Floods Displace Thousands in Washington Valley
In the Seattle Tacoma foothill flood zone thousands camp in the hills after rivers surged across King and Pierce counties. Six deaths are linked to log jam removal efforts. valley towns flood depths reach eight to ten feet. rail lines cut off. residents evacuated to upper floors or safety areas.
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State of Washington
Seattle
Tacoma
King
Pierce
F. W. Killmer
Auburn
White River
Decker Lumber Company
Green River
Green
Stuck
Snoqualmie
Cascade Mountains
Burglars blow open bank safe near Danville
In Jamaica, Illinois on November 16 burglars forced open the Witherspoon bank door with stolen tools and dynamited the safe, taking several hundred dollars before escaping as residents and police approached.
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Danville
Ill
Witherspoon Bank
Jamaica
Here
Washington executes convict in 1905 murder case
Charles E. Grant, a Black man, hanged in the jail yard for the killing of Eva Barnes on December 16, 1905. Captain W. L. Boyd, a prominent McKinney resident, has died.
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Washington
Charles E. Grant
Eva Barnes
Senator Bailey Rushes Home as Mother's Illness Emerges
Senator Bailey of Texas, summoned to Bedside in Washington, learned by telegram that his mother in Crystal Springs Mississippi is seriously ill. He departed on the first available train.
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Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
Crystal Springs
Miss
Ward Dies After Blow in Prize Fight
Mike A. Ward of Serena Ont was knocked out in the ninth round by Harry Lewis. He was taken to a Grand Rapids hospital in a dying condition with concussion of the brain.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Mike A. Ward
Sarena
Ont
Harry Lewis
Earthquake Shocks Reported Near Mescalero Reservation
A Tucumcari dispatch says an earthquake at Mescalero Indian Reservation woke residents at 5 AM Thursday, with a slight tremor felt in El Paso. The tremor disrupted some articles and startled local inhabitants.
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el Paso
the Herald
Tucumcari
N. M
Mescalero Indian Reservation
Selves
Robber Holds Up Farmer Near Lott in Texas
Steve Fester man, a farmer near Lott, Texas, was held up and robbed of 300 dollars. The incident occurred on November 16 as he traveled in the area. Authorities were alerted and investigating the robbery.
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Marlin
Tex
Steve Festerman
Lott
Daughters of the Confederacy Adopt Key Resolutions
Gulfport Mississippi reports the United Daughters of the Confederacy approving several resolutions. The per capita tax rises to one dollar. They thank President Roosevelt for graves marking act for Confederate prisoners. Other resolutions praise northern chapters and discuss a home for indigent members and a proposed monument to Confederate women.
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Gulfport
Miss
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Roosevelt
Order
North
Convention Opens With Large Delegation for Lakes to Gulf Group
The Lakes to Gulf and Deep Waterways association opened in St Louis with 1,700 accredited delegates and more than 1,000 present for the first session. Congressman Borimer of Chicago served as temporary president guiding the meeting as governors from Arkansas Louisiana and other states signified plans to attend. Governors Davis and Blanchard attended the opening.
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St. Louis
the Lakes To Gulf and Deep Waterways Association
Mississippi River
Borimer
Chicago
Davis
Arkansas
Blanchard
Louisiana
Robbed of Cash in San Antonio Train Ride
Charles E. Bolzer of Monclova Mexico and a companion were robbed on the way from a hotel to Sunset depot in San Antonio of 2330 dollars kept in his inside coat pocket. The incident occurred November 16.
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San Antonio
Sunset Depot
Charles E. Bolzer
Monclova
Mexico
Negroes Protest Move Against The Clansman
About 100 leading Black residents met in Fort Worth to petition the mayor to stop the showing of The Clansman scheduled for Monday and Tuesday in the city.
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Fort Worth
Eight Die In Quarry Blast Near Douglas Arizona
In a premature explosion at a quarry nine miles west of Douglas two Americans and six Mexicans were killed. The incident occurred on November 16. Investigations are expected to determine the cause and identify exact workers.
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Douglas, Ariz
All Republican votes in Zapata county prompt election note
Zapata Texas November 16 893 Republican votes cast in Zapata county with not a Democratic vote polled this election.
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Zapata, Tex
Zapata County
Hundred Bales Consumed in Cotton Fire
A blaze destroyed bales of cotton on three cars behind the compress. Firefighters battled the flames, preventing spread to nearby structures as containment improved. No injuries reported and investigation underway to determine the cause.
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Fort Worth
Bourke Cockran Weds Daughter of Prominent Man
New York reports Hon. Bourke Cockran congressman and Miss lovern Ide wed at the Hotel St. Regis with Rev Father McKinnon officiating. They plan an extended overseas trip including a Nile voyage. The groom has been a widower three times.
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Bourke Cockran
New York
Congress
Lovernor Henry Clay Ide
Not a Surprise as Platt Separation Becomes Public
New York reports confirm Senator Platt and wife have signed separation papers after negotiations between their lawyers. Mrs. Platt signed at 11 Broadway and Senator Platt at 32 Nassau Street, with settlement details unclear though friends expect a settlement likely includes Highland Mills property.
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Platt
New York
Senator Platt
Hatch
Highland Mills
Monument Dedicated at Vicksburg Iowa Memorial Unveiled
The Iowa monument in the Vicksburg national military park was dedicated with smooth ceremonies on November 16. Veterans from Mississippi and Iowa mingled, sharing reminiscences as an impressive parade moved slowly past. Speakers included Gov. Vardaman, Col. Charles A. Clarke, Capt. J. F. Merry, Gen. Granville M. Dodge, and Gov. Cummins.
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Iowa
Vicksburg
Miss
Iowa Monument
Vicksburg National Military Park
Mississippi
Iowa State Memorial
Gov. Vardaman
Charles A. Clarke
J. F. Merry
Granville M. Dodge
Cummins
Peonage Charge Shocks Jackson Mob Brings Indictment
Green Womack a Simpson county farmer has been indicted by a Federal grand jury in Jackson Mississippi on peonage charges. He allegedly held several African American people in slavery for eight years and subjected them to ongoing cruelty.
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Birmingham
Jackson
Miss
Green Womack
Simpson County
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G. S. Parker
Ed. Hall J. W. English
Muuter & Chatham
W. L. Boyd
McKinney
Sterling
Emmet
Maloney
Daughters of the Confederacy
Miss Ide
Jno. M. Lawrence & Co
The
Bryan Steam Laundry
China
E.j.jenkins
Southwestern Life Insurance Co
Lab
Joe B
Reed
B.reed
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