Destructive tornado hits Louisville and surrounding towns
A massive cyclone blasted Louisville, Bellevue, Fort Crook and nearby areas causing heavy property damage and at least one confirmed fatality. The storm toppled buildings, uprooted trees, wrecked depots and tracks, and disrupted telegraph lines as crews assess the extensive effects across Sarpy County and Iowa crossings. Local trains delayed and soldiers deployed to guard damaged property amid widespread ruin.
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Louisville
South Bend
Sarpy
Missouri River
Bellevue
Iowa
Fort Crook
Look Out For This Graft at Pacific Junction
The Glenn2 Tribune reports a confidence game aimed at stockmen at Pacific Junction. Alex Cain, a Henderson farmer, refused a $5 stock inspection ploy by a supposed railroad inspector and warned authorities after escaping with his money. Reports say others were targeted similarly as emigrant cars pass through.
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Glenn2
Tribune
Pacific Junction
Alex Cain
Henderson
Cain
South Dakota
Mills County
Dakota
How Long Will You Live and Digestive Health
An advice piece on life expectancy tied to habits and digestion. It promotes Triner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a tonic to improve digestion, strengthen nerves, and prevent chronic indigestion. The ad cites Jos Triner of Chicago as the distributor.
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Triner
Jos, Triner
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
Ili
Tearing Up the Streets on Main Street
A large force tears up paving on lower Main Street to lower the road, with rapid progress and all available help. The work is pushed to beat the allotted time and the contract holder is seen as right for the job.
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Lower Main Street
Woodworth
Foley's Honey and Tar Product Announcement
Notice to Our Customers. Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug act as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. We recommend it as a safe remedy for children. Sold at F. G. Fricke & Co.
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Foley
F. G. Fricke & Co
Elevator Fall Injures Foreman James Pendergast
James Pendergast, foreman for brick work on the Young Women’s Christian Association building, was injured when an elevator cable parted between the fourth floor and ground. He suffered a broken left leg and a badly sprained back, was treated by Dr. Hirschman, and taken to St. Joseph’s hospital. He resides with his wife and child at 1625 First Avenue in Council Bluffs.
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Omaha Hydraulic Pressed Brick Company
Hester
Louisville
Fred Brand
C. A. Richey
George Woods
Burlington
Bank
F. E. Starkey
Missouri Pacific
Omaha Bee
James Pendergast
Young Womens Christian Association
Pendergast
Hirschman
St. Joseph’s Hospital
First Avenue
Council Bluffs
Plattsmouth
James
John Pendergast
Parmele Theater
Night Fracas by Foot Bridge Causes Stir in Weeping Water
The Weeping Water Republican reports a Monday night melee by the foot bridge drew about forty south siders. Ed and Amos Cappen, plus Rector and Steele, were involved in a quarrel with profane language toward the ladies. The scene drew many onlookers, with two combatants said to be intoxicated.
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Ed Cappen
Amos Cappen
William Steele
Samuel Rector
Cappen
Rector
Steele
Hall's Catarrh Cure ad and repairs halt work in council bluffs
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co Toledo declares firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonials and sale details included. Also reports Henry Herz touring Council Bluffs for corn planter repairs after a machinery breakdown.
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State of Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Henry Herz
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Local visitors and business figures noted in city lists
G S Upton of Union and E E Garvey of Lincoln visited the city on business and return from Louisville and the capitol. Miss Christine Shaeffer stayed with Miss Ter race Hennings. L G Larson won a building contract for the First National Bank with Emil J Walters handling brick and plaster work. M Fanger and W Zucker visited Omaha. Mrs Joseph Kohoutek visited relatives there. Rev Watchel and W T Richardson of Mynard were in town on business. Mrs W B Peire departed for Denver after visiting here. George Ballance and A M Franks returned from Las Vegas New Mexico where Ballance sells lands.
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L. G. Larson
First National Bank
Coates Dry Goods Company
Emil J. Walters
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Meadow
Richfield
Tornado
Robert Rosencrans
Rosencrans
Pollock
A. Wright
Harry Peters
L. N. Purcell
J. R. Glenn
J. B. Dillon
Wesley Huff
Gunion
Sloan
Fort Crook City
John Scott
Gilmore
Jim Lowry
Katsky
Post
K. C
Wabash
Island Park
Minneola
Omaha
Man
Mew
Iss
Thomas
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mzrs
DEROT
Pittsburgh
Dinae
John Bauer
Kraft Kiothing Ko
Sen’s Furnishings
G. S. Upton
Union
Christine Shaeffer
Terrace Hennings
E. E. Garvey
Lincoln
Capitol City
M. Fanger
W. Zucker
Joseph Kohoutek
Mary Nelson
Rev. Watchel
W. T. Richardson
Mynard
W. B. Peire
Denver
Frank Schopp
George Ballance
A. M. Franks
Las Vegas
N. M
Patten
Gering & Co
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