Prolonged Texas Legislature Debates Pension and Reform Bills
The Texas Senate and House debated constitutional amendments and numerous measures. Passages included Confederate veteran pensions for post‑1900 movers, eight hour state workday, home for delinquent girls, nar mal school at Waco, and bonds for university and public works. Several anti pistol toting and liquor bills moved, with earnings, elections, and railroad charters also in play.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Texas
Prison
Majority
Boehmer
Carlos Bee
San Antonio
Lattimore “Club
Warren Corporation
Nugent
Ninth Court of Civil Appeals
Beaumont
Collins
Willney
Johnson
Billiard Hall
Willacy
Greer
Lattimore Fraternal Benefit Societies
Murray
McGregor
Anti-Tuberculosis Commission
Wnautsman
Galveston Island
Judspeth
el Paso
Southwestern
Northeastern
Gibson
Conner
Hudspeth
Burges-Harris
Ussery
Watson-Bailey
Gabriel Toots
Templeton
Townsend
Eastern Texas Railroad
Kennard
Crockett
John T. Beatty
Jasper County
B. B. Sturgeon
Lamar
State Fire Insurance Commission
State Insurance Board
House
Supreme Court
Weinert
Wiley
Texas House
Mills
Messrs. Morrow and
MecNealus
Rockwall County
Dallas Criminal District Court
Robertson- Bagby Gonzales State Park
Railroad Commission
Free Conference Committee
McAskill
Thousands perish as floods and fires devastate Ohio region
Thousands are reported to have died as floods and fires sweep across Ohio and neighboring states. Survivors face hunger and thirst amid scorched towns, with rescue efforts racing to reach affected areas and restore essential services.
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Ohio
Ohio River Valley Flood Wrecks Dayton and Surrounding Areas
The Dayton Ohio flood devastated the northern Ohio River Valley with up to four thousand dead and property losses near 100 million dollars across Ohio and Indiana. Fires in Dayton compounded the catastrophe as railroad lines suffered heavy damage and hundreds of thousands were left homeless.
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Ohio River Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Dayton
Fremont
Tiffin
Indianapolis
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
New York
Chicago
Central-West
Middle-West
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Omaha
Berlin
Ashland
Yutan
Neb
Marshalltown
Ackley
Woodbine
Carroll
Terre Haute
Ind
Abilene
Kan
Western Union
St. Paul
Dayton Flood Reaches Crushing Levels In Ohio
Dayton, Ohio is described as a three mile wide surge with Main street flooded to the third story of the Algonquin hotel. Authorities estimate 2000 to 5000 deaths as schools and offices submerged. Refuge and ration shortages worsen the disaster while relief from Xenia arrives but cannot be delivered yet.
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National Cash Register Company
Main Street
Vine
Main Streets
Dayton
Oakwood
Glendale
South Park Street
Big Miami
Webster Street
Stillwater
Miami
Dayton News
Algonquin
Ohio
Xenia
Storm Area Widespread Across Nation
Storm areas cover the country with precipitation in nearly all districts. Snow falls in the Northwest while rain affects other sections, and the weather system continues to influence travel and daily plans.
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Washington
Flood Strikes Cincinnati Idle 25,000 Workers
In Cincinnati Ohio floods force about 25 000 workers out of employment across multiple industries as repairs and relief efforts begin. Local plants and plants operations suspend while authorities assess damage and assist affected families.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Omaha Tornado Toll Soars Across Midwest
The Easter Sunday tornado devastates Omaha and surrounding towns. At least 200 lives end in the city area with dozens more in nearby communities. Relief pours in from across the country as seven relief stations are organized amid snow and widespread wreckage.
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Omaha
Neb
Bulgarians Take Adrianople as Turkish Resistance Collapses
London reports Adrianople fallen after a fierce defense. Shukri Pasha is said to have burned the city rather than surrender and General Savoff assumed command to restore order. Bulgarian and Servian cavalry to police the streets as the fortress forts fall after a day of bombardment and night assaults.
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London
Adrianople
Tchatalja
Shukri Pagha
Savoff
Shukri
Best Available Men for Postmasters in Baltimore
Postmaster General Burleson of Texas told Baltimore delegates he will recommend to President Wilson the best available men for postmaster, stressing fitness as the primary test. He said he would consider candidates outside the party if needed, and emphasized appointing businesslike, capable leaders to run major city post offices.
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Baltimore
Burleson
Texas
Sherlock Swann
Wilson
Hyde Defeats Hurd In Amateur Women’s Golf Final
Miss Lillian B. Hyde of the South Shore Field Club Long Island defeated Mrs J F Hurd of Hamilton Ontario in the final round of the annual amateur women’s golf tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina. Hyde won four up with two to play.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Lillian B. Hyde
South Shore Field Club
Long Island
J. F. Hurd
Hamilton
Ontario
Miss Hyde
Efforts to Make Galveston the Cleanest City in Texas
Galveston aims for top cleanliness with every block inspected and reported under the direction of the Woman's Home Protective Association.
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Galveston
Tex
Texas
Woman's Home Protective Association
Gulf Storm Beaches Vessels Across East Gulf
A terrific storm in the east gulf Monday left destruction among all classes of shipping with many vessels beached in Mobile Alabama and surrounding coastlines.
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East Gulf
Mobile
Ala
Gulf
Texan Buys Louisiana Plantation For Stock Farm
The R. G. Maddox plantation on Bayou Rapides in Alexandria Louisiana sold Wednesday for 24000 dollars to Day Pattison of San Antonio Texas. Pattison will convert the property into a modern stock farm.
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Alexandria
R. G. Maddox
Bayou Rapides
Day Pattison
San Antonio
Texas
San Angelo Endures Persistent Hot Winds
San Angelo Texas endures over two days of south winds that are hot and dry, rapidly drying the ground and draining moisture throughout day and night.
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San Angelo
Tex
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