Death Toll Soars From Texas Floods and Rescue Efforts
Floods in the Brazos river basin cause extensive loss with estimates of property damage surpassing 5 million dollars. A railroad manager, Henry Martin of the International and Great Northern, drowns near Valley Junction while aiding stranded victims. Death lists include numerous towns across central Texas with reports of many lives lost and vast displacements.
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Jill News Suey
Jon Bryan
Fiatment
Kraxos
Texas
Bea
Texas Foods
Negrous
Valley Junction
Henry Martin
Internatonal and Great Northern Railroad
Martin
Little
Eh Brazos
Barnes Loses His Fight In Republican State Conference
The Republican state conference test here forced approval of a state wide primary law. State Chairman William Barnes moved to reaffirm the party platform. The defeat of the last Republican plank 147 to 57 split the party, with Henry P. Stimpson leading the faction supporting Mr. Taft. Prosecution argued the favor the ticket nomination of congressmen and state officials.
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Er Nieranayes
An Nowy Ayegtr
New York
William Barnes
Midieata
Tenry Po Stimson
Secretare of
Tare
Ad Mune
Tleers
Wutheen
Woverny
Filibuster blocks claims vote amid reform drive
In a tense session House leaders argued over blocking claims totaling 1191 000 for individuals and 546 000 for church and college accounts. Democratic Leader Myers pressed charges, delaying action as minority tactics loomed with threats of further dilatory maneuvers.
Sayres Arrive in London for Stay and Arrive by Train
Mr and Mrs Francis Bowen Sayre arrive in London and plan a brief visit. They traveled by special train, staying at a residence and awaiting engagements during their stay while their steamer journey faced delays near Plymouth as a hurricane disrupted the voyage.
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Sayres
London
Mire Francis Bowen Sayre
Amteeetars Teaidence
Sayre
Louisiana Man Again Heads River Congress
Joseph E. Ransdell of Louisiana was reelected president of the Rivers and Harbors Congress as the tenth annual session adjourned. The board recommended continued focus on river improvements and federal waterways policy, with the next meeting planned for the following year in a location to be announced.
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Louisiana
Joseph E. Ransdell
Washington
Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Senator Ransdell
Cateatess
San Prenelace
Big Fund Requested for Levee Work
Delegations from Mississippi Valley states urged the rivers and harbors committee of Congress to appropriate funds for permanent levees along the Mississippi River and flood protection. Support centered on the Ransdell Humphreys bill proposing 80 million dollars for levees with 20.6 million to be raised by the states, backed by notable figures including Catchings Ro Olver Bush of Missouri Pacific, Col Townsend of the River Commission, and former war secretary Weight of Tennessee and Arkansas Supreme Court justice McCullouch.
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Union News Service
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Rivers and Harbors Committee of
Congress
Mississippi River
Ransdell Humphreys
Missiasippt Ro Olver
Missouri
Bush
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Colonnel Townsend
Yt River Commission
Weight of Tennens
Uhlef
McCulloch
Arkansas Supreme Court
Army Bill Passes In House For Volunteer Regiments
A new army bill clears the House by party lines and moves to the Senate. It would place war volunteer regiments on an equal footing with the regular army and authorize presidents to mobilize volunteer units when war is imminent or exists.
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Newanaper Pilon
Washington
Ifer Mann
Hay Army
Senate
Zelaya Freed After Nicaragua Withdraws Extradition Request
President Zelaya of Nicaragua, jailed in New York on murder accusations, was released after U S federal authorities informed Nicaragua had withdrawn the extradition request. He must leave the United States for Spain and avoid Central American politics.
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New York
Jose Santos Zelaya
Noro
Nicaragua
Zelaya
United States
Spain
Would Give Millions for Roads Under Gore Bill
Washington Senator Gorehag proposes a cooperative highway bill between federal and state governments. The plan would authorize 17 million dollars in the first year, 4 million for the second year, and 1 million annually thereafter through 1921, reaching 10 million by that year.
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Washington
Gorehag
Washington Eyes Wheat Imports To Cut Living Costs
Assistant Secretary Hamlin notified collectors that retaliatory duties on wheat and its products must be announced, as Washington hopes free imports from Argentina may lower the cost of living.
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Washington
Argentine Republic
Hamlin
Proclamation on Arms to Ulster Declared Too Late
The Ulster covenant signers reject the arms proclamation as too late, noting existing rifles and ammunition in Ulster volunteers. Sir Edward Carson says the king's order fails to curb the drift toward conflict as Asquith seeks a peaceable settlement with Home Rule and Ulster safeguards.
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Adimiust
Asquith
Edward
Ulster Volunteers
Edward Carson
Nottingham
Canal Engineer Dies After Canal Slope Disaster
Warren newspaper reports Mel Gallliard, canal engineer directing the Clete cat division, died after hours of work and exposure in the canal. Survived by a wife and a son David Poo Gallant V8. Colleague Tyhan led efforts to master landslides eight miles along the Isthinda Cal Fallot.
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Canal Sane
Hla Hilt
Suffrage Leader Arrests and Militant Threats Spark Debate
A suffrage leader aboard the Majestie arrives from the United States amid protests and hunger strikes. Militant suffragettes threaten violent action, while letters and mail diversions aim to disrupt political figures and events. Reports mention Swedish and Norwegian ship incidents and upcoming Republican primary chatter influencing party strategy before the next presidential election.
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United States
Ming Parkdrires
Wemyss Tow
Scotland
Hotel blaze claims many lives in Saradot building
A hotel fire trapped hundreds as flames swept through the upper floors. Reports say about 770 men and others slept in their rooms when the fire started, with several jumping to escape and many injured or killed. Rescue nets saved some while others perished. The exact death toll remains uncertain amid the chaos.
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Mie Totel
Dur Murtf Found Guilty In Murder Trial
A jury found Dur Murff guilty of the murder of Patsie Mae and her family after a trial recounting a pattern of violence. The jury deliberated after testimony detailing the fatal shootings and the accused’s alleged involvement, with sentencing set for a later date in the court.
Reunion Dates Set for United Confederate Veterans
Dates April 28 20 and Veo have been chosen for the 104th reunion of the United Confederate Veterans. Gen Hennet HH, the organization’s chief, announced the selection at the meeting in this era.
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Fein Newanapetiton News
Survie
United Confederate Veterans
Hennet HH
Young
British Naval Aviator Killed in Kent Crash
Captain Gilbert WV Wildman-Lushington, commander of the British naval flying corps, was killed near Chorch Kent when his biplane collapsed mid flight. His brother officer Captain Henry Fawcett of the Royal Marines, piloting the machine, suffered only minor injuries. Wildman-Lushington belonged to the Royal Marine artillery.
Handy brass and copper crafts for Christmas gifts
A. Neely Hall presents simple metal projects for Handicraft for Handy Boys. Make a teapot stand a tray with a rim a candle shade and a candle shade holder using brass or copper with wood bases. Instructions cover cutting shaping perforating and assembling parts and polishing the finished pieces.
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A. Neely Hall
Policeman and the Camels Story in Ind
A policeman recalls an incident from an old tale where a man claimed his camels were impounded for no reason. Seventy six camels were cited, but the trees complained of by the canal aide did not yet exist, as they were to be planted next spring, revealing a comical misunderstanding.
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Ind
Sabib
Rascal
Time to Be Taxed in Frankfort on Main Clocks
In Frankfort on Main Germany city authorities plan a yearly clock tax ranging from six to twelve dollars. Everyone of responsible age must pay for a timekeeper whether a modern chronometer or a water clock. Tax is based on clock size rather than accuracy, reflecting the belief that each person should afford timekeeping.
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Frankfort-on-Main
Germany
Got Him With the Goods
A witty captioned exchange recalls a rain shower mishap where a man jokes the umbrella owner caused his downfall. The quip plays on meaning and misdirection in a brief, lighthearted moment.
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