Pingree and the Railroad Men Resolutions in Jackson
A Jackson Michigan state railroad convention passed resolutions denouncing Hazen Pingree for anti-railroad rhetoric and pledging to oppose his gubernatorial nomination and election. The document argues railroad employers must protect their interests and support nonpolarity in canvassing delegates.
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Jackson
Michigan
Pingree
Detroit
Shire of
Uaron 8
Pinfree
Hazen
Pingros
Bridge City Mourns After Cyclone Ravages Both Sides
Reports from St Louis May 20 describe a twin storm system striking the city and East St Louis. A northwest hurricane followed by a southwest tornado caused widespread destruction, killing hundreds and injuring many more. The city hospital held 460 patients, with extensive damage to buildings and riverfront facilities. Debris filled streets. boats at the wharf were torn free. power and gas services were disrupted as authorities feared a rising death toll and long recovery ahead.
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St Laws
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Ahifford
Lafayette Park
Havacas
East St. Louia
Wmidalghe
Starkloff
Associated Press
Convention Hall
Deac
Sis Point
Othr
Worka
East St. Loui
Anderson
Beischer
Harry Bland
Robert
Bruce
Mra
Burgess
John
Butler
Wallace
Carroll
Charles
Carter
Charingen
Alex Clendening
Deatson
Petar
Domartina
Soph Epstein
Booker
Flagman
Alt
Nee
Paudy
Jones
Park
Winatat
Rose
Frank
Rafferty
Slide
Mer
Sullivan
William
Valentine
Waites
Walindley
Peter
Weils
Max
Bucharz
Carrol
Charlan
Dean
Patrick
Faulk
Judge
Ira
Keene
EB. Martell
M. O'Brien
Edward
Roof
Rickey
Sage
Davia B. Strickler
Philip
Strickler
Henry
Vollanna
Albert
Singer Sewing Loanufacturing
den Publishing House
Haydock Carriage Company
St. John's
Liederkrans Hall
Ouncee Company
Tee Top Etary
Lots Wire Company
Weodon
Gates Wire Mills
Erchante
Loula
Duylebt
Ustof
Storm Turmoil Levels City Structures and Fires
Eyewitness accounts describe a devastating tornado era tearing through eastern Eads ridge and St Louis area. Bridges, levees, and numerous buildings including a butcher shop and school were leveled within minutes. Fire and paralyzed alarms compounded the destruction, with extensive property losses estimated well beyond one million dollars.
Educational 0 BPR. 2. 2 her boi
Educational notes report a district school closing with a May 2 picnic, a June 5 commencement in Bertford, and a flag raising in Dist. No 5 Qlatervlen with a 10 by 16 foot flag. The piece covers teacher examinations, diplomas, and expected shortages, plus obituaries for Dr. Lewis of Ceresvo and Mrs. Owens of Marshall.
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Randall
Pearl Failing
Dist. No
Fredonia
Bertford
Dist
Qlatervlen
Tekonsha
Statesman
Board of Examiners
Battle Creek
June McCormick Owens
Ireland
Marshall
America
Rochester
N. Y
William Owens
Christian Church
Iseiah Wilson
Oakridge Cemetery
Storm damages river shipping and wharfboats
A fierce river storm drove barges and nets from Biddle Street to Chotean Avenue, overturning vessels and tearing upper works. The Anchor One and excursion wharfboats survived but were grounded, while most ships were swept adrift in a rotary, destructive gust, with damages in the hundreds of thousands.
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Biddle Street
Chotean Avenua
Elmort
Spruce Street
Cheney Firm Promises One Hundred Dollars for Uncured Catarrh
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo swears to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement dated December 6, 1806 in Toledo, Ohio, notes the plan to send order details to FJ Cheney & Co. and mentions product distribution by local druggists.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
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Uddapr
the Statesman
G. Atevenson, Publisher
Marshall, Mich
the Mailroad Wen
McKinley
Philadelphia
England
New Lebanon
N.o. 3
New York City
Statenman
Bridge City
RT. Loris
Thouranda
Daberia
Dty
Ieys
Sixth Street
Chateau Arepe
T St. Louis
Benn
Bonnell
Bradshaw
Bush
W. Winkler
Bernstein
Butcher
Cheney
Emma
Claypool
Kate
Contey
Miss. Dietrich
Don James
Fisher
Franka
Frelink
W. Faulk
Hayes
Willard Harvard
Brott
Heine
J. B. Korth
Dacob
Kavanaugh
Lemeke
J. Mull
AcDonald
Malachi
Mnntz
Greewad
Potter
J. A. Rickey
Mia
Reamos
Barber
Rullivan
Woods
George
Winterman
Wilson
Ingoers
Fred
St. Louie
Brown
Eads Ridge
Incling
Min Sopry
Buds Bridge
Vandilla
Husckle’s
Douglass Schoul
Sticks’ House
Sullivan's
Crooks Street
Kochler Mills
Rutog
Vandalia
Orite
L. BE
Gallup
Joliet, ML
L. E. Gallup
City
Yeal
Sendore FJ
Cheney & CO
Deaggists
Sloane
Jaxon
L. B. Thompson
IMAST
Fk. B. Snyder
Academy Must¢ Berra
Marattalt
Page Bros. Buggy CO
Michigan Central Depot
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