Tornado Devastates Kirksville Leaving Dozens Dead
A tornado in Kirksville on Thursday evening destroyed half the homes in the eastern city, left more than thirty dead and over seventy injured, with many others missing. Rescue workers fear more deaths as flames and aftereffects complicate efforts. property losses approach $200,000. Names of the dead and injured are listed, including Mrs. Henry Billington and Dr. W. B. Howells among others.
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Kirksville
Newtown
Milan
Henry Billington
A. R. Bowman
Theodore Brigham
Lena Brown
Moberly
Albert Burr
Seth Feather
W. W. Green
Cal. Little
A. J. Glasse
J. A. Glasse
W. B. Howells
J. B. Larkin
Henry Lowe
John Mahaffey
John T. Mahaffey
J. T. Mahaffey
F. M. McClay
J. T. Miller
Ora Millan
Woodland
Blue Panschott
H. K. Sherburne
Samuel Weaver
Leona Whaley
Dr. Wheeler
Joe Wood
Peck
Cal. Little’s
Neice
Miss Moss
Cal. Little and Wife
Herman K. Sherburne
P. Hill
Jail love tale and wedding plans across bars
Reports from Eau Claire and Indianapolis describe romances and futures tied to confinement and freedom. Miss Ella Moss and William Powell betroth themselves awaiting Powell release, while Tim Mack sails to Moscow to be chief horseshoer in the czar’s stables. Berlin coverage cites US consul remarks and New York adjourns legislature.
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Eau Claire
Wis
Ela Mis
William Powell
Ella
Powell
Miss Moss
Powell Tod
Marrid
Powel
Indianapolis
Timis Mack
Tornado Rips Newtown Leaving Dozens Dead and Homeless
Distress spreads in Newtown Missouri as a 6 15 pm tornado from the southwest destroys 500 to 600 feet of town. Fifty families homeless, about fifteen dead, over thirty injured. Desper, Evans, Hays among the named deceased. numerous injuries follow, many homes reduced to debris.
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Chillicothe
Newtown
St. Paul
S$. Desper
Laban Evans
William Hays
Eli Evans
A. J. Jones
Wfe
Mary Gregory
Pierce
Flagg
Wilson
Timsey
Dave Stanford
M'Quiston
Mose Guyman
Market Reports From Chicago Saint Louis and East Buffalo
Chicago receipts include hogs 22 000 with prices 3 80 to 4 00 and cattle 2 000 with steady steers 3 70 to 5 75 while sheep and lambs bring 3 80 to 5 15. East Buffalo quotes hogs tops 4 10 and cattle 5 75 to 6 00. St Louis grain markets show wheat around 70s and corn around 36 38 cents with oats and rye also varied.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Board of Tract Today
Ilye Eyes
Illinois
Peace talks progress amid Manila dispute and Cuban outlook
Washington reports optimistic view of ending hostilities with Aguinaldo while Otis negotiates but refuses to recognize a native government. In Cuba, Gomez favors provisional American control as Cuban rolls are verified and bandit actions spark relief appeals in Sancti Spiritus.
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MacArthur
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Filipino Congress
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Gomez
Francia S. Dodge
la Lucha
Sancti Spritus
Holguin
Santiago de Cuba
Domingo Martinez
Hoguin
McKinley Visits Cruiser Raleigh in Philadelphia Visit
President McKinley and party visit the cruiser Raleigh anchored in the Delaware off Philadelphia. Mrs McKinley and Washington officials ride from the Bellevue, then he inspects the crew, receives a formal salute, and returns to New York for a few days before likely returning to Washington.
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McKinley
Bellevue
Cruleer Raleigh
Delaware River
Mra McKinley
Washington
Manila
New York
Mrs. Gage
Controversy in Havana Over Gomez's U S Ties
In Havana on April 29 observers debate General Maximo Gomez stance toward the United States. Newspapers split: La Discucion and El Reconcentrado call him a traitor to Cuban independence, while La Lucha and La Patria defend him as a steadfast leader. A leaked letter to Rodolfo Menenceeza hints at reinforced devotion to independence and cooperation with the provisional government.
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Maximo Gomez
United States
la Discucion
el Reconcentradvo
la Lucha
la Patria
Gomez
Rodolfo Menencéez
Merida
Yuca
Remarkable Skin Graft Saves Arm in Wisconsin
In Fond du Lac on April 29 a man named James Crowley had skin grafts taken from his legs to save his injured arm after a lamp accident that killed his father. The operation lasted about four hours using skin pieces from his lower limbs. Ten days later he was out of danger and his arm was near full recovery. Also reported are baseball scores from Chicago and a death notice for Levi Jessup of the Indiana Friends.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
James Crowley
Crowley
Connell
McKinley Welcomes Manila Heroes After Victory at Manila Bay
President McKinley and Secretary Long greet Captain Coghlan and the Raleigh crew upon their Manila Bay return. They hail the May 1 battle as a glorious American triumph and praise the sailors, officers, and fleet behind the guns. The visit includes tours of the Alabama and shipyards, with safety notes and handshakes. Ex-city treasurer Charles T. Bryan is arrested for embezzling 8000 and county officials face impeachment requests.
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Manila
Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila Bay
Secretary Long
United States
United States Navy
Spain
Alabama
Hotel Bellevue
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