Floods threaten central Iowa with major damage and losses
A special dispatch from Keokuk Iowa reports heavy rains swelling the Des Moines and Mississippi basins. The Des Moines River rose rapidly while levee sections near Keokuk and Hannibal showed strain. Officials warned of widespread agricultural losses including corn and wheat, with total flood damage estimated around four million dollars.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Sopa
Ottumwa
Eosacha
Des Moines
Overan
Tour Anke
Keok UK
Hannibal
Alinola
Quincy
Idwa
Weather Bureau
Detineen
le Grange
Woman Brothers Coal Mine Tragedy Near Oraville
Mrs Jaubert killed her husband and wounded her brother in a fatal attack at their Oraville Illinois coal camp tent. The incident followed a dispute over dining and dishes as the husband confronted her with an infuriated attack. The brother joined the assault and the husband died, while the second brother died later. The coroner absolved the wife.
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Jauvert
Oravilla
Wells Pays Death Penalty in Atlanta Tower Murder
W R Wells was executed at the Atlanta Tower gallows for the murder of Frederick Pearce. He appeared calm and remained silent while officials prepared for the hanging, later stating he had made his peace with his Maker.
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Atlanta
W. R. Wells
Frederick Pearce
Wells
Miners Strike Support Plans Outlined in Anthracite Field
The article details union leaders arranging funds for a prolonged coal strike. It cites estimated costs, regional contributions, and planned canvassing in major cities to raise about $494000 weekly. Distribution targets include dependents and strike expenses.
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Fen Mitchell
Vauondheke Entive ‘Board
Ast
Egies Ae
Seth Wilson
Cial
Shuffents
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Arkansas
Kentucky
Missouri
Wilson
Mill Explosion Destroys Plant in Mississippi
Columbus dispatch reports Pridmore and Reese mill at Mecrary Mississippi blown by boiler explosion Saturday morning killing both owners and two employees outright.
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Columbus
Miss
Pridmore & Reese
Mecrary
Baltimore Tornado Kills Eleven In Sudden Sunday Storm
A fierce tornado struck Baltimore at 1:30 p.m. Sunday from the southwest, killing eleven people and injuring many others. Hundreds of houses lost their roofs, trees were uprooted, and several buildings were damaged as the storm tore through public parks and streets within about fifteen minutes.
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Baltimore
How to B Novelist Opinion on Born or Made
A fragment discusses whether novelists are born or made. It cites W. K. Clifford and Thorneycroft Fowler on writing as innate talent. Pall Mall Gazette notes that advice cannot create or stop novelists, while others claim talent varies.
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Ts. W. K. Clifford
Bilen
Thorneycroft Fowler
Gilbert
New
Pall Mall Gazette. Bee
Not Scared or The Gloomy Man’s Impression
A fragmentary Washington Star exchange shows a boastful remark about riches with wings and a cautious comeback about wings not hurting anyone. The dialogue hints at confidence versus skepticism in a bustling crowd.
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Washington Star
Talkative Cantankerous Dog Fraternity
A playful exchange unfolds as a speaker laments a dog’s apparent talent for conversation. The other replies with curiosity about the dog’s unusual gift, while a father noted as a dog fancier comments that the days seem to pass normally. Source appears to be the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Frisco System Praised by a North Georgia Patron
A letter from W. D. B. of Thomaston Georgia praises the Frisco System services. He cites equipment, electric cooling, rapid transport, and good connections as reasons for patronage. He mentions Birmingham Memphis routes and the Frisco line as favorable.
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Thenton
T. Saunders
Frisco
Atlanta
Gai
Haying
Siomingham
Memphis
Frigeu Road
Coambens
Louis
San Francines
H, BR. Co
Kansas City
Bham
Bham KH
BR. Co
W. Paunders
H.clark
Alanta
Tybee by the 8ka. Seashore resort low rate excursion sale
Tybee by the 8ka advertises low rate excursion tickets on Central of Georgia Railway for the south Atlantic coast resort. Provides general agents in Savannah for passenger services and schedules details.
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South-Atlantic
Central of Georgia Railway
Aksoa Nancents
J. Robinson
Asst
Pasa
Savannah
D.oe Hallo
Gen. Pass
Savann
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