Night of Horror in St Louis Destruction and mass grief sweep the city
A massive cyclone devastated central St Louis on a Wednesday evening, tearing through the heart of the city at high speed. Dozens are dead and many are missing as fires rage, wreckage blocks streets, and hospitals rush to treat the wounded amid darkness and chaos. Police, ferries, and trains are disrupted while citizens search in wreckage for loved ones. A partial list of victims includes Julius Gall, Frankie Fisher, Josephine Martini, and others, with hundreds of injured and property losses in the millions.
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Stormy Weather Sparks Panic in Indianapolis
A dramatic midweek weather event in Indianapolis saw barometric pressure plunge and wind surge as the storm center moved from Davenport to Detroit. Telegraph lines and rail connections strained while residents braced for a potential tornado, with officials like Waypenhans monitoring the rapidly changing conditions.
Phenomenal Drop Described in Astral Line Report
Unclear fragmentary text references a dramatic atmospheric event and a scientific line of analysis. Names and places are unreadable, but the note hints at a sharp pressure drop and observational context. Further readable details are needed to form a precise item.
Jury Delays and Turbulent Searches in Newport Murder Case
Deputies scoured Newport and back townships through Wednesday night to secure jurors for the Pers ran murder trial. A harsh wind and heavy fatigue marked the search as the twelfth juror was finally secured by Thursday afternoon. Prosecution opening is slated for Friday morning with Marty StLaLe gun listed as key witness.
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Marriage Licenses and School Texts in Indiana Hearings
The State board of education selected Grammars to be studied in Indiana schools for five years. D. C. Herth & Co. won the contract for both complete grammar books at 10 cents and primary books at 2 cents. Exchange terms give credits for old hooks. Names of residents and addresses appear scattered in the fragmented text.
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State Board of Education
D. C. Herth & Co
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity May 33 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity predicts cooler conditions with fair skies for the day. Thursday night should remain fair with continued mild temperatures and winds light to moderate.
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Indianapolis
Missing man Burton Squires and changes in local figures
Burton Squires of 808 Washington street is reported missing. Annabel Williams of 818 College age visits friends in Shelberville. Sam Tox, ex Fox Bros. clerk in Richmond Indiana, now with Globe in Indianapolis. Ineonard Green, a colored prisoner, attempts suicide in the police station. found unconscious. Board of Safety to try Patrolman Jordan Thursday night. Merchant policeman McClure alleged to know more about incendiary fires than he wants to disclose.
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Washingtonst
Annabel Williams
Shelberville
Sam Tox
Fox Bros. Clothiers
Richmond
Ind
Globe Clothing Company
Indianapolis
Ineonard Green
Board of Safety
Jordan
McClure
Second Water Wells and Frank Butts Advertise Locator Service
Frank Butts at 183 Indiana avenue offers a lost item finding service advertised by THE SUN. Contact via phone 1791 for help locating misplaced possessions or items.
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Frank Butts
Indiana-ave
Gowdy Meeting Ends In Turmoil Over State Ticket
Reported rift within the party as Gowdy and Fester clash over strategy. Osborne shifts stance amid district pressure while proxy voting friction and alleged stolen letters from Gowdy to Hanna surface, signaling tension ahead of the campaign season.
Gempastic troubles of the laws son in court deny cruelty
Joseph Lawson a 20 year old paper hanger released from the work house last Monday is rearrested on a surety of peace for assault and battery on his father in law Emanuel Mlory. Lawson quarrelled with his young wife who left him taking food and clothing, and she testified he starved her and dragged her by the hair. She claimed threats to kill her, while Lawson denied harming her and said she would not come back. The case, held in Magistrate Wabich's court, stretched for 84 days as both sides described mistreatment and disputes over return home. The wife testified Lawson had beaten and used harsh threats, and she begged for relief amid the couple's tumult.
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Emanuel Mlory
Lawson
Tekinge
Wson
Clio
Anna
Linsen
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Indiana G A R General Order No 2 Issued
General order No 2 issued by Indiana G A R headquarters. Department commander Cavylor completes staff appointments. Committee on school histories to continue with A O Marsh of Winchester as chairman. Notice of dedication of the soldiers home at Lafayette on July and invitation to all comrades.
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Lafayette
Fragmented Notes On National Health Speech and Conference
Disjointed OCR fragment mentions national health bureau, a convention closing at night, and concerns over impure Missis Water and stream pollution. References to Francia Fi disimi Glory college, and unnamed speakers discuss public health recommendations amid unclear details and names.
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Bureau of Health
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Anderson Storm Ravages Factory District In Indiana
A violent windstorm struck Anderson Indiana on May 28 damaging the American strawboard factory two story building 200 by 80 feet. Hunt and Hautman were badly injured. The Wright shovel and the national tin mill suffered damage. The post office block roof and the May building were lost and the bicycle wheel works walls collapsed. Losses totaled about 2 000 at the mill 2 500 at the bicycle works and thousands of trees were blown down.
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St. Louis
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Wright
Tin Nile
Anderson Bicycle Wheel
Republican Convention May Move to Chicago Next Month
The Republican national convention may be held in Chicago after St. Louis structures failing. Architect Adler reported both the wigwam and exposition building ruined, making repairs before June 16 impossible. The Illinois state central committee met, and Chicago was offered to national chairman Carter as the convention site.
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National Republican Committee
Four Young Men Arrested in Woman Assault Case
Leo Henchon 56 Palmer street Fred Beck 516 Union street Leo Edder 62 Nebraska street and Fred Ring 37 Coburn street aged 18 to 20 are in police custody on a serious assault charge from a Catholic picnic west of the city. Henchon and Beck were held over for further court action next Thursday while Edder and Ring were arrested Thursday morning amid denials of the claim.
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IPS A Good Thing The Fight Begun on the Citizens' Company
The Board of Safety issued a peremptory order to the street railroad company demanding immediate removal of obstructions on Illinois street from Georgia to Christ. Police will enforce the order if the company delays clearing the passages, to allow vehicle and fire department access. The issue centers on dirt and debris blocking the eastern side for two weeks, prompting court action. Citizens' officials pledge to enforce the board's wishes, though Mason criticized delivery by uniformed police.
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Missing Lebanon teacher Glysses Griffiths puzzles town
Surprise grips students and acquaintances as Glysses J Griffiths, a Lebanon High School English teacher, disappears after resigning last Friday. A letter from Chicago asks forwarding funds for a supposed departure to a father in law to be, while Griffiths’ brothers and colleagues provide little explanation for his abrupt exit amid a custody of rumors and concerns.
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