Hundreds flee flood area as levees fail
Associated Press reports thousands labor to seal breaches while boats rescue residents. Depth reaches nine feet at Clayton nine miles north of a crevasse. floods spread through Tensas parish toward Vidalia Azucena and Delta Bridge. St Bernard residents abandon homes. Braithwaite marooned. Red Cross opens canteen at Violet for refugees.
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Poydras Crevasse
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Fort Worth Flood Death Toll Rises With 30 Still Missing
In Fort Worth the flood district of Sycamore Heights adds Virginia Berry to the dead, bringing casualties to four with over thirty unaccounted. W. K. Harris, 45, named the last likely survivor, was found in Vandandt addition and sent to All Saints Hospital. Police report carcasses of horses and cattle to be removed to prevent disease.
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Virginia Berry
Sycamore Heights
W. KE. Harris
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All Saints Hospital
BR. D. Williams
Explosion Damages $125000 At Summer Lee Mine
Charlestown West Virginia April 28. Property damage estimated at $125000 was caused and the Stuart Collieries Company mine at Summer Lee Fayette county was wrecked late today by an explosion of undetermined origin according to reports to the State Department of Mines. There were no injuries reported.
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State Department of Mines
France Demands Full War Debt Payment by Reds
France and Britain submitted reconstruction plans for Russia to an economic conference. A drafting committee will harmonize the proposals and report to the sub-committee, which then forwards to the Soviet delegation. France seeks full payment of Prussia’s war debts and restoration of foreign private property, while offering reduced Russia debt and use of property by former owners.
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Russia
France
Great Britain
Prussia
Bill Presented to Tax U S Securities
Representatives Green of Town and the ranking Republican of the House Ways and Means committee introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment. It would authorize the federal government to tax income from government securities and state issued securities after ratification, and grant states the right to tax income on government securities.
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Governor Small trial selects four jurors in embezzlement case
In Waukegan Illinois on April 28 the Len Small trial for conspiracy to embezzle state funds concluded the first week with four jurors chosen.
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Waukegan
Len Small
Linda Lee Inc A Daily News Serial Novel Preview
Hollywood insiders and the fast set provide the backdrop for Linda Lee Inc a new novel by Louis Joseph Vance to be serialized in the Daily News starting May 9 The work which mirrors the era’s movie industry excesses follows speed action mystery romance and adventure as Vance explores fame wealth and tragedy in Hollywood with a price tag of 2 a copy.
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Second Gas Pipeline To Be Laid To Amarillo
Amarillo Gas Co manager T Lozin Driscoll announced a second gas pipeline will bring gas from the Bivins well south of the Canadian River. Three and four inch pipe now runs ten miles to connect with the main eight inch line from the Masterson wells. The line, to be completed in about two weeks, is an agreed pro rata purchase from producers to ensure supply and to provide protection against river washouts or other issues.
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T. Lozin Driscoll
Amarillo Gas Co
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Driscoll
Canadian River Bridge
Non-Union Light Wiring Workman Struck in Amarillo
A. E. White, an electrician for Nunn Electric, was knocked unconscious yesterday afternoon at 1309 Jackson Street while wiring a new house. County attorney P. R. Underwood says a complaint for aggravated assault will be filed against a local man. Nunn manager I. B P. Spencer said union reps pressured him to sign a contract, which he refused. White, recently from Clovis, suffered painful injuries but is not seriously hurt. The house belongs to W. C. Boyce.
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Electricians’ Union
P. R. Underwood
I. B P. Spencer
Amarillo
Clovis
Spencer
White
W. C. Boyce
1 Million Flood Relief Proposed by Rep Rhodes
A resolution introduced today by Rep. Rhodes Republican Missouri calls for appropriation of 1 million dollars to aid flood sufferers in Missouri Illinois Arkansas Louisiana and Mississippi. The measure seeks urgent federal relief for affected regions and outlines funding scope and intent.
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Washington
Missouri
Ilinois
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Rhodes
Girls Have Almost Quit Wearing Them
In Chicago on April 28 the Chicago Corset Club discussed a life saving program for the corset industry. Secretary Ross Hey reported only fifty five percent of women wear corsets and leaders like Mme Alla Ripley noted fewer young girls wear them.
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Ross Hey
Mme
Alla Ripley
Fashion Art League of America
Cox Bitterly Attacks the Harding Administration
Former Ohio governor James M. Cox, Democratic presidential candidate in 1920, spoke in Harrisburg to a statewide Democratic gathering and denounced the Harding administration as potentially the outstanding failure of the last fifty years. He criticized international processes and called the arms conference in Washington a regional alliance.
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James M. Cox
Ohio
Harding
Genoa
Trinity River Falls to Channel After Flood Peak
Dallas reports the Trinity River dropped six feet below flood stage after peaking overnight. By Sunday, barring north basin rains, the river should sit in its narrow banks. Train service and transport are resuming in the area as weather bureau head Joseph L. Cline notes ongoing conditions tonight.
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Trinity River
Joseph L. Cline
Sacu
Brazos River Falls After Peak Floodstage in 1874
Stamford Texas April 28 The Brazos River continued to fall this morning after rising to a flood stage not seen since 1874.
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Associated Preas
Stamford
Tex
Brazos River
Governor Neff Delivers Talk in Panhandle City
Governor Pat M. Neff spoke to Carson County citizens in Panhandle, followed by a five course banquet hosted by the chamber of commerce. Lee Satterwhite presided. 122 guests attended as Myrtle House, F. H. Hill and Judge C. Paul offered toasts. Neff outlined town disbursement plans and stressed nonpolitical aims. He then traveled to Claude for another talk, to Tulsa the next day, and Amarillo overnight for Sunday morning services.
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Amarillo
Cenral Presbyterian Church
Lady Astor Welcomed at National Capital
Lady Astor and Lord Astor arrived in Washington from Baltimore. They attended lunch at the capital and spoke at the National Press Club. A reception was given by Mrs Charles E K Hughes at the Pan American Building for the Pan American conference of women. They attended a Pan American women's conference meeting that evening.
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National Press Club
Charles EK. Hughes
Deschanel Dies Former French President
PARIS April 28 Deschanel former president of France died today after an influenza attack. He had long served in high posts and influenced modern French politics. The death marks the end of a prominent era in French public life.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vaul
Deschanel
France
El Paso Firm Wins $207,000 City Coliseum Contract
WV BE Ware of El Paso awarded the general contract to build the municipal coliseum for 207000 with ground breaking planned on the Sanborn block between Buchanan Lincoln and Fifth and Sixth Streets. The project includes 150 working day completion and penalties for late performance.
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Sixth Streets
W. H. Hayman
H. BE. Hertner & Son
Finklea Electric Company
W. BE. Ware
el Paso
Stewart Construction Company
Oklahoma City
Amarillo
W. M. Rice Construction Company
Amarito
W. T. Bellows
Harry B. Friedman
Fort Worth
ROW BREAKS IN RAILROAD LABOR BOARD MEETING
In Chicago on April 28 the wage hearing saw executive heads of railroad employes bolt the doors while outside groups spoke for the public. The National Industrial Traffic League urged the Labor Board to throw out the dispute and return it to employers and unions. The railroad men refused to sit as shippers’ views were offered. Frank P. Walsh protested, saying the employes refuse another hearing and oppose outside parties. The issue centered on the board’s right to admit outside witnesses.
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National Industrial Traffic League
United States Labor Board
J. H. Libby
Frank P. Walsh
Labor Board
Farmers may apply for funds under Federal farm loan act
Houston April 28 Farmers may apply for funds under the Federal farm loan act, announced at the Federal land bank office in Houston. Notices are being sent to all secretary-treasurers in the tenth district, covering the entire state of Texas.
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Federal Land Band ‘of
Texas
Fort Worth gas blast injures eleven in downtown store
Fort Worth reports eleven people injured in yesterday’s gas explosion at a large downtown grocery, with hospital updates showing improvement. Investigators blame a natural gas blast as the primary cause, noting a prior smaller explosion two months earlier and that an ammonia release theory was explored but ammonia tank later found intact.
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Businss
A. Dingee
Representative Lee Rountree weighs run for lieutenant governor
AUSTIN April 28 Representative Lee Rountree of Brazos county said he will decide within a few days whether to run for lieutenant governor this year. He has contemplated a bid for some time while in Austin for business.
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Austin
Lee Rountree
Brazos County
Parachute Record Bid At Wichita Falls Meet
Sergt. Eneil Chambers holder of the world record for parachute jumps will attempt to break it on opening day of the Wichita Falls American Legion post aviation meet tomorrow. The November 3, 1921 Kansas City jump set the mark.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Eneil Chambers
Kansas City
Wichita Falls American Legion Post
Mexia Oil Field Struck by Lightning Fire Destroys Tanks
In Mexia on April 28 a heavy rain drenched the oil field and a lightning strike hit four crude storage tanks in the Tithe Lease Company holdings. The tanks and contents were destroyed in a spectacular blaze.
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Mexia
Associated Press
Tithe Lease Company
Here
Prominent Fort Worth cattle buyer dies in auto crash
Fort Worth April 28 R C Krauer 32 died tonight at a local hospital from injuries after the automobile he rode in turned over in the suburbs. He had been a prominent cattle buyer in the city for years.
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Fort Worth
R. C. Krauer
Munroe Fox Re-elected Police Chief in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi voters chose former ranger captain Munroe Fox as police chief at the city council meeting. His term starts May 1. Fox previously served in law enforcement leadership and succeeds the prior chief. The election reflects continued emphasis on public safety and experience in local policing.
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Corpus Christi
Munroe Fox
Indictments Hit Land Company Officials In Texas Sale
Kansas City April 28 Federal grand jury indicted Al F Barker former president of the W E B Stewart Land Company and six other officials on charges of using the mails to defraud in Texas land sales. Reindicted were W. E. Stewart C F Adams J A Kennedy J D Ey Kirgan and C F Ladd.
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Associated Press
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al F. Barker
W. EB. Stewart Land Compay
Texas
Stewart
C. FL Adams
JA. Kenndy Jd
EY Kirgan
C. F.C
Resolution Adopted by Senate On Ford Tariff Inquiry
Washington April 28 The Senate adopted without discussion a resolution offered by Senator Harrison Democrat Mississippi calling on the tariff commission for information regarding the operation of the Ford emergency tariff.
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Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Tariff Commission
Dallas County Citizens League seeks KKK member names
Dallas April 28 M M Crane chairman of the Dallas County Citizens League fighting the Ku Klux Klan sent a letter to Governor Pat M Neff asking for the names of all adjutant general department and National Guard officers who are Klan members. He noted a rumor that nearly all Ranger personnel are Klansmen and urged city officials to bar Klansmen from upcoming posts. He also claimed unsolved flogging cases and said league members believe present officers are Klansmen.
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Dallas County
Citizens League
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Aldredge
Crane
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Grand Goblin Denies Invisible Empire Will End Soon
Houston April 28 Associated Press George Kimbro Jr grand goblin of a Ku Klux Klan group in Houston says the organization will not vanish and that he cooperates with the grand jury. He denies statements claiming the invisible empire would disappear and defends the Klan’s actions as discussed by Harris County authorities.
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Texes
Grand Jury to Probe Ku Klux Klan Activities
Los Angeles officials announce a grand jury will be empaneled to investigate Ku Klux Klan activities. Judge Frank Ru Willis cites the emergency as the reason for convening twelve of Los Angeles County's twenty three superior court judges to oversee the probe.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Frank Ru Willis
Willis
Legality of Swisher Omission Upheld by Judge Sansom
The constitutional validity of Swisher County’s omission in the last legislative reapportionment was upheld by Judge Cooper Sansom of the Sixth District Court. The challenge, filed by Representative T. Smith of Travis County, will proceed to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Cooper Sansom
Witty
Sixth District Court
T. Smith
Travis County
State Supreme Court
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