IN THE CYCLONE'S PATH devastates Minnesota towns
Dispatches from St Cloud Sauk Rapids and nearby communities describe a devastating cyclone that leveled hundreds of structures, killed and injured many, and disrupted rail lines and mills. The storm swept from St Cloud toward Sauk Rapids and Rice Station, damaging the Manitoba Road depot, destroying homes, and leaving a wide swath of debris across a 600 foot wide path.
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Minneapolis
St. Cloud
Sauk Rapids
Minn
Ciamns
Bt. Cloud
Dingo Tor
John Schwartz
Manitoba Road
Bay Rapids
Stanton
Wood
Nick Tronemann
Exira
Council
Coon
Rapids
Camel Agency
Cloud
Maningrom
Northbaat
St. Youd
Edgar Hull
Rice Station
Thu Ayalond Stcick
Sauk Rapida
Wartub
Longora
Beckman
Morrison County
Haops
City Council of
Fragmented Sabket Report Delivers Frayed Tale and Odd Exchange
A jagged local fragment recounts Browne and Smythe arguing over money after a chance meeting. The tale mentions a silver dollar, a bet, and a pub scene, with misread dialogue and stray lines about a school board and corrected assignments.
Fragmentary 19th Century Crime Ledger Notes
Strings of violent incidents across multiple locales include a Utica jail fire injuring inmates, an Erie County jail break by three prisoners, a Detroit doctor’s suicide by prussic acid, a Kentucky murder arrest, a Madrid cathedral shooting, a Texas assault followed by a fatal brotherly shooting, and mention of Mrs Adelaide Bartlett in a murder case.
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Erie
Kas
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J. L. Eva
Detroit
Robert, Smith
Polored
Nicholasville
Madrid
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Wasson
Tex
Kent
Adelaide Bartlett
Indictments Likely in Gray Bakery Boycott Case
New York dispatch reports grand jury will indict boycott leaders over Mrs. Gray's bakery dispute. Several men arrested or fined for similar activity as labor union threats loom. Gray’s business reportedly grew under boycott, supporters fund sympathy money while unions fear broader criminal code implications.
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New York
Alto
Gagegen
Bieen
Mra. Gray
Gevenfold Inca
Hagan
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Saidl Police
Jabor
Hoxie Clears Missouri Pacific Strike in Public Letter
In St Louis a public communication by Mr Hoxie declares that the Missouri Pacific strike is over and trains are moving normally. Warrants issued for arrest of Martin Kone C Coughlan Geo M Jackson and S K Nichola on felony charges for wire tapping to inter cept dispatches between Jay Gould and Vice President Hoxia.
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St. Louis
Hoxie
Missouri Pacific
Naval
Martin Kone
C. Coughlan
Geo. M. Jackson
Greenback
S. KM. Nichola
Jay Gould
Hoxia
New York Aldermen Arrested in Broadway Surface Railroad Bribe Case
Twelve New York aldermen from the board of 1984 were arrested on bribery charges tied to a Broadway Surface Railroad franchise. Bonds were set at 25,000 each. suspects include Thomas Cleary Michael Duffy Louis Wendell Rudolph Fullgraf Arthur J. McQuade Thomas Shiels Patrick Farley Joan O'Neil Francia McCabe and Henry L. Baylis. A dispatch notes Michael Duffy led the initial arrest and the unfolding scene echoed an old board snap session.
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Pwalve
New York
Broadway
Thomas Cleary
Michael Duffy
Louis Wendell
Rudolph Fullgraf
Arthur J. McQuade
Thomas Shiels
Patrick Farley
Joan O'Neil
Francia McCabe
Henry L. Baylis
Gabe
Board of 1984
Fire total death at Trobu Douthett residence
A fire destroyed the Douthett home south of Xenia on the Cincinnati pike in the morning hours. The aged couple Mrs Douthett and Mr Douthett were found dead in the ruins. Authorities suspect arson intended to conceal robbery and murder. Charles Morris, a farm worker, is jailed on suspicion.
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Tomle
Glock
Trobu Douthett
Xenia
Cincinnati Pike
Mrg. Douthett
Charles Morris
Cholera Reports At Brindisi Prompt New Quarantines
Sixty eight cases of cholera are reported at Brindisi with ten fatalities. Officials deem the outbreak sporadic and impose stringent precautions to keep the disease from France. Alexandria orders a seven day quarantine for arrivals from Brindisi Venice and Ancona.
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Brindisi
France
Alexandria
Venice
Ancona
Labor unrest and wage disputes hit multiple unions
Labor notes report mass activity across the United States. Chicago dry goods firm Gossage & Co plans an eight hour day from May 1 without workers' request. New York Third Avenue Line drivers strike under police protection while Baltimore & Ohio switchmen demand cutoff of non union workers. Milwaukee tailors strike for eight hours pay, with some factories conceding. New York storehousemen walk out for five cent hourly rise. A broad report of delayed price lists and widespread suspensions accompanies a sensational misprint about a dog story.
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Chas. Gossage & Co
Chicago
New York Third Avenue Line
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Milwaukee Tailorang
New York
Milwaukee
Fire Devastates Etry Town Killing Dozens
A major blaze in Etry Gulmva wiped out about 600 houses amid high winds. About 100 people died as walls collapsed, with the town hall, railway station and telegraph office destroyed. Many wounded and missing. water shortages hinder aid. Relief collections organized in surrounding towns for survivors. The disaster stemmed from a lamp incident igniting a tree crop. Population about 10,000.
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Dred Fersons
Etry
Gulmva
Walla
Lemberg
Maine Man Dies After Snake Kill Within Mouth
A Maine man Ferguson of Great Falls died after a bizarre incident where a venomous snake emerged from his mouth. His sister seized the snake with a paddle and killed it, but tearing the tail from his body caused a blood vessel rupture leading to his death after months of failing health and mysterious symptoms.
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Maine
Ferguson
Great Palls
Isis
Yong
Wrest
Montreal Floods Reach Historic Levels and Wreckage Spreads
A Montreal dispatch reports the city facing its greatest flood with the river over forty seven feet, flooding one third of the city south of Jurors Street. Over 800 businesses gutted, goods damaged and boats the only means of conveyance while foundations crumble and thousands seek shelter. Damage estimated at two million dollars as relief efforts gather.
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Montreal
Lath
Wisconsin News In Brief From Eau Claire To Milwaukee
A four foot pickerel weighed thirty seven and a half pounds in the Green River. Milwaukee loss includes a man found dead in the St Paul Homes hotel from self inflicted wounds. State Board of Pharmacy report shows 330 license applications, 178 granted, with upcoming meeting at La Crosse. Baraboo hosts state WCTU convention June 1 to 2 with Mrs Willard expected. Fire wrecks a Horn’s Pier post office and store in Door County, loss $6,000. Thunderstorm hits Wheaton area destroying a barn and contents worth $1,200. Other brief items: deaths, accidents, and historical notes from Wisconsin and national press.
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al Wankee
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Ee Vo Bexzancy Baonaiy
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State Board of Pharmacy
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Door County
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Wheaton
Eau Claire
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
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Brances Willard
National Association
Eho
J. W. van Slyke
Harrisonville
Onarles Drvgeer
Janeyville
Herman Kath
Krueger
Hezeke & Wile
Counterfeit Ring Queen Among Early 1900s Suspects
A Boston to Philadelphia manhunt traced a single counterfeit scheme run by a blonde showy woman who used disguises to buy jewels and gain trust. Detectives followed leads through Boston Pittsburgh and Indianapolis before linking her to a wife of the notorious Black Dan. The pursuit uncovered over four thousand dollars in bills and led to the couple's capture. he received twenty two years while she was jailed seven years.
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Cincinnati Zoo
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Steubenville
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America
Open executive sessions sparks and resignations noted
The record outlines multiple April Senate and House actions on executive sessions open access, confirmations, and resignations. Key items include Jackson and Tennison confirmations, Powers’s withdrawal, and discussions led by Platt and Butler with ongoing debates on open executive sessions and foreign relations.
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