Volume 11 , Issue 19

July 7, 1904 - Oklahoma News

Back in July 1904 these are some of the headlines you might have been reading in the Oklahoma newspaper:

National Convention Has C, Keynote sounded, John Sharp Williams Made the speech outlining party policies, Cheers for Cleveland, Eastern delegates and others howl at mention of his name -- Bryan's following also aroused to a demonstration.ommenced Its Business, Democratic Convention Appointed to Report on permanent work of the body; Bailey Declines, he will not take the position of permanent chairman; Japanese Continue to press toward Mukden; A hurricane In Colorado; Hole Sawed in bottom of cell; Williams' speech.

A Hurricane In colorado - Severe Storm In Vicinity of Telluride Kills One and Causes Considerable Damage. July 7, 1904, The Oklahoman, frontpage headlines.

Trinidad, Colo., July 6 -- "A hurricane tonight caused the death of Louis Lucio, 5 years old, and destroyed much property. A number of buildings were wrecked. Roofs were torn from other buildings and trees uprooted.

"Lucio was killed by a corrugated iron roof, blown from a shed at the Santa Fe roundhouse, crushing him. The hurricane was followed by terrific rain and hail. Hail as large as walnuts fell, breaking many windows. The rain washed out the tracks of the Rio Grande and colorado Southern roads near their respective depots.

"A Colorado Southern passenger train from the south passed through a terrific hail storm ten miles out. Many windows in the coaches were broken. None of the passengers were injured. The storm was general in the section and much damage to crops was caused."
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