Omaha Flood Threatens City as Levees Fail
Omaha reports flood conditions with the Missouri and Big Muddy surging, East and North Omaha inundated up to five feet. Levees break near Florence lake, Cut-Off lake rises, residents flee with belongings, boats are shipping out stock, and searches for higher ground continue amid deteriorating conditions.
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Flooded North Omaha Areas Besieged by Rising Stream
North Omaha faced rapid flooding as a southbound stream cut from the river toward Florence lake and Cut-Off lake. Homes evacuated from 2 to 6 pm Monday with no reported deaths, while crews worked to constrain waters and protect property.
Flooding of Davis Island Reaches Thirteen Thousand Acres
A late dispatch from Ashwood Louisiana reports the Davis Island levee gave way at 1 am and the island will be wholly submerged within hours. Vicksburg residents note the water level has begun to fall here.
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Colonel D. I. Forney Dies at 70 in Lebanon
Lebanon Pa April 14 Colonel D I Forney died yesterday at his home from brain trouble aged 70 He moved to Washington soon after the war began and earned a reputation as a correspondent for many leading newspapers.
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D. I. Forney
Washington
Untidy Clip Sees Wide Range Of City News
Natural gas in apparently unlimited quantities struck within Chicago city limits. Judge H. W. Blodgett is dangerously ill at Eureka Springs Arkansas. Chicago detectives seek John Craft for alleged $900 robbery of his mother Mrs John McDonald. Hobart rents Washington house once occupied by ex Senator Don Cameron of Pennsylvania. Three soldiers died by their own hand in Bonn barracks over ill treatment by officers. Arthur Sewall arrives in San Francisco as Democratic VP candidate. General Juno Sanguilly arrives in New York from Florida citing health as motive. Mrs John A J Kendig returns to Chicago denying plans to wed courier Angelo Parelli. Rev Bellef and family fall ill after oatmeal breakfast. all expected to recover. Grand jury in Boston indicts eight men in major frauds connected with city projects. more indictments anticipated.
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Life Insurers Challenge Indiana Tax on Paid-Up Policies
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners heard objections from life insurance companies to taxing paid-up policies and cash surrender values. Counsel argued the law does not support the board’s authority, noting value accrues only at death. The governor stated the board would determine if such investments have value.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana
Mail theft arrest and multiple local incidents report
Reports from Indiana detail Jerry Karsner's arrest for stealing mail after a colored employee allegedly handed him a letter at a Rensselaer post office. The piece also covers English and Anderson items, including Preston's escape from a steamer wreck and Heidler's murder indictment history. It closes with the disbanding of Indianapolis's Kettle Drum Woman's club after a theft scare.
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Judge Admits Telephone Conversation Evidence
In Anderson Indiana on April 14 Judge Bundy ruled for the first time in the United States on the legality of the telephone and admitted a telephone conversation as evidence. He said the point had never been ruled upon and that the legality of the telephone is now admitted. The ruling could affect thousands of dollars in the accounting case and the decision is likely to be appealed for a final hearing.
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Mollie Logan
George Bone
Chicago
Anderson
Ind
Bundy
United States
Indiana
Convict Train Transit Smooth From Michigan City to Jeffersonville
The run from Michigan City to Jeffersonville took eight hours and twenty minutes with five stops for water and coal. The trip showed excellent discipline and proceeded like clockwork. Fifty minutes after arrival, convicts were transferred to their future quarters.
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Ind
Michigan City
Kentucky politics update: no bribery indictments yet
Frankfort April 14 reports show gold Democrats in caucus will not vote through quorums for Apaited shakes senator. They aim to force retirement or back a gold Republican if no gold Democrat is elected. Grand jury not ready. Silver Democracy calls June 2 state convention in this city to nominate a clerk of the court of appeals and reiterates Chicago platform with broader participation.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Chicago
Wisconsin Railways Under Scrutiny in State Audit
Madison reports the house moved to a third reading on a bill to investigate railroad earnings for honest state returns. Governor Scofield sent two veto messages to the senate, including anti trust and park land taxation exemptions, both tabled. Thirteen senate bills were approved. Body of drowned man found in Eldora Iowa with companion still missing. Weather outlook forecasts clearing Indiana Illinois, showers then warm in Lower Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Chicago Markets Report Full of Wheat Corn and Live Stock Prices
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat for April May July and Sept with small moves. Corn and oats display minor shifts while park butter lard and eggs list varied prices. Live stock receipts estimate cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and regional notes from Colorado and Milwaukee markets.
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