River Flood Breaches Crevasse Yields Big Gap Near Brownsville
Overtow along the Mississippi River area reports a six and a half foot rise with water spilling over at Brownsville and St Peter stations. A crevasse near New Orleans side is one hundred feet wide with 149 feet of batture, prompting a temporary levee and railroad protection plan as authorities race to close the break.
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Saga
St Louis
Garad
Rhea Dy Tevaana Letters Company
Dewourit
Vicksburg
Louisiana
Maxweil
Harces
Lard Bill Favored by Committee Amid World’s Fair Push
The lard measure clears subcommittee and heads to the full committee then the House amid opposition from De Wedune and the farmers alliance. Southern leaders fear a late push, while Mr Cannon fights public building funds for the Chicago exposition.
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Wisrmotox
de Wedune
Gannon
Tinos
Cannon
Chicago
Umon
Cluerzo
FREWANT'S RETIREMENT AND PENSION DELIBERATIONS
In Wasurscrox on March 14 discussions covered an erroneous mappress on bub goose and misstatements about the Cherokee outlet opening for settlement under homestead laws. The House debated General Frenont's retirement, pension bills faced adjournment, and a 40 per month pension for Frances Yenning was debated amid veto concerns. In the Senate, eulogies followed Townsend’s death and charges over executive sessions were noted as the chamber adjourned. Meanwhile San Francisco voted to remove Chinese residents from a district, inviting constitutional challenges.
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New Yok
Laird
Nebraska
Gray
Iowa
Mess Westale
Jones
Arkansas
Bix Francis.o
Pond Folay
Board of Supervisors
San Francisco
Rush for the Strip Strikes Oklahoma Boomers in Mass Influx
Kansas City reports a wild influx as Oklahoma bill advances and Cherokees stay. Ten thousand settlers flood the strip with boats and cattlemen scramble to manage stock while Beattles flee the scene. The rush becomes a nationwide spectacle with immense anticipation.
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Btar
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Oklahoma
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Lee Surrender Site to Become Appomattox Park Project
Wisamaros March 14 The Star reports a company purchased land near Appomattor courthouse the site of General Lee s surrender and plans a national camping ground The effort draws interest from Governor Campbell of Olna and prominent supporters The president of the company is General S Burdett Simnel Moryan treasurer of Bell Telephone Company
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the Star
The
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Bell Telephone Company
Preservation push for Jefferson Daring house relics museum
In Roanoke Virginia on March 14 the Ladies Hollywood Memorial Association plans to petition the city to preserve the house used by Jefferson Davis during the war and convert it into a Confederate relics museum and memorial building. They call for public support and donations of artifacts and memoralabilia for display.
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Guion Line
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Liverpool
Europe
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Innian Lines
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Layea Pool
Ex-Treasurer Hemingway Deficit Questioned by Committee
A Mississippi legislative inquiry reports no doubt about a treasury deficit after examining ex-Treasurer Hemingway. He disputes the cash balance of 555,450.02 and details credits, insurance deposits, and bonds tied to deposits. He asserts book discrepancies and hints at a broader statewide examination over the last fourteenth century of accounts. The interview reveals an additional credit of 19,000 on Mississippi bonds paid and canceled during January, reducing apparent liability.
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Hemingway
United States
United States Bonds
Mississippi
Ofhea
Creda
Trevarer Evans
Treasury
New York
Canada
Ministry Resigns After Tirard Bid to Back Treaty
Paris reports that Prime Minister Tirard failed to secure confidence as the senate rejected his motion on the commercial treaty with Turkey. Tirard offered to resign, was persuaded to stay until after Easter, and later cabinet members resigned. Carnot accepted but kept Tirard in office for the time being. The scene includes turmoil in British and Russian affairs, Behring Sea negotiations, and market notes on trade and iron.
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Tirard
Paris
Turkey
Hma
M Tirard
Senate
Carnet
Palace of Elysee
Locating the College Chooses Durham Over Raleigh
North Carolina Methodists debate site for Trinity College in Durham with Durham’s $150,000 subscriptions cited while Raleigh’s $93,000 gift is mentioned as influence. Trustees consider endowment and site gifts, signaling a shift from Raleigh to Durham for the college location.
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North Carolina
Raxtrox
Board of
Tristess
Trinty College
Durham
Raleigh
Lakere
Execution of Tob Bains in Somerville Alabama March 14
Fragmented report covers Tob Bains execution for murdering his brother Boy Georges Ruas in Morgan County Alabama. It notes the gas yard execution, a prior inquiry at Somerville court, and that Bains confessed, claiming self defense after a property dispute. Also mentions a lynch threat and bail reductions in other unrelated cases.
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Binsuyenay
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Hun
Georges Ruas
Kans
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Nutter
Hans
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Ives
Tato Andrews
Anpreme Court
Henry S Tres
George Staynor
Ladlow Street
Toombs
Tragic Death of Young Matthew Henry En Route to Atlanta
Report of Matthew Henry a 24 year old Augusta native who rose from warehouse jobs to clerkships at White company and Boston Shoe, then rail road worker on a freight run to Atlanta. He died after being crushed between two railcars near Circle, while attempting to uncouple them during a night shift. His funeral was held at Barred Heart club. family and friends mourn his loss.
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