Infiltration Wells vs Deep Well System Debate in Madison
The Madison editorial argues for filtered water over deep wells. It cites councils past and present, contractors, and citizens committees, blasting alleged mismanagement and waste while urging adoption of efficient filtration without extra drive wells.
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Madison
Berer
Columbus Republican
Columbus
Louisville
Cincinnati
Wiliam Waleh
Tony
Pura
Wiliam Walsh
Water Works
Three
Water Works Trusteea
Paris
Boards of Water Works
The
Herald
Federal staffing crisis hits Woodrow Wilson era appointments
Washington reports that only one in forty seven Wilson voters sought federal posts. Upward of one thousand Sevkeors await patronage positions as vacancies open, testing President Watson and cabinet members. Burleson has many posts, Wilson faces a crowded field with few slots and many applicants.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Nateota
Watson
Cabot
Ortogs
Hetu
Burtesson
Wilson
Fisher
Wilscutsut
Opening of spring amid unprecedented disasters
The text laments a harsh first week of spring marked by cyclones floods and fires and deaths. It calls for sufficent wells and clean water supply while expressing American unity and readiness to aid suffering citizens and nations.
Flood Swells Across Indiana Triggering Warnings and Loss
All night watchers along Indiana rivers report worsening floods with four deaths and extensive property damage. Torrential rain continues as bridges and tracks are guarded and trains slow. Officials issue flood orders as the state endures its worst inundation in years with thousands of acres flooded and residents evacuated by boat.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Dayton Fire Adds to Flood Doom in March City
Dayton reports fire breaking out after flood with 18 blocks destroyed in the city center and dynamite expected to slow flames. Ohio flood death toll tops 3,000, with property losses estimated in the millions as officials fear maximum devastation. Zanesville also faces worsening flood danger after reservoir break.
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Dayton. O
Ohio
Dayton
Sidney
Zanesville
Mrs LeBus to Host Private Horse Race Near Lexington
Mrs Clarence LeBus wife of the Burley Tobacco Company president plans a large private horse race at her country place near Lexington Kentucky for a house party hosted by Mr and Mrs LeBus. Major racehorses expected to be entered as many top horses remain in the country.
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Clarence LeBus
Burley Tobacco Company
Lexington
Lebus
Friedmann to publicize tuberculosis turtle bacilli secret
Dr. Friedmann announced he will share the tuberculosis turtle bacilli secret with many respected physicians. He spent over two hours at the Ansonia Hotel in conference with assistants Dre Benjamin Sturm, his brother Dr A C H Friedmann of Colorado, and an unnamed physician to plan broad distribution to aid sufferers.
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New York
Friedmann
Old Man Antonio Musica in New Orleans Hospital After Heart Attack
Antonio Musica head of a New York hair importing firm, jailed last week with his son and two daughters released, suffered a severe heart attack in jail. The $75,000 cash seized by the U S Marshal will go to the firm’s Federal Court receiver.
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New Orleans
Antonio Musica
New York
Musica
Louise
Girace
App
Flood Toll Rising in Indiana as Dam Break Triggers Damage
March 27 report from Indianapolis notes the Morris street dam break causes heavy property losses and rising death tolls across Indiana. Officials estimate 121 lives lost so far with Peru and Brookville among severely affected areas. Troops are deployed for relief and to guard property amid widespread flooding.
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Indianapolis
Morris Street
Indiana
Peru
Brookville I
Wayne
Stacking shredded fodder for winter storage in Virginia
Orange Virginia advises on storing shredded fodder to minimize spoilage. Recommends stacking on the berm side under a board roof, topping with coarse hay to reduce wet impact, and keeping feed accessible for grazing. Warns shredded fodder spoils outdoors in wet conditions and may ignite if stored damp.
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Greiner
Orange
Virginia
McCormie
Hucker
Drownings Narrowly Averted In Paducah Gasoline Launch
In Paducah on March 25 D Be Sutton and Richard Harris narrowly escaped drowning when their gasoline supply for a prasoline launch exhausted and the boat sank after rough waves. The two young men reached shore then wandered into a cornfield most of the night before arriving home exhausted.
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Paducah, Wy
D. BeSutton
Richard Harris
Paducah
Turkish general Djavid Pasha surrenders to Serbians on Skumbi River
Djavid Pasha, leading 15000 Turkish troops, capitulates to Serbian forces on the Skumbi River in Albania. Former commander at Uskub and head of the Seventh Army Corps. Also listed are teachers licensed in February: Bertha Bland Dupont, Sylvia Campbell, C E Brown, Helen Cain, P L Durett, Mabel Ford, Graham Howell, Robert M Marshall, Ieva Marshall, Verna Paugh, C EK Sawyer, Ophelia Schnaitter, Mildred Sauer, Gladys Vestile, Minerva Brooks.
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Cettioje
Djavid Pasha
Skumbi
Albania
Seventh Army Corps
Uskub
Hanna
Bertha Bland
Dupont
Sylvia Campbell
Hanover
C. E. Brown
Madison
Helen Cain
P. L. Durett
Mabel Ford
Wirt
Graham Howell
Robert M. Marshall
Ieva Marshall
Verna Paugh
C. EK. Sawyer
Ophelia Schnaitter
Flood Toll in Ohio Rises to Three Thousand One Hundred
The flood disaster in Ohio is blamed for about 3 1 lives lost with major totals in Dayton 2000 Piqua 10 Hamilton 12 Middletown 100 Sidney 50 and an estimated 150 deaths in Columbus. Rumors of a Piqua fire circulate but unconfirmed while troops rush to Dayton with food blankets and relief supplies government aid and thousands of tents head for the stricken districts as Hamilton relief arrives.
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Columbus
Ohio
Daveton
Hamilton
Medora Town Destroyed By Fire After Overnight Blaze
Medora Indiana twelve miles west of Seymour was burned to the ground last night reports from Vallomia indicate the fire destroyed the town with unspecified losses. St Louis to build coke ovens soon at a cost of five million dollars.
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Seymour
Ind
Medora
Vallomia
St. Louis
Flinpant Flings and Breakfast Controversy in Daily Press
A fragment from the Milwaukee Sentinel discusses political satire and social norms, critiquing views on dating budgets and morning meals. It mentions Democratic courting, price debates on Jabots, a tainted slang chant, and a stigma around husbands returning from nights out.
Political Quips and Cabinet Dance Referenced in Press
The clippings note satirical quips about President Wilson's cabinet filling and a predicted pie prance. It cites figures claiming Wilson will allocate about 30 million dollars yearly, with a population claim of 6.5 million historically anxious after seventeen years.
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Filli
Wilson
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Houston Post
Fundraising for monument to Miss Mary Brown at Drusilla Home
Patrons Patrick Wade Joseph R Matthews William O McLelland and E J Colgate oversee donations for a memorial to Miss Mary Brown a beloved Drusilla Home inmate who died recently original plan asked her former pupils to give a dollar each now open to all friends any amount welcome
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Patrick Wade
Joseph R. Matthews
William ,O. Mclelland
E. J. Colgate
Mary Brown
Drusilla
Women and Votes in the 1916 Debate
Apathy not the enemy of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Women struggle to win votes from male leaders while hats cost nothing. Two women are set to cast electoral votes for president, with little likely consequence beyond the term electoress.
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National Woman Buffrage Association
New York World
Pittsburgh Press
Bostov Transcript
Notice of Administration for Annie Han rahan Estate
The undersigned executor Harvey J. Zearing in Jefferson County has qualified before the Jefferson Circuit Court judge for the late Annie Han rahan will. The estate is sole vent memory described, with Curtis Marshall attorney handling matters. Also note St Louis seeks two million dollars for water system extensions.
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Annie Hanrahan
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
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Los Angeles
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Curtis Marshall
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company
A Home Institute
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J. K. Weyer
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Ztapital
Edward Kampe
David Johnson
L. VU. Sonelli
Oaentor
LIMA
Nicholas Horull
Mm. Strader
J. OO. Weyer
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Firemen & Mechan
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W. O. McLelland
Sec’y
America
M. Strader
South Mulberry Street
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