Reading storm devastates mills and claims many lives
Readings from January reports describe a devastating storm with a collapsed silk mill in Reapina and a saw mill fire in Parkersburg. About 275 workers, mostly youths, were inside the mill when it collapsed, with many bodies yet found and hospitals overwhelmed.
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Reading
Geo. Grimshaw
Reapina
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hunter
Chicagoo
Ispl.j
Denver
Cincinnati
New York
TorosEura
Inaugural tailoring clash and caucus blueprints in Indianapolis
Chicago tailors Geo Matthews and Co claim success in securing Harrison inaugural suit orders with a parade of garments from clawhammer to Prince Albert. Reports detail Halford’s orders, Mrs Harrison outfits, and a diary note forecasting a future clawhammer coat while Indianapolis caucus maneuvering tightens around candidate ships for speaker and librarian posts amid a dense political scramble.
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Chicago
Geo. W. Matthews & Co
Harrison
Chicago Herald
the Herald
Russell Harrison
Matthews
Hoyr
Halford
Mr. Matthews
Indianapolis
Herald
Mc. Matthews
Gen
Prince Albert
McKee
Mathews
Ger. Harrison
Chitazo Tailoe
Iucianapelis
Gen. Harrison
Mack
Russell Barricon
Indiana Senate Opens Amid Turbulent Session
Report of the Indiana General Assembly opening in Indianapolis describes the ceremony with gates, oaths, and party tensions. Cox elected president pro tempore after a contest. Cullen’s resolution challenging Cox’s authority rejected 56 to 44. House pursues rules, staff hires, and adjourns to Friday. widespread comment on conduct and the Democratic majority.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Tadiana
B.D. Haimbaugh
St. Peter
Sparkey
Hud
Ayooune
Baudsumeian
Livigada
Koudthaler Wade
United States
Troy
Gray
Youn
Reit
Selloul
Bir
Echmuck
Freeman Jelfuy
Dekalb
stubbleGatd
Rcat
Brads Wittle
Byron KR
Mitcht
Berowalaes
Schmuck
Thomas Newkirk
Frank Rowles
Chas
Crawley
Sullivan
J. Will Agnew
Door-Keaner Y.tu
Sauate
Cloch
Senate
Custer
Schinuck
J. D. Haimbaugh
Hasan
Dearborn
Cullen
House of Represent
Tives
J.#. Cox
Genie Non
Robart S. Roberdson
Mr. Cullen
Mr. Foster
Napoleon
Sayin
Arass
Roberson
Daly
Robertson
Freeman Kelley
Atog-Horn
Cuiflen
Brown
Langstaff
Stubblefield
Pleasants
Willard
Marion County
Cox
Guleck
Tam
Rovertson
Warford
Cam
Warfod
Bruce Carr
Ron
Teo
Carr
Mitchell
Torrett
Henry A. Johnson
Mullinix
MccClure
Sanz
Johnson
Barrett
Grose
Jahnosaen
Tediana
McClure
John
Mitchel
Offee
Dokinson
Alonzo G. Smith
Greene
Roharson
Gallet
House
Sith General Assembly
Deadly cyclone devastates Reading and surrounding towns
Reports from Reapina and Pittsb urg describe a devastating cyclone that toppled a silk mill, wrecked buildings, and killed scores, mostly girls, with dozens more wounded. Across Reaptun and neighboring cities, fires, collapsed structures, and crowded hospitals marked the catastrophe as rescuers toiled through night debris.
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Reapina
Revena
Reaptnu
Boner
Niagara Falls Bridge Disaster Reported, Lives Lost
Niagara Falls reports say the new suspension bridge has been swept away killing many. The notice also notes Mayor Denny plans an animal cruelty bill to be introduced in the current legislature with penalties and enforcement provisions for societies and officers.
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Niagara Falls
New York
Indiana
Denny
Ecopol Fund
Fraudulent sale of raffle tickets in city by unknown man
Wilson posing as F C Wilson canvasses for raffle tickets on a fine gold watch claiming proceeds go to Mrs W C Murray widow of a former employee of C C Leyoad. Company denies any such employee and warns of punishment if caught. Described as about 6 ft 7 in, 25 to 28, slim, sandy moustache, well dressed. Police urged to locate him.
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Niblack
Wilson
Willard
Nilack
Gapen
Markey
Craig
Moss
Jeresa Smith
Gordon
Sehmack
Marion County
C. B. Jones
Mary L. E. Jones
J. B. Wilson
J.J. Hardin
W. 3. Beck
T. L. Hitler
E.S. Haya
F. D. Hainibaugh
Bulger
Senate
Newkirk
House
Crawley
Grand Hotel
Den‘eon House
Hiram Brownlee
Grant County
Ferrand
Temple
OG. P. Spilman
Bes Hr 6
Oscar P
Josephine E. Sisson
Walker
William Bailey
T. J. Besler
Mary
Brennen-Bernhamer-Prenk
Petective Thornton
Grant Bailey
J. F. Bosler
B. St. Maryst
Tawson
William Pollard
New Bethel
John Fleming
Enos Harper
Harry Rains
Fred. Exler
CLCO
Foster
N. Pennsylvania Sr
Guisseppi Gerard
Indianapolis
Chicago
Catalini
Boardipe House
Kregelo
Joseph Hardin
Maryland St
Joseph Benson
Thomas Dyner
Toad
Denny
Awan
F.C. Wilson
W.c.murray
Anitenawan
Beelins
Wilere
Real Estate Transfers List Across Several Acres and Lots
Real estate transfers show numerous lot purchases including Davidson's Second, B Blake's sub, Hubbard additions and St Clair's, with prices from 59 to 12 500 dollars. Several parcels convey to individuals J H and M Williams, W Wallace, A Brown and others. Berkshire Life Ins Co, and MeCarty lines appear among entries totaling 34 6 652.25 in conveyance value.
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W. Bournham
D. B.sshuisid
W. A. Graham
Davidson
S. Dougherty
A. Patterson
Paterson
Glendale
Berkshire Life Ins. Co
DL Whittier
B. Blake
N. MeCarty
J. H
McCarty
P. B. Braden
H. Metcalf
W. Young
J BE. Jones
C. Ww. Senate
M. &. Williams
H. A. Grady
ML Richardson
Hubbard Et al
J. Davis Et al
A. Brown
W. S. Hubbard
Lewis Wallace
St. Clair
J. Landers
F. Landers
Weather update for Indiana Fair area sinks east portion cooler
Indiana Fair reports nearly stationary temperatures with a slight cooling trend in the eastern portion. Weather notes mention new hat racks at Wm. UL and Eiders as local items of interest.
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Indiana
Wm. Ul, Eiders
Funeral of Ben Hopkins in Cincinnati Wednesday
The report notes a quiet funeral for Ben Hopkins in Cincinnati on Wednesday. It mentions his son Will Hopkins’s arrest for forgery, with a detective in charge, and references political figures and events in Columbus and Charleston as part of broader coverage.
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National Committee
Dudley
Clarkson
Quay
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