 27 a circus steamboat landed near Fort Branch. Drunken disorder led to a battle between townsfolk posse and boat crew. Seven killed ten wounded as the craft anchored mid stream and then left town.
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Vincennes
Ind
Fort Branch
Here
US to honor pre Weyler tobacco export contracts
The state department confirms that all Cuban leaf tobacco contracts entered before Weyler's export ban will be respected. U.S. citizens proven as bonafide owners prior to the order may export the tobacco as before.
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Washington
State Department
Weyler
United States
Free silver Democrats form state organization in Indiana
More than 100 free silver Democrats from every Indiana district meet in Indianapolis and establish an executive committee of 14, signaling an open revolt against the state central committee dominated by gold standard supporters. In Augusta, Me., J H Manley, Republican National Committee secretary, reports 67 contests in various states affecting 156 delegates.
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Indianapolis
State Central Committee
Augusta
J. H. Manley
Republican National Committee
Carter
American Missionary and Wife Injured In Riots
Dispatch from Cairo reports serious rioting quelled by police. An American missionary and his wife were injured amid the unrest. In Newport Rhode Island Charles Warren Lippitt was inaugurated as governor.
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the Evening News
Cairo
Newport
Charles Warren Lippitt
Rhode Island
Czar and Czarina Crowned in Moscow
May 27 report describes the coronation of Emperor Nicolas II and Empress Alexandra in Moscow with 21 gun salute, ceremonial processions, bells, and military honors. Also notes a US presence and czarist proclamations on tax relief and prisoner releases. Also mentions royal praise for US Supreme Court ruling and a Newport murder trial. A separate Victoria BC item reports a tragic bridge collapse after a sham battle, with fifty drowned.
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Moscow
Nicolas Alexandrovitch
Russias
Alexandra Feodorovna
Cathedral of the Assumption
Kremlin
Newport
Alonzo M. Walling
Pearl Bryan
Victoria
B. C
Point Ellice Bridge
Great Attractons Sale Campbell Smith
Campbell Smith advertises a large summer sale with low prices on waists shirts shoes and dress goods. It promotes 844 dozen wash waists 15c to 89c, various shirt waists for $1.00 and up, skirts and fabrics, shoes from $1.25 to $3.50, hats socks underwear and more. The ad highlights discounts across men women and children plus groceries and grain offers and notes telephone number 71.
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Congress
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Glearfield
Wiliam A. Wallace
Pattison
Frank Bennett
Samuel Dorsey
Indiana
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Gzarina
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Lheythen
Breckinridge
A. McD. McCook
Admiral Selfridge
Czar
QUA Supreme Court
Lonpox
United States Supreme Court
Uorsa
Cubs
the Globe
Supreme Court of the
Alonzo Willing
Terral
Versons Drea Award
F. Newargy & Bons
King Edweard
London
Porren Dave & Carm
Corr
Boston
Optician
R. W. Wehrle
Indiana, Pa
Campbell &Smith
P. K
Campbell & Smith
Fifth Avenue
Wood and
Smithfield Streets
Vv. M. Cunninghats
10Th Sts
Third Ward
The
J. H. Brilhart & Son
New Policy
Guthrie
Wallace Dry Goods
Govud Ingram
J. C. Wallace & Son
Proprietors
Stewart
Sancom
Valencia
Roller Mik
Anthony S. H
Five Points
Plumville
Smicksburg
Richmond
Marion Center
Kenlysburg
Homer City
Locust Lane
Greenville
Cockport
Gettysburg
Smithport
New Washington
Imagh
Barkley
Barns
A. M. Hammers
Harry Arthosy
Exapfield
Guilford Putt’s Restaurant
Philadelphia and
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Cale
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