Cleveland Plunged Into Severe Storm Buries Streets
A historic Cleveland storm unleashed high winds rain and snow halting streetcars cutting telegraph lines and isolating the city. Wires and poles fell while Lake Erie waves battered breakwaters and Broadway suffered the worst damage as steamers reported rough seas and electric lights sparked chaos.
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Floods Sweep Ohio Valley Hit Huntington West Virginia
Flooding across the Ohio valley is certain with the Ohio river railroad quitting freight, trains abandoned, and the Big Sandy rising rapidly. Ceredo reports 50,000 logs released. snow fell five inches. Tug and Louisa Forks exceed flood levels. Many evacuations in Logan and Lincoln counties, widespread damage expected. livestock drowned and business suspended.
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Flooding Rises Along Scioto Rivers in Ohio
Heavy rain and snow fell throughout the night in OatsmountH Owing to the downpour the Scioto bottoms are submerged from hill to hill. The Scioto River is rising rapidly and the Ohio River is climbing about six inches per hour. West side communication is cut off as the river overtops banks.
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Miami Tornado Damages Homes Injures Several
A small tornado struck near Miami on Friday night causing extensive damage in several small areas north of the city. Buildings were knocked down and several people badly injured though no fatalities occurred. The sea was heavy and wrecks along the lower coast may be heard later. At Biscayne, John Peters was fatally hurt when a board was driven through his body.
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John Peters
Snowstorm Hits Middlesboro In Five Years
Middlesboro Kentucky reports the worst snow storm in five years with about ten inches of snow accumulating in the valley Friday night.
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Snow Measures Four Inches In Bristol Blooming Trees Affected
Bristol Tennessee April 20 snow fell to four inches Saturday with peach and plum trees in full bloom and early vegetables at risk of damage from frost and cold conditions.
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Fire destroys grain elevator in South Bend
South Bend, Ind April 20 Fire Saturday destroyed the Churchill White grain elevator burning two hundred car loads of grain valued at twenty five thousand dollars A spark from a fan engine started the blaze.
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Ind
Churchill-White
Shamrock II Launches From Glasgow Amid Hopes
The cup challenger Shamrock II was successfully launched on Saturday in Glasgow as excitement grows for the forthcoming race. The serviceable vessel remains in good order and preparations proceed ahead of potential competition.
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iShamrock II
Fragmented OCR inspires coinage for novel food term
An experimental period of about two years aimed to craft a food simple to digest using carbohydrates albumen and phosphate from grains feces and yeast. The effort yielded a curious delicious sweet resembling grape notes on granulated material and led to a coined name Nuts to secure patent office trademark protection.
Sophomore siege drives Northwestern students from Rogers Park dance hall
About one hundred freshmen and fifty coeds at Northwestern University faced a three hour siege by fifty sophomores in Rogers Park. The attackers used gas to terrorize the hall and escalated danger by sealing exits and manipulating a monkey wrench gas switch. Police finally dispersed the riotous group as ill students were treated.
Carrie Nation forgives as judge shows letter
Kansas City April 20. Police judge Moseley who fined Carrie Nation $500 shows a letter from Mrs Nation praising his soul then attacking the city’s rum ring. The judge wears a $400 diamond given by saloon-keepers in appreciation of the fine.
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Moseley
Carrie Nation
Kangas City
Mrs. Nation
Deserted Her Babe an Engine
Desperate Chicago woman Mrs. James A. Yarnell left her 20 month old child with a boarding house keeper in LaPorte Indiana after claiming she would search for her husband. She later went to Chicago where the father was located to care for the child. Authorities say a vendetta against the husband spurred the departure and she threatened to throw vitriol at him. At Lake Shore station she tried to throw herself in front of an engine but was stopped.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Was she murdered Frankfort woman found dead in field
Mrs. Perry Wagele age 50 was found dead in a field near her farm home late Friday night. She had left a neighbor earlier and was off the direct route home. Hands clenched, bruised forehead, and a bruised mark suggest foul play. A group of rough campers seen in the area during the day prompted suspicion that one might be involved.
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Ind
Perry Wagele
Can't Secure Marriage License Across States
J. W. Sleight a Georgia street printer continues to block his son's marriage license. He warned county clerks statewide not to issue a license, causing refusals in several counties. The latest attempt failed in Cincinnati. The bride appears to be from Indianapolis.
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Georgia St
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Four Prisoners Escape From Rawlins Jail
Four inmates Orlo McSwain James McMahon charged with murder and Ed Martin Albert Probst charged with robbery overpowered the jailer at Rawlins Wyoming Friday night. They knocked him down and locked him in a cell before fleeing the Rawlins jail.
Honest Tom Sampson Dead Detective and Lincoln Plot Helper
Bravery New York reports the death of Honest Tom Sampson a longtime detective and life saver at Mount Vernon. He earned 16 medals for meritorious service including a congressional award. He aided in the arrest of Mrs Surratt Miss Fitzpatrick Edward Payne and Dr Samuel Cox linked to the Lincoln assassination plot.
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Tom Sampson
Mount Vernon
Congress
Surratt
Will Assess Pets in Township as Jefferson Plans
Township assessor Mr. Jefferson vows to assess pets next year including Persian Maltese and Angora cats and parrots in Indianapolis. He proposes a special assessor to inspect pets, noting some cats are valued at $100 while many parrots remain unassessed.
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Indianapolis
United States headed for revolution says American historian Bigelow
London cable reports Poultney Bigelow asserts commercialism runs riot in the United States and trust builders corrupt public life. He claims Congress is a brokerage shop selling authority to fleece the people and cites Philippine war grafts. He urges decisive action to end capitalist slavery and to restrain railway, oil, and steel magnates.
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Yankees
Washington
Congress
Hanley
Yale
Ise
William
Germany
Aemaica
Will lower fences near Claypool building
Building inspector Bedell weighs eight foot fence height after a contractor fence blew down at the Claypool building injuring Mrs. L Leppert of 1509 North Alabama Street. He says fences are needed to keep onlookers at a safe distance during large construction though they may blow down.
Pingree Kills Elephant Report From Durban
A Durban cable reports former Gov. Pingree has killed an elephant in Africa. The ex-governor says war business and politics are bad and plans a visit to Cairo, Egypt, before returning to Michigan.
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Two 15 year olds sentenced in train wreck case
In Wilcox, Missouri, Paul Baumgardner and Harry Cain were sentenced to two years in the reform school after wrecking a passenger train on Saturday.
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Harry Cain
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Reform School
City Life Notes and Local Items From Saturday
Old Rajah smiles at the Zoo closing tonight. The Boys club rummage sale ends with auction Saturday night. Workhouse officials report no new smallpox fears after thorough fumigation Friday. President McGowan of the Street Railway Co. went to Cincinnati Saturday morning and is due back Sunday or Monday. Hugh Hadley, son of Supreme Court Justice Hadley, recovers from peritonitis at the judge’s home. Harrison monument committee members plan to attend the Commercial club meeting Saturday night. In court two sisters and a mother cried as Wilbur McFerrin 11 was sent to reform school for skipping school. A southbound Pennsylvania street car accident burying the driver, Branham Philips, under hay near St Joseph, left him uninjured but scared. Ernest Royster, charged with getting drunk and throwing at William Dean, was released on his own recognizance to return to work. The Commercial club will send delegates to the Modern Woodmen convention in St Paul in June and seek the next biennial in Indianapolis along with other national gatherings.
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Attorney Gillen Murders His Wife in Chicago Tragedy
Chicago on April 20. Attorney John J. Gillen 25 shot and killed his wife Celia McGuire, daughter of a wealthy manufacturer, then shot himself. The pair, once forgiven after a kidnapping episode, faced parental opposition to their marriage. Gillen left a note blaming interferers in family affairs and naming heirs. Witnesses described a struggle before the fatal hallway shooting on Lake Street.
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John J. Gillen
He Plays Left Field With One Eye for The Sun Liners
Vern Gard, 10, son of Robert Gard, competes Saturday for the Sun Liners in left field. He has only the left eye, lost after a hen scratched his face and later scarlet fever left him sightless. Gard, a 220 Summit Street resident, explains his unique fielding advantage and continues to play with enthusiasm.
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Thieving Barber Arrested At Grad Hotel Barber Shop
Police arrest Fred Patridge a colored barber at 829 Paca Street for stealing a diamond from John D. Brosnan at the Grad hotel barber shop. Patridge confessed saying it was his first offense and he removed the diamond from Brosnan's shirt and swallowed it before throwing the setting into waste pipes. He later returned the stone and fled.
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Reward of 16000 for Missing Willie McCormick
New York April 20 Rev J A Mullen of the Highbridge Catholic Church offers 10000 for the return of Willie McCormick. The total reward now stands at 16000. The boy has been missing for a month.
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Hutson's Cat Performs Amazing Hose Reel Stunt
Harmon J. Hutson reports his trained cat wowed the family with a turn on an unblocked garden hose reel. The cat jumped the reel, ran as it spun, and fled to safety as neighbors cried out in alarm. The incident ended with the cat sprinting across the yard, unhurt but visibly shaken.
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Divorce Reform Advocate Robert Tayler Takes Lead
Washington special reports Representative Robert F. Tayler of Lisbon, North Dakota, plans to make divorce reform his life’s work. He pushed for constitutional changes to enable uniform marriage and divorce laws, but no action occurred last session. he will resume next session.
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Hugg Wants To Be A Horse In Philosophical Chat
Tom Spafford, Martin Hugg and John McGregor discuss transmigration of the soul. McGregor says he would rather be a peacock and struts. Hugg chooses a race horse, while Spafford laughs and says he will consider it.
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John McGregor
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Two river boats start season at Riverside park
Mrs Leppert of 1509 North Alabama street lies badly injured after a fence collapse at the Claypool building with nerves paralyzed and possible permanent injury. The Stella began river service from Riverside park to Broad Ripple with Captain Norvell at the helm. Sunshine to follow with Captain Barnes in command.
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White Shirts for Firemen Ordered by Board of Safety
The Board of Safety on Friday ordered firemen to wear white shirts after May 1, replacing two years of blue shirts. The city bought electric light wire from Verney Electrical Supply Co. at 181.26 dollars as the lowest bid. Chief Barrett was to inspect uniforms and report any not up to standard neatness.
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Constitution Does Not Follow the Flag Supreme Court Expected
Washington April 20 The Supreme Court is poised to rule in the Porto Rican cases with a 5 to 4 vote likely upholding the Me Kinley administration theory that the constitution does not follow the flag. If so Congress may levy tariffs on Porto Rican goods.
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Milford protective association targets horse thieves and criminals
Milford protective association plans to apprehend horse thieves and other criminals across Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. Emporia and Anderson Telephone Company organizes an independent network with headquarters in Emporia, Madison County.
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McCarty Levee Plan Near Raymond Street
The Board of Works reviewed N McCarty’s levee proposal south of Raymond street and the Union stock yards to shield property from White River flood. McCarty would pay about eight thousand dollars for the levee and approaches, filing and grading. If adjacent property owners join, the levee would run along the river bank. otherwise it would be built just south of Raymond street. The board is expected to favor the plan.
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Union Stock Yards
Hogan Company tackles vehicle license double taxation
In police court Saturday the Hogan transfer company faced trial for not obtaining vehicle licenses. Attorney Carson argued the vehicle license amounts to double taxation since the firm is already taxed as an express business. Judge Daly holds the case under advisement.
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Grain and hay prices and car inspections in mixed grades
Wheat markets show weakness for No 2 red Tic with milling freight and April tic. Corn values steady with multiple white and mixed grades priced from 41 to 45 cents. Cats and hay offer scattered quotes, hay steady with No 1 and No 2 timothy at 12.75 to 13.25 dollars. Inspections list several corn white and yellow and mixed cars, totaling 25 cars. hay No 1 Amathy car totals one car.
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Amathy
Livestock Market Quotations and Receipts Summary
Receipts and quotes cover cattle hogs sheep and veal with ranges from common to prime grades. Good to choicest cows and calves, veal calves and heavy bulls feature, with hogs noting fair to good demand and mixed weights. Lambs and sheep priced from common to good, with notable price bands for various classes.
Interstate Stockyards Cattle Prices Apr 20 IND
Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis reports cattle and hog prices with bids for steer heifers cows and calves. Highlights include good to choice steers at 1 350 to 1 250 pounds and lighter stockers around 430 to 475, fair to good cows 37 to 45, and hogs 71 to 86 per hundred with assorted mix. Sheep listings show good to choice lambs at 57 and common to medium lambs at 25 to 5.
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Eeseerene
Ee Saneereeseeen
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Chicago Grain and Live Stock Market Summary
Chicago markets close with gains across grains and fats while provisions hold steady. Wheat up 1.3 cents May, corn 4.4 cents May, oats 4 cents higher May. pork at 14.40, lard 8.10, ribs 8.15 per unit. Eggs, butter, cheese, and dairy products show varied price shifts with eggs and creamery butter strong at up to 24 cents per dozen for certain grades. Poultry prices rise for hens and broilers, while turkeys and ducks fetch steady to higher prices per dozen.
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Nellie Bridgewalter Dies. Funeral Set for Monday
Nellie Bridgewalter, wife of Sam Bridgewalter, died April 20 at 8 40 a m. Funeral arrangements are listed for Monday at 1 p m. in the obituary notice.
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Nellie
Sam Bridgewalter
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