Devastating Tornado Rips Villages Killing and Injuring Dozens
Nov 18 reports detail a powerful tornado sweeping through Mascoutah, Red Bud, and surrounding areas. The storm left two dead in Illinois, with many injured and widespread destruction to homes, churches, schools, barns, and warehouses, as residents rallied to aid the distressed. Local towns faced uprooted trees, collapsed walls, and displaced families as emergency efforts organized.
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Rep Ben
Harry
Herrman Drage
Peter Sendall
Kosowran
St. Clair
Washmeter
Clinton
Fayetteville
New Memphis
Queen's Lake
Col. Sharp
Charles Peterson
John Lang
John Vogel
Landhbolt
Mrs. Disch
Peter
Cardell
John IH
Myr
J. Manderfelt
Red Bud
Christin
New Palestine
Here
Gladstoner Run Down by Omnibus in Piccadilly
Gladstone, aged statesman, was struck by an omnibus as he crossed Piccadilly Street. The pole hit his shoulder causing a slight blow. he staggered briefly but recovered. Despite his advanced age and recent poor health, the incident appears to be minor with no serious injuries reported.
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Tloxpox
Gladstone
Picadilly St
Kansas City Lawyer Missing. Feared Suicide T: Kansas City Lawyer Missing. Feared Suicide
Kansas City reporter notes Frank H. Braden a young lawyer has been missing from his home and office for over a week. He hoped to become Griffin's assistant if Griffin won the prosecuting attorney race, and with Griffin’s defeat feared he may have killed himself.
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Mamseas
Kiansas City
Frank H. Braden
Ife
Flw
Griffin
Bishop Hughes Attacked by Mob in Ngantinghsien
In Swancual China on November 15 a mob of Chinese fanatics assaulted Bishop Hughes in a public street and left him for dead after stoning him. Local officials took no action against the ringleaders.
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Swancual
China
Hughes
Ngantinghsien
Washington Pa Oil Blaze Threatens 30,000 Barrel Tanks
A field near Washington, Pennsylvania caught fire after a passing train spilled waste oil Thursday night. Firefighters fought to prevent ignition of several 30,000 barrel tanks owned by Southwestern Pennsylvania pipeline company as the blaze spread across the area.
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Washington
Washineton
Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipeline Company
Ger Husband
Merchants see little business impact from political change
Despite a government administration shift, merchants in Meridian and Indianapolis noted minimal impact on commerce. Local retailers reported steady activity, with building booms and groceries showing resilience. Executives said tariff debates affect only select items, and overall business sentiment remained positive as the campaign wore on.
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D. P. Erwin
van Camp Hardware Company
Indianapolis
Itdliana
Stade
Indiana
Petition Demands Removal of Lostmaster Thompson
A talk over a petition to remove Lostmaster Thompson is circulating and will be sent to Washington. Three or four have signed it while circulation origin remains unknown. Supporters say many business Democrats oppose the move and are satisfied with Thompson’s service as postmaster. The petition cites his attendance at a publican national convention as the sole complaint.
Repulican official committee names associate justice nominee
The official committee plans to appoint a district of columbia associate justice. The selection appears tied to reward for work on the national committee. Critics complain the president chooses someone outside the district despite local worthy candidates.
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Republican Official Committee
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Harrison
National Committee
tMeComas
Maryland
Columbia
Indians on Warpath Threat in Indian Territory
A report from Kansas City warns of a serious outbreak among Chayenna and Arupshoe tribes in the Indian Territory. Authorities fear 5800 Redskins may rise by January 1 if prompt action is not taken as government rations are halved and land cultivation efforts fail amid widespread distress.
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Kansas City
Nov
Annie Plummer Causes Mystery In Tragic Suicide
In Lowharin Massachusetts Annie Plummer, a handsome popular girl, died by her own hand using chloroform on Thursday. The community searches for a definite cause as investigators note various possibilities but nothing confirmed. Nearby weather and local conditions noted with minor details.
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Yocinty
Lowharin
Mass
Annie Plummer
Gen
Gutler
Shanklin as Senate Hope Sparks Indiana Political Clash
The Gray Voorhees and Stein Morss factions in Indiana battle over editor Shanklin who leads the younger wing, with talks that he could be a presidential or senate figure. Cleveland, Voorhees, and the state’s political power plays surface as editors weigh Shanklin’s role in shaping votes and party strength.
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Gray-Voorhees
Stein-Morss
Shanklin
Ife
Priday
Moris
Indiana
Clevela
Chiessa
Clevelando
Lmith Shanklin
Senate
Gray
Morss
Shenklin
Bialin
Ucle Fsune
Aus
Hayseed
City weighs garbage disposal as nuisance case grows
Residents near Sellers farm press city over dump nuisance as officials seek a solution. Controller Woollen suggests raising funds to build cremation facilities, while the Board of Public Works meets with no decision yet. Burning with chemicals or direct combustion is debated, doctors split on health effects and costs. Crematories cost less than collection, and sewerage limits raise overall expense. August Bey Orr, Was Vit Imont Weaker. 18-Spl.1-Mr. a weaker Friday MPH Griva desks at Wm. L. Elders.
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Sellers Farm
Woollen
Tru Sun
Board of Public Works
Shearer
Tun Sun
August Bey Orr
Apportionment argument echoes in state supreme court
The oral argument on the apportionment case continued before the supreme bench. Judge Forkner spoke for an hour as Winters pressed the constitutional point that apportionment must follow a fixed rule rather than legislative whim. The proceedings touched on sovereignty of courts, representation fairness, and the balance between state and popular power.
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Supreme Bench
Forknoer
Prde
Inde
Madison
Clinton County
Grant
Vermillion
Vigo
Sullivan County
Franklin
Liberty
Union
Peare
Winters
Tie
Wisconsin
New York
Michigan
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Couniie
Green Smith
Simeon Coy on Morss K Goy Admits Political Fake Consent
Simeon Coy, a key figure in Marion county democracy, tells a Sun reporter that local political moves were a staged plan to influence the city election. He recalls his expulsion from Hendricks club as part of a scheme, defends his actions, and singles out opponent Sam Morss for criticism while noting financial tactics affected Marion county’s results. He also discusses labor unrest at Indianapolis wheelworks and ongoing strike impacts.
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Turaseg Win Bown
Commonwealth
Simeon Coy
Democratic
Marion County
Coy
W Neo
Heegerty
Joenst
Coswold
Ben
Laudiana
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Ite
Ile
Pisa
Guy Ra
Tilinnis
Chicago
Indiana
Periday
Gemocracy
Hendricke Club
Mores
The
Sentinel
Asid Simeon
Glaser
Hendricks Club
Ainst
Sam Morss
Eranest
Sloris
Slarion County
Iken
Trea
Merss
Swaulan Courthouse Trial Continues For Appeal
The suit against Indianapolis continues in the rulings court as witnesses, including a key witness, face challenges to competence and credibility. The defense alleges attempts to influence the witness while the plaintiff’s attorney asserts prior statements outside the trial and telephoned many people. The trial is expected to last several days.
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Af Indianapolis
E Tlarper
Lie Gallanu
Deelie
Plaintff
Horribly Burned Woman Fatally Injured in Accident
The wife of Theodore W. Phinney, wealth owner of Chic s co and Philadelphia, was severely burned while dressing by gas light on Thursday and likely died from injuries. Other items include a court acquittal in New York. a mass of striking workers seeking employment at Carnegie works. and local notices about health and industry.
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Jasmnn Kecalyves
Kinney
Theodore W. Phinney
Chicsco
Philadelphia
Carneszian
Bayne
Dlark
Tlomasrrnar
Carnegie Company
Amacamatad Ageouistion
Amalgamated
Hes
Police Conduct and Innocence Trials Highlighted in Street Briefs
A local discussion quotes detectives stressing careful arrests and proof before detention. An innocent suspect once jailed on a false warrant is cited, alongside cases of acquittals after insufficient evidence. A French waxwork show arouses morbid curiosity in Paris as readers note sensational attractions. A Atlanta delegation invites Adlai Stevenson to a December Commercial Club opening, with conditions on speaking.
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Policie
Cosgrove
Wille
Beanice
Tipton
Thee
Cone
Walker
Formia
Alproved
Sens Walker
Broomurseron
Atlanta
Adlai Stevenson
Commercial Club
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