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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

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Destructive Midwest Storm Strikes Peoria Bloomington

Meager reports show a Tuesday night cyclone sweeping Wisconsin through central Illinois to Bloomington. In Peoria the death toll tops ten with many injured. Kingston Mines reports three dead and sixteen seriously injured. wide destruction includes homes churches factories and rail facilities. extensive property damage follows across the region.

Chicago Wisconsin Ilinois Bloomington Merna Laurel Marshall County Moomington Ill Ceoria Peoria Kingston Mines Newsam Broa Thomas Murray Murray Robert McElwee McElwee Thos. Murray Mocha Roy Bitner Jud Marsh Cora Rosbottom James Lacock Frank Bragina Keefe George Reardan The Electric Company Glen Oak Park Newsam Bros Conlaiump James McCune Frank Brazina Frank McCune

Merna Tornado Leaves One Million Dollar Loss and Dozen Dead

A vast tornado struck central Illinois on Tuesday night from Livingston to McLean counties, killing at least a dozen and injuring scores. Merna suffered the heaviest losses with three women dancers killed as buildings collapsed during a town hall dance. The storm packed 100 mph winds and caused widespread ruin, destroying churches, homes, and crops across multiple communities including Twin Grove and Bloomington.

Bloomington Ill Widh Livingston County Coupin County McLeean McLean County Merna Clement Spencer Thomas Gahagan John Kelly Morna Kinsella New Methodist Twin Grove Wesleyan University

Monument Unveiled for Black Hawk War Heroes at Stillman Valley

A monument honoring fallen heroes from the Stillman Valley battle of May 14 1832 was unveiled yesterday. John Bristol the sole survivor from Alta Peoria county drew the flag aside to reveal the inscription and memory of those who fell in the clash.

Stillman Valley Ill John Bristol Alta Peoria County

Movement Erects Memorial For Local Captains and Crew

A local tribute honors Captain Jom GG. Adame and Dawid Krups among them with a movement erected in memory of several officers and sailors listed, including Isaac Perkins Jamies Kets and others. Addressees and speakers named in connection with the ceremony include Lawrence Yo Sherine and J. Pf. Wilton.

Strikes and unrest span multiple regions and causes

Force and protests disrupt mining work in Pittsburg Kansas as Ghent Western Coal Company faces a strike. In Eldorado Illinois racial tensions trigger school closures and property damage. Princeton and Colombia University grant honorary degrees. Monsoon engagement signals potential crop prospects in Bombay.

Pittsburg Kan Ghent Western Coal Company Fuller Kan Atther

Beauty doctor sued over alleged facial injury

Senator Nathan H. Agnew plans a damage suit against a Chicago beauty doctor in Laporte Indiana. He represents Mrs. Ruggles of Chesterton who says the doctor’s facial treatment left her totally blind.

Laporte Ind Nathan H. Agnew Chicago Ruggles Chesterton

Queen Alexandra Praises Indian Coronation Dresses

Queen Alexandra sends an autograph letter to Lady Curzon wife of the viceroy of India expressing pleasure at the beauty of the Indian dresses created under Lady Curzon for the coronation fetes.

Simla Indian Alexandra Lady Curzon India

Illinois official confirmed as consul at Martinique

J. F. Jewell of Illinois is confirmed as consul at Martinique. Extensive floods ravage Patillas district in Porto Rico with several drownings reported.

J. F. Jewell Illinois Martinique I. We Patillas Porto Rico

Voucher Details Stir Cuban Relations Debate in Senate

Testimony by Thurber showed 88 000 to 9 000 paid from the Cuban treasury under Governor Wood for propaganda to win favorable US Cuban policy. A voucher dated April 2 1902 to the United States Export Association for 80 000 circulars and publications drew furious interest in the senate. The hearings sparked plans for beet sugar Republican caucuses and possible delays to reciprocity legislation.

Washington Committee On By & R Thurber Coban Treasury Wood United States Cohn Senate Teller House Cuba New York Island of Cubby United States Export Association Por F. B. Thurber Burrows Aldrich Elkins, Burrows and Jones Nevada

Reunion by a Grave Keeps Memory Green of Pioneer Father

Nearly 100 relatives gathered in Kalamazoo Michigan for a family reunion at Riverside cemetery. Rev Delano C Henshaw requested the assembly and the group met at the graveside beside a pioneer father to honor his memory. The event linked Henshaws with other connected families.

Mr. Henshaw Kalamazoo Mich Henshaw Delano C. Henshaw Galilee Baptist Church Robey Street Wellington Avenue Chicago Riverside Cemetery Henshaw de

Pioneer Henshaw family gathers for private reunion

The elder Henshaw, a Michigan pioneer, arranged a private gathering. Relatives and connections were notified after permission was granted by the public grounds committee in Weta, Massachusetts, following a concern raised by a Chicago poster.

Henshaw Michigan Chicago A. J. Corthe Weta Masno

Well Fire Damages Bellevue Gas Drilling Site

A well at the Bellevue Oil and Gas Company property in Bellevue Ohio caught fire during drilling. The well reached 22 feet to rock before encountering trouble. flames lit, a blast lifted equipment, and fire suppression kept it under control. Damage estimated at 440 dollars. The drillers were Mc Kane and Raleigh of Norne.

Jacob Hunsicker Trenton Rock Indiana Bellevue OF and Gas Company Nellevue, O McKane & Raleigh Nerne

Venezuela in revolt as Matos forces threaten Caracas

The article reports a Venezuelan uprising led by General Matos marching toward Caracas from Urica with estimates of 6,200 to 7,500 men. President Castro suppresses opposition, arrests officials, and implements wartime measures while revolutionary bands terrorize cities like Valencia and Coro. Banks are running low as fear grips Caracas.

Port of Spain Trinidad Tollar Castro Venezuela Matos Limeelf Preellent Perenally Uriea Carupane Carreas Amether Etrogele Aloston Castrote Carabobo Thie Coro Valencta Herquisimete Coro Tionerale Riera Selagol Valencia von Leguira Carncas Marquetia Bin el Tiempo la Linterna Bank of Carmeas Castillo Guesman Lance Congress Tosta Garcie Societe Vranenion de Vidale Rigo Davila el Mocho Miraflores Bank of Caracas Andueza Andrade la Guaira

Neely Freed Amid Cuban War Crimes Pardons

A jumble of 1910 era dispatches notes Neely released from prison after a March sentence for complicity in Cuban postal fraud. Others, Reeves and Rathbone, are pardoned or freed by Cuban authorities or U.S. officials. Reports of Springfield Governor Yates, Steubenville river crime, trap shooters, and various regional notes fill the page.

Navana Neely Palma Jone United States Cuba Reeves Leonard Wood Havana Rathbone Roosevelt

Iowa Sunday school convention adopts new plan of organization

At Sioux City the Iowa Sunday school convention approved a complete new organizational plan. The state association will dissolve its current executive committee, with each of twenty four districts electing a member to the new executive board. Officers to be elected tomorrow, with FP Evans Mrs Der Jones among speakers.

Sioux City Iowa First Congregational Church J. F P. Hardin Astute Association State Association Association FP. Evans Council Blofis

Congressional convention at Sydney ends with no material change

The record reports no material change after 1,000 bal lots at the Sydney convention. The American Medical Association continues a fifty third annual meeting in Saratoga New York. Brigadier Generals Sumnerland Lincoln and Samuel M. Whitside, recently promoted, have been retired.

Sydney American Medical Association Saratoga N. Y Sumnerland Lincoln Samuel M. Whitside

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