Storm in the region causes massive property damage and drownings
A widespread storm centered near Pittsburgh causes 200 mile rain zones and massive damage. Rail lines are washed out and towns suffer, with losses reaching into the millions and workers losing wages. Drowned railroad men in multiple rivers, including the Potomac flood near Cumberland, highlight a period of extensive destruction across several states.
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Pittsburgh
Billy Ids
Enormo
Teammiy
Phoens
Walt Wen
Exa
Cumberland
Potomac
Gree Spring
Nicholas Jenkins
Evoaniel Smith
Robert Carter
Maryland
Mary Callan
Clondhurst
South Branch
Chesapeake and Ohie Canal
Wiehington
Palm Leaves From Charleston to New York Churchgoers
A New York dealer Thomas D Fyran claims 4 to 6 million palm leaves have been distributed for church use nationwide. Palm Sunday sparked interest as real palms entered churches after 1876, starting in Charleston South Carolina. The trade grew from a Charleston discovery to a New York import business meeting rising demand, with Palms shipped to churches across the region.
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New York San
Thomas D Fyran
Barclay Street
Egan
Charleston
5. C
Caroline Ives
South Carolina
New York
New Way of Hiring Supes at Cheap Theater
Two athletic youths, short on funds, paid extra to access backstage boxing scenes at a city theater. An usher offered a hidden tour for ten cents, promising refunds after a behind the scenes crowd scene. They were hustled out during the confusion and ended up paying again to supervise the street scene.
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New York Tribune
Not After More Heads In China Fight Reports
Washington reports say the state department aims to restrain punitive actions in China. Ambassador Rockhill is instructed to curb hostilities while seeking safety for foreigners. British plans to retain Australian naval support and Boxers threats in southern Be Chi Li are noted. An April 28 bank robbery attempt in Wiseasset, Maine ends with no loot.
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Washington
State Department
Peking
United States
China
Rockhill
Xtite
Sary
Tenis
Prt
Werden
Orion
Amon Chienese
York
London
the Tribune
Berlin
Cologne Volks Zeitung
Chi Li
Kuang Mog Fu
Nai Ming Fu
Yu Helen
Shan Si
Kwang Su
Kan Su
Thoreau pencils found in Concord attic heritage reveal
In Concord Massachusetts an attic discovery at the Thoreau homestead uncovered a stash of lead pencils stamped Thoreau & Son. The Thoreau family, father and son, once made lead pencils for a living and stored much of their finished stock under the ridgepole for years.
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Comcord
Mass
Thoreau
Thoreau & Son
Train Held Up Near Bridge Junction Arkansas
In Memphis on April 25 1939 masked bandits robbed the last Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf express across the river in Arkansas. The express messenger and a train porter were wounded. The robbers fled with an unknown sum. Bridge Junction near the river was the scene of the hold up as Wells Fargo shipments often carry large sums. Local officers could not confirm the amount aboard.
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Memphis
Tenn
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf
Arkansas
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Choctaw Road
Brutal thieves raid Amish home in Kendallville
A Kendallville, Indiana report states three men entered the home of Amish farmer John Andige on a Saturday night. They seized 6,000 in cash after setting fire to the dwelling and attacked the family with violent threats. The assailants dragged a girl, tortured the mother, and demanded more money, leaving the scene under unclear circumstances.
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Cleveland
Kendallville
Indy
John Andige
Amigo
Elias
Deficit Report Highlights Weaker Economic Conditions
Analysts note a large deficit and ongoing strain on municipal services. Cited figures show reduced employment prospects and higher costs, while policy responses remain uncertain. Local officials warn of slower growth and potential budget gaps through the coming year.
Demars fallows and river tale in Niagara Falls report
Wrecks and a river accident around Niagara Falls are described with details of a boatman swept over a rapids fall and a hospital bill for medical services in Philadelphia. Separate items note a long walk for work from Fayette to New York and a medical commercial claim, plus an advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters.
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Niagara Falls
Urreeshire Falls
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