Relentless Omaha Disaster Reveals Grim Aftermath
Surviving residents recount dramatic escapes as Trinity Cathedral hosts relief efforts. City approves funds totaling 25,000 plus 100,000 subscribed for homeless relief. Officers close taverns, set up beds in the Auditorium, and mobilize a citizens committee to distribute donations. Memorials and stories describe mothers, children, and workers buried in debris, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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Trinity Cathedral
Omaha Episcopal Church
Parkcs
Ryder
Ceat Mittee
Committee
Wilhelm
John Wright
Wright
Norfolk
Panora
Gladys Crook
CU Daolels
Godlés
Mary Knardsen
Wnd
D.C. Bryant
Ara
Bryant
Saber
E. H. Smith
Signal Cor F
Fort Omaha
Post
Known Victims Of Tornado List Of Injuries (Continued)
A long list of tornado injuries names many residents from Omaha and surrounding towns. Entries cite cuts, bruises, fractures, head injuries, and other trauma including several severe cases. The roster notes victims from Steinhauser to Ullrich and Vandevan with varied injuries and recovery outlooks.
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Sheppard
C. C
Simon
Sorrenson
Martha
Malmo
Stidman
Charles
Smith
Rose
Steinhauser
Helen
Stapanek
John
Steiner
Florence
Sullivan
Jann
Slight
Vandevan
R. R
Wigerioak
Mika
Vopat
Stanley
Voss
Hans
Glass- Williams
T. T. South Gniahay
Wises
William
Wright
Wieka Ta
Wicks
Wead
A. QO
Yd. Wood
Levin
Walsh
Wohlers
Fred
Wenlers
Wood
Thomas
Yutan
Neb
Hold
Hur
Aden
Walter
Hoyn
Hammond
Yersen
Henry
Starman
Hermin
Herman Starman
Steinhaugh
W. H
Civil service tests for fourth class postmasters planned
Washington reports a conference at the post office department on forming civil service examinations for thousands of fourth class postmasters placed under the classified service by executive orders. Tests will be crafted jointly by the department and the civil service commission and submitted to President Wilson for order.
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Washington, D. C
Ost
Burleson
Assistanes Taper
Dockery
Post Office Department
Clyvit Service
Merlay
Department
Civil Service Commission
Varying Injuries Reported in Des Moines Area Incident
A long list details injuries from an incident near Neola and Council Bluffs Iowa with names such as Miller and Toney, many cases including head wounds, fractures, internal injuries, and burns. The report mentions numerous local residents, partial casualty details, and a memoir recalling historic Iowa newspaper figures and town life. The piece closes with an ad for Cherry's shoe repair offering same day service.
Reminiscences of a Veteran Editor in Keosauqua
A reminiscence recalls the Keosauqua Republican’s 50th year since its start in November 1879. The piece notes Rowley Detaine as part owner and editor, with the press run dated November 2 and a historic shift two days later. It reflects on early partnership with Judge Joshua Sloan and the succession from W. H. Bleakmoore, now believed to reside in Oklahoma.
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Omy
Joan H. Landes
Boies
Jackson
Drake
Shaw
Cumming
Garst
Catro
Clarke
Samlarke
Howell
Keokuk Gate City
Frank Matton
Lttle
Charles Beardsley
Burlington
Chicago
Leighton Bros
Oskaloosa Herald
J. A. T. Hull
Congressman Hull
Bloomfeld Republican
Clarkson
Des Moines Register
New York
Lafe Young
Atlantic
Gass County
Segislature
Des Moines
Jie
van Buren
Keosauqua ‘Republican
Keosauqua Republican
A. We
Rowley
Ih Republican
W. H. Bleakmoote
Oklahoma
Joshua
Sloan
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Piper Nensieck
Heidsieck
Citigent
Foverdot
Moorehead
Mahlman
John Newman
Institute
Tyes Dauztter
Mabel Newman
Dewey Avenue
Mother
Child Institute
Patrick Yncé
Ingelsy
Gracddehild
Cecelia Bigiow
Egun
Hynes
Tam
Tuins
Cocelia
Leysen
Cut Price Shoe Store
Tibet
Rampur
India
Anson
Paul Steinmetz
Frank Anson
NOTH
Muscatine Lighting Company
Miller
Miss
Nutaman
Rodgers
Grover
Rosy
Carl
Ross
Burt
Tiede
Lewis
Tiedé
Toney
Ray
Guy
Council Bluffs
Risso
Hawkins
Roy
Linningar
Lininger
Frank
Messmar
Norgard
Poole
Willian M
Miss Mary
Parker
Louisa
Rolfe
D. M
Weston
Lon
Cherry
Ady
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