Destructive Tornado Rips Galva and Nearby Areas
A powerful tornado swept through Galva and surrounding regions causing severe property damage. Buildings and grain elevators were ruined, and at least one person died in the Olsen residence as the storm battered streets, churches, and homes with high winds and flooding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauzssvec
Inn
Knox
Galva
Free Methodist Church
Borlness
Burlington Roundhouse
G. W. Barnett
Rock Island and Peaks
The
Baptist
August Olsen
Mrs. Olsen
Charles Olsen
Mr. Olsen
Chicago World Fair Wigwam Damaged by Tornado
Storm damages at the Chicago World Fair scene as the Democratic Wigwam and Manufacturers' Building endure heavy impact. Tornado kills at least eight, injures fifteen, with extensive repairs and round-the-clock labor planned for Wigwam completion. Names Gustave Doering Emma Klima among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pcace
Chicago
Gustave Doering
Emma Klima
Juliet Vessel Reported Lost After Northwestern Trip
The steamer Juliet carrying Northwestern University's graduating class arrived at the Northwestern depot dock at 3 15 this morning. Earlier papers named the vessel Viola amid rumors of disaster, but the Juliet was not considered endangered and there were no signs of danger during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Chicago
Juliet
Northwestern University
Northwestern
Five Die in Bishops Gate Station Train Collision
Five people were killed and eight injured in a collision at Bishops Gate station on the Great Eastern Railway. The accident involved two workmen's taaken and occurred as hundreds of working girls rode in the carriages. The dead were taken to the morgue. Floods along the Missouri River threaten bridges and halt Montana Central trains from Helena since Friday.
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Loxpon
Bishopsgate
Great Eastern Railway
Great Fatl
Morr
Missouri River
Montana Central
Helena
Million Dollar Baltimore Fire Destroys Wharf and Ships
A massive blaze on the Old Bay Line wharf at Union dock in Baltimore around 2 pm caused near a million dollars in losses. Fire destroyed the wharf warehouse laundry and office, damaged several vessels including the Virginia Gaston and several ice schooners, with 500 bales of cotton and 1000 barrels of whisky incinerated. Insurance details were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Bay Line
Balimore
Union Dock
Aode
Virginia
Gaston
Cochran-Oler Ice Company
Bay Line Company
Carolina
Cochran-Oler
Wesley Oler
Mamie Howard
William Wirt
Augustus West
People’s Warehouse Company
Louisville
Dubois
New York
Oil Ship Petrolia Sinks Off Blaye with 20 Missing
The British steamer Petrolia, arriving from Philadelphia, was struck by lightning near Blaye on the Gironde and exploded. Seventeen crew were rescued, including engineers and the second officer, but 20 others are believed missing. The ship carried 997,525 gallons of crude oil, consigned to Blaye by Mollen, Schall & Co. of New York.
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Bordeaux
Blaye
Gironde
Petrolia
Philadelphia
Arnold Katz
Mullen, Schall & Co
New York
Only One Left Alive From Mare Island Explosion
John Briscoe, the sole survivor among 15 sailors from the USS Boston, is likely to die from injuries after the Mare Island Navy Yard blast. The Philadelphia native, 19, begged relief workers to end his pain and fought to reach the water as rescuers attempted to aid him.
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Plosion
Sax Francisco
United States
Boston
Mare Island Navy Yard
John Briscoe
Philadelphia
Gunner Johnson
Wreck at Lonesome Hollow Trestle Kills Three
A fre ight engine with sixteen loaded box cars fell from the E G and G line trestle at Lonesome Hollow at 2 15 this morning. Engineer Frank Sargeant fireman Henry Slater and conductor Mead Duckworth were killed outright. Four others were mortally wounded and six more slight ly injured. The north bound W 100 passenger train arrived safely about thirty minutes later.
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Mippiesporo
Lonesome Hollow
Frank Sargeant
Henry Slater
ME Duckworth
Tornado Stirs Quebec Town. Buildings Damaged and Debris Up in Air
A tornado swept southwestern Quebec town of St. Jonns on June 14 damaging A Bertrand’s two buildings and a large barn. Massive beams and a cloud of debris flew hundreds of feet, with river water blown high and trees and fences demolished. No serious injuries reported. Portrsville also suffers extreme heat with many sunstroke cases as temperatures reach near 98 to 100.
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St. Jonns
Quzx
A. Bertrand
PorTrsville
Cresson
Locomotive Explosion Near Climax Kills Three
A Chicago and Grand Trunk locomotive exploded one mile east of Climax at 1 p m resulting in the deaths of Engineer Wi Fireman Smith and Brakeman Parker both residents of this city.
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Batraz Orefek
Mice
Chicago and Grand Trunk
Cnet
Climax
Smith
Parker
Inactive Pennsylvania committee resigns member speaks
Harrisburg special report notes Captain Jesse M Baker chair of the inquiry into the Soldiers Orphans Homes, committee postponed by telegram with no reasons given. W E Gillan of Chambersburg resigns, citing a year of inaction and calling for method change. Speaker Thompson has not yet accepted nor named a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jesse M. Baker
W. Bueh Gillan
Chambersburg
Thompson
New Yorkers Endure Heatwave as Storm Relieves City
The New York area faced extreme heat with many prostrations reported across New England. A thunderstorm cooled conditions overnight in parts of the region, though several homes in New Jersey were struck by lightning. City death toll rose from 77 to 160 as heat persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
New Jersey
Prince Michael Mills Faces Assault Trial in Arbor
In Arbor Michigan on June 14 the trial of Prince Michael Mills, leader of the Detroit Flying Roll, opened in Circuit Court after a venue change. He is charged with assault on a supposed follower, Bernice, with many witnesses and University of Michigan students present in the courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Asx Arbor
Mich
Prince Michael Mills
Prince Michael
Bernicees
Corbett Arrives at Asbury Park for Training Quarters
Jim Corbett landing in Asbury Park with manager William Brady and trainers Billy Delaney and Bob Dillon, sets up a padded barn at Brady's house near Deal Lake for immediate training. Locals fear moral impact and threaten indignation meetings while property owners see a real estate boom from the boxing visit.
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Loca Azsoun
N. J
Jim Corbett
William A. Brady
Billy Delaney
Bob Dillon
Brady
Corbett
North Asbury Park
Deal Lake
Asbury Park Athletic Association
Loch Arbour
New York
Here
Blake Offered Irish Seat in British Parliament
Canadian politician Edward Blake receives an offer to join the Irish Parliamentary party and possibly lead the Roman Catholic Irish group, with ties to Liberal history and Gladstone era politics. The report notes his past role as Liberal leader and his sympathy for Irish nationalism.
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Irish Parliamentary Party
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Edward Blake
House of Commons
Ireland
Blake
veTor
Lord Roseberry
Dalkeith
Gladstone
Midlothian
Chamberlain
Blake Malty
Jail Guards Foil Guthrie Lynch Mob Over Prisoner Gurung
In Guthrie Oklahoma June 14 a mob tries to lynch Holly the colored man. A 20 man jail guard defends the jail and repels a crowd of about 500 demanding Gurung be handed over. An editor and another man form a committee to search the jail but Gurung is reported taken away. Officials withholds dispatches as the governor moves to keep order.
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Central Board
Chud Ba
Heisfar
Reisfar
Luckey
Phelps
Lucky
Keller
Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Wood
Gurung
Holly
Sil
Martin
Ident Harrison
Noble
Prodigal’s Return Affects Tennessee Estate Claim
In Youngstown on June 14 John H Moore of Athens Tennessee arrived with counsel to pursue a claim to a large estate already settled. The tale centers on 1864 events of John Batteiger who vanished then returned claiming service in the Second Ohio Artillery under the name John Moore and a Tennessee marriage amid missing identity.
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Younostown
John H. Moore
Athens
Tenn
Moore
John Batteiger
Second Ohio Artillery
John Moore
Ag dl
Tennessee
Battenger
To the Ladies. Wisseer’s Popular Stores Specials
Advert reads specials for ladies at 45 Market Street store. Tomorrow morning the waist priced at 25 cents is touted as a wonderful bargain, claiming to outdo past efforts.
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Isseer's Popular Stores
Ladies Waists Offered At Cut Prices In Stock
A sale listing outlines Percale waists at 33 cents with pleated fronts and backs, Sateen finished waists at 48 cents, and a line of ladies sateen waists at 74 cents. White and embroidered styles are priced to attract buyers.
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Sateen
Son reclaims share after estate settlement in Athens area
The narrative notes a son learning his father’s identity, traveling to Athens to secure his rightful share of the estate, after the Batteiger father died and the settlement was completed. A previous marriage and remarriage of the mother are mentioned along with a ministerial daughter's marriage near Athens.
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Athens
Batteiger
Wealthy merchant’s assault case shocks Onicaco with hired attacker
Joseph Fish, feared dead after a brutal attack by ex-prize fighter Jerry Trumbley, appears in court as a $16,000 bail request draws attention. A wealthy widow is alleged to have prompted the assault, with Fish naming a hired woman at the heart of the scheme. Six high priced lawyers represent Trumbley as the hearing continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicaco
Joseph Fish
Jerry Trumbley
Fish
Gerhart
Trombley
Shelley Named for the Legislature Nomination
Carlisle Pennsylvania June 14 The Northumberland County Republican Convention nominated John L Shelley of Mechanicsburg for the Legislature naming the party ticket and capitalizing on local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Northumberland County
John L. Shelley
Mechanicsburg
SSER'S POPULAR STORE SALE STARTS AT 8 SHARP
This morning at 8 o'clock SSER'S Popular Store announces a sale of about 130 dozen boys' laundered waists in endless variety of patterns and colors priced at 25 cents each.
SALE ON BOYS' AND MOTHERS FRIEND WAISTS
Another lot of the Mother's Friend waists at 45 cents. Boys' white waists with fine embroidered collars originally 1.50 now 64 cents. Entire stock of boys' blouse waists greatly reduced. French Madras blouse waists once 2 now 95 cents for this sale only.
Hot Weather Bargains on Laces and Draperies
This week offers unequaled values in Laces Embroideries and parasol covers. Point d Ireland Laces white ecru beige 15c 18c per yard. Matched patterns black Point d Irelande 25c to 1. Black Chantilly lace 9 12 15 inches 50c to 1.75. Oriental Laces roc to 75c white two tone ecru. Black Chantilly Stittings and Draperies from 1 up.
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Ireland
Chantilly
Black Chantilly
Embroideries on Sale at Half Imported Costs
Local shop announces a closeout of ladies and children's skirts and embroideries with yard prices from six cents to one dollar fifty. Swiss and cambric edgings six to ninety cents per yard, fine nainsook baby edgings five to twenty five cents, insertings and all overs at season’s low. All colored embroideries and skirtings, black and colored, offered at half the import cost.
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Altoona
Claus Petersen
Tro
Free Methodist
Free Methodist Church, Where Most of the People Were Injurn. Gust Johnson
Missouri
Mare Island
Quebec
Central Board of Education
Plana
W. D. Bearns
D. R. Torrence
Alex 2. McCand
George J. Luckey
Jennie Ralston
Holmes
Dr. Kearns
Pittsburg
McKain
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Lackey
Anere
McMileitie
Yale
McMillen
Olved
Senate
Act
Prinot Reto Y Gans
Messrs
Adams
Boon
Meee
Caulfield
Hag Tigg Agee
McMurry
McKelvey
Lerger
Blaze
Harper
Jones
Kearns
McCandless
McGuarey
Enelpe
Sellars
Sheahan
Eplaneweber
Torrence
Trosh
Yagle
Mesars
Berger
Boos
McGarey
Phelp Torrence
Mt. Wrington
Howard
Lloyd
Omas H. Phelps
Boa
W. Eves Gillas
Thom
Gillaneerie
Prince Mike
Pug Corbett
Asbury
M. P
Dispatch
Guthrie
Reiugh
Weisser
Greatest Bargain Stores
Market Street
Shelley
Proritus
Cuthurs
Mente
Moa
Powers St
Brooktra, N. Y
Sser's
Waneer Stapet Uy
Mareket Street
Gargaing
Aone
Market St
Jolune
S Piitth Av
Piembarg
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