Flood Fights Persist as Memphis Reaches Critical Level
Government engineers express confidence the battle will be won as Memphis approaches the 44 foot deadline. Levees hold but weakened, with hundreds of workers guarding the lines. Refugees flood to high ground while trains and rail lines are reinforced. In Natchez and Columbus, flooding provokes repairs and relief efforts. Memphis water becomes contaminated, prompting water restrictions and disinfection plans. Blue-clad naval police safeguard flooded districts and aid rescues as several towns report drownings and severed communications.
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Memphis
Mr. Emery
Mound City
Natches
Natchez
Miss
Bayou Sara
Hickman
Columbus
Tiptonville
Union City
Hickmen
John C. Bell
Memphis Earth Department
Cfty
Charleston
Mulang
Clarksville
Tenn
Cumberland
Brooks Howell Dies From Fall On Cannon Hotel Steps
Brooks Howell a telegraph operator died from a skull fracture ruled as a fall by the coroner’s inquest. Detectives noted he drank heavily and walked in stocking feet. Born in Palm Beach Fla he roomed at the Cannon hotel three weeks. Funeral set for Friday with interment in Cuthbert Ga.
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Brooks Howell
Cannon Hotel
Donehoo
Howell
Palm Beach
Fila
J. J. Howell
Cuthbert
E. Howell
G A. Camp
Ingleside
Henry Howell
Philadelphia
Bloomfeld & Burkert
San Diego Flags and Industrial Workers March in Dawn Ceremony
Sen Diego scene recounts a dawn event where industrial workers, forced to honor the national emblem, were escorted by forty five deputy constables and armed citizens. Workers forming a party left Santa Ana, were halted at Say Onofre, organized into five man squads, and marched to a marching tune while urged to pretend affiliation with the flag. They were warned at the Orange County line to stay out of San Diego County, then headed north along the railway. Typewriters rented five months. Five dollars. American Writing Machine Co.
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Sen
Santa Ana
Eutomobilea
Sat Onofre
Orange County
Santa Ang
San Diego County
Elks Install Annual Officers At Atlante Lodge
Atlante lodge No. 78 held a five hour meeting to install officers for the year. Newly installed officers include Exalted Ruler John D. Simmons, Esteemed Leading Knight A. Dunn, Esteemed Loyal Knight I. C. Moss, Lecturing Knight H. H. Ner, Esquire Robert Malcolm, Assistant Esquire J. T. Goodwyn, Secretary Theo Mast, Treasurer H. Williamson. Simmons named a house committee: Macon Sharp chair, W. P. Fain, Hay Wilson, Roland Walker, Dr. John Lawshe.
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Atlante Lodge
D. Simmons
A. Dunn
I. C. Moss
H. H. Ner
Robert Malcolm
Footwear fashions preview for spring shoes and styles
An article previews spring footwear trends with advice on three shoe types for men, notes on tan dress shoes, white Nubuck options for summer, and the rise of orthopedics shaped flats. It highlights popular leathers such as Gun Metal, Velour Calf, and Patent Colt, plus new Blucher laced styles and the influence of wide toes for comfort. The W L Dodge Lan Shoe Company at 11 Peachtree Street is thanked for an Easter opening showcase.
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Patentather
Gun Motel
Patent Colt
W. L. Dotglan Shoe Company
Peachtree Street
The Grand Simulcast of Odyssey and Night for a Day
The page advertises Homer’s Odyssey at the Grand with a noted promoter targeting infringers, plus Keith Vaudeville at Forsyth drawing large crowds. It also touts A Knight for a Day at the Lyric featuring George Ovey, and The Pass Ing of the Third Foot Back at the Grand with Fortes Robertson, highlighting strong attendance and prominent vaudeville acts.
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Forbes
New York
Maxine Willett
Ansley Park Secession Discussed At City Meeting
Ansley Park residents threaten secession from Atlanta over tax value concerns and police protection. A chamber of commerce meeting will discuss street repairs park cleanup and a plan to pave areas. Paul Pinkerton property favored for a new public school at present private school site.
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Ansley Park
Atlanta
Ainley Park
Edgar Neely
Prado
Paul Pinkerton
Kodak cameras for spring deals at Moore Bona
Every season brings new joys to those who Kodak. Make the most of the lure of the first soft days of spring. We have Kodaks from 5.00 ux, and will be glad to show you how easy they are to use. Jno. In Moore & Bona, 42 North Broad St.
Griffin Negro Found Dead Near Home in Griffin Georgia
A Griffin farmer Charley Roberts reports a shooting death of an elderly black man at his home two miles southwest of Griffin around midnight. The motive remains unclear and a coroner’s inquest is planned. Two onos and a pistol were found. the weapons showed signs of firing. The deceased’s wife says mob involvement is possible. A man sustained a foot wound. Griffin considers locating the Georgia Odd Fellows home in the near future, with interest from citizens and authorities.
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Griff_in
Charley Roberts
Griffin
Musband
Durea
Odd Fellows’ Home of
Georgia
Mobile Item Sold In Controlling Interest Sale
Mobile Alabama April 4 a controlling interest in The Mobile Daily Item was purchased by John O Connell and associates of this entity according to the report.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile Daily Item
John ©. O'Connell
Remarkable Quaker Extract cure story in Atlanta ad
A 28 year old man from Atlanta details relief from stomach and liver troubles after using Quaker Extract sold at Coursey and Munns drug store. He reports clearer tongue, better sleep, reduced gas, and regained appetite allowing typical foods. Advertising notes oil and extract prices with prepaid express charges.
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D. HB. Brantley
Footrwall Street
Thin City
Coursey & Munn
Marietta Street
Wisconsin Delegates in Flux as Wilson Clark Split
Milwaukee April 4 The Wisconsin delegate picture for Wilson and Clark grows muddled with only the ninth district settled, showing Wilson delegates elected. The sixth district shifts to doubtful, the eighth remains unsettled, leaving Wilson with nineteen definite delegates and Clark with four, plus an independent, totaling twenty allocated toward the state.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wilson
Clark
Local paper sale seals terms after fourteen years
The item founded fourteen years ago by the late Captain John P. Cothran passed to his son W. P. Cothran and N. A. Richards after his death. A local syndicate led by John C. OConnell and business associates purchased it, taking active control of the paper.
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John P. Cothran
W. P. Cothran
N. A. Richards
John ¢. O'Connell
Ayaume
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ELKS
William J. Byrne
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America
Buns National Detective Agency
Homer
Odyasey
Keith
Forsyth
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