04 Mar 1876
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1876
Page
1
Eyewitness account describes a devastating tornado that wrecked one third of Princeton, Kentucky, and hit nearby towns including Anderson and Anderson County. Homes leveled, multiple injuries reported, a child killed, and extensive property damage with trains and chimneys scattered.
Severe blast and fire hit a town during a gala and church services. Buildings wrecked, homes torn, and several residents injured or missing. Rescue work ongoing as residents recount collapsing structures and near-misses. Rabbits found in fields, highlighting the widespread disruption after the incident.
Fire devastates Pinleton with about 300 houses damaged or destroyed. Journal reporters tally dozens wrecked, estimating Princeton losses around 150000 dollars and Gibson County total near 250000 dollars, including countywide wind and flood damage. Mary Bell steamer burned near Vicksburg, a total loss estimated at half a million dollars with no lives reported.
In the House on Monday Kerr and a few colleagues pressed for adjournment amid sharp exchanges over Linx and the morning hour. Mr Atkins urged repeal of specie resumption provisions and to suspend rules. Mr Morrison moved adjournment, was ruled in order, and the roll showed 100 yeas to 118 nays. The article notes hints of a push to embrace a platform favoring specie resumption and silver purchases, with broader fiscal contention and political alignments shaping the debate.
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