Deadly tornado tears through Washington Court House Ohio
A violent tornado struck Washington Court House Ohio at eight o clock last night tearing through the town of about four thousand, destroying most businesses along Court Street and shattering depots. Fifteen people were killed, many injured, and extensive property damage followed including destroyed mills and burning timbers. Communications were knocked out and only a single operator near the town could relay scant reports. The storm was accompanied by heavy rain and left the area largely inaccessible.
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Ohio
Kien Hill
Stauxcrep
Washington Court House
Court Street
San Ha
Strock
Earl Sett
Lleury
Bork
Taylor & Sots
Davies County
Grimsley, Brown and Clark
Hamilton
J.C. Billheimer
Washington
Canada
Duteimer
Gus
Chicago
Witich
Chicazy
Ender
Tiree Townships
Pusey County
Wastrseros
Atkins
Captain Lee
Civyenne and
Arapahoo
Altocetter
Sonora
Department of Agriculture
Wasnrveton
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kidnapping a Banker Sparks Transcontinental Chase
A sensational case unfolds as detectives abduct and bind banker Lawrence Brainerd near the state line. A coordinated raid across the boundary leads to a violent pursuit, with a special train collision and a dramatic attempt to stop the suspects at a pier. Brainerd’s wife, misled by the scheme, confronts the deceit as authorities pursue the alleged culprits.
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Amerie
Snd
Arrosa
Wisstree
Mas
Lawrence Grainenl
St Alteurs (VI) Bank
Amy
Wizeius & Woods
Hassion
Janed Davia
Eure
Ervinent
Dhw
Aml
Branierd
Minin
Une
Amether
St Louis
Wyoming Troubles as Troops Guard Chinese Miners
United States troops protected seven hundred Chinese workers in Wyoming after tensions with white miners. Force increased to six companies, with Chinese housed in the freight house and planned work resuming under guard. White miners warned against action, fearing clashes and property damage as tensions mounted.
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United States
Rpex Starses
W. T
Union Pacific
Beckwith
Rytes
Waele Sam
Quinna& Co
Colombia
The Loco Weed a Trans-Mississippi Menace to Cattle
A historical Chicago Tribune report explains two plant genera Astragalus and Oxytropis causing fatal livestock sickness across plains and mountains from Colorado to Mexico. It notes the milk-vetch forms of Astragalus and Oxytropis lamberti as highly injurious, describes symptoms of intoxication and weakness, and urges eradication with spade removal, warning no antidote exists. It emphasizes the plants’ wide distribution, persistence, and the need for farmers to identify and control them.
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Trans-Missippi
trans-Mississippi
Plain Andountain
Pining
Mountain
California
Astragala
Gray
Mississippi
Plains
Great Plains
Colorado
New Mexican
Texas
Arkansas
Oxytropis Lamberti
Gabon
British America
Mexico
Iowa
Chicago
Grant Nearness and a New Jersey Census Note
At Richfield Springs General Buckner debate centers on Grants leadership and the idea of being near to action. The piece presents humorous remarks about Grant being “near” and notes the New Jersey census showing a population of 1,276,825 with a net increase of 142,709 since 1880.
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Richfield Springs
Buckner
Grant
Hooker
McClellan
Scoffer
Sach Scoffer
Fort Donelson
Lee
Appomattox
New Jersey
Fragments of farm tips and household notes in 19th century press
A collage of domestic guidance and agricultural commentary from various papers. Advice covers cake batter and dairy handling, corn fritters, storage of silver, pudding sauce, and cautions about contracts in trade. Notes warn about farm finance and the value of mixed farming versus grain farming.
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Detroit Free Press
N. Y
Edrane
Juliana State Journal
Chicago Journal
Chicago Tribune
Ohio
Sun
Market Reports from St Louis Grain and Livestock
Market notes from St Louis on September 12 show mixed to steady cash prices across grains and provisions. Cattle, hogs, and sheep hold steady or higher in parts, with billeted figures for steers, stockers, and feeders, and wheat and corn futures easing or firming in places.
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St Louis
Taney
Shes
Hutler
Colorado
York
Wisconsin
Lola
Carrie—Siow
Texas
Avedal
Kansan
Carlota
Wnear
Getober
Tyce
Mike
Lear
Coun
Hye
Lasting Forever Cat Taxidermy Tale Stuns Reporter
A taxidermist in Washington Loy recounts a bizarre conversation with a young woman whose dead cat is to be preserved. The artist describes skinning, plaster head casting, and a bath process that supposedly makes the cat last until doomsday, with caution about applying the alum bath to certain specimens.
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Fredric S. Webster
St Louis Fair programme and exhibits in city
The St Louis fair opens October planning premiums for exhibitors in cattle sheep hogs machinery and textiles. a zoological garden and a wide range of displays including vegetables fruits, fossils, works of art, and a large grounds expansion with new stalls and pavilions. pageants and a holiday for fair week are noted with transport offers and free exhibitions.
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St. Lona
Etn
Asx
Maxey Etna
Hermes
Mississippi Valley
Shaw's Garden
Hale Pari Wats
Trent
Ont
Tus
J. Wadas
Chesnnut Treat
St. Louis
Medical Almanac Ad Offers Cure for Debility and Ailments
An advertisement suite promotes cures for ulcers obstructions and vitality loss, claiming permanent remedies through a large medical association in Buffalo. It touts Dr Pierce’s pills as a cure for fatigue and digestive issues and markets various devices and tonics. Notable items include electice appliances on trial and references to sensational claims, with scattered quips and unrelated anecdotes.
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America
Worhd
Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Pierce
Tae Vouture Bett Co
Marshall
Mich
John Bull
Smith
Kent
Bull
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Butler
Uni States Court
Kansas
Hill
Labette County
Kan
Federal
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Por
BocaTel-Toro
I ‘Olomba
Eaid
Central America
Aspinwall
Panama
Grover Cleveland
United States of American
Boca-Del-Toro
Amelia
Bayan
Manilo
Manilla
Yap
Carolines
Senor Babrilles
Quentin
Philipines
Babrilles
Sabrilles
Mauilia
Hannibal & St. Foe
Kansas City
Hannibal & St. Joseph
I. J. Wilson
J. I. Wadall
EA. Andrews
Hannibal
Missouri River
Madow
Alphons I
Beitgttarast
Spain
Caroline Islands
Germany
Berlin
Council of Ministers
Caroline
Pelew Islands
Nearness
New York
Wominga
Cattlx
Marie
Henrs
Henry
San Francisco Chronicle
Martin Caskey
Wooster
Pushaw Pond
Augusta (Dife.) Journal
Iris
L’ar
Gazette
Pixe
Glen
Genwax
Corns & Burtons
Kentucky State Journal
Tease Thompson
Druggista Sell i
Coop
Frazer
Axie Grouse
Bs Ees Mtr
Oyiesiiga
Maneay Piri
Peyor
Witten Fa Bt
Westter
Dowrah Aga
Haerim
Baridmt
Pralien Shiylersr
Entiee A
Iduyan Drilee
Ute Ceanell
Foraera
Sipvanl
Aevaz
Painy
Rau Cigara
Sen Sraucis
Tor
Witte
Benator
Ee Tuts
Eas
Gum “TaGrange
Twe Swirrsrechte Co
Brawer
Auantia
Menus &Co
Lineain
R. U. Aware
Lauer
Loviliare
Pest
Main St
Louisville
Murely
Montgomery Ward & CO
Little Red
Bethea Herderson
Wordersom & CO
Ani
Lane
Orbe
Assst9
Sretetane Masatartarers
Wire Rand Aves
Soba Imrereenee Busia Cenest Co
Clouceeter
Mase
FREE
Ieee
IND
Hotty & CO
Chiener
Temsaity
Toomer Fine
Bernat
Cap Lawes
LYON
Bose
Walla
Sony
Acen
Jay Bronsus
Deruore
Florida
HA Atone
Parent
Fobow Springs
Fred Om Catton Terkish
Eddress
Hn T
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