Flood Disaster Reports Across West Virginia and Virginia
Reports from Bluefield and Roanoke describe widespread flooding and rail damage after a powerful storm. Estimates range from hundreds of lives lost to significant property damage across coal country towns, with Norfolk and Western rail lines severely affected and communications down. Local officials fear a high death toll and await clearer information as rescues continue.
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NEW YORK
Mayor Land
Bluefield
Way
Elkhorn
Norfolk and Western
HUNTINGTON
W. Va
Watte
Norfolk and Western Railroad
ROANOKE
Norfolk & Western
West
Viuian
Manis
Vivian
Associated Press
Herrin Seeks Injunction Against State Board in Nevada
W F Herrin chief counsel for Southern Pacific Company asks U S Circuit Court for an injunction to block the State Board of Assessors from acting under last legislature. Hearing set for July 15. Other case involves Oregon Short Line vs Senator Clark forces over a road through Lincoln county with broad legal representation from California Utah New York and Nevada.
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W. F. Herrin
Southern Pacific Company
Hawley
U. S. Circuit Court
State Board of Assessors
Oregon
Clark
Senator Clark
Lincoln county
Nevada
California
Utah
New York
Secretary Hay Much Better After Collapse in New Haven
Secretary Hay shows marked improvement after medical rest in New Haven where he visited the body of his son. He sat up and took breakfast, with plans for funeral arrangements pending the arrival of Mrs. Hay and her daughter from their summer home.
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Gazette
NEW HAVEN
Conn
Flay
D. H. Mosely
Glivert
Hayeo
Hay
Plague Infected Ship Arrives at San Diego
The British steamer Carlisle City from Hong Kong via Yokohama and Honolulu reached San Diego. Dr McKay reports six deaths en route from plague, five certain, one probable, all but one among crew. All others on board in good health. ship disinfected and kept clear of the wharf to prevent rat and person escape.
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WASHINGTON
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service today
McKay
San Diego
Calif
Carlisle City
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Gasoline Yacht Reported Lost Near Jefferson Barracks
A yacht named Charles Edmond reportedly sank in a Jefferson Barracks storm twelve miles south of the city. Twenty five young men from Busurs Twitt, invited aboard, are believed drowned. The vessel left Locust Street at noon and was sighted offshore at 7 pm Sunday as it headed to shore. Police investigate the loss.
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Vivian
Viviun
yong
Vivian ald
Keystony
desent howe
Keystone
Manis
Wak
Busurs
Twitt
Locust street
City of Providence
Cailles Surrenders With Great Pomp In Laguna Province
General Cailles surrendered with 650 men and 400 rifles at Santa Cruz Laguna as bands played and Cailles offered his sword to General Sumner who returned it. The revolt’s Hag was to be given to General Mac Arthur. Cailles, his staff, and rebels pledged allegiance while Frank Mekin, a deserter, was placed in irons.
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SANTA CRUZ
Province of Laguna
Cailles
Hart
Eighth United States Infantry
Sumner
MacArthur
United States Army
port
Laguna
Filippino
Frank Mekin
47th Infantry
Reno Vaudeville Stars On Stage In Nevada City Premiere
Reno Vaudeville Company promotes an upcoming show on the 1st with a full orchestra and top talent led by Lester Merrill. A monastery scene from the Toy Maker will open the program with local jokes and dances. Leo Hickman will sing solo, promising a first class musical evening. Seats on sale. crowd expectations high. Also notes Glendale school picnic hosted by Miss Crocker and Miss Edmunds near North Truckee with a hay wagon trip to local mines. An editor, J H Coleman, dies in San Francisco.
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Reno
Hst
Tiyoll
San Pranciaco
Leo Hickman
Lester Merrill
Ohio Republican Convention Opens in Columbus to Nominate State Ticket
The Republican State Convention meets in Columbus to nominate a state ticket and organize for state officers and legislature elections. Leading Republicans including Governor Nash are expected to be renominated. Also noted: county clerk receives word the new hose wagon is ready but a car cannot be secured until later in the week.
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Gazette
COLUMBUS
J. B. Foraker
Foraker
Hanna
Nash
Supreme Court
Fogg
Sacramento
Three Tons of Gold En Route From Dawson
Gold shipments from the Klondike reach Seattle as Alaska’s spring clean-up begins. Over three tons of gold, valued around $2.5 million, are headed down the Yukon toward St Michaels and Seattle. A runaway horse caused a street collision with minor damage but no injuries.
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Gazette
SEATTLE
Wash
S. &. Dolphine
Hank of Commerce
St. Michaels
Alaska
Yukon
Roanoke
Dawson
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Hood
Chesapeake and
Oslo
Chatsleston
Tazewell
MONTGOMERY
tala
HERRIN
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RENO VAUDEVILLE COMPANY
Miss Crocker
Glendale
Edmunds
North Truckee
Mr. Frazer
John Little
Ali
J. H. Coleman
the
Virginia Chronicle
San Francisco
OHIO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Charles Frisch
Center street
Second street
Virginia
SUNDERLAND
GAS
MOREY
R. HERZ & BRO
Reno Jewelers
HARRY L. McDUFFEE
VIRGINIA STREET
KOLSTER & URBAN
New
Washoe County Bank and Iron Bridge
ALFRED NELSON
THE RIVERSIDE
BECKWITH
GREENVILLE
Sullivan & Harrington Proprietors
Daily mail
Gennesee
Taylorville
Crescent Mills
Sullivan
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