Record flood stages rise along lower Mississippi by May
Reports to the U S engineers indicate river stages in excess of forecast with New Orleans potentially at 22 5 feet by May first. Levees south of Vicksburg are hoped to hold while northern stretches may exceed last spring’s flood. Gas plant out. streetcar service normal. relief boats to remove refugees and livestock from levee areas.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Office of
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United States Engineers
C. C. Sherill
Engineering Corps
Vicksburg
Sherill
Tiver
Wolf River
Bayou Gayoso
Wilson and
Grave's Bayou
St. Francis
Mound City
Lambethville
Memphis
W. A. Cordes
Memphis Power Boat Club
Wilson Break
Wilson
River flood threat eases as embankments hold near Memphis
Reports from Arkansas levees show most embankments holding except Wilson crevasse widening slowly. Memphis gauge drops slightly while Osceola Luxora report banks holding. projected river level near Memphis to fall four to six inches as floodwaters spread over 40 percent of the St. Francis basin.
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Tenn
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Arkansas
Wilson
Wyanoke
Mound City
Osceola
Luxora
Graves Bayou
St. Francis
Senators Address Tariffs and Panama Canal Links in Session
The Senate, not in session, met at noon Saturday to hear Finance Democrats discuss a new tariff bill. House members introduced bills on direct presidential election and term limits, a Panama Railway line connection, judicial district selection, and various investigative and regulatory measures. Adjourned at 1 p m until noon Monday.
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Senate
State Claims Oyster Lands In Fowl River
The Alabama Oyster Commission declares a tract in Fowl River with abundant oysters as state property. Engineer T W Nicol surveyed the land for the commission, while S Lossing disputed the lines. After delays, the commission upheld the original state lines as correct.
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Alabama Oyster Commission
S. Lessing
Alabama
T. W. Nicol
Lossing
Nicol
Mississippi Valley Levees Threatened by Heavy Rains
Associated Press reports heavy rains in the central and lower Mississippi Valley plus Arkansas levee crevasses raise danger south of Vicksburg. Engineers fear the river will surpass 1912 record stages within two to four weeks. levees are being raised one to three feet and rescue work planned along the west bank.
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Arkansas
Vicksburg
McAdoo Mulls Major Overhaul of Internal Revenue and Customs
Washington April 10 Secretary McAdoo may reorganize both the internal revenue and customs services. Many collectors have resigned while others await appointments. A reorganization could begin after Col W H Osborne of Greensboro NC becomes internal revenue commissioner. McAdoo studies port conditions to inject new blood and replace officials not aligned with Democratic principles.
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Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue
Customs Service
McAdoo
W. H. Osborne
Greensboro
N. C
Japan Adopts New Tactics In Diplomacy Push
Officials state Japan will participate in the Panama Exposition. The chamber of commerce in Tokyo and allied groups thank San Francisco and Los Angeles chambers for opposing the California land ownership bill and urge continued effort for friendly Japan United States ties. Prince Taro Katsura's new party backs the stance.
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Associated Press
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Los Angeles
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Japan
United States
Prince Taro Katsura
Three Congress Proposals Seek Probes of Commissions and Prices
In Washington on April 10 three congressmen proposed investigations. Rep Clark of Florida urged a special committee to study and abolish various commissions. Rep Austin called for probing a Henderson Kentucky tobacco district association as an alleged restraint of trade. Rep Lobeck sought an inquiry into high elevator prices paid by the government for agency buildings.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Clark
Florida
Austin
Henderson
Lobeck
Mobile to Colon freight service eyed by United Fruit Company
A weekly Mobile to Colon freight service may begin after the fruit season ends, using a 27 foot Mobile channel. The plan, backed by the Mobile Chamber of Commerce, would offer Mobile merchants the same rates as New Orleans and include passenger service only via New Orleans. The six month trial aims to boost export trade with Central America.
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Colon
United Fruit Company
Olon
New Orleans
William H. Armbrecht
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Armbrecht
T. D. Nettles
John B
Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Armbrecht
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Tropics
United States
Weather outlook for Mobile Alabama and Mississippi
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions tonight and Friday in Mobile with moderate northwest winds. Alabama sees rain tonight and cooler, cloudy Friday, while Mississippi should be moderately fair to end the period.
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Mobile
Alabama
Nine Indictments Against Oakley Seek 57000 Bond
Nine indictments returned by the Montgomery grand jury accuse James G. Oakley former president of the Alabama convict board of embezzling state funds. Oakley is under a total bond of 57000. The remaining four indictments target Theo Lacy the defaulting clerk. Bonds range from 1000 to 20000 with several Bibb county and Montgomery area sureties. Trial set for July term.
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Montgomery
Ala
James G. Oakley
Alabama Convict Board
Oakley
Theo Lacy
W. L. Pratt
Bibb County
John J. Ellison
Co. B. Barber
S E. Jordan
Gordon B. Cleveland
J.T. Avery
Young Johnson
W. J. Tool
Tom Harrison
Lane Entitled to Office of Commissioner
Alabama Supreme Court rules A O Lane legally holds Birmingham city commissioner post. Decision states legislature designates judicial officers for cities, and Lane retained office despite appointment rather than election. The dispute began in 1912 and concluded in Lane's favor.
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Birmingham
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Ala
A. O. Lane
Alabama Supreme Court
State of Alabama
Horace C. Wilkinson
Hom
Assoc
de Graffenreid
Four Amendments Proposed in House Today
Four constitutional amendments were proposed in the House. Hobson seeks direct election of president and vice president with direct primary and seven year single term. Barthold would limit presidency to two four year terms. Kahn proposes Congress power to grant protect and regulate trademark use. Neely calls for popular election of U S district judges every six years.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Representative Hobson
Representative Barthold
Representative Kahn
Congress
Representative Neely
United States
Comparative figures in producing sugar
Washington April 10 The average cost of producing a pound of sugar in Louisiana was 4.39 cents in 1911, 3.72 in 1910, and 3.62 in 1909 per an Commerce Department study released by Secretary Redfield. The 1911 rise stems from a severe freeze lowering cane sugar yield. 133 pounds per ton vs 147 in 1910 and 156 in 1909. The Cuban yield per ton was 229.3 pounds versus 161.9 in Louisiana. sucrose in extraction juice was 16 percent in Cuba and 11.5 in Louisiana.
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Associated Press
Washington
Louisiana
Department of Commerce
Redfield
Cuba
Flood Bulletin Reports Rise in Mississippi Valley Levels
Weather bureau notes heavy rains in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys. Ohio river levels at Cairo stationary while lower Mississippi stages rise. Memphis Vicksburg and New Orleans show increases up to about one foot in the last 24 hours.
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Associated Press
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Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Ohio
Memphis
Little Rock
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Ohio Valley
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Cairo
Mississippi Valley
Arkansas City
Ark
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Vicksburg
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New Orleans
International Naval Parade Opens Canal Proposed
Representative Copley proposes a resolution to authorize a national parade at the canal opening. The plan would honor the century dash around the horn and join the U S fleet at Santiago during the Spanish American War. The route would run from Hampton Roads to pass through the canal.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Panama Canal
Copley
Wilson
Santiago
Spain
Hampton Roads
Canal
Disastrous Year For Ships With Massive Losses Ahead
Across Europe and America the first three months of 1918 caused record damage to deep sea vessels with Lloyds based estimates at seven million dollars in losses. January alone saw 328 sailing vessels wrecked or damaged and 510 steamships. The trend threatens the American coasting trade as wooden schooners vanish and reliance shifts to barges and freighters. The surge in ocean vessel prices compounds the crisis.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
Red
Europe
America
Lloyds
United States
Pope improving after recent attack despite influenza note
Rome April 10 Osservatore Romano reports the pope remains improved though not feverish, with care for influenza needed due to lack of appetite. Prof Marchiafava confirms continued improvement and notes risk of complications from nourishment issues. Eight hundred Polish pilgrims arrived at the Vatican and circled the piazza in prayer.
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Associated Press
Rome
Vatican
The
Osservatore Romano
Holy Father
Marchiafava
Piazzi
Women Fill Key City Posts in Kansas City
In Kansas City Kansas four women were appointed to city offices including Laura A. Jost as city treasurer and Beulah Deitz as city clerk. Merle Addison Cutler Esther Bower were named deputy treasurers. Dr. Jessie Newkirk was elected to the school board.
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Kaz
Laura A. Jost
Merle Addison Cutler
Esther Bower
Beulah Deitz
Jessie Newkirk
Baseball results at Item Office over home phone
The Mobile baseball team in the Southern League games at Monroe Park and other cities will be posted inning by inning on a big score board at the Item office. This afternoon's New Orleans Pelicans versus Mobile game will be announced after each inning and other league results will be posted daily by telephone. Call the baseball operator via the Home Telephone Company to hear the updates.
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Bohler
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Pascagoula
Behrman
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City in Crescent inaugurates Southern League season
New Orleans hosts the Southern League opener as Mayor Behrman plans to throw the first ball. Wet grounds and large crowds mark the event with a 3:90 start and lineups still in flux for the Pelican team led by Cholly Frank.
Belgium General Strike Looms Across Major Centers
Brussels reports troops occupying Belgium’s key industrial districts in anticipation of a general strike set for May 5. Up to 300 000 or 400 000 workers are expected to walk out, with Socialist factions offering militant constables from their own ranks to maintain order. The action targets plural voting, seeking one man one vote and to curb the three vote system amid the rising labor campaign.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Belgium
M 5
Warning to Mexicans ordered for frontier patrols
Secretary Garrison again ordered Brigadier General Bliss, commander of troops on the Mexican frontier, to warn Mexican federal and rebel commanders at Naco not to direct fire that could endanger Americans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Secretar
Bliss
Naco
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