Cyclone Rips Through Clay County Killing and Injuring Dozens
A devastating cyclone swept through a farming community six miles south of Clifton, injuring seventeen and killing eight, including Frank Peterson and John Morris families. The storm destroyed homes, barns, and trees, with a later rainstorm adding to the flooding and damage. Telegraph service was cut between Topeka and Clifton as crews searched for casualties and relief organized.
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Lees
Moners
Marne
Penens
Tovexa
Kas
Lenat
Fay
Clay County
Killel
Frank Peterson
el Balthasar
John Trembly
Tose Horn
Hylgernon
Frank Wilkingon
John Morris
Fil Malthazer
Rock Island
Ciifton
Clifton
Morganville
Barnes
Peter Anderson
Anderson
Morris
John Morrin
Topeka
Palmer
Washington County
Wreck and Fire Hit Roanoke Area with Casualties
A violent storm swept Salem Virginia with hail and heavy rain, destroying two houses and injuring several, including a fatality among eight residents. In nearby Omaha a missing real estate broker faces large attachment suits and extensive shortfalls. Manchester tobacco warehouse fire causes substantial property loss with incendiary origin suspected.
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Manchester
Conn
Markman Broa
Cripple Creek Fire devastates district with dynamite danger
A massive blaze swept Cripple Creek destroying blocks on Meyers avenue and Dennett street after a lamp ignited oil in Coughs dance hall. Firefighters aided by townsfolk prevented further spread by dynamite, with extensive damage to saloons and theatres and thousands of letters lost as brick and stone rebuilding planned. About 3,000 people homeless and insurance pegged near £2,000.
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Angee
Ocyurpie Crexn
Cole
Myers Avenue
Meyora
Poatoffion
Sremen
Meyers
Third
Fifth Streem
Dennett
Midland Depot
Corr
Raton
Bornn
Meyers Avenue
Tople
Hollangs
Grace Clifton
J. Anderson
Leonott Avenue
No Wave Dance Hall
S Saloon
Abyssinia
Italy
Kansas
Senor Juan Navarro Revorter
London
Cripple Creek
Colo
Constantinople
M. Meline
Faure
Cleveland
First Annual Reunion of Twelfth Illinois Infantry at Galena
Galena hosts the first annual reunion of the Twelfth Illinois infantry with a cannon unveiling gifted by the U S government. About 100 veterans attend ceremonies at the court house, then march to Turner hall for a Grant monument program led by General John C Diack and others. A banquet and reception cap the day.
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Galana
Ila
Apel
Twelfth
Milnois Infantry
United States
Galena
Seventeenth Army Corps
Cheraw
Court Hone
John McArthur
Chicao
Vansellars
Paris
Ils
Chetlatn
Chicago
Turner Hall
John C. Diack
Tupnoe Hall
Chicago Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mason & Davia
Rose Emerson
Tinnie Ferguson
Jewett
Meridian
Miss
Charles
John Torrance
Lewis Smith
Arnott Smith
Frank Bellson
Press Love
Charles Weatherford
Charles McNice
American National Bank
Denver
Aurora
Joseph Windrath
C. J. Birch
General Grant
Brooklyn
Illnois State Normal School
Charleston
Supreme Court of Maschusetts
Ludwig
Laramie
Wyo
State One Board
Markets Report from New York and Chicago Grain
New York markets show easy money on call at 2 6 percent and firm sterling with posted bill rates. Chicago board quotes wheat and corn futures with mixed opens and closes, plus produce and live stock prices from the Union Stock Yards.
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Sterling Exchange
Bankers
Dermand
United States
Chicago Grain and Produce
Blood and Ink Fight in Capitol Between Hall and Money
In Washington on April 24 a violent clash erupted in the House Naval Committee room as Representative Hall of Missouri battled Representative Money of Mississippi. Pelted with ink stands and a heavy iron paperweight, Money suffered a bleeding head wound while Hall fled with his life. Officials restrained them, and Money was treated and taken to his hotel. The encounter follows a long feud over the navy reorganization and currency issues, with both men described as fearless and prone to violence.
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Ind
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Carpenter
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W. M. Mull
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Swain
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Haskes
Sheriff Mall
Hall
House Naval Committees
Money
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Felix McCloskey
New Yor
Capitol
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Jong
Oividuel
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Call
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Indian Territory
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Diaz
McClellan
New York
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Washisotos
Congress
Treasury Comptroller
Wpeffer
Connolly
Lee
Washington
Sherman
Chandler
Platt
Alabama
Allen
Pope
Representative Crain
Texas
Wasamoros
Notable Deaths Across States Chronicle Diverse Figures
A memorial list records the passing of varied figures including Brwy Williams of diamond circles in Warsaw and General N Le Jevortes veteran of the war in Washington. Frank Vospure, a retired hotel man, dies in Waupaca, Wisconsin. David H Jehome, former Michigan governor, dies at Watkins Glen New York. Dr Pringas G C Heyt, dentist and Mason, dies in Indianapolis. Grorger Munror, New York publisher, dies at his Catskills home. Major C G Fishky former Ohio governor, dies in San Buenaventura California. Hon Mykey Kastan abolitionist, dies in Adrian Michigan. J J Stewart, pioneer, dies at Council Bluffs. Ex-Judge J W Houston, politician, dies in Wilmington. Colonel Carl Flonshueta, Mondorill founder, dies.
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Warsaw
N. le Jevertes
Washington
Frank B. Vospure
Waupaca
Wis
David H. JeHoMe
Michigan
Watkins Glen
N.Y
Pringas
G. C. Heyt
Indianapolis
Grorger Munror
New York
Catskills
C. G. Fishky
Ohio
San Buena Ventura
Cal
Mykey
BE. Kastan
Adrian
Mich
J. J. Stewart
Council Bluffs
J. W. Houstos
Wilmington
Col
Carl Flonshueta
Mondor,lls
Baron Hirsch dies near Vienna after world wide fame
Baron Hirsch, famed financier and philanthropist, died near Vienna at 64. He funded relief for Russian Jews and supported schools, spending millions. The item notes other brief world events including a Chicago forgery case suicide, university affairs, and various political and legal notices from the era.
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Baron Hirsch
Vienna
Herman Bansemer
New York City
Chicago
Robert P. Burkhalter
University of Chicago Oratorical Association
Harrison
Northern Oistories League
London Times
Parla
Pere Hyacinthe
Charles Layson
Royal Ruby Port Ad Promotes Speculation Stocks
An 1896 advertisement touts Royal Ruby Port as a pure aged wine for invalids and convalescents, urges purchase from Wm. Hogan in Cripple Creek, and markets mining stocks with high dividends via J. E. Morgan & Co. It also promotes a Northern Pacific Homeseekers' excursion from May 1806 and claims Cripple Creek district growth and profits.
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Wm. Hogan
Cripple Creek
Colo
J. BE. Morgan &O
Broadway
New York
Prudential Gold Mining Co
Southward Land Excursions Promote Mobile & Ohio Rail Route
The Mobile & Ohio Railway promotes land seekers to Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama with round trip fares for 30 days on select dates in 1906. Stop overs allowed on both legs with extra returns. Information via Alabama Land Development Company and multiple district agents in St Louis Chicago Des Moines Detroit Cairo Mobile and beyond.
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South
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
St. Louis Union Station
Alabama Land Development Company
Henry Fonde
Mobile
Ala
Mobile & Ohio Road
W. R. Rowland
Fourth St. St. Louis
Charles Rudolph
Marquette Building
Chicago
W. UL Harrison
Fourth St. Des Moines
M. Hf. Bohreer
West Fort St
Detroit
Mich
F. L. Harris
Sixth St
Cairo
BE. EB. Posey
Beggs' Little Giant Pills and Cherry Cough Syrup Notice
Beggs' Little Giant Pills advertised as remedies for headache constipation and bilious symptoms with a guarantee by Josh Bidlack. A warning against opiate cough cures due to congestion risk appears. Mentions Joseph L Bidlack Druggist and an annual National Educational Association meeting in Buffalo, with travel fare details and M. M. Gain as agent.
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Josh Bidlack
Joseph L Bidlack
National Educational Association
Buffalo
M. M. Oain
Egg-Worded Poultry Advert Colloquy From Lanark Yard
A farm ad promotes Langshan and Partridge Cochin fowl with playful puns about eggs. It lists Ist premium stock and pricing: $3.00 per 13 eggs, $6.00 per 30. Partridge Cochin eggs $3.00 per 13, $5.00 per 26. The Cochin yard claims first prize wins at shows this season, by E. C. Dick of Lanark.
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My Ist
Cochin In My Yard
E. C. Dick
Lanark
Jil
Farms for Sale or Rent in Northwest Grain Belt
Persons seeking farm locations are invited to correspond with A M Vowell of Devils Lake North Dakota. Lands sold on crop payment plain and other payment forms. Investments offered and property managed. Publications and references sent free on request.
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Northwest
A.M. Vowell
Devils Lake
N. D
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