Tornadoes Sweep Central West St. Louis Crowded by Storm
Terrific wind hail and thunderstorm struck St. Louis on April 13 causing millions in damage and several deaths including a driver electrocuted by a live wire and two women killed in a runaway. Eight story elevator wheat silo blown into the Mississippi. Valley Mines Cadet and De Soto tornadoes kill and injure residents as wires down and trains delayed.
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Rucker Measure Passes House For Direct Senate Election
The House approved the Rucker resolution 296 to 123 seeking direct election of U S senators by the people. Debates centered on federal versus state control of elections with Republicans split and Democrats unified behind the measure.
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Fire destroys Polo Grounds home of New York Giants
On April 14 a massive fire swept the Polo Grounds, destroying three sides of the National League ballpark and its grandstands. By 2 a.m. only the east end bleachers stood. The blaze caused about 75,000 dollars in losses, including the club house and visiting-team dressing rooms, with uniforms and equipment of the New York Nationals and Philadelphia Nationals reportedly lost.
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Hoke Smith Likely to Figure in Senate Race
The article asserts confident belief that Hoke Smith will be a central figure in the upcoming Senate race, outlining possible implications for campaigns and party dynamics.
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Hudson and Slaton and Russell for Governor
Georgia political chatter centers on Hoke Smith possibly seeking the Senate, with Hudson ruled out for governor and Candler not yet declaring. Rumors also place Slaton as Senate president potential, while Hudson, Price, Connor, and Wright are named for governor or agriculture commissioner roles under a shifting field.
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Carmichael Leaves Hospital After Train Collision
Waycross Georgia April 143 Conductor D C Carmichael who was injured in a freight train collision at the Waycross yards early Wednesday morning left the hospital today for his home in Avanne The fireman though once thought fatally injured shows signs of improvement and may recover
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Aviator Rene Simon Dominates in San Antonio War Game
In a notable San Antonio war game, Aviator Rene Simon flew a Plerict monoplane above the guns of the third U S artillery. Blanks fired at the aircraft created air turmoil as Simon dropped nine explosive bombs, ultimately forcing artillery crews to retreat for air. Army officers acted as umpires.
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Georgia Exhibit at Chicago Show Pressed by Immigration Committee
Immigration Committee of the Chamber of Commerce plans to arrange a Georgia exhibit at the United States land and immigration exposition in Chicago this fall. A subcommittee will seek cooperation from commercial organizations statewide to secure a representative exhibit, with leaders from state geology and industrial bureaus, railroads, and business groups backing a broad outreach to attract home seekers.
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Candy Easter Eggs Win Health Department Confidence
New York city health department grants confidence after reviewing vari color ed Easter eggs amid complaints about pigment safety. Investigators vindicate the samples and approve continued sale of the candy eggs as before.
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Advertising Talks by Welch on Grape Juice Marketing
An excerpt from a Welch circular letter to WELCH GRAPE JUICE COMPANY dealers discusses how advertising drives demand. The MALINE MESSEN GER article notes the piece was reprinted as an example of advertising techniques and hints at continued discussion on Page Seven.
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All Night Vigil by Walton Mob Seeks Alleged Attacker
In Monroe Georgia on April 14 a mob of about 200 searched the Walton county jail and city streets for Tom Allen a black man linked to Wednesday assault on Mrs Leila Knight. Sheriff Stark said Allen was not found and the search continued through the night with no violence reported.
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No dissolution for Old Trinity church chosen
The quarterly conference announced no dissolution for Old Trinity Methodist Church as it selected a new site on Washington street at Trinity avenue for 30 000 dollars. The Adair property will host a handsome new structure with 118 000 from sale proceeds and 38 000 balance to be used for construction. The site sits among key city landmarks including the state capitol and St Philip's cathedral.
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Red Mix Up Battle Rushed by Rebels at Diaz’s Troops
Rebels rushed the red mix up battle while Diaz’s forces fled into the United States. American troops disarmed them as casualties mounted. The American dead and wounded were shot by Diaz’s troops in a graphic battle report.
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Washington reports no crossing as Mexican battle shocks border
Washington notes no American troops crossed at Douglas Ariz by 12:30 AM. General Wood and Secretary Dickinson had retired as news arrived. In Agua Prieta rebels seized the town after a major engagement. One American, BE W Crow, was killed by a stray bullet in Douglas. several others wounded. Federal soldiers fled toward the U.S. border and were disarmed. Lopez’s band fought 150 against 66 federal defenders, with prisoners escorted to the border and released. AguPrieta remains a key Nacozari railroad terminus on the Sonora border.
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Local Showers Forecast With Cooler Weekend Tides
Georgia region expected scattered showers Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions Saturday. North and west portions see the damp trend, while east to southeast winds moderate. Temperatures range from around 27 to 63 degrees with rainfall totals near 2.21 inches in the 24 hours and a 6.88 inch monthly deficit since January 1.
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