Terrible Kansas tornado devastates Winiron area
A deadly tornado struck Winiron Kansas on Friday night causing massive destruction along Washington boulevard and two square blocks. About 40 people are believed killed and 100 injured as hotels and residences were demolished and fires started in the wreckage. Funeral and rescue efforts began with doctors and volunteers aiding victims while a Phillips house ball room tragedy added to the horror with many trapped and perishing.
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Winiington
Kas
Washington Boulevard
Wellington
Phillips
Walter Forsyth
Alice Boone
Sylvia Forsyth
Wm. Lashen
Kitty Strawn
Fanning
Susan Asher
Ida Jones
Jefferson Ave
Ninth-sts
Winiron
Grand Army Hall
Phillips House
Salvation Army
Weather forecast for Indiana and Washington notes storms
Forecasts for Indiana cover 36 hours ending 8 p m May 29 1892 with warmer fair weather on Saturday followed by increasing clouds and rain and possible thunder Sunday. Washington notes warn severe local storms around Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.
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Indiana
Washington
Innnapolis
Replies to Whinery on asphalt paving issues in Indianapolis
A letter-writer critiques Warren-Scharf asphalt plans and city boards over repairs and contracts. He cites costs, alleges collusion with Pitch Lake interests, questions board competence, and urges fair treatment for workers and taxpayers.
Boiler explosion devastates Mont gomery mill in Washington
In Ashington Indiana on May 28 a boiler exploded at the Salts Maptoands mill in Montgomery. Engineer Geo Koons was severely injured and is not expected to survive. The mill is a total wreck.
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Maptoands
Ashington
Ind
J.om Viarnie
Montgomery
Geo. Koons
Frenzel Battles Brotherhood as Union Dismissals Grow
The article details ongoing clashes between President Frenzel and the Brotherhood of car men after a February street railway strike. Four union members lose jobs on Friday, with others previously discharged. The Brotherhood demands reinstatement by Saturday noon, signaling potential delays or a tie-up. observers sense brewing trouble and possible rapid action. Additionally, a London boxing match between Patrick Slavin and Peter Jackson draws heavy interest, with Jackson favored and high ticket prices noted as arrangements near completion.
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Frenzel
William Grim
Line
Otto Frenzel
Grim
Brotherhood
E. Hill
Mr. Frenzel
Brotherhoood
Riggs
Blakest
Brotherhood Committee
World Fair Buildings See Surge in Construction Activity
May 28 Cracaca reports a surge in world fair construction with nearly 7,000 workers at present and eight state buildings underway. Great Britain starts piling for its foundation as pleasant weather boosts activity. The Monte Carlo death rumor about James Weleff is false. The Board of Trade notes a dull market next week with no New York markets on Decoration Day. Wheat holds steady, cotton and corn show volatility with May corn rallying to 82 cents and a potential breakout if not corrected by Tuesday.
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Crrcaca
Great Britain
Lonxon
James Weleff
New York
Board OF Trade
Federal Court
Wim. B. Burford Mutual Relief
Plymouth Church
Providence
Solomon Bounter
Murray Hackett
Justice Daniels
Cincinnati
Toledo
Masonic
Sullivan
Claypool
Indiana
Denison
Une. Ee
Brrtns
OC. E
Mary Higgins
Wilhelm
Lena Snyder
Mrs. Hoyt
Duares
Schnader
Harrison St
Geo. Blanchard
Board of Public Works
James Walker
Thomas Bodkins
Marion
Frank Redmond
Frank Clear
College-ave
Race Track Construction Advances Amid Specs and Doubts
The article details the new oblong race track being built to race regulations, with 75 car loads of material and 300 cars of lumber en route. Payroll nears $1,000, and weather could accelerate work. It discusses track shapes from figure 8 to kite, notes Terre Haute versus Indianapolis designs, and argues the oblong regulation is the best, though concerns linger about timely completion.
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Fair Grounds
Bagley
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Washington News: Silver Congress and Policy Debates
In Washington the final day of the national silver convention saw a brief session with a push to fund a publication of proceedings and silver literature. Treasury and postal matters dominated discussions as Postmaster General Wanamaker requests 163.05 for Chicago fair postal costs and a Chinese exclusion act enforcement plan seeks 50,000 more. The house committee on Columbian Exposition favors declaring a national holiday on Oct 12. The appropriation bill for legislative and executive needs was reported with no major changes, adjournment set for Tuesday. In the House Caldwell O Donnell and Stout push liberal mail handling, Kendall of Kentucky supports free coinage.
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Foster
Congress
Washington
Warner
Wanamaker
House Committee On Appropriations
Chicago
Select Committee of the House On
Messrs. Caldwell
O’donnell
Stout
Kendall
Kentucky
Hand in the Strike Draws Teamsters and Shovelers
Reports say shovelers join Teamsters in a wage strike with a potential wider street labor walkout. A Sun interview cites $3.50 daily pay for ten hours work. city officials refuse to permit street tear up, while some crews plan to shift to Warren- Scharf. Local tension rises as 30 Shelbyville teamsters may join Tuesday, sparking fear of clashes over dirt removal. An overseas note discusses Earl Grey backing free trade and Hastings criticisms. A Paris incident reports dynamite bombs damaging two houses in Commentry with anarchist suspicions but no injuries.
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8. Whinery
Warren-Scharf Asphalt Paving Company
Cincinnati
Tor Sun
Tuer Sun
Board of Works
Massachusetts Ave
Delaware St
College-ave
St. Clair
Seventh-st
Pitch Lake Asphalt Combine
Combine
Pitch Lake
Trinidad
Whinery
Warren-Scharf
Kenyon
Mr. Whinery
Warren-Scharf Company
Indianapolis
Sun
Marshall
Minnehaha Paving Company
Paris
Commentry
Department of
Allier
Memorial Day Parade Preparations and Schedule Details
Readiness for the memorial day procession with civic and military participants. The parade departs at 1 30 p m heading east on Washington from Tennessee to east then countermarchs to Illinois and south to Union station where a Big Four train will transport the column to Crown Hill cemetery. Officials urge Crown Hill service passengers to use the North Indianapolis line and some groups threaten fines for patronizing streetcars. The procession, led by police, includes three divisions of veterans, militia, and patriotic lodges, with Union veterans and various orders marching in specified routes.
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Washington St
Tennessee
Washington
Illinois
Union Station
Crownhill Cemetery
Frenzel
Circus
Crown Hill
Indianapolis
Grand Army
Union Veteran Legion
Sons of Veterans
Patriarchs Militant
Knights of Father Matthew
Knights of Pythias
Knights of St. John and Webber Bouaves
Lodges
the Patriotic Sons of America
Indiana Sons of the Revolution
Memorial and church services across city this Sunday
Central Christian holds morning and evening sermons on Paul at Antioch and memorial themes. Rev C F Beach preaches at First Presbyterian. Plymouth Congregational has morning memorial day discourse and an evening song service. Spiritualists meet in Mansur hall at 3 and 8 pm. G G Van Horn offers two farewell services. Sheridan post G A R and Sons of Veterans attend memorial at Second Presbyterian with Rev Milburn. Old Central Ave M E chapel hosts bye services. new edifice to be dedicated June by Rev Thomas Bowman. Floral emblems by Betto...
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Central Christian
Dr. Lucas
Paul
Antioch
C. F. Beach
First Presbyterian Church
Plymouth Congregational
A. P. Kent
Mansur Hall
G.G. van Horn
Sheridan Post
Sons of Veterans and Woman’s Relief Corps
Second Presbyterian
Milburn
Central Ave. M. E
Harrison's Outing and Minneaplis Campaign Moves
Washington dispatch reports President Harrison leaving for Rochester with a notable party as Quay Clarkson and other leaders head to Minneapolis. Strengthened lines for Harrison fuel renewed hopes against Blaine. Blaine and Russell Harrison also active in political talks in New York.
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Quay
Clarkaon
Minneapolis
Russell Harrison
Blaine
Washington
Rochester
Halford
Schofield
Noble
Greenleaf
Blount
Outhwaite
Lockwood
Hooker
Henderson
Rainer
E. B. Taylor
Ohio
Clarkson
Harrison
New York
Fifth-ave
Plaza
J. Sloat Falgett
John W. Vrooman
Indiana Politico Chatter From Gen New At Home
Consul-general John C New spoke with callers on Saturday denying Porter would run for governor. He predicted Harrison likely to secure the nomination on the first ballot. News on Lincoln and Blaine suggested neither sought the presidency. McKinley bill spurs trade on the free list, boosting English commerce. State convention adjourned with judges named and July 20 campaign kickoff at a Vincennes barbecue. The state central committee to open headquarters at English's hotel.
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John C. New
Fred. Kneffler
New
Clarkson
Porter
Robert T. Lincoln
Lincoln
White House
Gen. New
Harrison
Blaine
England
Huston
Anas
Gojomon
SCP
Sy Party
Hase Wi
People’s Party
Adam Stockington
Ripley
Silas Sheppard
Marion
M. J. Bogart
I. N. Pearce
Vigo
Joseph Daily
Washington
H. C. Barnett
Johnson
David Chambers
Henry
John 8. Bender
Marshall
State Central Committee
English’s
Vincennes
A Military Compact in European Negotiations
Paris report notes the secret accord between Signor Crispi and Prince Bismarck not renewed and that the Rudini Caprivi treaty contains one clause on Italy’s military obligations to Germany. It states Italy must provide as many soldiers as the German general deems necessary for victory. Maprin reports a northern Spain hail storm causing crop damage and injuries, with Burgos vineyards near 20 villages destroyed and several fatalities from lightning.
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Paris
Journal de la Paix
Signor
Crispi
Prince Bismarck
Rudini
Caprivi
Italy
Germany
Maprin
Spain
Burgos
Hoff's hand turned Oxfords and Prince Alberts sale
Advertises women shoes by Hoff at 2.50 dollars with hand turned construction and patent sea trim. Mentions several styles and sizes, with shop location 76 Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis and additional address notes for a cancer specialist.
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Prince Alberts
Two Men Die After Electric Shock At Steel Works
Early Saturday a traveling derrick at Edgar Thompson steel works Braddocks touched a live wire, breaking insulation. Five on the derrick were shocked. Anthony Tokel and Josef Zeal ney died twenty minutes after the accident. The day also notes funeral plans for Gen. A. D. Streight and other local items.
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Primswure
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Braddocks
Anthony Tokel
Josef Zealney
Crash at Howlands injures crew and passengers
A southbound Panhandle passenger train collided with a northbound freight near Howland early Saturday, smashing engines and cars but causing no deaths. Fireman William Engler suffered a serious back injury, while passengers James Golden and Kemp Ridgely had minor cuts. Crews escaped with bruises as investigators blamed Belt railroad cross crosssing signals.
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Panhandle Road
Howland
William Engler
James Golden
Kemp Ridgely
College-ave
Belt Railroad
Sun
Panhandle
Engler
Carthage
Sidney Dillon Dying After Long Illness
Sidney Dillon of New York in his deep decline after months of illness. He is confined to bed most days and shows no improvement. The old man has had his constitution greatly weakened by the prolonged sickness.
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Sidney Dillon
York
Circus Talk and Amusement Tastes Across Indiana Leaders
Secretary Claude Matthews eyes Monday with boyish eagerness as a town circus arrives in Indianapolis. Gov. Chase enjoys social events and music, though not a musician, while Gov. Hovey favored theater and euchre. J C Bartholf of Milwaukee visits to push forming a local real estate group with Commercial club support.
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Claude Matthews
Indianapolis
Old Kaintuck
Gov. Chase
Gov. Hovey
J. C. Bartholf
Milwaukee
Commercial Club
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Fifty-first Indiana Regiment
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