Families Flee Before Waters of Broken Dike
In Oregonland Washington on May 1, about 4090 to 589 persons including farmers and families fled their homes as a dike protecting 42 00 acres gave way under flood pressure from the Columbia River. Damage to property estimated around 300 dollars. The Burch JSteush pumping station was swept away within thirty minutes. The nine mile by two to three mile flooded district faced widespread inundation as waters rose.
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Sity
Columbia River
Burch Jsteush
Armours Shipment Meat Not Objected By New Zealand
Wellington May 31 Sir Francis Bell acting premier of New Zealand directs the American consul that no difficulties will be placed in the way of Armour and Co exporting American beef now in freezing here. The government refused to issue licenses for export but will require guarantees against reshipment from America to London. Sir Francis declares.
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Wellington
N. 4
Francis Bell
New Zealand
Armour and Company
iAmerica
Armour and Co
America
London
Sir Francis
Cairo native London May St Korah turns 166 and builds dike tale
London May St Korah, a Cairo native, has just celebrated his one hundred and sixty sixth birthday. He remains active and built a tale story feet wide in the dike, 15 feet high, 70 feet wide at the base, and 5 fern at the top, completed last year at a cost of $200,000.
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London
Korah
Cairo
Egypt
Single standards for cotton trade urged worldwide
W R Meadows of the Federal Bureau of Markets urged a single set of world wide cotton trade standards at the American Cotton Association conference in New York. He said progress would come through the Liverpool Cotton Association talks in Liverpool next month with officials from the bureau and emphasized an agreement on grades and staples for American inland cotton to unify handling globally.
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New York
W. R. Meadows
Federal Bureau of Markets
American Cotton Association
Meadows
Livernoy
Chester Morrill
Bureau of Markets
W. I. Pryor
Bureau
Mr. Meadows
Department of Agriculture
Liverpool Cotton Association
Bryan transfers legal residence to Miami Florida
New York May 31 William Jennings Bryan will vote in Florida in the future. He states his Florida residence becomes his legal residence to help Mrs. Bryan's health. He has lived in Miami eight years and chooses it as permanent home. He plans to transfer citizenship to Merida and make his return residence legal residence.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
Merida
Alter Rail Rates to Meet Ocean Competition
Washington May 21 Freight rate changes aim to match ocean competition between Atlantic and Pacific routes via Panama. Edward Chambers VP of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe testified before the railroad investigation committee. Chairman Cummins questioned if freight from Chicago to New York would effectively cost nothing, while Chambers argued manufacturers will pay the same overall price as before.
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Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
Edward Champers
Adtchisen-Topeka
Baja Fe
Cummins
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Chambers
Motorist Exonerated From Blame For Death
Groton May 31 The rage of J Wesh of Fortford who was charged with killing Gilbert Douglass Smith aged 7 of Pouconnock Bride in an auto accident Friday afternoon was called in the town court of Groton this morn when the report of the investigation of Justice J J Desmond of Norwich was made Webb surrendered to prosecutor Warren TG Burrowshortts after the accident and was placed under a 290 bond
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Groton
J. Wesh
Fortford
Gilbert Douglass Smith
J. J. Desmond
Norwich
Mr. Webb
Warren TG. Burrowshortts
Fire destroys Central City College in Macon Georgia
A mentally disturbed black woman set fire to Central City college in Macon leaving the main building destroyed. About 200 students were evacuated, and the college faces substantial losses as authorities investigate the incident.
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Macon
May &i
Central City College
Italian government sued over securing valuable documents
May 1. A mechanician Tapini sues the Italian government and Faron Atoisi of the Thelian navy for 690000 lire alleging seizure of valuable Austrian zone late documents at Zuneh in February 1918. The consulate archives ruling was seen as a sensational achievement. court hearing set for June 24.
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Rowe
Leral
Ttdian
Faron Atoisi
Thelian Navy
Tapini
Zuneh
Bulkley High School to Employ Only Male Teachers
London May 31 The Associated Press reports Bulkley High School will not re hire women teachers. The board of trustees has always employed only male teachers at the High School. Earlier years saw women employed due to conditions cited by authorities.
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London
Associated Press
Lenberg
Bulkley High Schoool
Dress and Play Clothes for Tiny Tots Catalog
A children's shop announces summer wardrobes for boys and girls with overalls rompers gingham dresses and middy outfits in assorted colors and sizes. Special pieces from Philippine hand made garments emphasize quality and fit with nightgowns chemises and step-ins priced at 2.45 after markdowns.
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Philippine Islands
Boy or Girl Graduate Cards and Folders Adorn Covers
Cards and folders bearing sentiment for the graduation occasion with artistic designs in delicate colorings. Covers and panels above verses. Prices range from 5 to 50 cents each. Stationery Section.
Summer flooring and lingerie items in a 1900s ad
An old classifieds snippet lists an ideal summer floor covering in cool blue green and white tones with checked geometric patterns on the fourth floor. It also advertises Lace Bandeaux at 1.59, Sanitary Belts at 0.59, cambric belts and fitted girdles, plus garish metal jewelry with bright discs and chenille tassels priced 3.95 to 10.00.
Corset Group Slashes Prices On Popular Makes
A local sale features Corsets Seven brands priced at one half of their original cost or less. The display includes high and low bust models, front and back lace, plus sports and dance varieties. Sizes range 19 to 36 with prices from 1.00 to 5.00 as bargains attract buyers.
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General Electric
Uncrushable Linens for Gowns in Blue and Pink
Fabric description promising uncrushable linen for gowns, soft and adaptable with round threads and firm weave. Available in blue, pink, white, and natural shades, widths at 36 inches. Priced at $1.25 per yard.
Envelope Chemise and Crepe de Chine Sale
Washable satin envelope chemise in flesh tone with lace edging and rib bon shoulder straps. Crepe de Chine pieces in white and pale pink with tailored tops and hemstitched hems. Bloomers offered in white and pink at reduced prices on the second floor.
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Armours
Clark
THOR
Clarks
Broad ST
Midgedort
American Fabrics Company
Preferred Stock
Bassick Company
Preferred Stock and Crane Company
Preferred
Bridgeport Savings Bank
Bridgeport
Main and
State Sts
Bryan
Miami, Fla
Nebraska
Insane Negress Burns College
Georgia
Bulkley High School
Palmer
Fromaset
Rust Proof
Redfern
Nemo
Bon Ton
Che
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