Kansas Tornado Strike Leaves Eleven Dead in Clifton
A violent tornado roared through Clifton Kansas Saturday night with heavy rain and hail, destroying homes farms and barns. Reports list eleven fatalities and dozens injured as residents seek aid. the storm tracked from southwest Clinton northeast through Clay and into Washington counties, sparing some towns but leaving widespread ruin and displaced families in the Republican Valley.
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Tortured by Robbers Strike in Tamaqua Pa
An elderly Lewiston farmer Jacob Copple, 65, was robbed of 135 dollars by three masked men in Tamaqua on April 27. After torture with a candle to force disclosure, the men beat him to unconsciousness then fled without further loot.
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Train Robber Confession Highlights Juvenile Thief
The confession by Chatton Simmons and fellow youths reveals a bold train robbery near Lebanon, Missouri, on March 31 with about $1,060 taken. Simmons, only 13, boasts of the loot as authorities pursue charges after their capture at Litchfield.
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Against a Saloonkeeper Ruling in Death Damages Suit
Suwanee Ind April 27 In the case of Mrs Carrie Chandler who sued John Becker a saloonkeeper for 2000 damages for the death of her husband the jury awarded 1500 While intoxicated Chandler fell from a ferryboat in November He lay down to dry his clothes and was chilled to death Mrs Chandler held Becker responsible because he sold her husband the drink Cleveland s Proposition Chicano April 27 Lord Salisbury before him for consideration an informal proposition from President Cleveland of a treaty of general arbitration of all matters in dispute between the United States and Great Britain and of all disputes between either of these powers and any other powers in which the good offices of the other governments have been tendered
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Missouri Democrats Back Bland For President On Silver Platform
Ex Congressmen Bland gains indorsement by Missouri Democrats led by Gov Stone and a five member executive committee to run the campaign for free coinage of silver at sixteen to one. The move follows Sedalia convention delegates and seeks formal guidance from state leadership. Also reported is a St Louis tragedy where Solomon Schwartzman died and 14 year old Harry Deutsch is jailed amid a knife murder among youths.
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Debate Roils House Over Pension Bill Rule Adopted
Warmington April 27 The Rules Committee rule limiting debate on the Pickler general pension bill sparked a sensational exchange. Crisp accused leaders of aiding a manipulated bill while Henderson mocked him as head of past rates committee. The rule passed by a tight 70 1066 vote after heated bickering and a roll call.
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Robbery Nets $4,000 from Berwind Coal officials
Joan Aiello manager and Robert Mackey of Berwind Coal were robbed of $4,000 while driving to pay miners near Berwind eight miles northwest. Four armed men halted the buggy party, Aiello drew a gun but was shot in the cost, the robbers seized the money under the buggy seat and fled toward the camp.
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LAWYERS WHANGLING AND DISTRICT NEWS TIDBITS
Capt J F Wellman and family leave for California to start a new home. Abe Levy and Otis H Holmes visit Lawrence while others return from trips. A double harness theft leads to a suspect in Jefferson county. hunt continues with a reward. Crop prospects look strong across Douglas county as rains aid wheat and oats. Masonic meeting announced. local dwarf Willa Dodds in jail briefly over a valet theft case. Pearl Bryan trial in Kentucky yields minor evidence. Kansas university students named for an oratorical contest. Jerry’s novel entertainment debuts, drawing large crowds in New York.
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Night Depot Robbery and Strange Stripping Incident
Two masked men robbed the Missouri Pacific depot night operator and baggageman, taking 28 in cash and a 60 watch, then forced the operator to strip. They threatened to kill him if the safe was opened, but no clue to their identity is reported.
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Market summaries reflect mixed livestock and grain readings
Wanesa ity Livestock reports a strong market with gains in Texas cattle and beef prices. Hog receipts show a smaller decline with bulk sales near 8.20 to 4.90. Sheep and mutton values run 2.25 to 3.40 with steady grain and dairy price notes across offers and receipts.
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