Arctic Weather Strikes Midwest Across Cities
A sweeping February storm travels from the Gulf of Mexico into the lake region, bringing heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Cities including Chicago Louisville and Milwaukee report widespread disruptions, power failures, stalled trains, blocked roads, and stock losses as crews work to restore rail and streetcar service amid dangerous winds and drifting snow.
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Gulf of Mexico
Lake Region
Buffalo
St. Lawrence
Northwes
Ohio Valley
Mississippi
Toledo
Caycaoe
Chicago
Svemis Us
Louisville
Loulaville
Evered
Ohio
Frankin
New Orleans
Galveston
Indianapolis
Wickebung
Cairo
Dakota
Manitoba
Alanasse
Optician
Weel
Jobor Aus
Burlington & Quincy
Commission
Milwauber
Wis
Jones Island
Lake Birchigan
Milwaukee River
Jackeon
Mich
Degreda
Zaro
Civil Service Bureau
Duluth
Minn
Moor
Neb
Dodge City
Kan
New Ortesps
Milwaukee
Prairie du Chein
East Saginaw
Cedar Rapids
Nitralia
Burlington
Contrafia
Bundog Wight
Jackson
Rockfowt
Bloomington
Michigan
Grand Rup'da
Jacksonville
Chenzo & Alton
Sycamore
Marquette
North Platte
Lhazard
Ngood
Keokuk
Thes
Wisconsin
Slx
Dubuque
Zunds Central
Marcus
Toronto
Can
Uebec
Hamilton
Lake Ontario
Thore
Des Moines
Od Suschek
Ottumwa
Mercury
Ton
Harituo
Delaware
Brandywine
Chester Creek
New Cunswick
Trenton
Chester Pa
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Pomeroy
Two Heroes Slain in Khartoum Campaign Narrative
Reports from Khartoum detail the brutal fall of General Gordon and the city to El Meheddi's forces. Colonels Wilson and Wortley arrive with news of Gordon's death and Khartoum's capture amid treachery, massacres, and widespread devastation.
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Korrt
Wi'aot
Wortley
Khartoum
Dubat Fi
Gurion
Gordon
Omdurman
Kl Mehdi
Loxnos
Shamaty
Kpstebdl
el Mehdi
Wilson
Christine
Suodard Wong
Chineve Gorton
Boytel
Fureiliar
Bia
Morgung
Nevas
Khedive
Soudan
Bence
Woolwich
Royal Engineers
Crimea
China
Ban
Enid
Irineves
England
Jie
Loudon
Soudun
Egypt
Khartoun
Loxpon
Earle
Birtel
Wiswissin
Nile
Abu Hamed
Stewart
Power
Herbin
Nie
Huwdsb
Abu-Hamed
Koraako
Death on the Rail near Burlington bridge wreck
A passenger train on the Burlington Railway plunges into an icy ravine after a bridge collapse near Crestan. Dozens injured and several killed, with rescuers battling debris as medical aid arrives. details list victims and survivors from Mount Pleasant to Prescott.
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Burlington Rivat
Credteu
Bawshiretan
New York
Robert Brown
Mount Pleasant
Tas
A. H. Cole
Grand Rapids
Mich
CH. Howell
G. Hawking
J. Lindsay
Creston
W. d Davenport
Burlington
Corral San Gucho
M. Farroul
Prescott
Iza Waterman
Cornluy
Ja Bunuixaton
Extra Session Talk and Inaugural Preparations
The congress may not convene for an extra session as many major appropriation bills linger in the House. Senate leaders face tight days to pass measures, while a Philadelphia committee plans a Ball to honor the President-elect Cleveland. Reports also note farm animal values rising slightly and land tax adjust promises in Ohio.
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Congress
House
Senate
Washinero
Samuel Josepha
Charles Mann
TP. Wagerty
American Club
Philadelphia
Gerad
Cleveland
Academy of Music
Messis
Washington
Duseuberry
Utah
Deph Bears
Zion -Cooperative
Wasisgros
Department of Agrigniture
Ente
Wasiusaton
Teller
Ohio
Merern
Peat
Pendleton
Caluulen
Ng Getion
Bock
Vna Ios
Hiver
Vrber
Bila
Wal Co Atom
Ikea
Mya
Dakota
Dakote
Shermens Fownt
Washington Monument
Yesers
Clay
Keifer
Mie
Momgan
Alison
Forr
Edson Sentenced in Contempt Case in New York
In New York on February 11 Judge Freeda in Superior Court found ex Mayor Franklin Edson guilty of contempt for violating an injunction blocking nominations for Public Works Commissioner and Corporation Counsel. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail and a fine of 250 dollars, provoking strong reaction among local political figures and likely appeals.
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Pound Gollty
New York
Freeda
Rendecade
Theodora Roosevelt
Franklin Edson
Grankal
Jutlee Beach
Superior Court
Bosenri Ag
Anil
Edison
Aleady
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Pennsylvani
Shouach & Coe
Hebeccy Dinebart
Ai Laporte
Ind
Sars
Mack Wath
Forty-second Highlanders
Brackéntury
Larle
Theeg
Black Watch
South Steward
Corpa
Monsey
Robitet
Werner
Wolse- Jey
Suakim
Berber
Lil Te Aeinb
Suakio
Gdvanen
Maven
Weis Hapel Berber
Flat Gordon
Gurdon Belting
Thun
Phe le- Nontiny
Alexandria
Dows Cnbt
el Mejull
Hnjairy
Wolseley
Bright Eorth
Gerald Graben
George Ry Greaves
Renenu Freeman
Khartoum Sonte
Gubat
Kerth
Lord Wolseley
Khartown
Santos
Roanlsen
Niteun
DEATH
Ra&il
Syoney
New South Wales
Nanian
Ana Wer
Dayton
James C. Pusey
Texas
White
Nenworth
Kansas
Jefersop Davis
Danigon
Tex
Mougay
Saya
Todlun
Spanker Gerling
Seriqualy Ji
Albany
Et Elson
Cannes
Nova Scotia
New Grasson
Nyd
Vale Pubis
Westerlly
Weluck
He Jim
Robot Dee
Devil
Howe
Montreal Company
Brazt
Central Iron and Steel Works
Davis Moock-Reller
William Pettit
Ironton
Evucka
Cat
Feb. C
David Kendall
Chines
Merrill
Warkex
Wie
MilwaukeEx
W. Tatimadzein
United States
Woosten
Shreve
Wilbur Peters
Laura Chester
Willeminerox
Newcastle
Angro
Bavannah
Grow
Oregon
John Moxner
Philadelphis
Mailland
Apages
Avon
Luni
Jozeph Bopari
Ana Gi
Leon
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