Government land loans theorized to ease alfalfa crisis
In Washington on March 22 Col. J. K. Rickey advocates a land loan plan as relief for farmers. He cites past money policy, argues for government loans on cultivated lands at 2 percent to reduce taxes and debt, and credits Senator Stanford with proposing the idea to boost prosperity and prevent bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roland Stanford
California
United States
Stanford
Col
J. K. Rickey
Missour, Co
Rickey
Oakey
Secretary of the Treasury
Solomon
Treasury
Venice
New York City
Senate
Sacramento
Earth
Senator Stanford
Oee
Dd Ib
W. CG. Maob
Coxey and his Army Threatens Washington in March
The Augusta Chronicle reports Washington braces for Coxey's planned 500,000 unemployed army aiming to press Congress for 500 million in non-interest bonds. Officials fear revolutionaries, anarchists, and vandals cutting through security channels. Ohio is blamed, while Army forces and fortifications around the capital prepare to quell any uprising if the march proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coxey
Congress
Ile
Lamont
Wittsburg
Law
Pennslvania
Sfandj
Republic
Isis
Commune
Cetizeene
Paris
L’enfant
Capitol
White House
Dupont Circle
Scott Circle
L’infant
Fort Meyer
Arlington
Marine Barracks
Congress of the United States
Uncle Sam
Ohio
George
Los Angles
Representative Sweet
Idaho
Sweet
Widespread Ruin From Storms Across Mississippi Valley
Across the Mississippi Valley, storms and floods in the last forty eight hours caused widespread destruction. Memphis saw eight inches of rain with extensive washouts affecting eleven railroads and rails swept away near Hatchie river. Arkansas towns including Helena suffered a cyclone with damaged roofs, uprooted trees, and shattered shanties along levees. No loss of life reported in Memphis, but regional damage was extensive with protracted communication delays.
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Memovins
Venn
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern
Hatchie River
St. Louis and Southwestern
Tennessee Midland
White River
Arkansas
Tennessee
Helena
Ilelena
Chattanooga
Tenn
Saya
Popular Grove
Marvel
Ark
Mississippi
Itelena
Mother's Vengeance at Lee's Store Kills Man
Norrounk Virginia March 21 Fred Watts about eighteen was shot and killed by Mrs Henry Lugo at Lee's Store two miles from town. Watts allegedly threatened Edith Lugo sixteen in January and transmitted a disease. Edith treated later at St Vincent's Hospital. Lugo fired three times injuring Watts in the back and threw a liquid on him before surrendering to authorities pending inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrounk
Fred Watts
Lee’s
Henry Lugo
Watts
Ilugo
Edith Ilugo
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ilenry Ilugo
Tragedy in Durango As Lopez Poison Kills Three
In Cacaria Mexico a man named Lopez who faced a broken engagement to Miss Farina poisoned three diners at a family dinner. Lopez, the bridegroom candidate, and Miss Farina all died before help arrived, leaving the town in shock.
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Durango
Mexico
Cacaria
Here
Alas Lopez
Ile
Farina
Martin Parenza
Lopez
Great Arkansas Flood Swamps South Central Region
Lirroarn Rock Arkansas reports the greatest flood in South Central Arkansas history as rain drenches the state for four days. Railways have nearly ceased to run from Monday, risking isolation from Texarkana and potentially cutting off the north west and east regions as the inland water rises.
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Lirroarn Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texarkana
Reform letter from Congressman Shell to Spartanburg meeting
Congressman Shell declines to attend a Spartanburg mass meeting for Governor or Congress candidates, citing retirement from politics. He says he may speak later if health permits and assures supporters that his future actions will be clear and his public service will be judged fairly. He criticizes the Reform party and warns against those he calls conspirators and “hirelings” misusing reform rhetoric.
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Connumbia
S. C
J. C. Allen
Spartanburg
Shell
S.C
Congress
Mol
South Carolina
Spartanburg County
Reform Party
Lesyue
W. Sible
Washington
Tariff Bill Presented in Senate Amid Debate Over Provisions
Washington March 20 The Senate Finance Committee reported the tariff bill after lengthy discussion. Leaders split over income tax elimination and shift from specific to ad valorem duties while urging printed reports and full explanations to accompany the bill.
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Washington
Voorhees
Finance Committee
Senate
Morrill
Mr. Manderson
Mr. Voorhees
Committee On Finance
DIA
Manderson
McPherson
Iie
William Mertean
Ile
Financce
Allison
George
Blount
Cyclone in Texas Destroys Homes and Kills Many
A Texas cyclone with massive hail struck Loonavirw on March 18 at dawn. Amid widespread destruction, dozens of Loonavirw residents, including the Lester family, were killed or injured as trees toppled and homes collapsed. Cattle, poultry, and farm structures suffered extensive damage, windows shattered, and fences uprooted. A passenger train narrowly avoided the storm.
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Loonavirw
Tex
Here
John Cain
Alexander Lester
Sarah
Alexander Lester, Jr
Robert Lester
Jasper Collings
Mollie Collins
Sissy Lester
Silas Johnson
Rank Dizer
Dock Simmons
O'Calla
Laster
Will
Arthur Lester
Wise
Willie Lester
Mr. Davis
John Buffett
Nick Slarris
Sallie Jones
Lorilla
St. Thornton’s
Frank Lawson
Stoo
Murder at Matagorda sparks racial mob unrest in Texas
News reports say A G Bouldin a wealthy planter in Matagorda county was shot dead by a mob of about 50 blacks after importing enslaved Africans to work his land. A white posse secured the body and sixteen suspects were captured. tension warns of possible further violence.
Mystery surrounds disappearance of Agron Ferguson
A Bartow Minnesota dispatch reports Agron Ferguson assistant clerk of the Circuit Court vanished after leaving a note alleging a conspiracy to ruin him. Searchers have scoured the area for traces with fears he may have killed himself after handling large sums of public money. officials say his accounts are believed correct.
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Jackson Nigler
Times Union
Bartow
Min
Agron Ferguson
Ife
Old Rebel Veteran's Tears Over Gen Lee Cheer
Washington, March 22. Judge White recalls Gen Robert E Lee receiving an ovation that moved him more than any honor, as a lone farmer hailed the Confederate chieftain on a Lexington road after surrender and Lee thanked him with a threefold cheer.
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Washington
Robert Ek
Lee
Judge White
Virginia
National
EB. R. Cocke
Col. O'Verrall
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Ile
Robert Lee
Lever
Gald
Lonesome Pine
Southland
Chief Livingston shoots two Slipparts during arrest in Amelia
Chief of Police Livingston shot and killed Jack Slippart Jr and wounded Jack Slippart Sr during an arrest in Amelia. The Slipparts allegedly attacked, beat the chief, and were resisting arrest after using indecent language. Special officers are patrolling to prevent riots.
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Jacksonville
Times-Union
Mernandina
Ila
Polee Livingston
Jack Slippart
Livingston
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Money Valley
Coxey and His Crew
Danner
Revolu
Tion
Augusts Chronicle
Representative Shell
Ar. Voorhoen
Texas
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