Great Loss of Life and Property in Akron Nebraska Tornadoes
A northeast wind whipped Akron Nebraska on Tuesday causing multiple deaths and extensive property damage including wrecked houses, toppled buildings, and ruined stock. The storm swept through Westfield Parker and Robinson with few details known as wires were down. In St Louis the blast damaged ships, boats and riverfront structures with extensive debris.
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Onatta
Neb
Akron
Here
Westfield
Wenfield
Pace
Clara Magers
Kas
Parker
Willis
Powhatan
Inwatha
State of
Kansas
Robinson
Hollen
Burkrmator
Nebraska
Missouri
Ottumws
Chicago
Springfield
Centralia
Pinn
Crix
Mayview
Higeinaville
Wm. Walker
Walker
St. Louis
Grand Leader
Broadway
Pike
City of
Weather Bureau
Nouth
Third District
Sidney Quirk
Kkokomo
Ind
Kokomo
Robert Douglas
Jefversonyidle
Lyons
St. Josefa
Stanberry
Stra. Yard
John Shelton
Lake Ontario
St. Paul
Harry Whorton Freed and Heads to Indianapolis
Self confessed burglar Harry Whorton was released from the northern prison Tuesday and went directly to Indianapolis. Three indictments loom in the criminal court as Horton’s confinement appears to have improved his appearance.
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Harry
Harry Whorton
Whatnot
Indianapolis
Horton
Postmasters and officers named in Wednesday promotions
Indiana postmaster Isaac Holton of Plainfield is listed among Wednesday appointments. Andrew Tyre of Michigan is named surveyor of customs at Grand Rapids. About six army officers receive one grade promotions.
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Indiana
Washieton
Isaac Holton
Plainfield
Ind
Andrew Tyre
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Stolen horse recovered. memorial address set for Decoration Day
J. J. Martin recovers his stolen horse after a Tuesday evening chase near Plainfield. Guy McKinley of Ohio to deliver the Decoration Day memorial address at Tomlinson Hall. Grand Army preparations intensify. State librarian Ahern plans Indiana author collections for the state library.
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J. J. Martin
Alabama St
Plainfield
Guy. McKinley
Ohio
Tomlinson Hall
Grand Army
Ahern
Indiana
State Library
Sotail Merchants’ Association
Millers
Indianapolis
Sara Jane White
Tom Robinson
Justice Daniels
Baldwin Block
Dan Sullivan
George Stahl
D. F. Kennedy
American Federation of Labor
Louialana-st
Ebenezer Sutton
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Sutton
Meridisn-st
Fox
Love Is Dethroned The Sad Separation Of Deacon Templeton
Bloomfield Indiana April 11 Deacon Elmer R Templeton and Miss Inez Harris, married August 19 1890 in Bloomfield, separated after moving to Chicago where Templeton worked for Dugger and Neal coal company. Mrs Templeton seeks alimony in Illinois. Rumors say he moved to South America.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Elmer R. Templeton
Inez Harris
Chicago
Dugger & Neal Coal Company
Illinois
South America
Templeton
Knapp
Bloomfeld
Templetons
Christian Church
Daily Record to Debut in Indianapolis as Business Paper
The Morning Record announces a new two cent morning paper named the Daily Record to appear in about ten days in Indianapolis. Editor in chief will be William A. Wilkins, with C. D. Baker as city editor and Max R. Hyman as business manager. The paper will emphasize business and trade, with general news as well.
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Morning Record
Daily Record
Indianapolis
William A. Wiking
The
Journal
C. D. Baker
Sentinel
Max R. Hyman
American Press Association Telegraph
Wilkins
Mine Disaster in Ponty-Pridd Claims Many Lives
Ponty-Pridd Wales reports a mine explosion Tuesday trapping between 150 and 200 miners. Rescue efforts faced toxic gas fumes forcing withdrawals of explorers. Not less than 50 miners are dead and further search was to determine the full toll.
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Loxpon
Ponty-Pridd
Wales
Mins
Fight Breaks Out on C H D Train at Connersville
Passengers on the C H D line observed a quarrel between a farmer and a depot worker during a lunch stop in Connersville on Wednesday. The dispute over a halter led to a physical scuffle, with the depot man defeating the farmer before others intervened. The incident occurred as the train paused, and a brake man’s cap was lost in a nearby freshly plowed field.
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Connersville
Bigamy scandal rocks Indianapolis physician Dr. Oliver
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on Dr. A. H. Oliver of Indianapolis accused by colleague Dr. A. C. Howell of plagiarism. Attorney Barton Griffith uncovers records showing Oliver’s first wife Anna J. Oliver, divorced in 1842, and a 1890 marriage to Franci Schierenbeck, implying a second marriage before the decree. Oliver admits wrongdoing and says he expects arrest. He rose to prominence after moving to Indianapolis in 1880 and was active in church circles before being expelled.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
A. IL. Olver
Indianapolis
de. Oliver
Columba, Q
A. C. Howell
Howell
Barton Griffith
Oliver
Evauce Schieranbeey
Schivrenbeck
Howella
Tag
A. H. Oliver
Tudianapolis
Prodata Court
Columbus Soviet
Episcopal Church
Walt
Mirs
Columbus
Seon
Wilkesbarre
Anna J. Oliver
Church of the Good Shepard
Grannis
Icquirer
Sun
Bellevue Medical College
Ohio St
Wilkesbarra
Bishop Knickerbocker
Dr. Oliver
Church and
Morrissts
St.George’s Church
Suickerbacker
Fowler man attempts suicide in police cell
Willam Patterson of Fowler Ind hangs himself in a police headquarters cell after tying a rope from his blanket. He is considered insane and was alone in custody when the attempt occurred on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Patterson
Fowler
Ind
Patterson
Bombs found hidden in Maspeth factory floor
Otto Ickhold testified that an anarchist group in Maspeth manufactured and hid dynamite bombs in the Crandall's factory. About a dozen bombs were found under the enging room floor and Rupprecht bought large amounts of dynamite. Ickhold claimed NY anarchists guided the Maspeth group and that Most visited.
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Masrgety, &. I
Otto Ickhold
Diock
VY. Craa
Standard Whiting Works
Wekhold
Anarchiat Rupprecht
Wedassdary Eckhold
Hock
Enging
Rupprecht
Sabout
Crandall
Eekhold
Eckhold
New York
Maspeth
Herr Most
Wreck on Big Our line near London claims Conductor Brown
A freight wreck near London in Shelbyville County Tuesday morning left Conductor Brown dead and several caboose crew fatally or severely injured. Freight No. 57 collided with an empty track car after a wind event, with Brown’s body later brought to Indianapolis and handled by Flanner Buchanan.
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Shelbyville
London
Brown
Caboose
Highour
Benjamin Brown
Spaunive
Indianapolis
Flanner & Buchanan
Fine Paintings at Indianapolis Art Association Exhibit
The tenth annual Indianapolis Art Association show at the Propylagcum displays notable works. Highlights include Grandfather’s Story by W R Leizh, A Tavern Card Wrangle by David Col, a dogs painting by Tracy, Sheep by Zuegel, and Holland Flower Girl by Hitchcock. Indiana artists are well represented with landscapes by Steele and works by Forsythe. A child portrait by Thomas Buchan an Read, author of Sheridan’s vibe, features in the exhibit.
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Indianapolis Art Association
Propylasum
W. R. Leizh
David Col
Art Institute of Chicago
Tracy
New York
Zuegel
Hoge
Zcegel
Hitchcock
Potter Palmer
Indiana
Steele
Forsythe
Thomas Buchanan Read
Sheridan
Vibe
Earth Sinks Near Shenandoah Destroys Rail Line
A landslide near Shenandoah Pennsylvania on Wednesday buries 160 feet of earth and a railroad track. The disintegrating earth spans about 200 feet and two feet deep, halting traffic on the line as the ground continues to slump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoa
Bay Tion
Washane feon topics and postal delays at Fort Warne
Fragmented OCR notes describe expected arrivals and orders at Warne post office. Mentions Peru, Fort, and a New bookcases by Wm L Elder. Ambiguous names and events with unclear sequence.
Still Stand Firm as Contractors Meet Over Strike
Hod carriers remain on strike with no change by Wednesday morning. Contractors and strikers express confidence, as a few workers resume hawling brick at select sites. Meetings at the Builders' exchange, and contractor plans to hire additional labor if needed, while Pierson joins in carrying bricks.
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Denison
Journal
Imortar
Builders’ Exchange
Faw
Corntsector Pierson
Marietst
Georgia Webster Marries J C Cooper In Rural Befriended Tale
Georgia Webster who lived with Dr. Hawley as a daughter left for Lagrange to marry J C Cooper the former coachman dismissed by the doctor. Cooper worked in a quarry at Lagrange and with savings he wooed Georgia who moved to live with him in comparative poverty. Also notes of Admiral Brown taking command, a Cincinnati pharmacy address, and remarks on Shirley as a potential young Republican chairman candidate.
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Cuivaco
Anvil
Georgia Webster
Dr. Hawley
Lagrange
J. C. Cooper
Georgia
Cooper
Float Johv
Tipton
Harry
School of Pharmacy
University of Cincinnati
Klein
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Admiral Brown
U.S. Navy
New York Navy Yard
Erbean
Navy
Frank McNish
Silence
Fields
Senator Boyd
Noblesville
State Centre
Sun
Shirley
Kokomo
Horse Sabre Sale Shows Slow Bids at Lackey
The Lackey horse sale near Lackay proceeds with slow bidding. About 25 horses sold by Wednesday for $2,525 total with Cardias fetching $509, others from $25 to $210. Notable animals include St Elmo and Thornette, dam of Doc Christie, with pacing history and similar stock from Dr. Wright's string.
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Cardias
Fla
C.E. Witcht
Lackay
St. Elmo
Jersey Wilkes
Ijamy
Hoe
Thornette
Dr. Wright
Doc Christie
Nancy Slanks
Charlies W
Thorvette
Hambrino
Gayrinceton
Guy Princeton
Frigceton
Nada
Monon Meeting Ends With Stock Rollover Plan
The L., N. A. & C. railroad stockholders met at 8 Illinois St. on Wednesday noon. S. B. Shaw chaired as 30 000 preferred shares would be exchanged for common stock and 40 000 shares set for property improvements. The move, under a new act pushed by J. F. McHugh, affects stock value and future profits.
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Severor McHugh
Ilinois-st
W. AL icDoel
W. H. Lewis
J. F. McHugh
Monon Road
Frank Triscal
Craig
Monon
Dodge Bartholomew
U.S
Young Express Employee Ends Life After Arrest Warrant
James T. McCallister, 20, of Enrson, an American Express worker, faced arrest for missing money from packages. As a warrant was read, he shot himself, dying minutes later. Express company officials say he confessed to taking funds.
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Mead
Andenrson
James T. McCallister
American Express Company
McCallister
Express
City issues and public works actions noted
The board plans a $5,000 transfer from street to garbage fund. Petition seeks asphalt on Alabama from Seventh to Tenth. An electric light tower at Onio and Illinois must be removed. Poor sprinkling on Madison Avenue prompts a 200 barrel cistern near the Circle. Board seeks to curb contractor Thomas with a fight expected. Final actions include grading and graveling resolutions.
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PRP
BP. W
Alabama St
Seventh
Tenth St
Earth Tremor Rattles Cincinnati Across Dozens of Squares
A dozen squares reported earth quake shocks early Wednesday in Cincinnati. The Spencer house trembled with force and inmates awoke to a rumbling noise like a railroad train. In the Henrietta building chandeliers rattled and gas flickered as two distinct shocks struck about 15 minutes apart amid a 75 mile per hour gale.
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Big Spencer House
Henrietta
W. Fourth At
Cadi in court over stolen cemetery flowers
On Wednesday in police court the cadi received two pot plants on the bench. One he held aloft as a gift, the other a large red lily sparked surprise and horror as stolen from Crown Hill cemetery. Albert Whithoff, arrested for stealing the flowers, awaits Thursday for witness absence. Others charged with assault and battery see continuances. Millerschon fined five dollars for fast driving. a separate assault case against him dismissed after a collision with Mrs Runyon and her babe.
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Crown Hill Cemetery
Albert Whithoff
John Murphy
Barney Conroy
Conroy
Murphy
Frank Grown
Chas. Millerschon
Millerschon
Sallie Runyon
Mar Rowly
Driscoll’s Dreadful Night in Freight Car Incident
In Pirrsmurns April 2 a man named John Driscoll, drunk, crawled into an empty freight car to sleep. The train stopped at several points, he was unconscious for long periods, and a doctor treated him after he reported being without food or water for 144 hours. He is expected to recover.
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Joun Briscoll
Daramas
Eyreight
John Driscoll
D Buffalo
Driscoll
Up Goes McGinty to Northern Prison for Three Years
Charles McGinty was sentenced to three years in the northern prison and fined 100 dollars after a March saloon row on WY Washington St. He resisted Officer Taylor and stabbed him in the neck. Walter Newby faced Judge Cox for distracting theft involving counterfeit money found in a Whee store.
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McGinty
Charles McGinty
Washington St
Taylor
Walter Newby
Cox
Newby
Whee
Nellie Kittlewell
Thea
Kettlewell
Social Farewells and Garden Party Atuk
A farewell reception for Hon. Iease P. Gray minister to Mexico and Mrs Gray and Mr and Mrs Pierre Gray drew a large circle of friends Tuesday night. The grays and Mrs Pierre Gray depart for Mexico on April 26. Flowers in pink yellow and white adorned the rooms and light refreshments were served. A rose reception hosted by Mrs H P Wasson Tuesday afternoon at her N Delaware street home featured smilax roses and la ce curtains with ornate mantels mirrors and chandeliers. Lemonade flowed from an ice rose and a chocolate table contrasted with red decor. Smiths dye works at 57 N Pennsylvania handles dyeing and cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iease P. Gray
Mexico
Gray
Pierre Grey
Pierre Gray
H. P. Wasson
N. Delawarest
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City Life
Deacon Templeton
Bettermann Bros
Mass.ave
A. BH. Oliver
Firs
Physt
Openiege
Art Association
Carviea
Orks
Fort V
Prus
Peru
Nis
Wm. L. Elder
Gutly
Phere
Pheoir
Tarredis
Monon Meeting
Marci
Reet
A. L. Binson
Streat
Ind Mecaester, A. Y
Mesener and
McKee
Cincinnati
Cadimid
Prosuus
Smith
Peanaylvania
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