Ohio Flood Devastates Riverside Cities Across Region
Large floods along the Ohio River sweep through cities from Pittsburgh to Cairo with thousands displaced. Lawrenceburg and Cincinnati report heavy damage, levees strained, and emergency measures underway as state troops and relief efforts mobilize to aid refugees and reinforce defenses against rising waters.
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Guardsmen Escort to Cairo for Flood Duty
A regiment of Mlsmosa National Guards and Illinois naval reserves departed Bera today by train headed for Cairo Illinois to assist with flood relief duties in the district. The contingent aims to aid local authorities and protect communities facing rising waters.
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Money Is Dayton's Greatest Need Nom Millionaire Bread Line
Dayton March 1 relief leaders urge nationwide gifts to rebuild the city after floods. John J. Patterson says money is essential to prevent disease and restore homes, with W. J. Bippus named treasurer for direct contributions. A millionaire donor, Bufone J. Barney, appears in the bread line aiding with a $25,000 gift to the YMCA. The piece recounts rescues in Riverdale and grim survivor accounts as flood waters subside.
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Bufone J. Barney
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Adama
Leo
What Lincoln Said About Fooling the People
A daily column urges readers to avoid fraud from unknown goods and unscrupulous merchants. It cites Lincoln's quip about fooling people and asks readers to rely on The Journal and its advertisements to buy only from trustworthy merchants.
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Andres
J Pierpont Morgan Dies in Rome
J Pierpont Morgan, noted American financier, dies in Rome today. The event follows a rapid decline linked to emotional strain and abroad travel notes reference a money trust investigation connected to his departure.
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Italy
Trates
Ambassadors and Laws Shape Early Wilson Era News
Walter H Page of Garden City Illinois accepted President Wilson’s offer to be ambassador to Great Britain, while U S tariff plans stir debate on free sugar and duties. Iowa and Louisiana topics cover public utilities, governor appointments, and commission elections as 101 laws enacted and multiple bills progress through state legislatures. Senate-initiated measures include ballot placement for U S Senate candidates and pay raises for city assessors and deputies. Train bulletin postings to time arrivals extend to railroad stations in small towns.
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Wilson
Great Britain
Underwood
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Iowa
Frost Letters Explain Coal Land Fraud Case Testimony
Alfred Frost testified in the Alaska coal lands fraud trial before Judge Landis. He described a February 1907 letter to Toronto banker Henry Osborne and clarified phrases about obtaining information and speed in learning details. Frost said Ballinger’s name did not authorize illegal actions, and his comments related to information access rather than legality. Cross examination began after his direct testimony concluded.
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Alpert C. Front
Landis
Henry C.osborne
Toronto
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Ballinger
General Land Office
Osborney
Jr. Ballinger
Albert Fini
Transcontinental rate changes confirmed by ICC
Washington D C March 31 An ICC move urged by Commissioner Clements led to confirming over four hundred adjustments in transcontinental rates on commodities. Railroads planned some advances and others were suspended after conferences. the decision sets a general policy for coast to coast rates and cancels certain proposed increases.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Ccommission
Riot Arrests After Paterson Strike Clashes
Adolph Lesalg and Haywood were arrested yesterday after noon in Paterson on a charge of riot following a melee between striking Buk workers and police. Three thousand workers and mounted officers clashed in two ten minute battles as officers used clubs and protesters hurled stones.
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Buk
Paterson Police
Legislature Delays Extend Into May Amidst Late Trains
Report notes adjournment prospects into late April or early May as committees claim to have done substantial work on major bills. Observers warn current session may not finish despite longer time, citing large volumes of business and a history of delays.
Morgans Death Marks End of An Era in Finance
The Morgan firm faced little market jitters as news of J. P. Morgan's death spread. In Rome, doctors and family fought to sustain him, with bulletins noting rapid decline and coma despite tonics. Relatives, dignitaries, and embassy staff monitored events while speculation on the money trust investigation fueled emotion and deep concern.
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Mar
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New York
Bastianelli
Dixon
Herbert DL. Satterlee
Helen Hamilton
Mr. Morgan
Felshaman
Wm. Fussimmen
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Brest
Giuseppe Bastianelli
M. Allen Stare
George A. Dixon
George Past Wheeler
Thomas J. O’brien
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Inander
Mra. Satterlee
M. Allen Starr
J. Pierpont Morgan
Prio Committee
Washington
Money Trust
Nephen
Slens
Bus
Weather forecast and river stage for Muscatine
The Weather towa fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. At 7 am Muscatine recorded 35 degrees. River stage at Muscatine today at 2 feet 3 inches. Sunrise 6 27 Gunset 6:16 Moonrise 3:11
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