River Flood Wreaks Havoc as Levees Fail Across Kentucky and Tennessee
Memphis April 6 A mighty wall of water sweeps through Frilton county Kentucky and Lake county Tennessee forcing residents to flee. Reelfoot levee holds but the rising flood endangers the region as workers scramble to communicate with isolated villages and brace for further breaches.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
N. Killough
St. Francis Levee
Clark Smith
United States Army
Reelfoot
Frilton County
Lake County
Tennesane
Reelfoot Lowlands Flooded Across Tennessee Basin
Tiptonville Tennessee April 6 refugees from the Reelfoot Lake district gathered at Ridgles. Practically all livestock on the lowlands drowned as floodwaters spread. Reports say two refugee children were lost while fleeing after levee breaks near Hickman Kentucky. The levee breach near Hickman was not yet rising here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiptonville
Tenn
Reelfoot Lake District
Ridgles
Reelfoot
Hickman
Moving Pictures Used to Encourage Immigration
An April Woman's Home Companion article outlines moving pictures as educational tools. Reports show teachers, clubs, and theaters using film to teach literature, geography, civic duties, and public health, with state and local groups promoting immigration and social welfare through screenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April Woman's Home Companion
Wakefield
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Florence
Colorado
Chorat Picture
Elvies
Tegumaeh
Nebraska
Lyric Theatre
Civic Norte
Broung
Grewhorn Yond
Citi
Tarrant County Mostical Society
Fort Worth
Texas
New York State Board of Charities
Caniny
Haywood Didn't Appear in Passaic Today
Paxasi New Jersey April 6 There was no repetition of yesterday's silk workers strike disorders this morning. Special Deputy Sheriff Fleming was arrested and sentenced to one day in jail for assault during yesterday's demonstration. William D Huysnod, I W W organizer once listed for arrest on sight, did not appear in the district this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxasi
N. J
Spevia
Fleming
William D. Huysnod
Industrial Workers of the World
Compromise On Ten Per Cent Wage Increase
Lowell Apr 1 News of an early settlement in the Lowell cotton cloth industry emerges as Tremont and Suffolle mill agents show willingness to consider a ten percent wage increase. Some plants reject the demand while others expect further talks next week between agents and workers. Strikes and picketing continue at several mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mata
Massachusetts
Tremont
English Miners Returning to Work
In Lande on April 6o, reports cite renewed movement of English miners returning to pits amid union tensions. Expected general meeting of the miners federation may push for further wage or work policy changes as little progress is seen. Disorder occurred at collieries when non unionists tried to block the restart. the miners' fund shows a large decline of 81,020,100 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lande
Kingdon
Shester
Harry T. Beach Dead A Amherst Baseball Star
Burlington mourns Harry T. Beach 27 former Amherst College baseball strongman and third baseman for Health meres team of the Eastern league dies of diabetes at home after months of illness. He starred in local high school athletics and basketball, graduated Amherst in 1907, later joined the Chic Baltimore organization before leaving baseball for business in Minneapolis. Funeral Monday afternoon with burial at Easley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tenebout Beach
Amherst College
Healthmere
Luyan
Aml
W. Whitcount
Alberti
A. If. Beaeh
Beaeh
Fontul
Amherst
Chic Balthoore
Old Pratt Homestead House Fire Destroys Historic 100-Year Structure
A fire destroyed the Pratt homestead near Gove New York, a nearly century old residence tied to George B. Pratt, son of Standard Oil heir. Building and contents valued around 50 000. Firefighters failed to save the structure due to water supply issues. Mr Pratt started planning a new 100 000 home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filen Gove
N.Y
Pratt
George B. Pratt
Chiles Pratt
Standard Oil
Pratts
Canadian swimmers set two records in Montreal event
George Hodgson broke two Canadian records during the Candia championship at the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association. He won the 108 and 40 yard events in remarkable times, finishing ahead with a record pace of 2 minutes 5 seconds, and also topped his 60 yard heat in 1 minute 2.5 seconds. Heigsen won his 10 yard heat in an easy 1 minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atreal
George Hodgson
Montreal Amateur Athletic Association
Molimoeeon Tha Dette
Heigsen
Yarth
Nichols confession leads to theft charge in Dartmouth case
Seth P. Nichols, who falsely confessed to the murder of Dr. Tieren Knabe in Indianapolis, was indicted for grand larceny by the grand jury. The goods are alleged stolen from his brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Knabe
Boston
Seth P. Nichols
Dartemouth
Tieren Knabe
Indianapolis
Gond Fury
Tuitay
Goode
Stalin
Groveton Tavern Fire Injures Some Evacuees
Fire at the Groveton tavern, the town’s largest hotel, destroyed the building. All guests escaped safely though several employees faced difficulty. a waitress leaped from an upper story window but survived. Estimated loss about 10,000 dollars with partial insurance. The cause remains undetermined.
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Groveton
N. T
Groveton Tavern
Ae Ord
Fire wipes out Salem knitting mill in New Jersey
A large blaze in Salem New Jersey completely destroyed the LB Sheppard knitting mill causing an estimated 100000 dollars in losses. Fire fighting units from Bert Mott Army Post aided efforts to protect the town from widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Noh
Jorday, Wich
LB. Sheppard
Bert Mott Army Post
Race riots feared in West Virginia mining towns
Fayetteville West Virginia April 6 Deputies and all available men are being sworn in at Martingboomen and Cannellon mining communities near here where race riots are feared between American and local miners. The bitterness stems from the murder of Washington Bost who was killed three days ago. Governor Ginsscock has asked to have the militia ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
W.va
Martingboomen
Cannellon
Here
Washington Bost Wiel Bank Ians
Eliot
Ginsscock
Big Timber Land Deal Across Windham and Bennington
April 6 report details a timber land transfer valued well over 20 000 in Windham and Bennington counties. Doeetield Lumber Company sells to New England Hardwood Company along with Summerset Land Company lands in Stratton Somerset and nearby routes. 25 year cutting rights commence 1912 with plans to extract at least 700 000 feet. Gardner T. Jones of Boston is noted in the timber expansion plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trattleboro
Windham
Bennington
Doeetield Lumber Company
New Figland Hardwood Company
Hantwood Timber
Readebero
Whitingham
Wits Iruington
Searstarg
Somerset
Stratton
New England
Mountain Mile
Ute
Gardier T. Jones
Jones Hontwoot Company
Boston
Walkers Quarrymen Agree to Resume Work in Milford
Milford Mass April about 490 granite quarrymen who struck last Monday will return to work at the quarries of Guy M Walker. Mr Walker agrees to advance the wages of derrickmen from two to six cents an hour. Engineers will receive 81 8 for 45 hours work instead of 17 for 8 hours. The Saturday half hour to be operative the entire year. Lahore will be paid 25 cents an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mass
Guy M. Walker
Walker
Lahore
To Build Brattleboro Line Depot Work Begins
Brattleboro wires April 6 report that construction on the Hinsdale to Brattleboro railroad begins at once. A New York firm won the contract and preparations are under way. The line runs from Hinsdale to South Vernon about two miles, then toward the river crossing below Brattleboro. One track will be built at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Thinsdale
New York
South Vernon
Hinsdale
Car Hits Team On Main Street Collision Injures None
An afternoon accident on North Main Street near Merchant Street caused a scene when a team drawn by an Italian driver was struck by a Washington Street electric car. The impact shattered a light in front of the streetcar and knocked several spokes from a wagon wheel, but no one was reported injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Merchant Street
Washington Street
State to Take Hold Grand Jury to Indict Carlyle
Grand Jury to convene in Chittenden county on Thursday April 11 to consider indicting Matthew Carlyle the enlisted soldier convicted in United States court for the Fox murder and sentenced to life in the Atlanta federal prison. Officials say the state aims to preclude Carlyle from ever gaining liberty by federal release while an additional murder charge looms. State's Attorney Shaw and Attorney-General Langentak liaised with authorities to determine likely outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlington
Matthew Carlyle
Andrew
Vox
Ethan Allenstad
United Stattes Court
Lfe
Atlanta
Chittenden County
Fox
Carelyfe
Tate
Carlyln
Carlyle
United States
H. BR. Shaw
Langent
Carlyle Weld
Trian
Roosevelt Rally Before Convention In Montpelier Armory
A Roosevelt rally is planned for next Tuesday evening at the Montpelier armory. Speakers include Cathy of New York City and others as delegates prepare for the Republican national convention in Chicago. Ticketed admission for delegates, roll call voting by county, and printed ballots are described as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Conventina
Dilygama Anul
Arrests From St Johnsbury Include Drunken Allegations
In St Johnsbury area on April 6 Storton Hayes of Whitefield and Rabel Giservaier of Waterford were arrested in Woodville linked to a winter trip on Lawrence farm and a drunken disturbance. Victor Lawriner’s complaint led to William Blodgett of Waterland being charged with selling liquor without a license. Bridgett admitted to bail for June court. Lawrenin and Hoyt Hayes sent for county court. Hugh Kelley and Frank Smith jailed for vagranter sentences. Dan Brooks held on forged check charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johnsbury
Storton Hayes
Whitefield
Rabel Giservaier
Waterford
Woodeville
X. HL
Lawrence Farm
Lawpetion Farm
Victor Lawriner
William Blodgett
Waterland
David E. Porter
St. Jownsbury
Bridgett
Bihet Lawrenin
Hoxtay Hayes
Toe Tait
Kall
Brooks
Lawsuit Ends With 2500 Dollar Award In Slander Case
In Chicago in April a jury awarded Miss Esther Merey 2500 dollars after she sued for 100000 dollars claiming slander against Miss Marion Talbot dean of the college at the university. The record notes dvcarded misreading but confirms the verdict and names the two women and the institution involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Merry
Dean Talbot
Chicago University
Chicago
Esther Merey
Marion Talbot
College of the University At
Chicas
Mise Merry Hail
Pio
Clerks and Merchants Mull Bill In Conference
Clerks and merchants union committees met after a two hour morning session to review a bill agreed upon last night. They adjourned to await a call from their respective groups and planned to resume talks tonight with hopes of a Monday work resumption. The clerks committee included Parker, Kager, and Ariola. merchants' panel listed Ladd, Tilden, and Chwena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerks' Union
Gerke
Merchanite’ Association
Clerks’ Union
eGart
Hotliche
Endel
Jon Wee
Thomas Parker
W. J Kager
John Ariola
Homer C. Ladd
George N. Tilden
Chwena
Rail washout delays Green Mountain Express near Montpelier
The Green Mountain Express to Barre was three hours late after a washout west of East Montpelier. An eight foot culvert failure, swollen ice and debris blocked the track and a hole under the rails formed. Section crews repaired the break and a short train from Montpelier reached Barre by lunch hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gree Mountain Express
Barra
Bart Montpelier
Jeeer
Laont Te Montpelier
Montpelier
Enat Montpelier
East Montpelier
Lust
Boure
Barre
St O’eloek
Plea Entered in County Court for Highland Springs Contraband
Through his counsel K A Hoar Celestine Abiat ti pleaded guilty to a charge of lying before Judge I W Scotti a and was continued for sentence until April 20. States Attorney Wand farver prosecuted. Abintti's arrest stemmed from a raid at Highland Springs last Saturday evening where officers found a salt turret of contraband ale. Forfeiture of the goods and payment of costs were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Hoar
Rity Court
Celestine Abiatti
I. W. Scottia
Fh Wand Farver
Abintti
Big House
Highland Springs
Costa
Convicted of Arson in St Albans Jury Finds Long Guilty
In St Albans Aprila the jury in the state v William Long a colored man charged with burning a barn belonging to Deputy Sheriff John Allseal returned a guilty verdict after an all night deliberation. The case follows other recent prosecutions raising questions about the state’s attorney's thoroughness. The Barree court also handles the Montgomery case the deer killing allegation drawing attention. George Giles treasurer of the Trimuret Theatre Co of Boston was in Barre arranging to bring vaudeville shows to the opera house managed by Hoban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans
Aprila
William Long
John B. Allseal
J. M. Howan
Rancoma Chaplin
Montgomery
Hegel
Barre Opera House
George Giles
Farview Casualty Co Heads Vermont Accident Premiums
The preliminary report of Vermont’s insurers shows Farview Casualty Co of Barre leading in accident premiums for 1911. The Barre company saw the largest gain in premiums since 1910, amid growth since relocating in August 1900. Home offices are in Barre with local representatives in Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verview Insualty Company
Vermont
Duree Company
Farview Casualty Company
Barre
Farview Cannalty Company
Stantas — Sinorar
Tonite Bavings Hawk
Mowars
Campbell
Hell Block
Died After Quarry Accident in Williams Town
Fred DeNicola a young Williams town quarryman died at City Hospital shortly after 4 PM yesterday following an accident at the tenday forenoon quarry. Doctors operated to relieve pressure on the brain. skull fracture and elbow injury noted. A funeral is expected in Williamstown with services at St Sylvester and Catholic rites in Graniteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeNicola
Williamstown
SM. W. Whiteotsb
East Barre
WeNinwla
Ynee
Bel Beil
Wwepital
Froital
Bedi
Ancien Posten
Aren
Huxeille
Varied Celebration Marks Pythias Twenty First Birthday
A Varied celebration at Wicitla for Wicitla edge Pythias lodge marks its twentieth anniversary with opening ceremony at Traeboek and a reading by a noted monologist. Edwin Frye entertained with poems and selections from David Harum and Trip to Laughtened, drawing praise from the audience. Riley's orchestra provided music, and a complimentary banquet followed in the Masonic hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicitla Edge
Bargghite
Pythias
Tra'eboek
Montpe Vie Langues
N. Heennet
Masons
Agai Weil
Riley
Edwin I
Barenu
Biston
David Harum
Frye
Sol Smith Russell
Biehart Mansfield
Joseph Jefferson
Ron Sothern
Mtr
Brye
Danergy
Euinher
Eirda
Geveral
W. A. Drew
Plumbers Install Officers At Union Meeting
At the remilar meeting of the Plumber s union officers elected for the following year were installed. Dresden Jai Oarricks was named vice president James McLeod became recording secretary Fred Stewie treasurer Wille was made sentinel Albert ee was noted in the install list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbereaml Strathiitters Union
North Beling
Lnst
Followes Dresden
Jai Oarricks
Janes McLeod
Fred Stewie
Aint Financial
Srete Wille
Albert Ee
Honors at Goddard College Commencement Ceremony
Second honor went to Miss Avis Kier at Craftsbury and Miss Goldie Hawes led a record art class. The ceremony announced scholarship winners, prizes, and speaker selections with several students receiving honors and future oration duties. Trustees reshaped committees as leadership notes emerged from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avis Kier
Craftsbury
Goldie Hawers
Palmer Denno Wedding in Mattoon Massachusetts
A very pretty wedding took place at the Holy of Mr and Mrs Joseph AL Henne at 404 Mlonsont Street Matton MA on a Wednesday evening in April when Miss Ky a Meeindis Denn united in marriage to Weston Henry Palmer of Everett MA The ceremony was performed by W A Kinzie pastor of a Baptist church at Lyon MA with a double ring ceremony The room was decorated with alabaster lilies and an arch of anilax The bride wore white lace net with blue roses The bridesmaid wore white embroidered net over blue tisu The groom is a salesmen for the Gurney Heater Co of Boston MA The couple reside in Terre until two years ago then moved to Massachusetts The reception followed with gifts and congratulations and a large attendance from family and friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph AL Henne
Mlonsont Street
Matton
Maes
Widnnesday
Mise Kya Meeindis Denn
Weston Henry Palmer
Everitt
W. A. Kinzie
Lyon
Mass
Clara Palmer
Mendelasolin
Enteral
Emma Mariel
Mas Sewall
Mildred Lavegren
Ertrude Tolmer
Steller
Misa Elsie Manning
Ethel Denna
Walter Harvey
Theo
Heile
Mont Manning
Meachment
Alfred Morey
Melford
Masa
Cosin
Mabel Cate
Stevens
Rity
Terre
Masterhusetts
Tope White
Youtsig
Everett Amd
Gurney Heater Co
Boston
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Passaic
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Poerats
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Nichols
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West Virginia
Millitia Ready
BIG Timber
Brattleboro Line
Roosevelt
Green Mountain Express
Parview Casualty CO. OF
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Lodge
Job Carrick
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Goddard
Clayton Spencer
Elikpel
Harte
Avie Kier
Crastebury
Collie Hawes
Ophet
Mrophoeiea
Allen Templeston
Minion Daly
Northfield
the Craig
Westmoreland
Awl Voy Martin
Rochester
Ae Ag
Karnes
Reb Hewitt
South Tassalion
Alvin Association
da Wo E
Shipmian
Rey
Stanley G
Spear of Dexter
Aja Association
Charles A. Darfing
Wad of Trustees
A. AL Fay AD
Barwell
H. AL Tattle
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Everett
Mase
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