Relief committee appeals for federal aid after great Mississippi flood
Citizens relief committee members Graves Monkin report to the president on a flood sweeping Marion Ark to Greenville Miss and beyond. They describe 50 towns under water, 100 to 200 miles of territory submerged, millions in crop loss, thousands of cattle drowned, and refugees pouring into Memphis. Local efforts strain under the crisis, needing federal support to continue relief.
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Marion
Ark
Memphis
Greenville
Misa
Mississippi
Spearees
Eviae
Mississippi Valley
Oramout
High Waters Hurt Trade Across the South Floods Retard Commerce
Flood conditions across the southern states dampen business activity while iron production in Birmingham remains strong as furnaces are repaired. Additional industry notes include new plant ventures, river levels rising near Chattanooga, and a looming river forecast as the government ends river redis continuations.
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South
Ouatrascoga
Doenee
Birmingham
Shoffield Coal
Ganoa
Aran Light Company
High Point, N
Life Saved by Dr Ball Cough Syrup Miracle
Miss Annie Swnn of Petersburg Virginia writes that her brother, struck by a bad cough and suspected consumption, used Dr Ball's Cough Syrup and recovered, becoming well and hearty with the remedy. The note claims marvelous cures of throat and lung affections daily through the syrup.
Policeman and Suspect Wounded After Street Fight
Police officer Winges sustains deep cuts and nonfatal injuries after a knife assault as Stephen Robinson, a Black man, fights with officers. Robinson is wounded with injuries to legs and head, and later tries to flee, firing a public safety item twice before surrender. Sergeant Cox and Private Gradick respond as shots are exchanged.
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Exre Deogerousi
Robinson
William Schirier
Bonirne
Offere Winges
Gind
Winges
A. Winges
Cox
Gradick
Cuban Raid Freeed Eighteen Condemned Insurgents
Across Havana province, rebels raided Cala bazar and freed insurgents who faced execution this week. The jail doors were forced open and most guard casualties reported. Among the rescued was Senora Ina Belie Teresa Monteza, a relative of General Acosta, found in emaciated condition after months in a dungeon. The insurgents celebrated by burning the site of the previous fight and exposing fallen enemies.
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New York
Havana
Calabazar
Thu
Inabelie Teresa Monteza
Acosta
Anemiea
Bryan Sees McKinley at White House Courtesies Exchanged
At the White House April 6 Senator Hanna of Ohio met with McKinley for about thirty minutes after returning from Cleveland where he voted in municipal elections. Democratic candidate Bryan and Representative McMillin of Tennessee visited McKinley, exchanged pleasantries, and left after Bryan remarked on the president’s health. Mrs McKinley nodded as Bryan passed near the portico. Bryan later spoke to reporters about Ohio and Michigan results, saying confidence has been restored and they speak for themselves.
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Washington
White House
Hannah
Ohio
Cleveland
McKinley
Hanna
Bryan
Representative McMillin
Tennessee
The
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Mr. Bryan
DuBois
Heas
Lively Debate Over Cuban Question in Senate
Mrs Morgan and Hale argued over the Cuban question as Senator Morgan of Alabama urged a declaration that a state of war exists in Cuba. The discussion featured a heated exchange about Morgan's informant and sources with Hale denying Morgan's stated source and insisting on his own lines of information.
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Morgan
Hale
Alabama
Cuba
Senate
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Hale
New Yorker Appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy
President nominates several officials in Washington on April 6. Alonzo J. Tyler of Tennessee named collector of internal revenue. Another nominee from Virginia for the same post. Navy picks Captain AB Up—new assistant secretary of the Navy, with operations at Springfield, Tennessee, and other resignations noted. Emperor Francis Joseph declines audience. public notices detail levee protection progress in Louisiana amid flooding. Torpedo boat No. 5 reports builder’s trials in Chesapeake Bay. Locust Point coal pier collapses and railway wiring damages reported.
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New Yorker
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Alonzo J. Tyler
Tennessee
Interstate Commerce Commission Meeting In Savannah
The Interstate Commerce Commission attends a Savannah session in a United States courtroom. chaired by Hon William B. Morrison. Savannah naval stores dealers, including J. Coleman and P. T. foe pai, testify about freight rate impacts on Savannah and Florida shipments amid rail issues and Comission adjournment.
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Sivansah
Elavion
Savannah
United States
William B. Morrison
Chicago
D. G. Purse
Savannah “Freight Agen’ Bureau
Peanieenet
Wis
Loulaville and Nashville Railroad
Savannah Naval Stores
J. & Coleman
P. T. Foe
Crohn
He. Ag
Counterfeiter Caught in Georgia Farmland Arrest
Covararon Georgia April 6 Tony Keel a well known white farmer ten miles south of Corington arrested for counterfeiting. Pockets held moulds used to press coins and coins including 10 cent and 50 cane pieces. Keel about 23 years old with reputation for honesty. Local officials report extensive counterfeit activity linked to nearby towns and counties.
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Georgia
Covararon
Tony Keel
Corington
Sonia
Shane
No Bidders for the Road Bid by U S Court
The Jacksonville, Tampa and Key West railroad was offered at public auction by order of the U S court for the fifth district. No bids were received, ending the sale process started last year, with no adjournments or extensions. An earlier fire insurance inquiry and a separate murder case in Penny, Ga, are noted with details sparse and in custody.
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Tampa
Key
Jacksonville
Fla
Key West
United States
Anis Aod Rae
Salles Frose
Sanford
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