Levee Breaks Flood Rich Farm District Near Memphis
Three breaks south of Memphis Louisiana Ark area flood vast rich lands. Golden Lake and Gowen Lake levees hold while Laconia Henrico and other points inundate hundreds of square miles. News crews brave floods by log, raft, and boat to relay safety and casualty details.
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Memphis
Tenn
Helena
Ark
Laconia
Henrico
Laconia Cirere
Philips County
Desha
Golden Lake
Gowen Lake
Arkansas
Mississippi River
Gollen Lake
Columbus
Hickman
Tip ‘Rtonville
Togely
Tene
Lucora Ark
Lake County
Fenn
St Claire
Crittenden
Poinsett
Cross Counties
Mississippi Valley
Yalles
Missouri
Timola Torkansas
Tiptonville Tenn
Reelfoot
Meraphis
Dotena
Cairo Flood Isolates City as Levees Fail
Water Deep Around Cairo leaves the city islanded with ten women and children remaining. Levees broke on Thursday halting rail access. boats ferry stock and people between Cairo and flooded towns. Commissary fed refugees under Harry Candee Ratton. Mrs Henry F Giehofer distributed food from a motorboat. Costs exceed 3000000 with 5000 men paid daily. banks extend city credit to cover deficits.
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Cairo
Bost
Commissary Department
Harry Candee
Wicklisfe
Big Four
Mobile
Ohio
Illinois Central
Death of Walter Snyder Heir to Sports of the Times
Walter J Snyder physician and business manager of the Sports of the Times was found dead in a New York City bathtub. Police say the death appeared self inflected after a quarrel with his wife Mary Snyder who gave varying accounts. Detectives and a coroner investigated as Mrs Snyder denied certain aliases and histories. The body was moved to the morgue for examination.
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Washington Post
New York
J Snyder
Sports of the Times
William H. Snyder
Thomas Hitchcock, JR
Nteokeies Avenue
Mary Snyder
Snyder
Mrep
Morristown
West 1504 Street
West 125Th Street
James Springer
Isaac Valverdi
Saii
Roser Power
Power
Uwermann Helenstein
Hotman and Galvin
Mrs. Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Walter
Walter, Dont You Do That Again. You Don't Know What I Might Do*” ~ Mrs. Snyder
Hellenstein
Mra Snyder
Helen Canfield
Mary Karnes
Hartford
Bertha Edna Yeager
Detroit
Timothy Lebane
Phisip Jan
Revolutionists charge Madero misused 32.5 million
Mexican revolutionary commission accuses President Madero of misusing 32.5 million pesos from the treasury and failing to protect foreigners and property. They contend the new government offered no real benefits, while Diaz era safeguards and economic interests were eroded amid ongoing conflict.
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New York
Gen Orozco
Manual L Lujan
Madero
Mexico
Maderota
Dias
Bryan Silent On Candidate Yet Emphasizes Progressive Stand
A Chicago interview with William Jennings Bryan shows him sticking to a progressive platform as essential for Democratic success. He contrasts the party’s past anti corporate stance with reform efforts sparked by La Follette and Roosevelt, and hints at potential dual conventions amid Republican disunity.
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Spraial
Washington Post
New York
Chicago
New York World
William Jennings Bryan
World
Bryan
Baltimor
Democratic Party
la Foltette
Roosevelt
la Follette
Dirnee
Taft
Senator la Follett
Mr Roosevelt
Harmonia
Wall Street
Campaign reports hunger for Parral clashes echo Nationwide
Dispatches from the Mexican revolution describe ongoing skirmishing near Parral after a Monday rebuff. Federal forces at Torreon and Jimenes Huerta prepare for moves south while rail repairs bolster northern operations. News notes quiet in the south and capital as Gen Jose de la Lux Soto arrives, detained on orders tied to a Parral incident.
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Mexico City
Parral
Facalon
Rebela
Steels
Torreon
Jimenes Huerta
Huerta
Jimenes
Tracy Aubert
Driven Out of Law Indiaman Turns Politician
A figure described as an Indiaman left the legal profession to pursue politics, claiming the move shields him from ethical compromises. He criticizes doctors and preachers for their attitudes toward work and training, asserting a need for reform and candor in public life.
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Indiaman
Evolution of professions and moral decline debate
Governor Thomas Marshall of Indiana denounces the decay of medicine law and church as he laments evolving ethics. He cites examples from legal practice where men seek to “skin the job through” and moral relaxations amid democracy, religion, and public life.
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Squire
Thomas, Marshall
Indiana
Firat
Chiptoh
Gov. Marshall
Pell
Panitentiary
America
Rosseau
Jefferson
Zip
Pérmon
Achilles
Hercules
Notable remarks on religion and civic duties
The passage notes how a minister faced a moral test in a city emergency and a patient’s forced hospital transfer. Henry B. F. Matfarland honored Justice Brewer’s memory in a Christian principles address. Rev Paul Hickok led the prayers and Dr Harvey W Wiley spoke at Gov Marshall’s platform address.
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Igdorning
Henry B. F Matfarland
Justice
Bombs For Church Parade Kill Five In Procession
A Lisbon dispatch reports republicans at Chamuaca Estremadura attacked a forbidden holy week procession. The attackers opened church doors, removed images, paraded them, and bombs were thrown from windows and roofs. Five parade participants were killed and about twenty seriously wounded.
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Washington Post
London
Lisbon
Daily News
Chamuaca
Estremadure
Prav
Fred Ahote
Easter Eggs Kill Two in St Louis
Special to The Washington Post reports Easter day tragedy in St Louis where two people died after eating colored eggs. Mrs Bertha Buraz and her mother Mrs Barbara Steiner were found dead, while Antone Buras and his year old daughter were unconscious and in critical condition at City Hospital.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
Bertha Buraz
Barbara Steiner
Antone Buras
S Burss
Burss
City Hospital
Poker raid traps women and shocks city
Five men and two women were arraigned in police court on charges of presenting counterfeit marks at a poker raid. The proceeding included a scuffle with officers, tables hurled, and a shower of poker chips as policemen advanced.
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Washington Rox
Ipelcourt Sesterilay
Petrobras
Taft Gains In Nevada West Virginia and Iowa Delegates
Taft wins pledged delegates in Nevada and parts of West Virginia with majorities in Reno Washoe and surrounding counties. In Kentucky mass conventions Taft leads Roosevelt with most district conventions reported. Iowa delegates show Taft at Cedar Rapids, Cummins with 11, Roosevelt 2, based on 86 counties.
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Roosevelt
Taft
West Virginia
Reno
Nev
Nevada
Washoe County
Tonopah
Ormsby County
Eameralda
Louisville
Samerday
Corrier-Journal
E. C. O'Rear
Roosevelt Organization
Wheeling
W Va
Gilving Roovevelt
Reault
Wood County
Berkley
Roosevalt
Summers
Wyoming
Ronn
Balt
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Avette
Albert B. Cummins
Comentoon
Meeting to Seek Spirit Message From Dr Funk
Spiritualists in Cambridge plan a Thursday gathering to hear if the spirit of Dr Isaac F Funk who studied psychic phenomena will communicate from beyond the grave. Funk is said to have died recently, with family members unconvinced though many followers insist the message may come. Some observers such as Professors at Columbia University remain doubtful, while Mrs Edward Vanderbilt believes she is best positioned to receive any communication.
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Washington Post
New York
Cambridge
Mess
Isaac F Funk
Funk
Dr Funk
Profssyssop
Columbia University
Edward Vanderbilt Bieves
Youth shoots sweetheart then kills self in forbidden marriage case
Otto Brown 19 and Leona Ehinger 16, of Macy Indiana, were involved in a planned double tragedy after a marriage was denied due to age. Brown fatally wounded Leona with a gun in Logansport and then killed himself. He left hats, one labeled Leona, and a note asking to be buried beside his victim with a warning against defying his wish.
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Logansport
Ind
Otto @ Brown
Macy
Leona Ehinger
Brown
Leona
CANESE SHOWANGER LEADERS HOSTILE TO POWERS
Reports from Shanghai detail rising anti foreign sentiment as southern leaders push for international control of China. A southern cabinet minister moves toward Peking to avert clashes while Sun Yat Sen sails to Wuchang with family. Troops march toward the capital, and Alfred Sze is appointed minister of communications amid cabinet reshuffles.
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China
Peking
Shanghai
Tang Shao Yi
Hia Suite
Histori Sg
Promigsd S
Trops
Sun
Wuchang
Nanking
Sun Yat Sen
Alfred Sze
Alfred Sse Fe
Lising Ju Heo
Tang Bhao Yi
Sie
United States
Chang Yin Tang
Tatung
Easter crowds at Auteuil races under sun in Paris
Easter day crowds flocked to the Auteuil Grand Prix gathering with Americans and Britons among the notable attendees. Fashion dominated the scene with taffeta gowns giving way to satin as black and white ensembles ruled, while hats ranged from stark vertical decoration to drooping styles. A London cable note reports the birth of twins to the Marchioness of Londontown at her residence near Pyres.
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Paris
Auteuil
Riva
Washingtox
London
Lonlithgow Gate
Pyres
Ontario Steamer Beached After Major Fire Off Montauk
The Ontario passenger and freight steamer, Baltimore to Boston, reported a severe fire in the after hold and began to beach near Montauk Point. Lifesaving crews and revenue cutters were sent, tugs and power boats rallied, and the vessel reached Montauk beached west of the lifesaving station as operators struggled to evacuate passengers and crew.
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Vest Vel
Quogue
Long Island
Ontario
Merchents’ and Mid Line
Baltimore
Boston
Montgulg Point Lk
Newport
Montauk Point
Block Island
Merchants’ and Miners’, Transportation Company
Point Judith
Naval
Montauk
Naval Station
Woods Hole
New London
Warehill
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Madera
Congress
Aloso
Ding
Gustavo Madero
Lorenzo Gonzales
Trevino
San Carlos
Isself
Mealco
Jimenez
Escalan
Aubert
Teller
Tellez
Chihuahua
Aftmat
Grogsco
Moantania
Verta
Southern Railway
Gifloa
CIA
Puone Mala
Orntee
Gov
Marshall
Y. M
Deplores Depcadence of Professions
Cas
Walt
Gage
Evada
L Administration
Kentucky
Fany
Dr Fork
Girl
Self
Canese
Montank Point Life
Revenue Cutter
Merself
Freeght Beston
Cons
P. Scott Company
Casco
Pe Ontario
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