Red River Flood Drowns Five As Texas Rivers Rise
Denison Texas April 1 reports show Red River rising ten feet in twenty four hours with overflow threats. Other rivers like Sulphur and Lilie booming as Texarkana notes eight foot rises and rapid increases. Eight people drowned in a traveling party near Middle Senacho River and Khowa Creek. families from Voca McCullough County among victims. San Antonio later notes floods receding but property damage will be vast.
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Denison
Tex
Red River Oratory
Red River
Texarkana
Carrie
Lilie
Presons
San Antonis Tex
Senacho
Khowa
Thon
Simnes
Tml Heeary
Wilken
Voca
McCullough County
Trwks
Ree
Wilson
Santa Fe Railway
Kan Gabriel
Trincery Creek
Ted
Lets Greenbacks Out Mew Qurrency Bill Force Circulation
Washington April currency clerks report confusion over a proposed bill forcing new currency into general circulation. The action would change how government and banks handle deposits and reserve certificates amid a broader reform debate. Meanwhile Gillette-Hercus Manufacturing of Minneapolis posts a $50,000 bond for compliance with a July convention, with strict deadlines and penalties for delays.
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Washington
Gidrien Teay
United States
Manon
Heranfier
Voontine
Albert
Theas
Snow storm delays trains as plows work hard
Snow plows busy across Santa Fe and Rock Island regions as a western storm hits Colorado. Dodge City reports a foot of snow, with heavier drifts near Bovina and Fingter. Several trains delayed, Topeka service annulled, but overall few delays beyond eight hours. Weather affects eastern Colorado near Kansas line and southern divisions see two to four hour delays. This late year storm disrupts business and travel for many years.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Has
Colorado
Dodge City
Ann
Liberal
Pratt
Colorade
Kansas Line
Bovina
Fingter
Colo
Topeka
Raymond and Whitcomb
Onlne
Aten Old Ui
Mrs Dewey Leaves Catholic Church for Episcopal Faith
Washington report says Mrs Dewey has severed ties with the Roman Catholic church and will attend the Episcopal church with Admiral Dewey. The admiral confirmed the move but avoided detailing motives, noting he dislikes public discussion of his wife’s faith. The change disrupts St Paul’s Catholic pews and shifts Mrs Dewey’s attendance to Episcopal or other churches, amid wide talk in national capital.
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Washington
Sts Dewey
Tereafter
Admiral Dewey
St. Paul's Church
Haute
Dewey Tae
Ohio
St Paul's
Mra Dewey Sines Junta
Lise Bosindink
Pwrentais
Fplasspal Pro-Enetwaral Honounalien
Pares Jean
Death of Col J B Litford noted in Texas dispatch
San Antonio April 11 A dispatch to the Express reports the death of Col J B Litford a notable Texas figure long associated with the state and a veteran of the Union Civil War He was known as a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln and played a key role in Texas colonization efforts and farming ventures in his later years
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San Antonio
Texas
the Express
Col J.B. Litford
Donne Hess
Col Litford
Tilnu
Abraham Linco
Men of Millions Take Jobs at Marshall Field Building
Twelve wealthy looking men in spotless overalls entered the Marshall Field building to fill plumber roles during a strike. They volunteered to replace strikers, with names like M. J. Carboy and Thomas Confine noted as multimillionaires, while guards and police kept outsiders away.
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Chicago
Ue Marshall Field
Baggot & Co
M. J. Carboy
Thomas Confin
Paul Radleski
Prank Falk
Charles’terbert
Alexander Watson
Beral
Warrini
Unding
Chitage
Bagcott & Co
Marshall Sield
Unione
Phimbleg
Raggatt
Plent
Governor to Preach at Seabrook Congregational Church
Governor Stanley will deliver the sermon at Seabrook Congregational Church Sunday evening May and will fill the pulpit in the absence of Pastor Rev. Mr Lee There will be good music to complete the service.
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Seabrook Church
Stanley
Seabrook
Lee
Paderewski Refuses Sacramento Appearance After Poor Sales
Paderewski refused to perform in Sacramento after only 12 seats sold with 72 purchased by outsiders. Opera house manager kept the plane and rent, $250, until his manager settled the bills and the instrument was retocked.
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Cal
Sacramento
Paterewski
Mieke
Opera House
Paderewsi
Britain’s Agent Secures 16,000 Horses for Transvaal War
An English agent has contracted with firms in St Toul Kansas City and Des Moines for 16,000 horses to be used in the Transvaal. The animals will be shipped from New Orleans as soon as secured.
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England
Kansas
Missouri
New York
Great Britain
St Toul
Kansas City
Des Moines
Transvaal
New Orleans
Plans His Own Funeral In Ohio Man Buys Coffin And Lot
Sieron Ohio April 11 Captain Josiah J. Wright Civil War veteran has completed funeral plans. Despite health, he wishes to spare friends trouble by arranging his burial. He bought four plain caskets a plot in Glendale Cemetery and engaged Reverend J J Davies to preach the sermon.
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Ohio
Sieron
Josiah J. Wricht
Fust
Beth
Glendale
J. J. Davies
Pastor Under A Cloud In Ubis City After Improper Conduct Allegations
In Louisville April 11 Rev E Opseh pastor of Third German Methodist church of Ubis city resigned and fled with his family amid charges of improper conduct toward female congregants. The wealthy church had long been influential. rumors of a damaging diary circulated, while Newark results show Mayor James A Seymour reelected and Republicans gaining control of aldermen and school trustees.
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Louisville
E.opseh
Third German Methodist Church
Ubis City
Cincinnat
Charles
Konsech
Greenville
Ottlo
Wile Church
Newark
N. J
James A. Seymour
ICH
Board of Education
Bone Te A Basin
Enforced liquor law debated in city meeting
Mayor Drew and officials argued to tighten controls on saloons and disorderly houses. Police chief Ramsey promised action with new officers and raids, targeting Turner Hall and other downtown joints. The mayor pledged to enforce the law and reshuffle the police if needed to curb violations.
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Dimeutty
Ramsey
Uway
Drew
Gilmore
Turner Hall Ladey
Lam
Strake
Jofnta
Heer
Tam
Kan- Bas
Kavens City
Bille
Mt Leavenworth
Heery on the Stand in Parsons Asylum Case
The district court adjourned without finishing the injunction bid. Heery admitted resigning from the board of public works in June 1897 to pursue contracts. Witnesses described land transfers and questioned whether the board of charities supervised work. Prosecution argued the resignations and actions were improper. briefs to follow and a decision due in days.
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Parsons’ Asylum
State Journal
John Seaton
Michael Heery
Board of Public Works
Seaton
Heery
Coleman
Beery
Miller
Stair Board of
Chasitiens
Tpeka
Reform School
Ke Vincent
Board of Charities
Topeka
Deaf and Dumb School
Cader
State Board of Charities
Board of Public Storks
Nin
Stevens
Grant Hornaday
Parsons Asylum
Haxen
District Court
Iain Seaton
Public Works
Getlag Io
Parsons
Cole
Weather storms sweep vast western wheat belt
All across the west and southwest including Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Kansas Missouri Iowa Indiana and Ohio a wave of rain and new storms brought temperatures about 16 degrees below normal. Denver reports 15 degrees above as a contrast while the weather bureau notes storms will continue across the wheat belt in the coming period.
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Chicago
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Hlinets
Indiana
Ohi
Wheat Belt
Denver
States Weather Bureau
Weather reports of western floods and frost up to Texas
Weather bureau officials describe widespread washouts and swollen streams across the west and Austin area. Frost will extend tonight as far south as the Rio Grande basin, with railroads reporting no serious trouble yet while minor washouts appear.
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Austin, Texan
Weather Bureau
Hilo
Chicago Grain Markets See Mixed Moves Amid Weather Pressures
The April government grain report lowered wheat prospects while cold southern weather kept buyers cautious. Corn stayed active but weak later as wheat length and hedging dominated, with May futures drifting around key levels. Provisions were quiet and easier on abundant hog receipts and weaker yard prices.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Itgsc
Aiec
Mayrite
Livestock Market Report Sparks and Receipts
Receipts today show cattle hogs and sheep with steady to lower market signals. Mixed and heavy steers top receipts around 82.00 while hogs and sheep pricing trend varies with regional demand and seasonal shifts. Market notes include Texas stores and western cattle prices, plus Kansas City and Topeka prices and supply figures.
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Duaisee Guna Te Press
Heere
I. Suas
Sua T. Hoge
Tom Rim
Ethaesh
Texas
Easter Bonnets Deployment Sparks Department Leak Fear
A vague note hints at an Easter bonnets deployment and a department leak threat. The fragment suggests internal exposure risks and possible security concerns, urging caution and inspection of procedures within the department.
Money Market Report from New York and Topeka Grain Merchant
The item lists New York Money Market rates, currency notes, and sterling exchange with references to heavy activity at Lavlitis and Hews. It cites a grain receiver shipper J. C Goings of Topeka Kansas, with figures and prices including 448 dollars and a range of prices for notes and bills.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Beni Steshille
Slemand
Coun
J. C Goings
East Witch Street
Topeka, Kan
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