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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
3
A June tornado ripped through Merna and Bloomington Illinois killing three young women at a town hall dance and injuring dozens. The storm caused widespread destruction with homes, barns, and businesses damaged and communication and transport severely disrupted across Peoria and surrounding towns.
Burlington Iowa reports a severe storm cutting telegraphic lines, causing widespread damage around Burlington and surrounding areas. The riverfront suffered with lumber from Gilbert & Hedges Lumber Co breaking moorings, the steamer Comet sank, and the Rob Roy suffered heavy damage while storms devastated boats and boathouses. No fatalities were reported in Burlington. Local reports indicate further property damage in nearby countryside but details are scarce.
A Washington letter laments public ignorance about government and critiques how lawmakers gain power and waste funds. It cites President Johnson’s era, Randall of Pennsylvania, and the shift to multiple appropriation committees, arguing extravagance has grown while real needs lag. It warns voters to demand accountability and smarter fiscal choices.
A letter from Minnie McAllister of Minneapolis lauds Peruna curing years of pelvic catarrh and back pain. The ad warns against imitations, urges Peruna insistence, and notes Dr. Hartman offers free advice. It stresses Peruna's uniform price and risks of substitutes.
A June 12 tornado swept a 160 by 200 mile corridor from Livingston to Macoupin counties, devastating central Illinois. The cyclone, with speeds up to 100 mph and two hours of constant lightning, caused an estimated million dollars in damage and cost several lives, with McLean and neighboring counties hardest hit.
Peoria Illinois suffered a pair of severe storms late last night and early this morning, with winds up to 80 miles per hour. At least ten people died and many more were injured. Rail services and telegraph lines were crippled, severing outward communication. Damages run into hundreds of thousands of dollars as rains and floods continued to plague the city.
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