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08 Apr 1912
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1912
Page
1
Flood Reaches Southern County Areas Following Break at St Cratg
Break at St Cratg released floodwaters into the St Francis River swelling the southern half of Crittenden County and parts of St Francis Poinsett and Cross. Overflow will push toward the Mississippi at Helena Marion Hulbert and other towns with rail facilities. Rail workers move to high ground as trains likely suspend westbound service into Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cratg
St. Francis
Crittenden County
St. Francis, Poinsett
Cross Counties
Mississippi
Helena
Marion
Hulbert
Rock Island Railroad
Memphis
Mails Cut Off as Eight Hour Law Sidestepped for Flood Help
Gen. Bixby and Rep. Ransdell believe levees will withstand floods in Louisiana and Mississippi with emergency work exempt from the eight hour law. Troops, Red Cross workers, and Wells Fargo aid are mobilized. 40,000 homeless and 10,000 fed anticipated. Mail service disrupted across the Mississippi Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Washington
W. H. Bixby
Louisiana
Mississippi
Ransdell
Messrs. Ransdell and Bixby
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
Wickliffe
Army
Bicknell
Wells Fargo Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hitchcock
Taft
Leonard Wood
Wood
United States
Quartermaster Department
National Red Cross
Weather Report Forecast Tonight and Tuesday
Tonight and Tuesday will be fair and warmer across the region. Clear skies and rising temperatures set expectations for dry conditions with mild evenings.
Republicans at Alexandria name delegates to Chicago convention
Alexandria La April 8 a state convention of Republicans of Louisiana assembled to name delegates to the national convention at Chicago. The body includes many old black and tan delegates and federal officeholders and is expected to back Taft for renomination. An anti administration faction plans a separate convention in May to name a competing delegation to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sponse
State Central Committee
Louisiana
Chicago
Taft
Woman to Be Tried for Murder in St Louis Case
The case of Mrs. Alma James charged with murdering her husband was called for trial. The killing happened last May when she shot him three times as he lay in bed. Defense will plead temporary insanity due to indignities from her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Alma James
Flood anxiety grips Mississippi river area as crest nears
Reports show Mississippi River levels fluctuating with Memphis receding 1.6 and Vicksburg rising 1.1. Levee defenders vow to hold, while North Mississippi areas see exoduses and villagers flee to highlands. Preparations at river landings south of Helena include escape rafts. A levee break at Lomond proved a false alarm. Weather bulletin notes Ohio River steady and Mississippi falling north of Memphis with no rise expected there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Helena
Lomond Miss
Highlands
Washington
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Cairo
Two Breaks In Arkansas Floods North of Memphis
Large floods from the St Clair Loop collapse threaten Crit tenden County Arkansas and areas north of Memphis. Levees near Golden Lake bend under pressure while Mississippi River rises push water into the St Francis River. Authorities anticipate limited loss of life but widespread property impact and disruption of Frisco railway lines.
Appropriation Bills Could Prolong Congress Session
Washington April 8 The Senate delays on tariff appropriation and other key bills prompt impatience. Democrats favor parcels post in the post office bill, while Republicans and the rules committee prepare to face extended debate. The interstate commerce panel struggles for a quorum and possible prolongation of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Penrose
Finance Committee
House
Federal Employers Liability Commission
Owen
Oklahoma
Rules Committee
Senate Committee On
Clapp
Early adjournment theme dominates stalled senate action
Senators and representatives grow impatient over delays as calls for an early adjournment gain urgency. Lawmakers push quicker voting on key measures while negotiations continue behind closed doors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Printer
General Bixby
Ransdelel
Hegeman
War Department
Sharpe
Red Cross
Weather Report
Alexandria
Alexandria, la
In Re
North
River Bulletin
Natchez
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
New Orleans
Tenn
St. Francis Levee
St. Clair Loop
St. Clair
Ark
St. Francis River
Golden Lake
St. Clair Levee
Mississippi River
Mississippi County
Chester
Illinois
Hickman
Reelfoot Lake
Wyanoke Landing
Atchafalaya River
Frisco Bridge
Smith
State Board of Engineers
Elliott City
Frisco
Atehafalya
Levert Lumber
Lottie
Atehafalaya River
Elliott
Frisco Road
Atchafalaya
Tion
Cummins
Ouachita Coco Cola Bottle G Co
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