Floods isolate Beardstown and threaten rail line
Unheated flood waters cut Beards town from Sehuy county as the Mississippi and Big Muddy rivers overflow. The 75 yard levee breach endangers the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line and disrupts rail service while 10 000 acres of wheat land go dry and 200 families lose isolation. Damages estimated at 2 000 000. No loss of life reported.
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Cardstown
Tll
Baltic and Ohio Railroad
Maridge
Tfl
Missippi
Big Muddy
Thomas Ll
Levee
Wil Tower
Aldridge
Father
Clare
Mississippi
Tower
McClure
Woman Injured as Western Pacific Train Derails Near Winnemucca
A Western Pacific passenger train derailed eastbound near Winnemucca Nevada due to a broken rail injuring seven people. Among the injured were Mrs Eh Moore of Spencer and her son George R Moore with spine injuries and scalp wounds. Mrs Mary pil Rustnell and others listed in the report were treated for varying injuries. The extent of injuries and names are from the damaged report. railroad officials investigate the accident.
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Tona
Nev
Western Pacific
Winnemucca
Het Eh
Moore
Spencer
George R. Moore
Mary Pil
Rustnell
Crowds Gather to View Beardstown Flood Turmoil
Beards town and nearby areas attract curious crowds on Sabbath day as Illinois river flood reaches historic levels. Bushnell trains carried sightseers with kodaks and hip boots. travelers pressed on by boat to Browning and Frederick. Red Cross Rushville offers relief tents while rubber boats are sought for evacuees. Local residents and relatives in Macomb anxiously await word on those stranded.
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Beardstown
Illinois
Bushnell
Browning
Frederick
Red Cross
Rushville
Jte Fair
Macomb
H. K. Seeger
Reynolds Drug Co
J. M. Keefer
Illinoian Star
Canoe Capsizes on Blanchard River Drowns Three Children
In Findlay Ohio on April 15 a canoe with three children struck a submerged stump and capsized. All three children died, bodies recovered after the incident on the Blanchard river.
American Legion Benefit Show Tonight at Tinois Theatre
Wallace Reid stars in Too Much Speed in a two night American Legion benefit at the Tinois Theatre. Proceeds go to the Legion, with the film acclaimed as one of Reid’s best. The picture is also showing in major Chicago venues.
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Wallace Red
Tinois Theatre
American Legion
Wallace Reid
Chicago
Republicans Split in Sangamon County split tensions rise
A Republican party split emerged in Sangamon County as forty members of the county central committee rebelled against leadership of Dick Sullivan and left. They gathered in another building and drafted resolutions condemning Sullivan and alleging fraud and vote buying in the primary. The departed group were endorsed in the primary by Governor Smail. The Democratic committee also met and passed resolutions condemning Sullivan.
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Springfield
Country Central Committee
Sullivan
Sherf
Smail
Democratic Committee
Legion Meeting Notice for April 19
The local legion post schedules several meetings on Wednesday evening April 19 at 8:00. All members are urged to be present at the legion rooms.
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Species Legion
Atile Legion
Tornado Strikes Tremgroen Town Leaving Four Dead
A midnight tornado hit Tremgroen, a town of about 800, killing four people and injuring several, demolishing 15 residences and business buildings. A special C railroad train carried the seriously injured to Centralia area hospitals, as families were pulled from ruins and local shelters organized for hundreds of children.
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Shville
Tfl
Tremgroen
C. Railroad
Centala
Otf
Mumps Forces Postponement Of Class Play
The 12th grade class play at the teachers college, titled by name, is postponed indefinitely due to Clarence contracting mumps. Leading actor Howard Monk fell ill late last week, delaying the production with an official notice to follow.
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Clarence
Teachers’ College
Howard Monk
City Council Meeting Date Confusion Corrected
A notice clarifies that the council meeting was misdated as Saturday April 15th and corrects it to Tuesday evening April 18th, ensuring attendees follow the proper schedule. The error concerned the meeting date and timing for city governance.
Attempt on life of Michael Collins reported in Dublin
In Dublin an overnight attack targeted Michael Collins head of the provisional free state government after a meeting in County Kildare. Gunmen rushed the Collins party with rifles, exchanges of fire occurred, one attacker was captured, and a revolver plus a large bomb were found on him.
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Dublin
Michael Collins
Free State
Trish Repubcan
Collins
County Kildare
Easter Services Largely Attended Across Macomb
Easter services in Macomb drew large crowds with some records broken. Sunday school attendance peaked at 703, and collections reached 52.64 dollars. Additional services occurred at the teachers' college and Knights Templar event at the Christian church. A baby girl was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Barnes at Holmes Hospital.
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Macomb
Teachers’ College
Knights Templar
Christian Church
Vincent Barnes
Iolmes Hospital
Postponement in Governor Smalls Trial Sparks Timing Debate
A court hearing for Governor Smalls faces a postponed schedule that could affect attendance at the upcoming meeting. Officials argue delaying the trial would interfere with gubernatorial duties and public events, while defense counsel cites courtroom logistics.
Levin Says He Was Wrongly Accused in Eleventh Hour Fight
Isador Levin, a defeated candidate for state representative, told the Springfield Ministerial Association that ministers and the anti saloon league used tactics resembling notorious figures. He claimed libel grounds worth 2000 pounds but said he cannot afford suit and urged the league to discharge Scott McBride. Reverend Rothenberger supported Levin’s stance, urging fairness.
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Springfield
Isador
Levin
Small
Springfield Ministerial Association
Anti- Saloon League
Bath House
Saloon League
Scott McBride
Rev. Rothenberger
The
First Christian Church
Easter Bonnets Parade Brightens Local Fair Day
The weather held for the Easter bonnet parade as residents displayed varied hat fashions and new silhouettes. People strolled in the afternoon and evening admiring millinery and accessories, with a festive mood despite limited daylight.
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Mars
Bester
Joni
Iplans
Plane crash kills two Kelly Field officers in Texas
Two Army airmen Capt. IG S Little and Sgt. James A Johnson from Kelly Field San Antonio were killed when their plane plunged nose first from about 100 feet. The accident occurred near Dollis Nex on April 16.
Sow Farrows Nineteen Pigs in Durham
Frank Freeman of Durham Jr the son in law of Low Spiker reports a sow that farrowed nineteen pigs ten still living in the litter.
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Frank Freeman
Durham
Low Spiker
Postponed Trial For Governor Small To Allow Convention
Waukegan April 17 The trial of Governor Small was postponed to next Monday to let both sides attend the Republican state convention in Springfield. The state and defense agreed to stipulations on documentary evidence to save time, with a week’s delay to accommodate party activities. Vernon Curtis received a separate trial.
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Associated Press
Waukegan
Goywitoy Small
Atorneys
Court House
Small
Springfield
Vernon Curtis
Curtiss
Beards Down railroad bridge remains standing
Reports claimed a washout at Beards Down, but officials say the railroad bridge is intact. The Beards Down plant continues operations with water rising, aided by ballast from thirty locomotives, under superintendent A. T. Perester of the local C. T. P. L. S. Co. Ad.
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Beardsdown
Gal
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Cole Crek
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Sehuy County
Pshnell
Utah
Bushville
Uncle Sam
Illinois Theatre
Seal Post
Sangamon County
Yrvineton
Teyinetan
Ee Centralia
Enroute
Sale
Trixty
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