The Erratic Missouri River Threatens East Omaha
Flood fears rise as the Missouri River breaches banks near Florence lake. East Omaha and North Omaha flood, with homes submerged and residents fleeing. If a cut off lake forms, East Omaha could be annexed by Iowa and key facilities like Carter white lead works under threat.
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Omaha
Florence Lake
East Omaha
North Omaha
Missouri River
Great Carter White Lead Works
Iowa
East Omaha Terminal Company
Great Bend
Syrup of Figs Promotes Internal Cleanliness and Health
The text extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative that eases sickness through internal cleansing without harming the body. It urges purchasing only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from reputable druggists and notes its wide, high regard among health-conscious families.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Minor Items of Interest
The crown prince of Japan is alive and Cecil Rhodes plans a return to South Africa. Brahms dies at 67, and Lady Lascelles wife of Sir Franklin D Lascelles British ambassador to Germany is dead. An iron ore pool forms for Gogebie and surrounding ranges but Mesaba is not included.
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Japan
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Johannes Brahms
Lady Lascelles
Sir Franklin D. Lascelles
Germany
Gogebie
Revolution in Honduras Declares Martial Law Reports say
United States Consul Little telegraphs from Tegucigalpa that a revolution has broken out and the republic is under martial law. High water on parts of the Missouri River has disappeared, with scientists suggesting overflow into the artesian basin.
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Honduras
Washindex
United States
Little
Tegucigalpa
A. B. Evans
Dee Moines
Missouri River
Cure a Cold in One Day Told by Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Money-back guarantee offered by druggists if the remedy fails. Price 25 cents.
Flood Stricken Grand Forks Needs Immediate Aid
War department report from Grand Forks North Dakota details severe housing and hunger after the Upper Missouri flood. Two hundred families displaced many left destitute with only public buildings as shelter. Three thousand dollars could fund shelter for water retreat and seven thousand rations would cover 30 days at twenty cents each. Hugh Thompson chairs local relief and could oversee distribution if authorized.
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Grand Forks
Washington
War Department
Missouri
N. D
Moorhead
Minn
Hugh Thompson
Grafton Flood Rises 17 Feet Blocks Rail Bridges
Grafton North Dakota endures severe flooding as the Park River swells 17 feet, washing water over land. The Northern Pacific bridge is twisted and trains cannot cross while the Chicago and Northwestern bridge remains passable at 6 30. Several families relocate as the worst high water in years floods the area.
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Grafton
N. D
Park River
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago and Northwestern
Drayton Flood Rises Past Old Record
The Red River water in Drayton North Dakota reached the 1882 mark and continues to rise. Out buildings and sidewalks have been swept away as the flood threatens the long held record.
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Drayton
N. D
River levels rise south of Vicksburg as levee pressures grow
The Mississippi River continues to rise south of Vicksburg with swift currents driving water against the Louisiana levees. In Memphis the river level gradually declines as conditions ease downstream.
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Vicksburg
Memphis
Louisiana
Levee Crisis Deepens in Louisiana as Mississippi Flood Threatens
Extremely critical levee situation reported in Baton Rouge with the Mississippi River at risk. If a crevasse occurs, widespread destitution and heavy property destruction loom for residents along the river in Louisiana.
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Louisia
Baton Rovnee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Rising Jim River Threatens Columbia Bridge and Rail Grade
The Jim river at Columbia is rising rapidly due to north side high water and threatens the railroad bridge and grade. Damage is expected along the stream.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Columbia
Rebellion Ends as Spain Plans Cuba Troop Withdrawals
Report from Wasinie ro says Spain will pull back 10 000 troops from Havana to Spain as rainy season begins, with 30 000 more to follow. Viewpoints differ on whether this signals success for insurgents or dwindling Spanish resolve amid financial strain and exhausted resources.
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Wasnineros
Spain
Cuba
Havana
Gomez
Cape Town Assembly Debates Transvaal Relations
In the Cape Town house of assembly a motion urged moderation and treaty settlement amid European hostilities in Africa. J Rose Inness moved that strict observance of the convention and redress of Uitlander grievances best attain ends, noting Britain could not intervene without clear legal standing.
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Capre Town
House of Assembly
Africa
J Rose Inness
Innes
Kruger
Cape Colony
Great Britain
Transvaal
Fishing Controversy Over Edith Vessel Near BC Banks
Tacoma based American steamer Edith fished near the North Pacific halibut banks despite warning from Canadian revenue cutter Quadra. Captain Lazier claims several American vessels were warned and that US authorities have been notified. Edith’s catch mostly shipped to New York and Boston. sending the ship under a British flag could avoid US duties but would hurt American trade profitability.
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Tacoma
Wash
W. N. Lazer
Edith
British Columbia
Lazier
United States
New York
Boston
Swiss leader chosen as arbitrator in Brazil and French Guiana dispute
Information from Washington dated April 19 says the Swiss president has been selected to arbitrate the Brazil and French Guiana boundary dispute. The area includes rich gold mining districts and many border-conflict claims. The arbitration is expected to settle the boundary line and related claims.
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Washineaton
Brazil
French Guiana
Great Britain
Venezuela
British Warships Reach Natal In Naval Demonstration
Durban reports nine British warships in South African waters with the cruiser Raccoon arriving from Cape Town on Feb 12 under sealed orders. Six other ships joined her and two more vessels are expected. Purpose of the naval demonstration is not known locally.
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DurBan
Natal
Raccoon
Cape Town
English syndicate plans vast iron works in Crumcanvua
Charles Headen, for an English capitalist syndicate, works out the concession for a large iron foundry and rolling mills in Crumcanvua Mex He claims local coal and nearby Durango ore fields justify the project and the group already holds options on ore and coal.
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Crumcanvua
Mex
Charles Headen
Durango
Ham mond Arrives From South Africa Reports War unlikely
American engineer John Hays Hammond, ex‑reform committee member, says Johannesburg unrest is serious but no immediate war outbreak between Great Britain and the Transvaal is expected. He arrived in London on April 19.
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London
John Hays Hammond
Johannesburg
French Mercantile Opposition to Dingley Tariff Plan
Paris April 19 reports strong mercantile opposition to the Dingley tariff bill. Critics warn the measure could harm specific French industries and trigger adverse economic effects.
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Paris
Harper's Magazine 1897 fiction and features preview
Highlights from the October 1896 and forthcoming 1897 issues include The Martian by Du Maurier with illustrations, a Stockton novel, Howells Pair of Patient Lovers, and stories by Twain, Page, Davis, Wister, Bangs, Stuart, Thanet, and Wilkin. Also science features by Williams, Wilson, Lummis on Mexico, Wilson and MacMaster historical pieces, Africa and the East series by Bigelow, and Holzman Smith sketches. Harper’s notes subscription rates and delivery details.
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The
du Maurier
Trilby
Frank R. Stockton
William Dean Howells
Mark Twain
Thomas Nelson Page
Richard Harding Davis
Owen Wister
John Kendrick Bangs
Ruth McMcEnery Stuart
Mexico
Woodrow Wilson
John Bach MacMaster
James Barnes
Sheridan
Gen G . Forsyth
Howell
R. Caton Woodville
Queen Victoria
Harper & Brothers
Harper's Magazine
Personally Conducted Excursions to California
The North Western Line now runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route offers scenic travel with modern sleeping cars, neat upholstery, and full comforts. Experienced conductors accompany excursions to California ensuring care and attention. Touring sleeping cars run daily between Council Bluffs and California. Rates and details available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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North-Western Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
America
California
Council Bluffs
Harper's Bazar enters Thirtieth Volume in 1897
Harper's Bazar is a leading women's periodical announcing its thirtieth volume for 1897. It highlights Paris fashion letters by Katharine De Forest, New York fashions, pattern sheets, and Paris New York prints by Sandoz Baude Chapins. The 1897 serials include The Red Bridge Neighborhood and Father Quinnallion with short stories by Wilkins, Spofford, Harland, McEnery Stewart, Roseboro, and Briscoe. It features What Women are Doing, Outdoor Woman, music notes, embroidery, etiquette, and personal items. A gift subscription is promoted as ideal for wives and daughters. HARPER'S BAZAR annual price is $4.00.
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Katharine de Forest
Paris
New York
Sandoz
Baude
Chapins
Red Bridge
Maria Louise Pool
Father Quinnallion
Octave Thanet
Mary E. Wilkins
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Marion Harland
Ruth McEnery Stewart
Viola Roseboro
Margaret Sutton Briscoe
T. W. Higginson
The
Bazar
Harper’s Bazar
Harper's Weekly marks forty years and previews 1897
Harper's Weekly celebrates forty years of publication and outlines plans for 1897. The issue promises cartoons, serials including A New England Story by Mary E Wilkins and a Greek uprising tale by E F Benson, and continued features like This Busy World and Amateur Sport.
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Far East
Europe
New England
Mary E. Wilkins
E. F. Benson
The
Styx
John Kendrick Bangs
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Switzerland
Guiana
South African
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Natura
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Pass Books
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the Bazar
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Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Weekly
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