Cyclone's Work Leaves Mississippi Valley in Ruin
Memphis dispatch reports that the Thursday cyclone across the Mississippi valley caused extensive damage with property losses estimated at 2 million dollars. Sixteen known dead and hundreds injured, with devastated towns including Shaws Station Cleveland Tunica Kelly and Spring Creek.
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Memphis
Mississippi Valley
Shaws
Yazoo and
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Cleveland
Miss
Clarksdale
Tunica
Tunica County
Mississippi River
Arkansas
Crawfordsville
Vincent
Kely
Kelly
Tennessee
Spring Creek
Madison County
Sudden Floods Hit Dam Construction Site
A 11 foot high wall of water struck the South Gila Canal dam under construction in Ariz, washing away masonry and equipment. Great damage feared before the flood reached Denver via Palo Mas where several schoolchildren barely escaped as the flood passed during the night.
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Denver
Colo
Sentinel. Ariz
South Gila Canal Company
Palomas
Flood Devastation Fears Coast Canal Area
Report notes many lives feared lost in a flood with scant flood particulars. Financial loss to the canal company estimated at 4000 dollars. Further details awaited.
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Canal Company
Vera P. Ava case verdict ends with guilty finding
The jury in Geneva Illinois returned a guilty verdict for Vera P. Ava in the Diss De Bar case. She faces two years in Joliet penitentiary as punishment. The defendant accepted the verdict without protest after weeks of expecting acquittal.
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Geneva
Ills
Vera P. Ava
Diss de Bar
Joliet
Veterans visit Colton fair from Los Angeles encampment
Grand Army of the Republic members from the Los Angeles state encampment visited Colton’s fair on Friday. David McCoy the oldest U S veteran at 108 delivered an address recounting his long service over 80 years ago.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Grand Army of the Republic
Los Angeles
Colton
David McCoy
United States
Freight Blockade Persists as Texas Central Strike Rages
Waco Texas March 27 The strike on the Texas Central road remains unchanged all the brakemen are out and their places have not been supplied. Freight is blocked at Ross and nothing perishable is received. General Manager Hamilton will reach Waco during the day to confer with the strikers.
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Waco
Tex
Texas Central Road
Ross
Hamilton
Counterfeiter Arrest Reported in Fort Dodge Area
In Fort Dodge Iowa detectives reveal the arrest of a counterfeitist, son of a Webster county farmer near Moreland. Police found 80 ten dollar bills on hand and suspect an Eastern firm supplied the gang printing 25 and 50 cent and one dollar pieces. The suspect refused to turn state evidence, while investigators pursue other involved parties.
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Fort Dengs
Webster County
Moreland
Tax roll action on St Paul and Duluth lands near Aitkin
Arrangements are under way to compel the county auditor to place unsold lands of the St Paul and Duluth Railroad on the tax rolls. It is claimed these lands have been taxed for 20 years. If proven the company faces huge back taxes and lawsuits from buyers who have already paid taxes or lost land.
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Aitkin, Minn
St. Paul
Rank of Ambassador Elevates England and France Posts
London and Paris announce major diplomatic upgrades as Sir Julian Pauncefote is raised to ambassador in Washington. Paris follows with Carnot signing the decree to elevate the French legation to an embassy and a bill to fund the change passes the chamber.
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London
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
United States
France
England
Paris
Carnot
Chamber of Deputies
Bitter mood after Fort Scott prohibition clash
In Fort Scott Kansas on March 27 the bitter atmosphere lingers after the prohibition war. The defeated assistant attorney general has vanished since prisoners were freed and prohibitionists hunt for Attorney General Little who vows to close saloons if militia must back officers. Thirty-one saloons remain open.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Little
Four Cook Hansen Entrickin Strup Named for Greenland Expedition
A Philadelphia letter reveals four men selected for the North Greenland expedition. Dr. F. A. Cook of New York City Samuel W Entrickin of West Chester Pa Eyvand A Strup then in Christiana Norway and Matthew Hansen of Philadelphia have prior Greenland experience.
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Philadelphia
Peary
Greenland
F. A. Cook
New York City
Samuel W. Entrickin
West Chester
Eyvand A. Strup
Christiana
Norway
Matthew Hansen
Fragmented notes on cotton yields and soap supplies
Readable fragments report cotton receipts from plantations at 37 060 bales and crops in sight at 5 949 300 bales. Mention of soap, cotton bales, and interior towns suggests a midwestern agricultural update with commodity figures.
New Sewer Pipe Factory to Move to Expora Iowa
The Moore Sewer Pipe company of Wellsville, Ohio, will relocate its plant to Expora Iowa immediately because of abundant quality clay in the county. The operation will employ 200 workers and the city has pledged a cash bonus of 10000 dollars.
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Expora
Moore Sewer Pipe Company
Wellsville
Severe Cold Threatens 25000 Boomer Exposed in Kansas
Report describes a harsh cold front across the border of Kansas with up to 25000 boomers and many unprotected by fires or shelter. Children and sick travelers face severe exposure and farmers struggle to weather the freeze as volunteers and officials brace for impact. The piece also notes a court session where talesmen were fined $100 for failing to respond to their summons, signaling strict enforcement.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Kansas
Governor Demands Resignation of Nebraska Attorney General Hastings
Lincoln March 27 Governor Crounz demands the resignation of Attorney General George H Hastings for malfeasance in office. The order follows alleged improper exchanges in the executive department and disclosures made by a visitor waiting in an adjoining room.
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Lincoln
Neb
Crounz
George H. Hastings
Executive Department
Trade Review from New York March 27 Expect steady season with cautious trade
R G Dah & Co reports mixed signals in trade with manufacturing largely steady amid monetary uncertainty. Gold gains despite exports, while roads and collection troubles hinder progress. Markets show cautious optimism as imports and prices adjust under strained conditions.
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New York
R. G. Dah & Co
Treasury
No Demagogue Wanted Announcement at Pension Office
Washington March 27. President Cleve land indicated he would appoint no demagogue as commissioner of pensions. He said the position should be filled by someone more closely connected with business than politics after a cabinet meeting interrupted by a caller Rep Enloe.
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Washington
Cleveland
Cherokees Will Ratify Oil Payment Decision
A private telegram from former Cherokee Chief D. W. Conan says the Cherokees will ratify Congress action on payment for the strip at the meeting next Monday in Gutuning O T.
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Gutuing
O. T
D. W. Conan
Congress
Mrs. Cleveland Hosts Large White House Reception
Mrs ev lands reception at the White House drew about 400 guests including 50 ladies and gentlemen who had secured appointments. The event marked the largest gathering at the present residence during her tenure.
No Protracted Fight Over Election Officers In Senate
The piece notes a likely capitulation by Democrats to avoid a prolonged debate that would extend the extra session. Republicans press for strict adherence to precedents and may force a delay until the regular session. Senators from both parties prepare to leave the city as contested election decisions loom and a quorum may vanish.
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Sena
Senate
Boundary survey finds Montana west of true line
The March 27 report by Cilarien Hf Bates shows the boundary line between North and South Dakota. reaching Montana, the surveyor found the boundary stone 1 deg 113 min West of the true line meridian. This implies Montana gains territory from Canada to Wyoming while North and South Dakota gain from the 1885 survey.
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Cilarien Hf Bates
North
South Dakota
Montana
Canada
Wyking
Disease and death tolls in New York and New Jersey brief
Pneumonia and influenza are alarmingly prevalent and fatal in New York City. The New Jersey board of pardons dismissed the petition of murderer John Hall, 15, who will be hanged. A famed New York dry goods merchant died from Bright's disease Friday. Cunard denies reports of Southampton trips replacing Liverpool sailings.
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New York City
New Jersey Board of Pardons
John Hall
Cunard Company
Southampton
Market Report from St Paul Union Stock Yards
St Paul dispatch reports a range of prices for livestock at the Union Stock Yards on March 27 1883. The report notes shifts in demand and varying quotes across cattle hogs and sheep with regional buyers cited.
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St. Paul
Louis St. Paul
Stock Ticker Fragments From Curcaco Union Market
Partial OCR shows stock figures and commodities including hogs sheep and cattle with scattered prices. The text mentions March and values like 7.457.70 and 7.10 but is garbled. key entities include Curcaco Union Stock and media references.
Chicago Grain and Provisions Takes Market Note
Chicago Grain and Provisions in Chicago reports on March 27 1992 as markets track grain prices and supply factors. The brief note highlights trading activity and potential shifts in commodity costs.
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Chicago
Five Die in Colliery Gas Explosion at Oak Hill Minersville
Five men are reported killed by gas at Oak Hill colliery Minersville. The report from Porrsvill dated March 25 notes a fatal explosion. In Denver on the same date a fire destroyed the Summit Seed and Feed building at Second and Larimer streets at 5 am. Fireman Fred Pierrepont of Truck Company No 1 died from falling walls and three others, Frank Mahoney Tony Riley and another, were injured.
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Minersville
Porrsvill
Oak Hill
Denver
Summit Seed and Feed Company
Second
Larimer Streets
Fred Pierrepont
Truck Company No. 1
Frank Mahoney
Tony Riley
School Treasurer Charged With Misusing District Funds
Rep Lake Fats Minnesota reports Joseph Lajambe treasurer of school district No 103 charged with using 295 of school funds and refusing to cash school orders. He has been bound over to the grand jury.
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Rep
Imports for a Week at New York Port
The week ending March 27 reports total imports including specie at $15,356,628. Dry goods contributed $3,598,573 while merchandise reached $11,168,892.
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New York
Bowen Burke Fight Set For April 5 At Olympic Club
The Bowen Burke boxing bout in New Orleans is scheduled for April 5 at the Olympic club. The 135 pound match carries a $2,500 purse with cheap admission anticipated. Captain Bartlett, a government construction engineer, has arrived to let contracts for an iron packet between St. Louis and St. Paul.
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New Orleans
Olympic Club
Dusougue
Bartlett
St. Louis
St. Paul
Nurse Francis Brown Found Dead in La Crosse
Miss Francis Brown a professional nurse was found dead in bed in La Crosse Wisconsin March 25 apparently from heart attack. She came from Battle Creek Michigan and her parents' residence is unknown.
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la Crosse
Wis
Francis Brown
Battle Creek
Mich
Nicaraguas Frontline Tension Escalates With Troop Deployment
On March 27 reports say troops were sent to the northern frontier amid discussions in Igress over a proposition to address the mounting border tensions.
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Nicaracua
Igress
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