Levee and flood control study prompts $15 million survey plan
A cabinet subcommittee reports on the Newlands flood bill and recommends a Mississippi Valley survey costing about 15 million dollars to decide which works to build. Some members dispute the report, hint at a possible billion-dollar Ohio Valley project, and keep details confidential.
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Washington
Wilson
Garrison
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Houston
Lane
Redfield
Army Engineers
Mississippi
Newlands bill survey appropriation and malaria report noted
The article reports a $15,400,000 appropriation for a Mississippi Valley survey as a precursor to general Newlands bill application. Secretary Garrison says a supplementary report is forthcoming and no cabinet action was decided yet. A malaria health report shows decreased Southern cases in 1912, with 61,000 Mississippi cases and no Louisiana data, while Florida reported 9,004 cases between August and November. It also notes Cotton States League reorganization plans listing Jackson Mississippi, Jackson Tennessee, Columbus, Aberdeen, Meridian, and Tupelo.
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Wilson
War
Garrison
Commerce
Redfield
Agriculture
Houston
Interior
Lane
Sul Committee
Cabinet Committee
Sul
Great
Mississippi Valley
Army
Tie
Ciih
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
Associated Press
Mobile
Cotton States League
Flynn
Miss
Jackson
Jackson, Tenn
Columbus
Aberdeen
Meridian
Tupelo
Young Man Brown Hanna Disappears From Winnsboro
Brown Hanna, a well behaved local man, vanished from his Winnsboro home after predicting his disappearance. He did not depart on any train and was known for long forest outings, raising fears he may be lost in swamps or met with foul play.
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Winnsboro
Brown Hanna
Mayo Demanded Apology Over Tampico Arrest
Rear Admiral Mayo reported the arrest and release of American marines at Tampico. He said a Mexican commander apologized and that the flag salute was demanded before 6 PM. Huerta reportedly apologized to the American embassy. Torreon reports chaotic conditions but foreigners' lives and property are respected. Severe fighting near Tampico at San Pedro with no outcome listed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mayo
Tampico
Mexico City
Huerta
Torreon
San Pedro
Jury Unable to Fix Responsibility in Winn Parish Double Killing
Coroner J J Peters presided over an all night inquest into the deaths of Sam Chandler 75 and his wife 70 in Calvin Louisiana. The jury could not identify the killer or confirm a motive. Death described as from a blunt instrument. verdict: unknown persons caused their deaths.
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Calvin
Sam Chandler
Winn Parish
J. A. Peters
Carl A. Raddins
J . Martin
J. P. Jones
Ues
J. J. Peters
Committee Defends Action on Regional Bank Selection
A committee explains the reasons for selecting the Regional Bank, outlining criteria used and anticipated benefits. The defense emphasizes governance, financial safeguards, and support for local economic growth.
Federal Reserve Reserve Bank site choices defended in press release
The Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee defended its selection of Atlanta and Dallas over New Orleans, Richmond over Baltimore, and Kansas City over Denver, Omaha or Lincoln. It said critics misunderstand bankers banks duties and stressed that reserves are held differently but regular business will not be harmed.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Bank Organization Committee
Reserve Bank
Congress
Atlanta
Dillas
New Orleans
Richmond
Baltimore
Kansasity
Denver
Omaha
Lincoln
Federal Reserve Bank Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Msc
Federal Reserve Bank
Dallas
Dedlay
Louisiana
Training SUE QOL for Missionaries in Fort Worth
In Fort Worth Texas on April 11 the Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Church South discussed stricter standards for missionary candidates. A recommended minimum includes a certified college education and one year teaching for foreign field candidates and a high school certificate with three years of training for deaconess work. The council may draft resolutions for women to have a voice in church management and presented appropriations for the next year.
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Ft. Worth
Texas
Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Church South
Oklahoma City
Mabel K. Howell
Scarritt Training School
Kansas City
Federal Reserve District No 19 Headquarters Decision
The Kansas City proposal won over Denver as the Federal Reserve district headquarter for District No 19. Support cited opposition from Montana Idaho Arizona Texas Nebraska and bank preferences favoring Kansas City. On June 4 191% Kansas City banks held about 91.7 million in loans and discounts, far above Omaha Denver and Lincoln, and movement of trade was eastward.
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Baltimore
Washington
Kansas City
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
Texas
Nebraska
Denver
Omaha
Kranas City
Lincoln
Federal Reserve Bank
Gladstone and Advertising in Newspaper Power
The piece extols newspaper advertising as a daily reiteration that keeps a business before the public. It argues newspapers enter homes as friends and guide consumer choices. The Bureau of Advertising of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association offers help and a booklet on request.
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Gladstone
m@dia
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
World Building
New York
Gy League Opener Set For Sunday
The Gy League opens Sunday with the first scheduled games of the season to be played tomorrow.
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GY League
Iron Mountain to Host Opening City League Doubleheader
The City Baseball League begins with a 2:30 opening game between Iron Mountain and the Federal team followed by Old Grand Dads versus Monroe Hardware. Admission is 25 cents for men, ladies free, with strong praise for Mordecai Brown and the St. Louis Federals after five weeks in Monroe. The team leaves tonight at 10 o’clock by special sleeper over the Iron Mountain to St Louis.
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City Baseball League
Iron Mountain
Federal
Old Grand Dads
Monroe Hardware Company
St. Louis
Maniezer Mordecai Brown
Monroe
Thursden
Brown
Mordecai Brown
Inventor Declire Arraigned in Attempted Murder Case
New Haven April 11 inventors John J Hogan of West Haven famed for marine and automobile engines was arraigned on a charge of attempted murder. He allegedly poisoned Miss Margaret Williams and his wife during tea at his home Hogan denies the accusations claiming he is a victim of circumstances. Union painters in Boston are demanding 55 cents an hour.
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New Haven
Conn
John J. Hogan
West Haven
Margaret Williams
Hogan
Bank Officials Face Habeas Corpus Refusal for Trial
Judge Niles of the Federal court refused a writ of habeas corpus for four First National Bank officials indicted for receiving money in a defunct, insolvent institution. They claimed state court confinement violated their liberty. The ruling likely clears the way for trial on Monday.
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Treas
Jackson
Niles
Masked robbers hold up eye See train near Faker
Two masked men attempted a hold up on the Illinois Central train No 34 near Faker Louisiana. One passenger Lude Anderson leaped through a window and was ground to death beneath the wheels. Porter Allen wrestled a robber and was shot in the stomach. The bandits escaped as the train slowed. A posse pursues.
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Associated Press
Faker
Hainois Central
Here
Relultes
Lude Anderson
Porter Allen
Rainy Easter predicted across the country
The Weather Bureau forecasts likely rain from Texas to Canada for Easter. Monroe forecasts unsettled weather with showers. Easter parade plans may be ruined though churches prepare services rain or shine. First Baptist church to host Monroe Commandery Knights Templar service with special music and sermon by Rev. F H Farrington.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Texas
Canada
Monroe
First Baptist Church
Knights Templar
Demonstration of Coffee Tea Flour at One Horse Cash Grocery
Mr JC K Hall proprietor of One Horse Cash Grocery schedules four day demonstrations next week starting Tuesday. He will feature Uwanta flour Our White Bag Special coffee and Special Blended tea with hot biscuits butter and beverages served daily from 9 to 5 under the supervision of Mrs J M Rabb.
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JC. Kk. Hall
One Horse Cash Grocery
J. M. Rabb
National body opposes repeal backed by strong support
A national organization voices firm opposition to repeal measures amid widespread public backing. The group stresses preserving current policies and urges lawmakers to oppose changes, citing potential impacts and community concerns across regions.
National body formed to oppose tolls repeal in Panama Canal bill
Bainbridge Colby launches a cross party national organization to defend the tolls policy and treaty obligations. Prominent citizens from across the country join the provisional committee and plan operations from 55 Liberty Street as telegraphs and letters flood in. Martin W. Littleton leads efforts to build the group.
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New York
Bainbridge Colbey
Colby
Meny
Provisional Committee
Panama Canal
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Lew’s
No. 55
Liberty Street
Martin W. Littleton
Pink Boll Weevil May Be Introduced
Federal Horticultural Board warns cotton mills to burn all seed found in bales of imported Egyptian cotton after fear it may be introduced through seed in shipments arriving in the United States. The notice targets southern mills and underscores biocontainment concerns.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Federal Horticultural Board
South
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