Greatest Flood Threatens Memphis and Mississippi Valley
March 14 Memphis reports the Mississippi River at 8 feet 1 inch above danger, with a rise expected for days. North Memphis, the Lowndes area, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in property are under water as levees hold and riverboats crowd Caruthersville. Rescue efforts continue for residents in distress while water and gas plants face destruction risk. No drownings reported this morning.
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St. Louie
Chioo
Pittsburg
Mississippi
Memphis
Lowe
Wolf
Missisaipp
Caruthersville
Missouri
Powell testimony before grand jury described as hearsay limited
The court heard Mr. Powell claim limited knowledge and reliance on hearsay with no direct information on Le and related cases. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Conover said indictments against Mayor Hames Chief Sullivan and Walter Pultom would not be drawn this week. The grand jury, crowded with city detectives, reviewed cases including a death mute and discussions on franchise grants and park real estate while awaiting March 4 adjournment.
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Powell
Conover
Hames
Sullivan
Waiter
Pultom
Roott
Mr. Senti
Sentile
Plans for New Court House Move Forward
County commissioners weigh a proposed new courthouse to replace the current building. The plan cites limited vault space and growing court needs, with a projected sale of the present property to help fund construction. The panel aims to start erection this year if feasible and to use proceeds for a schoolhouse or private sale.
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Ug- Chamber of Cor
Seurthoure
Ing
Unknown death by own action rattles mobile Phoenix case
City Detective Janice Harck investigates an apparent suicide in Phoenix Arizona on March 6. The unidentified man wore a Masonic pin and carried receipts and papers dated Beattie. He used carbolic acid at the Vendome hotel and registered as Bhaw with initials F. W. He is described as a young thin man with a mustache and wore a 3 features of Macougall uth wick Company.
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Janice Harck
Phoenix
Arix
Macougall Uthwick Company
Joint Public Building Discussion Planned by Local Panels
The municipal affairs committee of the Chamber of Commerce will meet the city council finance committee and the board of county commissioners tomorrow to discuss erecting a joint city hall and county courthouse. The subject will be canvassed for early action with a report possible at the regular council meeting tomorrow evening.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of
Tombs of the Saints Unearthed in Catacombs Discovery
Three tombs have been found in the Bt. Reclin catacombs archaeologists report the tombs of Saint Orc, Saint Marcelinus and the pope Darpneys. Water service will be shut off tomorrow on Tyagiya avenues between Jeffersen and East Union from 9 am to noon and on Twentieth Avenue between Kaet Pilon and East Madinen from 1 pm to 5 pm to complete new connections.
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Romm
Baintork
Marcelinus
Darpnseys
Tyagiy Tices Avenue
Ast Jeffersen
East Union Stroute
Pa. m
Twentieth Avenue
Kaet Pilon
East Madinen
En Bott
New
Mind Killed in Snowslide Near Cascade Tunnel
Coroner Hoye received a telegram from Wellington about the death of John in a snow slide near the Cascade tunnel entrance. He was hurled down the hill and buried. life was extinct upon rescue. Bonney-Watson Co. to receive remains. Potter, the pedlar, faced charges after a 2-cent ring scam. Police recovered phony rings and added details of the counterfeit case.
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Hoye
Wellington
John
Cascade Tunnel
Bonney-Watson Com
Textile River Flood Near Texarkana Threatens Property
Ten o clock report shows the river just below the high water mark of 1897 with levee tops inches from overflow. Five miles of plantations south of Texarkana are submerged and four days of steady rain could inundate ten miles, risking major property loss and life. Justice of the Peace confined by a stroke, court delayed for a week.
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Texarkana
Final Work of the Legislature Closes with Key Edicts
The eighteenth legislature adjourned after passing many bills. King County fared well with increased crime court judges and prosecuting attorney powers. Cedar River water protection was extended, tunnel bills advanced, and labor measures including arbitration factory and eight hour laws passed. Barbers won Sunday shop hours, while total appropriations exceeded 1000000 but remained conservative amid population growth.
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Olympia
Mareh I
Beattie
King County
King
Ety Council
Cedar River
Ada
Sta.sion
Tate
Insanity Defense Featured in Champoux Murder Trial
Testimony for the defense began this morning in the Champoux murder case and is expected to end with today’s adjournment. Witnesses described Champoux’s mental state and behavior, including a student’s claim of insanity and the detective’s account of Champoux admitting to stabbing the victim at the concert hall. The prosecution argued that mental condition did not prove insanity and the case heads to the jury tomorrow.
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Lottie Krace
Peter Heardeau
Tieane
Michigan
Tate
Champoun
de Tindee
Rone Young
Mou
Ain
Champour
Champoux
Louis Money
Chempeux
Mubbard
Champous
Hubbard
Pde
Accre
Tooan
Sad case of forced marriage claims in Hawthorne
A laborer, Hobingen Robinson, was committed to a asylum by Superior Judge after a morning arrest at his home on Seven. He resisted, scratching and biting the sheriff. Rumors say a woman is pressing him toward a fictitious wedding as he reads newspapers to spot his supposed nuptials.
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MaWiborne Robinson
Hobinesen
Yhem
Hobingen
Nelson
Robinson
Testimony in Steamship Accident Case Undergoes Examination
The testimony in the steamship accident case involving the Istun and Alenota was examined today by Captain Bryant and marine inspectors. The blame assignment for the crash is set to be delivered tomorrow. A theft of picture slides valued at $120 from Dr A Brod was reported yesterday and exhibited nightly by the doctor.
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Bryant
Brineeerere
Marine Inspection
A. Brodx
Exhitioo
Offices Coming Mayors Way Amid Political Turbulence
Mayor Humes faces pressure over "bold" actions linked to alleged unlawful acts. The grand jury weighs charges and conflicts between mayoral duties and a prior game warden offer. The mayor laments public criticism, preferring fishing to political scrutiny while considering the job's entanglements.
Phony jewelry peddler sentenced to chain gang
A man known for selling brass rings at inflated prices was convicted of fraud and sent to the chain gang. Prosecutors said he operated under several aliases and deceived multiple victims. Police traced him through undercover purchases and financial records.
Heavy strain on city water supply amid cold weather
The colder temperatures boost water use as residents keep taps open to prevent frozen pipes. With reservoirs dropping toward low water marks, the city is consuming about 10,000,000 gallons every four hours, a sharp rise from normal levels as the cold persists.
Bargain Lots Near Car Line Offer 5 Down 5 Monthly
Lot sale advertises spaces priced at 75 and 100 dollars. Locations claim one block from the streetcar line and about a 15 minute ride to Pioneer Square. Payment terms list five dollars down and five dollars per month.
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Pioneer Square
Clark
Ready Made Clothing Critique Sparks Fashion Note
A column argues against prejudice toward ready made clothing. It asserts many shoppers have not seen the best quality options and urges awareness, noting even well dressed friends may wear ready made garments.
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Ung
Witnearer
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Bet
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Tmonthn
David
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Seneca St
Adams
Second Ave
Madison
J. Aronson
Columbia
Piret
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Richardson Fine Quality Machine Rilk
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