Wiped Out by a Cyclone in Little Rock Disaster
A devastating cyclone struck Little Rock Arkansas during the early hours of Wednesday, tearing through the city. Fires, collapsed buildings, and broken telegraph lines hampered rescue as 25 bodies were retrieved by 10 am and the death toll was expected to rise toward 75 with many injured. Rescue work proceeded under torchlight as neighborhoods burned and communication to outside points was severed.
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Little Rock
Ark
Bert Smith
Tianterns
Torccites
Eighth
Highteenth-sts
van Buren
Cates
J O'Vlock
Mercer
Garrison-aye
Mani Business
Ninth-st. Isahuesos
J. W. Patrick's
J. WK. Jones
O'Shea and
Wineh
Grier Bros
Pat Oweese
Boyd Bros
J &. Payne
Mann & Wilson
Pmleming Bros
Piainsfields
J. 4
Mann
Charlie Martin
Rescviers
Hartafield
National Hotel
Thirst Baptist
Central Methodist
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Albert Pike
George Carlo
Irene Farrell
Rank Richardson
Shechais Baby
John Marston
John Baldt
Lefevre
Win Lawson
Faulx
Silas Mineer
Mirs Zimmerman
James Chriswold
Milton Kraper, Jr
Charles Maurer
Headen
Almascyen
A Horse's Heels Land Heavily on Lefever Body
Charles Lefever of 0xOxford Street was injured when a fractious horse attached to a W F Christian vehicle kicked back and struck him as his bogey rode by on Washington Street. He suffered a broken arm and bruises and was treated at home by Drs. Lewry and Spencer.
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Charles Lefever
Oxford St
Washington St
W. F. Christian
Christian
Lefever
Directors chosen for Socialer Turnverein association
The association elected FT Lieber William Haueisen Henry Schnull A Nipp and C Vonnegut Jr as directors Tuesday night. It reports a $5,108.74 cash balance and 690 shareholders, up from 48. An outlay of $60,000 is needed to complete the building as planned. This notice also advertises Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a pleasant, harmless cough remedy.
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Socialer Turnverein Association
Is Pando Mad The War General Slipping Into Hallucinations
From Santiago Manzanillo and Guantanamo reports say General Pando suffers from hallucinations day and night and orders troops to useless marches. Soldiers and doctors urge rest but he refuses. After defeats in Cuba he fights on hoping for a victory.
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Carel
Pando
Heo
Aybarm
Dpando
Gantinvco de Cuba
Assassin Targets Star During Cuban Drama Dressing Room
Jan 12 Chicago report details an attempted assassination at the Lincoln theater. Leading actor Tillian Lewis, star of a Cuban patriotic drama, was nearly struck when two bullets pierced a dressing room window. Attendant Fields and Webster Brooi restrained a Spaniard identified as Carlos Silva, who fled by carriage. Lewis was left prostrate at her hotel.
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Chicago
Tillian Lewis
Jady
Lincoln Theater
Mtn
Roman
Carlos Silva
Lavogce Separated From Eldership In Presbyterian Trial
A church commission of the Indianapolis presbytery sustained the Seventh Presbyterian church in expelling Chas F. Laycock from eldership and suspending him from membership until repentance. Laycock appealed, but the presbytery upheld the session verdict after testimonies, testimonies conflict, and a tense reading of records. The matter strained Rev. Thinter’s congregation, with smaller attendance and renewed disputes over honesty and testimony amid ongoing church governance.
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Chas. FP
Laycock
Uaycock
Presbytery
Air Kaiveock
Fisder Smith
Ballare
Smith
Bender
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Tmaunter
Hunter
Mr. Twincock
Thinter
Porte Haute
Indiananesis
Hinever
Layv
T Laycock
THE
SUN
Merrincock
Sesstom
Louseoleith
Wing
Kansas City
Laxeuelk
Afr. Laycock
Lavcock
General Assembly
Winona
Layveock
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle
Gett
Fatycock
the Sun
Washington opens hawaiian treaty skirmish boosts support
The opening clash over the Hawaiian treaty clears the air and suggests broad Republican support for ratification, with estimations placing votes near the required two thirds. Democrats remain split as Senators debate amendments and timing, while opposition contends long fights lie ahead.
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Washington
Blonday
Senate
Friends of the Treaty
Morrill
Mantle
Cymon
Teler
Tlarris
Neufeld
Jones
Stewart
Turner
Kwe
Goarman
Morgan
Murphy
Rhettus
Rawlins
Turnie
Kennery
Cuban filibuster expedition sails from Bridgeport
In Bridgeport on January 12 a key Cuban filibustering expedition sailed after loading a large ammunition shipment from the city. The barge carrying coal delivered the cargo, later towed toward New York, with reports of millions of rounds and hundreds of rifles. A steamer mine guided operations four miles offshore, and the crew moved the cargo into the ship’s hatches within hours.
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Bridgeport
Conn
New Yor
Iti
Traffic plans and court ruling amid era of street repairs
An 1897 overview details asphalt wave pool touring costs, street expansion proposals across Indianapolis to ease repairs, and a Park bureau managed maintenance plan. It also reports a Supreme Court ruling on county superintendent voting amid township tie, plus a divorce filing and a sheriff nomination withdrawal.
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Brick Street
Sty
Miyermen
Indianapolis
AL Ata
Washington
Tje
Rumal St
Madison-ave
White River
Aaelson-ave
Merrichest
Garticd
Park Bureau
Washington-st
St Teenth-St
Massachusetts
New Jersey-st
St.t
Unseasonal Jan Weather North of Indianapolis
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for colder, cloudy conditions through the 8 hour period ending 8 p m on January 12. Temperatures fell from about 61 at dawn to near 40s by 7 pm with a brisk wind making the evening feel oppressive.
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Indianapolis
Teaclock
Wednesias
Lpm
Firms seek recovery of goods from Krag Reynolds in bankruptcy case
Intervening petitions filed in superior court seek return of goods delivered to Krag Reynolds under alleged false representations of solvency. Creditors include Franklin Indiana supplier for 8791060 dollars, Drummond tobacco firm for pounds of tobacco, Harry Wessinger of Louisville for SAD worth of tobacco, Lake Rice Milling of New Orleans for 197.40 dollars of rice, and Glucose Sugar Refining for 1617.86 dollars of syrup. Attorneys Jameson and Joss seek legal-fee allowance for services.
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Krag- Reynolds Company
Franklin, Ind
Drummond
Herry Wessinger Companys
Louisville
Tchaerco
Vhe Lake Rice Milling Company
New Orleans
Glucose Sugar Refining Company
New
Jameson
Joss
Ilegal Services
FARMERS ESCAPE IN CITY VEHICLE LICENSE ISSUE
Judge Allen rules country traders delivering goods to market stalls are notable for city vehicle licenses. Arthur Jennings fined in police court for ordinance violation. decision could affect brick yard proprietors sending teams through streets. Board of Public Safety expenses total 295 407 11 for 1887 with police 126 284 70 fire 7 482 12 day market 1 Wi board 1 065 95. Revenue and expenditures for 1896 listed. plague remark ends with medical ad for Dean's Ointment.
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Allen
Arthur Jennines
Board of Safety
Boar of Public Safety
East Market
Wi Board of Safety
General ‘Treasury
Ohio House Bribery Scandal Sparks Vote and Debate
Fragmented OCR recounts House of Representatives action on bribery allegations linked to anti Haw Haltes and Hanna. It details attempts to delay proceedings, shifts in committee duties, and a tense roll call as Hanna and others are pressed for verification and possible investigations amid political turmoil.
Unclear fragment hints at church meeting and vote
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a church, a session, and a vote with three in favor of Layenek. Context and details are too incomplete to determine events, people, or places clearly.
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Layenek
Bealite Old Connie Suesecet Reunites Ward With Foster Parents
In Justice Sears court Constable Sarrel located Annie Taxier a 20 year old girl from Ladoga Indiana who had left home to seek life in the city. Using a photo as clue he found her in a drug store with a man and woman and brought her back to her foster parents for a joyful reunion.
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George Berrei
Sears’ Court
Lws
Ladoga
Ape
Annie Taxier
Sarrel
Aman
Appellate Court Reverses McCormick vs Metropolitan Life
The appellate court on Wednesday reversed Marion circuit court in the case of John McCormick vs Metropolitan Life Insurance. McCormick insured his life and his family in 1891, paying $200 in premiums. The company later refused further payments and McCormick sued to recover $200. he won below, but the appellate court found no adequate cause of action in the complaint.
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Marion Circuit Court
John McCormick
Metropolitan Life Insurance Companys
McCormick
Heroic Fellow Lays Down Life in Canal Rescue
W Tf Wilson a 48 year old married paper hanger of 479 W Towelfth died after diving to save Clara Gibbs nine and Richard Mitchell white man who both escaped. The trio were in the canal under Twelfth bridge when ice broke. Wilson swam to shore but sank after signaling success. Willis undertaker to handle funeral arrangements.
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W. Tf. Wilson
Clara Gibbs
Richard Mitchell
Wilson
Tie
Tindertaker Willis
Charg
Advisory notice from Mary Cleveland Stone M D
Afternoon and evening clinic offering stomach and bowel relief with pay only if relief is not found. Address 2931 Capitol Ave. Includes references to Metreball Laundry and Jones the Tailor. Mentioned items include trousers priced at 3.50 and witness Sutts with 18.60.
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Capitolave
Mary Cleveland Stone
M. D
Metreball
Jones
Sutts
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