Titanic Disaster Toll Feared High As Lifeboats Save Few
Report from New York describes the sinking of the Titanic after hitting an iceberg. Carpathia later rescued 675 survivors from lifeboats, while an estimated 1,400 passengers were lost in the disaster on the maiden voyage of the White Star Line liner.
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Kew
York
White Star Line
New York
Atlantic
Fle
Lfe
Cape Ria
Freeberg
Utbee
Ute 'Citanie
Carpathia
White Starner
Olympic
Fitansic
Sone
Destructive Louisiana Floods Wreak Havoc and Displace Thousands
Northeastern Louisiana faces historic floods as crevasses burst and days of rain drive water into parishes like Madison and Carrad. An immense wall of water flows through the Great Dog Trail crevasse near Alsatia, forcing thousands from homes and destroying crops. Relief hubs in Vicksburg scramble to aid victims while Governor Brewer sends aid to Mississippi shore towns. Dozens reported missing and life losses feared as rivers swell and levees fail.
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New Orleans
Paris
Louisiana
Missippi
East Carrad
Madison Parishes
Great Dog Trail
Alsatia
Panther Forest
Bed Fork
Ark- Ayton
Beg ‘Trail
Parig
Red Viver
Tengih
Widtly
Mississippi
Pensas Basin
Ains
Vicksburg
Brewer
Apa
H D Gibbs to Attend State Gun Club Tournament
H D Gibbs, a newer professional trap shooter from Unto City, Tent, will compete in the upcoming state gun club tournament. Gibbs recently left amateur ranks in 1909 and is noted for strong winter form and a high average, with past showings at Greenville and a record 921 550 target score noted in the piece.
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H. D. Gibbs
Columbus Thio
Arkansas
Little Rock
Dune
Mir
Gilby
Preacher Cleared of Burglary Charge by Police
A Sevent hday Adventist preacher narrowly avoided an attempted burglary charge after being found under a neighbor’s window at night with a candor witness present. Police completed an investigation and reported the preacher’s good reputation prevented a formal accusation.
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Fance
Thas
Sousa in New Orleans and Laurel trip draws concert plans
The famed band conductor John Philip Sousa visits New Orleans at the St. Charles Hotel and plans a return to Laurel for a Mississippi Gim Club meeting. He travels with world renowned marksmen and amateur clay pigeon shooters, including Walter Hoff, Harry Gibbs, Gary Ward, and others. Sousa calls clay pigeon shooting a favorite recreation during a World’s Chess tour, aims to continue performances this week, and will later return to New York for opera preparations.
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John Philipp Sousa
Laurel
Mississipsi
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
John Philip Sousa
St. Charles
Uiree
Walter Hoff
Maéon
Gay Harry Gibbs
Union City
Torte
Gary Ward
Bean
Mr. Sousa
Wisn
Fae
Mobile
Sous
Chiy
New York
Police Court Records Show Five Whites Arrested In Social Poker
Police court docket lists five white men, Steve Ober Packie Gheeko Herndon and Walters, fined ten dollars each for gambling in a negro house early Sunday. A white officer pressured a newspaper to suppress violator names and push safe reporting.
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Gracer
J. EB. Brown
He Tily
Montgomery
Steve
J. C. Ober
Tom
Packie
Jim Gheeko
Archie
Herndon
H. "de Walters
Nana
Earh
Hind Thesina
F. Wool
Persiade
Peppe
Polly Wrens
Die Polis
Eotar
Daily Argus Adds Noted Educator To Rural Campaign
Professor Whitfield, acclaimed educator, joins the Daily Argus staff to support a three month drive across rural routes including Ovett Laurel and Hitsville. The Rural Edition will report on local campaigns and community updates beginning May.
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Inchgul Ae Whitfield
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J Dating
Crotit Sox
Stine Ao
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Mr. Gilbe
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Sporh Ebrongheutie Saudi
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Abélaine Gartridge
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Che Lauerel Gan Chad
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Pathe Wheeler Serten
Fox
Wheeler
Craft Bros. Supply Co
Preacher
John Philip Solsc
Central Ave
Argus
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Bintets
Biesvand
Ébairs
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