Impending Break in Arlington Levee Threatens Farm Areas
News dispatches report a looming Arlington levee break near Baton Rouge with thousands mobilized to the scene. Officials fear flooding sugar lands and railroad disruption if the levee fails, while crews work to reinforce the old embankment and build a new one behind it.
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Mare
Becauoe
Arlington
Baton Rouge
Seelion
New Orleana
Arlington Jevee
Lotke
Uhy Point
Chatrain Jevee Board
Adlington
Whitecaps terrorize a portion of Arkansas
Worime Ark March 13 Excitement grips town over alleged gang of white men linked to killings. Citizens cry out for sheriff aid as weeks of night terror threaten the area southwest of here. Local authorities seek to restore order and calm.
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Ark
Tate Bit
Memphis
Skye
Hng
Postal Telegraph Will Build Through Ogden
Omaha, March 4. Union Pacific railroad and Postal Telegraph company plan to lay six wires along the Union Pacific line from Omaha to the Pacific coast. Crews have stored gear in Ogden for months and construction will begin soon. Total cost is estimated at 1,600,000 dollars to connect Postal’s system directly with the Pacific cable being built by the Marckway company.
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Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Postel Teles Graph
Union Pacific
Omaita
Pacific Coast
Jina
Government arid land reclamation plan approved
Washington reports Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department granted authority to proceed with irrigation works across multiple western projects. The list includes water systems in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and more, with an estimated cost of 7 million dollars to irrigate about 600000 acres of arid land. The Gray Bull reservoir is to be tackled next, subject to rights and private claims adjustments under the 1892 act.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Finn
Colorado
Giotison
Nevada
Deacker
Ball River
Haven
Gray Bull
Elaine
Gieh
Extraordinary session of Congress may be called
Washington March 2. The President has not definitely decided to call an extraordinary session of the Eighth Congress but is considering the promise they may do so. He wants action on the Cuban reciprocity treaty and Panama canal matter and may convene the Senate and House if necessary. The President believes the Senate will act on these issues at the present extra session if permitted.
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Toonavelt
Tir
Promseubihey
Senate
Trenty
House of
Ieee
Congress
Marty
Mike
Counter affidavits in the Wabash injunction case
Legal wrangle continues in the Wabash injunction dispute as counter affidavits are prepared to support the bill of complaint. Attorneys from St Louis and local court officials discuss forthcoming motions and the timing of additional papers, with exchanges over access to information and possible demurrers.
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Wabash
Ubralterhands
Tacametice Firentn
KON, Ddan
St. Louis
Nasoeliite Connor
Heatherheads
Agidayita
Tariman
Bef Sthdlson
Struggle for Control of Southern Pacific Court Move
In Cincinnati then Nashville, a stockholders suit seeks an injunction to block Union Pacific from voting Southern Pacific stock to elect directors. The Kentucky court order halts transfers and allows a hearing on April 17 to decide if a temporary restraint is warranted, amid claims of traffic diversions and misused holdings by Hedrick and Harrian interests.
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Amin
Southern Pacific
Union
Southern Pacifig
Dac US
Trafic
Nota
Union Vavitie
Laeile
Aller Hs Antion
Toursville
Atlareys
Cincinnati
Turton
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Ign
Lerten
Dhandiorn
Ohio
Mareh
Nashville
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Anil
Paellle Railroad Company
Central Pacific Road
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Une and Kouthern Tacile Company
Uo and
Rewthorn Vache
Cauva
Mig Capital
Reathorh Hneno Company
Gish
Henthern Pashia
Union Pari Railroad
Allivera
Avid Southern Traffic Railroad Company
Uninn Taeilie Company
Iy Nan
Mercantila ‘Trish
Jr Weny Participaus Ag
Hunthery Taeitie
Pasile Conposty
Sai
Plaga
Aland Walil
Lebo Eony
Tho Bill
Ita
Masel
Renatar Foraker
Edward 2
Taylore Finch
Augusthia Willson
Nopleania
Truman
Colalon
Ankistein
Hoadley
Miners Lost in Illinois Coal Mine Explosion
Reported from Cardiff on May 19 details that several miners perished in a coal mine explosion. A telegram to Secretary Ryan of the miners union notes the blast killed workers and that rescue teams recovered bodies with hope fading for the remaining missing.
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Mayeh
Ion Biret
Cardiff
Ryan
The
Min
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Lodldagre
Mila
Warships Asked For To Protect Americas
Washington dispatch reports Ceiba captured by revolutionists and a proposal to send a U.S. warship to Honduras. A request from Lie View-vonwil at Tur wurty Cortex prompted Acting Secretary Darling to cable Adm. Goghlan to proceed with his squadron to protect Americans in Aornats there.
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Etaco
Sorcivea
Vicedionsul
Cela
Tandwraa
Ceiba
Honduras
Rail rivals Santa Fe and Southern Pacific clash over timber line
In San Francisco on March 14 the Buna Yo and Southern Pacific press an aggressive plan to secure timber transport lanes from northern California. Santa Fe seeks control of a string of Eureka and Humboldt County lines to reach Willets, while Southern Pacific allegedly counters with an option on the California Northwestern. Officials deny any single winning bid as both sides push parallel routes from Willets toward Tiburon and beyond, with a reported $750,000 stake and plans to extend the Del Norte Humboldt company.
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Buna Yo
Southern Pacific
Northern Coast
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Meanwiver
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Hureka
Mumnboldt County
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Hepperwood
Willets
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A. J. Tayson
Werry Tissall
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Lds City
A. W. Foster
Met Liter
Eureka
Nortlera
California Midland
Che del Norte and Tumboldt Company
Incorporte
Lands of the Friars Monii faec purchase talks
Government negotiations consider buying lands from religious orders and former corporate holders. Estimates submitted to Governor Tatt and Archbishop Guldl show figures offered, with calls for quick disposal to fund probate actions and some thrifting of funds.
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Hy Lie
Thravders
Yao
Tatt
Guldl
Peters
Ivadleauhle
Funda
Ks Mio
Wirling
Shem
FAMPLE REMEN PUNDE
Stockholm on March 1 reports famine relief funds totaling 1 255,000 with 685,000 sent from America marking a significant aid response to the crisis.
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Stockholm
America
Collision at Fortieth Street injures three passengers
A freight collision on Fortieth Street near Chee Ciblompe Tuo rally injured three passengers. The report notes significant damage and a momentary failure of the passenger car signals.
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Chienga
Minold
Doctor Made a Mistake in New York Case
A Paris dispatch reports a New York doctor misadministered drugs to a patient during a morphine injection. The error worsened as he continued treatment, leading to a fatal outcome after repeated injections and failure to stop the procedure. Government or military officials were later notified.
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New York
Maren
Paris
New Yorks
Jerald
Michaide
Strcon
Santos
Wrecks On Great Northern Train Near Katlapolly
Several wrecks occurred on the Great Northern line at night and into the morning. One crash near Likkenlow west of Katlapolly involved Avda Rolborg, with injuries reported and a passenger train derailed en route to Exeeex.
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Paul
Mayehik Wtelena
Katlapolly
Avda Rolborg
cAnobhar Aurock
Eeeex
Snowbound wrecks and injuries reported near Kailepell
Heavy snow and wind blocked roads as a locomotive derailed and a train wreck occurred east of Kailepell. One man killed and another injured as lines and bridges failed. A separate Jennings branch report notes a wagon loss and stalled traffic amid the storm.
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Tadly
Trains Collide Head-On Near Shell Mound
In Tennessee near Shell Mound two noted trains on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis line collided head on. Five crew members were injured though officials say no passengers were harmed. An outbound southbound train was to wait for a northbound train to pass at the junction.
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Chattanooga
Yale Harvard Football Abolition Debate Aired
Cambridge mass discussion on canceling the annual Yale Harvard game drew 44 universities in favor and 344 opposed. German Athletic Commission head Tellie announced the matter as they weigh a style change to curb dangerous plays while preserving football as a sport.
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Cambridge
Mass
Twat
Tellie
Yale
Harvard
Shidenis
Nebraska Hanging Details Shocking Crime and Execution
Nebraskan town records a murder and execution of a man named Niagentind for killing his estranged wife Animatera. The report notes a countrywide response, with the condemned located after weeks and executed under state law, while the public observed the event from Winvoll and nearby towns.
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Animatera
Peters
Allenbarly
Winvoll
Pricquer
Bandits Murder Passengers On Stage Raid
In Los Angeles reports detail a bandit attack on a stage between Patan and Torin on the Yaqui River. All passengers and the driver were killed while a wealthy Mexican, Mirrel Wiliberty Alvorada, and two prominent locals perished. Authorities suspect local bandits fled toward Yaqui mountains.
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Cal
Mirrel W
Tuexon
Aricona
Ganymas
Avery Hing
Vale
Mvarada
Win
Senorita Tilia
Benni de Gonantes
Fmilies
Shab Country
Trolley Wire Break Kills Motorman in New York
A trolley wire broke and felled a motorman, who was killed as the live line burned him. A passenger escaped injury while officials shut off power to free the body from beneath the wrecked car.
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New York
Mino
Legislators Spark Row Over Textbank Bill Fight
In TelTordon city March 13 Speaker Whitewstian opened proceedings as Abe Aschason clashed with Davidnon over a textbank bill. Noodle was accused of aiding Wil, Selipl and Sir Louiss joined the fray with doorkeeper Clark. Members leapt onto desks, order broke down, a recess was moved, and the house was briefly dissolved before calm returned.
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TelTordon City
Min
Whitewstian
Abe Aschason
Othe Davidnon
Mel
Louiss
Clark
Soma
Oriler
Sudden Death of Princess Bernard Rumor and Facts
Berlin reports the sudden death of Princess Bernard after convulsions while driving with her husband, she died two hours later in a Wayside cottage. The princess, of obscure origin, was born at Tae beck and was the widow of Marquis Lochessini before her marriage.
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Berlin
Mardh
Mals Goan
Count von ©Nberg
Bernard
Lochessini
Muri Jer
Tragic German Farmer Slays Family Then Self
Adolph Krauss, a German farmer near St Louis, killed his wife and six children with a sledge hammer, then wounded himself and lay dying. Neighbor reports he had a quiet, industrious reputation before the grim act, which occurred after sunset. authorities later recovered the bodies and began inquiries into the motive.
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Farmer
St. Louis
Adolph
Sear
Bellefontaine
Teal
Righ
Inglonaine
John Keanes
Kraes
Armel Willy
Warmis
Krauss
and Vadevinker
Dhe Covoney
Kruse
Will details obscure Burdick estate and inquest notes
March 13 reports indicate Edwitt Burdick's will leaves 62,000 to relatives with most property to his heirs and wife Raffala excluded. Probate hearings, subpoenas, and inquest proceedings continue in Hatavia, with guardians appointed and investigators seeking truth about the estate and the alleged murder tied to the case.
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Raffala
Edwitt
Bovilick
Turdney
Ogy
George H. Jhunston
Charles Darke
Ated
Pucker
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Bette
Nurdick
Delaling
Prederick
Tartsell
Mra
Bundivk
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