many lives lost in tornado devastates Clinton Iowa region
A violent tornado tore through Clinton and Jackson counties causing extensive property damage and numerous fatalities. Reported dead include Charles Flora and family at Preston Iowa, William O’Meara in Quickly Iowa, and multiple others in nearby towns. Affected areas stretch from Stanwood to Savannah with homes wrecked, trees uprooted, and telegraph lines down. In Wisconsin, Antigo reports injuries and property loss as the storm system moves eastward.
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Chinton
Town
Clinton
Jachwa
Preston
Iowa
Charles Flora
Cherlet Plena
Flora’s
Quickly
William O'Meara
John Clark
Rigas Station
Martin Hines
Auehier
Michael Salon
Staptood
Towa
Michael Maloney
Luke Matoney
Delmar Junction
Oba
EL Chemenison
Savannah
Ule
Srtetern
Jackson County
Mike
Aiwa
Nervons
Charles Flurn
Will Piorn
Wren Sevannah
Thormpen
Ambor
Amboy
Antico
Wis
Wisconsin
Four Victims Named in Towa Cyclone Disaster Report
In May at Skitman Valley the home of Michael Neon was destroyed. Nelson and his wife and their children were killed. Two other people perished at Ades One. Richard Reese at Byron and Frank Chiester at Paw-Payw lost their drives.
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Towa
Clinton
Skitman Valley
Tit
Michael Neon Way
Nelson
Tee Chidren
Ades
Richard Reese
Byron
Frank Chiester
Trouble for Dewey in Gibraltar crisis report
Disjointed OCR notes describe American Admiral Dewey and a mix of ships including Hy- derador Carlos VI and Alfonso X01. Vitoria and Oifalda, along with cruisers and torpedo boats, with mention of near future actions and mineral water. An advertisement for W. Phillips of 1S West Eights appears trailing.
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Gibraltar
Carlos VI
Alfonso
W. Phillips
Inquest Testimony On Collins Murder Continues
Testimony details a complex timeline at the Collins home, with Grace Collins describing hearing a rush and gunshots. John Collins and family members are examined about movements, the gun, and potential suspects as the inquest unfolds.
John Madden Praised for Unprecedented Political Action
A report lauds John Madden for an act described as almost unprecedented in politics, highlighting its bold reach and potential impact on policy. The piece notes supporters compare Madden’s move to landmark campaigns, while critics question its feasibility and long term consequences.
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John Madden
Fusion Praise Spurs Populist Backing for Madden
Interview from Populist state central chair Taylor Riddle lauds John Madden for backing allied forces at the Emporia convention. Martin, a Democrat, praised Madden for uniting Democrats and Populists to secure the Fourth district seat and likely the state ticket and Supreme Court member. Governor Leedy expected to be renominated.
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Taylor Riddle
Poplist
State Central Committee
Praisne
John Madden
Emporia
Supreme Court
Madden
Martin
Fourth Congressional District
Peple
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Kansas
Leedy
No Call Likely Volunteers Will Be Equipped First
Washington May 19 There is talk at the war department of another call for volunteers but inquiry warrants the statement that this is premature and no further call is likely until the already called forces respond and are equipped. Equipment delays are the main issue and threaten to worsen.
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John Collins
Babcock
Lake View Cluts House
Johp Collins
Fea
Grace Cullins
Miss Colns
Helen Gitlespie
J. S. Collins
Jine
Mr. Collins
Russell
John
Grace
Ain Grace
Jim
Tinele Jun
Helen
Tay
May Tange
Jennie
Sim
Collins
Wren
Helen A. Meade
Helen A. Collins
Col A
Grant
Spelen
Beonville
Angulgary
Canior
Godard
Jetmore
Deasely
Hen Stent
Asd Fulved
Mr Collins
Mr. Godard
Ms. Collins
Chief Steele
Police
Stetle
Cal
BiggeBe
Ohler Steele
John C. Waters
John Coliss
John Colina
Johnins
Batcock
Butt
Tim
Grace Collins
Brother
Ape Room
Tere
Tex
Steete
Washington
War Department
Tundal
Thie
Navy loss feared from Gresham accident
The incident at the St. Lawrence involving the Revenge cutter Gresham has the navy department downcast. A ship section was thrown overboard and a private contractor in Canada is blamed for the conveyance failure. The Treasury Department is said to have handled the ship delivery. Immediate result is the loss of a capable small gunboat. Secretary Alger asks Congress to create a second assistant of war with a $4,000 salary for wartime needs.
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Alger
Washington
Congress
Edward Wilhiam Ellis
Philippine Islands
Corre the State Journal
Kansas
Leadville
Cal
Atten Minnie Ellis
Wehools Gt
Palla
Eilis
Cleveland
Cottonwood Falls
Anl
Chase County
Hegino
Fire Paw
North
Wouth
Eid
Madrid announces Blockade failure and food calm
An official Havana dispatch says food supply is assured for a long time as Wessila reach Havana from air ports including the United States with provisions. In Chicago Inspector Michael J. Schaack dies aged 53 after a long police career tied to anarchist cases and Luetgert trials. In California cannonading alarms and a bank failure in San Diego with reduced liquidity threaten local finances.
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Madrid
Havana
Wessila
United States
Inspector Schaack
Chicago
Michael J. Schaack
Luetgert
Attacked Restaurant Keeper on Quincy Street
S C Swartz, 65, resting outside his Quincy Street restaurant at 69 Quincy, was struck from behind and slugged early this morning. He suffered two head wounds. assailant unknown. Police investigating.
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S. C. Swarts
Quincy Street
Mr. Swartz
Hin
Neip
Oldeck
Japan's gain in foreign trade growth in 1897 shows U S imports surge
Washington May 19 The gamma of the United States with stun mre rapidly during the year than of any other nation shows Japan's foreign trade. Imports from the United States rose from 16 373 419 in 1896 to 27 090 527 yen in 1897 while exports to the United States increased from 31 032 047 to 67 yen in 1897. The rise in imports from the U S far outpaced gains from Britain and China.
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Washington
United States
Empire of Japan
Bureau of Atetatice
Japan
United
Fim
Great Britain
China
Bellis Leas Mae
Noos
Britain
Jugen
Populist Seventh District Convention Nears Nomination
Jerry will chair the Populist Seventh district convention in Muteninwon trakay with Terry Simpson as sole candidate The prophet from Mencine Tadew is poised to be named successor The gathering will adjourn after Slingman is nominated by acclamation and adoption of a timely resolution.
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Muteninwon Trakay
Terry Simpson
Mencine Tadew
Slingman
Lindsey's Command Leaves For Washington Saturday
Lindaay of the Twenty second regiment received orders from Washington to move the regiment on Saturday to Druntorium via. The regiment will probably leave about 2 o'clock Saturday. The route has not been announced.
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Washington
A. ©. Lindaay
Twenty Second Regiment
Uds
Druntorium
Via
Poison for Stepmother Winfield Girl Accused
Winfield on May 1 a local girl of 11 is accused of placing arsenic in an egg intended for her stepmother. A warrant was issued for Minile alleging poisoning and intent to kill. Mrs Brodn fell ill shortly after eating the egg, sparking suspicion and leading to the inquiry into the crime.
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Stepmother
Winfield
Brown
Bes
de Minile
Lemon Box Sent to Dewey by San Diego Growers
San Diego fruit growers ship a carload of lemons to Admiral Dewey and to the Red Cross in the Philippines. The note accompanies the finest lemons from local growers. A train accident or accommodation train line mention appears, with other scattered items about local events and a likely health ad.
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San Diego
Manila
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Red Cross Society
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
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