Catfish Point Crevasse Floods Greenville Mississippi
A telegraph report from Greenville Mississippi dated the 6th details a massive break at Catfish Point flooding Washington avenue and many sections. The crevasse spans 1700 to 1800 feet and widens, washing away houses, crops, and stock while leaving the colored community in dire need of shelter, food, and relief as government aid is stretched thin.
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Greenville
Mies
Catfish Point
Washington Avenue
Poplar Street
Ashington
Greenwood
Skipwith
Lavorer
Hood
White River
Caro
Arkansas
Arkansas City
Ark
Speed
Graham
Vollinger
Government Service
Cone
Mississippi
Mound, Huntington
Offutt's
Peninsuta
Bishop Vincent warns on compulsory education issue
The Buffalo bishop at the Palmer House calls Wisconsin's compulsory education law the year's key issue. He argues Catholics and German Lutherans will oppose it nationwide, predicting the debate will overshadow tariff politics and fuel a clash over whether Americans or Roman Catholics will control the country. He notes Catholic parochial schools and teachers in public schools influence children of other faiths.
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Chicago Libune
Sta Inst
Vincent
Buffalo
Palmer House
Bennett
Wisconsin
Iinois
United States
Murder Trial in Rome as Italian Suspect Faces Manslaughter Charge
Early December incident in Rome New York ends with James Gilson shot dead at his mother's door. Italian resident Michael Cibo stands trial for first degree manslaughter after evidence shows Gilson twice tried to enter Cibo's home while Mrs. Cibo was awake with children and he was shot during a struggle at the window.
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James Gilson
Rome
New York
Michael Cibo
Was
Gilson
Cibo
Jury Returns Not Guilty in Italian Case
A damaged report notes the case was given to the jury and a verdict of not guilty was returned. When the jury's verdict was explained to the Italian, his demonstrations of joy were described as indicating possible insanity.
Woman admits planned shoplifting in romantic scheme
Mary Rebecca Shipley of Staunton Virginia arrested in Philadelphia for stealing about 700 worth of goods. She described a romantic, calculated plan to lift items from several stores, keep them in her hotel room, and later return them to store employees for identification, claiming audacious skill rather than need. She joked about a supper to identify goods and denied personal use. She appeared insane to officers.
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Mary Rebecca Shipley
Staunton
Philadelphia
New York
Debating the Race Question at Michigan Law Lecture
A public debate in the University of Michigan law lecture room weighed colonization of the negro. Law and literary departments represented by G W Roth J W Preeman and M G McClung argued affirmative while H Cluff W Rinebert and L A Caukin held the negative. Judges from the faculties ruled for the negative.
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Law Lecure
University of Michigan
United States
G.W. Roth
J. W. Preeman
M. G. McClung
America
Liberia
Africa
South
Poisoned 4 Family in Englewood Murder Mystery
A Chicago suburb Englewood case centers on George P. Newland and his family who fell ill after supper on the Sthinat with arsenical poisoning. Newland died next morning. his wife may die, while son and daughter show potential recovery. A servant girl who bought rat poison is under suspicion though no motive is known.
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Englewood
Chicago
George P. Newland
Wabash Avenue
Newland
Raveges of the Storm Ravages Springfield Region
Adjutant General Vatce returned to Springfield Illinois from the cyclone damaged southern area after being sent to assess the March 27 devastation. He conducted inspections and surveys to determine the extent of the damage and needed relief measures.
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Raveges
Adjt
Vatce
Springfield
Arate
Metropolis disaster toll report to Governor Fifer
A Metropolis disaster report records one woman killed and fifteen injured with eighty thousand dollars in property damage and twenty thousand in damages to effects. In Grand Tower Jackson County two killed four mortally wounded with additional thirty seven injuries and nineteen houses destroyed. A church serves as a hospital while homelessness is addressed and no immediate suffering remains. Campbell's Hill reports eleven wounded.
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Guv. Fifer
Metropolis
Grand Tower
Jackson County
Campbell's Hill
New Plan for Reorganizing Interstate Commerce Railway Association
A Chicago meeting of Western railroad leaders approved a minority and majority plan to reorganize the Interstate Commerce Railway Association. The proposal outlines rates and rules enforcement by presidents, allows voluntary arbitration with 90 day validity, and sets a tribunal for complaints while keeping freight and passenger groups subordinate. A dissenting view favors independent associations and explicit traffic division. A joint committee will refine the plan for a future session.
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Interstate Commerce Railway Association
Western Railroads
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Railroad Association
A. F. Walker
J. N. Faithorn
W. W. Fintey
J. W. Midgeley
Auxillary Association
Hoe
Annes
Service Pension Bill Expands Wartime Pensions
The bill introduced by Ohio representative Boothman on the 7th proposes a service pension of one cent per day for Union veterans, allows veterans to swap disability pensions for the service pension, widows receive a monthly stipend during widowhood, and minors of deceased soldiers gain three dollars monthly with continuity during helplessness or widow remarrying before age 16.
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Boothman
Ohio
Imaginary heir seeks Burlington farm in land scam
A richly dressed woman, claiming kinship to Philip Best, tried buying a large Burlington farm south of town for 35 000 dollars after visiting a week earlier. She claimed connections to Gen Blucher and a Crimean War British officer widow, showed money and letters of credit, and planned to return with funds and her son. she has since vanished, suspected monomaniac on land purchases.
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Imagines Snots
Philip Best
Burlington
John Matterson
Pattenson
Adsyor
Milwaukee
Mr. Best
Gen. Blucher
Dellare
Cyclone Rumor Strikes Proprieta Town Iowa
Telegraph report claims a cyclone swept Proprieta town Iowa with twenty railroad cars blown away and many feared killed though no authentic confirmation available.
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Telegraph
Proprietatown
Iowa
Respectable Montclair Couple Exposed as Notorious Burglars
James Tuthill, once a trusted Montclair mason, and his wife were arrested after a spree of thefts. Neighbors who praised the couple now describe Tuthill as a robber captain. Police found a hidden cache of jewelry and valuables, with some items traced to long-ago thefts. The pair were jailed in Newark and Brooklyn, with the wife reportedly confessing.
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Montclair
James'utii
Port Jervis
Bloomfield Aveonas
New York
Tothill
Raymona Street
Rocklyn
Newark
Tuthillig
Recktesa
Tuthill
Bloonsfield
Express
Hoboken
Brooklyn
Tathill
The Mississippi Floods and Falling River Levels
The river Bo Usewskis in Mias is rapidly falling and back waters from the eastern break are receding. The 4th inst was mild, lifting spirits as the situation improves. A portion of Lake Washington County may escape overflows while railroad embankments and bridges sustained great damage and repair plans shift to post flood work.
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Hitler
Tollinger
Catfish Point
Winterville
Mound Landing
Washington
Lake Bolivar
Riverton
Offutt’a
Huntington's
Haston
Clark's
Arkansas River
Cabfieh Point
Tia
Kutaw Landing
Bogue
Georgia Pacific
Bogue Falaya
Vicksburg
Bo Usewskis
Mias
Washington County
Harpers Ferry Tornado Devastates Kentucky Village
A severe cyclone struck Harpers Ferry in Henry County Kentucky destroying nearly every home. Mrs Laure Thomas died beside a tree, an infant perished beneath a ruined residence. Seven or eight others injured. survivors sheltered at a nearby schoolhouse until help arrived from escaping farmers. Estimated loss amounts to about $20,100.
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Harpers’ Ferry
Henry County
Laure Thomas
Fletcher
M E Conference Rejects Wisconsin Bible Ruling in New York
The M E Conference sessions in New York City repudiated the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision on Bible readings in public schools and urged denial of sectarian readings. Conference leaders emphasized lay and minister representation should stay unchanged as preparations continued for citizenship education. Foster of South Dakota praised prohibition work but was interrupted by Rev Vull during remarks.
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M. E
Sesson
New York City
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Foster
South Dakota
Prohibition Party
Delon Vull
Speaker silenced as Goodwell halts Dakota debate
In a brief interruption, Goodwell ended the discussion by declaring the allotted speaking time expired, raising questions about party responsibility for regional progress in the Dakotas. The crowd absorbed the moment as debate halted with no further commentary.
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Republican Party
Two
Dakotas
Bisop Goodwell
United States Elections Bill Aims for Uniform Congressional Voting
The New York Tribune discusses a federal election bill to standardize registration and voting nationwide. It would require court action to place districts under the act, appoint party-affiliated registrars, and use official ballots with strict ballot security. The measure seeks to curb fraud, ensure fair access, and cost about $500,000 for nationwide operations.
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Mo. Lodge
New York Tribune
United States District Court
Tia
Massachusetts
Court Selecta
House of Representatives
Names of Representatives
Jersey City
United States
Congress
Loving Homes and the Bonds of Parental Affection
A reflective piece extols reciprocal parental love across generations. It highlights a married daughter returning to visit her aging parents, expressing unwavering devotion through small acts of kindness. The author envisions heavenlike joy when families remain deeply attached and attentive to aging parents.
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Constantine
Ghal Devoti
Gentenes
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Cairo
The
Senosse
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