Destructive cyclone leaves Iowa towns in ruin
A deadly cyclone tore through Sioux Center Sioux City and nearby towns causing extensive damage and many fatalities. Authorities estimate up to 500 dead with hundreds injured as schools were destroyed and homes leveled. Lightning and high winds accompanied the storm trades. Rescue efforts and official counts are underway with reports from multiple districts slowly coming in.
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Lfe
Dows
Aol
George Matisdem Assi
Mansnen
Mra Kauetia
Minnie Coombs
Jennie Covimats
Mra Kerman Heikamp
Sibley
John
Henry
Matilda Happie
TL. DeVoort
Debver
R. J. Smith
A.M. Perry
Hawarden
Sioux Fulks 5
Lucalia Coombs
Nelle Corumiba
A. M. Perry
Hawardes
HF Smith
Bria
Wafke
Baby
I. Debora
John Haegie
Herman Haggie
Matilda Haggis
Te Critionen
L. B. Coomba
Miss Haggie
J. Jansen
Kuster
Muskc Joux WaverMan
Sioux Center
Iraton
Orange City
Perkins
Boon
Hull
Sheldon
Ashton
Lemars
Thrus
John Koster
Sioux Cent
C. H. Haggie
Asme
Pullman car assessments push back to prior level
Kansas state board of railroad assessors restored Pullman palace car property assessments to the pre Populist reduction level after Populist actions. Republican officials including Lieutenant Governor Troutman and Secretary Edwards returned or declined Pullman passes amid the controversy.
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Asses Azora
Pullman “Company
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Troutman
Edwards
G. 12 Cole
Dawes
Atherton
Their Tales Denied In Durango Colony Reports
In Durango, Mexico, authorities reject U S stories by Black workers claiming they deserted a government project. They say the men were not employed by the government nor by the Buard but by a private company.
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Crry
United States
Durango
Onder , Buard
Hetty Green to Walk Daily Coupon Clip
Hetty Green boarded a New York surface car on Chambers Street and paid with a worn 10 cent piece. The conductor returned it, she replied it was all she had, then she walked from Franklin Street to continue her routine of clipping coupons.
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America
Hetty Green
Chambers Street
Franklin Street
Palmer 18 Dis encouraged. Illinois senator says gloom for Democrats
Illinois Senator John Palmer says the Democratic Party faces a bleak future in the state. He claims every party member is self-serving and harming others. He declines to discuss silver. Gen Schofield to stay in command until mid May amid travel plans. Lady Kimberly, wife of the U.S. secretary of state for foreign affairs, dies in May. she was daughter of Richard Hobart, third Earl of Clare.
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United States
John SL Palmer
Illinois
Schofield
Husatun
Japan Yields in Manchuria Dispute Concession Feared Inadequate
Washington reports indicate Japan may concede only the tip of Port Arthur to Russia while seeking a large rise in indemnity. Russia demands Lao Tung and overall control of Manchuria via Port Arthur, Talien Wan, and railway links, threatening a dangerous stalemate as treaty ratifications fade.
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Manchuria
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Talien Wan
Russia
Lao Tung Peninsula
New Chwang
Pekin
Straits
Cleveland Roasted by Chicago Democrats in Convention
Chicago May 4 Delegates at the county Democratic convention denounced the administration with wild applause as speakers including Ex Judge McConnell and Ex Congressman Bryan attacked the president. About 350 of 700 delegates attended as the platform urged free coinage of gold and silver at 6 to 1 and aimed to be adopted by the state convention in June.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Reinforcements and bridges damaged as Nicaragua hostilities loom
A Corinto dispatch reports mainland garrison reinforcement and readiness for immediate action. Two bridges to the mainland are destroyed, British marines occupy bridge approaches, and warships shift positions in anticipation of possible hostilities. In Kansas news, Mrs. St L Trainer, formerly of Topeka and Nickerson, died at Dr M B Wards Hospital after a serious illness. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 1:30 PM, interment at Prairie Home cemetery, with viewing for Silver Lake residents.
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Corinte
Nicaragua
H.L. Trainer
St. L. Trainer
Topeka
Nickerson
Kas
MB. Ward
First Presbyterian Church
Welock
Prairie Home Cemetery
Silver Lake
Button Hole Makers Threaten General Coatmakers Strike
About 2,500 striking coatmakers and children's jacket makers demand abolishment of the agent shop system and recognition of their union. They threaten to extend action if middlemen do not concede by Monday. New York coworkers pledge not to work for the Philadelphia contractor. Meanwhile Secretary Gresham rests more comfort in Washington.
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New York
Philadelphia
Fee Grabbing Marshal Sparks Outrage in Rolla
Alisazarouis, Rolla, N. D., says deputy United States Marshal Schindler fabricates arrests to claim fees and mileage. He alleges fictitious charges trigger long railroad trips to Bismarck or Grand Forks, with offenders pleading guilty or serving brief jail terms, often at home. He urges Washington to investigate.
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Rolla
N. D
United States
Schindler
Bismarck
Grand Forks
Government Exnee
Thomas
Schindler's
Washington
Guthrie and Sebree in Courtroom Brawl
In Kansas City on May 4 attorney W F Guthrie of Atchison called Frank Sebree a liar in Judge Scarritt's court. Sebree punched Guthrie twice, others intervened, and Sebree was fined 20 dollars while Guthrie received a 25 dollar fine. The case involves ex Governor Crittenden and Judge Bules as defendants in a note suit for 4482 dollars brought by First National Bank of Frankfort, Kansas.
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Kansas City
W. F. Guthrie
Atchison
Kansas
Frank Sebree
Scarritt
Sebree
Guthrie
Crittenden
Bules
Frankfort
W. W. Guthrie
Mrs D T Long Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs. D. T. Long died this morning at the family home at Tenth and Morris avenues following a long painful illness. She and Dr. Long moved to the city in 1859. Rev. David Scott, who married them in Ohio on February 26, 1885, was at her bedside. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the residence.
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Tenth and
Morris Avenue
Dr. Long
David Scott
Ohio
T. M. Ross
Congregational Association of Kansas
Lawrence
Dr. Cordley
T. M. Bos
H. D. Herr
Kansas City
Kansas
American Board of Foreign Missions
L. Hickesley
J. T. Tockee
Leavenworth
Conatan
C H. Taintor
Hay Rain Tonight and Cooler Sunday Forecast
Indications point to local showers this evening with fair weather tomorrow. A developing storm centered near Bismarck North Dakota brings rain across Wyoming Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Minnesota and Iowa. Temperatures fall in several states with a light frost in western Montana.
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Nebraska
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Minnesota
Towa
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Montana
Lender
Chief Speers Deposed as Kansas City Police Chief
Kansas City Missouri May 4 Chief of Police Speers was deposed today by order of police commissioners. L W Irwin was appointed to his place amid a series of forthcoming changes in the department.
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Speers
L. W. Irwin
Troops Ordered Out Reach Virginia Mining Regions
Roanoke Virginia May 4 Following Richmond orders two detachments of Richmond Howitzers with Gatling guns and 5000 rounds pass through en route to Graham The Monticello Guards Charlottesville and Lynchburg Home Guard carry three days rations Receivers of the Norfolk & Western state the company is in United States court hands and warn not to interfere with property or traffic In Iowa Democratic official Mr Richardson reports silver sentiment weaker there than in some states and notes west money campus impact Wood seeks evidence against permissibly taxed stores and druggists relating to permits A trap set at Cognac Lake leads to the fatal shooting of John Tevige Flagg to be arrested
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Richmond
Graham
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Towa
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J. J. Richardson
Democratic Committee For
Iowa
White House
West
Resolutions condemn Morrill and temperance debate
A Kansas Congregational gathering debated a resolution attacking Gov. Morrill over enforcing the prohibitory law in towns like Atchison Leavenworth and Wichita. It accused the governor of lax authority and called for firmer action while Morrill urged church unity and temperance work. The group planned abridgement and next meeting in Lawrence under Rev. T M Ross.
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Leavenworth
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Wichits
Board of Police Commissioners
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Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Peasse Pinch
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Hogbin
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Gov. Morrill
Committee On Resolutions
Pilgrim Lecture at First Congregational Church
Chicago to host a noon lecture titled From Scrooby Manor House to Plymouth Rock with panoramic stereopticon views on the pilgrim fathers. Delegates gathered on church steps for photos. session closes Monday as visiting Congregational ministers fill city pulpits across several churches including National Morning and Westminster Presbyterians.
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Plymouth Rock
First Congregational Church
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New York
J. Rey
M. Bates
East Africa
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E.C. Schuscke
Great Bend
J. E. Roy
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D. D. DeLong
Arkansas City
First Presbyterian
D .H. Snowden
B. A. Sutton
Higland
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W- Burgens
Trinda North Presbyterian
D. Baines-Griffith
Smith Center
T. V. Davies
Salina
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Dr. Cordley
Lawrence
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M. E
Mra
J. H. B. Smith
Pittsburg
Burlington cuts rates to Denver Missouri River trip
Omana May 4 the Burlington with notice to western lines passenger association said on May T it would pull one way tickets from Denver to Missouri river points for 10 dollars amid dissatisfaction over the home seeking excursion. Hypnotism Didn't Go Chicago May 4 Maggie Ziller the colored murderess who claimed to have been hypnotized was sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary by Judge Clifford for the murder of Charles Mills. She withdrew pleas of guilty on which a jury had recommended a life sentence and pleaded guilty.
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Burlington Today
Western Lines
Caicaco
Maggie Ziller
Clifford
Charles Millsi
Ples
Nhe Guilcy
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