Highest Ever Mississippi River Flood Spreads In Memphis
March 16 report from Memphis says the Mississippi River gauge rises to a record thirty one feet with further increases predicted. North Memphis residents abandon homes as streetcars stop and rail service is disrupted. Levees along the river face strain while workers aid embankment protection amid widespread property loss and refugee movements.
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Tooo
Philadelphia Negro Doctor Tied to Multiple Deaths
Police open thirty four graves after evidence points to Geo Hussey a Negro doctor as an accessory in the murder of William G Danis. The widow of Danis is charged with administering slow poison supplied by Hussey.
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Promoter Whitaker Wright-Lendés Arrested In New York
A promoter linked to major frauds, Whitaker Wright-Lendés, was arrested on a French liner’s arrival with Miss F Brown, claimed as his niece. He was arraigned, waived extradition, and plans to return to England after a medical examination. Miss Brown appeared at the district attorney’s office and said she will also return to England soon.
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Major Banks Fall Under Federal Oversight In Florida
The First National Bank of Piczde in Jacksonville closed by order of the comptroller of the currency. A national bank examiner was placed in charge. no statement issued. The bank, once among the state’s strongest, was led by Secretary General Shinnez of the U S Treasury as its treasurer.
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Narrow Escape After Poison Attempt on Fisher Messenger
Detectives in New York and Chicago pursue a mystery after John N. Fisher, a well known theater messenger, narrowly escapes death from poison poured into drinks. A mysterious Chicago to Fiscal发送 woman hints at fast developments. Separate notes cover a Santa Fe worker shot in an accident and a Kansas court ruling holding a man liable for a debt he incurred while drunk or sober.
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Capital legislature adjournment leaves Topeka in quiet
Deserted Capitol and sparse activity prevail as the legislature adjourns. Treasurer Kelly remains in town while others prepare to assess railroad property and await return of lawmakers for the week’s work.
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Appointment of Rodeph Forester as assistant secretary
Washington on March 16 Rodeph Forester of Virginia was appointed assistant secretary in the president's administration. He studied in Washington and graduated from Columbia University law school. He joined government service in 1884 and has since 1890 served as secretary to the president.
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Democrats in caucus push Panama amendments in Senate debate
Washington dispatch reports Democratic senators at caucus unite to back two Panama Canal Treaty amendments. One would delay entry into effect until Congress approves. the other expands disavowal of territorial expansion to include Mexico. Senate action on the first amendment failed by a large majority.
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Dresden China and early porcelain making notes and news
A fragment from a 18th or 19th century periodical covers Dresden china lore and the porcelain process, with details on materials kaolin feldspar sand and gelenite, molding firing and glazing, plus discussion of glass eyes and camel skeletons, and a brief local news snippet about Leslie’s Tom Hollaway and a Toledo boiler explosion reporting casualties and a political convention.
Starch History From Royal Courts In London Graphic
London Graphic recounts a historical note on starch in high society. It tracks royal fashion starchers starting with Queen Victoria era practices and the rise of starch schools. It mentions Fra Van der Musee in London teaching starching and pricing for lessons, plus color trends and methods for stiffening ruffs.
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Flere
Colorado City Strike Near Settlement Promises Troop Withdrawal
A partial settlement ends a month long strike at Colorado City with state troops ordered out. Western Federation of Miners leader Meyer guarantees order will be kept at mills. Damages suit against militia officers to be withdrawn. Two of three mills accept terms Portland and Telluride while Standard mill continues strike. Eight hour days agreed at Telluride and Portland mills except sampling works with ten hours. No discrimination against union men though non union hire remains possible.
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End of a Drinking Bout in Latrobe Mines Tragedy
From Chestnut ridge near Peargaley Latrobe reports a pay day drinking fracas that turned deadly. Two men were shot and killed while several others were wounded with knives razors and miners picks. A terrified witness sought police protection describing revolvers and乱 weapons used as crowds dragged bodies toward the woods amid beer distribution chaos.
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SENECA INDIANS TAKE SOUR NOTICE OF MISSING RECORDS
The report from Guthrie Oregon dated March 14 describes Silas Smits and Henry Captian involved in a controversy over Shue im the Vobved shit ty stowed in Mops near the thon yeeee. It notes a march meeting and a project at Oren eet with a tense atmosphere. A suicide by Edward JL Hoof is reported, describing self-inflicted throat cuts, alongside mentions of work advances and a new ore record being pursued.
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France News Snippets on Science Society and Oddities
Facts from France note a violet scent and chemical, a Millau discovery, France’s relics in heritage health spending over 25 million annually, trade around 2.4 billion, a farmer’s prolific marriages, wireless telegraphy as state monopoly, Cherbourg seizure of Cape La Hogue apparatus, and claim sand bricks surpass standard bricks in quality and cost.
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Waterbury Strike Faces Determined Stand Against Company
Waterbury March 16 strikers of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company vow to fight to the finish with the aid of the American Association of Street Hallway Employes national board. W D Mahon denounces Judge Elmer injunction as un-American and pledges arbitration or lawful means to reach a settlement. Local officials and city leaders attended the conference as talks continued with emphasis on a decisive battle and possible settlement through arbitration.
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Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
W. D. Mahon
American Association of
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Mahon
National Board
Elmer
Daring Robbery Attempt Ends in Tragedy at Pueblo Café
March 1 in Pueblo Col a bold robbery attempt at a fashionable café ended with Dr J F Turner killed and guest C B Bishop wounded. Two masked men entered rear then front, one aiming at the cashier, then the assault on diners. The robbers fled after failing to take any money. Bishop hospitalized in critical condition.
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Trainmen of Chicago and Alton prepare strike after wage demands
Chicago March 16. Trainmen of the Chicago and Alton railway vote to strike unless wage increases are granted by the operator. The Brotherhood leaders say a settlement is not yet reached and the strike could be declared immediately. Demands mirror those of Wabash system crews.
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Vandalism at Nassau Hall by Princeton alumni shock campus
A crowd of young alumni and upper classmen disfigured one of Nassau Hall's bronze lions at Princeton on Saturday night, beheading a lion and damaging others. The incident, tied to a late night celebration, caused about $200 in gymnasium damage and was reported by the university after fragments were collected by officials.
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