Frantic attempts to hold back Ohio flood in 1913
Cairo braces as the Ohio threatens to flood. Militia and naval reserves guard against looting while levees north of the city are abandoned and workers rush to Cairo. The Ohio at Cincinnati and the Mississippi at Memphis rise, with peril spreading to Jeffersonville and Hickman as the Reelfoot district faces extreme danger.
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Cairo
War Department
Ohio
Reelfoot
Hickman
Kentucky
Wilson Angers Visitor Evading Office Rule
In Washington on April 1 an office seeker bypassed President Wilson’s rule against in person meetings. Secretary Tumulty arranged a visit expecting other topics. The president reportedly stopped the applicant, said that will do sir, you know my rule, and showed him out.
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Washington
Apri
Tumulty
April Fool Flood Prank Hits Richardson at Hotel St George
Richardson a porter at Hotel St George was tricked by Pendleton and a staged flood scare. George Darvena organized the prank calling Richardson to warn of basement goods, then a gang watched as he biked down Majin Street in pajamas. The setup ended with laughter as he returned.
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Richardson
St. George
Pendleton
George Darvena
Majin Street
Darvean
Another Death in Frisco Tong War Claims Elderly Victim
San Francisco April 1. Another man died in the Tong war when Lee Quen Sing, seventy, was shot as he left a restaurant. Bystander Frank Ghatto was seriously wounded. One gunman was arrested.
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San Francisco
Cal
Lee Quen Sing
Frank Ghatto
Mexican Rebel Portrays Orozco Shooting Claim Confirmed
From Cuernavaca comes word that Pascual Orozco Sr was shot by Emiliano Zapata followers. The War Department plans to place Pascual Orozco Jr in command of 6000 men to move toward Morelos where Zapata adherents operate. A 16 hour battle near Lumpazos 75 miles southwest of Laredo against Carringa followers and federal troops left the outcome unknown and casts doubt on whether Orozco Sr is dead or held for ransom.
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Mexico City
Cuernavaca
Pascual Orozco
Emiliano Azupita
Federal War Department
Paston Orozco, Jr
Muorelos
Zapatas
Lumpazos
Laredo
Carringa
New Industry May Be Started Here
George W. Moyer and G A Stook, Idaho resident, plan to organize a $250000 company to take over Pendleton Iron Works and produce an improved header using a La Grande inventor’s device. They seek $10000 cash and $40000 in stock for the right to the invention, with Spencer Brothers of La Grande named as owners. The Pendleton Iron Works manager Akers supports the project, aiming to expand space and build modern facilities, while also producing the existing slant tooth barrow and other shop products on East Alta Street.
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George W. Moyer
G. A. Stook
Idaho
Union County
Pendleton Iron Works
la Grande
Moyer
Spencer Brothers
Akers
Pendleton Tron Works
Iron Works
Haywood released pending hearing in habeas corpus cases
Paterson New Jersey April 4 writs of habeas corpus and certiorari were granted William Haywood organizer of the industrial workers by Supreme Justice Mintur. Haywood’s release in five thousand dollar bail pending hearing of the writs before the next session of the supreme court in June was ordered. He was sentenced to six months in county jail yesterday on conviction that he caused unlawful assemblages.
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Paterson
N. J
William Haywood
Supreme Justice
Mintur
Haywood
Supreme Court
Police Raid All Night Restaurants in New York
In New York on April 1 the police raided every all night restaurant in the cabaret district, closed them, and forced patrons to leave into the cold dawn. The dawn found the district emptied as authorities enforced the closure order amid a surprise action.
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New York
Denisens
White Girt
Secretary of Navy to witness practice at Virginia capes
Washington April 1 Secretary of the Navy Daniels and wife left today on the Mayflower to witness battleship practice off the Virginia capes He is practically all of the cabinet represented in the party
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Washington
Virginia Capes
Daniels
Police Charge Suppresses Austrian Demonstration in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on April 1 a large police detachment charged an Austrian demonstration in front of the Servian legation. Many were possibly fatally hurt as police actions prompt an investigation into the incident.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Soervian Legation
Pollce
Flood conditions in Columbus improving city clean-up underway
Flood conditions are fast improving in Columbus and normal service will be restored soon. A vigorous clean-up is in progress as investigators search Greenlawn and Mount Calvary cemeteries for submerged wreckage. Mabel Bordman of the National Red Cross toured the flood district and met with Governor Coy proposing a relief system like San Francisco after the earthquake.
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Columbus
Greenlawn
Mount Calvary
Mabel Bordman
National Red Cross
Coy
San Francisco
Dayton Flood Recovery Push Described As Long Term
Dayton officials warned recovery from the disastrous flood could take at least ten years. They expect two weeks to clear debris and two months until the city is livable. A refugee tent city was set up at the fairgrounds to ease congestion and curb disease.
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Dayton
Progressive Bills to Be Introduced in Special Session
Washington April 1 Senator Poin Dexter announced plans to introduce thirty two Progressive party bills during the special session. Murdock of Kansas will push the measures in the house. The agenda includes child labor prohibition and a minimum wage law for women. Some bills are already drafted.
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Washington
Progressive Party
Poindexter
Murdock
Kansas
Rebuild Omaha in Six Months Promised by Business Leaders
A committee of Omaha business men responsible for city reconstruction after the March 23 tornado pledges completion of the devastated district within six months with improved beauty and civic value. Donations from other cities are welcomed and allocated to the most needed areas. The Commercial Club reports 146 known dead and 402 injured, with 1700 homes wrecked or destroyed in Omaha and nearby suburbs.
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Omaha
Commercial Club
Ice patrol ships to safeguard Grand Banks waters
Revenue cutters Sebeca and Miami embark on a three month cruise to patrol April May and June for icebergs and field ice near the Grand Banks. The British steam Whaler Scotia is sent from Newfoundland to patrol the eastern Grand Banks area by order of the British government.
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New York
Sebeca
Miami
Grand Banks
Scotia
Banks
New Foundland
King of Albania Is Proclaimed King
Paris April 1 A dispatch from Brindisi reports the provisional Albanian government has declared Duc de Montpensier king. Montpensier arrived today and was greeted by the provisional president. He announced his intention to accept the throne and the government promptly proclaimed him ruler of Albania. Plans are under way to gain recognition from the powers.
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Paris
Excelsior
Briendisi
Albania
Duc de Montpensier
Montpensier
Brandisi
Fils
Duce
Animals Stolen and Police Hunt Monkeys and Exotic Pets
Seattle April 1 A squad of policemen search for twelve monkeys one anteater two boa constrictors one llama two porcupines and one Kentucky wonder stolen from Mrs J Johnsons menagerie. Officers use odd clues hoping to learn how the animals were taken and how to return them to owners.
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Seattle
J. ©. Johnson
Famlne Hystridi
Odi Fellows Plan Fourth Anniversary Celebration
Eugene Oregon April 1 The Odi fellows of Lane county prepare a large event for the fourth anniversary of the order founded April 26 in Coburg Delegates from county lodges met in this city Saturday and formed committees on finance speakers music entertainment program badges and transportation The day features an all day picnic and athletic events
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Eugene
Ore
Odi
Lane County
Order
Coburg
Berrilmon Wins Lincolnshire Handicap in Lincoln
In Lincoln April 1 A Bar ton's Berrilmon won the Lincolnshire handicap at odds of 100 to 7 St Cuthbert was first but disqualified leaving St Cuthbert second and Junior third Grammont also placed after the DQ Rankings reflect the official order with Berrilmon taking top honors and St Cuthbert losing the win.
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Lincoln
England
A. Barton
Berrilmon
Lincolnshire
St. Cuthbert
Junior
Grammont
Dominican Archbishop Resigns as Provisional President
Archbishop Nouel tendered his resignation as provisional president of the Dominican republic during a national congress session in San Domingo. The resignation was accepted and congress will appoint his successor. Health reasons given for the step. Quiet prevailed across the country as Walter Adams traveled from Walla Walla to attend last night's theater fight.
Turkey Accepts Peace Terms Proposed by Powers
Constantinople April 1 Turkey bowed to the inevitable and agreed on an unconditional acceptance of the peace terms offered by the powers. A note to diplomats here confirmed the move though the Balkan allies have not yet agreed. If Montenegro holds firm at Seculars the proposals may serve only as a basis for negotiation.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Montenegro
Commissioners Ordered Arrested in Seattle Flag Row
Judge Humphreys of the superior court ordered the arrest of King County commissioners for refusing to provide an American flag for the courtroom. A warrant was issued to Sheriff Cudihee. The judge says he will force the commission to supply flags for the courtroom.
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Seattle
Humphreys
Superior Court
King County
Cudihee
the &Therlor
Clean Up Yards Urged By Pendleton City Physician
Dr Temple urges residents of Pendleton to clean up premises especially barns and outbuildings where horses and cows are kept. He cites Ordinances 262 and 478 to keep properties sanitary and notes recent complaints about unclean barns. Due to late spring and heavy rains, enforcement will be avoided if residents act promptly.
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Apria
FE. Uo Temple
Pendleton
Carload Potatoes for Flood Victims Reach Eastern Districts
A committee secured a carload of potatoes from merchants and farmers in fifteen minutes to aid eastern flood districts. Two hundred forty-three sacks were donated, with contributions from named locals and farmers. Draymen Penland Bros. coordinated loading, and shipments will travel via the O W R N at no charge. Women contributed six large boxes of clothing sent by American Express Co. gratis within five days.
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Jim Guyer
Frank O'Gara
Harry Gray
Roy Alexander
W. W. Harrah
Penland Bros
Dean Tatum
J. Maloney
Gray Bros
W. JL. Boynton
J. Dyer
F. O'Gara
R. Hither
Gritman Bros
Cash Market
Mr. Kirkpatrick
P. Mavins
M. BR. Scott
Lynde Bros
John Lange
Despain Bros
A. F. Michaels
F. A. Bailey
John Crow
Howard Bros
C. Rinehart
Express the
American Express Co
B. Parlett
Gratis
Suffragettes Brand Chancellor as Traitor in Parliament
In London on April 1 suffragettes disrupted a parliamentary committee hearing on wireless contracts as Chancellor Lloyd-George testified. A suffragist cried that he was a traitor for using the word principle, another yelled that he had betrayed the women, and both interrupters were ejected.
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Lloyd-George
London
Tllovid-Geerre
Death Mask Taken of J P Morgan in Rome
J P Morgan’s body was embalmed in Rome and lies in the Grand Hotel royal suite awaiting transport to America. Relatives, diplomats, and tourists sent flowers while six staff guard the corpse. An art student from Philadelphia prepared a death mask, and funeral plans include services by Rev. Gardiner Brown and Rev. Nelson followed by a New York burial for Morgan’s daughter and son in law.
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Rome
Italy
J.P. Morgan
Grand Hotel
America
Wireless
William Hamilton
Adriatic
Florisia
Morgan
Aixie Brains
Albin Polacek
Philadelphia
Polacek
American Art Academy
Greece
Sweden
Starr
Dixon
Bastianelli
Gardiner Brown
Nelson
New York
Herbert
Mrs. Satterlee
Satterlee
Cherbotte
France
Cherbourg
Briel
William
Poincaire
Fisheries Commissioner Bowers Resigns to Take Effect April 10
Washington April 1 George N Bowers fisheries commissioner resigns today his resignation to take effect April 10.
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Washington
George N. Bowers
Senate Ratifies Direct Election Amendment in Tennessee
Nashville reports the Tennessee senate ratified the federal constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators, following earlier house approval. The action solidifies the move toward nationwide direct senatorial elections.
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Nashville
Tennessee Senate
House
Relief bonds proposed in Omaha for tornado sufferers
An Omaha report states a bill will be introduced in the legislature at Lincoln this afternoon to authorize Douglas County to issue one million dollars in bonds for relief of tornado victims. The latest estimate places property losses at eight and a half million dollars.
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Omaha
Bincain
Douglan County
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