Cairo Levee Breaks Put City at Risk and Flood Deepens
Cairo faced a new flood scare as a 16 foot break opened in the Big Pour levee north of the city. About 17,000 acres flooded, many plants submerged to second stories, roads cut, Cairo isolated. Four levee breaks threaten further disruption. 7,000 to 9,000 acres under 7 to 20 feet of water. Civil guards deployed as relief efforts proceed.
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Cairo
Ohio
Mt Nels Central Railroad
Cairo Junction
Cache River
Weather forecast for Rock Island area ends tonight
The forecast shows showers this afternoon and tonight with colder temperatures. Thursday will be cloudy and colder with southerly to westerly winds. Temperature at 7 pm is 68, yesterday's high 64, low 46. Wind 20 mph. Precipitation .12 inch. Humidity 64% rising to 34% by 7 pm. Water stage 9.7, down .7 in 24 hours. M Sherier, Local Forecaster.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Tam
M. Sherier
Evening stars and morning planets visible tonight
From noon today to noon tomorrow the sun sets at 6 24 and rises at 5 44. Evening stars include Venus Saturn Spica bright in the southeast and Sirius setting in the southwest. Morning stars are Jupiter Mars and Mercury with Venus continuing to be prominent.
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Saturn
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Sirius
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Morgan Funeral Service in Rome Moves to Hartford Burial
Funeral services for J. Pierpont Morgan were held in Rome with a private coffin train move via Simplon to Hartford. Mourners included Mrs. Satterlee and Miss Hamilton. ambassador O'Brien attended. body to be buried at Cedar Hill, Hartford, with dates pending.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Herbert L. Satterlee
Helen Hamilton
Thomas J. O'Brien
United States
O’brien
Bastianelli
Alljen M. Starr
George A. Dixon
Woodworth
New York
Charles Lanter
Switzerland
Simplon Tunnel
Satterlees
Hartford
Conn
St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Morgan
DAYTON TAKES UP HOUSE CLEANING
Dayton Ohio April 2 Citizens today continued house cleaning as relief work focuses on feeding thousands of refugees. Seven carloads of provisions arrived while coroner reports a revised death toll and surviving claim of at least two burned bodies by undertakers. Soldiers guard levee work as west side conditions normalize with rising water forecast.
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Dayton
Ohio
Relief Commission
McKeny
Mary
Columbus
West Side
Dunne fills five of best state posts
Springfield April 2—Governor Dunne sent confirmations for five state posts. James Dibelka named State Architect. Fred J. Kern named State Board Administration president. Arthur W. Charles named Rivers and Lakes Commission member and president. Louis Green Stevenson named Pardons Board member. John P. Gibbons named Grain Inspector. Two house committees named with Karch chairing judiciary and Province chairing judicial departments and practice.
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Senate
Dunne
James Dibelka
Chicago
State Board
Fred J. Kern
Belleville
L. Y. Sherman
Rivers and Lakes Commission
Arthur W. Charles
Carmi
State Board of Pardons
Louis Green Stevenson
Bloomington
Eckhart
Tuscola
John P. Gibbons
Cowan
Ill
McKinley
Representative Karch
Osborne May Be First Bryan Aid In State Department
Washington April 2 Former Governor Osborne of Wyoming is likely to be the first assistant secretary of state. Fuller Callaway of Lagrace Georgia was named commissioner of Indian affairs. Official word not expected for days. New York April 2 William F McCombs denied reports of becoming ambassador to France. Local friends doubt the report.
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Washington, D. C
Osborne
Wyoming
White House
Fuller Callaway
Lagrace
New York
William F. McCombs
Washington
France
M cormick must fight for office
Chicago April 2 Circuit Court Judge Baldwin granted former Assistant County Attorney Johnson permission to file information in a quo warranto proceeding attacking the right of President McCormick of the county board to his office. Johnson charged that McCormick when elected had not been a legal resident of Illinois five years as required by law. The case will be heard on its merits.
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Chicago
Baldwin
Johnson
McCormick
Illinois
Yellowstone River At Dangerous Stage In Glendive
Rapid river rise forces many families to flee lower parts of Glendive. Charles Krug, a prominent citizen, is marooned on his ranch sixteen miles away as water reaches the second story with little hope of rescue. In London, King George and Queen Mary accept invitation to attend Princess Victoria Louise and Prince Ernest August of Cumberland wedding in Berlin on May 24.
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Mont
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Charles Krug
London
King George
Mary
England
Victoria Louise
Prince Ernest August of Cumberland
Berlin
Defrauding City: Henry Clay and Wiggins Construction Sentenced
Philadelphia. Henry Clay former director of the department of public safety Colonel John Wiggins and Williard Hall heads of Wiggins Construction were today sentenced to not less than 18 months nor more than two years for conspiring to defraud the city. Fraudulent contracts with Wiggins involved large sums. Suits seek refund of 150000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Henry Clay
Department of Public Safety
John Wiggins
Williard Hall
Wiggins Construction Company
Wiggins Company
Gerhart Ex Wife Dies After Poison Crisis in St Louis
Mrs Julia McFar lane Gerhart wife of Charles B Gerhart dies after taking poison in a personal crisis reportedly spurred by pursuit by her former negro husband who followed her from St Paul to St Louis A divorcee and former Kellogg wife of L W Kellogg she left a large alimony claim and was connected to Missouri Chief Justice George B McFar lane Her death follows a long spell of brooding and an attempt to see Kellogg after their separation In St Paul district court no license issuance for Kellogg and Mrs Gerhart was found
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St. Louis
Julia McFarlane Gerhart
Charles B. Gerhart
Gerhart
St. Paul
L. W. Kellogg
Kellogg
United States to Recognize Chinese Republic
Washington April 2 The United States will recognize the Chinese republic. Secretary Bryan and President Wilson at the White House today completed the details and a note is being prepared at the State Department to be addressed to China through the Chinese minister here.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
United States
Bryan
Wilson
White House
State, Department
China
Winter Wheat and Rye In Good Shape in April Report
Crop statistics from the department of agriculture via Thomas Campbell show winter wheat at 90 percent and rye at 85 percent after the winter. Livestock disease mortality per 1,000 is 20 horses and mules, 15 cattle, 25 swine. Total livestock at normal with 90 percent overall condition.
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Department of Agriculture
Thomas Campbell
Blood stained suit linked to Ray Pfanschmidt evidence
The prosecution presented strong evidence in the Ray Pfanschmidt case with a blood stained khaki suit found in a vault near Pfanschmidt's tent a week after the crime. A local merchant identified the suit as one sold to Pfanschmidt, tying him to the garment.
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Waincy
Apt
Ray Pfanschmidt
Ray
Eight thousand barrels whisky lost in floods
A Rugby Distillery warehouse in Louisville weakened by floodwaters collapsed releasing 8,000 barrels of whisky into the river. The value is about $260,000. Flood crests and rising river levels prompted authorities to monitor further collapses as the water passed the 45 foot stage.
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Louisville
Rugby Distillery Company
Pankhurst Pleads Not Guilty In Explosive Plot Case
London April 2 Emmeline Pankhurst pleaded not guilty to a charge of counseling feloniously to place gunpowder with intent to damage Lloyd George's country house. The crowded court heard her object to police reports while she declared she would defend herself.
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London
Emmeline Pankhurst
Lloyd-George
Archibald Boklin
Treasury
Indictments Against Six Arson Ring Members
Chicago reports indictments against six alleged arson trust members including Benjamin Fink Joseph Clarke Harry Brown Julius Zarhabbi and Jacobs Solomon Ross who are identified as fire insurance adjusters and clothiers The case notes are part of multiple legal actions including a denied rehearing in a separate Evelyn Arthur case Springfield reports a pentitentiary sentence for abducting Mildred Bridges Chicago and a fire at Suizbereer Sons fertilizer plant destroying a five story brick building in Union Stock Yards with fifty men and many women fleeing for safety losses estimated at 50000.
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Chicago
Arson Trust
Benjamin Fink
Joseph Clarke
Harry Brown
Julius Zarhabbi
Jacobs
Solomon Ross
Apa
Suizbereer & Sons
Union Stock
50 000 Miners Threaten Strike in South Wales
Cardif, Wales April 1 Over 50 000 miners have handed in a month’s notice to quit their employment in protest against non union labor in mines.
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Cardif
Wales
South Wales
St Louis Mayor Returns Show Republican Victory
St Louis returns give Kiel Republican a 2139 plurality over Democrat Simon with 125000 total votes. Roosevelt backed Gerhart the Progressive drew 4611 as the largest municipal turnout. Republicans also win collector marshal registrar while Democrats capture comptroller auditor treasurer and council leadership. Socialist vote above 6000.
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Kiel
Simon
Gerhart
Roosevelt
House of Delegates
Montenegrins Capture Tarabosch Forts Near Scutari
Vienna April 2 Montenegrin forces besieging Scutari captured five Tarabosch forts with two more expected to fall soon Scutari is burning in several places bombardment reportedly ceased as troops await reinforcements London April 2 disquieting reports tell of grave excesses by Servian and Montenegrin troops in Albania diplomats fear Balkan tensions may undermine current peace veneer.
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Vienna
Scutari
Tarabosch
Cettinje
London
Albania
Balkans
Canvassed City Hall Vote Confirms Police Magistrate Result
The city and township election tallies were canvassed at city hall this morning. The official count confirmed the unofficial figures reported by The Argus. The police magistrate vote was canvassed by the city commission, while township counts were verified by a board including the town clerk, supervisor, assessor and collector.
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Argus
Ascne
City Commission
Mandamus Case Under Advisement in Moline Route Dispute
Judge F D Ramsay in the circuit court took under advisement the mandamus petition from Second avenue property owners of Moline to compel Watertown Interurban to use the Second avenue route in and out of Moline, instead of the Fifth avenue line. City Attorney G A Shallberg secured permission to have the city of Moline made codefendant with the railway.
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F. D. Ramsay
Circuit Court
Second Avenue
Moline
Watertown
Pass Grafts in Colorado Big Scandal Exposed by Letters
National crackdown on railroad passes as indictments are issued against prominent carriers and officials. Interstate Commerce Commissioner Harlan reports judges, state officials, legislators, mayors, and others sought or accepted passes, admitting a pervasive graft. Carriers pledge to change practices to align with commission rulings.
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Washington, D. C
Colorado
Interstate Commerce
Harlan
Commission
Imposing Funeral for King George in Athens
Athens marked the burial of King George with an imposing ceremony. A long procession brought royal princes and missions from Europe and the Americas, joining delegations from European Turkey, the Aegean islands, and Asia Minor in distinctive dress. Soldiers and clergy participated from all army branches and churches.
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Athens
George
Greece
Europe
American
Turkey
Aegean Sea
Asia Minor
Woman Escapes Police Then Is Captured Again
Mabel Smith fled through a second floor window during a police raid at 1406 Second Avenue Friday morning. She was captured last night and today pled guilty to dis orderly conduct, fined $10 and costs. Rumors of a death by choking or chloroform circulated. police found no evidence, and no official report of self harm.
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Mabel Smith
Second Avenue
Mabel
Davenport
Rock Island
Wife of an Army officer dies by own action
Omaha April 2 A woman identified as Mrs Greta Hull wife of Col J A Hull jumped from the Hong Tai street bridge into the Missouri river Monday night and drowned The act was believed prompted by grief over separation from her husband Col Mull son of a former congressman and an American official currently ordered to the Philippines
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Hong- Tai Street
Milasouri River
Greta Hull
J. A. Hull
Mull
Ial
Des Moines
Philippines
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