Flood Cracks Break in Louisiana Levees Near Ostrica
New Orleans reports a third crevasse on the Mississippi levee near Ostrica Louisiana. Flood waters threaten orange groves and truck farms while railroads fear major disruption and rescue efforts intensify as authorities estimate large areas inundated.
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Mississippi
Landa
Ostrica la
Ostricu
Louisiana
Buck Ridge
Ewellion
Atchafalaya
Welville
Ostria
Tunisiana
Dortheaj
Treak
Bricw Melville
Texas
Texas and Pacificenffic
Vaclic
Iron Mountain
Vidalia
Newellton la
Ita
Memphis
Helena
Louisiana Ranch
Buck Hidge Plantation
Mewellton
Federal
Home Remedy for Dandruff Promises Hair Health
A historic remedy advises mixing bay rum water glycerine and barbo compound to treat dandruff. Apply daily for two weeks then weekly to eliminate flakes, halt hair loss, and darken faded gray hair while softening and glossing the hair. The formula uses half a pint of water with bay rum box of Barbo, glycerine and alcohol basics available at drugstores.
Desperate Rescue Efforts Amid Lake St Jove Flood
Residents near the lake endure rising water up to six feet as refugees crowd a single available motorboat. A government steamer brings small boats and crews while authorities seek funds from Governor Hall to aid thousands marooned and awaiting escape with livestock loss and women and children among the displaced.
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Jacoby
Newellton
Lake St Jove
la Fourche
Natchez
Governor Hall
Louisiana
Francis May to succeed Ambassador Marye in Russia
Ambassador Marye announced his resignation, with the State Department not yet confirming acceptance. Reports say ill health drives his decision to leave. Possible successor described as David Fe, former interior secretary and ex-governor of Missouri, considered for appointment to Russia, but unknown whether he will accept.February 14 news notes Marye’s resignation and the potential reshuffle in Washington.
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Letro
London
George T Marye
State Department
Marye
Wagpings
Dasid Fe
Branc
Tasuis
Interior
Miaouri
Russia
George
Mary
Maryes
White House
Mortuary Notices Highlight Last Farewell for Local Residents
Two obituary notices from Rome and Girard recount the deaths of longtime residents. John W. Ross, aged 67, died suddenly and was buried at Armachee. he leaves a wife, one son, two daughters, and extensive farming holdings. H. Thares, 80, dies at home in Girard after long residence. survived by a wife, three children, and a sister.
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Rome
John W Ross
Lloyd
Armachee
Worth County
Jula Browning
Tom Whittaker
May
Tobart
Claude
Whittaker
Watkins Het
South Boulevard
Girard Alu
Thares
Suspected dynamiter tied to attorney’s home incident
Reports claim George P F Jones, a prominent Mor bnee attorney, and his son Avery were seen near Jones’s residence. Two witnesses described a man assembling outside the home at dawn, matching clothing seen on a suspect once linked to a failed Florence September term case.
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Kloren Alaebruser
Avery Uo
Yaine Whiteman
Sheth
Todas
George PF Jones
Mor Bnee
Avery
SW Avers
Florence
Lester Vendker
Jones
George Avery
Mornine
Sheffield
Laxery
Sime
Min Thes
Finvis Wentty Avery
Is It Unlawful To Dig Potatoes On Sunday
The West Virginia Supreme Court was asked to decide if digging potatoes on Sunday is lawful after RJHarris and Harri were convicted in Tucker County. They appealed through the circuit and trial courts, seeking relief from a Sunday-digging requirement to save a crop from freezing.
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Charleston
W .A
State Supreme Court
Tucker County
Supreme Court
Britain Best Customer of the United States
Washington reports that Great Britain purchased 1.191 billion dollars of American goods in 1916, triple 1914 levels, absorbing over one third of U S exports. France, Canada, and Italy followed, with varied gains and declines. exports to several nations shifted notably, while Japan rose to 45 million dollars.
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Washington
Great Britain
Department of Commerce
United States
France
Canada
Great
Chile
American munitions flowing to Europe as war demand rises
U S war munitions pour into Europe at a rapid pace with total shipments since the conflict began nearing 250 million dollars and forecasts suggest doubling in four months. American factories convert to munitions production, delivering over 100 million dollars in high explosives and nearly 100 million in gunpowder shipments, while firearms exports remain under 20 million.
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Washington
Europe
Memphis Judge Palmer Resigns Amid Criticism of Court
Judge Palmer resigns from the county criminal court amid bar committee criticism of the court and calls for impeachment proceedings against Judge Tease Felgminaton. A committee report on the attorney general’s office is pending, while Palmer states his resignation reflects concerns about his administration rather than guilt.
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Memphis Tein
Jude James Wodalmer
Shelby Panty
Uren
Falnis
Yuige Kaulmers Court
Palmer
Preparations Made to Protect State Tax Interests
A fourteenth conference on protecting state interests discussed inheritance and other estate taxes of the late James M Smith of Smithsonia. Attendees included Governor Nate Harris Judge James Davison Jules Joel Cloud County Commissioner WF Knox and Dirk Young of Oglethorpe. Judge J C Hart of the state tax commissioner was called in to conclude the meeting.
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James M Smith
Smithsonia
Iglethorpe
Nate Harris
James Davison
Greensboro
Jules Joel Cloud
WF Knox
Dirk Young
The
Minty Heard
Oglethorpe E
J C Hart
Wets
Southern mills defend child labor as best for families
Washington telegraph reports S C Patterson of Roanoke Rapids NC argues before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that child labor in southern cotton mills is beneficial. He praises living conditions, says an eight hour day or 16 year age standard would harm families and wages, and claims widowed mothers rely on mill work. Newlands predicts passage and urges amendments to ease perceived injustices.
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Anouthern Cotton Milla
Patterson
Roanoke Rapids
N_C
Southern Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Southern Mills
Fatterson
Fie Mil
Wildrer
New England
Newlands
Senate Committee
Ionpra
Miners and Operators Near Break in Wage Talks
In the central bituminous coal fields a joint conference between operators and miners nears a breakdown over the miners demand to weigh coal before screening and pay on a mine run basis. The subcommittee worked in secret with little progress, and miners plan a caucus to decide on an ultimatum. Western Pennsylvania operators resist, while Ohio Indiana and Illinois aim to accept mine run with modifications.
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Ale
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Deere
Wll
Western Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Hilinoja
Autoists Rescued by Train Passengers in Cordele
In Cordele Georgia February 16 three men were seriously harmed and a fourth slightly hurt when their car overturned near Cobb. Witnessed by an Eastbound Seaboard train engineer passengers rushed to lift the vehicle and extract the injured. They were taken to Cordele and the seriously injured to the local sanitarium.
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Cordele
Cobb
James H Brown
W H Dorris
EF Strozier
Theodore Erwin
Dorris
Crisp County
Cordale
Congress to Probe Railroad Legislation and Public Utilities
Washington February 16 Senate approves a plan to investigate railroad legislation and public ownership versus federal regulation. Senator Newlands proposes the study. Borah amends to include public ownership. House panel to include five members from each chamber. Debate over civil service conduct noted. Also reported is Canada’s ongoing refinery interest and a British Columbia aid plan for a Nelson Victoria demonstration plant.
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Congressional
Senate
Wilvon
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Newlands
Borab
House
Pepabilcans
Aisa
Civil Service
Canada
British Columbia
Victoria Reduction Company
Nelson
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