Evacuation Orders for Flooded Mississippi Towns
General Curtis Green of the Mississippi National Guard orders forcible evacuation of flooded towns including Vicksburg. A fleet of over 100 boats is ready to carry soldiers into the disaster area to remove residents who refuse to leave. He said authorities will not let people die from disease and privation.
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Memphis
Aville
Leland
Mississippi
Curtis T. Green
Issippi National Guard
Vicksburg
Chinese rifle exchange off Pes River sparks admiralty report
The U S S Peary and two British warships exchanged fire near the Pes River as Chinese forces fired on the ships. The British silenced the rifle fire and three people were prostrated by heat in New York amid an exceptionally hot April. Postmaster General New advocates air mail service for flood areas along the Mississippi and central rivers.
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United Press
London
New York
Weather Bureau
New
Mississip
United States
Wirl Fasts Sixty Three Days Ascoma Student
Desperate efforts to save Irene Gimbel a 26 year old Colorado Chiropractic University student in Denver continue as she remains in a coma after fasting sixty three days. Medical attempts over four days to resume nourishment failed and the case is now with the district attorney.
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United Press
Denver
Irene Gimbel
Colorado Chiropractic University
President Coolidge Heads to New York for U P Anniversary Dinner
President Coolidge will travel by special train to New York City to address the twentieth anniversary dinner of the United Press. The event is set for later today as the city prepares to host the president.
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New York City
U.P
New York
Ari
Coolidge
United Press
Mississippi Floods Deepens Across Seven States
At least 100 are dead with figures possibly doubling as the Mississippi River flood spreads, signaling crisis across seven states. Relief camps form as refugees congregate and Red Cross workers warn of rising disease danger and severe humanitarian need.
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SY United Press
Memphis
Red Cross
University Student Betty Green Earns Texas Honors
Betty Green of Bowie Texas was selected as delegate of the University of Texas Women's Athletic Association for the National Convention in New York. Her four year record includes Woman's Honor Council Orange Jackets Nuts membership president of the Texas Outing Club and president of the Women’s Athletic Association. She will graduate in June with Art and Sciences and plans to enter the Law School. she is a Kappa Delta member. Hat leaf of Jetluce is the new slogan to help dispose of surplus in Chicago.
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Kathryn Maddrey
Austin
Texas
Betty Green
Bowie
University of Texas Women’s Athletic Association
New York
Betty “Green
Women’s Athletic Association
Kappa Delta Sorority
Dale and Moore Face Court Action in Austin Trial
In Austin the Dale and Moore case is called as the state rests ready. Moore expected to go to trial first with jury selection likely to start mid afternoon. Both defendants present in the courtroom with witnesses R L Bobbitt and Rangers Hamer and Hickpran. The defense plans to move this afternoon to challenge the indictment as faulty.
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Dale
Moore
Austin
United Press Austin
Acefense
Ale
Geé
Moorett
Princess Mary Enjoys Family Life and Store Learning
London reports Princess Mary, daughter of King George, marked her birthday with family and royal relatives. Her public interest includes studying department store operations and talking with staff to learn how shops handle their budgets, while her automobile fashion trend drew attention. She is married to Viscount Lascelles and has two sons, George Henry Hort and Gerald David.
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United Press
London
Mary Viscountess Lax
England
Princes Mary
Mary
Viscount Lascelles
George Henry Ilort
Gerald David
Galveston Island Raised Since La Fitte Era
April 25. Galveston is raised higher above sea level than in Jean La Fitte's time. The sea wall project, costing 12 million dollars and seven miles long, has transformed the island. Since 1904 about 25 million cubic yards of earth have been moved to build up the city, with ongoing work to elevate and protect against Gulf storms.
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United Press
Galveston
Jean la Fitte
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Vicksburg Overflows With Delta Flood Refugees
Vicksburg, Mississippi receives hundreds of refugees from the Mississippi Delta. The city houses more than 5,000 people as trains and river boats bring new arrivals from Greenville and other flood areas. Many families cling to marooned homes despite evacuation efforts.
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Vicksburg
Mississippi River
Greenville
Mongolia sinks U-boat with one shot in Great War anniversary
United Press reports on April 25, 1917 that the American liner Mongolia sank a submarine with a single shot. The British admiralty notes 49 ships sunk by U-boats in the week ending April 22, the largest weekly total of the unrestricted campaign.
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Mongolia
British Admiralty
Number of People Start On The March Of Financial Prov
A fragmented note discusses a gradual savings plan with a bank. It mentions weekly growth, future success, and questions about delaying action. The text blends repeated phrases and unclear terms, offering little clear detail about people, dates, or organizations.
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Mons
Vss
Galveston Prepares Splash Day to Open Record Season
Galveston plans its biggest season with Splash Day starting May 1 ahead of the May 21 to 23 Pageant of Pulchritude. Seven European nations along with Cubs Canada and Mexico will send entrants for the event. Piers hotels and resorts have been prepared for a busy tourist season with a variety of entertainments anticipated for visitors.
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United Press
Galveston
Europe
Cubs
Canada
Mexico
Cits
Piers
Twoulevas Afes
Vurist
Moody warns extra session will focus on major measures
Governor Moody says the May 9 special session will not open floodgates for all requests and will limit submissions to major issues. He notes a flood of legislative requests and promises targeted actions, including reforms in criminal law and judicial terms amid a disorganized, fragmented scene.
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Gov. Moody
United Press
Austin
Moody
Red Cross Appeals for Bonham Aid to Mississippi Valley Sufferers
The Red Cross issues a broad appeal for Bonham residents to donate to flood relief in the Mississippi Valley and Rock Springs Texas. A Sunday collection at local churches brought the Rock Springs flood effort to $100 with a Bonham quota of $300, funds to be channeled through Mrs. L. K. Hargrove, local Red Cross treasurer.
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Red Cross
Bonham
Mississippi Valley
America
Rock Springs
Texas
Mississippi
Fist Baptist Church
First Christian Church
L. K. Hargrove
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