Flood and Fire Devastate Three States in Massive Disaster
Across Kansas Nebraska and Iowa a deadly flood followed by wildfire left thousands homeless and hundreds dead as rivers rose and ice damaged towns. Topeka and Des Moines suffered widespread destruction as water works failed and fires swept through submerged streets and burning buildings.救
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Results of the floods in the Middle West
Crowded county courthouse and federal building as 60 000 persons face homelessness across Kansas Nebraska Missouri and Iowa after ten days of rain. Towns from Kansas City to Ellsworth and beyond flood with thousands displaced and many homes washed away. Widespread damage to railways bridges and industry with thousands remaining without shelter in cold rain.
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Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Lfe
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Agg
Central
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Manhattan
Kxnh
Tunetion City
Abilene
Salina
Bosworth
Missouri River
Des Moines
Kansas
Ellsworth
Oklahoma
Chicago Fire Dept Aids Des Moines Fire Crisis
A Chicago fire unit was dispatched with a reserve engine and six firefighters to Des Moines as the Des Moines River floods cripple a high pressure system. Antiquated engines there cannot meet potential firefighting needs amid widespread risk, prompting appeals to other cities for help.
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Chicago Fire Department
Chicago
Des Moines
Disaster Strikes Topeka Area As Flood Rises Quickly
North Topeka a ward of Topeka with about 8000 to 10000 residents is hit by a sudden flood from the Kaw river. The river rose five miles wide, forcing 5000 residents to flee. Many sought higher ground or boats as homes and businesses were inundated.
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North Topetea
Wopeka
Euplers
Kansas
Lapeka
North Topeka
Winttter
Topeka
Topeks
Flood Ravages Kansas City Area Killing Many and Wrecking Property
Vast floods inundate Kansas City and suburbs as the Kaw and Missouri rivers rise over four feet above 1881 levels. Dozens are killed or missing, with widespread destruction in Armona and Argentine. Thousands rendered homeless. major losses estimated at millions. Power and water supplies cut. transportation disrupted as floodwaters spread across twelve square miles.
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Kansas City
Kawaii
Missouri
Armonidale
Argentine
Armanidaly
Wasi City
Jess Tee Gavin Iy
Marty
Earthquake Devastates Melangherd and Surrounding Vilayets
An April 20 quake in the Melangherd area near Lake Van destroyed the town and neighboring villages, killing 2,000 residents including 700 Armenians and a garrison of troops. Col Whalli Roy and Col Tayib Bey’s families perished, with extensive damage across the vilayet and loss of life among residents and telegraph staff.
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Melangherd
Lty
Ararat
Pla
Khorput
Melonghord
Whalll Roy
Melaugherd
Tayib Bey
Des Moines River Flood Destroys Homes and Bridges
Floods along the Des Moines and Racoon rivers drive hundreds from homes as surge tests levees. The Malan arch bridge on Sixth Street collapses. $90,000 damage feared. In Indiana, a series of storms damages mills, roofs, and telegraph lines with multiple fatalities and injuries reported.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
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Pan-American Glass Company
Inege Staal Ameke
Wiliam C. Gray
Republic
Walton Manford
Wrankfort
Thornton
Decatur
Camden
Geneva
Tinward County
Plague declared in Peru. church pensions and national health notes
News from Elinor Note Callo and Pisco Peru declare bubonic plague infections. Guayaquil finance groups fund city cleansing. Presbyterian Church in America reports 227 of 295 presbyteries voted for freed revision. Civil War pension work expected to run for years with over 900000 surviving soldiers. ~100 die daily. John Wesley bicentennial drive aims for 500000 for missions. Idaho Oregon Washington death rates around 0.62 to 0.98 per thousand, New York 1.058, Massachusetts 1.0.
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Idaho
Oregon
Washington
New York
Massachusetts
Union
Night of Horror in Jackson After Jailer Attack
In Breathitt County Kentucky a mob attacked Jackson jail after the murder of James B. Marcum. Troops fired on prowlers, citizens joined, and darkness plus a storm fueled fear of widespread lynching and retaliation while correspondents wore uniforms to stay safe.
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Kentucky
Jett
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Thamb Mitha
Beltus
Roosevelt Supporters Claim Wide Roosevelt Nomination Backing
A scrambled report shows Roosevelt backers pledging votes across states including Alabama Connecticut New York Pennsylvania and Michigan. They list Maine Vermont California and others totaling 780 votes, about 207 more than needed to nominate Roosevelt at the national convention.
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Stoosevelt
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Michigan
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California
Kentucky
Montana
Nebraska
Virginia
Provident Roosevelt
Education and reform ideas in early 20th century schools
Ex-President Cleveland shows renewed interest in black education while debates reshape college and intercollegiate sports. A Peabody superintendent condemns "version writing" as a failure. Columbia offers the Margaret Fuller scholarship for postgraduates in English literature and letters. Teachers urge correcting recitations in class to save prep time and focus on pupil learning.
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Leachora Gazette
Weather Review Shows Mixed Growth Across Regions
Rains aided crops while warm spell hindered some areas in a weekly weather bulletin. Across states from the Dakotas to the Ohio Valley, planting resumes and spring wheat advances but drought and late warmth hinder progress in others. Cotton and tobacco prospects improve in the South, while northern counties report varied conditions.
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