Delta Flood Worsens As Mississippi Rises and Tents Sought
Thousands in the Delta face worsening floods with waters breaking through levees. Greenville and surrounding areas are largely surrounded by water, with relief efforts including 500 tents requested by Huntington residents and state aid strained by treasury limits. Weather reports warn of rising Mississippi levels from Keokuk to Alton, with major crevasses avoiding critical points while New Orleans lines reinforce levees.
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Greenville
Huntington
River rises flood threat near New Orleans April
From Helena Arkansas a special reports the Mississippi rose two tenths in twenty four hours and threats of levee breaks increase. The Hubbard Place levee below the city may fail soon as five breaks close and back water compounds danger. Rescue steamer Maude ferries in more workers for Captain Brame at Westover. Westover break widens to over 360 feet. Rumor suggests Mississippi levee near Kiles’ sore three miles above may give way.
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J. F. Price
LeFevre
Delta County
Mississippi
Washington, D.D. C
Weather Bureau
ST. Louis
Keokuk
Alton
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Catra
Mound Ty
Mediphis
Vicksburg
Rosedale
Helena
Ark
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Yazoo
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Natchez
Tennessee
Cumberland
Arkansas
Red Rivers
Ohio
Memphis
Crevassen
Willis L. Moor
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Maude
Brame
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Rivera courtmartial in Havana shot at sunrise reports say
A Havana rumor claims General Rivera was sentenced to be shot at sunrise after a court martial held yesterday. Eyewitnesses aboard the Olivette and Cuban sources in New York and Havana speak of a fate likely to be carried out soon, with Weyler viewed as eager to act.
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Evening Sun
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Im4a
Havana
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Olivette
Henrico Tomao
Weyler
United States
Isvera
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Wavana
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General Rivera
Weyler cracks down on gamblers in Clenfuegos raid
Captain General Weyler issues arrest orders targeting thirty nine prominent gamblers in Clenfuegos. The move seeks to curb widespread gambling among officials and fear grows of further arrests and possible removal of Santa Clara’s provincial governor.
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Weyler
Wegser
Clenfuegos
Amore
Banta Clara
Clenfuestoz
Santa Clara
Cipher code breakthrough claimed by Spaniens officials
A circulated report from Washington asserts Spaniens officials have found a key to the State Department cipher, claiming it would expose telegrams between Consul General Lee and the department yet noting that most messages are in English and that deciphered portions do not enable cross-use with later dispatches. The cipher reportedly aids distant postings but is said to be unnecessary for Lee’s Havana correspondence.
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American Report On Spanish Prisoner Melton
Jacksonville dispatch says Ona Melton a U.S. prisoner captured last year aboard the Wilmeter Conpector on the Cuban coast is dying in Cabana Castle prison near Havana. Journalists urge Secretary Sherman to secure prompt release and editors urge the Spanish minister in Washington to seek clemency for Melton.
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Fugene Bryson
New York Journal
Flavana
Ona Melton
United Press
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Pinar del Rio
Cabana Castle
Tea Travanga
Thysen
Associated Press
Sherman
Alulton
Washington
Moerton
Obituary for Capt Powell of Windsor Virginia
Capt W P Powell a longtime Windsor resident died at 9 pm after a paralytic stroke. He suffered from a prior stroke in December 1892 and passed after another stroke. He was 62 and survived by his wife seven children and a grandchild. He will be buried by the Masons Sunday at 3 pm.
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W. P. Powell
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Royal Arch
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Government printers and post office changes unleashed
Secretary Gage restricts visiting hours at Treasury and reinstates veteran staff. W. Harrington returns as chief of accounts, J. D. McDowell moves to the architect’s office. Fourth-class postmasters begin appointments, with several removals. Government Printing Office head Mathew resumes duties after three years away, greeted by staff.
Insurgent Fire Hits Blockhouse as Turkish Officers Surrender
April 2 report from the region notes insurgents near Butsnesia exchanging rifle fire with a blockhouse after foreign troops replaced prior garrisons. Greek Colonel Vassos arranges a conditional surrender of two Turkish officers and forty soldiers through the Greek Bishop of Canea.
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Red
Tie Parrigon Rephal
Che
Vasshie
Creek Army
Matuna
Vassos
Canea
Kepuo
Pelle
Beduge
Crete War Leader Vassos Claims Calm After British Probe
London April 2 The Daily Telegraph prints an interview with Col. Vassos the Greek commander who says his protest to the foreign admirals will be the last. He touts calm in Crete after seven weeks of reforms hospitals prisons bridges judges and sanitary officers and asserts he has secured life and property as in England or France. He blames Christian Europe for recent unrest and says he did not wage war on the powers.
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Daily Telegraph
Crete
Vassos
Greece
Creth
Europe
England
Tle
Vasses
Wassos
Gane
Vieta
Afta
Joe Hsten
Calcassos
House of Commons
Statewide Victory Over Railroad Measure Reported
Nashville April 2 reports indicate Tennessee lawmakers approved a railroad measure after a hard fought battle. The House backed the bill, the Senate amended it, and after several conferences the measure passed amid strong partisan debate as supporters and opponents marshaled full resources.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennesse
U House
Senate
House
Aves
Rodes Invlugation In London On Rhodes Testimony
The examination of Colonel Francis Rhodes resumed before the South African Committee in Westminster. Rhodes testified that Dr Tomeson forced the Reform Committee at Johannesburg to send an armed force to meet Jameson’s party, though insufficient arms existed. Major Sir John Willoughby testified the raid followed a letter from Johannesburg promising a friendly force to greet Jameson at Krugersdorp.
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London
Francis Rhoades
Ceolhades
Westmnster Hutl
Rhodes
Tomeson
Reform Committee
Johannesbure
Jameson
Johannesbrg
John Willowehby
Paricipa Hon
Transvaal
Johannessure
Johannespurg
Krugersdorp
British Marines Raid Villages and Press Chains on Houses
A London dispatch reports weeklong British operations including marines in Tripet lasphoulia and near Selino searching for provisions and fodder. Warships sent to Molamibiart, threats of destruction, while insurgents reportedly mined forts beneath houses linked by cables.
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London
Tripet
Lasphoulia
Selino
Floae Ad Gerain
Briteeh
Armel Pest
Molamibiart
Kissamo
Christmaas
Greece Ports Blockade Start Date In Doubt
The Star argues in its afternoon edition that it has authority for statements on the blockade of Greek ports and notes the ponyers will begin on Sunday April 4.
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London
The
Star
Greece
Norfolk Team Slips in Narrow Defeat After Pitcher Trouble
Norfolk lost to the Senators as pitchers struggled. TYfanmitler Clausen Wilson and Turner occupied the mound for Norfolk while Bel Nie and Parnes delivered key plays. About a thousand attended with five late innings runs sealing the setback. Score:
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F.C
Vipe Aluans
Senators
Tyfanmitler
Clausen
Wilson
Turner
Norfolk
Parnes Slent
Atle
Framed Runs Washington Norfolk 4 Norton 3
Framed Runs Washington Norfolk 4 Norton 3 with listed players Lush Abbey OBrien Brown Turner De Montrevile Welhl Cartwright Ashe De Montreville Cartwright Wall Ashe McWaland Weddige Turner Reiliv Whit Pitch Turner Umpire Heydler and a two hour game time.
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Norfolk
Lefton
Witeh- Ineton
Miston Badus
Norton
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Clausen
Reilly
Jay Wilson
Nehe
Turner
Abbey
Melarlind
O' Brien
O'rien
Pittsburg Defeats St Alan's Couerre In Seven Inning Tilt
A seven inning game at Ronese Virginia between St Alan's Couerre of Tradford and the PAIshiwre National League team ended with the latter winning. Pittsburgh's heavy hitters were held in check by strong pitching. Batteries Izard and Shilby for St Alan's Thewley and Aterritt for the Pirates.
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AMD
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Izard and Shilby
Thewley and Aterritt
Virginia boys defeat Vermont varsity in afternoon game
Charlottesville April 2 The Virginia boys beat the Vermont varsity by 12 points in the second period. Sensational plays were scarce, best action centered on Wirerindin. Vermont travels to Washington after the game to face Georgeown University tomorrow.
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Virginia
Vermont
Wirerindin
Waerhington
Ceorecown University O-Morrow
Baseball Proverbs From a Detroit Free Press Quip List
The column assembles a playful set of baseball idioms and malaprops. It riffs on common sayings with altered phrasing about pitches errors bases and umpires, highlighting humor and wordplay from the sports page.
Philadelphia Ship Tuadelphia Leaves San Diego for Thawail
Secretary Lounge says no extraordinary cast on for the Philadelphia’s presence in Thawail. A high ranking officer will command a 4 lirat-elass vessel to relieve the Marton, arrived March 19, and decide whether to send it home or cruise. Also an ad notes N. D. Dental Rooms at 234 Main Street Innis, Dentist.
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Washington
Tie
Marton
Massive Lumber Kiln Fire Strikes Norfolk Area Killers Burn
A large fire swept through fourteen kilns of the Norlolis and Merkioy Pine company near Norfolk, consuming about 150000 feet of lumber. Fire crews from the Norfolk and Hope departments battled the blaze, facing equipment failures and high heat before the flames were brought under control. Total losses estimated at 60 000 to 70 000 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Limber
Berkeley
Norfalte
Norfolk
Merkley
Rucs
Topere Company
PM Ps
Tanis Lumber Company
Seni
PP. Weat
Ernest Hickman
J. Cirey
Claude Striker
White
Alex. Moore
Averile Chapman
John Pard
Georgia Governor’s Son Marries Atlanta Bride in Secret Ceremony
J P Atkinson the governor's 17 year old son wed Ada Byrd in a county ceremony after eloping from Atlanta. The couple registered as J W Atkinson and wife in Rome. Governor Atkinson and the bride’s father offered a bounty for arrest to prevent the marriage. Police later located them and notified the governor who traveled from Atlanta.
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Rome
Gia
J. P. Atkinson
Georgia
Ada Byrd
Mary Eeryan
AtkKinson
Clyrd
Loy
Wingston
Counney
J. W Atkinson
Drum
Thankful Widow Seeks Help After Husband’s Death
A Griffin Georgia widow thanks neighbors for support after her husband died last Friday. She notes gratitude for co operation during the funeral and lists a few sellable assets including a milk cow and a white and black horse available cheap. She wishes blessings on all who helped.
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Norfolk and Western February Earnings Report
The Norfolk and Western Railroad reports February earnings of 178005.02 dollars, a 25705.61 dollar drop from February. For the October 1 1896 to March 1 1897 period net earnings reach 1214090.14 dollars, up 143108.45 from the prior year.
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Norfolk & Wester Railroad Company
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