Mississippi River Flood Reaches New Record Heights
Provisional President of Mexico assigns status as flood reaches highest stage on the Mississippi from Vicksburg to New Orleans. Weather bureau predicts one more foot rise from New Orleans north to Baton Rouge. US Army engineers report record water flow racing at 8.1 feet per second, with levee breaches noted at several sites including Baton Rouge and New Orleans districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Miss
New Orleans
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Weather Bureau
United States Army Engineers
Big River
Louisiais
Bennett, Carr
Morrison
Plaquemine
Scotts Landing
Cypress Hall
New Roads
Third District
Provisional Mexican Capital Question: Vasquez Gomez Named Leader
Emilio Vasquez Gomez, a Mexican lawyer, was proclaimed provisional president of Mexico by General Pasquel Orozco, new provisional capital at Juarez with Torreon under rebel threat. The move may shift the capital from Juarez to Chihuahua and affect northern state administrations led by Orozco and Enrique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juarez
el Paso
Tex
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Mexico
Pascual Orozco
Torreon
Chihuahua
Orozco
Eealo Enrique
Minia Brings More Bodies in Titanic Search
The cable ship Minia reached Halifax bringing fifteen additional bodies. In all seventeen bodies were recovered by the Minia with two buried at sea as firemen and unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Minia
Mackay-Bennett
Dirigibles Bomb Assiziah Camp In Offensive Air Attack
An official report to the war ministry states two new dirigibles circled over Assiziah Tripoli and dropped thirty bombs, destroying the enemy camp and causing heavy loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Assiziah
Tripoli
War Ministry
Collapse Kills Three in Toronto Plant Debris Closes Basements
A five story William Neilson building collapsed in Toronto Ontario killing three workers, with one missing and over a dozen seriously injured many of them women trapped beneath tangled debris in the basement. Morley given life term for Delape prison escape murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
William Neilson Company
Wilson Leads in Texas Delegates Rally at Conventions
Returns from Texas precinct conventions show Wilson far ahead on the Democratic side while Taft and Roosevelt run nearly even for the Republican nomination. Republicans in numerous counties are urged to hold conventions Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Hield
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Republcan
Senator Brown Secures $50,000 for Missouri River Protection
Washington Senator Brown pushed a special bill to provide $50,000 to protect property along the Missouri River in Dakota County from water damage. The bill passed the House and Senate in quick order, approved as an emergency fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Washington
Brown
Dakota
House
Senate
Senaté
Express Messenger Rewarded for Guarding Train
David A. Trous fale a Wells Fargo express messenger who killed two would be robbers during a hold up near Dryden Texas on March 13 has been awarded a $1000 check a gold watch chain and locket by the company and a medal by train passengers featuring an American eagle and a star set with a diamond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
David ‘A. Trousfale
Wells-Fargo& Coz Express
Southern Pacific
Dryden
West
Texas
Methodist minister Harrison Presson dies by gas in Lincoln
In Lancaster County the longtime Omaha chief recording clerk Mr. Presson suffocated by gas in his Lincoln home. Housekeeper Mrs. Whitlock nearly died. a 11-year-old niece died shortly after from inhalation. Presson, pioneer Methodist preacher, old world record holder, had said he hoped to reach 100. He traced early Omaha roots dating to 1850 and shared memories of frontier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Harrison
Presson
J. H W. ‘Presson
Omaaha
Lincoln
Helen Whitlock
Mr. Presson
Grand Army
Omaha
Plains
Nebraskan Killed in Tornado near Butler Oklahoma
Word reaches that Alexander McKenney a pioneer of Richardson county was killed in a tornado near Butler Custer county Ok He moved about ten years ago to Weatherford Ok where he had resided He was visiting his son Ed McKenney near Butler when the fatality occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson County
Alexander McKenney
Butler
Custer County
Okl
McKenney
Weatherford
Ed. McKenney
Innovation in funeral director instruction planned in Omaha
Douglas County reports a Nebraska State Funeral Directors association committee plans a new instructional exhibit at the annual convention in Omaha June 12 13. Admission will be free for visitors at the Auditorium event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Nebraska State Funeral Directors Association
Omaha
Russians Migrants Leave Lincoln for Minnesota Beet Fields
Five hundred Russians departed Lincoln aboard the Missouri Pacific bound for Albert Lea Minnesota to toil in beet fields this summer. The group included men women and children including families. The journey required nine coaches and five baggage cars to carry the entire party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Missouri Pacific
Albert Lea
Minn
Indian convict Tom Davis charged with murder in court
Tom Davis, described as a half breed Indian convict, cut the throat of a fellow convict. John Strong, a month ago, will have his own lawyers chosen to defend him when his case comes up. friends and relatives have raised money to hire counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davis
John Strong
Postoffice Inspector Teaches Postal Savings System
Johnson County report notes Postoffice Inspector W. M. Cobl held a school of instruction in Tecumseh on the postal savings system. A number of postmasters received training in preparation for opening depositories in their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
W. M. Cobl
Tecumseh
Postal Savings System
Postal Receipts Break Omaha Post Office Record in April
The Omaha post office reports April gross receipts of 103 248 30 led by John C. Wharton. This eclipses the previous record of 102 426 78 set in December 1910 during Christmas trade. April 1912 receipts rise 15 percent from April last year, an increase of 13 275 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Omaha
John C. Wharton
Falls City switchman crushed by oncoming car in yard incident
Timothy Fennton, a Missouri Pacific Railway switch man at Falls City, lost his wife while on duty after his foot caught in a frog as an oncoming car passed over him and the brake beam crushed his body. Cedar County fair dates set for September 23 to 25 with committees already at work and premium list to be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson County
Timothy Fennton
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Falls City
Wfe
Cedar County
Cédar County
Prince Is Found Guilty In Deputy Murder Case
Lancaster County jurors convict Albert Prince of murder in the February 12 penitentiary chapel killing of Deputy Ware den Davis. The verdict follows presentation of evidence and concludes the trial in the capital case.
District Legislators Determined in Most State Seats
Most Senate and House districts have declared nominees with a few races still awaiting returns. The list shows successful House candidates across districts with many contests settled and several unopposed. In several sections returns are incomplete and result timing is pending further reports.
Aeroplanes At State Fair Offered For This Year
Ji C Turpin and P C Parmefee offered to provide aeroplane flights at the Nebraska state fair this year after conducting flights last year. Secretary Mellor and the board of managers were asked to approve their services. The board plans to include flights but has not yet chosen aviators. The Home Bank of Avoca obtained a state banking board charter with capital stock of 16000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ji. C. Turpin
P. C. Parme Fee
Mellor
Board of Managers
Avoca
State Banking Board
Nebraska Primary Returns Roll In With Record Vote
Nebraska voters produced a record primary turnout with about 120000 votes counted for presidential candidates across seventy five counties and 187 precincts. Roosevelt leads Taft and LaFollette combined by half again as large, while Clark edges Wilson and Harmon in a tight race. George tops Hamer by about 10000 for state treasurer and Masses of counties remain to report but not enough to alter the current standings. A Titanic tragedy note from Kearney County reports Ernest Danborn, his wife, and baby died after the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive League
Harmon
Douglas
Lancaster
Secretary of State
Roosevelt
Taft
LaFollette
Champ Clark
Wilson
Douglas County
Norris
Senator Brown
Victor Rosewater
R. B. Howell
Omaha
Bryan
Hitchcock
Morehead
George
Hamer
Railway valuation hearing set for Union Pacific May 8
The railway commission schedules the final Union Pacific valuation hearing for May 8. It also allows Northwestern to charge 3c per 100 lb for brick from Fremont to Lincoln to equal the Lincoln to Fremont rate. Willie E. Reed files expense account of 596.20 for his failed U S Senate bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Union Pacific
Fremont
Lincoln
Willie E. Reed
Madison
United States
Governor Aldrich to Speak at Curtis Fourth Celebration
Governor Aldrich will deliver a Fourth of July address at Curtis. Curtis residents plan patriotic celebration despite an incomplete state school of agriculture, with the governor accepting the invitation to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Curtis
State School of Agriculture
Wheat prospects brighten in Douglas County and west regions
In South Platte county winter wheat, feared damaged by crust after snowmelt, is found in splendid shape. In the western part of the state, wheat is far advanced due to a recent warm spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
South Platte County
No Ouster Proceedings Against Harris Mayor
Attorney General Martin decides not to commence ouster proceedings against Al Hance Mayor Harris as requested by the governor since Harris’ term expired May 11. The ruling ends efforts to remove the mayor from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Harris
al- Hance
April Weather Conditions at Normal Averages Report
Weather bureau notes April was near normal with an average temperature near 51 degrees, below the prior month’s 53. Precipitation stood at 2.77 inches expected versus 2.50 observed. Only eight clear days, sixteen cloudy, rest partly cloudy, and eight rain days were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
One Room Shanties and Night Fishing in Canton
A vivid scene from Canton describes one room shanties with no windows, barefoot women, and crowded interiors. Fishermen rise at 2 AM to reach fishing grounds about 60 fathoms offshore using hooks, lines, and nets while simple boats and joss sticks establish daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathay
Injured Child Walks A Mile In Delicate Ordeal
Seven year old Mary Corkhill sustained four finger separations after an ax accident in a woods near Ellendale Delaware. She walked with her younger brother over a mile to reach home and then endured amputation by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellendale
Mary Corkhill
Argentine Poet Manuel Ugarte Welcomed in San Salvador
Manuel Ugarte, the Argentine poet and lecturer, receives an enthusiastic reception in San Salvador marking a warm welcome to his visit and lecture tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Manuel Ugarte
Does Your Back Ache Kidney Trouble Ad
An old advertisement promotes Doan's Kidney Pills to relieve back pain and kidney trouble. It features a testimonial from a Marysville Ohio reader who claims dramatic weight loss and persistent pain improved after using the product. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York and lists local retailer contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Third St
Marysville
Ohio
Doan’s
50Call
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Fell. Mrs Murphy and Casey Quip About Flying Lesson
Dialogue from Lippincott's notes notes a humorous exchange about a boy learning to fly in a correspondence course. Mrs Murphy mentions the son fell from an airplane while learning. Mrs Casey quips that he stopped mid lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Casey
Lippincott’s
Cole’s Carboni salve heals burns and cuts fast
Stop the Pain. The hurt of a burn or a cut stops when Cole's Carboni salve is applied. It heals quickly and prevents scars. 25c and 50c by ruggisis, for free sample write to J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls, Ws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Ruggisis
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Hewitt and Jewett Exchange Sharp Banter
In a brief clash of words Hewitt tells Jewett his humor could make a donkey laugh and Jewett replies by urging him to cut out his hilarity. The exchange showcases a tense public moment with pointed insults between the two figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Jewett
Daily Fly Killer Ad From Brooklyn Merchant
An old advertisement promotes a daily fly killer that lasts all season. The product is available at dealers for 15 cents each or six prepaid for one dollar. H. Somers, 150 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Somers
de Kalb
Brooklyn
N.X
Becker Seeks Alimony After Divorce, Cook Breaks Tie
In a terse exchange from Harper's Bazaar the need for alimony arises as the cook ends the marriage. The page begins with quips on sharing troubles and the Garfield Tea promotes digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Harper’s Bazar
Backache and Female Disorders Promised Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Ollie Woodall of Morton's Gap Kentucky touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing two years of backache and female disorders. The letter claims no relapse for over two years and urges others to seek guidance from the Lydia B Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ollie Woodall
Morton’s Gap
Kentucky
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia B.pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polk
Bomez
Mexico—Mississippi River
Morley
Séncoln
Charles Morley
Warden Delape
Nebraska
Davis
School of Instruction
Switchman
Fenton
Fred Lehr
CG. H. Falstead
Ben T Skeen
O. C. Ayres
J. A. Barnes
G. W. Potts
A Corbin
A. P. Fitzsimmons
Dem
Wilber Anness
Foo A Reuter
C. A. Richey
Rep
J. J Gustin
Oo. UC
Dovey
J. H. Busch
Gates
T. B. Fleharty
W. S. Shoemaker
John FE. Moriari
Frank C. Yates
Robert C. Druesdon
John B. Brain
George L. Wood
John A. Whittner
W. F Schwerien
Henry Korff
F. Wi. Anderson
Mark Tuukens
F. L. Bollen
G. M Bly
W. A. Elwood
B. M. McCauley
N MN. Nelson
George Fox
Bert Brown
H. C. Bartels
J .W. Benne
Adan Plier
Michael Vy. Ruddy
J. W. Fisher
H. Uarntz
H. C. Slnskins
R. S. Dickenson
Charles Schueth
R. C. Regan
J. ,& Matthews
William Foster
Frank Mills
E. F. Snavely
George Quick
W. D Adkins
M. J. Murphy
Robert Campbell
Phillip Mauer
J. D. Masik
Ray Showalter
James Blainey
G. W. Fuller
Fortieth—Doran
Keckley
Foulon
Peter Eggenberger
John MM. Jones
H. C Palmer
W. J Coleman
T .E. Nordgren
T. M Scott
Ernest Meyers
Jackson
G. W Lindsey
Roots
W G. Saddler
Beb. P Hubbard
J. Sc. Slusser
P C Welly
James Stephen
Charles Wooster
Carter
Iindsor
Soren M. Fries
R. S. McCarthy
F J. Howard
J. A. Snider
Christ Anderson
Giem
G. W. Chappell
J J. Carlin
W. G. Rood
D. E Mather
G. V. Wolfe
C. W Trumble
Hogegarty
Matthae 7S
Pirnie, Greenwalt
M. A
S. D. Mast
James Pearson
W. MM. Stebbins
Spencer
W. C. Israel
W. Z. Taylor
Irred Woffmeister
A. Ready
J.W Baker
C. J. Collins
E. D. Matlery
H .F. Wasmund, Sr
Mr. Weber
H. E
Kearney County
A. J. Danborn
Axtell
Ernest Danborn
Sweden
Stanton
Union Pacific Hearing
Reed
China
Canton
Girl
Ald
BEX
DR. Leclerc Med
Uaverstock RD
Hampstead
London
Eng
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!