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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1897
Page
2
The report highlights Mississippi as the hardest hit by flood conditions causing widespread damage in farms and improvements with funds estimated at 65 million dollars. The article notes the impact on agricultural land and infrastructure across the state.
The Department of Agriculture released a statement on submerged Mississippi Valley districts south of Cairo based on a weather bureau chart dated April 5. It notes about 15,800 square miles flooded on April 6, with 379,685 people and about 39,500 farms affected across five states. Field conditions, river levels, and levee actions are described across Cairo, Memphis, New Orleans, Vicksburg and other locales, with the Mississippi and Ohio rivers showing varied rises and falls. Willis L. Moore, Chief of the Weather Bureau.
Dubuque Iowa April 11 The Mississippi River continues to rise with the stage reaching new heights as flood conditions worsen across the basin. Officials warn of increasing overflow threats along riverfront communities and urge precautionary measures for residents.
The report estimates 18 500 in Mississippi 10 000 in Arkansas and similar in Missouri and Tennessee. Farms cover about 3 800 000 acres valued near 65 million dollars with 2 009 000 acres improved. Mississippi holds the largest stake with nearly 12 million in agricultural investment.
Reports from the delta say floodwaters are receding slowly. In Greenville the river and backwater are stationary while Lula shows improvement. Government aid and army officers prepare to distribute provisions as rail workers repair washouts. Aims to clear by May 1 with potential steady soil enrichment. River falls at Memphis as Vicksburg area rises.
Weather Bureau map dated April 10 notes flood water returning to the Mississippi through the Yazoo and Miliken's Landing in western Mississippi. It warns that rising strain on Louisiana levees opposite Yazoo flood areas could breach and flood northern Louisiana again this year. Heroic levee work in northern Tourelana aims to hold.
The islands in front of the city are submerged by rising tides, leaving shoreline areas flooded and prompting authorities to assess damage and plan coastal protection. Authorities urge residents to avoid affected quays and monitor official briefings for evacuation updates.
Five miles northwest of Mt Vernon a woman's head was found on a public road. The body, 200 yards away, was badly decomposed and unrecognizable. Inquest tests imply the victim was a Carmi Illinois woman who planned to go to St Louis last November. A suspect is believed to have fled the country around the disappearance date.
Most Somerville churches joined in a joint effort during morning and evening services to aid the hospital. About 3000 was collected with varying donations from churches including Day Street Congregational West Somerville Baptist St Catherine s Catholic and others. Leaders urged continued generosity and the pastor at St Catherine s called for swelling contributions.
Lizzie Hayward age 28 of 89 Appleton Street fell from doorsteps at 200 Columbus Avenue around 10 30 last evening a distance of about seven feet and cut her head and nose She was taken to City Hospital.
Sales reported by Wilson W Fay and Co show activity in mining and related ventures. The list includes 200 Geyser, 300 Geyser Mining, 1000 Boston and Cripple Creek, Am Elec Heating, Vose Edge Kings, Mobile Gibson, Bonanza Devel, Pioneer Gold, Summit Br RR, Old Glory Gold, Cor Wire Fastening, and other entries with varying figures.
Private detective C F Coates tracked and arrested Joseph Bowden in Hartford for the Lenox Street killing of Fred Woolfun alias Fred Hoffman. Bowden, 48, allegedly hired Woolfun and killed him after a racial dispute, later admitting guilt to investigators. Bowden awaits transfer to Boston for manslaughter charges.
A local political upheaval centers on ward bosses and city contracts. The Municipal League watches as reports claim real estate tied to J R Mulrey is in the city name while purchases occur under wives' titles.
The Gaelic reached San Francisco after crossing the Pacific with the Chinese minister Woo Ting Fong aboard. The ship flew the yellow flag in his honor and he and his entourage filled most staterooms. Honolulu stop gave him time to tour the city and observe local life. Chinese factions See Yups and Sam ups are mentioned as unsettled.
A Daily Mail despatch from Cape Town cites Het Dagblad saying Transvaal leaders openly declare war with England as inevitable and ready to carry it up to Table Bay.
In Charlestown Division 15 police raided a rear 3805 Medford street location. Pa trolman Allen peered into the second story window and officers seized a full gaming outfit and cash. Arrests include William Eagan William Carney Joseph Riley Patrick Sheehan. others James Fidler Isaac Kadetskey James Fitzgerald Patrick Finn.
Remains of ex Senator Voorhees will be escorted from Washington to Indiana. In Indianapolis the body will lie in state at the capitol. Services are at St John Episcopal Church noon tomorrow. The body then goes to Terre Haute and the family departs on the Chesapeake and Ohio at 2 30. Honorary pallbearers include Morrill Turpie J K Jones Wilson Cullom Butler Weldon and Richard J Bright.
Struck by her husband Joseph Fassonelli of Brooklyn with an axe last night leaving his wife wounded and hospitalized with little chance of recovery. He knocked her unconscious and attempted to strangle her with a towel, police report says.
An advertisement lists diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks manicure sets and banquet lamps available on instalments. Orders by mail or telephone receive prompt attention from The American Wringer Company Broadway extension Boston successor Met Manty Co.
A veteran city league figure discusses past corruption tied to Mayor Matthews and the Quin cy era. He criticizes municipal morals, supports a bottom‑to‑top inquiry, and urges witnesses like John J. Nawn or Mulrey to expose leading figures. The piece details fraud schemes in Ward 17 and calls for strong investigations.
A Roxbury man Mr Charles J Kidney recounts alleged frauds in Ward 17 paving and city hall links. He accuses a powerful figure of corruption, describes Nawn as misled by a stronger man, and cites lavish living despite low public salaries. He notes a salaried City Hall position connected to the case.
Captain-General Weyler and staff reach Placetas from Sancti Spiritus via Cienfuegos and Cruces. Gasco also arrives. Spaniards skirmish with Cuban forces at Moratito plantation near Porrotto and Guillén. Cuban losses reported at 15 dead, Spanish 12 wounded. In Matanzas, Cubans 35 killed. Spaniards 5 killed and 12 wounded. Prisoners released: Jose Gonzales Curbelo, a naturalized American, and Englishman Joseph Bofill granted release to leave the island.
The Millstream eight of Chelsea started preliminary practice on a two mile Chelsea Creek course. The crew lists P Noone, I Higgins, George Menensia, T McLaughlin, John Golden, P Lyons, Thomas Mahoney, Joseph McLaughlin as members with H R Delano coaching.
A morning brawl at the Jim Blaine House in Rye ends after a lively dog fight with a melee among men. Bottles used, several seriously injured, a physician called, and officials plan to hush the incident to avoid arrests and close the establishment.
An armed Greek force led by ex-officers and Macedonian chiefs crossed the frontier from Koniskos toward Schulk with 3009 pounds of gold. They wore Ethnike Hetairia insignia and pledged to aid subjugated Asia Minor populations, while invoking liberty or death. Two Greek leaders and three Italians reportedly died as the attack began.
In a April 11 note to ambassadors from Constantinople, officials describe Turkish concerns over frontier raiders and Greek “Regulars” operating near the border, framing the issue as a renewed state-of-war warning.
A second armed group, likely led by Macedonian Sinsinikos, crossed the frontier near Karya with a similar oath and mission. Greek authorities deny details while a AP interview links the pan Hellenic league to a broader push for Crete Epirus Macedonia and Thrace independence. A Valona panic followed rumors of Greek warships and Bashi-Bazouks mobilized nearby.
The Greek Crown Prince Constantine, commander-in-chief, told a Larissa interview he is ready to wage war if needed. He praised his troops, insisted he will not hasten action, and denounced unauthorized Greek incursions into Turkish territory as against policy and neutrality laws.
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