Baton Rouge Cyclone Disaster Destroys Prison and Wrecks City
A massive cyclone swept Southern Louisiana and Mississippi, killing several and injuring many as it struck Baton Rouge. The penitentiary roof collapsed, killing at least 10 inmates and injuring 30, while the storm damaged the governor’s mansion, residences, and local businesses. Firefighters and convicts aided recovery as crews pulled victims from brick and timber debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
ML Rouge
Mississippi
Cat‘shtown
Spanishtown
Union Street
Hitlers
Day
Ford
Wrecked Steamer Smoky City Hits Baton Rouge During Cyclone
The Smoky City owned by S. B. Crump & Co. of Pittsburg was wrecked at Baton Rouge after a cyclone. Captain Crump was en route from New Orleans. crew records are unclear and officers are mostly from Pittsburg. About 950 loaded cow boats in the area feared lost. coal fleets appeared to escape damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Smoky City
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Pitusburg
Red River
Alto
Tinton Rouge
Crump
S. 8. Crump & Co
J.C. Risher & Co
Baton Hoare
Onece
W. H. Crum
C. C. McClure
John Martin
George Christeets
Sharp Packard
Baton Re
John A. Wood
Walton & Co
W. H. Brown & Sons
Itata Inactive As Officials Await Washington Orders
The Chilean steamer Itata remains idle in Los Angeles two days after arrival. No word from U S Marshal Gard or District Attorney Cole. Collector Berry detains her for navigation law violations and a possible neutralit y issue is debated by local experts. Commander Tejada expects brief delay before sailing to San Francisco for cargo to Iquique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sax Dreco
Cat
Itata
United States
Gard
Cole
Los Angeles
Berry
Aace
Tejada
San Francisco
Iquique
Evidence in Elliott murder trial centers on Osborn aggression claim
Special Telegraph report notes witnesses for the defense testified today. William Hewitt says he stood eight feet away and saw the deceased draw a revolver before W J Elliott passed. He cannot identify who fired first. Mrs McNeal testified, suggesting Osborn was the aggressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coromers
Elliott
William Hewitt
W. J. Elliott
McNeal
Osborn
Defense nears end as witness recalls gunfire in trial
A witness testified she did not see the deceased but saw a shot from the direction where he was located moments earlier. Elliott returned fire. The article notes the defense will finish its case before the ninth week, with the case expected to go to the jury soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crossor
Elliott
Melody and Dancing At the Great Saengerfest Profit Fortunes
The Newark Saengerfest drew crowds of 25 000 to 30 000 daily at Caledonian Park with three orchestras and a grand platform for dancing. Prizes awarded tomorrow afternoon, with a grand parade planned by six divisions. Despite lavish spending, organizers expect to break even or profit. expenses near 70 000 dollars and a reserve fund of 16 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
New York
Newark
Caledonian Park
August Bungert
Turn Vereins
Eschuetzen
Weather Bureau
Fatal clash after drinking leads to multiple injuries
A mob of Italian workers and three Black men fought near Short Creek Valley at a railroad shanty. Sport Carriher was killed when struck with a pickaxe after a knife blow. Wilson Carriher is gravely injured. eleven arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Creek Valley
Ohio
Sport
Wilson Carriher
Carriber Brothers
Wilson Carriber
Wilson Firm
Wilson
Sport Carriher
Twelve Unaccounted For in Ravenna Wreck
The Ravenna wreck inquiry resumes as Coroner Sherman hears testimony from glassworkers and train passengers. A rumor says Conductor Boynton’s ticket report lists 12 unaccounted persons. Officials fear more victims may have perished in the fire and loss may include the flagman son. Nurse Mamie Kugel of Cincinnati is identified with a child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boynton
Alliance
Ravenna
Sherman
Oecurs Ue
Mamie Kugel
Cincinnati
Mills Sign Modernized Scale After Nine-Hour Clause
Youncetons July 6 report modifications to the new scale, notably the nine hour clause, clearing main objections and prompting manufacturers to sign once ready. Mahoning Valley Iron Company signed after nails-from-old-rails clause was dropped. Cartwright McCurdy & Co and Warren Rolling Mill also signed, signaling widespread adoption pending plant repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youncetons
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Cartwright, McCurdy & Co
Pomer
Woman Found Dead After Checking In At Commercial Hotel
A 45 year old woman, registered as Mrs Curtin of Altoona, stayed in a Commercial Hotel room from Saturday night. Early Sunday she was heard but did not come down for meals. At 6 o clock this morning she was found dead in bed through a transom, a morphine bottle partly empty on the bureau. No other clues were left to identify the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bor
Commercial Hotel
Curtin
Altoona
Jugiro
Creeden
Lynch
Brown
New York Day Express
Albany
A.p.southwick
Electric Death Inn
Daniels
Buffalo
Emmier
Auurn
Conlon E. McDonald
Winchester
Sing Sing
Sparta
Hogan
Father Creedens
Father Hogan
Allegheny Post Office Site Report Delayed
Assistant Secretary Crounz of the Treasury holds the Clauss report on the Allegheny post office site. He will submit it to Secretary Foster before public release, causing a delay of a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuhel
Vasarisoros
Crounz
Treasury Department
Re Serant Clauss
Foster
Icebound straits threaten lives as Quebec report notes
Ottawa July 6 The inspector to the Deputy Minister of Marine reports heavy ice in the Belle Isle straits and eastward. He warns the grip is wreaking havoc on the city’s inhabitants with many reported dying or dead while efforts to cope continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Quebec
Straits of
Belle Isle
Unprecedented Rain Halts Travel Across Chicago Area
A historic downpour swept Chicago and reached Milwaukee and St. Paul. Flooded streets disrupted transit and halted rail and streetcar services as authorities struggled to restore power and clear tracks. Weather officials warned the rainfall would continue into the night, threatening further travel disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicago
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Blaine In A Bad Way From Bar Harbor Tidings
Reports from Bar Harbor describe Secretary Blaine as gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Friends and physicians fear he may never return to Washington, with discussions of resignation if his condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Blaine
White House
Bur Marbor
Capital
Washington
Blaine
Bar Harbor
State Democrats to Confer on Campaign Plans
Ex Representative Marsh of York says leading Pennsylvania Democrats will meet July 10 in Philadelphia to discuss the fall campaign. He forecasts success for candidates including State Treasurer and Auditor General and predicts Wright may be nominated for City Treasurer. He cites discontent with the old ring and supports Cleveland for the national ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marsh
York
Philadelphia
Campagne
Bardsley
Wright
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Manish
Cleveland
Western Editorial Association
Parom Co
Comretes
Lincoln's push to nominate Johnson for vice president
Philadelphia dispatch reports in a leading editorial that Lincoln backed Hannibal Hamlin’s 1864 vice presidential bid removal, and that Lincoln urged Johnson’s nomination. The piece cites a Baltimore Convention meeting and a Washington conference where Johnson’s nomination was endorsed for national and international reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Hamlin
Times
Hannibal Hamlin
Ilm
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Washington
Johnson
Pennsula
Mississippi Sets First Time White Voter Majority
Jackson July voters under the new Mississippi Constitution must register at least four months before the next election. Registration closed with sufficient returns making it reasonably certain that for the first time since reconstruction the legal voters of the state are white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Democrats and Grangers Align at Primary Planning
The Democratic County Committees met at the call of President Frank Mizerner to set a time for all primaries. The Democrats are with the Alliance and have elected to coordinate with the Grangers in the election strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mizerner
Alliance
Democrats Push Tilden for Auditor General in State Race
A fragment shows efforts to form a joint ticket with A. L. Tilden named for Auditor General as Democrats discuss representation in the state Constitutional convention context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
A. L. Tilden
Talks of Compromise in Republican State League Presidency Fight
George B. Crjady likely peacemaker as Western clubs demand the presidency. Rival factions led by John Robinson of Media and John Dalzell of Pittsburgh clash over leadership with Quay backing Robinson and Magee backing Dalzell. Lindsay of Pittsburgh endorses compromise but insists the president come from the West. Western clubs press for recognition and a unifying candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Crjady
Robert Lindsay
John Robinson
Media
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Republican State League of Cunba
Robinson
Quay
Dalzell
C. L. Magee
General Hastings
Delamater
Robert H. Lindsay
League
Lindsay
Wnas
Bequest to University of Chicago Contested by Heirs
William B. Ogden, Chicago’s first mayor, left millions to New York Illinois and New Jersey property. Seventy percent of the bequest would fund a Chicago scientific research school via the University of Chicago. Five heirs challenge the charitable clause, estate valued at 12 to 15 million, about 750 thousand to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
New York
William B. Ogden
Chicago
Iainois
New Jersey
University of Chicago
Cheen Smee School
A of & Ita
Neivan University
Tenois
Missouri River shifts channel at Doniphan Point
Archises Kansas July reports the Missouri river broke through Doniphan Point transferring the main channel about a mile east of the previous breach. Jacob Koch’s house remains on a 60 acre island as possessions moved to mainland. a man named King’s house was swept away. The river cuts banks on both sides of the new channel with the main flow through it. The Government steamer Alert, which passed this morning, is stranded at Doni. The river rose six inches overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archises
Kan
Doniphan Point
Weck
Jacob Koch
King
Alert
Doni
Explosion at Moosic Powder Mill Kills Two in Jermyn
Senanstox dispatch reports the Moosic Powder Company press mill in Jermyn exploded at 6 AM killing John Lutey and Philip Forhil. The blast hurled the men hundreds of feet, stripped clothing, and scattered remains. Two tons of powder were in the mill, windows shattered in Jermyn and Archbald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NE Dispatch
Senanstox
Moosic Powder Company
Jermyn
John Lutey
Philip Forhil
Lutey
Noth
Archbald
Trusted Treasurer Twigged Embezzles Universalist Funds
Henry C. Adams longtime treasurer of the Universalist relief fund for disabled ministers was arrested on a civil suit seeking about 317,700. The Board of Trustees sues for recovery. bail set at 15,000 and failure to post bail sent to Ludlow Street Jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Adams
Universalist Relief Fund For
Universalist Church
McAda
Superi
Board of Trustees
Adams
Ludlow Street
Girl 11 Rescued After River Attempt in Yollenstown
Miss Eliza Banks, 11, attempted suicide by jumping into the river in Yollenstown on July 6. Officer Terry handcuffed her to save her life as the girl said her father’s imprisonment drove her to desperation. Earlier she had tried poisoning herself with rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yollenstowns
Eliza Banks
Terry
Rattlesnake Bite Claims Local Man John Marcum
Special Telegram reports John Marcum of this place was bitten by a rattlesnake in a field yesterday and died within two hours. He is the son of Reverend Tinaee Marcum of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crrepo
Joohn Marcum
Tinaee Marcum
Minister Crushed by Slate Fall in Dilworth Pit
Weer Newton July 6 Rev. G. J. Jewell of Scott Haven was crushed beneath a slate fall in Dilworths coffee pit at Industry. He sustained injuries from which he cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer Newton
G. J. Jewell
Scott Haven
Dilworth
Poisoning at Altus Picnic Leaves Dozen Ill
A party of 12 was poisoned at a picnic near Altus in the far western plains yesterday. Doctors Cochran Igzigler and Mina Mitchell of Lip of Ozark are reported at the point of death. The incident disrupted the area as authorities investigate the cause and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suita
Altus
Here
B.C. Cochran
M. F. Igzigler
Mina Mitchell
Lip of Ozark
Jugiro Prepares to Die in Sing Sing Executions
July 6 report from Sing Sing describes Jugiro and three others Smiley Stocum Wood set for execution by electric chair in coming hours. Jugiro reportedly vows to fight to death, fearing the method. guards and witnesses gather as the warden orders a sealed, spectator-filled process to unfold at dawn.
Murders and Executions Impending at Dawn
The text notes heightened vigilance and that individuals named Smiler, God, Slocum, and an unnamed companion are to be executed soon after daylight, with authorities saying they will answer for their crimes before forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiler
God
Slocum
Lawyer Delivers Habeas Corpus Petition For Woods Stay
A lawyer named Haire arrived at 12:49 PM with a certified copy of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus. He intended to serve it on Warden Brown to act as a stay concerning Woods, and the petition bears Judge Lacombe's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer Haire
Warden Brown
Woods
Lacombe
Haire
Dover Steamer Dunholme Sinks in Fog Collision
Early today the Dunholme bound Middlesbrough to Rio Janeiro sank within two minutes after collision with the Kinlock in thick fog off Gravesend. Seventeen aboard are missing. Kinlock crew rescued survivors and reported the disaster. The Kinlock, 1177 tons, was en route from Zebulon to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danholme
Loxpon
Dover
Dreamer Kinlock
Ode
Gravesend
Dunholme
Middlesborough
Rio Janeiro
Kinlock
Zebu
London
Influenza Epidemic Report to Parliament
Government report on the recent influenza outbreak summarizes its origin and spread. It states transmission is by contact, notes that isolated individuals remain unaffected, and identifies crowded places like railroad stations and post offices as key outbreak sites. The incubation period is 16 hours to 3 days and the epidemic is expected to fade after two successive years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospos
Parsons
Ian
Princess of Wales Appeal for Mrs Grimwood Yields Small Support
Loydon July 7 The Princess of Wales appeal for Mrs Grimwood has drawn only £30 so far with £100 from the Princess. Leading society names are missing and rumors link waning influence to a baccarat scandal. Mrs Grimwood, young and attractive, expected to dominate society once mourning ends.
Rev Mr Spurgeon Improving Report
Losnos July 7 reports Mr Spurgeon is slightly better this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
Losnos
Liquor mob attacks prohibition supporters in Elkader Iowa
A saloon opened in Elkader, Clayton county, Iowa. Reatho Price and his son pressured closure, secured by the City Marshal. On returning home at night they were attacked by a mob, beaten and barricaded inside a building to prevent lynching. Both men are reported in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkader
Price
Condi
Five Fair Ones Fight in Jackson County Stabbing
William C. Benson was fatally stabbed at Sandyville by Frank Hawk and his three sons Join Jonah and Charleo after a fight with Benson and Ma family members. The clash left Benson with wounds to the left arm and throat along with other people injured by stones and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuertisa
William C. Benson
Sandyville
Jackson County
Frank Hawk
Join
Jonah
Charleo
Benson
Cee
Frank Ma
Air Ris
Oan
Dan Benson
Drunken Disorder At Henning Fourth Parade
At Henning's Fourth of July celebration a drunk man disrupted the meeting and was jailed by Alliance President C W Brandborg. A clash occurred as the crowd demanded his release, and Brandborg fled. He struck a young man named Ha with a rail, leaving him unconscious and possibly dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenows Fairs
Mivx
Henning
C.W. Brandborg
Alliance
Brandborg
Beamdborg
Labor Day tribute honors Thomas Armstrong and labor leaders
Thousands of workers march in a Labor Day parade through the city honoring Thomas Armstrong. Gov Campbell and labor figures like Gompers and Humphreys attend ceremonies at Armstrong’s grave with a floral tribute and speeches highlighting unity of labor and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Flint Glassworkers Union
Marshal Selah
Stistrong
Labor Ions and Trades Assembly
Pittsburg
Thomas A
Miles Humphreys
Armstrong
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louisiana
Penitentiary
Erclone
State Penitentiary
Galveston
Heren Lafourche
Texas
Piper
Lanier
T. Lamboth Jones
Barners
William Dougherty
Joseph Jones
Henry Young
Southern Express Company
Chile
Commisssary
Isaac McClelland
Calcasin
J. J. A. Wagner
Claiborne
Fred Gage
Qeuchita
James van Metter
Tatehitehes
John Gibson
William Willow
Nathan Chanceey
East Felicia
James Vallare
Jake Ones
Samuel Jackson
Major White
William Gibson
Joseph Powell
C. M. Yo
Arene
Gus Mook
A. L. Garnett
Iaagga
FP. Bolan
Phelix Richards
Perkins
Walter Dong
John Foley
Frank Aaron
John Farland
Melie O'Neal
Alexander Farrell
Oscar Phillips
Henry Dorson
Borie Petterson
Robert Comeeus
Har
Harrison Allen
William Perry
Smoky Johnson
Colored Fire
Chancey
McClelland
Wagner
Gibson
Cage
Hon. M. Mealey
L. James & Co
Was Osborn
Allegheny’s
Department
Bar Hanson
Emmons Bisine
Ollivette
Emmons Blaine
Damrosch
Boston
Stanwood
Emmons
Senator Hale
Maish
Grover
White
Erle
Missouri
Doniphan
MTOT
Smiley
Stocum
Wood
Jugbo
Jugbro
K R
Princess of Wales
Mrs. Grimwood
Thos. Armstrong
LABOR
Governor Campbell
Humphreys, Gompers
Steubenvilles
Srevaervinns
Weihe
Martin
Smith
Dillon
Madden
Fourth and Market Street
Gompers
Powderly
Campbell
Judge Trainer
Wheeling
Meyor Wyman
Allegheny
Seabright
McCarthy
McCleary
Wellsburg
Samuel Gompers
The
American Federation
Chris Evans
William Martin
A. A
Miles Humz Thomas McNamee
W. J. Smith
W. J. Eliver
United
Stark County
Noone
Min Ority
Workman
Knights of Labor
W. BR. Johnson
George E. Poth
Thomas Armstrong
E. 4. Armstrong
John F
William H. Armstrong
Annie E
Etta
Highberger
Elmer Harsh
Colorado
Wella
Miles
Thomas
Central Trades’ Elem
Nate
David Janen
Pittsby
Wales
Ho. Sides Humphreys
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!