Tornado Hits Wichita Engulfing City in Chaos
A destructive tornado struck Wichita on October 2, damaging the Missouri Pacific depot and around thirty residences. Twelve men were in the depot when it collapsed. three children injured and two men killed. Widespread destruction included 800 uprooted shade trees and extensive property loss estimated at $50,000.
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Wichita
Surat
Twelfth Street
Missouri Pacific Road
Fitzgibbons
Thimoughly
Kechit
Lewelling
Brief Wire Items From Across The World
Phillip G Reilly US consular agent at Bocas del Toro is dead. Poster Coates becomes editor of the New York Morning Advertiser succeeding Colonel John A. Cockerill. Howgate case delayed to allow government trial prep. Dalton gang crosses Red River into Texas as Pao hbandle towns’ banks fortified. Paoagm canal work resumes on limited scale with renewed enthusiasm. Colonel Zenas R. Bliss to succeed General Enger as California department commander. Government perplexed by exporters’ reciprocity treaty questions. Thirteenth Texas district Democrats may hold another convention as three candidates split vote. General Exetabow arrives in City of Mexico, plans to become coffee planter. Austrian Socialists sing labor hymn in Vienna. fourteen leaders arrested. Philadelphia press scandal note. property not for sale. Mint reports gold coinage $50,033,692 and silver $34,765,370 in September, $672,100 standard silver dollar. Dupuy De Lome returns to Madrid to report on Spanish wine market prospects. Coroner’s jury finds Miss Bello White died from heart disease, not electric shock or wrinkle cure. Postmaster General Jones protests suspensions of Chicago letter carriers on Sunday. Chris Union societies form Meek Itandante. St Louis trip advertised at $50. tickets Sept 23 to Oct 6 with return by Oct 8. The world will not be convinced quickly without trial of Doe Witt’s Witch Hazel Poultice. J. K. Jones, Daly State Journal.
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United States
Bocas del Toro
Colombia
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New York Morning Advertiser
Howgate
Dalton Gang
Red River
Texas
Paohbandle
Paoagm
Tis
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Enger
Department of California
Exetabow
Mexico
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Vienna
Chicago
Philat¢elphia
Tribune
Este
Dupuy de Lome
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Madrid
America
Spain
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Sophia Santa
Jones
Wash’ Hesing
Chris Union
Vest Denounces Republicans and Defends Democracy in Kansas City
United States Senator George A. Vest spoke for over two hours at the Auditorium in Kansas City delivering a Democratic campaign kickoff. He praised Congressman Tarsney, defended religious liberty, expounded on tariff policy and the silver issue, and attacked Republican policies on trusts, income tax, and the sugar question while urging Democrats to close ranks and win.
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United States
George A. Vest
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Iie
Tarsney
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Ken Congress
Critaine
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Danser
Republican Party
Democratic Party
McHinley
Manger
Beniy
Cleveland
McKinley Opens Missouri Republican Campaign in St Louis
Governor McKinley addressed a vociferous Missouri audience in St Louis kicking off the Republican campaign. Chauncey L Pilley ordered the meeting, with Charles Parsons introducing McKinley who praised past prosperity and derided the Wilson tariff as harming American industry. Outside, Joy and Hartholdt spoke to 2,500 to 3,000 supporters, and McKinley then met with E A Hitchcock, toured the hotel, chamber of commerce, and fairgrounds before departing for Kansas City.
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Senator West
Missouri
Kansas City
McKinley
Republicum
Chauncey L Pilley
Chhairman
Charles Parsons
Exposition Hall
McKinler
Congress
United States
Europe
Charles F. Joy
Hartholdt
E. A. Hitchcock
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Big Blaze in Marceline Destroys Town Buildings
A disastrous fire in Marceline Missouri yesterday morning caused an estimated loss of 50000 dollars with minimal insurance coverage. The town, lacking a municipal fire department, could not control the blaze as it spread through buildings and stocks. Firefighters from nearby areas aided efforts while fraternal organizations reported losses of furniture and paraphernalia.
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Found Dead in the Woods Near Holden
The body of Arthur B Sherman was found two miles northwest of Holden by J W Campbell and Louis Grimes after noon yesterday. The deceased had prayed to be identified and foul play is suspected. an inquest will be held. Also notes on filing certificates of nominations by Oct 11 in Missouri.
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Arthur HK. Sherman
Holden
Ma Honpes
Arthur B Sherman
J. W. Campbel
Mr. Campbell
Louis Grimes
Accidentally Killed by Companion in Mo Hunting Accident
Sepanta Mo Oct 3 Henry Lange a German boy fourteen was accidentally wounded by a companion while hunting near Green Ridge Lange died and Coroner Overstrrest has been asked to hold an inquest to ascertain the facts. Landed on Shai Tose Coast The Times Shanghai dispatch says about 25 000 Japanese troops landed on the Shandong coast between the Yellow River Finish River Tien Tein.
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Henry Lange
Green Ridge
Lange
Shai Tose
Zospex
the Times
Shanghai
Shan Tung
Yellow River
Tien Tein
Corbett Accused of Subterfuge in Fitzsimmons Challenge
New York reports a dispute over the heavyweight championship with Olympic Club leaders accusing James J. Corbett of underhand tactics to provoke a challenge by Bob Fitzsimmons. A $25,000 purse and side bets are mentioned. failure to defend could crown Fitzsimmons champion.
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James J. Corbett
William A. Scholl
Olympic Club of
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Tod. J. Corbett
Nashua
O'Donnell
Fitzsimmons
Olympic Club
Heavywegt
Olympe Club
Ty Me
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W. A. Scuell
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Gloni
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Charley White
William Brady
Hori
Fitcsimmons
Brady
Fitesimmons
Steve O'Donnell
Peter Jackson
New Orleans
Corbetts
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Dean
Lumier
Captain Theri
Court martial ordered for two artillery captains
An order from General Miles directs court-martials at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., for Captains William B Vase of Light History F and George S Grimes of Light Battery A, both of the Second artillery, following caisson explosions on Grand boulevard and during maneuvers at Evysuston linked to last summer’s railroad strikes. The trials will begin Monday, October 8.
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Terceptaims Grimes and Voss Cwicaso
Grand Boulevard
Evysuston
William B. Vase
Light Histtory F
Second Artillery
George S Grimes
Kan
Miles
Indictments Filed in Sugar Trust Inquiry
The grand jury at Washington indicted Henry O Havemeyer and John E Searles of the sugar trust and Allan L Seymour of the stock firm Seymour Young for refusing to answer questions before the senate sugar trust investigating committee. McCartney of Carson McCartney faces a separate indictment for a witness report. all cases set for demurrers on October 13.
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Wasururetos
Oelock
Henry O. Havemeyer
John E Searles
The
Sugar Trust
Allan L. Seymour
Seymour & Young
Senate Sugar Trust
Aiso
McCartney
Carson & McCartney
Intellectual Winter fad draws New Yorks Four Hundred
New York society plans an intellectual winter with readings by famed authors and lectures on history and philosophy. Mrs Paran Stevens and Jordan L. Mott lead the movement, with Lady Randolph Churchill influencing London circles and Napoleon memorabilia shaping gatherings. John Jacob Astor opens his residence to literary guests, while Marion Crawford and A Conan Doyle join as invited authors.
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New York
Carmencita
Herrmann
Paran Stevens
Mite
Param Stevens
Francis
Stevens
Ideal
Carlyle
Jordan L. Mott
Napoleon
John Jacob Astor
Marion Crawford
A. Conan Doyle
Rock Island Route Excursion Announcement
Oct nine sale of Harvest Excursion tickets to Texas Indian Oklahoma territories Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida at one fare round trip two dollars good return within twenty days with stopover. Various city sale dates and return rules plus promotional hair care notices conclude with products and prices from local merchants.
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Oklahoma
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
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South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
St Louis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Wichita
Fragmentary ad notes tickets and tolls to October six
The snippet mentions tickets at nine fifty and a close date of October 6 for a route to Frock Island with accommodations. It also advertises The Tarnt On Snow's Pine Expectorant claiming to cure coughs and colds and lists a 50 cent bottle available from Grugglers at 112 and 114 West 6th, Peerless Streets.
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Stronxn
Ons Fure
Frock Island
Solassie
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Peerless
Stes
The Santa Fe Roots
The item notes an influence on anil after September 14, 1594, detailing an effect or consequence to follow the date.
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