Floods threaten vast Mississippi Valley with unprecedented damage
The President reports Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana floods have caused widespread distress and property loss. Tens of thousands face destitution as crops drown and towns flood from Memphis to Greenville with rivers at record highs. Federal relief urged while local efforts struggle.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi Valley
Marion
Ark
Memphis
Greenville
Miss
Washington Message on Flood Aid Passes Senate
President’s plan to aid Mississippi flood sufferers was read to the Senate and a joint resolution for 1.00 was approved. A House measure proposing 200,000 for the same purpose including the Red River basin was received and quickly passed by the Senate. A Senate plan to reorganize committees was postponed for tomorrow.
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Washington, D. Cy
Senate
Run Jain
Red River
Ave States
Leak
Earle
Gorman
Relief for Mississippi flood victims approved in session
The House passed a joint resolution authorizing 200000 dollars for flood relief in the Mississippi Valley after debate over responsibilities. Simultaneously Speaker Reed and members clashed over legislative procedure, prompting protest by Senator elect Simpson and remarks from Blaine. President signed the mood relief bill and sent a naval relief vessel to India victims, then departed the White House for the navy yard aboard the Dolphin.
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Washington, D. C
Mississippi Valley
Simpson
Kansas
Catchings
Mississippi
Walker
Massachusetts
Cannon
Mlinois
Jotice
Pop
Aly. Earle
South Carolina
Senate
Reed
Blaine
Muti
Tie
Lhcowse
Witte House
Mies
Mek Bites
Saxton
J. Addizon Porter
Dr. Bates
United Staten Navy
West End Maylist church reception and civic notes
PR CERSAVERG AND VICINITY reports a reception for new West End Maylist church members next Friday with devotions music readings and refreshments. Also notes the Daughters of Liberty first anniversary address by Mr Thomas J Tyvey and patriotic child recitations. A Fourth of July observance committee is formed by the Old Dominion Counsel Junior Order United American Mechanics. A purse snatching on Marshall street leads to a chase but the thief escapes. Obituary reports the death of Louis Hunt, a native of St Louis and son in law of D Buchanan. Marriage plans for Walter Blewnart and Nellie Perkins are announced with wedding in Dinwiddie and trip to Washington. Also reports tobacco prices and the third anniversary of a local explosion at Rocnatne Island.
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Tetersburg
West End
Daughters of Liberty
Thos. J. Tyvey
Messrs
Rh. B. Crump
W. HW
Wilcox
Wy. A. Williamson
Charles J. Collier
Collier
Marshall Street
Louis Hunt
Leo
Augustus Wright
Svenore Street
St. Louis
Ir. D. Buchanan
Wichtrand
Walter Blewnart
Nellie I. Perkins
Dinwiddie
Washington
Bhendlford
FIGHTING IN CRETE Bouts Between Christians and Turks Near Candia
Fighting outside Candia today pitted Christians against Turks with insurgents stronger than the Turks. The Purke held their outpost despite attacks from four points. Two Turks were killed and eleven insurgents fell. A letter from the insurgents at Klesamo warns foreign admirals of plans to attack the forte there.
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Canea
Candia
Klesamo
Greece Warts War Sparks Crowds in Athens and Cyprus
In Athens crowds swarmed streets through the night demanding war with fervent meetings in the morning. In Larnaca Cyprus a unity resolve for Greece Crete and Cyprus circulated at gatherings and a ceremonial procession carried banners calling for blockade enforcement and union.
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Athens
Jone Inia
Larnaca
Ctyprus
Cypris
Crete
Greece
Vertion
Turkish government seeks new Crete governor amid war fears
The Ottoman leadership in Constantinople signals intent to appoint a governor for Crete and end the current unrest, while Salonica appeals for volunteers in case of conflict between Turkey and Greece.
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Constantinople
Tyre Parte
Crete
Salonien
Turkey
Andreos
Turkish inquiry into arms for refugees completed
The commission investigating the arming of Abassem refugees on the peninsula at Akrotiri has finished its probe. It finds the Turkish officials noted down advance maneuvers but did not distribute arms to the payee, revealing no direct arms transfer linked to the attack near Christmas.
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London
Avril T
Daily News
Sarur- Hay
Akrotiri
Mane
Wna
Rob
Crete Reinforcements Uncertain as Government Delays
April 7 report from Rone states the Triangular Government plans to send troops to Crete have been canceled or delayed. Officials now foresee no additional forces being dispatched and the situation remains unresolved.
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Rone
Tralian
Crete
Prance Sends More Men To Reinforce Crete
Three hundred infantry will embark from Toulon tomorrow to reinforce the troops in Crete as of April 7. The move signals ongoing French military support and deployment in the eastern Mediterranean theater.
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Prance
Toulon
Crete
English reformers to aid Red Cross in Crete action
London reformers led by Mrs. Ormiston Chant prepare to join Red Cross nurses and travel to Crete to assist in relief work. The group plans to depart London the following day to support humanitarian efforts amid unrest.
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London
Italian Admiral Canevaro Relieved or Recalled Amid Crete Tensions
Report from Rome says Admiral Canevaro commanding the Italian squadron and senior in command of foreign warships in Cretan waters has been recalled or may be relieved. He reportedly asked for another officer to be assigned to the chief command as tensions in the region persist.
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Rome
Canevaro
Cretan
Chic
Fall of 1760 Delay in Executing Murderer
The representative of the company urged caution over sending the current through the beds of the murderer. Warden Coaklin agreed and obtained a respite, pushing the expected action to April 21.
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Rrisel
Comepany Hiavkluge
Dyne
Warden Coaktin
Marriage of Misa Ida Catherine Gary Noted Society Event
The wedding of Misa Ida Catherine Gary daughter of Postmaster General James A. Gary to Frank I. Pesvam took place at Grow Memorials church with a ceremony led by Pastor Stey Matthie Db Bahcock. Guests included high officials such as the President’s family, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and various state and city leaders.
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Apieiey
Misa Ida Catharine Gary
Dae Tevo
Oainb
James A. Gary
Praneis i. Pesvam
Mevinney
Bermbers
Gary
Rbroom
Rodke Hopkins
Stey
Matthie Db
Bahcock
Lindén Avenue
Lwidesmalls
Ulisses
Lilian
Dessie
Madeleine Gary
Mita Thompson
May Raasher
Chien Browne
Morenee Dassher
Rena Trust
Der
Win
Balizell
TrimWe
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Miran Pilek
Deoree Tranny
Trendersoat
Kky
Aipone
Brontfast
Ue View
Hobbrt
Secretigy of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Work and
Mas
Alger
Miss Alert
Daring Iowa Dreadnought Sets Speed Trial Record
The battleship Iowa ran a sixty six mile course at seventeen knots during official trials under favorable weather. The ship completed the test in about five hours with steady boiler pressure, uniform screw RPM, and minimal vibration, earning a $200 000 prize for her builders. Official figures are expected to confirm near seventeen and one tenth knots.
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Boston
Lown
Iowa
Republicans win state ticket but fail to unify Legislature
In an early Rhode Island election, Republicans secured the State ticket and a large General Assembly majority while Democrats failed to field a legislative slate. Governor Elsha Deer won with a plurality under 12,000, the largest for any governor. The Democrats faced heavy losses statewide.
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Repubdblican
Crete Governorship Discussed by Powers in Constantinople
A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette from Constantinople reports the Powers have instructed their diplomatic representatives to decide among themselves on appointing a temporary military governor for Crete. The move signals coordinated influence over the island amid unsettled governance.
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Berlin
Cologne
Constantinople
Crete
Reprieve Delays Ohio Execution At Last Minute
In Columbus a death sentence for William Piaas was halted at the final moment as tests failed to restore the electric chair. Warden Cofield requested a respite amid a brief power malfunction that limited the apparatus to about 1500 volts. The delay postponed the scheduled midnight execution.
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Columbus
Ohio
Heaven
William Piaas
Arma
Revival Sermon Draws Large Congregation At Soldiers Home
A revival meeting at the Soldiers' Home last night drew a large crowd as evangelist Crittenton preached on choosing God over “tomorrow.” The service included songs, testimonies, and a push for personal conversion, with announcements of ongoing Wednesday and weekend activities at the academy and church groups.
President McKinley Departs Washington for Dolphin Voyage
President McKinley leaves Washington aboard the United States dispatch boat Dolphin for a brief respite from official duties. The vessel steamed down the Potomac as rumors swirl about the trip and those close to the President know where the ship is headed.
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MeKtnsey
Wirty Mls
Uppenstrons Wishbudton
Washington
McKinley
United States
Dolphin
Potomac River
Bryan to Speak in St Augustine Then Tallahassee Visit
Wilian Jennings Bryan arrives in Jacksonville and proceeds to St Augustine for a speech tomorrow night before continuing to Tallahassee to address the Legislature. The trip aims to win votes for the free silver candidate for the United States Senate.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Apri
Wilian Jennings Bryan
St. Augustine
Pal Lahassee
Hecht
Free Silver
United States Senate
Proposed removal of Constitution friga te from navy yard opposed by delegations
Portamouth April 7 The proposed removal of the Constitution frigate from the navy yard faces strong opposition from the Maine and New Hampshire congressional delegations. Yesterday the delegations joined in asking Secretary Long to keep the ship at the Portsmouth yard, where it is believed to remain.
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Portamouth
NLIT
Victorie
Navy Yard
Alaine
New Flimpshire
Whea
Longhet
Portamouth Mivy
Portsmouth Vara
Removal Work Begins On General Chrant’s Body Tomb
In New York on April 7 a crew started removing General Chrant’s body from a temporary tomb. Work involves cutting a steel cage and rivets in the casket while carpenters clear a fence to hide the tomb awaiting transfer to a secure vault. timing undisclosed, likely late in the week.
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New York
General Chrant
Exhibition of Water Colors by Mir Lucien Powell
A Nor folk Art League gallery opened last evening with a water colors show by Mir Lucien Powell of Writhingian. The display features about twenty works including The Grant Canals Ventee and The Lagoon Ventee, The Hague after sunset and A Virginia Roadway. Notable pieces also include Washington from Arlington Heights and Spring Time in Surrey, drawing attention from local observers and art lovers.
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Norfolk Art League
Mir
Lucien Powell
Writhingian
Grant Canals
Ventee
Hague
Virginia
Washington
Eclington Heights
Capitol
Surrey
Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting Reports No Action
At a Tuesday morning session by the Daughters of the Confederacy in T. R. C. no action was taken regarding sending delegates to the Nashville reunion of Verdoe.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
T.R. C
Delecates
Nash- Ville
Verdoe
Aliseus
Glasses Offer Relief for Eye Strain and Headache
The notice suggests eye strain and headaches can be relieved by proper glasses and advises seeing Dr. Weck for evaluation and eyewear.
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Dr. Weck
Minister in Diplomatic Parade to New York
Auneefore, dean of the diplomatic corps, reverses his declination and will attend the New York event with nearly all colleagues. A Paris embassy cablegram says Minister Han Otnux will likely send a warship to New York, signaling notable French representation in the marine demonstration.
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Puonecefore
Wrhellington
Julian ‘Auneefore
New York
Orpe
Grant Eelebna
State Department
Paris
Han Otnux
Pranve
Consular Reports on World Customs Affects American Tourists
The Department of State will issue consular reports with an epitome of customs duties laws and police regulations in European countries. The guides will help American tourists traveling abroad with bicycles and riders for a summer trip.
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Washington
Department of State
Seymour man applies for Harvard scholarship for descendant
Dy W. BE Gerrish of Seymour Indiana has applied to Harvard University for a scholarship fund left by English merchant William Pennoyer who aided fitting out the Mayflower. The 21 300 endowment was to fund two scholarships for descendants of the testator. Gerrish is stated as a lineal descendant on his mother’s side. Bluffton Post.
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Dy W. BE. Gerrish
Seymour
Ind
Harvard University
Gaizish
William Pennoyer
Blttabure
Ancient Spanish colony precedes Jamestown claim in NC evidence
The report claims that 60 years before Roanoke and 81 years before Jamestown Sir Walter Raleigh’s expedition, a Spanish settlement of about 600 people existed on the same land later held by the English. Hon. Walter Clark presents proofs of an earlier colonization, altering established chronologies and shocking readers in North Carolina and Virginia.
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Manner Inn
Waleter Clark
Tone Ave
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Virginia
John Smith
Jamestown
Suselice Clark
Sir Walter
Leader Ayilon Dies Amid Civil War Rumors in Colony
Fragmentary account notes Ayilon, described as leader, died during a tiala Civil War struggle within the colony. It mentions San Miruel Aas a bang and references royal archives in Fernando, with Alexander Bro of Virginia noted for work on Brown's Genesis of the United States and Justice Clark cited for a discovery.
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Ayilon
Bancroft
Fernando
Boalh
St. Augustine
Alexander: Bro
Virginia
Brown
United States
America
Justice Clark
Democratic Gains and Local Retrenchment Trends in Ohio Richmond
The report notes Democratic momentum following recent election results, with Chairman WigHon attributing gains to discontent with the Republican party. It cites salary cuts for city officials, retirement of high earners, and unease over retrenchment. Also mentioned are invitations to a New York Reform Club banquet and upcoming court actions in appeals court proceedings.
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Richmond
WigHon
Republican Party
Mel Kinley
Wilson
Che
Pitt Lee
Tod
Cuba
Gener
United States
D. EB. Porteaux
James River and
Kanawha
Bee Ile
Shay
Home Guards
Settl
O'Perrall
Cou
Walker
A. W. Patterson
Tae Kirkwood Mitchell
Sis
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Hhooker
Donohue
Calbaum
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