Destructive Waters Threaten Planters as Floods Grow
Nashville reports say conditions worsen with 87 bodies recovered and many feared drowned. Coosa river 11 feet above low water while Tombigbee rises an inch per hour and Tennessee river nears levees. Railroads disrupted and flood spreads through Sumter Greene Pickens counties. 40 negro families missing. Carpenters rush to build boats for a potential overflow.
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Nashville
Tenn
Coosa
Tombigbee
Tennessee
Alabama Southern
Georgia Pacific
Columbus
Nto Sumter
Greene
Pickens
Alabama
Mississippi
Poverty and flood ruin in Columpus Mississippi area
A Mississippi flood devastates Columpus with extensive property loss and a growing death toll, mostly among Black residents. Relief efforts include 1000 tents requested from the Federal government, aid from local institutions, and railways planning temporary track work to West Point.
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Columpus
Miss
State Industrial Institute
Georgia Pacific
Mobile
Ohio Railways
This Place
West Point
River Tombigbee Flood Reaches 10 Miles Wide
Jacason Mississippi April 13 The Tombigbee river remains high with 125 drowned and more bodies likely to be found as waters fall. The river spans upward of 10 miles in places, submerging mounds and sweeping away many houses. Water recedes in the Big Black as crops and planting efforts are ruined.
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Jacason
Miss
Tombigbee
Black
Arkansas Rivers Rise Prompting Temporary Flood Overflows
Reports from across Arkansas indicate rivers are rising rapidly and temporary overflows are possible. White River is higher than in two years and the Arkansas River is rising quickly, while trains remain delayed by washouts from the prior week.
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Tatree Rock
Ark
White River
Arkansas
Flooding rises on Tombigbee at Demopolis and isolates towns
The Tombigbee river at Demopolis Alabama is rising six inches per hour with water covering vast owlands and corn cotton fields. West Point Mississippi is islanded, rail lines and bridges washed out, trains diverted via Meriden. Many stock lost and hotels filled with waterbound travelers as the flood threatens prior records.
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Mosixe
Ala
Tombigbee
Demopolis
Alabama & Great Southern Railway
Epes
Eastennessee
Meriden
Miss
West Point
Mobile
Mobile & Ohio
Flood Devastation Strikes Tombigbee Valley Aiding Mississippi Sufferers
Report from Col. Richard M. Levy in West Point describes the Tombigbee overflow in Lowndes County Mississippi. Thousands displaced and deprived of belongings face death without rapid relief as cabins stock and crops are swept away along a 60 mile stretch. Local authorities lack means to aid the affected poor and black residents near Columbus and West Point.
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Loundes County
Mississippi
Columbus
West Point
Richard M. Levy
Weat Point
Missisippi
Globe Office
Boston
Ghersteviz
Tombigbee Valley
Desperate Flood Aid Urges Citywide Help
A flood emergency prompts appeals from Columbus Aberdeen and West Point residents for relief. Many suffer without food or shelter while donations arrive from Boston as people rally to assist, with organizer staying at 299 Devonshire to share disaster details.
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Columbus
Aberdeen
West Point
Boston
Devonshire
Blizzard Rages in the West with Severe Lake Winds
Cuicano reports a storm over the western region with northeast winds driving heavy seas on the lake. A 60 mile gale develops, delaying Illinois Central trains, pounding the Ivanhoe, and halting departures of grain and lumber fleets. Snow and rain sweep Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Iowa as telegraph lines fail.
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Cuicano
Illinois Central Road
Brea
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Cattle Kill From Ground Poison Plains Idaho
In Payette valley Idaho spring cattle losses soar with 2000 cattle dead in a week and 800 carcasses in a half mile radius. Veterinary surgeons cannot prescribe an antidote as mineral poison pervades the grasslands. Other parts of the state report similarly heavy losses.
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Bors Crry
Ida
Payette Valley
Fire destroys Winter's Art Lithographing plant in Springfield
A 12:40 am blaze swept through the Winter's Art Lithographing Company three story plant in Springfield W. origin traced to a stock room of oil and inks. Total loss estimates run 76 000 with 40 000 in stock and finished work 10 000 on buildings 25 000 on machinery and insurance 5 000 on building 20 000 on stock and 25 000 on machinery.
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Springfield
Art
Driving Out Negroes in Texas White League Meet
Dallas April 12 delegates arrive for the White Republican League of Texas convention. The league aims to “respectable” Republicans by drawing the color line and pushing black voters toward the Democratic party. White leaguers claim Republican officeholders courted the black vote, harming the party, and predict Texas could go Republican if black voters join Democrats within five years. An estimated 500 to 600 delegates are expected.
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Dallas
Tex
Republican League of Texas
Oi Hey
Texas
Fire Bugs and Anarchists Nabbed in Brooklyn Case
Brooklyn police uncover a band of firebugs and anarchists. Two men jailed with one accomplice confessing to detailed fires in the current year. The ring leader was arrested last night and implicated others. Fire scenes at 29 Meserole Street, March 29, left furniture damaged and insurers tied to the case.
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New York
Brooklyn
Raymond St
John Gude
Meserole St
Ramee Thai
Lewis
Steinbrenner
Guardian Company
Hermann
Albrei
Campbe
Dispute Over Bait Rights In Parliament Debate
The Evening Telegram reports Mr Morine accused Mr Bond of bartering away Canadian fishermen’s bait rights during a legislature debate. Bond denied the charge, wiring to the U S secretary for confirmation. Pauncefote and Sir Charles Tupper are referenced in the dispute with Blaine quoted.
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Joan’s
N. F
Morine
Charles Upper
Bond
United States
Sir Charles Tupper
Tupper and
Pauncefote
Tupper
Boxrp
Blaine
Navy Debate in House Over Unfunded Naval Expansion
In Washington on April 16, Mr. Holman sparred with Mr. Boutelle in committee on naval appropriations. Holman questioned the need for a larger navy and argued economy while Boutelle defended swift shipbuilding and strategic deterrence amid broad parliamentary debate.
Petition Drives Deepening Boston Harbor Channel
A Boston steamship group petitioned Congressman Andrew to deepen the main Boston harbor ship channel to 30 feet and widen to 1000 feet. The request arrived after the river and harbor bill was finished, and House rules require chief of engineers endorsement before adding new projects. Andrew pressed the committee to seek a chief of engineers survey and report so the amendment could be included in the Senate bill if timely.
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Washington
Congressman Andrew
Boston
Andrew
House
Senate
Chief of Engineers
Reform in Civil Service Inquiry Delayed By Absence
A Baltimore post office investigation resolution, proposed by Mr. Richardson, was taken up by the rules committee but postponed until Mr Reed can attend. Mr. Burrows said he wants Reed present for action. Mayor Hayes of Lynn resigns duties to rest. Secretary orders revenue steamers Rush and Beng to Port Towns end for orders amid pelagic sealing talks with Britain.
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Wasuington
Committee On
Richardson
Tennessee
Andrew
Baltimore
Burrows
Reed
F. B. Hayes
Lynn
Washion
Secretary of the Treasury
Rush
Beng
San Francisco
Port Townsend
United States
Great Britan
Pélagie
Bearing Sea
Famine in Georgia Haunts Exposition Mills District
Atlanta reports from the Evening Journal describe pestilence and famine in the Exposition mills factory district just inside the city limits. Suffering families crowd one and two room huts with pneumonia fever measles and starvation as death looms without fuel food or water.
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Atlanta
Evening Journal of
Exposition Mills
Marietta Et Car
Pope Extradited After Six Weeks Legal Struggle
Robert Pope was extradited from Canada to Laconia New Hampshire after a six weeks legal fight with Montreal officials. He stole 100 from Jacob Moulton of Sanbornton. about 700 of the sum was recovered. He was brought to the county jail by Chief of Police Guay.
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Laconia
N. H
Montreal
Peaslee
Robert Pope
Jacob Moulton
Sanbornton Astea
Pope
Canada
Guay
Tokyo Fire Destroys Thousands of Homes in Citywide Blaze
Reports from Tokyo describe a catastrophic blaze in the old city section destroying about 6000 houses and leaving thousands homeless. Fire and police departments contained damage to the newer areas as natives rushed to save belongings, many perishing in the flames.
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London
Japan
Tokio
Tramps Battle Police Around Newark Freight Depot
A clash at the Pennsylvania railroad Newark freight depot left tramp Peter Graums badly wounded. Police and detectives cornered the tramps after a nighttime pursuit and a volley, with several officers and the tramps wounded before the standoff broke. Graums escaped briefly but was recaptured.
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New Yor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newark
Peter Graums
Hadenly
Reie Rae
Wounde
Defenere
Stamper
Fighteon
World’s Fair loan debated by House committee
Gen St Clair Francis W Breed of Massachusetts and Judge Harris urged a government loan of 7 million dollars to back the world exposition. They argued the local corporation must fund power machinery lighting and public comfort while 18 million would be needed pre opening, beyond the initial 10 million.
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Holman
Great Britain
Europe
Mr. Boutefle
Mr. Holman
Mr. Boutelle
Lake Erie
Perry
Mexico
Maximillian
France
Italy
England
Austria
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Sheridan
Rio Grande
Boutelle
Indiana
Olman
United
America
Sr. Fellows
New York
Jones
Bainides
Decatur
Hull
Arragut
Watson
Georgia
Massachusetts
Stans
Turkey
Greece
Chili
Perpln
China
Germany
Ir. Baker
Kansas
Toa
Gen. St. Clair
Francis W. Breed
Judge Harris
Virginia
House
St. Clair
Board of Managers
Cnory
Chicago
Illinois
Breed
Harris
Boston Praised Over New York in Yacht Club Talk
General Paine conversed with a party of yachtsmen at the New York Yacht Club and compared cities noting Boston as superior to New York. Commodore Gerry agreed with a peculiar smile.
London Writers' Club Opens for Women Writers
The Writers' Club in London opens formally as a center for women in literary or journalistic work. It offers silent writing spaces access to newspapers and a place to meet peers and follow current trends.
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Writers’ Club
London
Cattlemen Invasion Sparks Desperate Frontier Fight
Reports from Burrato Wy dated April 13 describe a raid by armed cattlemen on the T. A. ranch near Buffalo. Nate Champion and Dick Ray were found dead after a daylong siege, as rustlers and local posse pursued both sides amid growing militia mobilization.
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Burrato Wy
T. A. Ranch
Buffalo
Douglas
Shertiff Angus
Johnson County
Casper
Smithy
North Fork
Powder Rivers
Angus
K. C
Troops Sent to Wyoming Rift After Cattlemen Rustlers Clash
Governor Barber reported to President Harrison that a U S Army force would go to Wyoming to aid local authorities in restoring peace amid the cattlemen rustlers dispute. Troops from Fort McKinney joined sheriff and guards at the T A ranch, with limited injuries and plans to turn offenders over to state authorities.
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Cheyenne,wy
Barber
Harrison
United States
Wyoming
Fort McKinney
Denver
Col
Buffalo
United States Cavalry
T. A. Ranch
van Horn
Iis
Porn
van Horne
Omaha
Ray
Champion
Cattlemen Fight Rustlers In Powder River War
A Gruterrer Wyoming cattleman reports continuing combat against rustlers near Powder River. He travels toward Gillette seeking reinforcements and says the conflict will continue until rustlers are driven from Wyoming. The front remains tense with both sides securing positions awaiting battle.
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Gruterrer
Wyo
Powder River
Gillette
Wyoming
Burlington Stage
Tisdale Ranch
Greatly Stirred Up Sheriff Kill 28 Men
Riverside reports Sheriff Angus deputies attacked an invading force at Caster Wyoming killing 28 of the attackers and 18 of the sheriff’s men. Great excitement grips the town as reporters fear to approach the scene while armed forces may strike again.
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Wyoming
Caster
Wyo
Riverside
Angus
Powder River Clash Kills Rustlers Near Antelope Springs
Report from Douglas Wyoming details fatalities in a Powder River fight between stockmen and rustlers. Nate Champion and an associate were killed on Powder River while rustlers flee toward safer territory near Antelope Springs thirty miles from Douglas. News confirms no stockmen casualties at Boneally’s departure.
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Col
Douglas
Catlemen
Rustlers
Kid Donnelly
Powder River Crossing
Antelope Springs
Casper Road
North
Powder River
Casper
Nate Champion
Ray
Donnelly
Theme
Thompson resigns from Civil Service Commission to become NY Life comptroller
Washington April 16 Mr Hugh S Thompson tendered his resignation as a member of the civil service commission to take effect May 15 He has been appointed comptroller of the New York Life Insurance Company
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Washington
Hugh
Thompson
Civil Service Commission
New York Life Insurance Company
Scientist Blinded in Chemistry Lab Explosion
Ann Arbor Mich April 13 Dr Edward Campbell professor of chemistry sustained loss of both eyes after gas bottle explosion during a quantitative analysis experiment He is regarded as one of the universitys leading scientists.
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Ann Arnon
Mich
Edward Campbell
Campbell
Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Vedder Dies in Washington
Gen. Sherman s paymaster Col. Nicholas Vedder aged 73 or 74 died in Washington D C last night. He was brevet lieutenant colonel and paymaster U S A on the retired list. He leaves a widow and a daughter married to Col. Robert I Flexing a leading citizen of Washington.
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Washvgton
D. C
Nicholas Vedder
Col. Vedder
Army
Robert I. Flexing
Washington
Lasell Girle Sweet 16 Variety At Capital
A local paper surveys Lasell Seminary girls on their annual outing to Washington. About 60 young women, described as the “sweet 16” variety, stay under the supervision of Miss C. J. Chamberlayne and Mr. W. Shepherd, visiting the capital for several days.
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Lasell Girle
Capital
Washington
Normandy
Ell Seminary
Aupacnds
Mass
C. J. Chamberlayne
Bank Note Paper Mill Fire Destroys Dalton Plant
The government note paper mill at Dalton owned by Zenas and W Murray Crane was totally burned. Watchman Martin Kelly spotted a glow in the rag room and alerted Pittsfield firemen who arrived promptly. The 1885 mill cost about 50 000 to build and employed 75 workers. Loss estimated at 26 000 with 75 000 of insurance. origin suspected as spontaneous combustion.
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Government Paper
Dalton
Zenas
W. Murray Crane
Martin Kelly
Pittsfield Fire Department
Government
Government Bank
Crane
Mil
Z. M. Crane
Cheorg ‘Es
Christian goodwill cited for Italy United States accord
The Times cites a Good Friday anniversary to praise a peaceful settlement of the Italy United States dispute. It states Blaine’s diplomacy reflects Christian chivalry and commends Italy for conceding demands and achieving a genuine diplomatic triumph.
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London
the Times
Italy
United States
Blaine
Washington Congressman Wilson Involved in Bureau Scuffle
Representative Wilson of Washington clashed with watchmen at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving after hours. He forced his way in, refused to identify himself, and struck a watchman, triggering a scuffle in which Wilson and several officers were involved before reaching Superintendent Meredith's office.
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Washington
Wilson
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
H'Mself
Veach
Supt. Meredith
Young Walter Plays Barber Helping Family
A mother describes her four year old as a comfort and helper who can tend to his big sister like a nurse. Walter loudly answers questions about caring for his sister while claiming to be shaving her with a papa razor, revealing a playful domestic scene.
Cholera Spreads Fast in Punjab After Pilgrimage
From advices received here cholera is spreading in Punjab British India since the pilgrims returned from Hardwar, a town of pilgrimage. Hardwar hosts the largest fair in India with about 100,000 attendees annually.
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Londox
Punjab
British India
Hardwar
Padiam
Sunday Globe Subscription Offers
The Sunday Globe advertises savings with a three month option for 50 cents a six month plan for 1 dollar and a full year for 2 dollars.
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Sunday Globe
Grace urges Blaine acceptance to win 1888 election
William M H Grace writes that Blaine will accept Minneapolis nomination and lead Republicans to victory. He cites Blaine's honor in declining earlier, his strong health, and his past canvass work, urging supporters to demand Blaine in Minneapolis and unite for prosperity.
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Blaine Club of
Chicago
Blaine
Minneapolis
Mr. Blaine
James G. Blaine
Harrison
South America
United States
State Department
Berty
Washington
Europe
Gen. Harrison
Brooklyn
Long Island
New York
William M H. Grace
Home and County Protection Brotherhood of Workingmen
Reverend Talmage Blesses Wheat Shipment at New York Wharf
Rev. Dr. Talmage addressed about 1000 men and women at Inman Line Pier 63 to bless a wheat shipment sent to starving Russians. It is the second aid convoy from the United States, with more to follow until total aid reaches one million pounds.
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Dr. Talmage
New York
Inman Line
North River
T. DeWitt Talmage
Russia
Corbin Sails Long Island Ferry Incident with Chinaman
Austin Corbin, rail magnate, on the Sag Harbor ferry to Long Island City ordered a Chinese passenger from the women’s cabin after a dispute over a paid fare. The Chinaman claims he paid three cents and was entitled to ride and threatens suit for damages.
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New Yor
Austin Corbin
Millionnaire Railroad
Long Island Railroad
Long Island City
34Th St
James Slip
Dixon and Aldrich mobilize GOP ahead of Rhode Island election
In Providence R I on April 14 Senator Nathan F Dixon arrives from Washington and Senator Aldrich is due this afternoon fueling election talk for tomorrow Col S Pomory Colt heads the unpledged delegation while the Republican State central committee meets at the Narragansett Hotel to plan the state convention for May 2 in Minneapolis Arbor Day is set for May 6 with a proclamation issued by party leaders
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Providence
R. L
Nathan F. Dixon
Washington
Aldrich
Republican State Central Committee
Narragansett Hotel
Republi
Minneapolis
Pomsory Colt
A. Thead
Talodd & Peeltion Veay
Arbor Day
Murray seeks retirement as New York police chief
Supt. William Murray applied to retire from the New York police superintendency after a long career marked by illness and service. A 3000 dollar yearly pension will accompany the half pay retirement set by a recent legislative bill.
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New York
William Murray
Police Department
Police Board
Murray
Ellsworth Oy
Hest
Bull Run
Alo
Miancock
Butterti
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Jack Figey
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