Shawnestown Flood Devastates Town with Massive Loss
Eyewitness account from Carmi describes Shawnestown’s levee breach unleashing a 12 to 20 foot flood in minutes. Homes torn from foundations, residents stranded on roofs, and hundreds swept away as rapid currents formed deadly wave after wave. Thousands fled to hills or roofs seeking escape, while fire brands floated and cut off routes to safety.
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Disaster at Cypress Junction Reaches River Rescue Tales
John Graham reported from Cypress Junction detailing a flood disaster. Griffin and his son nearly escaped but perished when a boating house collapsed the current. A schoolteacher and her mother drowned in an eddy, and a man saved a lover before both were lost. Graham alone rescued twelve people from the water.
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Shawneetown Pool Disaster Inference
Early reports indicate the Shawneetown pool accident affected the north end and nearby one story buildings. It is believed most victims were Black residents, based on location and housing patterns in the area.
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Ridgeway
Downed Count Reaches150 In Shawneetown Relief Efforts
Carmi April 4 initial figures place dead at 150 with Shawneetown cut off from telephone and telegraph. Citizens call Governor Tanner for food supplies coffins and tents as relief trains are organized. News only via distant telephone links eight to ten miles away.
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Shawneetown
Tanner
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Shawneetown Flood Halts Telegraph Lines Amid Worry for Relatives
Mrs A J Ateagen of 1101 Topeks Avenue reports two married sisters living in Shawneetown IL missing after last night's flood. No word has reached them. telegraph lines are down and floodwaters threaten local homes on higher ground. Judge A L Redden’s brother formerly lived there. alarm grows as Mrs Redden wires for updates from nearby towns.
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Topeks Avenue
Ted
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A. L. Redden
Mrs Bennett Dies of Inflammation at Home in Topeka
Mrs Benjamin P Bennett died Sunday afternoon from inflammation of the bowels at 110 Harrison Street. She belonged to the Ines Grove M E church and the Lincoln Post of the GAR. She was about years old and left a husband and two children. Burstal services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Walnut Grove M E church. The husband, H D Bennett, is seriously ill.
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Walnut Grove
Congress Debates War Powers and Army Reorganization
In a heated session Mr Dockery argues for strong presidential powers amid a Cuba crisis as the resolution passes. Hull moves to suspend rules to pass army reorganization, with Wednesday set aside for its consideration and no interference with foreign affairs reports. The House then turns to District of Columbia business.
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Relief urged as Cuban aid wins favor in Washington
Madrid reports no new developments but relief hopes ease tension as papal nuncio meets the queen regent. Dr Louis Klopsch editor of the Christian Herald warns war with Spain would devastate Cuba, urging U S relief via depots to save lives rather than intervene militarily. The president endorses publication of Klopsch’s statements.
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Madrid Mediation Rumor Denied by U S Officials
An official Madrid statement on papal mediation draws a strong denial from the U S administration. Several officials who met with the president say the government knows nothing of any mediation plan by the pope. A congress committee chair later linked the Madrid remark to reports of mediation between Spain and the United States.
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Pope Mediation Question Sparks Debate In U S Cuba Coverage
A Washington dispatch notes debate on mediation with Spain amid Cuban tensions. Some urge recognition of independence and intervention while others reject mediation. Reports from Havana describe Spanish enthusiasm and depositor fears at Bank of Spain as gold support is arranged.
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Buy Ten Vessels For Auxiliary Navy In April
The Navy Department ordered the Auxiliary Cruiser Board in New York to purchase ten vessels immediately. Each ship will be between 2000 and 10000 tons burden and suitable for sea use in any capacity. The aim is to secure larger ships than those bought previously.
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Juder Metaker Improvement and City Council Measures
Ex mayor Juder Metaker is reported to be somewhat improved after a paralytic stroke, though not yet out of danger, while W E Sterne, U S Marshal, recovers. City council to consider establishing a chemical engine near fifteenth and late streets for property protection amid efforts led by College Hill women. Also notes Florence Stewart’s condition improving withhope from doctors. Community events include a M W A gathering at Hamilton Hall with no admission fee. Redbud area requests express delivery for Beges Blood Purifier.
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Wheat and corn futures rise on firm market signals in Chicago
Today's market report notes wheat opening firm on strong cables and favorable crops, then advancing as Wall Street buoyed prices. Corn and oats follow higher with active buying and strong provisions demand, while receipts and releases influence slight reversals later in the session.
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Beerbohm
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Market summary and receipts from Kansas City to Chicago
The report covers hogs cattle sheep receipts for Kansas City Chicago and Omaha with prices for hogs at various markets and notes on steers cows and stockers. It mentions Kansas City and Chicago exchanges along with Liverpool and New York market perspectives and hints at potential war related financial shifts. Several specific figures appear for receipts and prices across commodities and regions.
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Wheat Market Report with Prices and Exchanges
Open markets show wheat at 21 000 leat and 1 car, Cort and Da Monees Tings listed among items. New York Money Market notes 24 percent mercantile paper, quotes on silver certificates, Mexican dollars, and government bonds with New 4s reissued. Futures and spot prices for stocks and commodities provided by W A Michael Commission Brokers, Topeka, April 4, stock table shows opening and closing figures across sectors.
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W. A. Michaei Commission
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Financial service and recruitment blur in Topeka ad
An old classified style notice lists W A Michael Commission Co offering brokerage services with direct wires and prompt execution from Topeka. It also advertises positions seeking a ten year veteran in chemistry or nursing, plus a lady to learn chiffoniere and managing work, with call details and an church address.
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Topeka
Union National
Kansas City
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