Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
AN EARTHQUAKE OUT west
Shook the Country from New
Orleans to Chicago.
RUMBLING NOISE IN SOME PLACES
Many People Rush from Their
Homes in Alarm.
Tile Shocks Extended from East to West
and Were Felt from New Orleans to Chi
c'lgo hna A. Far East As Springfield,
ohip--touses Trembled and Windows
Ratified.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 3l.-A distinct
earthquake shock was felt in this city
at .. IL O'Clock this morning. 1t lasted
about 40 seconds.
Upon the fourth floor of the Western
Union Building some of tho men were
thrown against their desks with a good
deal OF force. People living on the
west side of the city say they felt tho
buildings rock, but so far as learned no
damage was done.
GAINESVILLE, Wis, also reports having
felt the earthquake.
st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 3l.-At 5.12 a.
M, several severe earthquake shocks
wore distinctly felt here. The vibra-
tons were from east TO west, and each
shock continued several seconds. The
operators in the Western Union tele-
graph operating room became alarmed
and several rushed from the building.
The shocks were not accompanied by
any rumbling noise. Clocks were
stopped and windows ratified, but no
serious damage has as yet been ro-
ported. In the west ond Of the CITY
the people rushed in alarm from their
homes and returned only after having
become numbed with cold.
Springfield. Mo, Oct 81. AT s. ID a,
M, severe earthquake shock was dis
tinctly felt, followed by a rumbling
noise, lasting fully 10 seconds. Tho
operators in the Western Union operat-
ing room became alarmed. Several saw
10 lasted 10 seconds and was followed
by q second shock and rumblings
Windows ratified and tho employees in
the Republican" building ran out
into the streets in alarm. No damage
has been reported as yet.
FortgWayne, Ind, Oct 31.-There
were three distinct shocks of earth
quake here ut 3. IA this morning. HThe
second shock was the most severe.
Houses shook, windows ratified us il a
severe windstorm was prevailing and
me occupants were much alarmed.
No damage yet reported
Cincinnati, o., Oct. 31.-An earth
quake shock was felt hero at 5. IL this
morning, the most distinct for 10 years.
1t began with a slight tremulous
motion that continued for perhaps one
minute, and then'followed two or three
violent fluctuations which shook build
ings and ratified windows like some
gigantic explosion. The whole demon
stration must have occupied nearly two
minutes. Ii was accompanied by
slight roaring sound which continued
after the shaking ceased.
Nashville, Tenn, Oct. 3l.-A sharp
earthquake shock was felt here about
s. 10 O'Clock this morning. Vibration
quite severe, lasting fully half inmate.
Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 3l.--A heavy
shock of earthquake was felt here this
morning at sos. The vibration was
from east to west. Houses rocked and
people were almost spilled out of bed
The shock lasted about u minute and
was preceded by rumbling sound.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct 3l.-A
heavy shock of earthquake was felt
here this morning at about O'Clock.
Vibration. very severe, lasting fully
minute.
indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 3l.-A most
pronounced earthquake shock occurred
at 8. 10 O'Clock this morning. 1t con
tinued 60 or 40 seconds. Every build
ing in the city was shaken. Thousands
of people were awakened. Windows
ratified. beds rocked and glasses
bumped together.
Louisville, Ky, Oct 3l.-The earth
quake shock here at 5. II. was felt all
over the city, but no damage reported.
New Orleans, La, Oct. A slight
shock of earthquake was felt here this
morning at 300. The vibrations were
from east to west
Cairo, ILL.,, Oct. 81. The earthquake
shock at BOO this morning was the
severest ever felt in this section, last
ing 30 seconds. Vibrations north and
south. People left their bones for
safety. Many chimneys were shaken
down. Second shock 10 minutes later.
Public library building badly damaged.
Cleveland, o., Oct. 81. Two severe
and distinct earthquake shocks were
felt IN this city and throughout North
ern Ohio shortly after O'Clock this
morning, Tall buildings swayed very
perreptibly and the occupants were
much alarmed. The shocks lasted
nearly minute and were accompanied
by u heavy rumbling. No damage was
caused so far has has been learned.
Niles, Mich, Oct. 81. "A frightful
earthquake shock was felt here at 3. Is
this morning, lasting five minutes.
Buildings trcmbled, windows cracked,
beds swayed and people rushed out of
doors alarmed to the highest pitch.
Pictures broke their fastenings and fell
to the tioor. The unusual sensation
woke everybody up. Three distinct
shocks were felt.
D st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 31.-An earth
quake shock lasting two minutes was
felt here at about O'Clock this morn
ing. 1t was Of sufficient force to arouse
many of the sleeping inhabitants, and
ratified windows, stoves, &c. No dam
age was done.
Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 81. AT b. 13
this morning two very distinct earth
luakes shocks were felt, the oscillation
lasting fully two minutes. Houses
trembled, windows ratified and chairs
rocked, causing considerable alarm.
Moquetta, ILL.,, Oct. 3l.-At D o'clock
this morning two distinct earthquake
shocks were felt here, covering period
nf fully five a., innfoa