Appalling Record of Windstorms in American History
A historical windstorm tally details deadly cyclones from 1794 to recent times, noting St Louis May 27, 1896 as the worst with hundreds dead and thousands injured. The piece lists noted storms in Adams County Mississippi Erie Pennsylvania New Ulm Minnesota Grinnell Iowa Savannah Georgia and others with fatalities and losses. It highlights Chicago Cook County and Louisville events and cites a table of historic windstorms with killed and loss figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Atlantic
St Louis
Adams County
Mississippi
Louisville
Tve
Chicago
Cook Country
Adams Co
Miss
Erie, Passeenduly
Webster
Anrills
New Ulm
Minn
Grinnell
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Towa
Central West
Southern States
Savannah
America
Louisiana
Gulf Ca
Ilinois
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Americans Hold Line in Philippine Battle at Las Pinas
An intense day of combat near Manila sees General Lawton’s 3,000 troops clashing with entrenched Filipino regulars at Las Pinas and Paranagra. Heavy casualties on both sides follow multiple assaults aided by warships and a gunboat. The engagement marks the fiercest fighting for American forces in the Philippines to date with uncertain Filipino losses and a retreat to cover amid close-quarters fire.
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Lawton
Doguedir
Philippines
Las Pinas
Helena
Fourteenth Infantry
I'wentre
Twelfth
Twenty-first Regiment
Twenty-first
Maj
Starc
Donoven
Sonnelly
Yollers
Pio del Pilar
Trias
Filipinas
Caisitia
Manila
Otis
Paranagra
Cavite
Associated Press
Wisconsin Cyclone Ravages New Richmond and Surrounding Towns
The disaster left over 150 dead and up to 400 injured as the storm wrecked New Richmond and nearby communities. It spread from Minnesota’s river valley to Wisconsin’s St Croix region, damaging homes, churches, and a large brick block, with statewide relief efforts mobilized and troops deployed to protect property and expedite aid.
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Michmand
Wis
Ut Rst
St. Panlcells
Imp
New Richmond
Avreck
Wisconsin
Appalling cyclone devastates New Richmond and Herman
A powerful tornado swept from Hudson through Willow River into New Richmond causing widespread destruction. An estimated 1,500 residents fled to cellars as debris, fire, and flood followed. Emergency relief arrived from Blair with 95 injured aboard. Herman, Iowa area town of about 500, noted for farming and dairy shipments to Omaha, was also struck.
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New Richmond
St. Croix
Clear Lake
Catfish Bar
Lake St. Croix
Hudson
Willow River
Omaha Road
Werle
Blair
Heron
Herman
Omarha
Nelson Morris
Omaha
Tornado Devastates Herman Nebraska Killing Twenty
A tornado struck Herman Nebraska Tuesday evening demolishing about 300 houses. At least twenty are dead and 150 injured. Only a school and a small house stand. Survivors are homeless and suffering. Residents saw two large clouds gathering to the north before the storm hit near 6 PM.
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Herman
Neb
Torn
Nebd
Chicago Faces Lake Drainage Threat in 2000 Years
The article cites Prof. G K Gilbert warning Chicago may be submerged as Lake Michigan shifts water flow toward the Mississippi. Geological survey notes gradual land rise in the northeast and shore subsidence elsewhere could drain the lake away from the St Lawrence route. Beginning conditions may start 500 years hence, with definitive change in about 2000 years. Also mentions Judson Harmon seeking a Cincinnati judgeship.
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Prof
Gilbert
Chicago
Lake Michigan
G. K. Gilbert
Geological Survey
Mississippi
St Lawrence
Ormire
Nore
General Luna Killed at Aguinaldo Headquarters
Fragmentary OCR shows General Luna killed by a guard at Aguinaldo's headquarters. The text references Antowie Luu, and implies a preconcerted action by fanat followers amid internal Filipino leadership. Details are garbled with missing names, dates, and places.
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Aguinal- Ss
Antowie Luu
Amesuinaldo
Aguinaldo
Assassination of General Luna Shocks Manila
The account describes General Luna demanding power from Aguinaldo, drawing a revolver, and being stabbed by Ney after guards restrained him. Luna died minutes later. Aguinaldo’s guards disarmed Luna’s aid who rushed to his defense. Reports claim Luna’s death was deemed necessary for safety and the Filipino cause, with open rejoicing among Filipinos in Manila that Luna could no longer cause trouble.
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Aguinalde
Ney
Luna
Aguvinaldo
Manila
Lona
How the War Fund Was Spent Navy and War Department allotments detailed
A Treasury statement outlines that of the 50 million dollar war appropriation, the Navy received about 31.1 million and the War Department about 19.0 million, with expenditures listed for ships ordnance equipment stations repairs and related costs. The article notes little remaining funds and no expected deficiency despite additional allotments totaling 50,058,216.90.
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Congress
Spain
Treasury
War Department
Navy
UU U
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Bureau of Supplies
Bureau of Navigation
Marine Corps
Lighthouse Board
McKinley Plans Reinforcement For Philippines Troops
President McKinley and War Department officials agree to raise the American force in the Philippines to 35 000 regulars by the dry season. Gen Otis estimated 30 000 were sufficient, but a surplus is chosen to ensure success in quelling the rebellion. Plans call for nearly every regiment to contribute some companies while keeping core cadres at home. Martial law renewed as authorities pursue pliable moves against insurgent threats and political friction with Philippine commission.
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McNinles
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Philippine
McKinley
Sik
Uilivers Wilfits
Petally Atrangal Agi
Yvers
Odds and ends from a noisy week in print
A collage of quips and brief items from various papers covers politics, sports, and society. It includes jibes at France Dreyfus affairs baseball humor and weather notes, with mentions of Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Detroit and Boston outlets and several puns on sports and college life.
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France
Bony Castellane
Paris
Detroit
Dreyfus
Zola
Iadiavayous Journal
New York Press
Little Falls
Minneapolis Times
M. Lonchet
New York
Trbane
Man of the Hour. Iceman quotes in cold cash traps
A Philadelphia Record line up notes ice traders and cold cash jibs. Berlin Merald and Philadelphia Bulletin joke on the iceman's block system and the twelve state ice trust. New Orleans Picayune and Clinton Age reference a large ice business with cold cash costs.
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Philadelphia Record
Berlin
Merald
Philadelphia Bulletin
New Orleans Picayune
Clinton
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