Floods devastate Middle Tennessee with heavy losses
Nashville reports vast flood damage across Rutherford, Wilson, and surrounding counties. Twenty four lives lost, railroads suffer crippling losses estimated at 2.5 million dollars or more. McMinnville, Harriman, Murfreesboro, and Pulaski see multiple drownings as Cumberland and Duck rivers swell and bridges collapse. Homes washed away, residents flee to upper floors, and trains halted by submerged tracks.
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Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee
MacMinnville
Lewisburg
Pulaski
Mount Pleasant
Harriman
Hermitage District
Cumberland
Petersburg
Lincoln County
Publc
McMinnville
Blevins
Nashville, Chattanooga & St
Louisville & Nashville
Cumberland, Elk
Duck Rivers
Murfreesboro
Bell Buckle
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis
Shelbyville
Ives
Giles County
Cole
Bland Creek
Emory Milling Company
Nery
Harriman & Northeastern Railroad
Flanders Manufacturing Com- Be
Cotton. Mills
W_ Cc
Hoe and Tool Company
Plow and Handle Company
Rolling Mill
Brick Works
Vestal Lumber Company
Cincinnati Southern
Jellico
Sfteen
Ornoon
Clear Fork
Jellies
Ed Gray
Knoxville
Elk Valley
Je & Nashville
Chattanooga
Louleville & Nashville
South Stone
Duck River
Buffalo
Elk River
Louisville
Athens
Colum
Nashville & Chattanooga
Chicago
Florida
McMinnnville
Anniscot
Destructive floods and rail delays hit several towns
Ton mill and Tennessee woolen mill were damaged while the Falcon rolls mill was partly destroyed. Town cottages vanished as the river rose twenty feet. In Louisville heavy delays disrupted rail service with schedules lagging and some through sleepers diverted. Vicksburg reports restored but irregular trains. Bismarck faces freezing gales and ice on tracks. Denver endures a kelvely snowstorm with possible blizzards and severe livestock losses.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Meridian
Jackson
Alabama & Vicksburg
Chunk, Creek
Newton
Oxford
Port Gibson
Florence Flood Figures Record Destruction Across County
Two days of rain unleash the worst floods in state history with every bridge in the county washed out except Shoal Creek Bridge. Water levels rise eight feet above prior records as the Brahan home and seven family members perish in the rising flood near Florence.
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Florence
Ala
Shoal Creek
Pat Brahan
Tornado Hits Darling Demolishing Churches and Depot
A tornado near Russellville Alabama yesterday afternoon destroyed the Methodist and Baptist churches and wrecked the depot. Several buildings were damaged and many negro cabins blown down. F W Bolon and O P Saiter suffered bad bruises from the falling depot. The storm tracked south to northwest.
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Russellville
Ala
Darling
F. W. Bolon
O. P. Saiter
Snowstorm Hits Western Missouri and Kansas
A heavy March storm blankets western Missouri and much of Kansas since midnight. Large flakes melt quickly upon impact, while officials say winter wheat and pasturage may benefit as temperatures stayed above 38 degrees.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Inside history of the Lobengula treaty linked to Rhodes
A London letter signed One Who Knows questions credit for the Rhodesia concession. It cites F. R. Thompson as the key figure with Rhodes claiming the charter was his. A Telegraph financial view estimates Rhodes's South African holdings at over £15,000,000 and compares Rhodesia to Iowa amid plans for American style farms.
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Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Rhodesia
Maguire
Rudd
F. R. Thompson
Wynders
Cape Colony
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Napoleon
Europe
Bulawayo
Daily Telegraph
Iowa
Robert Benson
A Land Company
Towa
Chartered Trust Company
Rhodes Remains Viewed by Thousands at Grootachur
In Cape Town on March, about fifteen thousand people viewed the late Cecil Rhodes’s body at Grootachur. For seven hours an unbroken line of mourners moved past the casket to pay their respects.
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Denver
Col
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Grootachur
Severe Hailstorm Hits Indian Territory Shrivels Crops
In parts of the Indian Territory last night a record heavy hailstorm damaged early vegetables and fruit, with Durant reporting several small houses badly damaged. March is noted as the coldest in years.
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Ardmore
Indian Territory
Durant
Jeweler Promises Savings on Diamonds at Monument Place
J. P. Mullally, a jeweler at 23 Monument Place, touts big stock and very small expenses to offer money saving diamonds.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
London Lent Observance Shifts With Prices And Parties
London society embraced Lent without meat as fish prices rose and weather disrupted supplies. Restaurants stayed crowded with nonabstaining notables while marriages were scarce. Queen Alexandra, in Copenhagen, has become a bridge whist devotee paying losses from a gold purse at her waist.
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London
Edward
Arthur Paget
Lord Farquhar
J. Pierpont Morgan
Raphael
St. Anthony of Padua
Colonna
National Gallery
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
White Star Line
Morgan Syndicate
Europe
Eannot
Great Britain
Sir Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Privy Purse
King Edward
Agreement Would Favor Dr Slaby Over Inventors
The past four years have seen heavy spending on land stations to back a proposed agreement. It would grant Dr Slaby and his associates unwarranted advantages in costs they did not incur and are not entitled to, so long as patent law protections for inventors in civilized countries are observed.
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Slaby
Mer. Jo Reed
Jefferson, Jefferson Co. Ark
Tobacco war sparks global trade debate in Spectator view
London March 23 The tobacco war has stirred national interest beyond ordinary trade disputes. The Spectator compares English and American capitalists noting Americans will risk, and often sacrifice, money to win. It warns British trade may be coerced by American power and retailers faced with strong combines.
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London
The
Spectator
St. Paul's
Unreported Rhenister Valley clash lists British losses
London reports a March 4 battle in the Rhenister valley near Sutherland Cape Colony with eight British dead ten wounded and twenty nine captured later released. Kansas City says Col James G Stowe plans a South Africa war book but was urged by John Hay to wait until hostilities end.
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London
Rhenister Valley
Sutherland
Cape Colony
Kansas City
James G. Stowe
United States
Cape Town
South Africa
John Hay
New Kind of Reciprocity in Wireless Message Exchange
New York March 28 The Marconi and Slaby Arco wireless telegraphy feud reaches international diplomacy. Berlin reports Germany protests Britain over Marconi methods and a boycott against Slaby Arco ships. Authorities seek government control of wireless to standardize rates and ensure mutual message exchange without discrimination.
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Marconi
Slaby-Arco
Berlin
The
Herald
Marconi Company
Prince Henry
Nantucket
Lizard
Cornwall
German Navy Department
Slaby-Aree
Marconi Defends Wireless Link Policy in Public Statement
Signor Marconi, in New York on March 3, issued a long statement defending his wireless telegraphy firms. He addresses the dispute with Dr Slaby and Count Arco over linking Marconi stations with ships using any system claiming difference from his. He states the refusals have been and will continue.
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New York
Signor Marconi
Dr. Slaby
Count Arco
Marconi
Marcon
Signor
Renewal of the Driebund with Italy and Tripoli policy
Rome dispatch reports talks at Venice between Count Von Buelow and Signor Prinetti on renewing the Dreibund. Italy seeks recognition of influence in Tripoli within the alliance and pledges no colonization, while opposing Eritrea expansion. Berlin notes Vienna talks left unfinished but existence of pact now seen as near completion.
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Rome
Pall Mall Gazette
Venice
Count von Buelow
Signor Prinetti
Italy
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Eritrea
Berlin
Vienna
Germany
Dreibund
Mr White at the Riviera Berlin March 2
United States Ambassador Andrew D. White remains undecided about resigning or serving out his term. He is on regular leave at the Riviera with improving health and continues office hours and social activity. Roosevelt had asked him to stay. White offered a general promise though resignation remains possible.
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Andrew D. White
United States
Germany
The
Riviera
Roosevelt
Mr. White
White
Venezuela
Laguayra
Castro Amiple
Castro
Frohman Eyes American Tours For London Theaters
London March 29 Charles Frohman plans to keep control of his London theaters and arrange American tours featuring Charles Wyndham Beerbohm Tree and Mrs Langtry. Tree questions a US trip but says fate guides Frohman. Edna May may appear in a Lesie Stuart and Paul Potter musical. Gillette hosts a farewell Lyceum dinner April 16 then tours Paris Berlin. A new play Iwo Schools by Capus and a drama by Zaza’s author are secured. Ren Hor postponed to April 3 due to staging issues.
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London
Charles Frohman
Charles Wyndham
Beerbohm Tree
Mrs. Langtry
Tree
Associated Press
Her Majesty's
Frohman
Lesie Stuart
Florodera
Paul Potter
Edna May
Gillette
Lyceum
Henry Irving
Eben Terry
Drury Lane Theater
Pope Publishes Encyclical On Society's State
Rome March report states Pope Leo XIII releases a long encyclical lamenting modern societies trends. He condemns divorce, calls for return to Christ, and warns of anarchy while urging peace and salvation through faith. Also notes steamship rate accords set to take effect March 31 with most lines signing.
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Rome
Express Line Schedule Changes Mentioned Across Season
The passage notes travel times from April 1 to Oct 1 on east bound routes with only notable changes being a discriminative increase in the larger ships of the express lines. The adjustment focuses on capacity and speed differences among the express fleet.
German Troop Tactics Adopting Boer Rifle Lessons
Berlin March 2. German authorities study Boer battles noting rapid advances by small groups to new firing positions. Emperor William orders eight to ten men to rise at once and use terrain for protection, with returning officers gaining general staff appointments to absorb lessons for future use.
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Berlin
Wil Ham
Germany
Croker Offers High Milk Prices to Wantage Farmers
Richard Croker entered the dairy business and called a Wantage meeting to offer London prices for all milk at the Moat House creamery. He requires at least 200 gallons daily starting June 1 after securing a contract to supply milk cream and butter to an American line of steamers.
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New York
Richard Croker
Wantage
London
Moat House
England
Sweden Norway agree on separate consular service
Christiana Norway March 23 The Swedish Norwegian committee on abolishing the joint consular system has decided in favor of a separate consular service removing the main friction between Norway and Sweden.
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Christiana
Norway
Sweden
Historic battlefield in Portugal turned into golf links
The site of Wellington's 1510 battle against Marshal Massena near Rusaco, Portugal, has been converted into golf links for visitors. The opening match was played yesterday as part of this new attraction.
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Rusaco
Portugal
Duke of Wellington
Marshal Massena
Senate approves credit for French exhibit at St Louis fair
Paris March 2 The Senate adopted a bill previously passed by the Chamber of Deputies providing a credit of 00,000 francs to defray the fine arts and state manufactures exhibit of France at the St Louis exposition.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
France
UK revenue rises in quarter on income tax rise
London reports the United Kingdom revenue for the quarter ending March 31 shows an increase of 4,418,913 pounds, attributed entirely to the addition of two pence to the income tax rate. The figures underscore the tax measure’s impact on public finances.
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London
United Kingdom
Norfolk schooner Cranmer sinks off Cape Hatteras
The schooner G. Cranmer, commanded by Captain Grace, was swamped off Cape Hatteras Friday night and broke in two. Captain Grace, his mate Bott, and Norfolk resident J. H. White drowned. Tug Alexander Jones, under Captain Snell, tried to rescue them but failed. Cranmer, based in Philadelphia, was BY tons.
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Norfolk
Cc G. Cranmer
Grace
Cane Hatteras
Philadelphia
Governor Durbin appoints four Indiana National Guard officers
Governor Durbin issued commissions to four officers in the Indiana National Guard. Ralph Teeter of Indianapolis became second lieutenant of Company DD, Second Regiment. Henry Clark of Fort Wayne was named second lieutenant of Battery B. William Clery of Fort Wayne received captaincy of Battery BH. Clinton M. Ramsey of Fort Wayne was appointed first lieutenant of Battery B.
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Durbin
Indiana National Guard
Ralph Teeter
Lodianapolis
Henry Clark
Fort Wayne
Billiam Clery
Clinton M. Ramsey
Manson Johnson Sought for Forgery Allegations in Anderson
Manson U. Johnson, once a recognized figure in the county, is wanted in Anderson on alleged forgery charges. Formerly a local teacher in a township, he was active politically and once a candidate for the Legislature. He also authored a tariff book and had broad Democratic ties.
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Manson U. Johnson
Anderson
Toledo Hotel Rumor Ties Denison Pair to New 200-Room House
Rumors say D H Jackson and George Fulwell of the Denison Hotel Indianapolis will build a new Toledo hotel of 200 rooms at Howe and Jefferson or Boos corner. Project valued at 500000 dollars with Brubaker of Indianapolis as architect. Stock subscribed. Jackson and Fulwell to run the house, possibly with the Denison connection.
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Messrs. Jackson
Fulwell
Denison
Toledo
Hotel World
D. H. Jackson
George Fulwell
Indianapolis
Howe and
Jefferson Streets
Boos Corner
Brubaker
Jackson
Gambling House Raid on East Washington Street
Police raided a third floor gambling room at 25 East Washington last night arresting William Bostock and twenty others. Bostock named as keeper. others charged as visitors. Raiders Sergeants Schroe der and Patrolmen Raftery Leet Smith and Jackson found a crap game and ready poker setup. bail set at 75 for court next morning.
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East Washington Street
William Bostock
Bostock
Schroeder
Raftery
Leet
Smith
Jackson
J. D. Mortarity
John Lowe
May Call Out Brewery Workers
Albert Kempe secretary of the executive board of the United Brewery Workers received a telegram from Julius Zorn Secretary of the United Brewery Workers stating the Cincinnati strike had not been settled and authorizing him to call out the men in the Cincinnati Brewing Company's brand in this city. If no settlement is reached by Monday or Tuesday the Indianapolis branch workers will be called out.
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Albert Kempe
United Brewery Workers
Julius Zorn
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Brewing Company
Kempe
Indianapolis
George E Brush Dead, Brother of John T Brush
George E Brush died at home on North Senate Avenue after a two week battle with typhoid fever. He had long been connected with the When clothing store on Pempereeces street and was a member of the Knights Templars and the Odd Fellows. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Funeral will be held at the family home at o'clock this morning.
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John T. Brush
North
Senate Avenue
Mr. Brush
When
Pempereeces Street
Knights Templars
The
Odd Fellows
Indiana Guardsmen Ordered to State Encampment in City
Captains and higher officers of the Indiana National Guard were instructed by Governor Durbin and Adjutant General Ward to prepare for the state encampment to be held in the city, with details to follow.
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Indiana National Guard
Durbin
Ward
State fair grounds encampment schedule noted
The local Italian unit will assemble from May 12 to May 19 at the state fair grounds and will be the last to leave, departing May 2. A general inspection of troops will occur prior to the encampment.
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Italion
Recital by Mrs Alice Fleming Evans in Salem
Contralto Mrs Alice Fleming Evans presented a Salem recital last Thursday evening with accompanist Mrs Florence Tiser. The program included Absence You and I Autumn Sadness He Loves Me Loves Me Not Oh for a Burst of Song When Love is Gone My Marguerite Under the Rose Im Herbst and other songs, highlighting the singer's artistry.
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Alice Fleming Evans
Salem
Florence Tiser
Nevin Frans
National Guard Muster Called By Adjutant General
Adjutant General Ward issued a special order directing Major John R. Miller retired to proceed to Plymouth Indiana to muster into the State National Guard a recently organized infantry company. Major Miller left the adjutant general's office yesterday and will be replaced by Harry B. Hampston of Washington DC.
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Ward
John R. Miller
Plymouth
Ind
State National Guard
Miller
Adjutant General's Office
Harry B. Hampston
Washington, D. C
Drunk Man Arrested After Bar Visit With Daughter
Bicycle police responded to a Delaware street saloon last evening to handle a drunken man seen with his three year old daughter. He was arrested and charged with drunkenness and gave the name George W. McCray 2113 North Senate Avenue.
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Delaware Street
Tie
George W. McCray
North
Senate Avenue
State Tax Commissioners Advise On Assessing Methods
In a courthouse meeting yesterday State Tax Commissioners Martin and Wingate spoke on assessing methods. County Assessor Eaton and Horace Hadley attended along with township and county assessors. The talks were instructional in nature.
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Wingate
Eaton
Horace Hadley
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