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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
2
Reports from coastal Florida and surrounding areas detail a deadly hurricane passage with fifty confirmed deaths in Florida and many others elsewhere. The storm cut a path through Alexandria and Gainesville, caused widespread property damage, halted Washington communication, and left towns like Jacksonville and Live Oak counting fatalities and injuries.
Reported wrecks and fatalities from a severe storm strike several towns. Five children died when a schoolhouse collapsed near North Ethers, with teacher Miss Stuart injured and others hurt. Additional fatalities include four children at Millardis and four more at Foulknier. Several homes and ships suffered damage as the storm moved through Brunswick and Savannah, with extensive property losses and ongoing insurance concerns.
Telegraph reports describe widespread devastation in Jacksonville as several buildings including churches and public structures were damaged. In Savannah hospital roofs were torn, the street car lines disrupted, and the Western railroad reported wrecks and overturned train cars along with damage to depots and sheds.
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports a powerful storm causing extensive damage and several deaths. The disaster wrecked homes and shelters, damaged telegraph and telephone lines, destroyed a breaker, and left multiple injuries. Names of victims and local workers affected appear in the casualty list.
A catastrophic flood hit Staunton in the Shenandoah valley yesterday. The disaster caused massive property damage, with half a million dollar losses reported. Homes were swept away, fires and telegraph wires disrupted, and many residents remained unaccounted for as rescue operations continued.
A report from Washington on October 1 describes extensive damage across the area. The Catholic university dormitory near the city center collapsed, Thookland and Mull suffered partial destruction, and many buildings were damaged or unroofed. Debris scattered across tracts, delaying trains from Washington, while several legations and communications facilities were disrupted.
An earthquake or blast wrecked the Eplevopsl church in Rockyilie tearing into the parsonage and injuring part of the White House nearby. The estate lost copper roofing, trees, and several historic trees were leveled. State and navy buildings suffered damage including a cloud study structure and the naval observatory. Shipyard roofs partially gone in the navy yard. Damage estimate around $1500 for the observatory. Ten minutes of tremor reported.
A Savannah hurricane caused nearly a dozen deaths and about $1,000,000 in damage. Reports list injured including Fannie Jackson with a broken back and others with fractured bones or head injuries. Structures damaged include the Exchange, Baptist Church, and Central Railway Warehouse. trees uprooted and ships delayed. The storm affected Montgomery and Isle of Hope resorts nearby.
Lancaster Pa Oct 1 late last evening telegraphic and telephonic communication with surrounding counties confirmed the wide extent of the disaster as a bridge span was carried from its piers into the river. Winds roared and debris filled streets while the bridge structure was crushed and carried away leaving only stone piers and a single span.
Washington reports that J Sherman relative died of fright at Olney Maryland after storm fright. Dr B C Sherman of Washington, son of Senator John Sherman, fell dead at his country home en route to bar after encountering two fallen trees and shattered windows. News also notes New York storm damage, including uprooted trees and damaged buildings.
Speech in Martinsburg West Virginia argues foreign policy and tariff laws drive money value. Bryan contends a Republican favored gold standard harms farmers as prices fall while money grows dear, urging farmers and workers to switch support to protect their livelihoods.
The letter from Dr Miles Restorative Nervine proponent A O Lerman of Halter and proprietor of Tet Laxoswam claims nervous strain relief and sleeplessness cure through Dr Miles Nervine. He asserts the remedy is narcotic free and offers a guaranteed first bottle refund.
An elderly man was lifted through a crowd to see and hear a speaker. He suddenly collapsed and died from heart failure. Witnesses described a tight crush as several men hoisted him to view the event.
Salem reports secretary of the colonies Joseph Chamberlain faces assassination risk during his visit to the United States. Scotland Yard detectives uncovered a dynamite plot connected to Tynan Ivory and others. Police and agents guarded Chamberlain's mother-in-law home in Danvers after a map was found near the Endicott residence.
Portland report notes Rothschilds via the Exploration Company of London negotiating to acquire the remaining 500000 shares of Anaconda Copper Company in Montana. Marcus Daly and J B Haggin sighted in New York and Hot Springs amid a pending stock option and a $15000 net sum claim.
The F D Merriam Building rises with new fireproof design and modern offices. Architect Hadjey labeled as architect of the State Journal building. Frank Merriam leads. Noble and Merriam operate insurance and real estate upstairs. C E Warain jeweler and Mrs Elder milliner occupy the tower floor. Prescott & Co supplies plumbing for the building.
Free sample box of On King's New Life Pills offered by H E Bucklen & Co Chicago for address submission. They claim relief for constipation sick headache liver and biliary troubles, with vegetable ingredients and gentle action. Also promoting One Minute Cough Cure by George W Stansfield at 621 Kansas Avenue for coughs and bronchitis.
Fragmented OCR listing from a supply store ad notes prices and items such as sugar rice oats cream cheese baking powder canned goods pepper mustard cloves and tea. The readable fragment suggests a promotional tone with multiple product names and prices.
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