Floods Reach Vast Areas as Rivers Rise Across States
Sioux City reports flood waters from the Floyd and Missouri rivers rising rapidly with towns like Westfield and Hinton under water. Bridges collapse, railroad lines fail, and livestock die as Des Moines, Cumberland, and Milwaukee valley regions flood. A farmer named Watson drowns near Hinton while others flee rising waters. trains halted and ashore communities brace for ongoing deluge.
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Flood Drowns Two Negroes in Arkansas Bottoms
Mes terns Arkansas flood toll rises as two Black men drown in Fifteen Mile bayou near Marion. River nears 38 feet. Memphis rainfall totals surge. Rescue boats run nonstop, refugees ferried inland with goods. Levees feared overtopped as upper valley floods worsen. Relief gifts from individuals and firms bolster aid for newcomers.
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Sharkey Anxious to Fight In New York Spin
March 20 report notes Tom Sharkey deposits 2500 for a Maher bout. Maher’s manager Quinn says Sharkey must place funds with a reputable New York newspaper or with Parson Davies or Al Smith and the purse of 10000 will be offered to any legitimate club within 12 hours. If no Sharkey match, Maher seeks Jos Goddard on same terms. Vasson note not ordering departure but says not to block admiral proclamations. Edward Gibbons and Jack Perry spar at Banner club. Perry lands a blow to Gibbons heart, who dies within thirty minutes.
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No Delay in the House as Tariff Debates Begin
Stormy Friday session in the House, with Republican leaders pushing through sundry civil and general deficiency bills. Dingley’s tariff report warned of a $203 million revenue shortfall over four years and urged duties to fund government while protecting industries amid post 1890 to 1898 tariff comparisons. Senate opened with bill introductions and executive sessions. Nebraska City primaries backed Stahlhut faction, affirming supreme court’s mayoral impeachment reversal.
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