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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
4
A Shawneetown flood devastates the town as the Ohio River rose and the levee failed. Estimates place dead from 100 to 250 as houses floated away and all communication with the town ceased. Rescue boats set out as Mount Vernon reports 200 dead by 12:50 AM.
A Shawneetown flood disaster follows the levee break one mile above the town. The 20 foot levee failed after 6 0 pm Sunday, sweeping homes away and trapping residents on rooftops. Evacuation attempts were hindered by darkness and broken lines, with word only reaching Evansville by messenger and telegraph lines down.
Anglo-Egyptian forces conduct major reconnaissance 18 miles from Atbara, engaging about 500 dervishes at Mahmoud position amid heavy bush. British aims include base demands at Wei Hai Wei and broader diplomatic moves as other nations pursue Cuba and rail disruptions rise in Illinois.
A vintage health notice urges expectant mothers to use Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to boost endurance during pregnancy. It cites Mrs Nanuie Taylor of Lovelace Texas, claiming eight children and relief from female weakness after using the remedy. The ad invites readers to request a free copy of Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.
Autonomist cabinet in Havana appeals to Cuban insurgents to end fighting and unite for peace. Spain promises broader autonomy and will propose terms to the Cortes meeting soon, urging a united path to liberty amid the conflict.
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