Flood Crisis Deepens in Mississippi Valley and Arkansas
Memphis reporters describe extreme flood danger along the Mississippi and St Francis basins. Levee breaks worsen conditions, with Marion Ark nearly submerged. boats needed as rescuers seek to reach hundreds stranded. Authorities plan levee dynamiting to aid passage as stock and livestock losses mount.
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Thes Elyria Chronicle
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi Valley
St. Francis
St. Louis
Helena
Ark
Fuin
Scarers-McRar Press Association
Memphis Tenn
Mississippi River
Hollybush
St. Francis Levee Board
Marion
Lawyers Gather for Church of Christ Brotherhood Luncheon
Lawyers met Tuesday evening in the Church of Christ basement for a luncheon and speech. A. B. Webber chaired the event with a good turnout. Attendees included Metcalf, Chapman, Waabburn, Fanver, Wiford, Summers, Burke, Dr. Hubbel, and James Alexander. The gathering proved profitable and enjoyable.
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Church of Christ
Brotherhood
Tledge A. B. Webber
Sttormeya Metcalf
Chapman
Sroup
Waabburn
Fanver
Wiford
Webber
Summers
Burke
Mr. Sala
de. Hubbel
James Alexander
Ex Crown Princess Lover Joins Trappist Order
A Rome dispatch reports that Andre Giron, who eloped with former Crown Princess Louise of Saxony, has entered the Trappist monastic community. The exiled lover’s move is announced to the Pope, with the Trappists renowned for austerity, labor, and silence.
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McEar Press Association
London
Rome
Andre Giron
Louise of Saxony
Wedding of Miss Comings to Rev J A Egbert
The wedding of Miss Josephine Comings daughter of Supt and Mrs W R Comings to Rev J A Egbert of Indianapolis was held at the bride’s parents home 930 Middle avenue at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon Guests from abroad attended with a few intimate friends The bride wore crepe de chine and is noted as social and popular The groom is a pastor who recently served preceding Rev Sala The couple plan to reside in Indianapolis where the groom is in business
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Josephine Comings
W. R. Comings
J. A. Egbert
Indianapolis
Middle Avenue
Jeros
Church of Christ
Sala
Pope Prostration Halts Vatican Courtly Duties
Rome March 18 The Pope remains prostrated and all receptions of his intimate associates are suspended until recovery. Doctors will not reveal the patient’s illness, and grave alarm spreads through Vatican circles over the effects of repeated collapses.
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Lenwis-McRae Press Association
Rome
Vatican
Rankin Denounces Democratic Ticket Shuffle
Mr Rankin tells a Chronicle representative he cannot understand why his name was placed on the Democratic ticket in Elyria. He states he is a Republican who has voted in every Republican primary and in this spring’s primary, and that he will vote the ticket from top to bottom. He says the Democratic placement was without his knowledge or consent.
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Rankin
Chronicle
Elyria
Fog Shroud Fatal Crash In Pittsburgh Area
In dense fog on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line at Dusky street crossing Allegheny two men John McKnight and Albert Cornellus died instantly while Wm Ensiler and John McGreavey sustained fatal injuries. They were moving a large furniture van for Allegheny Transfer Co. A separate fog accident at Fifth avenue and Stevenson street killed contractor Thomas J Booth when struck by an electric car.
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Pittsburg
Penn
John McKnight
Albert Cornellus
Wm. Ensiler
John McGreavey
Sandusky Street
Fort Wayne
Fifth Avenue
Stevenson Street
Pittsburgh
Thomas J. Booth
Hinkson and Halpin Move Rood Plant to Chestnut Site
Hinkson and Halpin have moved their rood working plant from Mill Street to a new Chestnut building with more space and a convenient layout. They will power operations by electricity, enhancing efficiency and capacity.
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Hinkson & Halpin
Mill Street
Chestnut
Police Court Fines Fred Busha for Intoxication
In Wednesday morning's police court only one man appeared before Justice. Fred Busha was fined and costs for intoxication.
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Bar of ‘Justice
Fred Busha
Wellington Hall brothers lead rival caucuses in Wellington
March 18 reports call for caucuses by Walter D. Hall led people’s caucus and Herbert W. Hall led citizens dry caucus. First caucus set for Thursday evening March 19, second for Friday evening March 20. Both intend full ticket contests, signaling a heated campaign phase.
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Sendal
Tas Elrria Chronicle
Wellington
Hall
Walter D. Hall
Herbert W. Hall
New Electric Railway Incorporation in Columbus
The Columbus Bellefontaine and Northwestern Electric Railroad Company is formed with 10000 dollars capital by D E Sullivan G E Roberts H C Gease George Riddle F D Sullivan and C F Gallaway. The line plans an electric railway through Franklin Madison Union Champaign Logan Hardin Auglaize and Allen counties, with terminals in Columbus and Lima and headquarters here.
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Columbus, Bellefontaine & Northwestern Electric Railroad Company
D. E. Sullivan
G. E. Roberts
1H. C. Gease
George Riddle
F. D. Sullivan
C. F. Gallaway
Franklin
Madison
Union
Champaign
Logan
Hardin
Auglaize
Allen
Columbus
Lima
Weather Report From Scurris-McRar Press Association
Washington reports heaviest rain along the lake tonight with rain on Thursday then clearing and colder conditions expected thereafter. A general battering of skies accompanies a cooling trend across the region with northern areas likely to feel the coldest.
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Scurris-McRar Press Association
Washington
Ohio
Burdick Inquest Postponed to Monday at 2 P M
Buffalo police justice Murphy deferred the Burdick inquest to next Monday at 2 p m due to District Attorney Coatsworths hoarseness from extensive questioning. The note cites his limited voice today as the reason. New neck wear for Easter listed by Biggs and Everard Co.
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Buffalo
Murphy
Burdick
Coatsworth
The
Biggs & Everard Co
Executors and guardian bonds written Jo a short order
Short order notes indicate executors and guardian bonds filed for Jo with attorney B A Sarre. The record lists bond actions and a 165 reference, with a 10 cent filing mark.
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B.A. Sarre
Obituary? No. Oberlin caucus shock as slate breaks apart
In Oberlin on March 18 a local political caucus noms P H Finley W J Faller C D Herrick for the vis versa positions and Alfred Fauver as mayor with Charles H Snyder as village clerk and J N Stone as treasurer. The vote toppled a printed slate with A A Wright W B Bedortha and A G Comings, creating a surprise contest mainly for the board of public service. Wright led with 189 votes followed by Jewett 167 and Redorths 155. Comings 116. Ira Mills challenged Marshal Burge but lost.
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Vis
P. H. Finley
W. J. Faller
C. D. Herrick
Alfred Fauver
Charles H. Snyder
J. N. Stone
Board of Public Service
F. P. Jewett
A. A. Wright
W. B. Bedortha
A.G. Comings
Steele
Siste
A.J. Tillotson
F.F. Jewett
Wright
Jewett
Redorths
Comings
Ira Mills
Marshal Burge
Marshal
Ensign and Wilkins Hire Extra Delivery Wagon
Hustling furniture dealers Messrs Ensign and Wilkins have added an extra delivery wagon this week due to heavy demand, with advertising credited for driving the business.
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Messrs
Ensign & Wilkins
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