Storm Devastates Georgia and Alabama Regions
A cyclone struck portions of Georgia and Alabama early Friday killing nine persons and causing heavy property loss. Rivers like the Chattahoochee and Ocmulgee overflowed, rail service halted in many areas, and crops damaged including fruit. Headland Alabama reports five dead and multiple injuries with widespread building destruction.
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Alabama
Chattahoochee
Savannah
Ocmulgee
Oconee
Headland
Ala
Reconstruction Underway After Atlanta Flood Devastation
Three thousand workers start today to repair flood damage in Atlanta after record rainfall of twelve hours. Total losses exceed 200000, with extensive destruction to bridges, tracks, factories, and roads. Chattahoochee rose to 27 feet 8 inches, sending debris downstream as preparations begin to rebuild in coming weeks.
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South
Chattahoochee
Peachtree Road
Foswell
Ita Banks
Roosevelt Denies Pledged Support in La Follette Campaign
Washington dispatch says Gifford Pinchot released an open letter quoting Gardner denying that Colonel Roosevelt promised support to La Follette’s candidacy or that he would not run. The letter was issued in response to Houser’s Jamestown statement that Pinchot knew Roosevelt favored La Follette.
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Washington
Poogevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Gibson Gardner
Walter I. Houser
la Follettes
Roosevelt
Mr. Houser
Jamestown
N. C
Wilson's Kansas Loss Rocks Democratic Move in Washington
Washington reports a political shock as Kansas swung away from Woodrow Wilson, boosting Champ Clark for the Democratic nomination. Delegations in Wilson’s favor collapsed, signaling potential Democratic weakness nationwide and hinting at a split in western states over the convention slate.
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Johan Corrigan, Jr
Washington
D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Kangas
Champ Park
Wilson
Kaneas
New Jersey
Kanaan
State Executive Committee
Counéry-Até
Kansas
Remains of Wrecked Battleship Will Be Sunk Off the
The article notes that the remains of a battleship wreck will be sunk again off the coast. Details on location or date are unclear in the fragment.
Funeral for Maine victims to be held in Havana
The Maine's last ride to the sea off the Cuban coast will see North Carolina bring home the remains of 65 sailors from 34 caskets. Officials from the United States and Cuba attend a grand service, with flowers and flags adorning the state mortuary chamber before the final interment.
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Maind
Free Sugar Bill Passes House in Democratic Victory
Washington March 16 The Democratic free sugar bill passed the House 198 to 103 with 24 Republican votes. Seven Democratic defectors from Louisiana and Colorado opposed. The measure cleared with amendments voted down, while debate grew bitter between sugar states and tariff supporters. The House then prepared to take up the 1 percent excise tax on incomes over $6,000, with possible quick action by Monday night.
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Martin
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Broussard
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Sells
Tennessee
Loutsland
Advertising Talks Written St William Preeman
Advertising talks discuss how merchant tailors in every community can advertise effectively. The text emphasizes practical methods for turning advertising into paying profits and suggests tailored approaches for local merchants.
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ST William
Preeman
Turbulent Tampico Upends Foreign Community in Mexico
Ambassadors report a violent mood in Tampico as crowds seize control of the town and threaten the American colony. Rioters target offices, anti foreign demonstrations circulate, and fears grow of broader Pacific coast unrest including sacking reports at Acapulco and surrounding areas. A large Mexican town Ayuntia also faces loyalty doubts and potential sieges. Meanwhile 9,000 refugees head toward Torreon as peace talks begin in Laredo with a Mexican delegation.
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Grace Wife Holds Faith as Husband Battles Illness
Mrs Grace remains cheerfully confident her husband will recover despite prison barring contact. She clings to optimistic visions of his healing, insisting she will not accept death, and vows to stay hopeful in the face of grim illness as reported in The Constitution.
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Eugene H. Grace
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Savage pastor on trial for fatal operation in Pittsburg
The McFarland murder trial resumed with Loretta Henderson testifying she saw the aged minister perform an operation at Elsie Dodds Coe’s home that allegedly caused the girl’s death. McFarland denied performing the operation as Lilian Coe collapsed and Mrs Coe near death from shock.
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W. D. McFarland
Greennville
Tenn
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Elsie Dodds Coe
McFarland
Misa Lilian Coe
Slater
Goe
Hilsie
Homer
L. Castle
Elete Coe
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Mae
Bislo “Coe
McParland
Pase Arid
Bridge Over Ocmulgee Smashed by Flood in Macon
Special report from Macon Georgia states that at about 12 18 this morning the Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad bridge just below the city gave way as the swollen Ocmulgee River rose. The rush of water shattered the structure and disrupted rail traffic in the area.
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Macon Ga
Macon
Dublin
Savannah
Georgia congressman backs Underwood for president
Washington report notes Representative Samuel J. Tribble of Georgia urged support for Oscar W. Underwood in 1911 debates and highlights Tennessee and other factions weighing Underwood and Champ Clark as potential national candidates. The piece cites statements from Representatives Sims and Garrett on Underwood’s leadership and appeal.
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John Corrigas, Jr
Washington
Samuel J. Tribbie
Georgia
Underwood
Adamson
Oscar W. Underwood
Champ Clark
Tribble
Alabama
Forbidden
South
United States
Tennessee
Thema Wsime
Tennnessee
Sims
Democratic
Cwul
Wa Am
Clark
Fane
Tlderwood
F., J. Garrett
House
Hay
Leaked Leopard Skin Coat Tied To Grace Slaying Case
In Philadelphia at 29 West Eleventh Street, Mrs. Daisy Grace’s famous leopard skin coat and other personal effects were removed after her arrest for the alleged murder of her husband two weeks earlier. Attorney J A Branch moved belongings to a ward and a safe, while detectives and Grace’s attorneys supervised the house clearance. The blood stained pillow and twisted bed clothes remained as grim traces of the tragedy.
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Philadelphia
West Eleventh Street
Mrs. Grace
Newnan
Grace
Weather Prophecy Foretells FAIR Georgia Weekend
A weather notice forecasts fair skies in Georgia for Saturday with moderate winds from the west and north. No rain expected, temperature and coastal conditions not specified. The bulletin appears as a weather prophecy fragment with uncertain wording and garbled terms.
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Georgia
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