Great Mississippi cyclone leaves numerous dead across states
United Press dispatch from Chicago reports the Mississippi cyclone across Tennessee Ohio and Arkansas and other states has caused 40 to 50 deaths hundreds injured and widespread destruction. Golden Missouri Huron Lake Michigan Young Crossing Henderson and Michigan report casualties and damage as the storm sweeps from gulf to lakes. Prisoners escaped cells and towns faced ruined buildings as the cyclone's wide route caused millions in losses.
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Investigating the Board of Charities Under Consideration
A murky discussion centers on a proposed inquiry into the Board of Charities. The committee debates subpoenas and testimony to answer questions, with tensions between Republican and Democratic factions visible in the last meeting.
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Fairfield Aave
Public Spirited Investigator Recounts Service Fees
A citizen who conducted an investigation stated that each participant collected 50 dollars for their services, describing the arrangement as a public spirited effort.
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Wood Paving
Three Prisoners Hanged by Mob in Texas Today
Three prisoners were dragged from the Marshall jail and hanged by a mob early today after being accused of killing Deputy Sheriff Huffman and wounding Deputy Sheriff Cargill on Monday. They were captured Tuesday as they were leaving the State and were guarded by militia until the mob formed after the militia departed.
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United Press
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Strikes at Wealth New British Budget
London April 30 England shifts toward socialism as Lloyd George presents the new budget to the House of Commons. Conservatives denounce the plan as surrender to Radicals and labor. High taxes target the wealthy and mid class with whiskey, income, and saloon tax hikes drawing loud protest.
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United Press
London
England
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David Lloyds George
Labor Party
Troops Reinforce Paris for May Day Peace
Paris braces for May Day amid government precautions and high police presence. Officials fear possible violence if authorities block parade efforts led by the Prefect Lepine, though overall mood is calmer today.
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United Press
Paris
French Republic
Lepine
City Unionists Plan Monster Demonstration
All work will be suspended tomorrow as Unionists in the city plan a large demonstration to show their strength to the government.
Twelve killed by the storm out West
Reports from Harrisburg Illinois state Texas City ten miles north has been destroyed and twelve people died as a storm swept inland. A boarding house at Wasson was blown down killing one and injuring sixteen while other homes were demolished. A special train with physicians departed for Texas City.
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Taft and Cabinet At Alexandria For Washington's 120th Tribute
President Taft traveled to Alexandria Virginia this afternoon to join locals in commemorating the 120th anniversary of Washington's first inauguration. Governor Swanson, cabinet members, and numerous officials attended in a ceremony at Green-spell George Washington Park.
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Virginia
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Worship the Sharks And Their Ghosts In Ocean Tribes
A Chicago Post note surveys shark worship across Polynesian and coastal tribes. It details souls migrating to sharks, sacred sharks as ancestral or protective beings, and rituals in Solomon Islands Fiji Samoa Hawaii and Africa, including offerings and even human sacrifice to appease the beasts.
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Detroit Free Press
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Saa
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Taema
Fiji Islands
Fiavyia
Hawaiian Islands
Ina
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Nga
Coal Strike Averted by New Agreement
Philadelphia April 30 committees representing anthracite operators and miners signed a wage agreement to continue until March 31, 1912. Operators and miners expressed pleasure at the amicable solution after signatures were appended. The operators committee of seven issued a statement declaring satisfaction with the new agreement.
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Philadelphia
Puritan Specials Offer Deep Cuts at 199 Fairfield Avenue
Tomorrow only at Puritan candy store, 199 Fairfield Avenue, figs and butter scotch drop from 25c to 15c per pound, and mollasses pepps go to lic per pound. Saturday May 1 1909 feature prices list fresh meats, fowl, veal cuts, tea and coffee deals, groceries, seafood, and spring vegetables plus public market items at reduced rates.
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Fairfield Avenue
Maracaibo
Sapplo Tc
Jail for Evelyn Thaw If Fine Unpaid
New York on April 30 Mrs Evelyn Nesbit Thaw faces five days to pay 250 dollars or face Ludlow Street jail for contempt of court The order comes after she failed to appear for examination in supplemental proceedings tied to a 253 dollar judgment in favor of Elise L Hartwig a milliner The court may credit the fine to the judgment if paid in time
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Ludlow Street
City Court
McAvoy
Elise L. Hartwig
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