08 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Maryland Cumberland Evening Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1896
Page
1
Severe storms swept Wisconsin Iowa Kansas South Dakota Michigan Nebraska and surrounding areas causing extensive damage. Tornadoes and high winds toppled trees damaged homes and disrupted power. Reports describe overturned stockyards destroyed property and injuries with multiple communities reporting significant losses and ongoing cleanup efforts.
The June storm struck St Louis and nearby areas with extreme flooding and wind. Rivers rose, streets flooded, homes damaged, and cattle losses reported. Rescue crews worked as crews repaired roads and guarded isolated families. damage in the county estimated at 820,064. Across the region, a cloudburst in Indiana and Kansas caused four drownings and widespread property damage.
General Fitzhugh Lee visits the civil governor and secretary in a Havana banquet scene. Ramón Williams sails for the United States, Rafael Cabrera reportedly lands 1000 rifles and cartridges near Punta de Ganado, Major Cabreron dies in Malilla, and Doctor Joaquin Castillo arrives from New York to meet Cuban leaders amid Bermuda expedition talks.
The report notes a Republican convention with limited political activity ahead of Major Menneley’s visit and mentions expected appearances by national figures. It also covers naval, commercial, and government updates including Japanese contracts, Turkish coast guard moves, and Seville ironclad plans, along with interstate sports schedules and city notices.
A Keyser West Virginia letter describes the state convention of the Ancient Order of Herm, a parade from Keyser House to Square Hall, and a wedding planned for June 7 at the Taylor residence near Springs. The article notes heavy rain, sewer issues, and spectators from Cumberland and nearby towns.
Fragile, garbled prose from a historical page mentions Ash's Gem offering "Crabs deviled, fresh every day" and a scattered panorama of names, places, and events. The passage references Ash's Gem restaurant and its chowder, with scattered notes on people, ships, and incidents, all in disordered OCR style.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference senate, bills, consent, and postponed actions. Contains scattered proper nouns and stray terms without coherent event or date. Further readable content is too fragmentary to identify a specific news item or outcome.
In the early hours of the move, four prisoners escaped by breaking through the boiler iron wall and removing a bar from the jail window. Among the escapees are Holton, charged with horse stealing, Banner Morgan, George Bamter, and Rotanon, all charged with various offenses. Holton left a note claiming he fled to seek time away from his trial and a possible return, though not certain. No trace of the escaped prisoners has been found.
General Wilson imposes a nationwide order stopping all postmasters from delivering mail to the Mutual Debenture Company of Iowa based in Chicago and Emporia Kansas. Officers W E Coon president J M Melntyre secretary treasurer are named. The president also signs bills on cheese funding fortifications and forest road grants through Grand Canyon forest reservation.
A Prima representative witnessed work at the St Nicholas Store room entrance on Baltimore street as boards were torn away. Workers prepared to open the famed store at 2 o’clock with crowds expected. reports described busy departments and preparations for a grand reopening.
Local notice lists a Pennsylvania railroad schedule from Cumberland with a special train leaving June 10 for a reunion trip at 9 am and fare details. It also mentions a border pact allowing U S troops to cross into Canada on hot pursuit and a steamer excursion between City Park and an island on the Potomac during a Firemen’s Convention.
Fragmentary dispatches describe Egyptian forces routing dervishes amid chaotic combat reports. The record notes casualties and heroism, with reference to broader campaigns and multiple locales. Additional items include a missing Cincinnati man, a morgue visit, and political contest results in Prussia and Ohio.
The line recalls public affection for brave and watchful firemen as decorations are shown to demonstrate community support and gratitude for their service.
A brief item notes shoppers are urged to act quickly as stock runs low on popular items, with an emphasis on timely purchases before items sell out. Local merchants warn that restocks may take time and savings depend on early buying.
A Rochester tailor with long experience, praised for quality, faces a sheriff's sale. Three best lots of men’s suits are offered at deep discounts: Lot 1 has 37 black silk piped Italian line suits at 7.60 after value was far higher. Lot 2 has 29 blue satin suits at 10 down from 20. Lot 3 has 44 black crape cloth suits at special low prices near 39 to 42.
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