House Whirled Through Air in Harrisonville Tornado
A tornado near Harrisonville Missouri lifted the James Bryant house, carried it over barbed wire, and set it down in a pasture about 73 yards away. Bryant family unharmed. A following rainstorm and hail battered nearby areas with severe blows reported. A passerby sought shelter under a hedge post and was bruised by hail. hat depths along the roadside reached four feet in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
James Bryant
Ifr
Bryant
Shepherd dog saves child from snakes
In Brelbville on June 30 a two year old boy wandered near a bayou gate. A shepherd dog grabbed a large serpent, shook it to pieces, and the remaining snakes fled into the water. The child had no injuries and appeared unharmed, with the dog earning high praise from the farmer Mr Bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brelbyville
McLure Bass
Mir
No Food for 53 Days and Schwab Resignation
Jerome Penn, a prominent local businessman and anxiety worker, after forty three days on only water, has slimmed to a skeleton but remains alive. Doctors are baffled by the cure and advise continuing water dunking as long as possible. Schwab resigns from United States Steel, to be replaced by W P Snyder, with full board acceptance pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Jerome Penn
Mr. Penn
Spontaneous generation claim shocks Anderson observers
In Anderson Indiana Dr Charles W Littlefield demonstrated what he called spontaneous generation of animal life in insects using two chemical compounds. He showed numerous small flying bodies forming above a milk white aura inside an airtight case under a microscope. The scientist claimed later experiments credible and that he aims to propagate higher life forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Charles W. Littlefield
Littlefield
Litweneld
Littlefeid
Laurier urges Canada to prepare for possible war
In Ottawa Premier Laurier warned that Canada must be ready for war, proposing volunteer corps in every town and village. He emphasized readiness to defend home and country even amid fears of conflict with Britain or the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Bir
Laurier
Outon
Canada
Ihety
United States
Judge Cantrill Stricken Near Owenton Ky
Friends fear for Judge J F Cantrill of Georgetown after a speech in his campaign for appellate judge. A paralytic stroke left him paralyzed from the waist down with unclear prospects for recovery. He gained prominence during the Goebel murder trial era as a notable Kentucky justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owenton
J. F.cantrill
Georgetown
Judge Cantril
Kenturky Puullette
Damfino Plaintiff Confusion Revealed in Court
In New York on June 22 Supreme Court Justice Kelly addressed a puzzling exchange over the plaintiff in a case titled Damfino. Court attendant Alexander Calre queried the matter, and a back‑and‑forth led to the final identification of the plaintiff as Guiseppi Ramfan, prompting the justice to remark that it settles the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damfino
Alexander Calre
Justice Kelly
Anna Cabre
Guiseppi Ramfan
Fierce storm ravages southern Indiana crops
Peters burg Indiana reports a terrific wind storm with halting alarms causing extensive damage to wheat and corn. Fruit crops and orchards suffer serious harm as the sun shone after the storm. Nearby Dallas Texas records fatalities from a cyclone with New Boston and Texarkana affected. Telegraph lines are down and streets in Danton also struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Dallas
Tex
New Boston
Texarkana
Danton
Dowie Arrives in Chicago to Welcome Zion City Followers
Zion City leader John Alexander Dowie arrived in Chicago at 7 40 am with his executive staff. Crowds gathered as he blessed supporters, boarded a car to Northwestern depot, then departed for Zion City where about 10000 Dowieites awaited him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Cleveland
Dowie
Gladstone Dowie
Misa Ruth
Hofen
Northwestern Depot
Dawia
ACS
Zion City
Dowleitea
Milwaukee to endure a noisy Fourth of July
Milwaukee braces for a noisy Fourth as the common council orders police to ban explosives. Mayor Rose issues a proclamation allowing a celebration soon, while merchants warn of large stock losses if enforcement tightens. Hundreds of boys protest at the polls but police remain firm and Mayor Base mediates. Doctors predict a busy day for Independence Day activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Rose
Atanloy
Mayor Base
Indianapolis Man Solved Water Problem With Stone Filter
G K Gray of the Virgin hotel claims a stone filter attached to the ardl ry house hydrant purifies water by removing impurities, using Tripoli stone sourced in Fulton County. Early tests show clearer water, with historical note that Indians guarded the method before revealing it to whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.K. Gray
The
Virgin Hotel
Ardlry House
Tripoli
Fulton County
Mimmourigald
Glater
World fair bound Congo pygmies visit New Orleans
Eight African pygmies from five tribes arrive in New Orleans under Prof Verner en route to the world's fair. Malanga claims to have eaten human flesh in Africa. Other members deny specifics. Mayor Jones is reported weak, with doctors predicting critical condition within hours. A news roundup lists various incidents from Russia to Chicago and Jacksonville, including arrests and labor actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Congo Free State
P. Verner
Malanga
Africa
Order Not Obeyed by Barbers Over Shave Law
Barbers' union rule requiring an extra five cents for neck shaving is only loosely followed. Most barbers avoid the extra charge fearing customers will go downtown for services. Factional politics among barbers grow biter with some quiet agreements to ignore the rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers’ Union
Two Boodlers Surrender After Bonded Confessions
In St. Louis Missouri Ed Butler the millionaire Democratic boss who posted bonds for alleged boodlers surrendered Charles Gutke who confessed and implicated Kelly former speaker Charles Kelly also confessed and was to be locked up on Wednesday Ed Butler Jr and John OBrien were on the bond Gutke and Kelly faced threats Butler vows to back bonds for all alleged boodlers fearing possible reindictment He was previously convicted and reversed by the Supreme Court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Ed Buteler
Charles Gutke
Charles Kelly
House of Delegates
Algo Wih
Ed Butler, Jr
John O'Brien
Gutko
Kelly
Asessing
Col
Butler Snys
Butler
Supreme Court
Barbers Battle Over Sunday Closing Plan
In a heated debate, barbers contest Sunday closing as a July 17 start. A July 12 meeting at 7 am will decide whether to push a repeal or uphold the order. Town bosses hope barber turnout shapes the result amid a lively fight over the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Gort
Ins
Our
Ihe
Local Births Deaths and Marriages Record
Births list numerous couples with addresses and newborns including Wichte, Baird, Philips, Schott, Kirkpatrick, Howard, Hayes, Grunfeld, Hamerman, Chadwell, Lantry, Dolit, and others. Deaths note Lily Lasehe and multiple residents with causes like hemorrhage and heart trouble. Marriages include Alfred McFarlan and Jessica, Von Cleave and Cline, Swan and Inuttine, Shingleton and Remlet, plus many pairs with varied city addresses. Building Permits list several residents including Prange, Healy, Laird, Gramling, Merrick, Becker.
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Robert
Lizzie Wichte
B. Ninesteenth
Charles and
Marie Baird
Missouri
Garl
J. M
Mary Philips
Chadwick
Charles
Lena Schott
Trout
John
Ryhel Kirkpatrick
N. Calligenia
Harry
Emma Howard
Gorthave
Aaheras
Emma Hayes
Harding
Hgorien P
Rare Grunfeld
Nineenth
Gir
Hert
Hester Schuller
Adam
Sank
Hen
Rosa Hammerman
Maple
Tindhey
Lily Chadwell
Rhetfeld Ave
Dean
Cora ‘Lantry
Vermnot
Wy. Joseph
India Dolit
Burgers
Lily Lasehe
Buchanan
Heart Tatlart
Grace Wasson
N. Bengre
Jenna Hutzen
Julietta Hospital
Adipho Boller
Columbia Ave
Arthur Blakeman
City Hospital
David S. Dotta
Ottawa-at
John M. Cunningham
E. Fit
Shirley Artis
Lawrence
Ind
Harry J.thornborough
W. Lambert
Alfred H. McFarlan
Jessica
Manlove
Denjemin FF von Cleave
Aled AM. Cline
Herbert G. Swan
Marcuerite
Inuttine
George
Woodfield
Emma ‘Weed Browder
Clifford G. Shingleton
Dorothy Mremlet
George Wiliams
Martha Gentteeman
George Blanton
Helen J. Springateen
George Ramsey
Atele J. Great
Samuel
Fink
Flora Guyer
Walter B. Gerta
Minelle Behan
Albert G. Sullivan
Snd
Mauda Valle
Wawter C. Roberts
Emma Keppel
Frank W. Gamerdinger
Clara M. Gole
William J. Eckert
Halle L. King
Byron Todd
Frances McCreason
Fannie Mathews
Floyd Herbert Long
Lena McGrew
Thomas A. Gil
Alary E. Rater
William Hart
Mamie Carter
Thomas EB
Lewis
Lute B. Hurst
Harry Michell
Jennie B. Bruce
Omer P. Whitlock
Julia Smith
Joseph M. Totten
Budie A. Stokes
William J. Thompson
Addie Taum
Marvey
Mamilten
Cagendra II
Reynolds
Alexander Bridges
L. Marion Carter
King Edward and Kaiser Bid Farewell on Royal Yacht Voyage
King Edward VII completed his visit to the Kaiser and prepared to return to England aboard the Victoria and Albert. The Kaiser and Kaiser Wilhelm II witnessed the departure as German ships fired a royal salute and English warships responded with two guns, while both yachts saluted each other amid the bay.
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Kiel
Kaward
England
Alpert
Hohangollern
Victoria and Albert
Hohengvilern
Edward
Fourth of July safety cautions and holiday listings
A fragmented notice set warns against unsafe firework use on Independence Day and urges caution with exploding crackers. It also advertises a bank, a teething syrup, and July 1889 rail and fare info from Lake Erie Western and The Chicago and North Western Railway with maps and pamphlets offered for stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pont
Mabler
Juymis
Alf
Asien National Bank Sone
William J. Richardy
Lake Erle & Western
New Homes in the West pamphlet on Rosebud lands
Government lands open for settlement in the Rosebud Indian Reservation in southeastern South Dakota. Chicago & Northwestern Railway offers a direct route from Chicago to Wonesteel on the reservation border. Send 2 cent stamp for pamphlet containing maps and full information on allotment. N Mo Breeze, 4% Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western Ry
North Western Line
N. M. Breexe
Vine Street
Cincineath
Government Landa
Rosebud
South Dakota
Chicago
Wonesteel
Bend
Tanda
N. Mo Breeze
Cincinnaty
Yellowstone Park Tour Includes All Expenses Featured Voyage
The Yellowstone Park Tour departs Chicago Wednesday August 3 aboard the Chicago and North Western Railway Pullman. The round trip covers travel and baggage handling with stops for Liebenthaling en route. Expense paid ticket promises first class service and guided stops, with a quatrated folder available from N M Breeze General Agent NW Ry Cinatonest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone Park
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western
N. M. Breeze
Gen. Ag
Cinatonest
Fewer Railroads Built This Year Ahead of 191, 19
A report from Railway Age shows a drop in new track construction across 191 states and territories. Elevated costs and winter strain increased operating expenses and reduced net earnings. Western carriers resist a proposed Uniform Bill of Lading while警 attorneys pursue enforcement actions against forged tickets and theft in rail freight operations.
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Chicago
United States
Tt Corte Parison
Railway Age
ING Ik
St. Touts
Weanerday
Stratford Hotel
Manitou
Col
Jading
Inwyerero Vellegal
Neresaary
West
Central
Weetern Pansonner
Uckel Sculperk
Indianapolis Jobbing Market Prices for Poultry and Goods
A condensed listing of wholesale prices for poultry eggs butter and cheese, meats including hides and tallow, wool and wax, oysters and fish, plus fruits and vegetables. Entries specify prices by item and grade, with regional references and units such as barrels crates and per dozen.
Grocery Price List From California and Texas Markets
A long OCR created list enumerates assorted fruits vegetables meats and commodities with prices. Items include oranges California Valencia lettuce onions beans peas cucumbers apples celery potatoes rice coffee tea flour and various canned goods. Also listed are bulk meats, spices, baking staples, oils, and household chemicals with per unit or per pound prices.
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California
Valencia
Greer
Erona
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Judge Cantrill
NEW York Supreme Justice
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Indianapolis
Mayor Jones
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Operational Educational Association
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Ahe Chub
Hong
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W. A. Hobson
H.C. Prange
John Healy
Chadwick St
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Congress
Cilston
Dr. Lyon
Atte Eutary
Struwmyer & Nilus
Winslow
Thi Sun
Michigan City
Lake Erle & Western R. R
Japan
N. M. Breene
Gluctanst
Ohio
Rflieil
Sup Eoxion Agred
Donald
Central Passenger Association
Alac Leod
Western Passenger Aaspiiation
Tailway Protective Bureau
Secord
Shippere
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Elgin
Brick
Ueda
RAO
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California Standard
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Jackson
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Winttiede
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North Michigan Resorts
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Pennsylvania
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Beason
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