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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
3
The article reports worsening flood conditions across Arkansas Mississippi and surrounding regions. levee breaches widen the flood and rescue efforts expand with government boats militia and relief groups aiding stranded residents while awaiting flood subsidence and clearer death tolls.
Treasury Secretary Gage signed a warrant for 277.78 in favor of Grover Cleveland and mailed it to Princeton New Jersey. The payment completes the 200000 owed for four years of service as president.
A Sunday Omaha special reports that warmer weather thawed rivers Logan and Elkhorn, causing rising ice and flood threats to towns along the banks. Only two major structures sustained serious damage while other areas faced minimal impact.
At Newport Kentucky on Saturday Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were hanged for the Pearl Bryan murder of January 81 1896. Executed on a double trap they fell when the same lever was pulled. Both men faced the gallows calmly and protested their innocence declaring their confessions were forced and untrue.
United States Supreme Court mandates Joseph B. Dunlop, Chicago publisher, be taken into custody to execute a fine of $2000 and imprisonment for violations of postal laws, as the ruling directs, reflecting a jail term for noncompliance with court orders.
The ship Oakes, long overdue from Bhonghai to Austria with oil, was towed into New York by the British steamer Kaabek after a harrowing voyage. Captain Reed reported terrible suffering during multiple typhoons off the China sea, with six crew members dying and only two mates remaining by March 1.
Foreign representatives signatory to the Berlin treaty inform Secretary Sherman of a blockade of Crete ports against Greek flag ships. The announcement states neutral merchant vessels may trade unless carrying goods for Greeks or insurgents. Question remains whether the US will accept this blockade, a potential shift in international law.
Secretary Alger moved Friday to relieve flood sufferers in the Mississippi valley using War Department boats. Senator Cullom of Illinois submitted Cairo mayoral appeal for government aid. Alger telegrammed Maj. Handy and Col. Gillespie to dispatch all government boats to Cairo.
Saturday night at Brookside Alabama mining camp a city marshal tried to arrest Henry Johnson who seized the marshal’s pistol. Deputy Sellers rushed to help. Gunfire erupted with Jake McKenzie fatally slain and Sellers wounded. Johnson and others were hurt.
Astonishing revelations emerge in criminal courts of Hungary Austria as a dozen women stand trial for poisoning their husbands. Officials note husband poisoning is a common practice in regional country districts and that prosecutors act to halt the custom before fuller confessions emerge.
In Mountain Creek near Montgomery Alabama two sisters aged 18 and 16, daughters of James H. Norrell, were crushed to death by a falling tree during a hurricane. The older girl stood at a spring when the storm hit, and the younger went to meet her with an umbrella. the tree toppled as they approached.
The French line steamer Ville Saint Nosaire, sailing from New York on March 6 toward West Indies, foundered at sea. Of eighty-two aboard only four were saved after braving tremendous seas and loss of water, fires, and hope. Survivors spoke of days adrift in an open boat, with some going mad from dehydration and thirst as rescue failed to arrive.
The Weather Bureau reported 800 square miles of Arkansas under water and rising Mississippi. In western Marion County hundreds were rescued as efforts shift from stock to human life preservation.
A fishing schooner reports three large steamers seen offshore, moving south past Cape Florida Island. All ships appeared fast and distant. one carried many crew on deck while another seemed heavily laden. No names could be read from the coverable positions.
The board of directors of the old Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia disclosed a defalcation of about 95 000 dollars after an expert examination. Assistant secretary F D Steger, implicated in the accounts, was summoned to explain but did not appear and reportedly left the city. All securities remain intact. loss appears to have occurred in collections.
A through freight on the Georgia Southern and Florida line from Palatka to Macon separated near Cordele Wednesday morning and re joined crashing into its own cars. Three men were killed including N C Jordan a white flagman and two unknown tramps.
In Carson Nevada on Wednesday Fitzsimmons defeated Corbett in the 14th round after Corbett faltered late. The bout opened with Corbett pressing, but Fitzsimmons landed a telling left to Corbett’s stomach and the kneeling champion collapsed. The crowd roared as Corbett was helped to his corner and later burst from his seconds seeking Fitzsimmons.
In a shocking Iowa legislature session, Representative Lambert read portions of a letter from a state building and loan association alleging corruption. Speaker Byers demanded full disclosure and resigned, calling for a thorough investigation into charges against him and other members.
A stockholder in the Pacific Loan and Homestead Association sues in superior court Chicago seeking a receiver as he alleges the firm is hopelessly insolvent. The bill accuses former secretary D C Butis of deception and fraud and claims about 222000 of the association’s funds were wrongfully converted for his private use. The charges target the board of directors generally.
A dispatch from Athens reports Turkish forces sortie from Retimo to Atopopoulon and burn it without resistance. The pillage of Christian ships continues, with the governor of Retimo and Turkish gendarmes said to be cooperating in the looting.
Washington Hesing has resigned his postmastership of Chicago. Three days ago he wrote and forwarded his resignation to President McKinley.
Louise heiress to $100000, 18, vanished from her St Louis home on Minerva street after leaving Dozier school. She was last seen at 8 80 pm taking a car toward home, after accompanying several classmates. no trace since.
A Washington special reports cabinet debate over allowing alleged filibustering steamers to clear for Cuban ports with arms cargoes. Attorney General McKenna voiced views on the issue and sparked broad discussion among officials.
A committee of the American Cotton Growers Protective Association issues an address to farmers urging reduced cotton acreage and increased planting of food crops. The plea cites past responses, notes potential price gains, and urges individual farmers to focus on corn, hay, oats, and other staples while keeping cotton production within limits.
Congressman Livingston of Georgia addressed a large audience in Boston on Wednesday night about United States trade relations with South America.
John Corwine, a United States Navy paymaster and absconder once stationed at Newport KRIL, was arrested in Chicago on Wednesday afternoon after arriving from New York. Inspector Fitzpatrick received Newport police, located him at the Palmer House where he registered as J Reeves, and detectives took him as he wrote his name.
Tennessee Senate would not accept conference committee recitals receding from amendment that set a 75 day limit and 2 delegates per day. Senate rejected report and a new committee was appointed to reconsider the constitutional convention bills.
The article surveys light velocity, flight limits, and a New Zealand plant diversification note. It reports a New Hampshire representative proposing aerial navigation funding, grants to researchers, and War Department support. It mentions a Danish challenge to a cancer wart remedy and Cornell’s new hydraulic laboratory. It closes with remarks on plant extinction and fossil preservation trends.
A May be misread summary notes Professor Allan recommends one third to two fifths of body weight in ounces daily. For a 165 pound man that equals fifty six to sixty four ounces, or about one and a half to four pints, with variability by season work and diet. Emphasizes pure water, boiling impure water, and eating fruit to aid hydration.
A fragmented note from the Women's Home Journal warns against extreme diet fads for children. It argues that children should be well nourished, preserving a healthy plumpness through preteen ages, and cautions against denying wholesome food to prevent weight gain.
An old Yorkshire yeoman on his deathbed refuses to share secrets with a visiting clergyman, replying that if given another life he would choose different companions and missteps, preserving a wry regional humor. The exchange highlights rural wit and moral introspection in a dated tale.
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