Flood Devastation Wreaks Kansas and Midwest Towns
Reports detail widespread flooding across Kansas Indian Territory Missouri and Nebraska with tens of thousands displaced. Homes washed away bridges and tracks destroyed and several cities including Topeka Des Moines and Emporia suffer severe damage as rivers rise to record levels. Rescue efforts by boat and salvage work fill streets while outages and halted rail service compound the crisis.
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Kansas
Faourtesu
Tost
Tully
Housce
Sanay Ang Riley
Okiaa
Territory
Missouri
Tows
Topeka
Des Moines
Kanpecity
Oklahoma
Peraong
Vopeie
Kanens
Jones City
Manhattan
Wether Bureau
Sixteen Drowned In Mississippi River Near Lees Lookout
Sixteen enslaved plantation workers from two cotton families drowned in the Mississippi River near Lees Lookout, about forty miles north of the city, after a late evening departure from Chia plantation. A boy named Vest Ball survived by clinging to wreckage as seven bodies were recovered.
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Minelacippi
Lees Loink
Chia
Nevada Wins Intercollegiate Debate on Municipal Services
The intercollegiate debate between Nevada and Utah last night concluded with Nevada prevailing. The motion argued municipal reform including street railings light and telephones. Nevada speakers included Wirmetive Balliran Louderback Miss Berry Nevadus Dini-Kegative Holmes Burgess Regse.
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Renn
Mev
Nevada
Uba
the Wirmetive
Balliran, Louderback
Miss Berry
Nevadus Dini
Kegative
Holmes, Burgess
Regse
Businessman in New Orleans Takes Own Life
Frank Kommett, a prominent cotton broker who retired days earlier, ended his life with a penknife amid business worries and mental distress. He, 48, left behind a wife and six children. Arrangements were being made to move him to a sanitarium, but he escaped family vigilance after dinner and fatally wounded himself in his room. Born in New Orleans, he had been a notable figure in the local business community.
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New Orleans
Frank Kommett
Emmehh
Japan and England Prepared for War Over Russia
The Naraky Shimpo reports sensationally on Japan and Britain's actions tied to the Manchurian crisis. It says Russia's likely moves push Japan to defend interests, with Britain warning and plans for division and possible naval actions. The note from Britain aims to influence settlement.
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Japan
England
Russia
Climbing Mont Blanc Without Eyes
London May 10. A remarkable account details Mrs Campbell who climbed Mont Blanc in 1886 despite blindness. Her husband, then head of the Royal Normal College, trained pupils to overcome limits, while Swiss guides aided a pioneering ascent noted for its daring and endurance.
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London
F U.campbell
Campbell Waa
Norwood
Swiss ‘Alps
Blind figures of genius and crime in old times
The piece recalls remarkable blind individuals such as the bee-collector Aubor and organ builder Strong, noting their memory and skill. It contrasts gifted blind figures like James Blackjack and Blind Harry with cautionary tales of clever but criminal blind operatives. mentions a few modern items and a few scattered notices from different places.
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Thoma Wilson
Lion Lown
Thors
Guy
Wimprendt
Agaburg
Aubor
Apienburg
John Gough
Wien
Willi Kennedy
Cuiderigee
Armigh
Enid
Joseph Strong
Weaser
Carlisle
Strong
Misecau
Tandon
Stimtey
London
Organista
Lind Mosien
Tilind Tom
Tom
Liu
Jie
James Black- Jack
Niles
Harry
Homer
Kcotland
William Wallace
Jimmy
Tandan
Ani Gomtine Jnl
Laglind
Des Moines Deluged As Floodwaters Cut Off City
May 10 Des Moines and suburbs faced four feet of water disrupting communication and leaving thousands homeless. Authorities reported 35,000 in Des Moines, 6,090 in south Des Moines, and 4,000 in north Des Moines cut off. boxcars sheltered refugees while power and rail service faltered. The Des Moines River rose two miles from the city, with hundreds of homes damaged and major plants near inundation. Governor opened state hospital to shelter refugees as rains continued.
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Tavernier
Wai
le Rote
Bowersouk
Lest
Pacific
Burlington
Washeaiyay
Atrain
Des Moines
Ons
Saunh
Pow Moines
Des Mahon
Ise
Chat
Oliver
Acaldont
Tre Moines
Bonis
Bron Marshall
Ovnak
Ovnak Derritory
Praeligny
Binee
Lenin
bin Dave
St. Paul
Great Western
den Moines
En Moines
Hitoon
Cutmidge
Roosevelt rides through Black Hills on Wyoming visit
President Roosevelt on a ceremonial horseback ride over the Black Hills trail to Cheyenne after a stop in Laramie. He arrived at 8:30 in the morning and was driven to the University of Wyoming for a short address before continuing to Cheyenne. He praised irrigation benefits, thanked the Black Hills lodge for a gift, and emphasized good citizenship.
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Laramie
Wyo
Roosevelt
Black Hills Trail
Cheyer
University of Wyoming
Hoe
Black Hills
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive ‘Engineers
Plot Discovered to Blow Up a Building
Detroit dispatch notes a plot to blow up a building near Battle Creek Michigan. Investigations found detonators and dynamite in a dormitory and gas pipes preparing an explosion. Authorities deny the plot involved minors and say the investigation continues.
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Detroit
Say
Battle Creek
Mich
Tlist
Friars in Philippines Defy Papal Authority
Frays in the Philippines disregard the Pope amid a Vatican arbitration push. Cardinal annals report private debates among friars and archbishop, with Governor and other officials weighing arbitration feasibility. Sources note strong resistance from friars to papal intervention and concerns about jurisdiction.
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Philippines
Romé
Cardinal Annal
Anilinive
Kward i Vatlmann
Staes Ifantry
Janda
Fayeard
Guide
Monits
Mooreohlly
Tattanthin
Qniasan Neo
Uno Feasibiliby
Agin
Sons
Memorial Day Observed East and West in Yeomanly Ceremony
Memorial Day was observed with solemn ceremonies across the East and West. Flags, wreaths, and naval militia gun salutes marked the day, honoring those who died in service. Attending officials and residents placed flowers as veterans and service members were remembered in city and coastal ceremonies.
Memorial Day Observances at Arlington Cause Stirring Ceremonies
Soldiers and civic leaders joined a solemn Arlington National Cemetery memorial day, with flags, flowers, and a parade through the city. Officials and a Marine band led tributes as graves, including Confederate sections, were honored in dignified rites amid perfect weather.
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Xenorraliona Weter Bay
Arlington
LA Arruingemenia
Olabarnta
Te Hifi
T He Potanine
Ol Guard
Abington
U.S
Vilar
Flooded Missouri and Kaw rivers drive mass displacements
Report from May AD describing severe flooding along the Missouri and Kaw rivers near Armourdale and Argentina. Up to 2,500 people driven from homes within five miles of the Kaw mouth, with Armourdale hardest hit. Homes submerged, stock yards and warehouses damaged, and relief efforts underway as authorities assess ongoing rises.
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Misaouri
Kaw
Holt
Ravanaits
Karras
Sad
Armourdale
Argenting
Genater Park
Pie Hen c
Ieeman
Biny
Wang
Tha
North Hilt
Argentina
Geod
Tania
Mike Efock
Pend Wars
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