Tornado Toll Drops In Mississippi River Flooding Disaster
A string of tornadoes tore through northern Illinois and Mississippi counties causing widespread deaths and injuries. In Bush and Murphysboro Illinois many were killed or hurt with uncounted missing. Greenville and surrounding towns report extensive flooding and massive homelessness with at least 20 000 homeless and up to two hundred deaths in some estimates. Local appeals for aid flood in from affected communities and officials seek relief resources.
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Orleans
Mississippi
Missisai
Greenville
Porto Rico Pushes for Territorial Government Status
Porto Rico seeks territorial government and representation in the U.S. flag. A committee headed by Eugeneio Benitz carried a memorial to Washington, meeting with President and Senate leaders, outlining readiness for territorial status despite acknowledgment that immediate change is unlikely.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Eugeneio Benitz
Senate
Anise
Rescue effort chatter from Sinola sugar town given
Tucson reports Nelson Rhoades Jr ordered a rescue for about thirty Americans believed endangered in Bavolatot Sinola as revolutionaries seized Culican. He said his ship would collect on every port to save them despite locals being poorly armed. Caspar Blackburn travels to Annapolis after Maxwell declines exams. Morley, survivor of Nebraska prison breakout, reportedly aided by prior escape in Knoxville years earlier.
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Tucson
Ariz
Nelson Rhoades, Jr
Sinola
Guayamias
Bavolatot
Rhoades
Culican
Lincoln
Charles “Morley
Nebraska Penitentiary
Knoxville
Morrey
Memorial for Stead Draws Delegates at Carnegie Hall
Hundreds of delegates to a religious and reform congress gathered at Carnegie Hall on Friday to honor English journalist William Stead who died in the Titanic disaster. principal speaker William Jennings Bryan paid tribute to his work and influence on the movement. The program recalled famed naval figures as marble and sculpted tributes were discussed with President Patt and General Horace Porter among speakers, while Admiral Dewey handled ceremonial flag duties.
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Stead
News York
Congress
William
Carnegie’ S Hall
William Jennings Bryan
Washington
John
Paul Jones
Mary
Richard
England
Patt
York
Carnegie Hall
Emil G. ‘Hirsch
Chicago
Isidore Strauss
Chicago Mayor Pleads for Aid for Destitute Survivors
Chicago mayor appeals for help for destitute survivors including families of sailors who sacrificed their lives to save others. He urges relief for women and children left in need after the wreck and cruel loss, with tributes to fallen heroes from houses of worship.
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Chicago
Survivore
Harrison
Titanic Disaster Toll and Recovery Update
A week after the Titanic sank, survivors are fixed at 705 by Captain Rostron of the Carpathia. Officials estimate about 1,635 deaths. The Mackay Bennett reports 64 bodies recovered near St Johns Newfoundland, many unidentifiable. identified remains few due to lack of markers.
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New York
Rostron
Carpathia
White Star Line
St. Johns
N. F
Mackay-Bennett
Cape Race
Relief fund for Titanic victims receives further donations
Money flowed into the New York relief fund for Titanic victims. After mayor Gaynor’s relief committee closed, Aa, Ste rtt, a donor, was acknowledged. Loeb & Co. sent Red Cross $5,300. overall daily subscriptions reached about $25,000.
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New York
Gaynor
Gubh Loeb & Co
Red Cross
Titanic Survivors Tribute Across New York Churches
New York services across Trinity St Patrick and St John the Divine memorialized Titanic heroes with prayers and hymns. Survivors heard Nearer My God to Thee. Rev Manning and Rev Robbins led sermons praising courage and devotion of women and men on board. Thayer family from Fremont Neb and Boston were aboard. Mrs Thayer and her son survived.
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New York
Old Trinity
St. Patrick’s
St. John the Divine
Trinity Church
William T. Manning
Fremont
Neb
Thayer
Boston
Tank
Old
Standard “Cattle’ Company
Dodge County
Ames
Leavitt
Europe
Prominent Omaha Merchant Lost in Titanic Disaster
In a somber note, a well known Omaha merchant and several others perished when the Titanic sank in the Atlantic a week ago. The tragedy claims were confirmed by local reports and mourners in Omaha remember the deceased as a respected figure in the business community.
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Seeak
Emil
Brandeis
Titanic
ABC
Brandeis Theater Event Hosts Speech by Senator Hitchcock
A tribute program of sacred songs and poems by Brandeis friends filled the theater with flowers on the stage while United States Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska delivered remarks among the speakers.
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Brandeis
Brandeis Theater
United States
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Titanic Widow Demands Senate Truth On Wreck
Mrs. Henry B. Harris, widow of a theater magnate, pleads for truth about the Titanic disaster. She claims the wreck involved murder, vows to reveal facts before a senate investigation, and recalls the rescue, praising Major Butt as a noble leader.
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New York
Henry B. Harris
Atlantic
Harris
Senate Investigation Committee
Abo&t
Major Butt
Major
Titanic hero as gentle savior named by Mrs Harris
Mrs Harris declares Major Butt and her husband died when waves swept over them as they stood at attention. She says Major Butt did not fire a shot and acted as the greatest hero, tender as his soul, in the sinking.
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Mr. Harris
Major Butt
Titanic Tragedy Dominates City Remembrance Efforts
In New York and Washington, memorials honor Titanic victims including Isidor and Sr. Strauss as clergy and officials mark the disaster. Wells Fargo reports Captain Haddock denies Olympic towing Titanic and confirms survivors aboard Olympic. donations to relief reach 7 000 pounds. Engineer John Adams dies after accident in Cone's Lake, Ottumwa.
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London
Haddock
White Starline
Olympic
Plymouth
York
John’ Adams
Ottumwa, Ta
Cone’s Lake
Muscatine
John Moriérty
Nebraska Railroads Report Earnings and Deficits
The Nebraska railroads filed earnings and expense statements for the year ending December 31 with the State Board of Assessment. Several lines show net revenues and deficits, with Burlington, Union Pacific, Northwestern, Missouri Pacific, Rock Island, Omaha Road, and St Joseph & Grand Island reporting figures. The board excludes betterments from operating expenses in revenue calculations.
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Nebraska
State Board of Assessment
Mason City & Fort Dodge
Ilinois Central
Wabash
Milwaukee
Santa Fe
Omaha Bridge
Omaha & Southern Interurban
St. Joseph & Grand Island
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Hess
Rock Island
Omaha Road
State Banking Report Shows Strong Conditions and Growth
The Money Secretary of the State Banking Board reports a strong, satisfactory condition across state and national banks. State banks hold a 30 percent reserve, national banks 36 percent, with an overall 33 percent average. Deposits rose by over 26 million across all banks, with state deposits at a record high of 80.35 million. Other items note labor conditions in Lincoln, glanders outbreaks among horses, a wage increase for the penitentiary steward, Strausville seeking a depot, and medical society support for a state boards plan.
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Bouse
State Banking Board
Boostrom
Overman & Son
Crookston
Cherry County
Tekamah
State Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Mont Robb
Nebraska university orders full road work outfit
For surveying native materials for roads, the engineering college plans a complete road construction outfit and a full road testing setup. Machinery will arrive in September and likely be put into service soon after arrival.
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Nebraska
Engineering College of the University
Two New Banks Authorized to Start Business
Two new banks receive authorization to commence operations. North Loup State Bank of North Loup Nebraska opens with capital of 20000 and incorporators B J Andrews W H Schultz and C O Earnest. Loma State Bank of Loma in Butler County with capital stock 10000. State Railway Commission sets April 27 for street railway fare hearing on fares to Havelock with proposed 5 cent fare to replace 6 cents or 25 cent fare. Water power fight case protests filing against H G Babcock of Columbus. State Engineer Price notes protest claims incomplete filing and legal requirements not met by Columbus man. widespread efforts by large interests to secure favorable water power rights on the Loup River.
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North Loup
State Bank of
Neb
Capital
B. J. Andrews
W. H. Schultz
C. O. Earnest
Loma
Havelock
State Railway Commission
Ithe
Loup
Columbus
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