Wild Wind Destroys Homes In Western Pennsylvania
A severe hurricane with hail and lightning battered Western Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon. In Pittsburgh East Liberty and surrounding areas several unfinished homes were wrecked, a few structures collapsed, and trees, fences, and glass were shattered. Four dwellings were demolished, one shattered by lightning. No fatalities were reported, but workers and residents suffered injuries. The storm’s erratic path damaged property across the city and county, prompting rescue efforts and widespread cleanup.
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Pennsylvania
East Eed
Black Horse Hill
East Liberty
Penn Avenue
Four Houses Razed In Storm Tragedy At Meadow Street
Frank Killian, furniture store proprietor on Frankstown avenue, saw his new Meadow street house near Park avenue nearly finished when a severe storm struck. Workmen fled but carpenter Frank Smith was crushed while descending a ladder and buried under the wreckage, suffering a badly injured ankle.
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G. D. Simon
Allegheny
Simon Avenue
Beresth
Frank Killian
Frankstown Avenue
Meadow Street
Park Avenue
Frack Smith
Corner Park and Meadow Street Note Wind Damage
A fragment notes damage at the corner of Park Avenue and Meadow Street, ReeSeee, indicating substantial work will be required to repair and improve the site after the wind event.
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Park Avenue
Meadow Street
Rooftops Torn Off In Heavy Hervienne Wind
Winds from the Hervienne gusts ripped roofs from multiple homes including 180 Meadow Street a three story brick dwelling, and a two story brick on Penn avenue near Winebiddle. Trees were uprooted blocking streets and damaging wagons and carts. No injuries reported. damages listed around 260 to 150 for various properties.
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Meadow Street
L. D. Shrimplin
Loule List
Penn Avenue
Winebiddle Street
Tenn Avenue
Lebescon Street
Verner & Co
Silver Lake
John Donnell
George Ogg
Storm Damage Hits Allegheny Electric Line and Property
The Pleasant Valley Electric Road suffered the most from yesterday's storm in Allegheny with three switch blocks and the motors on two cars burned out. Across the city, trees were blown down and a telegraph pole on East Street was shattered. no serious accidents were reported.
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Allegheny
Pleasant Valley
East Street
Lightning Flattens Tree and Damages House on Lyme Street
Lightning struck a tree and a house near the Lincoln avenue bridge on Lyme street. The home was occupied by families of Jacob Smith and Edward Jackson. The kitchen corner was shattered, Mrs Smith suffered a severe shock, and the stove and furniture were displaced and broken.
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Lichtning
Lyme Street
Lincoln Avenue Bridge
Jacob Smith
Edward Jackson
Mra Smith
Rail lines delayed after landslide halts express
Railroads faced disruption as the Buffalo to Allegheny Valley Express ran three hours late last night due to a heavy landslide near the line. The Pennsylvania railroad managed to keep trains moving amid the incident.
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Allegheny Valley
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Allegheny Valley Road
Storm Damage Clears Telegraph Wires Along Line
Reports from railroad dispatchers indicate trees were blown down tearing up telegraph lines, but enough trunks remained to keep the road running. Rain was light east of Bolivar, leaving the storm's impact uneven along the corridor.
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Bolivar
Electric bolt rips corner of East Liberty house threatens collapse
Two women and a baby sheltered in an add on as a lightning strike split the Larimer avenue extension home. The bolt followed a diagonal path from roof to window and down the wall before leaping outward, leaving the porch bricked and furniture damaged. The brick front house now leans toward a neighboring building and is deemed unsafe. The occupants fled to friends for the night.
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East Liberty
Mrs. Grant
Mrs. Parker
Storm Destroys Property and Hail Crashes in Wilkinsburg
Severe storm hits the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor from East Liberty to Braddock uprooting hundreds of trees and destroying outbuildings porches and fences. Two frame houses at Dallas and Brushton wrecked while hail the size of marbles shatters windows and damages grape arbors and lilacs. Maple leaves blown across walls create a leaf covered scene as Wilkinsburg streets show extensive damage and overturned structures.
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Pennsylvania
East Liberty
Braddock
Dallas
Brushton
Wilkinsburg
McKeesport Flood Deluges Roads and Homes After Heavy Storm
A severe rain and hail storm swept McKeesport last evening with hail as large as walnuts and sheets of rain. Lightning struck several buildings and horses were frightened by ice. Water from White's Hollow surged 75 feet wide, five feet deep on Fifth Avenue, submerging homes below grade and reaching the Berk folder residence second story, marking the year’s worst storm.
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McKeesport
Berkfolder
Buggy overturned as storm strikes valley near Penn Avenue
Mrs. Murray Verner suffered a fractured arm when a storm drove a buggy from the road near the old car stables on Penn Avenue. Her child and Miss Verner were not hurt. The child was carried about 100 feet by the wind and found frightened but unharmed as the horse dashed away toward the street.
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Mia
Miss Verner
Murray Verner
Penn Avonue
Plooen
Electric Lines Damaged by Storm on Black Horse Hill
A severe storm blew down eight electric pole lines on Black Horse Hill, severing electric and telephone service. Falling trees damaged multiple light lines and left streets dark. At East Ward Electric Light power house on Dread Street workers were terrified as live wires arced through the building and frightened crew members.
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Black Horse Hill
Falling Treen
East Hod Elestric
Dread Street
Rouidance House Damaged by Storm On Denniston Ave
Paul Zimmerman occupancy of a Denniston avenue house owned by Major Denniston was ruined by a storm. One chimney collapsed and the gable caved in as rain flooded interiors. Family sought rooms at the Kenmore Hotel. Estimated damage totals about 1000 dollars.
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Major Denniston
Denniston Avenue
Paul Zimmerman
Kenmore Hotel
Widespread ruin from storm in Westmoreland and Washleyter counties
The storm near yesterday caused extensive damage across the Allegheny and Monongahela valleys. Railroads including the B and C and others suffered, houses were destroyed in several towns, and a train was wrecked attempting a bridge. Reports of loss of life and further details continued on the second page.
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Bata
Westmoreland
Washleyter
Allegheny
Monongahela
River and Harbor Measure Faces Clash Over Dam and Lock
A Washington dispatch describes log rolling in the river and harbor bill as the Monongahela dam and lock item sparks debate. Springer fights to strike the 162000 clause while Bayne and Catchings defend condemnation if needed. The measure advances with Pennsylvania items, and extensive local improvements in Ohio and West Virginia await further action.
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Monongahela Navigation Company
Hennepin Canal
Washington
Housein
Pennsylvania
Springer
Secretary of War
Bayne
Catchings
Minsimippi
Printed copies ordered for finance committee aid
An afternoon session referred the matter to the committee of finance and ordered ten thousand copies printed for the committee’s use.
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Committee of Finance
Two More Seats May Go Republican in House
Washington May 23 The House Elections Committee acted on three contested cases likely boosting the Republican majority by two seats Langston vs Venable and Miller vs Elliott favor seating Republicans while Chalmers vs Morgan in Mississippi favors the sitting Morgan The Clayton Breckinridge case Procedures continue with hearings and possible deposition testimony as Garland plans to apply for further action next Monday
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Washington
House Committee On Elections
House
Langston
Venable
Virginia
Miller
Elliott
South Carolina
Chalmers
Morgan
Mississippi
Mr. Morgan
Lacey
Garland
Breckinridge
Lucey
Arkansas
Return of the Pensacola Eclipse Expedition to New York
The Pensacola returned to New York from Africa after eight months with a government scientific expedition to observe a total solar eclipse. The voyage cost over $200,000, and internal strife and mishaps marred the voyage. plans failed as clouds blocked the eclipse and the camp faced disorder, leading to a revolt, shipboard tensions, and a hasty homeward run via St Helena and Ascension.
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Pensacola
New York
Africa
Staten Island
Senate anti trust bill conferees reach compromise
Washington May 23 The Senate anti trust bill conferees closed their session today and will report to their Houses tomorrow The key dispute involved the House Bland amendment on combinations blocking transportation competition They settled on limiting prohibitions to illegal combinations that raise rates above what is just and reasonable
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Washington
Senate
Bland
Missouri
Railroad bill would extend reduced rates to veterans
The House Committee on Commerce directs a favorable report on a bill amending the interstate commerce law to permit railroad companies to give reduced rates to veterans at national encampments, extending the privilege to veteran Confederate soldiers.
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Washmotes
House Committee On Commerce
Proper Method of Regulating the Original Package Trade
In Washington on May 23 Senator Faulkner announced an amendment to the liquor bill for prohibitory states. It would treat imported liquors as property within the state and subject them to regulation control and taxation under the state's police powers.
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Washoeton
Senate
Faulkner
Not Yet a Senator in Washington May 23
Credentials of Senator elect Carlisle not received. he is unlikely to be sworn in before Monday. Until then the Democratic caucus will not act to fill committee vacancies caused by Senator Beck's death.
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Washington
Carlisle
Senate
Democratic Caucus Committee
Beck
Kentucky Rep. McCreary Seeks Intercontinental Railway Survey
Washington May 23 Representative McCreary of Kentucky introduced a bill to authorize a survey of an intercontinental railway linking North and South America.
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Washingcton
McCreary
Kentucky
North
South America
Prohibition Call For Pennsylvania State Convention
Chairman Stevens announces the Prohibition party will convene in Harrisburg July 14 for two days to nominate state candidates and conduct party business. Representation based on legislative members and votes from last statewide Prohibition nominee. proxies allowed. counties urged to appoint delegates and designate representatives to the State Central Committee. rail arrangements to be made.
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Stevens
Prohibition State Central Committee
Prohibition Party of Pennsylvania
Opera Hove
Harrisburg
Li O'Slonka
Excoms Therof
Enet
Prohibition Party
Et Prohibition Party
Tte
Ele
Elena
Chusstia’s
Gulegates
Priest Fatally Shot on Doorstep in Chicago
In Chicago on May 23 Rev. Dr. M. Barrett of St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church was fatally wounded when a young man claiming a dying heart condition shot him on his doorstep. The assailant, named Cady, displayed insanity during the incident, aiding police who found him in custody. Father Barrett had served St. Stephen's for twenty years and was a prominent city priest.
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Chicago
5. M. Barrett
St. Stephen's
Privat
Barrett
Iasailant
Father Barrett
Cady
President orders action as cattlemen violate Cherokee strip
Washington May 23 The President, informed that cattlemen are invading the Cherokee strip in violation of his proclamation, has directed Brigadier General Merritt at Tours to enforce the proclamation. The Senate will read the bill in session begun at 2 o'clock.
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Washington
Cherokee Strip
Merritt
Tours
Senate
Chicago Carpenters Strike Persists Amid Split Unions
Carpenters in Chicago remain unsettled as the Carpenters and Builders Association agrees to union demands while the original employers' group hires non union workers. About 6 000 union carpenters exist in the city and an estimated 1 000 remain out of work.
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Carcaco
Carpenters
Chicago
New Carpenters’ and Builders’ Association
Chaare
Pittsburg Team Weak In New York Sparks Help Plan
A special telegram from New York on May 23 reports the Pittsburg National League club has shown weakness in the city. Manager Hook plans to strengthen the team with outside help to boost performance.
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New York
Pittsburg
Mansger Hook
Pittsburgs Face Strong Challenge From Visiting Team
The visitors look to contest Pittsburgs on President Day as Sam Crane expected to join the lineup. Crane may play second base once released, and the league teams are seen as threats to the Pittsburgs in this matchup.
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Sam Crane
Pittsburgs
Kentucky Legislature in Disgraceful Donnybrook Over Railroad Charter
Frankfort May 23. The Kentucky Legislature erupted in quarrels arrests and recriminations over Governor Buckner signing a bill granting a charter to the Ohio and Big Sandy Railroad. Disclosures included accusations of ballot buying and secret moves to withhold the bill. A brawl ensued with Representative Farmer and Bentley fighting and a lobbyist knocked senseless, described as a Donnybrook fair.
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Frankfort
Buckner
Ohio and Big Sandy
Myers
Langle
Senate
House
Stewart
Langley
Myers Snys
Farmer
Bently
Eant
Frick
Donnybrook Fair
Fugitive Mayor Cottrell Remains at Large in Croast Keys
May 23 reports say Cottrell the fugitive mayor is still at large. A Suwanee river expedition by the revenue cutter McLane was abandoned as captains distrusted local pilots. The town council vacant the office and set a new mayoral election for June 23. Rumors swirl of Cottrell in town, with some speculating he fled to North Carolina or hides on the family Suwanee river plantation. Captain Smyth will keep the post office guarded with armed support if intimidation recurs, and stay on duty with blue jackets beyond June 23 if needed.
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Croast Keys
Cottrell
North Carolina
Suwanee River
McLane
Captain Smyth
Treasury Department
Pinkerton
Ae Smyth
New Departure Profiles City Rights Over Street Rails
Curcano May 23 enormous profits of Chicago street railways spark public push to make companies pay city for rights of way. Weat Division Company seeks tracks on Western avenue. city would tax 66 percent of profits annually. Monday night vote may strike this from the ordinance as powerful street railway interests resist. Receipts from Chicago City Railway two Southside lines run around ten thousand dollars daily, signaling a large financial stake in the dispute.
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Daily News
Weat
Western Avenue
City Law Department
Chicago City Railway
Southside
May Get Ten Years For Grand Larceny Conviction
New York court convicts Hamilton Pell in a grand larceny case tied to a banker’s clique that seized control of city banks last winter. Pell faces up to ten years. Recorder Smyth remands him to the Tombs for sentence set Tuesday. The defense asserted Pell’s innocence despite the verdict and challenged the prosecution’s robbery figures.
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New York
Hamilton Pell
New York City
Pell
Smyth
Lennox Hil Bank
Rollins
Simmons
Bold conspirator vows new Lower California invasion
Los Angeles May 23 One of the filibusters who headed the plot to invade Lower California confesses and plans a fresh expedition. Captain J T Jaynes names Augustin Marrill as betrayer and cites wealthy backers. he seeks an independent republic backed by Britain while denouncing Mexican rule and pressuring recall of officials. Security tightened as authorities prepare to forward affidavits to Washington.
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Los Angeles
Lower California
United States
Marshal Gard
Washington
J. T. Jaynes
Augustin Marrill
San Francisco
Jaynes
Merrill
Navy
Eepublic
United
Mexico
Pacific
Government on guard as cruiser to curb Californian riots
Washington May 23 government officials disclosed a rumored plot to capture Lower California. Secretary Blaine ordered the cruiser Charleston from San Francisco to the Lower Californian point and directed San Diego troops to disengage and intercept any force seeking to violate neutrality by a demonstration against Mexico.
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Washigton
Lower California
Blaine
San Francisco
San Diego
Mexico
Foraker Warns Of Vicious Campaign In Ohio Politicking
Ex Governor Foraker meets Times Star editor after being named temporary Chairman at the State Convention. The Times Star condemns his selection as insulting to the party and accuses ballot box forgery. Foraker vows to campaign boldly and says he will work for the ticket but warns of a lively fight if attacked.
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Times-Star
Foraker
Bonor
Depa
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