Mississippi River flood worsens as two more levees fail
Two levees broke along the Mississippi River worsening floods in Arkansas towns including St. Claire and Wyakoke Landing. Golden Lake levee near St. Claire was expected to fail next. Rescue crews labored with 40 000 sandbags as officials reported eighteen deaths and government flood aid reaching Hickman at seventeen thousand dollars.
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Columbus Merchant James Jefferson Faces Galloway After Clemency Rebuff
The Columbus merchant James Jefferson, convicted for the murder of Policeman Marion Marchant, is set for execution on April 12 after Governor Brown denied clemency despite a broad appeal from Muscogee County supporters. The case centers on alleged new evidence concerning Marchant’s intoxication and the policeman’s aggression.
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Supreme Court
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Fundraising ends with 2500 raised for Gilmer Street family
The Morris tragedy rally drew donations from many, reaching 2500 to aid the Gilmer street family. Major gifts came from Morits the barber and Mrs. Springer while the Postal Telegraph Company and Metropolitan Club contributed. The fund, now closed, will be invested for the family’s best interest after a forthcoming meeting to finalize arrangements.
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Ruef to expose graft partners in San Francisco
Abraham Ruef, the fourteenth year prisoner at San Quentin, begins a series in The San Francisco Bulletin promising a full exposé of the men connected with graft prosecutions. He traces his rise to influence through railroad officials, charity and public utilities, and asserts money was paid for franchise favors.
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Abraham Ruef
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San Francisco Bulletin
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Lady With Diamond Heels Without A Hat For Easter
A fashion feature centers on a woman wearing a diamond heel ensemble and a hatless look for an Easter display. The piece notes bold accessories and seasonal style choices.
Ablest Democratic Leader Backed by Atlanta Figures for Underwood
Prominent Atlantans from labor, legal, merchant, and professional ranks describe Underwood of Alabama as the best Democratic standard bearer for the forthcoming presidential campaign. They assert Fulton county should deliver an overwhelming May 1 endorsement to the Underwood movement and pledge strong effort in his behalf.
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Underwood the Man asserts Marvin Roane on nominating
Marvin Roane a well known Atlanta grocer argues for Underwood citing his record and tariff stance. He claims Wilson’s bookish anti democracy history hurts his electability and says West would back Underwood with the tariff plan. He notes Taft’s veto and Republicans’ split, predicting Underwood strength nationwide.
Hero of Gray 75 Falls From Soldiers' Home Window
A 75 year old Confederate veteran from Georgia, W. A. Hardan of the Thirty seventh company, leaped from a second story window at the Soldiers' Home and died. Despondent over heart trouble, he had no known relatives. His friend J. Adams, a bedmate and comrade, mourns him as a good soldier and Christian, noting their long friendship begun in the war. The home grieves, and funeral plans are pending.
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Juror IOANE's Clear Air Ends in Self Destruction Near Moultrie
M J Horne a wealthy farmer seven miles west of Moultrie committed suicide this morning at about 3 o clock while serving as a juror in the United States court in Albany. He arose at 3 to go to Albany, entered the hall, and blew out his brains with a pistol to his temple. The coroner's jury found death by his own hands. He leaves a wife and several children and was a brother of County Commissioner Isaac Horne.
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M. J. Horne
Alpany
United States Court
Albany
Re Was & Brother
Isaac Horne
Oscar Underwood Favored as Nation's Chief Executive by Carl N. Gauss
Carl N. Gauss declares strong support for Oscar Underwood for president, calling him a southern man, tariff expert, and friend to laboring people. He emphasizes Underwood's leadership qualities and farmer support, noting grandparents' Kentucky roots and a long public service record.
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Kentucky
Underwood Tead
Mr. Underwood
Oscar
Reckless driving of autos worse than whisky evil
President W D Manley of the Bankers Trust Company in Atlanta writes to the police alleging reckless driving by Black chauffeurs. He says some drivers speed through Peachtree Street with little regard for pedestrians and property and warns of a heavy toll of lives unless police take action.
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Bankers Trust’ Company
Atlanta
Peachtree Street
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Feather Prophecy Showers Hit North Then Southeast
A weather brief notes showers moving in from the north Sunday into Sunday night with cooler air, then spreading southeast Monday morning. North portions see the early shower threat while the southeast experiences later rain.
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Ee Loses in Old Kentucky Headline
Fragmentary item from Louisville dated April reports ee loses in Old Kentucky. Text is garbled with stray punctuation and illegible phrases. unable to identify names, dates, or precise facts beyond the contest setting implied by the headline.
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Old Kentucky
Party delegate counts by state for Mr Clays ahead of votes
A fragmented OCR record lists Democratic delegate totals by state for Mr Clays, with incomplete lines for Maine Wisconsin and Oklahoma and a note of Missouri Indiana totals. The figures suggest a mapping of pledged support to Speaker Chawp Clark and Governor Ma ad, with 36 and 80 indicated in parts for Wisconsin and Indiana respectively.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Maine
Wisconsin
Clays
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