Destructive floods in Louisiana threaten vast area
A major flood across 4,700 square miles of Louisiana territory causes extensive damage with an estimated $25,000,000 loss. Relief efforts rescue 70 people and 1,000 cattle aboard steamers Dacotah and Wheelock, while breaks along Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge levees imperil sugar parishes.
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New Orleans
West Baton Rouge
Lobdell Crevesse
Arbury's Landing
Coyles
Aergille Parish
Arnsaldis
Whitehall
Vedalia
Concordia Parish
Point Pleasant
Tomsas
Waterloo
Mally’s
Hawkin’s
Pointe Coupee
East Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
Iberville
Ascension
St. James
Extensive Flooding Threatens Louisiana Sugar Plantations
As crevasses breach levees along Bayou Lafourche and Bayou Teche many parishes in Assumption Lafourche St Mary St Martin and Iberia face massive losses. Authorities estimate about 4.7 square miles of land already underwater with 250 000 acres cultivated at risk and a potential $25 million to $30 million in property and crops ruined.
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Pointe Coupee
West Baton Rouge
Iberville
Terre Bonne
la Fourche
Thibodeaux
Parish
St. Martin's and
Iberia
Ground Lake
Bayou Lafourche
Assumption
Lafourche Parish
Bayou Teche
St. Mary, St. Martin and
Fordache
Maringonin
Grosse Tete
Lower
Louisiana
Ascension
St. James
St. John
St. Charles and
Jefferson
St. Charles
A Tour Along the Levees Report on Pointe Coupes Front
The correspondent tours the Pointe Coupes front finding the Fanny Jour levee 700 feet wide with ends caving and Morganra’s lower end 400 yards wide. Levees need securing while the seeps struggle. stock losses are noted but no deaths. Communication remains by skiffs as rain gives way to sun.
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Baron Sana
Pointe Coupes
Fanny Jour
Morganra
Taylor's
Preston
The Heavens Still Open
The heaviest rains of the season fell in the valley with continuous rainfall from yesterday noon to this evening. Dé inches measured and more rain expected in Greenville Mississippi in April.
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Greenville
Mres
Coroner Confirms Eyraud Body in Willowbrook Death
Coroner Wood of Port Richmond declares the Willowbrook death by own action likely that of Michael Eyraud the Parisian strangler who killed Deputy Marshal Onuffo. A second examination at Four Corners confirms features marks and injuries matching Eyraud though the French Consul later contests the identification.
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New York
Wood
Port Richmond
S. L
Willowbrook
Michael Eyraud
Marshal Onuffo
Eyraud
Evraud
Counterfeit Silver Bills Arrests in Chicago
Police nabbed two men, Robert Thompson and William Forber, suspected of distributing counterfeit $10 silver certificates linked to Germania National Bank New Orleans. Over 20 such bills found on them. a third man with a satchel escaped.
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Colcago
Chicago
Germania National Bank of
New Orleans
Civil Service
Robert Thompson
William Forber
Republican primary date set for Crawford county slate
The Crawford county Republican Committee met in Meadville and named Thursday June 5 as the primary election date to choose candidates for Congress State Senate Assembly and county offices. The meeting was unexpectedly harmonious and enthusiastic throughout.
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Meadville
Republican Committee
Crawford County
Congress
Senate
Assembly
Ex Governor Cornell Linked to Bank Note Case In Court
Ex Governor Cornell is named as a note indorser in a $5,000 dispute tied to the Garfield National Bank. The suit involves Jacob Lorillard, James Simmons and Cornell with conflicting accounts, and detectives were used to serve notices. The case adjourned to Monday as Cornell’s defense awaits filing.
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New York
Sixth National Bank
Garfield National Bank
Barrett
Jacob Lorillard
Lorrillard Point
West Chester County
James A. Simmons
Sixth National Bank Wrecking Fame
Alonzo
Cornell
Carmell
Simmons
American Vessel Seized At Canso Over Smuggled Fish
Halifax April 24 The first seizure of an American fishing schooner this season occurred at Canso when Custom Collector Young seized the Gloucester vessel Abbie M Deering after a late inspection revealed fresh fish smuggled ashore. The captain paid a 400 dollar fine and the ship was released.
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Halifax
N.S
Young
Canso
Gloucester
Abbie M. Deering
Deering
Guysboro
Ottawa
Admiralty Court
Albert P. Babson
Jeremiah Goodwin
Nova
Testimony Against Commander McCalla in Cronstadt Punishment Case
The McCalla trial reopened with Judge Advocate Gorat reading yesterday’s proceedings. Witnesses describe sailors being ironed to others, deprived of hammocks, and subjected to extra duties after a Cronstadt target party, arguing the punishments were excessive.
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McCalla
New York
Advocate Gorat
Jeremiah Shot
Froman
Enterprise
Cronstadt
James Hughes
J. W. Bitner
Michael Murphy
James Fitzgerald
Andrew C. Nel
Neil
Trans
Mr. Menzies
Died From Fright After Theater Panic
Twelve year old Thomas Guilfoyle of Brooklyn died after a fright during a panic at the Galaxy Theater. He was not injured in the rush but grew pale and trembled, later suffering convulsions and exhaustion leading to death. Coroner Rooney ordered an autopsy.
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Dispatch
New York
Thomas Gullfoyle
Columbia Street
Brooklyn
Gaiery Theater
H. H. Morton
Guilfoyle
Rubber Prices Rise as World Stocks Tighten
New York reports large manufacturers purchased about 2 million pounds of rubber over two days atMarket values. Buyers push for supply as stocks fall and prices are raised six cents per pound, with Amazon crop prospects dimming due to Brazil’s finances.
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New York
Europe
Brazil
Amazon
Dynamite explodes in Delavan drugstore. four men trapped
An explosion at H. R. Deans drugstore in Delavan Wisconsin destroys the building, shatters nearby shops, and lifts the schoolhouse cupola. Two men are killed and two rescued badly hurt as flames rage and the city reels in shock.
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Delavan
Wis
H. R. Dean
Too Many Strikers Shake Chicago Labor Movement
Chicago labor leaders fear a flood of eight hour demands as trades move to join carpenters on May 1. A statistician estimates about 223,000 workers in the city will be idle or strike, with 11,577 firms affected across sectors including transportation, textiles, metals and building trades.
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Chicago
DmraTcht
American Federation of Labor
Chi
Gompers
Bricklayers’ Union
Carpenters’ Council
Dmnols
Joseph Gruenbut
Health Department
Thie
Lake
Hyde Park
Lake View
Cicero
Jefferson
Illinois Miners Demand Joint Session at Chicago Convention
At the Illinois miners convention in this city three delegates were appointed for the Chicago gathering on April 28 to urge the National Executive Board to dispatch organizers into the district and to invite coal mine operators to a joint session. The W Scale Committee's proposal was adopted, while Southern Illinois supports the Columbus convention scale. Day workers get 24 cents more per day and all non regular miners receive proportional raises. A ten hour system is urged but not as an arbitrary wage demand.
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Coal Miners’ Convention
Chicago
National Executive Board
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Columbus
Universal Crisis Foretold by May Day Movement
Pant April 4. Zols issues a statement on the Mayday agitation among workers. He has studied the working class most of his life and sees the movement as a simple agitation with uncertain outcomes.
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Pant
Zols
Prompting Peaceful Revolution in Global Class Struggle
The speaker warns of an imminent universal crisis in class relations and predicts the present social order will vanish into history soon. He states the outcome is certain whether by peaceful or violent means and urges those in power to monitor the movement and pursue a peaceful transition.
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Pacific
Settlement Near In Chicago Carpenters Strike
Late tonight a settlement in part of the Chicago carpenters strike appeared likely after talks between strikers and non Masters' Association bosses. An arrangement allows non union employers to supply work for about 4 000 journeymen and meets wage demands. Committees will reconvene before Saturday to place the Masters on record, and the strike may be declared off for the new bosses if plans hold.
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United States
Bulgas
Point Pleasant
Vicksburg
Tensas
John A. Grant
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Carpenters
Masters’ Association
Old Masters’ Association
Strike Halves Carpenters Work In Martins Ferry
April 24 Martins Ferry reports a carpenters strike halving local labor. Builders Exchange members oppose two planing mills triggering wider effects on stone and brick masons plasterers hod carriers and lumber buyers. Dealers source lumber from Cleveland. expect supplies to return in days.
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Martin's Ferry
Builders’ Exchange
Cleveland
Philadelphia Builders Next Strike Looms Over Wages
Journeyman carpenters in Philadelphia threaten a strike on May 1 if their demand for 35 cents an hour is not granted by the Builders' Exchange. In Lancaster, bosses refuse a nine hour day after May 1 and uniform wages of 20 day, making a strike probable on May 1.
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Philadelphia
Builders’ Exchange
Lancaster
Temperance Union Adopts Political Neutrality Clause
At a conference in Cureaco Illinois the Illinois Non-Partisan Christian Temperance Union added a clause prohibiting officers from campaign work while in office and renamed the group The Women's Non-Partisan Christian Temperance Alliance. Mrs Foster’s political campaign activity cited as damaging to the temperance cause sparked reporters’ pleas for discretion. The morning focused on adopting article five and aligning the constitution with the National Union draft.
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Cureaco
Ilinois
Christian Temperance Union
Women's
Christian Temperance Alliance
Foster
Camputen
National Union
Philadelphia
Hanley Ferguson breach suit shocks court scene
A breach of promise and forgery case involving Lillian Hanley and contractor Ferguson drew a crowd and nearly triggered violence in court. A gun threat by Colonel Hanley prompted the judge to order deputies for safety as defense witnesses refused to testify, and the case continues tomorrow.
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Moses Dunn
Ferguson
Colonel Hanley
Foree
Cour
Miss Hanley
Expensive Railway Wreck Provokes Grand Trunk Damages
A jury in Toresto awarded about 200000 to plaintiffs in a St Louis express wreck case near Hamilton. The St George bridge collapse on the Grand Trunk Railway killed 15 and injured many. verdict cites thin locomotive wheels excessive speed decayed bridge beams and improper braking. Judgment pending legal argument.
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Eprcal Teleoray
Toresto
St. Louis Express
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk Railway
St. George
Hamilton
Heira
Grand Trunk
WANTED MONARCHY Rio De Janeiro March 23
The Provisional Government proposes to establish a Constitution by decree subject to plebiscite ratification. Advocates claim this is faster than a constituent assembly and would avoid factional delays and potential civil war. They argue it would deter any attempt to revive the monarchy.
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Rio de Janeiro
Dong
Hoar’s Federal Election Bill Faces Senate Battle
Washington April 24 the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections reported Hoars federal election bill amid sharp Democratic opposition. Debate cites dangers to local self government and potential bloodshed, with attacks on Tweed era fraud and calls to preserve state election regulation while expanding national oversight.
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Republican Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Captain Thompson
McKeesport
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hoar
Pugh
Committee On
United States
Reed to Lead Grant Memorial Banquet Delegation
Washington April 24 The guest list for the Pittsburg Grant banquet of the Americus Club includes Speaker Reed Representatives Dalzell Bayne Senator Quay and others. The event honors Grant’s memory with no party politics as Senator Quay declines to speak and Dalzell will emphasize hospitality in his toast Our Guests Present.
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W- Dent
Washington
Pittsburg
Grant
Americus Club
Reed
Dalzell
Bayne
Quay
Cushing
Wanamaker
Spofford
Henry
Division of
Indian Accounts
Treasury Department
Clarkson
Cameron
Daizell
Pennsylvana
Sherman Proposes $50,000 Memorial Building at Marietta
Senator Sherman introduces a bill to appropriate fifty thousand dollars for a memorial building at Marietta Ohio Territory to mark its acquisition and settlement. The edifice would serve as a depository for books documents and relics related to that event.
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Marietta
Washington
Sherman
Daigell Files Undersecretary Inquiry into Reveal Bureau
Washington April 4 Mr Daigell filed with Commissioner Wright the inderse rgery of ee Reve eet of a an ete Dal a ian in the Bureau of Daiaeil fan not yet recommended
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Corres Adent
Washington
Daigell
Wright
Ee Reve
Eet
Ian
Bureau of Daiaeil
Nomination for McKeesport postmaster remains unsettled
April 24. Captain Thompson’s bid for McKeesport postmaster is effectively withdrawn for three months. Congressman Ray notes calls from over 20 citizens and a telegraphed self-nomination. The field remains open as Post Office officials and rivals continue to press their cases amid mounting expenses and criticism.
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WasuinerTos
Captain Thompson
McKeesport
Senate
Ray
Postoffice
Thompson
Post Offices Department
Old Man 83 Weds 60 Year-Old Nurse Then Vanishes
In Long Meadow Massachusetts Pelatinh Ely aged 83 married Lucy A Morse aged 60, former nurse to Ely’s late wife. Few months later Ely disappeared, relatives seek a guardian as Morse faces questions over property valued at 4000 dollars and alleged extravagance at the home.
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Lowa Meadow
Mass
Pelatinh Ely
Lucy A- Morse
Mr. Ely
Mrs. Morse
Springfield
Ely
Long Meadow
Burned and Bruised at Unicorn Silk Mills Tragedy
A fire at Unicorn Silk Mills in Catawissa Pa. led to a deadly blast of vitriol and injuries. Four men died instantly and several were severely burned. Injured include George Patt William Fenstermacher and Michael Moran among others. Proprieter status tied to Europe. insurance details unclear.
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Catausagua
Fre
Oe Princi
John Good
Charles Frick
Joseph Loergine
Ulysses Everett
George Patt
William Fenstermacher
St. Luke's Hospital
Fenstermacher
Patt
Presbyterians vote on revision across 170 churches
Independent this week prints results from 170 Presbyteries on revising the confession of faith. Of those heard, 110 favor revision, 55 oppose, 5 abstain, with 44 still out. Reports from Baltimore Carrollton Youngstown and Poland detail delegates chosen and church disputes awaiting inquiry.
Riots in Austria Fire Upon Mob Wounding Dozens
A large anti-Semitic demonstration in Haifa Galicia near Cracow escalated as a mob of about 400 attacked Jewish quarters. Troops faced gunfire and stone throws, bayonets failed to deter, troops ordered to fire with ball cartridges, ten rioters seriously wounded and dispersed.
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Vresna
Haifa
Galicia
Cracow
Fiala
Prohibition Repeal Sparks Saloon reopenings in Lackland
In Lackland C, April 4, town of about 4 000 residents erupts as the council votes 4 to 2 to repeal the local prohibition ordinance. A petition of 1 taxpayer group representing $28 000 in property backed repeal. a counter petition by 121 taxpayers claiming $569 in property opposed repeal. Twenty saloons prepared to reopen amid public anger.
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Lackland
P. J. Walsh
Quay May Resignation Asked By Republican Leaders
A meeting of the Republican National Committee is set for May 7 in Washington. Reportedly Chairman Quay will resign amid Democratic charges raised in the House, pressured by Harrison Blaine and party leaders. The committee roster includes Quay, Clarkson, Dudley, Haynes, Fessenden, Hobart, Fassett, Conger, Davis, De Young, with Goodloe's vacancy noted.
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Republican National Committee
Washington
New York
Quay
New Years
the Journal
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T. Itia
House
Spinola
Harrison
Blaine
State Committee of
Pennsylvania
Associated Press
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J. Clarkson
Jaws
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
J. Manchester Haynes
Maine
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
J. Slost Fassett
A L. Conger
Ohio
George BR. Davis
Illinois
M. H. de Young
California
Colonel Goodloe
Kentucky
Slide Threatens Homes as Hill Slides Toward Creek
In Newport Kentucky on Claryville Hill near Taylor's Run the bluff erodes from railroad excavation. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has moved 200 feet of track seven feet from its former line and abandoned five homes with 14 to 20 more at risk. The railroad plans to remove spoil and drive piles to stabilize the slope, while residents threaten lawsuits for damages.
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Newrpont
Taylor's Row
Claryville Hill
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Murder in a Gipsy Camp Ends in Suicide
In Morriville near Trenton New Jersey Noah Palmer a 70 year old member of a Gypsy band shot his wife dead then attempted to shoot his daughter waking beside her mother a bullet passed through a tent The attacker then shot himself in the head a fatal wound doctors say Palmer cannot recover The encampment is under police guard
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Trenton
N. J
Noah Palmer
Morriville
Here
Recalled Saxton ballot reform bill passes again
Amory New Mexico reports the Senate re called the Saxton ballot reform bill from the Assembly and passed it again with changes to match the amended Saxton bill agreed by the Governor and others. The Governor is expected to sign, ending the lengthy ballot reform fight.
English Syndicate Invests in Chicago Dressed Beef Firm
A telegram from Boston reports that English capital has poured as much as 5 million dollars into the G. H. Hammond Dressed Beef Company of Chicago. The move, described as a landmark American industry investment, follows negotiations said to have begun Friday between English interests and the Bynes owners.
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Bert
Bostrom
Cuban Volunteers Rally Against Franchise in Spain
In Havana on April 24 protesters denounced a Spanish Congress proposal granting electoral rights to Cuban volunteers. Autonomists criticize the move as unnecessary and ill advised claiming volunteers never sought the vote.
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Havana
Cuba
Democratic State Convention Nominates Miller and Pennyer
The Democratic State Convention nominated R. A. Miller of Jacksonville for Congress and renominated Governor Pennyer. The platform calls for eight hours of work per day and a writen ballot system with coin voting.
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R. A. Miller
Jacksonville
Congress
Pennyer
Patform
Dissent in French Ministry and Irish Strike Violence
Rumors of cabinet collapse in France. In Ireland, Davitt advised and southern strikers paused as gendarmes quelled riots at Shuttenhof. A Bleizerg and Heath flare shows spread of unrest. Lane, a San Francisco stone cutter, killed his wife and himself. Hancock grandson buried. Oblates leader promoted and set to Lomé. German navy appoints new admiral after Heusner’s health resignation. Brazilian Parliament declares a crisis with policy clashes over Ray Harbors.
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Charles Loch Hancock
John Hancock
Hancock
Saen
Angiers
Order of Oblates
Canada
Order
Lome
Vos Hollman
Heusner
Ray Harbors
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