Floods and levee breaks devastate Concordia and Memphis
Critical stage age results describe Bougere levee failure near Concordia Massachusetts with a massive water surge inundating the St Francis basin. Memphis reports hundreds of families displaced, widespread shutdowns, rail lines under water, and embankment concerns as floodwaters threaten rail and industry. In La Crosse Wisconsin the Mississippi River rose a foot as rains flood tributaries and wash out bridges.
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Tenn
Hollybury
Here
St. Francis Basin
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
la Crosse
Wis
Mississippi
Municipal Election Looms with Two Tickets in Field
The upcoming city election on the first Tuesday in April fuels interest as D G Medbery eyes the mayor’s seat against incumbent Cleaver. Ward races pit Cleaver allies against anti Cleaver candidates, with several officials contested including city clerk treasurer and assessor.
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Cleaver
D. G. Medbery
Japier
Fred Rollins
N. M. Wardall
B. M. Rowley
Register of Deeds
Frank J. Sauer
James T. Ohlwine
Scott Appointed Court Stenographer for Ninth Circuit
J. E. Scott of this city has been appointed court stenographer for the Ninth Judicial circuit by Judge Whiting. The appointment names Scott as official stenographer under the Ninth Circuit proceedings and records.
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Jimmy” Scott
Ninth Judicial Circuit
J.E. Scott
Whiting
Night off the Metzger Farm Runaway Incident
John H. Miller attended a sale at the Metzger farm in Pearl Creek township and rode home with a team from the Tredway stables. The horses frightened the buggy, threw Miller, and spent the night nearby at Campbell ranch. One horse suffered a serious leg cut from barb wire but no one was hurt.
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John H. Miller
Metzger
Pearl Creek Township
Tredway
Huron
Mr. Miller
Campbell Ranch
Pastor Announces Open House At Daums For Next Sunday
In response to crowding at the Baptist church last Sunday evening, F. H. Richarpison announces holding the non license question discussion at Daum's Opera House next Sunday at 7 30 p m. Citizens of Huron are invited to attend.
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Baptist Church
Daum
Opera
F. H. Richarpison
Hotbed of Intrigue in Macedonia Sparks Balkan Tensions
New York reports say Macedonia is in turmoil with conflicting signals from Sofia Belgrade and Sofia. A four to five week transition period is suggested as reforms falter and Bulgarian indignation rises. Strangers face police surveillance and spies monitor refugees and revolutionists. War could flare if Russian and Austrian pressure eases.
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New York
Macedonia
London
the Tribune
Sofia
Belgrade
Balkans
Railroad Rumor Reported Growth in Northern Securities Reach
San Francisco reports confirm that J J Hill of Northern Securities has agents in California seeking a Portland to San Francisco rail link. W W Remington of New York is said to survey a north south route from Santa Rosa toward San Francisco Bay with a southern end near Belvedere Island Tiburon.
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J. J. Hill
The
Northern Securities Company
California
Great Northern Railroad
Portland
Ore
W. W. Remington
New York
Santa Rosa
San Francisco Bay
Belvidere Island
Tiburon
Father’s Burden: Ten Adult Children Support One Parent
A proverb notes that a single father often finds it easier to support ten young children than ten grown offspring support him. The saying contrasts family dynamics and financial strain across generations.
Bougere Levee Breaks Flooding Natchez Area
Natchez Miss March 18 The river breached Bougere levee in Concordia parish washing away three miles of the sixteen foot Texas and Pacific railway embankment and causing the southern Bougere levee to cave in for over a mile A large water volume pours through the crevasse as crews pile dirt and sand to delay further collapse Sycamore levee protecting Vidalia is being reinforced while weak spots are reported The gauge reads 48 feet
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Miss
Bougere Levee
Concordia Parish
Texas and Pacific Railway
Sycamore Levee
Vidalia
River situation grows critical in Memphis district
Washington reports the Memphis river situation is critical with the stage at 39.4 feet, up .6 since Monday and 1.1 feet above the 1898 high water mark. Reports say levees north of Memphis may be breached, possibly altering conditions if widespread.
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Washington
Memphis
Helena
Vicksburg
Red Desert Inundated Near Rock Springs
Floodwaters sweep miles east of Rock Springs Wyoming and engulf the Salt Wells drilling station. Residents report rising streams and damaged property as the Red Desert region experiences extensive inundation.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Red Desert
Salt Wells
Judge Adams Opens Hearing on Wabash Strike Injunction
In St Louis on March 18 the United States district court began arguments on the motion to dissolve the temporary injunction against the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Prominent officials attended as counsel for both labor groups and the case featured affidavits from labor leaders rebutting prior filings by Wabash system attorneys.
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United States District Court
Adams
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wabash Railroad
E. J. Pinney
Cleveland
The
Brotherhoods
Wabash
Ten Passengers Injured In Monon Railroad Wreck
A southbound Monon railroad train wreck at Cyclone Indiana left ten passengers with scalp wounds and bruises. The last sleeper overturned and another sleeper and a day coach were damaged. all travelers were able to continue their journey.
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Frankfort
Ind
Monon
Cyclone
Here
Heroic father dies saving son in Minnesota fire
Hibbing Minnesota March 17 John McLaughlin awoke to a blaze and rescued his invalid wife and two day old child. He then reentered the burning home to save his six year old son, but the roof collapsed trapping them both in the ruins.
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Hibbing
Minn
John McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Inventor of the Postage Stamp Henry Waterman Dies
Millbury Massachusetts March 17 Henry Waterman former postmaster at Millbury and inventor of the postage stamp has died in Woonsocket Rhode Island at age eighty six His fame came in 1839 when he produced and used the now famous Millbury stamps He created a stamp design that the United States later adopted and he first canceled letters by writing his name on the envelope with the due amount.
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Millbury
Mass
Henry Waterman
Woonsocket
R. L
Lipton's Yacht Triumphs in Stormy Rain
Lipton's crew captains a yacht in a heavy downpour, sealed by persistent rain as they race to secure a notable victory amid tattered seas and slick decks. The event highlights resilience and nautical skill despite worsening weather.
Shamrock III is Christened as Lipton Crowds cheer in Glasgow
Sir Thomas Lipton and Lady Shaftesbury christened Shamrock III at Dumbarton with 2,000 Patrick bouquets and cheers. The yacht, 140 feet long with a 20 foot fin, is tuned to Lipton’s bold new lines, built to the ninety foot water line limit, promising a hopeful cup bid.
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Glasgow
Dennys Yard
Dumbarton
Sir Thomas Lipton
Lady Shaftesbury
Dias
Shaftesbury
Shamrock III
St. Patrick
Associated Press
Fife
Hurricane Devastates South Pacific Island Group
Reports from Papeete dated March 4 describe a powerful hurricane that struck a cluster of South Pacific islands causing widespread destruction. Communications remain limited as aid teams assess damage and coordinate relief efforts.
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South Pacific Islands
Hurricane Toll Rising in Tuamotu Archipelago
March 18 report puts fatalities near 600 with property losses around 500000 dollars after a hurricane and high water hit Jan 14 to 16 in the Low Archipelago. At Hikuera 77 died, many visitors from other islands. 142 deaths on six smaller islands. total archipelago deaths likely at least 600.
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Cisco
Tuamotu
Low Archipelago
Hikuera
Tom Johnson Nominated by Acclamation for Cleveland Mayor
Cleveland voters hear Tom L. Johnson renominated for mayor by acclamation at the Democratic city convention held March 18.
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Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
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