Severe snowstorm roils the southwest states
A sweeping weather outbreak from Colorado to Kentucky brings rain and heavy snow, with temperatures 15 to 30 degrees below normal. The Red River rises rapidly in Texas and threatens Indian Territory, as flood warnings spread along the Red, Wichita, Sulphur and Little rivers. Rail lines report minor washouts but no major disruption yet. officials fear long repair costs and days to restore conditions.
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Onicaco
West
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Ilineis
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Wheat Belt
Denver
Dodge City
Kan
United States Weather Bureau
Tex
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Indian Territory
Dennison
Red River Territory
Red River
Wichita
Texarkana
Little River
Texas
Railroad and Telegraph
Dallas
Wells Fought At Funeral In Georgia Church
In Banks county at Leatherwood church Rev Lemuel Norton led a funeral service when Will Wells cursed and assaulted people amidst a crowd. Wells struck a man with a beer bottle, then attacked the minister with a stick and fled after being surrounded by eight men.
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Maysville
Leatherwood Church
Banks County
Lemuel Norton
Will Wells
Wilkerson
Wells
Norton
Homer
Returning Youth and Slimming Promises in Patent Cure Ad
A 70 year old Oliver Vere Holmes declares vigor despite age. An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims to restore youth by improving digestion and liver function, boosting blood oxygen, and strengthening flesh without alcohol. Charles Hunwick of Lenox, Michigan supports the product with praise.
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Oliver Vere Holmes
Pierce
Eayr
Charles Hunwick
Lenox, Macomb
British suffer crushing reverse in South Africa campaign
Dispatches from Pretoria report a heavy Boer setback for the British near Brandfort with 600 killed or wounded and 800 captured, while Dooot’s forces claim a third Boer victory at Merketsfontein. Lord Roberts notes cautious advances and warns Cape Colonists of martial law amid ongoing hostilities.
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Boris Dombard Ladymaith
Hoberts
Lexpos
South Africa
Pretoria
Brandfort
Brindfort
Dowot
Meertkatsfontein
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Aliwalord
Wepener
Springo
Cape Mounted Rifl's
Seventh Dragoon Rds
Wetherly
Merketsfontein
Bloemfon
Gatacre
England
Southern Trouble With Operators
A. B. Stillwell of St. Louis pressed Southern railway telegraphers for higher pay and shorter hours. If demands fail, a strike could shake the system. a local organizer could not be secured in Knoxville division. about eight percent may join content, with potential long delays.
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Southern Railway
Exoxonts
A. B. Stillwell
St. Louis
W. ¥. Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Ttis
Spencer
Southern System
Knoxville
Millionaires in Overalls Rally for Marshall Field Work
Twelve men in spotless overalls, millionaires by many measures, volunteered to fill the plumbing contract at the Marshall Field building during a strike. Notable names include M. J. Corbock, estimated wealth rising to a fortune, Thomas Colin of about 500000, Paul Radilski at 200000, plus Frank Faulk, Charles Herbert, and ex Alderman Andrew Watson. E Baggott & Co later announced they would accept wealthy contractors to finish the job, leaving no work by strikers.
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Curenco
Marshall Field
EK. Biggott & Co
M. J. Corbock
Thomas Colin
Paul Radilski
Frank Faulk
Charles Herbert
Andrew Watson
Building Trades Council
Dntst Pn
E. Baggott & Co
Weyalae
Tifton Mill Machinery Secured From English Firm
Work on the Tifton cotton mill advances as H H Titt and L G Mayme return from Charlotte seeking machinery. An English manufacturer’s unit, previously tied to a financially embarrassed mill, is left with an approval for July 1 shipment. The plant will employ 100 workers, rising to 200 on double shift, and construction begins immediately.
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Tirros
H. H. Titt
L. G. Mayme
Charlotte
N.C
Tifton Mill
de Aeey
Tifton
Ond
Comptroller's Reply on Currency Bill Provisions
The comptroller of the currency answered inquiries saying national banks may not issue certificates counting toward lawful money reserves under the currency bill. About 14.5 million in such certificates remain outstanding, issued as United States certificates of deposit. The aim is to shift circulation away from these certificates to legal tenders.
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Wasuixotoys
United States
Georgia Populists Name Full State Ticket For Governor
Ariasta April 11 The reorganized Populists met in convention and adopted a platform. Delegates to the national convention were instructed to back Wharton Barker and Ignatius Donnelly. A full state ticket for the campaign was named including Governor and several statewide offices. Attorneys report agreement in a minor state offices case. Channel work on the St Johns River progresses with a one foot depth improvement and reports of surfing hazards along the shore.
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Georgia
J. H.traylor
Ariasta
Cincinnati
Wharton Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Preel
Vrax
L. L. Clamments
F. H. Safford
Warenters Et Tagriculture
Ca. AH. Keee
W. T. In
J. T. Dicky
8. C. McCandless
Swanxyort
Sttorneys
United States
Jacksonvittz
Fla
St. Johns River
Jacksonville
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