Kentucky cyclone kills twenty three in Clay City village
Special telegram reports Clay City Kentucky struck by cyclone around 7 pm. Forty six buildings including churches and stores leveled. Twenty three dead in Clay City with dozens more missing. property losses exceed 100000 dollars. Snow in Louisville damages exposed goods and slows relief as bodies number near a hundred statewide.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Tom Crosh
Kentucky
Clay City
Odd Fellows
Colored Baptist M. E. Church
United Brethren Church
Diamond cross victim in Buckley's saloon robbery tale
A young woman’s body is brought to Buckley's saloon for identification with a diamond cross at her throat. A scarred man rips the pin free and flees after Buckley knocks him down. The article notes many similar robberies and a planned tobacco warehouse resumption next day as damage limits allow sales to restart.
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Buckley
Farmers
Clara Barton Compares Johnstown and Louisville Disasters
Red Cross leader Clara Barton and Dr J B Hubbell arrived in Louisville to assess relief needs. She praises Louisville for courage and self reliance and notes Johnstown’s devastation, contrasting recovery challenges and the absence of local leaders there.
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Mies
Clara Barton
Bowling Green
Louisville
Cyclone Hits Dixon Kentucky Wounds Dozens
A twenty minute cyclone in Dixon Kentucky left 30 wounded with several dead or dying and about 150000 dollars in property destroyed. The confirmed dead include George Newman and Mrs Taylor among others. many more are hurt and believed to die from injuries.
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John Trotter
James Roland
John Edens
William Bray
William Tubey
Forest Shoulder
Nancy T. Albert
Grant Baker
Mat Morgan
Henry Rayburn
George Rayburn
Charles Monroe
James Kuykendall
Mrs. Matchell
Frank Kuykendall
George Hall
Walter Taylor-Head
John Robbs
Arnold
William Watson
Wilson
Living in Trees Led Plight of Flood Victims in Arkansas
Desha county in the Laconia Circle where 20 000 acres flood immersion reaches 5 to 20 feet. 2000 to 3000 residents white and black perch on housetops hay stacks and improvised platforms as starvation and exposure threaten both people and livestock. Mississippi delta towns from Vicksburg to New Orleans face destruction as water advances southward. Rail service disrupted with limited connections leaving Greenville cut off except by river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Palister
James Mitchell
Comstock
J. R. Hadley
Moses Wilson
Clay City
Vickswure
Laconia Circle
Desha County
Ark
Helena
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Shreveport
New Orleans
Skipwith Crevasse
Mayoreville
Fitters
Hayes
Greenville
Rolling Fork
Riverside
Hampton
Coshoma
Benoit
Mississippi Valley
Yazoo River
Katzemeier
A Town Swept Away By Lake Washington Flood
The town of Skipwith in Issaquena county eight miles north of here was swept from sight by waters from a large crevasse at Lake Washington's south end. Four to ten feet of water inundated stores. only stone buildings remained. Rescue attempts failed and were abandoned. Captain Hyder ordered the Government steamer Emma Elbridge to aid Skipwith, which had a population of 2,000.
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Skipwith
Issaquena County
Here
Lake Washington
Hyder
Greenville
Emma Elbridge
Plumbers Strike Looms in Chicago Over Wages
About 1,500 Chicago plumbers threaten a citywide strike starting tomorrow unless the Master Plumbers Association grants a 15 cent per hour raise with a half holiday. The association resists a uniform rate, insisting on skill-based pay. Both sides ready for a siege as many idle workers await May 1 deadlines on contracts.
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Chicago
Master Plumbers’ Association
Narrow escape after dynamite blast on Cheat River
In St George West Virginia on March 29 T W Ramsey and State Senator A C Minear barely survived a dynamite mishap aboard a riverboat. They had carried a package to kill fish and dropped a stick causing an explosion that wrecked the boat. Minear flew into a tree branch about 20 feet high while Ramsey was cast into the river. both escaped injury by a miracle.
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St. George
W. Va
T. W. Ramsey
A. C. Minear
Cheat River
Minear
Ramery
Love Triumphs as Groom Is Jilted at Altar
Paris Texas March 30 Edgar Bruton a wealthy young man was jilted at the altar by Miss Annie Bayless who then wed James Bradbury a poor blacksmith minutes later. The Bayless family opposed Bruton but favored Bradbury.
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Paris
Tex
Edgar Bruton
Annie Bayless
James B. Bradbury
Lucre
Miss Bayless
Bruton
Mr. Bradbury
Bradbury
Tornado Ravages County With 17 Deaths Reported
Pope's Mini Kentucky March 30 A tornado tore through the county causing widespread destruction. Trees snapped or uprooted, buildings wrecked, and debris scattered for miles. A relief force was dispatched with many residents seeking medical aid as death toll rises to 17 while searchers recover missing woman and child.
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Pope’s Mini
Ruin
Thornburg
Clay
Bismarck Birthday Celebrated at Kaiserslautern Fete
Bert March 30 report notes Prince Bismarck's birthday marked by a grand fete at Kaiserslautern attended by deputies and a large crowd. Herr Miquel praised Bismarck's services to the Emperor and empire. Thousands visited the prince today as Count Herbert Bismarck planned to arrive at Friedrichsruhe on Monday.
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Bert
Prince Bismarck
Kaiserslautern
Herr Miquel
Bismarck
Emire
Count Herbert Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Manitoba Premier Greenway Likely Resigns This Week
Rumors say Premier Greenway may resign to the Cabinet this week. If so Campbell of South Winnipeg and Sifton of North Brandon could become Manitoba Ministers, with Campbell insisting he will not take a portfolio unless Sifton is included.
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Wiisnnipeg
Greenway
Campbell
South Winnipeg
Sifton
North Brandon
Manitoba
Prosperous German Lawyer Ends Life Over Typewriter Love
Helena Montana March 30 George Voss a prosperous young German lawyer died by suicide this morning after taking rough on rats six hours earlier. He was in love with Miss Margaret Werner a pretty 19 year old girl and with his typewriter.
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Helena
Most
George Voss
Margaret Werner
Crooked Waterbury Grocer Arrest Writs Issued
Writs have been sworn for the arrest of Patrick Carroll a West Main street grocer who disappeared leaving creditors in New Haven Hartford Bridgeport and Waterbury He has been engaged in passing bogus checks and other fraudulent transactions in the period.
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Waterbury, Conn
Patrick Carroll
West Main Street
New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Carroll
Post office clerk Hamilton Shidy resigns amid civil service probe
Washington March 20 Hamilton Shidy former Milwaukee post office employee and clerk in the Census office resigns his position. The move follows his involvement in the civil service investigation connected with postal service records.
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Washington
Hamilton Shidy
Milwaukee
Canonal Civil Service
Census
Two Victims Die From Boiler Explosion in Wheeling
At Wheeling on March 30 Amile Bartles and Anthony Riley, two of the men injured in the Qatar boiler explosion, died today. Remaining wounded show progress as they recover from injuries.
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Wheeling
Amile Bartles
Anthony Riley
Qatar
Narrow Escape for City of Paris After Engine Room Explosion
The City of Paris carrying about 1,000 on board suffered an engine room explosion off Fastnet Rock, leaving the liner helpless and drifting. Despite extensive pumping and near-sinking, all aboard survived as tugs and ships rescued the passengers at Queenstown and brought them to safety in Ireland and on to London.
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Paris
Lexpos
City of
Queenstown
Fastoet Light
Inman
International
Atlantic
Oregon
Inman Line
America
England
Cummins
Watkins
Fastpet Rock
Soms
Enna
Esasters
Queenstown St
London
Fastnet Rock
White Star Line
Liverpool
New York
Alderegate
New Orleans
City of Paris
Crook Haven
Clyde Shipping Company
Pathfinder
Aldersgate
Widow exacts bitter justice on faithless painter
Special telegram from Buffalo reports Mrs. Kate Waldruff of East Buffalo, widowed a year, lured by a painter Frederick Williams, confronted him upon learning he had a wife and six starving children. She whipped him with a cowhide after peppering his eyes, fled, and vowed further punishment if he reoffends. The wounded man needed a doctor. the crowd did not intervene. His pregnant alibi and the children’s destitution were noted.
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Buffalo
Kate Waldruff
East Buffalo
Peckham Street
Frederick Williams
Williams
Quinine and Whisky Drive West Chester Merchant Missing
Esren Conklin Jr a West Chester merchant disappeared on March 12 after driving to New York and leaving his carriage in a livery stable. A telegram placed him in Jefferson City Missouri then Denver where he was found after a two week blackout caused by drinking quinine with whisky.
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Dispatch
New York
Esren Conklin, Jr
West Chester
Jefferson City
Telegraph
Denver
Death by apparent suicide in Utica cemetery
A young woman named Mary L. Eaglesfield was found dead at St. Agnes Cemetery Utica with an empty laudanum vial nearby. A note requests burial by charitable persons and mentions a brother in Berlin Wisconsin, seeking burial in Potter's Field to avoid expense.
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Utica
St. Agnes
Mary L. Eaglesfield
Albany
Earth
Berlin
Wis
Binghamton
Potter's Field
Stranger found hanged on tree near Chattanooga
A 60 year old man was found hanging from a tree limb on a knoll opposite Chattanooga Tennessee. A pocketbook identified him as Thomas Lynde of Melrose PA. A broken sash cord with a loop indicated a prior failed attempt. Despondency over unemployment is thought to be the motive.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Thomas Lynde
Melrose
Scabs Chased to Death on Liverpool Docks
Liverpool dock strike unrest continues as six attacked imported laborers. Three drowned after leaping into the water and two clung to rigging. A rescuer named Pinal was injured but saved others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Dunlap's Cable Company
Pinal
Strikes in Catalonia Spread as 40000 Quit Work
Barcelona reports a growing strike movement with about 40000 workers in Catalonia leaving their jobs. Fears rise that many more will join and that all factories in the region may close. Anarchist influence is noted among the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Catelonia
Paris Hotel Fire Claims Farmer in Builder's Blaze
The Central Hotel in Paris Texas burned at 3 15 a m. Guests escaped in night clothing. William Alrioga a young farmer suffocated and his body burned almost beyond recognition. Loss estimated at 12000 with 5500 insurance.
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Paris
Tex
Central Hotel
William Alrioga
Revised tariff report ready for Ways and Means
The Ways and Means Committee completed a revised tariff bill to be reported to the full committee tomorrow. Secrecy was strictly observed with limited copies at the Government Printing Office and press access prohibited. Democrats debate strategy as Carlisle favors a substitute. a GOP caucus may set the party course.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Government Printing Office
Charles H. Evans
Treasury
McKinley
Bayne
Burrows
Carlisle
Lightner
Nice little Pennsylvania political gathering at Senator Quay’s
A Pennsylvania political gathering at Senator Quay’s residence included Chairman Andrews and Senator Delamater among others. The talk covered Palm Sunday topics and state welfare, with Delamater appearing favored for governor as Stone and Hastings have not paid visits. Quay plans a brief return trip home tomorrow evening.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Andrews
Senator Delamater
Quay
State Stone
Hastings
Delamater
Brazil Sees Quiet Move Toward Early General Election
Washington reports by Brazilian Minister Valente indicate Brazil remains quiet and peaceful as the government seeks to move the first general election under the republic to an earlier date than September. He dismisses trouble rumors and notes ongoing arrangements.
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Washington
Valente
Brazil
Brasil
Week in Congress Sets Montana Seat Debate
In Washington the Edmunds committee outlines a busy Senate week with a decisive order of business. The unfinished pension bill and Florida judicial nominations lead, followed by the Montana election case. House work centers on the army appropriation bill and Idaho statehood, then the Legislative appropriation bill advances.
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WasHissotox
Edmunds
Senate
Florida
Montana
Gray
Vance
Turpie
Pugh
George
Coke
Messrs
Maginnis
Clark
Hour
Sanders
Power
Spooner
Committee On
Idaho
Appropriations Committee
Pree Tickets to the Races Special Telegram to the Dispatch
Congress faces potential attendance disruption as a new jockey club distributes free race tickets to every member of both houses. The plan, aimed at drawing lawmakers to Bennings track for five racing days, could hinder quorums in the House and Senate while courting favor with legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Jockey Club
Capitol Building
Bennings Track
House of Congress
Stalled Senate Postmaster Nomination Delays Confirmations
Washington March 30 The name of Captain Thompson remains not formally withdrawn yet no chance for confirmation. The Postmaster General waits for Representative Ray to suggest another name, but Ray has not acted. Reports of George Huey being chosen are unfounded as Hoey's name has not been considered. Of the current postmaster nominations before the Senate Post Office Committee only three are held up including Thompson.
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Washington
Windrim
Springfield
Wiodrim
Ine
Powell Clavion
Washingttos
Thompson
Senate
Ray
McKeesport
George Huey
Dispatcch
Hoey
Post Office Committee
Missing boy sparks Girard mystery five months on
A 15 year old son of Henry Britt, puddle boss at Trumbull Iron Company mills, vanished five months ago after an errand, with no trace found despite extensive searches and family spending hundreds of dollars.
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Younestows
Charley Ross
Girard
Here
Henry Britt
Trumbull Iron Company
Cane attack shocks Porst Pleasant residents
In Porst Pleasant West Virginia on March 30 Hon. J Spencer and Prof. W J Henney clashed in a street altercation. Spencer struck Henney with a heavy cane breaking it. Henney responded by breaking his own cane over Spencer's head. The fight stemmed from Henney whipping Spencer's boy.
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Porst Pleasant
W. Vaa
Hon. J.&. Spencer
W. J. Henney
Spencer
Henney
General elections held across Portugal with mixed results
Government abstains in Lisbon districts while carrying Oporto. The Minister of the Colonies wins a seat, officials report a same overall majority in the new Chamber. Pinto and Gazelloes are re elected in Lisbon by minority votes and the former Municipal Council president also secures a seat.
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Liscoys
Lisbon
Oporto
Pinto
Gazelloes
Mne
Father and son die in linked tragedies at morgue
A 4 year old son of Captain John Peterson from the schooner Minnie Iving drowned after a fall overboard at Black Tom Island. Later the father was struck and killed by a train while traveling to arrange the funeral. Both bodies laid beside each other at the morgue, revelation of kinship came today.
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Jersey City
John Peterson
Minnie Iving
Black Tom’s Island
Peterson
Thore
Promises to Marry Widow Then Flees With Her Friend
Howard P. Gore, a West Philadelphia real estate agent, reportedly wooed and promised marriage to Mrs. Hannah Davidson and Mrs. Josie Lewey, both widows, then fled with Lewey. Davidson, left with funds entrusted to Gore, was driven insane and sent to Norristown Insane Asylum. Gore vanished with about $1,000 and other debts totaling around $4,000.
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Howard P. Gore
Josie Lewey
Philadelphia
Gore
Hannah Davidson
West Philadelphia
Norristown
Lewey
Hacoah Davidson
Ape
Mrs. Lewey
Davidson
State Insane Asylum
Bonds Won’t Hold in Archer Defalcation Case
Annapolis dispatch reports lawyers estimate state losses from the Archer defalcation will total between 200000 and 500000, with bondsmen liable. Governor admits constitutional duties not fulfilled, bondsmen resist repayment, and the Legislature struggles with procedure as a Senate bill advances.
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Annapolis
Ren
Vidape
Senate
House
Wife Confesses to Robbery of $1500 from Baltimore and Ohio Worker
A month ago W W Hanworth a B and O trackman in Pawpaw was robbed of about 1500 dollars. A detective traced leads after a $500 reward. A woman was arrested but released. Mrs Hanworth now confesses taking the money and returns 60 dollars in cash. She planned to elope with a young railroad worker who is missing with the rest of the funds.
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Wheeling
W. W. Hanworth
Baltimore and Ohio
Pawpaw
Altercation Ends in Suspected Fatality Near Vienna Township
In Warren C March 30 two laborers from John L Williams firm in Vienna township clashed while boiling sap at a sugar bush. James Sanford struck Fred Wilson with a club, fracturing the arm and crushing the skull. Sanford fled the scene. Wilson expected to die.
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Johnstown
St. Louis
Bertrand
J. H. Kemble
Henry Watterson
Jacksonville
Fla
Mr. Watterson
Falls City Hall
Dixon County
Arkansas
Meo
Love
Pretty
Shidy
Daya
Ohio
Ing Fami
Thomas Londe
Melrose, Pa
Ways and Means Committee
Upen
Senator Quas
PROMA
Ower
Reed
Tade
George Haey
MeeKeexport
Cornestos Dent
Portugal
United
Phia
Maryland
Archer
Mr. Hanworth
Ecial Telegean
Sparch
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