Death and Disaster in St. Louis and Other Places
A Sunday cyclone in St Louis caused five minutes of destruction killing several, injuring many and damaging property valued at $250000. Streets filled with debris, telegraph and telephone lines down, with similar reports from East St Louis Brooklyn and other towns.
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St. Louis
Iliasis
Zephyr
Twenty-third St
Seventeenth-st
Fourteenth-st
Illinois
Maggie Connors
Bernard McConnell
Jon Weaver
Teresa Weaver
Chas, Miller
Annie Connors
Frances Connors
Hodgen School
California
Lafayette
Migsouri Pacific Hospital
Eadsaves
German Lutheran Church
Fourteenth
Morgan-ste
Seventeenth St
Lucas-place
Goodwin’s Candle Factory
Poplar-sta
Randolph- Bis
Pullman
Twenty-first-st
Scott-ave
I Houte
Eugenia-at
Eofferer
Eeast St. Louis
Brooklyn
Venice
Belleville
Litchfield
Iil
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Boreas Whips Indianapolis Amid Warm Day Then Severe Cold
A windy Sunday gave way to a blistering cold spell as a gusty boreal storm hit Indianapolis. Winds reached 39 mph, damage included torn telegraph wires, broken windows at Van Blaricum’s butcher shop, and an oak tree felled on Highth Street. Local houses rattled as fronts moved south, forecasted colder temperatures persisted into Monday night.
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Boreas
St. Louis
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Jacksonville
Indianapolis
Minnesota
St. Vincent
Mian
Corncordia
Kaa
Marion
Galion
John Kern
van Blaricum
Wallace Block
Massachusetts-ava
New York St
Garfield Park
McGentee Tea Fiasco at Ninth Street Saloon
In Kansas City a pale wounded man asked for tea at a Ninth Street saloon. Porter L W Lewis struck him with a mop and the barkeep blocked his eye as they expelled the stranger. John Ferry identified himself to police. Judge Boland fined Lewis one dollar, later remitted. the barkeeper was released.
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Kansas
Ninth-st
John Ferry
Boland
Lewis
Telegraphists Seek Shorter Hours and Spittoons
In Louisville on January 13 a strike potential among telegraph operators arises as workers demand shorter hours higher pay better lighting and more spittoons.
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Louisville
Travis Hangs On to His Place in Police Shakeup
Monday afternoon three metropolitan police commissioners would decide whether Supt. Travis should be removed and a new head appointed. Rumor says if Splai is not installed, Commissioner New may resign and push for a broader board reorganization. Other notes mention resignations, appointments, civic meetings, and local real estate transfers amid a busy public agenda.
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Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Travia
Commissioner New
Atood
Tim Splan
Elam
Splan
Travis
Tom San Man
Splao
Cyclone demolishes Clinton Kentucky county seat
Cairo Illinois reports that Clinton Kentucky Hickman county was wiped out by a cyclone. Twelve are killed and fifty wounded with seventy houses destroyed. Names include J A Rhodes two children Mrs Win Born Bennett Born Walter Vance J W Gaddie and son and the infant of Judge H dias, who is dangerously wounded.
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Cairo
Ill
Clinton
Hickman County
J. A. Rhodes
Freeman Charged with Felony in Friend Act Case
Frank Freeman stood before Mayor Sullivan Monday morning charged with felony for allegedly robbing Louis Smith a freight conductor of a watch valued at 700. Freeman reportedly visited a resort, found Smith intoxicated asleep, and fled to a distant engagement before being arrested Saturday. Grand jury evidence has been presented.
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Frank Freeman
Sullivan
Louis Smith
Freeman
Smith
War era drama critique and theater notes
The article reviews Civil War themed plays and productions at the Grand theater. It praises Shenandoah by Bronson Howard for avoiding factionalism and notes Rosina Voke's company finished a strong engagement. It criticizes the Said Pasha troupe for poor business and payroll issues, while mentioning actors Lotta and Maggie Mitchell planning future tours.
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Tay
Wara
Andersonville
Bronson Howard
Baseball Gossip on Beckley Colts and Brooklyn Moves
Philadelphia Ledger reports Beckley wants to return with players as Columbus sells Marr and Greenwood to Rochester. Strothers may play first base for Indianapolis. Dunlap transfer held until Pittsburg finds a second baseman. Brooklyn figures in brotherhood conflicts and Ridgewood grounds issues surface as a new club planned by Brooklyn stockholders with a New York reporter leading the move.
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Beckley
Columbus
Marr
Greenwood
Rochester
Strothers
Davenport
Indianapolis
Philedelphia Ledger
Dunlap
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Barnie
Baltimores
Charley Snyder
Brooklyn
New York
New York Press
Cleveland
Sporting News Jeans
Ward
Brien
Darby
Brotherhood
Ridgewood
Byrne
Infant Triplets and Quadruplets Reward Offer
Cincinnati Enquirer offers cash prizes for parents in Ohio Indiana Kentucky or West Virginia who have or produce triplets or quadruplets under age five. Rewards range from 100 for triplets to 500 for a quartet, with prize to the mother to be used as she sees fit. Reports include several local births and a Texarkana telegram noting four girls born to Mrs Page and related context.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer
Avery Inetanre
Dubes
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Hueuier
Qhie
Thrae
Indiana
Peter Scott
Cambridge
Jock
Kate Duffy
Joan Duffs
Terre Heure
Ind
Tobey
Une 14
la Terre Daute
Dolly
Gitchi Gren, Jr
Mre Edeward Rapp
Lafayety
Threa Msn
Ioiiana Teacs
Iocianspolis
SUN
Gierk Heddan
Board of Health Records
Tim
Mary Riley
Spring St
Metcalf
State Board of Health
Texarkana
Ark
Guy. Ross
Little
Onaa
Blooded horses burned with rich stock losses at Versailles
Mecy Bros livery stable burned Saturday morning destroying blooded horses valued at $150000 including the $51000 stallion Bell Boy. Several business houses and eight dwellings were also burned. In Cincinnati news, Barke Meyer & Co faced failure for 18660. The item notes an odd local incident with David Winters and a mule company dispute.
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Versailles
Mecy Bros
Stallop
Bell Boy
Dog Ownership Trial In Court Over Lost St Bernard
A jury of six good men and true hears a dispute in Justice Emoch's court over ownership of a St Bernard claimed lost by Gerhardt Ittenbach and Theodore Aldendorf. Both allege containment and return by the dog named in the suit, with further testimony expected from the dog’s alleged caretakers and a raider.
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Faust
Itterbach
Oldenforf
Ittenbach
Smock
Harry Tincher
Orlando Furiogo Orton
Oldendorf
Oliver Hichardeor
Jobo Morgan
Orton
Potter letters critique American society on eve of Australia voyage
Mrs Potter writes an address claiming American newspapers unjust to them and vows not to return soon. She asserts the stage is as pure as American society, contrasting with perceived flaws as they prepare to sail for Australia.
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Lospos
Dan
Australia
eBeliew
Aiea
Potter
United States
Fire destroys mills and outbuildings in Herdereon area
Fire swept the fouring mills of Herdereon and ridges at 72 o clock burning the building and contents. Loss 0,500 with insurance 2,000. Flames driven by a near wind set Bayttak Frece s livery stable and agricultural building ablaze, burning the structure and horses with part of the machinery. Loss 2,509. insurance 2.0. The blacksmith shops of Charlee White and W. T. Clark were consumed. Totes 290. no insurance. Fire checked with effort, town fire department aided by citizens. Origin traced to hot boxing in the top of the flouring mill.
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Herdereon & Ridges
Bayttak Frece
Charlee White
W. ™. Clark
D. Wilson
David Wiilenek
H. Brower
N. BK
Nobie Atre
Pension agent Zallinger may resign amid bond delays
Col Zallinger said he asked successor Nicholas Enelay to wire when blank bonds arrive from Washington but has heard nothing. About 2,000 appointments passed with Hosley’s, delaying payroll for March 4 with 50,000 checks to sign. Enney’s bondsmen ready. Washington circumlocution office blamed. Also reports surge in stock yard activity with over a million hogs and cattle received and large shipments.
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Zallinger Auxtous
Wethe
Col. Zallinger
Nicholas Enelay
Washington
Hosley
Amer
Col
Zollinger
Hasilea
Aeveral
Snow's Unvarnished Tale Leaves Police Clash Erupt
Special officer Snow, whose police powers were revoked by the police board Monday, says he took money from superior officers to prosecute liquor sellers. He plans to tell the police commissioners a plain tale that may not reflect creditably on those officers quoted.
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Snow
Police Board
Oil Producers and Freight Capitalists Plot Rival Pipeline System
The Suit reports a coalition forming among leading Pennsylvania oil producers and freight capitalists to build a pipeline network to challenge the Standard Oil trust. It says foreigners are buying wells totaling about 10 million dollars and forming alliances with other owners.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Standard Oiliuet
Eighty four Police and footpads in local theft report
Fragmented report notes safe-blowers damaged J B McHivaine's ants 100 dollars but gained 36 from the cash drawer. Footpads knocked down Charles L Tavide Friday night and fled. Thieves stole George Bannon's family Bible from his home at 206 Bradshaw Est Friday night. Also mentions Judge Kelley funeral in Washington and Afro American convention in Chicago with delegates expected. Frank H Smith advertises prices and invitations.
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J. B. McHivaine
Charles L. Tavide
George Bannon
Bradshaw
Bleeding from Grip Strikes Local Mail Clerk Michael Foran
One of the citys worst grip cases involves Michael Foran a Cleveland brother of ex congressman Foran. A mail clerk in room 18 above Morans restaurant he suffered severe sneezing causing nosebleeds and declining health from Thursday to Monday. Doctors treated bleeding while family illness deepened as Sunday brought more afflictions.
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Michael Foran
Foran
Cleveland
Ohio
Here
Moran
Iisciset
Pittsburg
Heveland
Masker
Lucas
Central Christian Charch
Elea
Bat Little
If Acy
Tetler
Morday
Poultry and Bench Show Opens Soon at Tomlinson
Crowds begin arriving as roosters bark and doves coo to enter Tomlinson hall for the Indiana state poultry association event. Preparations accelerate for the Poultry Pet Stock and Bench Show with expectations of premium exhibits and large attendance.
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Tomlinson
Siz
Tomlinson Beil
Ingiava
Broker eyes horse racing circuits and track needs
Walker, a broker, discusses entering the Can rat Jy, Digina circuit on January 15 but says a mile track is required for higher leagues. He notes Terra Haute’s northwestern circuit is full and Detroit’s Big circuit would be ideal if a mile track is available, while Indiana’s circuit remains the feasible option. The expo track is good but gravelly soil hinders performance. Also reported is Rev. J. W. Johnson's death from injuries suffered during a Masonic initiation Friday night.
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2D. Walker
Digna
Decce
Terra Haute
Detroit
Cleveland
Indiana
Exposition
New England led scheme seeks Newfoundland colonization
A bold plan led by an English group aims to colonize 64 000 acres in Newfoundland for mining timber and agriculture. The Jan 18Spl.1 report outlines the venture and its capitalized leadership.
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Newfoundland
Jests Haunt County Clerk Bals Amid Teasing Tales
In LaGrassy on January 11 Archbishop Boise is very ill at St Francis hospital. Henry C G Bals county clerk and deputy endures recurring gags from W Gintyard and others about McGinty's mythical bottomless sea tale. Kern reports the widow McGinty joke, a ticket offer for a charity, and anecdotes on Bals facing jokes about his fate. News notes include teething syrup ad from Winslow.
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Bsi
LaGrassy
Archbishop Boise
St. Francis Hospital
Mk. W’gingty
Balk
McGintyard
Hibernian
Henry C. G. Bals
Wilson
Bala
John W. Kern
Henry
Jim Rice
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MR. Boreas
Cincinnati
District Telegraph Company
Ilinois
Chiago
Omaha
Eiam
Serpt. McKinnay
Cilce
Newton Miller
Colorado
Hotel Brotherhood Luesay
P.ladge
Wolfe's Ball
West
Indianapolle
Stone Cutters
Washington St
Tuuratay Bight
Kirgan & Co
D. P. Erwin & Co
Berkshire
Murphy
Frank W. Flanner
N. California
G. Byram
D. J. Sullivan & Co
Byram, Sullivan & Co
Madison
John Chambers
W. N. Wiehard
Canary Islands
France
Parry Manufacturing Company
Parry
D. R. Lucas
Central Christian Church
la Grippe
N.S. Byram
Cor
Meridian
Georgiasts
Peter Leiber
Farwell Republican Club
Farwell
James Riley
Alderman Clark
George Coulter
S. L. Morrow
Recorder
Thes
Coulter
Royal C. Hammer
Benno Mitchell
Preston Curry Trueler
State Central
Criminal Court Room
Friendliss
Mary R. Bullett
Kader
Henry Berk
Decatur
Fannie Kader
Kemp
Atorn
Amdgen Ents
Grano
Wails
Attar
Virginia
Averink
Stalhng
Rosina Voke
Wong Lirs
Opara
Leopold Jordan
Ben Tothill
Periva
St. Pauli
Ben
Ida Mulle
Jordan
Casey
Lotta
Maggie Mitchell
Benarda
Hillea
Peru
Wagnar’s
David Winters
Oakhill
Brightwood
Bouncer Hall
Mr. Winter
Winter Barr
Hall
Barkemeyer & Co
Tx Son
Mrs. Potter Mxeya
Blave
Tjame
Ehows Wonderful
Standard
Judge Kelley
Congressman Kelley
Chicago
Frank H. Smith
North Penn
Ireagat
Dr. Rateas’ Afflers
Wim
Bentixeton
W. Vadan
J. W. Johnson
B. Church
Bals
Bale
McGint
Agay Morning
Moses Garibaldi McLain
McGinty
Mosss
Mr. Bals
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