Turbulent Waters Sweep Carrying Death Across Delta
Mississippi flood wreaks havoc across Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi as levees fail and towns flood. Thousands homeless fears of disease and food shortages amid ongoing rescue efforts and mounting casualties.
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Catholic Prelates Deportation Shocks Mexico City
April 15 dispatch reports Mexico's government intensifying an anti religious campaign. Priests blamed for a La Barrera train attack. two archbishops and six bishops reportedly deported toward the United States, with censorship of cables and papers amid accusations of episcopate involvement.
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la Barea
Mexico
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Calles
Mothers Day editor to honor oldest and most typical mother
More than thirty mothers' photos have been received for the Messenger Mother's Day feature. The deadline is May 2, with no new pictures after that, but those sent last year may be resubmitted. The editor seeks broad community representation across six counties in the Hocking Valley.
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Chauncey Dover Wins First in Combined Meet at Rural Fair
Chauncey-Dover high school captured first overall with 61 points in the seventh annual field meet and oratorical contest at Athens County Fairgrounds. New Marshfield led in field events but placed second in the combined meet with 33 points as about 2000 spectators braved wind and snow to watch events before heavy rains. Taylor of Buchtel broke the baseball throw record with 47 feet 2 inches, surpassing his own prior mark.
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Athens Vounty Fairgrounds
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Paul ‘Taylor
Mississippi
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Relief Efforts Expand Across Railroads and Territories
Displaced residents near Theisstppi are urged to leave as authorities order evacuation within 00 miles. Ted Cross workers coordinate relief, with vaccines and local supplies shipped by the War Department and aid agencies to stabilize conditions and assist administration.
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Theisstppi
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No Coal Shortage Is Expected for Next Six Months
Ohio reports indicate coal supply will remain sufficient for at least six months. Officials cite surpluses from West Virginia and Kentucky and higher production reducing demand, easing concerns amid widespread strikes.
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Ohio
John 5. Jones
Sunday Creek Coasl Company
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Kentucky
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Federal government mobilizes for 100000 victims funds
In rapid action the federal government sets up a relief machine with Baker given extraordinary powers as virtual dictator to organize emergency funds and resources. Hoover travels to the flood district to direct relief efforts and assess needs.
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Mississippi River Flood Declares Worst In Memory For Rivermen
A severe Mississippi River flood devastates rivermen regions with thousands homeless and many missing. The disaster stretches across Tennessee Missouri and Louisiana with widespread crops ruined and relief efforts by President Hoover and federal agencies underway. In Natchez Mississippi a local dispatch notes the catastrophe worsening as water surges inland and aid teams mobilize.
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Nation mobilizes vast relief effort for Mississippi flood victims
In Washington on April 27 the United States launches its largest peace time mobilization to aid about 106000 flood victims in the southern Mississippi valley. Henry M. Baker of the Red Cross is named disaster relief director, directing relief from a Memphis food center with extraordinary powers.
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Urso
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U.P.J
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Henry MM. Baker
American Red Cross
Cloudy Weather Saves Fruit Trees Weeders Declare
Columbus reports cloudy weather protected fruit trees in Central Ohio from unseasonable cold. Three frost events were prevented and minimal damage occurred to garden trees. Temperatures are forecast to drop further tonight then rise later in the week as a high pressure system moves in.
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Davis Succumbs After Prolonged Illness
Tedatives last night learned of the death of Davis at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon in Toledo. He had lived in Athens most of his life and spent three years in Toledo while employed as a meat cutter. Born in Metos county, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Samuel Davis. He leaves a wife Dessigé Moore Davis and six siblings, including Clarence Waller Lin dur of Athens. Dana Baer Minersville. Walter McKinley near Albany. and Mas James Hallett Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Wintieta Ray Shisins
Athens
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Metos County
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Dessigé Moore Davis
Clarence
Waller
Lindur
Dana Baer
Minersville
Walter McKinley
Albany
James Hallett
Nelsonville
Trial to Begin in Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Murder Case
The murder trial of Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd for the death of Alice magazine art editor advances next week as attorneys finish opening statements and defendants prepare for the proceedings.
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New
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd
Alice Magazine
Will Pbegin
Fallas Club Honors 91st Birthday of Athens Founder Mrs Hobson
The Fallas club at 16 West State Street celebrated Mrs S N Hobson’s ninety first birthday Saturday. Hobson, a founder and charter member of the Athens civic organization, was honored by fellow members in her home.
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Fallas Club
Athens Pioneer Women's Civic Organizattion
West State Street
American Federation of Labor Attacks Italian Fascism
Washington April 25 United Press The American Federation of Labor denounces Italian Fascism as industrial servitude and warns of Soviet style state control. Labor leaders call for democracy and freedom for workers, condemning Mussolini's regime while urging police protection for a debate in New York amid protest plans.
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Weiter
Washington
American Federation of Basbor
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International Labor Polies
William Green
Sam’” Gompers
Green
Rusia
American Federation
Trades Union Movement
America
Italy
Words Shape Life In Public And Personal Spheres
A Washington Information Bureau pamphlet highlights how language affects perception of education culture and status. It lists common mispronunciations spellings and misuses and urges sending for a copy with a coupon.
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