Eighty Drowned in South Carolina Flood
A South Carolina flood is blamed for at least eighty deaths with widespread destruction across Piedmont counties. Debris-filled waters swept away bridges and mills, with Hittten and Converse among heavily hit communities. Federal aid and rail line disruptions accompany the disaster as rescuers assess losses and missing workers.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
Piedmon
Hitten
Johnson
Pacalet
Clifton
Clfton
AL Pacolet
Chitton
Lane
Aim
Seneca
Andersén
Destructive South Carolina flood devastates Pacolet mills
Reports describe a major flood along the Pacolet River sweeping mills and cottages in Pacolet South Carolina. The flood crest reached sixty feet, destroying and damaging Converse Dexter Glenda ke mills and Pacolet Warehouse. The American Cotton Association plans a meeting as relief efforts mobilize with orders to General Chattee for supplies and aid.
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South - Carolina
SuMiArs
Pacwet
Mittun Nou
Converse
Ahah
Diesteracity
Dexter Mills
Witter Mills
Glendake Mills
Pacolet
Catton
Cinivigtte
Creer
Theo Bourgyof
Associaltidn Ovill
Hue
Mption
Sarre
Hodd
Paewlet
Polk
Sirecam
Iendale
Sshington
Dune
War Department
Dliven
Chattee
Department of the East
Atlanta
Gainesville
High Water at St Louis and Mississippi Flood Rise
The Mississippi near St Louis is rising to 9 feet and expected to crest near 38 feet in two days. Government forecast warns rapid increase tonight and slow creep thereafter, with flood levels surpassing prior records but no updates on 200 people imprisoned at Nowland near Black Walnut.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Eagie
Aiton
St Louis
Bellefontaine — Bridge
Black Walnut
River Des Peres
Happy Hollows
West Alten
Hannibal
Vicinita
Mississippi
Perul
Jiezi
St. Louis Limited Train Opulent Cars News Item
Brief note mentions the St. Louis Limited service with palatial appointments. Adds that trains depart New York daily consistent with long standing railroad schedule. Includes scattered references to arrivals, real estate and weather sections.
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St. Louis
Pennsylvnia Heilroad
Rapidsérvice. Com
New York
Adv
Flood Damage to Railroads Strikes Kansas City Area
Floods cripple Kansas City rail traffic as lines from multiple railroads face washouts and destroyed bridges. Estimated freight loss runs into millions with hundreds of cars and buildings flooded. Major lines including St. Louis and San Francisco and others report substantial damage and closures.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Maine
Ikinsis City
Wangas City
Floods sweep Northern Idaho halting Great Northern traffic
Severe flooding in Northern Idaho due to rapid snowmelt disrupts the Great Northern line. Long stretches of bank along the Kautendi River have failed, likely two weeks before normal traffic resumes. No casualties reported. Thooner's Petry, Idaho, is flooded with residents using rowboats to move about.
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Kalispnuls
Idaho
Mountains
Kautendi
Thooner
Petry
Tdaho
Platt happy with Hanna as Republican chairman
Senator Platt said at the Fifth Avenue Hotel he expects a week of meetings to settle matters and denied any move to replace Hanna as chairman. He praised Hanna, denied knowledge of a Roosevelt consult, and declined to endorse Mayor Low while predicting about 20,000 votes to beat Tammany.
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Fifth Avenue
Philadelphia
Quay
Senator Hanna
Republican National Committee
Quayo
Tennsylvania
Hanna
Roosevelt
Republican County Committee
Low
Lowee
Wurtio
Teast
Tammany
Archbishop Designated for Manila Angers Manila Clergy
Tonight the Rev. T. T. Harty of St. Leo's Church St. Louis is named to be Archbishop of the Catholic Church at Manila rather than Bishop of Manila as previously announced.
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Harty
Manila
Sune
T.T. Harty
St. Leo's Church of St. Louis
Catholic Church
Prettiest Prain in the West Rocky Mountain Limited
Rocky Mountain Limited leaves Chicago at 5 45 P.M. bound for Omaha Colorado Springs and Denver claiming the prettiest train in the West with one night on the road. Lighted by electricity. Tickets and information at Rock Island offices 401 Broadway or Both St and St Ave. Adv.
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Rocky Mountain Limited
Chicago
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Denver
Rock Island
Broadway
St. and
St. Ave
rAdv
Policeman McGovern Fatally Shot in Flatbush Chase
Police officer John McGovern was shot by a fugitive during a dawn pursuit in Flatbush. Though wounded above the heart and a broken wrist, he continued chasing the suspect until he collapsed. A woman identified as Mary Earl then ingested poison at the station, with investigators seeking her statement.
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Flatbush
JohnicGovern
Jon
Mcpatrol
Govern
St. Mary's Hospital
Brooklyn
McGovern
Grand Street
Platbush Avenue
Malbone Street
Washington Avenue
Consumers’ Star Brewery
Grant Street
Driscoll
Fhiherty
A. Worthington
Linden Avenue
Imian
McGoverno
Winter Street
Philadelphia
Flitbush
Kites County
Fenimore Street
Attempted kidnapping of child at Middletown home
A stranger tried to kidnap the Vanieck family's five year old son in Vernon Avenue Middletown after demanding money at supper. The mother seized the assailant on the front piazza, but the man escaped as police and deputies searched the neighborhood.
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A. Vanieck
Newport Nursery Company
Vernon Avenue
Middletown
Vanieck
Sanborn
Veteran hotel man ill after Pneumonia at Greenwich firm
Thomas R McNeil surviving partner of Smith and McNeil, founders of a Greenwich and Washington Street hotel, is critically ill with pneumonia. At over eighty, he still directed the business though Mr Smith died years ago. Doctors Delafield Tuttle and Janeway attended. by 10 PM he rested comfortably.
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Thomas R.mcneil
Smith & McNeil
Greenwich
Washington Streets
Mr. Smith
Mr. McNell
Parliament opens amid Liberal opposition to free trade budget
London reports note anxiety as Parliament reconvenes to watch Liberal Opposition defend the free trade budget while Government ministers, including Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, face criticism. The piece discusses colonial tariffs, workingmen’s views, and international precedents affecting Britain’s duties and wages.
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London
Chamberlain
Melbourne
the Times
England
Alfred Beakin
Great Britain
United States
Germany
America
Charmberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Waterspout Strikes Elevated Train Near Rockaway Beach
A waterspout hit an elevated Jamaica Bay trestle train between Beach Channel and Broad Channel as it neared Broad Street. The six car train was soaked on the platforms with two cars filled by women taking a jolt but no derailment occurred thanks to guards and the initial impact on a neighboring track. The spout moved toward Far Rockaway exerting brief alarm among passengers.
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Seaside Station
Rockaway Beach
Broadway
Brooklyn
Jamaica Bay
Betwee Beach Channel
Broad Channel
Canarsie
Rocka Way
Blackburn Sets Sail In Dory For Third Ocean Crossing
Howard Blackburn leaves Gloucester in the fifteen foot America to attempt a fresh ocean crossing with Havre as the goal. He plans to return via Gibraltar the Western Islands Porto Rico and Cuba and display the boat at St Louis exhibition. A large crowd cheers as he sails away.
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Mass
Howard Blackburn
Atlantic
Dories
America
Havre
Gibraltar
Western Islands
Porto Rico
Cuba
St. Louis’ Exposition
Steamer Halifax Sold to Boston Halifax Syndicate
A Boston Halifax syndicate purchasing the steamer Halifax and related wharf properties for 250000, along with leases at Hawkesbury and Charlottetown and the charter of the Olivette, was orchestrated by Alfred S. Hinges and F. J. Daggett with Halifax investor George E. Bou and R. T. Mackreith, Morton F. Plant as principal owner of the former asset.
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Halifax
N. S
Boston
Canada Avenue and Plant
Hawkesbury
Charlottetown
Olivette
Alfred $. Hinges
F. J. Daggett
George E
20-Hour Train Route Named 20th Century Limited
The 20-Hour Train service between New York and Chicago is titled the 20th Century Limited, a joint venture of the New York Central and Lake Shore Railways. This premium line emphasizes speed and luxury as it links major cities with a high-speed schedule and exclusive onboard amenities.
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New York
Chicago
New York Central and
Lake Shore Railways
Adv
Historic Hudson Steamer Trips Advertised
One day excursion on Day Line Steamers from Hudson to West Point Newburgh or Po'keepsie. Music offered onboard as part of a steamboat advertisement.
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Hudson
West Point
Newburgh
Po'keepsie
Polonium Demonstrated as a Primary Element at Berlin Session
Prof W Markwald of Berlin shows a tiny speck of polonium produced from uranium to the Chemical Congress, confirming it as a primary element. The metal glows with nearby barium and zinc when excited, dazzling chemists and sparking interest in its practical uses. In the same session, Prof Proskauer discusses ozone sterilization of drinking water and its cost advantages over sand filtration.
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Berlin
W. Markwald
Mme. Curie
Paris
Markwald
Proskauer
Wiesbaden
Peddlers in Ardsley Case
Chief of Police Nossiter seeks two men linked to selling court plaster across Westchester County. They were in Ardsley two weeks before the Heffernan killing. one has one arm and the other resembles the alleged killer. No evidence ties them to murder. detectives plan questioning. Kadwin Gould’s reward funds to be placed in a local bank. Gould urges prompt action to clear the case, with Ardsley Club backing.
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EAE Sons N. X
Nossiter
Westchester County
John Heffernan
Tod Kadwin-Gould
Gould
Ardsley Club
Trenton Mobilizes Crusade Against Mosquitoes
Trenton government launches a mosquito control drive guided by State Entomologist Prof Smith. Cleaning Gold Stream near Cadwalder Place and filling a large pond behind the State House are planned to cut breeding sites. An assistant from State College will supervise the operation starting tomorrow.
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New York Times
Trenton
N. J
Smith
Board of Health
Cadwalder Place
Florence Mission
State House
State College
New Brunswick
Biscuit Strike Called. Bread Plants Hit Nationwide
The New York Times reports a biscuit strike in eight cities, with 10 000 workers likely walkouts Tuesday. Bakers unions say the action could cripple the company and force factory closures as 150 workers in the Aldrich Schmidt plant are notified to strike, spreading to cracker packers later. A Cleveland led strike targets large bakeries over nine hour days, shutting down several major plants and cutting about 50 000 loaves daily.
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New York Times
Chicago
the. Biscuit
Bakers’ Union
Journeymen Bakers ’and Confectioners Union
Cleveland
Ohio
Srhke
Standard
Star
Julien
Laub
Fire at Buffalo Carting and Storage Plant Burns $400,000
Fire insurance adjusters place the loss at 400000 for the Buffalo Carting and Storage Company's plant and contents burned last night. About 85 percent of the loss is insured. The building stored machinery and goods for manufacturing firms from other cities. Three-
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Buffalo
Buffalo Carting and Storage Company
Lake Shore Railroad
Burnett's Cocoaine Hair Growth Ad Copy
An 19th century product ad claims Burnett's Cocoaine promotes hair growth and renders it dark and glossy, attributed to Ady. The snippet presents a marketing claim for a hair treatment.
Niagara Falls Trip Advertised With No Extra Cost
A compact promotion notes that travelers can view Niagara Falls using New York Central lines at no additional expense. The ad highlights accessible rail routes and travel convenience for visitors seeking the falls experience.
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Niagara Falls
New York Central
Fire Engulfs Warehouse as Walls Collapse
Firemen battled a blaze that destroyed a warehouse discovered shortly before 2 PM. Within an hour the building burned completely as adjacent frame structures were crushed by falling brick walls. Firefighters narrowly avoided entrapment with several hurt lightly.
Wall Street weakness seen in undigested securities holds
The Times notes heavy liquidation in American securities and says the bear market remains visible. It cites undigested holdings, a cautious sign of potential fall, and warns that continued liquidation is needed to address previous mad spending.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Wall Street
the Times
America
United States
Moorish tribes join Pretender marching on Tesa
The Times correspondent from Tangier reports the Pretender has moved from the Rif toward Tesa and several tribes once loyal are dispatching contingents to support him.
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London Times
New York Times
London
the Times
Tangier
Riff
Tesa
The Pope In Good Health Reported In Rome
The Pope is said to be in excellent health with private audiences almost daily and only a slight heat related indisposition. Cardinal Capecelatro of Capua had a thirty minute interview and found him brighter than a year ago. Dr Lappoani did not need to visit recently. The Pope received the Patriarch of Jerusalem and joked about reporting his health.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Rome
Cardinal Capecelatro
Capua
Lappoani
Vatican
Patriarch of Jerusalem Yesterday Morning, Pope Leo
Imall
Striking grave diggers cause vandalism at Cypress Lawn
San Francisco reports that a grave digger strike led to two vandalism acts at Cypress Lawn Cemetery. Workers quit after pay demands and union veto over three old non union employees and reinstatement of one fired for obscene language. A funeral grave was flooded after hose was turned on. At the crematory an oil spill ignited an explosion, injuring two workers and damaging equipment.
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New York Times
San Francisco
Cypress Lawn Cemetery
Cleveland in Comfort on Lehigh Valley Train No.1
Lehigh Valley advertises Train No.1 offering improved comfort with a $10.85 rate. Tickets 855 and 1.234 Broadway.
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Cleveland
Comfort
Broadway
French Steamer Sunk in Collision Near Marseilles
A French passenger line disaster near Marseilles left the Liban sunk after a collision with the Insulaire. About 240 passengers were aboard Liban. at least half possibly drowned. Seventeen crew saved. Balkan and Bléchamp aided in rescues. 40 and 37 passengers were saved respectively. Liban, 208 feet, 2308 tons, built Glasgow 1882.
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Marseilles
Insulaire
Liban
Fraissinet’ & Cle
Fraissinet & Cie
Bastia
Corsica
Maire Island
Bléchamp
Balkan
Fraigsinet & Cie
Biéchamyp
Gime
Marseilles Harbor
Glasgow
Booths to Open Brooklyn Home for City Children
Commander and Mrs. Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America plan a new charitable venture by opening a home for unprotected city children in Brooklyn. Supported by Brooklyn merchants who donate furniture and supplies, the Brooklyn home will open in July with aims to extend the program to other cities.
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New York Times
Montclair
N. J
Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Brooklyn
Booth
Italians Shot in a Late Afternoon Fight in Inwood
Inwood police report a fatal chest wound to Antonio Angelloti and a second gunshot wound to Julius Raimundi who is in Nassau Hospital. Pasquille Magurzzi, age 25, is under arrest after a quarrel in the Italian settlement. Deputy Sheriff Zazata detained Magurzzi and he awaits the wound outcomes in Nassau Hospital.
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Inwood
Antonio Angelloti
Julius Raimundi
Nassau
Pasquille Magurzzi
Vincent Zazat
Mazuzzal
William A. Swayband
Niemann
Fast Trains to the West by Pennsylvania Railroad
Improved service via Pennsylvania Railroad with Three Limiteds leaving daily for Chicago and St Louis. Finely equipped schedule and modern accommodations advertised.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Chica
St. Louis
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