Wind and hail devastate towns causing deaths and damage
A violent storm swept Sharon and nearby areas with torn buildings and fatalities. Herbert Franks and wife killed at Krumroy as multiple residences damaged and several injured. Wabash county reports largest hail on record with diameters up to 1.5 inches, rivers flooding and bridges washed out. Cincinnati and Guyandotte also report widespread high winds and roof and church damage.
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Axor
Sharon
Meding County
Herbert Franks
Krumroy
Wanasa
Ind
Wabash County
Wabash Road
Lagro
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Virginia
Otway
West Union
Guyandotte
W. Ya
Big Bandy Valley
Pleasant tale of a book agent before Indiana lawmakers
A book agent illuminates the Indiana school book law before a Kentucky committee with a glib, entertaining account. He showcases manuscript breadth, defends Indiana books, and delivers sharp replies to questions about Kokomo and other towns, ending with a humorous scene as agents pin the Hon. G. S. P. to a claim.
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LaFollette
Geo
Sunbeam Pleasants
Kentucky
Pleasants
Indiana
Kokomo
Comneraville
van Antwerp
Bragg & Colia
Missing Persons Report From City Tuesday
Tuesday several people were reported missing to the police. Two boys, Bernhardt Habarte of 4759 New Jersey Avenue and Henderson of Washington and New Jersey streets, returned home late Tuesday. Bernhardt cried and was taken to a house before being reunited with his parents. Henderson spent the night away. Sam Taylor, from west of Mt Jackson, also vanished after arriving Monday with his wife and has not been heard from since.
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Bernhardt Habarte
New Jersey
W. New York-at
Henderson
Washington
New Jarney Sta
Sam Taylor
Mt. Jackson
Police Report Claims Kelly Shot At Jerome Allen
The report states that Jerome Allen, a colored man, was at the police station Wednesday seeking a warrant for Officer Hugh Kelly, longtime watchman at a New York store. Allen says Kelly, intoxicated, shot at him Wednesday morning near Peck's grocery on East Washington Street, the bullet grazing his pant leg.
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Kelly
Jerome Allen
Hugh Kelly
New York
Peck’s Grocery
E. Washington Sr
Homan and Wife Celebrate Golden Wedding in Augusta
Spl J R Homan editor and owner of the Maine Farmer and his wife marked their gold wedding anniversary with a Tuesday night celebration. Blaine sent gifts and congratulations, reflecting the friendship between Homan and Blaine.
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Augusta
J. R. Homan
Homan
The
Maine Farmer
Blaine
Town to fics frank Posey in Indianapolis tale
A fragmentary Indianapolis report mentions frank Posey and a doctor commenting on rapid healing advances in surgery. The piece weaves anecdotes about President Shafiar of a street railway and a Shakespeare club name debate, plus a Chicago lecture scene involving abdominal surgery and vivisection of a dog.
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Frank Posey
Indianapolis
Shafiar
Cleveland
Avon Society
Shaffer
InChicago
Senn
Dr. Senn
Ben's Blowout State Dinner for Supreme Court Chiefs
The White House hosted the first state dinner of the supplementary season in honor of the chief justice and associate justices. Attendees, elaborate floral centerpieces, and formal attire highlighted an evening beginning at 8 o'clock with the president and Mrs. Harrison greeting guests in the east room.
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Supreme Court
White House
Waterville
Unhappy Russia Fears Fron Rule And Oppression
A St Petersburg report notes widespread misery across Russia. Prisons spill over, Siberian transports rise, bread shortages provoke riots, and police crackdowns increase arrests. Peasants endure harsh life amid failing southern wheat crops and growing distress.
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London
St. Petersburg
Russia
Siberia
A Fine Meeting Of The Commercial Club
The Commercial club held a largely attended monthly meeting on a Tuesday afternoon. A 50 member committee was appointed to manage an option sale of seats for a music festival. Committees were formed on sewerage plans and street railroad matters, with press staff expanded and a delay advised on street improvement ordinances. The club will reconvene Monday evening to discuss street pavements.
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Commercial Club
J. H. Holliday
Mason
Lilly
Jail Investigation Committee
Col Perry
New
W. A. Wilkins
Journal
S. A. Collins
Sentinel
J. P. Hornaday
News
C. M. Purdy
Sun
C. B
Severe Storms Rake Ohio With Limited Losses
Reports from Cincinnati indicate a general and destructive Twentieth nights storm, especially across Ohio. Loss of life confined to Norwalk, while lakefront areas suffered damage. Vessels were forced ashore as authorities debated a Chicago cyclone rumor. In Milwaukee, J H McNamara and Maud Ball wed in a hotel parlor, masking the elopement hints.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Norwalk
Chicago
Milwaukee
J. H. McNamara
Maud Ball
Kirby House
Justice McGargie
Weather Jokes and Dust Storm Rattle Indianapolis Church Steeple
A brisk wind from a Thursday storm causes the First Presbyterian Church steeple to sway and men to brace the southeast spire. The central storm moves from Springfield toward Port Huron as isothermal lines signal danger then subside. Rock Island fan distribution and a cold wave feature spice a tale of chilly Denver-like temperatures and a vigilant Watchman Graham in the city tower.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Port Huron
Gen. Greely
Rainlrord
Rock Island Road
Rock Island
Kershner
Pennsylvania St
St. Louis
Graham
Court House Tower
City Life News In A Turbulent Era And Social Notices
A dense, pastiche local page outlines fund figures, exhibits, elections, court actions, and social events. Items include a $47,000 relief fund for US filement, a Masonic hall exhibit opening April 26, a soldiers monument plan unchanged, and a Brighton beach shoot by the gun club. Also noted are a New York merchant moving to town, fire injuries, a $990 court award, a horse theft requisition, corporate filings, tax talk on Mexican ores, a July Fourth plan, a diary of social and political tensions with colored voters, and a ball hosted by Jeff Dixon with a strict newspaper embargo.
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Masonic Hall
T. A. Hendricks
Langsdale
Soldiers’ Monument
Capital Offy Gun Club
Brighton Beach
Polster
Bittleton
Parsons
Anson
E. W. Blinn
New York
Sam Neall
Bowen-Merrill
Henry Strong
Dollers
Insane Hospital
Dajarty
Weigel
Wolf
White
Albert Hester
John Shirly
Wash.st
Sullivan
Officere Roessener
Thompson
Sue Ketcham
Boffalo
Niagera Falla
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Green Mount
Ainkabi
Fred J. McGahan
Indianapolis Sea Company
New York St
Indiana
Loyal Legion
Gav. McGinnis
Dew
J. KE. Cleland
Bia Clase
Aftarncon
Board of Trade
House
Ways and Means
Mipere
T. L. Sewall
Literary Society
Marie Bashkirteeff
Rascell
Grand Army
Jeff
Dixon
Wright’s Hall
Pettijohn Barn Fire Ravages Five Structures
A morning blaze, fanned by strong winds, destroyed five buildings starting from Dr. C. B. Pettijohn’s barn at 232 N. Blake Street. The fire spread to an empty dwelling, Pettijohn’s residence, and Richard Ryan’s house, with total losses around 1500 on Pettijohn and 1200 on Ryan. Insurance on Pettijohn had expired last week. Firefighters from stations one and six contained the flames after about an hour.
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C. B. Pettijohn
N. Blake St
Blake and
New York Srs
Pettijohno
Richard Ryab
Pettijohn
Cyclone and storm damage across multiple Michigan towns
Widespread Tuesday storms hit Oberlin Kalamazoo Battle Creek and surrounding areas with heavy rain hail and wind. Buildings unroofed barns toppled windows broken injuries reported while Googie lake cottages were blown down and a Norwalk cyclone caused severe property damage and at least one death.
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Oberlin
Kalamazoo
Mich
Roberts
Til
Googie Lake
Battle Creek
Allegap
Coltens
Charlotte
East Liverpool
Prophetstown
Tll
Norwalk
French & Sprague
Dora Palmer
Amusements in town mix of productions and stars
English presents A royal pass Park Eunice Goodrich in Dads boy CycLoRaAMA Battle of Atlanta Evans and Hosy parlor match Thursday and rest of week at Englishs Kate Claxton at Grand next week with Boats Baby and The two orphans Emma Judd opera company travels by train with 110 members singing Carmen at Englishs Tuesday Faust Wednesday Reduction of one third on gilt wall papers Carl Moller 161 E Washington st
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Park
Eunice Goodrich
Atlanta
Evans & Hosy
Ingliish’s
Kate Claxton
Boatles
Emma Judh Opera Company
Carl Moller
E. Washington-st
Four Hangings in Pennsylvania Mark Grim Day
Philadelphia April 9 four men were hanged in Bellefonte Easton Ellensburg and Waynesburg for brutal murders. Bartholomew cursed and raved in his cell before admitting innocence while his daughter testified against him. Andrewes Carter and Taylor were executed for separate killings with brief notes on their crimes and final pleas. Local weather forecast notes colder, cloudy conditions in Indiana and Indianapolis.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bartholomew
Easton
Andrews
Bellefonte
Carter
Ellensburg
Taylor
Waynesburg
A. W. Dulliard
Tam
Hev. Wm. Meybrey
Kreidersville
Elizabeth Miller
William Andrewe
Annie Price
Charles Carter
Johnstown
Simmone
Ebensburg
Zack Taylor
McCausland
Wanesburg
Doom Sealers Fade as Doomsday Prophet Fails in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 8 the Doomsayers flocked to the woods for an April 14 destruction, but most stayed away as crowds refused to heed the prophecy. The city quieted after the exodus, police reported fights and injuries at local benches, including multiple arrests for assault and disorder. Meanwhile Clarksons retirement from the postmaster general’s office was announced for June 1 after a long, burdensome tenure.
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San Francisco
Splj
Naps
Sonoma
Erickson
Oakland
Washington
J. &. Clark- OD
Clarkson
Women win election in Egerton campaign
After a hotly contested campaign here the women’s ticket won the election. Mayor Mrs. W. F. Kelley police judge Mrs. Thomas Great councilmen Mrs. W. F. Ewart Mrs. Stewan Mrs. Holden Mrs. Nat Ross and Mrs. Town were named to the council.
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Egerton
Kaa
W. F. Kelley
Thomas Great
F. Ewart
Stewant
Holden
Nat Ross
Town
Elected Warden Named for Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus April 9. F Dyer private secretary to President Andrew Johncop has been elected warden of the Ohio penitentiary.
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Columbus
F. Dyer
Andrew Johncop
Ohio Penitentiary
Fort Wayne Items Highlight Postwar Pension Support
In Wayne County readers note support for the service pension bill by old soldiers, while Indiana University seniors resist commencement speeches. A Brazil man eyes a paving brick venture and a church riot at Baleville U B Church promises arrests. Open All Night Pharmacy at Bates House remains open.
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Wayne County
Fort Wayne
Mies
Susie G. Kelly
Germany
DePauw
Indiana University
Baleville U. B
Brazil
Features of Sporting Life and Prospects Across Leagues
Tom Rameey pledges sobriety as Phillies wallop Athletics while Jimmy Peeples may manage the Cantons and Jim Johnsons Cleveland squad eyes the pennant Al Johnson doubts Columbia club exit Kemp and McLean race on the Paramatta Gunn and Newman join Torontos rodent: McCarthy backer bets 5000 on a Dixon bout Syracuse Stars win easily over Pittsburg forming a base for Sunday ball in Toledo. McDowell aims for John Bell title in Cleveland. Roddy Gallagher travels to California to meet Australian fighter Billy McCarthy Dempsey era plans cause talk Capitalists of Pitt club limit Hanlon statements to club counsel Al Johnson draws 5000 spectators on depot roof to view Brooklyn Boston game record trotting foal sells for 5000 to Gerrard Lang Charles Saunders signs for world championship court tennis Pettit and Fiske Warren prepare for match In state league secretary’s work disputes and a $77 bill threaten to disrupt the league Norbert Landgraf, merchant tailor, moves to 81 North Pennsylvania st.
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Tom Rameey
Phillies
Athletics
Jimmy Peeples
Cantons
Jim
al. Johnson
Cleveland
Columbia
Kemp
McLean
Paramatta
Gunn
Newman
Torontos
McCarthy
George Dixon
Syracuse Stars
Pittsburg
Toledo
McDowell
John Bell
Roddy Gallagher
California
Billy McCarthy
Dempsey
Pittenburg
Hanlon
Lexington
Gerrard Lang
Buffalo
Timothy Angelin
Mambrino Patchen
Baron Wilkes
George Wilkes
Charles Saunders
England
Thomas Pettit
Boston Athletic Club
Smith
Forgery Uncovered in A TenYear Divorce Case
In Brooklyn the court granted Mire Mary Brown a divorce from Alien G Brown on abandonment grounds. Evidence revealed a forged certificate claiming a Pennsylv an ia divorce ten years earlier. The husband failed to respond as the case proceeded before Judge Walker with no appearance from him.
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Walker
Mire
Mary Brown
G. P. Brown
Brooklyn
N. Y
Brown
Washington, D.C
Allegheny County
Penn
Rival’s Father Fatally Harmed in Goshen Morn Assault
In Goshen Indiana on Tuesday morning Silas Fields fatally wounded his rival by dismembering with a razor. Fields was arrested. The conflict involved Fields’ son and Bell, who were brothers in law, and the elder Fields resisted Bell more than his son. The incident occurred at Wakeman near Goshen.
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Goshen
Ind
Silas Fields
Simon Bell
Wakeman
Fields
Bell
Young Fields
Richard Daviee Hanged in Crewe Regicide Case
Richard Daviee, elder of the Crewe regicides, was hanged on Tuesday morning amid protests of innocence. Two thousand telegrams to the queen pleaded for mercy for the boy, but the sovereign refused. Public sentiment mocked the hangman as circumstantial evidence failed to prove the boy's guilt.
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Loxpor
Richard Daviee
Crewe
Tom Reed's Presidential Boom Sparks Political Push
Washington scene shows a union of state Republican clubs forming with a rousing open meeting. Applause rises at Tom Reed mention as a potential candidate, while references to Harrison draw only faint cheers amid a political climate focused on the coming fall campaigns and party unity.
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Tom Reed
Washington
Harrison
Gen. Henderson
Jaws
Tom
The Ministers Shocked in Colunys Apr 3 Meeting
Clergymen group in Colunys discussed indecent billboard displays and said city art galleries show ladies in immodest attire. A committee will pursue action and sermons will be preached on the topic. Randall’s Relapse reported as very low after another relapse on Wednesday in Washington.
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Colunys
Randall
Washington
Tariff bill eyed for Thursday report by House
The tariff bill may be reported in the house Thursday. House committee on elections will investigate the Clayton assassination in Kansas. Butterworth's bill to suppress option dealing has been favorably reported in the cage. Windom will increase the San Diego federal force to stop smuggling Chinamen over the Mexican border. Phelan challenges Editor Fleming to a duel. Fleming declines.
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House
House Committee On Elections
Clayton
Kansas
Bardall
Butterworth
Morrill
Windom
San Diego
Cal
Phelan
Fleming
Knoxville
Tent. Sentinel
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