Disaster Storm Ravages Indiana North Central Region
A massive June cyclone ripped through Indiana from Hancock county to Tippecanoe, Boone, and Madison counties causing nearly 2 million dollars in damage. Five dead and fifty injured, with extensive destruction of buildings, trees, roads, and communications. Notable casualties include James Van Hoy and James Bailey, while multiple injuries and factory losses, especially at the Co-Operative Window Glass plant in Wilkinson, are reported.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Wancock County
Marion
Hamilton
Boone
Tippecanoe
Madison County
James van Hoy
Pendleton
James Bailey
MecCordsville
Charles Shepherd
Red Shey
Walter More
Muncie
Maxwell
Charles Heim
Greenfield
Philip Schneck
Maxwell Chain Mill
Thomas Pender- Zast
B. A. Cooper
Destructive Wind Ravages Maxwell and Surrounding Towns
A severe storm wrecked Maxwell in Hancock County and hit Cleveland, Fisher's Station, Pendleton, Fortville, Raleigh, and McCordsville. Homes unroofed, businesses damaged, crops ruined, and multiple buildings destroyed including churches and a post office. Several fences, poles, and a hearse were destroyed amid the chaos.
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Maxwell
Wancock County
States
New Bros
Friends’ Church
Cleveland
Mary Earle
Fisher's Station
Anderson
Pendleton
Fortville
Raleigh
McCordsville
Pickle & Co
Masonic and Ogg
Met
Rebels Repulse Attack and Win Victory in Venezuela
Reports from Curaçao dated June 26 describe President Castro attempting to seize La Vela on the Gulf of Coro with General Colmenares leading a sea assault. The land push failed after three hours, and Coro fell after a five hour battle with Ayala and Telleria surrendering with 1,682 men and five of Castro’s sons. The victory strengthens the rebels amid Castro’s earlier bulletins of small forces.
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Venézuela
Willemstad
Curacoa
Venezuela
Castro
la Vela
Gulf of Coro
Colmenares
Ayala
Piera
Mato
Riera
Coro
Falcon
Telleria
I’alion
Mercur Wiped Out by Major Fire in Utah Mining Camp
Salt Lake City reports Mercur the large cyanide gold camp was nearly destroyed by a blaze that began in the Preble block around 9 am. Dozens of stores burned, leaving 1,000 homeless. Governor Wells and Mayor Thompson urged immediate aid as losses reach 800000 to 1000000 dollars with 850000 in insurance. no deaths recorded.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Mercur
Preble
Wells
Thompson
Otis Daughter Mary Louise Weds Ralph Isham in Rochester
The marriage of Miss Mary Louise Otis daughter of General and Mrs Elwell Otis to Ralph Isham of Chicago was celebrated at Trinity Episcopal church in Rochester The service was conducted by Rt Rev W D Walker bishop of western New York with Rev Edward M Tarrett assisting
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Rochester
N. Y
Mary Louise Otis
Elwell Otis
Ralph Isham
Chicago
Trinity Episcopal Church
W. D. Walker
Western
New York
Edward M. Tarrett
Man jumps from bridge and drowns after asking about king
An unknown man in Leavenworth, Kansas, reportedly temporarily insane from worry over King Edward's condition leapt from a Missouri River bridge and drowned. He asked about the king's status just before the jump.
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Leavenworth
Kan
King Edward
Missouri River
Pauncefote Widow Sails From New York with Daughters
Lady Pauncefote widow of the late British ambassador sails for England aboard the St Paul with her daughters Maude Sibyl and Audrey Pauncefote. In Wisconsin Janesville the Wisconsin Sugar company confirms plans to build a beet sugar factory at a cost of 500000 dollars.
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New York
Lady Pauncefote
United States
Maude, Sibyl
Audrey Paunecefote
England
St. Paul
Janesville
Wis
Wiseconsin Sugar Company
Akron boxer Gus Rublin defeats Sharkey at National Sporting Club
London reported Gus Rublin of Akron Ohio defeated Tom Sharkey of New York in eleven rounds at the National Sporting Club last night.
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London
Gus Rublin
Akron
Tom Sharkey
New York
National Sporting Club
Charles G D Roberts Poem Excerpt in Criterion
A poetic fragment from Charles G D Roberts published in Criterion praising the will to strive and the discontent that spurs effort. The speaker rejects earthly ease and affirms commitment to an aspirational vision.
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Charles G. D. Roberts
Criterion
Ill Wind Brings Rich Widow to Aid a Suit
A windy fall afternoon unfolds into a comic rescue and a romance. Rupert Strong helps a stout widow, Mrs Jane Buffington, save a woman from a gale and learns she is the city’s wealthiest resident. The umbrella theft leads to a formal introduction, a confession, and Rupert being named associate counsel with a salary as Mrs Buffington’s affairs unfold.
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Bank
Rupert Strong
Indy
Madam
Rupert
Jane Baffington
Jane Burfington
Tich
Barlow
Voor
Asa
Ella
Graham
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wholly Unime Sary Camping Clock Joke
A Chicago Record quip notes a wife refuses to bring a clock while camping. The joke asks how to tell mealtime, and the punchline says they eat from morning till night.
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Sary
Chicago
Boston mayor on strike and city staff to screen applicants
The piece notes Mayor Colling of Boston withholding arbitration, limiting office seeker access, and directing department heads to vet willing applicants. It mentions his focus on public works and institutions while criticizing church pew occupancy. It also advertises Chamberlain's Colic remedy and an Otis supplier.
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Colling
Boston
Fie
Chieelty
No Leas to the Dentist. Patient-Great Scott
Comic strip caption portrays a patient mistakenly swallowing gold used in dental work. The dentist responds with thanks and notes it will be included in the year bill. Harper's.
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Scott
Harper’s
Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets Endure as Dyspepsia Foe
J A Pierce of Mason City Iowa reports relief from years of stomach trouble after using Bailey's Dyspepsia Tablets. The chocolate coated tablets claim to cure indigestion belching and all dyspeptic troubles with quick effect. Price 25 cents. Made by Lakeside Med Co Chicago sold by A R Otis.
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Bailey
J. A. Pierce
Mason City
Iowa
Lakeside Med. Co
Chicago
A. R. Otis
Spring Fever and DeWitt's Early Risers
Spring fever is described as a torpid liver and inactive bowels that may lead to illness if untreated. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted as safe tablets that stimulate the liver, open the bowels, and cleanse the system of impurities, with A R Otis as the advertiser.
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DeWitt
A. R Otis
Otis Tropical Tea Offered as Gentle Remedy
An advertisement touts Otis Tropical Tea as a gentle inexpensive remedy that cleanses the stomach and bowels and purifies the blood. The large package is sold for 25 cents by A. R. Otia.
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Otis Tropical Tea
A. R. Otia
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Superior Cough Relief
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa touts One Minute Cough Cure as safest and fastest for coughs colds croup and lung troubles. It promises immediate relief for croup bronchitis and grip. Sold by A R Otis.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
A. R. Otis
Name Chase Pills Warn Against Imitators
A public notice warns buyers about fake products using the Chase name to mislead. It urges verification of Dr. A. W. Chase’s initials A. W. on each box and cites the genuine Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. in Buffalo as the authentic source.
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Chase
Birds of Prey
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. Www
Rt. D
A. W
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B. A. Lampman
Grand Rai Railway
Michigan
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Owena
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Walloon Lake
Vue
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