Destructive cyclone leaves Kelly Miss wiped off map
A Memphis special reports the most destructive cyclone in the region wrecking Kelly Mississippi and surrounding areas. Twenty five killed and about sixty injured as the half‑mile wide storm lasts four minutes. Many houses and negro plantations destroyed leaving widespread homelessness.
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Cxabaco
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Westeen
Tennessee
Kelly
Miss
Tennessee Cyclone Leaves City in Ruin and Toll
A deadly Tennessee cyclone struck Nashville on Thursday night, killing two Drumright brothers and fatally injuring W. T. Bradford, trapping W. R. Wright and his family. Half the state penitentiary collapsed earlier, 500 inmates had just left the mess hall. A two story North Nashville brick collapsed injuring several, and suburban Derden was leveled by fire and wind. Property damage in Nashville tops $100,000.
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Indiana
Tuxedo
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Big
State Penitentiary
Mess Hall
Alex
Eugene Drumright
W. T. Bradford
W. R. Wright
Derdem
Cumberland
Cyclone Destroys School House Injuring Children
A cyclone struck between Tunica and Shaw Station near Vicxspure Mississippi late at night. The storm damaged a school building and injured several children. reports place the incident 70 miles from Memphis with the midnight train delivering word of the event.
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Vicxspure
Miss
Pasvers
Memphis
Shaw's Station
Destructive Storm Ravages Town Blowing Down Churches
A violent storm wrecked a Masonic hall and a two story frame building. The Presbyterian and Methodist churches were blown down. The courthouse roof collapsed and the colored school building was destroyed on 150 children. Several hurt. Higginbotham dwelling reduced to rubble. Leo Lesser stone house damaged. Losses reach into thousands.
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Presbyterian Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Court House
H. A. Higginbotham
Leo Lesser
Wind and rainstorm tears through Evansville injuring patient
A severe wind and hailstorm struck Evansville Indiana in the evening. Several small buildings were blown down and part of the southeast wing of the Southern Indiana hospital for the insane two miles east was demolished injuring one patient. The depot at the hospital also fell, wreckage crossing the Evansville Suburban and Newburg railroad track.
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Evansville
Ind
Southern Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Newburg
Destructive Volcanic Eruption Sinks Colombian Ridge
In Caucass Colombia the Sotora volcano erupts with flames and earthquakes as Cruz Loma ridge sinks, damming three rivers and causing heavy loss of life and property. Twelve known deaths, cattle losses, starving residents, and threatened further destruction follow the disaster.
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Colombia
Panama
Caucass
Republic of Colombia
Sotora
Cruz Loma
Department of Columbia
Nashville Cotton Brokers File Assignment Bill
Nashville cotton brokers Dobbins and Darey with branches in St. Louis Jackson Tenn and New Orleans have filed a bill of assignment. Their stated liabilities amount to about 706000 dollars.
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Nashville
Dobbins & Darey
St. Louis
Jackson, Tenn
New Orleans
Carlisle backs civil service rule over patronage
Secretary Carlisle signaled strong support for President Cleveland's civil service policy by refusing to appoint a special agent at six dollars a day without first passing a fitness examination. He rejected a senator's plea to skip the test, saying no pressure would overturn a good rule even if set by a Republican administration.
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Washington
Carlisle
Cleveland
Civil Service
Post Office Aides Expanded as Postmaster General Receives More Papers
Was His netTon March 25 reports that due to many applications and papers on postmaster appointments, the staff of 47 clerks in the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Maxwell’s office has grown to 51. Hours of work are extended by one hour daily.
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netTon
Maxwell
Attempted wreck and robbery disrupts Grand Rapids and Indiana express
In Mowdy Indiana on March 26 an attack east of town removed rail spikes and derailed a following freight train causing extensive damage. Two trainmen were badly injured as authorities investigated the Randolph county incident.
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Mowdy
Ind
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Randolph County
Lands Claimed by Southern Pacific Open in Southern California
Smith states the Lands Were Claimed by the Southern Pacific and lie in Southern California. The Senate may stay in session until Blount returns from Hawaii. Hoke Smith rules on the Sonorn Pacific case, finding no title to lands under its grant, while affirming forfeiture in 1886 and directing restoration to the public domain for settlement and entry.
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Southern Pacific
Washngton
Hoke Smith
Sonorn Pacific Ailway Company
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
California
General Land Office
Trunk Line Schemes Have Two Decisions On
New York March 25 The Trunk Line moves to canalize grain traffic Eastbound via a pool system. Buffalo and Erie will share traffic divided by three year business, with a joint agency in New York to oversee grain flows. Strong support from lines between New York and Chicago aims to reduce friction and solidify rail control.
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Buffalo
Erie
Chicago
Great Northern
Senate Eyes Prolonged Session and Possible Annexation Treaty
The article suggests the current Senate session may extend eight weeks with President and Democratic allies seeking to keep the body in session. It notes a Hawaii trip for a commission member and an investigation that may wrap quickly, with a favorable mood possibly guiding a treaty ratification upon return.
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Hawaii
Monetary Conference Delegates In Question Of New Body
Washington March 25 at the state department officials discussed resignations of delegates to the international monetary conference. It was uncertain whether a new body of delegates would be created and if Belgium would be designated to attend the conference as the United States cocala tive.
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Washington
State Department
International Mance
Belgium
Designa
United States
Sacked Town Amid Revolt Leaves 40 Dead
Residents faced fierce fighting as revolutionaries abandoned the town after a sustained assault. Forty were killed in the unrest while a plan to liquidate unpaid premiums and outstanding debts is reportedly funded by available resources.
Farmer Paine Faces Possible Lynching in Local Outrage
A farmer named Paine is reported to have one or more livestock attacked and suspects of wrongdoing sparked mob tension. Police say crowd size grew on March 25 as residents demanded accountability, though authorities urge restraint and orderly procedures.
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Paine
Assault leads to prison terms and fines in Sibley
In Sibley March 25 a jury found John and Julius Adams guilty of assault on Carr at Wort. Judge Brown sentenced both to two years in the penitentiary. Mrs. D. Saxon was fined 400 dollars as an associated party.
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Sibley
Ith Carr
Wort
Brown
John
Il Adams
D. Saxon
Duke of Bedford Stricken in London
Francis Bedford is 25. George W. Paragast tenth. Heart disease was the cause.
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Duke of Bedford
London
Francis Bedford
George W. Paragast
Agreement Reached Ending Strike After Brief Walkout
An agreement was reached today after a brief strike by workers. The tentative pact aims to end the walkout by Monday, with representatives stating the terms are in the interest of both sides.
Matthew Or. Dies After March St. Judge Appointment
P D Deady of Deady Dent reports the death of Matthew Or who was appointed as a March st judge. The notice notes his passing and references the March dates involved.
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P D. Deady
Deady Dent
Matthew Or
Not a Chinese Town in Great Falls Sparks Controversy
A foreign visitor arrived in Great Falls announcing plans for a washhouse. A crowd of about 1,000 gathered and wanted him removed by train. Years ago a similar incident led to the man being cast adrift on the Missouri river, capsizing near the dam before swimming to shore.
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Great Falls
Mon
Helepia
Missouri
Not Writing a Book Stirs Debate in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis a public figure asserts he is not writing a book while stressing a commitment to truthful statements about the state. The remark sparks chatter about literary plans and future disclosures.
Mosher Would Settle Proposal Reported by Capits Leader
C Wi, president of the Capits, lapsed from the group and reportedly offered a settlement. Relatives of the Capits, previously involved with bettors in the failed venture, are said to have approved the idea.
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Capi
Indian Uprising Sparks War Scare Across Plains
Reports indicate tension as Kiewas and Otoes stir fear while Missouris plan a massacre, raising alarm of a broader clash on the frontier. Local authorities brace for possible violence and mobilize troops for defense.
Gems & Co. Water Damage Fire Early
A small fire caused water damage at Gems & Co. early in the morning. Fire crews responded quickly, limiting damage to the premises and preventing further spread. No injuries reported. Investigators assess cause and extent of the incident.
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Gems & Co
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