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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1897

Page

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Oklahoma Flood Devastates Guthrie After Mighty Wave

A Guthrie dispatch reports a massive Cottonwood valley flood sweeping through the city at 6 am. Water rose to 1930 feet above normal, submerging west Guthrie and 20 business houses. Many residents sought refuge in trees. several boats and bridges were lost. Rescue trains and supplies are en route from Wichita Arkansas City and Porcell. Officials fear dozens may have drowned. early estimates range from 50 to 200.

Br. Loum Guthris O. T Cottonwood Valley Guthrie Megro Hood Qgurugm C. T Cottonwood Mre Ea Dumas Clemmons George W. Esters Jas. Walt Jas. Montgomery George Thornton James Lilly Restus McGill Mre Watkine Jack Thornton F. E. Houghton Drummins Kit Watson Pittman Lewis Dennis George Owens Jobn Gordon Acros Xinoviese Raina Bava Deen coubLry Weather Service

Massive floods hit Guthrie and Cimarron region

Reports from Guthrie Oklahoma Territory describe widespread flooding with numerous drownings. The Cimarron bridge collapsed and many buildings were swept away while hundreds of men worked to salvage boats and rescue survivors. Weather officials warned of more rain as towns reel from the disaster.

Lakes Formed by Overnight Storm Near South Enid Oklahoma

A night storm transformed tow lands near South Enid into lakes washing out bridges and roads for miles. Seven inches of rain fell, waters overflowing streams for the first time since the town opened in 1883. No satellites reported in the area.

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Kentucky Senator Choose Leads Historic Joint Session

The Kentucky statehouse witnessed a dramatic joint session as a new United States senator was elected amid a massive crowd. The result sparked loud demonstrations, with Deboe supporters and other factions reacting as the chamber filled beyond capacity.

United States Deboe Marta Stone Blackburn Faasxyorr Kyene

Hood affects Santa Fe line between Guthrie and Seward

Reports from Guthrie indicate the Hood has flooded the Guthrie to Seward rail corridor, with tracks two to thirty feet under water and bridges and draws potentially compromised. Santa Fe officials note property impact and the uncertain status of the line as waters rise.

Whatts Ben Senta Fe Guthrie Hood Seward Ip Ie Evon

Rainfall Report From Oklahoma Territory Area

A Star dispatch from Oklahoma City notes a total rainfall of 2.80 inches in the past 24 hours. Some small bridges across nearby creeks washed out with minor property damage and no reported injuries.

Kanaae City Star Oklahoma Ity

Heavy Rain Hits Central Kansas With Tornado Report

A severe rainstorm swept central Kansas with unverified reports of a tornado near Ealing and Abline. Wires along the Union Pacific near Salina were torn down disrupting communication as authorities await clearer reports on damage.

Kansas Cruz Hansas Ealing Abbine Salina Union Pacific Abilias

Baby Tornado Reported Near Lomor Kansas

A small tornado touched down west of Lomor Kansas at 10 o'clock this morning uprooting telegraph poles and wrecking wires. No further damage reported. A heavy wind from Cawker City also damaged tin roofs but specifics were not learned.

Lomor Kan Here Cawker City

Heavy Rain Deluges Great Band Kansas Area

A Star dispatch from Great Band Kansas reports heavy rain since 6 p m with a north wind. The ongoing downpour over the past week soaked the ground, with nearly ten inches of rain recorded in that period.

Kanoas Crrt Great Band Kan

Heavy Rain Drenches Bretling and Kavass Streets

A special to the Star reports a heavy rainstorm in Bretling and Kavass this morning with water covering the ground. The downpour slowed traffic and prompted local officials to monitor for flooding conditions.

Eaxess Crtz Bretling Kavass Sya

No Wires Working in Guthrie Area

Wires to Guthrie all down as of April 28, 1 o'clock in Wieerra Kansas unconfirmed reports say communication lines are severed leaving Guthrie isolated.

Wieerra Kan Weaturn Union Guthrie Cal Meeby Serensity Mart Biowmont John S. Mosby Hunter McGuire Atgeond Crixton Elbert W. Hannum Morgan County Caleb F. Fisher Missouri, Kansas & Texas French Mest. Symacuse John Raymond French Syracuse University America Equitable Aid Uaten Lesolvent Erie Walling Equitable Aid Union Chauncey P. Rogers Ohio Michigan New Gould Match Company Wiemerox Del George J. Gould New York J. E. Addicks W. B. Breck Kelly Match Manufacturing Co Kelly Ahmehtion Athens Epirus Janina Turkey Paris Greece

Terrible hail storm devastates Poros Mexico area

Reports from Poros Mexico describe a severe hail storm in the Rio Verda valley causing substantial crop ruin and multiple deaths on a hacienda. The Missouri River level rose to 9.19 feet with rapid falls and changes in the Kawess area.

Poros Mexico Rio Verda Kawess Missouri

Hutchinson Bank Fails and Creditors Move

The Bank of Hutchinson, a private institution in Kansas, failed under continued withdrawals. State Bank Examiner Breidenthal took charge as the principal creditor Metropolitan National Bank of Kansas City prepares actions to reopen or close the business. The Valley State bank remnant also failed, with limited deposits and assets.

Hurcarssom Kao Breidenthal Chay Bank of Hutchinson Metropolitan National Kannex Ci Valley Btats Bank Yest Ego Hse J. G. Stresa Metropolitan

Greek Address in Athens Urges Unity Against Turkish Threats

The opposition deputies in Athens publish an appeal to citizens urging order to protect the nation and honor. They condemn foreign aggression and warn of Turkish advances as troops face challenging campaigns in Epirus and Crete amid mounting political turmoil.

Atugas Athens Comatantine Ataerg Constantine GROXE Epirus Turos Batomeca Jarina Comerartinome Jahins Epirua Lakasa Obreks Los Constantinople Salonica Loafakia Karaburan Constantixerte Asses Jules Faure George Crete Edhem Pasha Republic Greece M. Ralli Royal Pharanios Semnath Thessaly Loxnos

Market News and Receipts Mixed Across Livestock Trade

Harkets given Urry April 22 report shows receipts for Hoss and Hoss-Receipts at 15000 and 19000 for Super-Receipts with mixed prices. Cattle markets slip 5 to 15 cents. Texas steers around 2.00 to 4.50, native cattle and cows show varied bids. Grain and cash quotes include No. 1 red and prairie offerings, with steady to weak bids on several items and steady barometer for timothy hay.

Texas Lambe Cainseo Hoss Besgos Kemeas Crry Wamat Oare—theady Choice Timothy Choice Prairie Borras Swedy Weik Ubdere Tome Creamery

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