Wild May tempest strikes Ohio and Midwest floods
Frigid gales and heavy snow sweep the central states as tornadoes hail and rain lash five southwest states. Lake Michigan waves debilitate lake and rail traffic. two men reportedly drown after an airplane fell into the lake. Valparaiso wreckage cleared as towns isolate. Chicago sea walls threaten flood, lake level highest since 1918.
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Chicago
U.S
Great Lakes
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Central
Ana
Valparaiso
Coast Guard
Dry Agents Use Girl as Decoy
Two Ohio prohibition agents were suspended after using Katherine Gunion an 18 year old Lancaster high school girl as a decoy to buy liquor at suspected spots. Miss Gunion and another girl drank wine supplied by the agents and claim they did not know their companions were agents.
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Ohio
Katherine Gunion
Lancaster
Miss Gunion
Joseph Horner
Columbus
Pacific Flyer To Guide Globe Hop
Navigator of the trans Pacific flight Captain Harry W Lyon Jr will join six aviators in a large tri motor plane for a world circumnavigation starting from New York in September. The route includes Nova Scotia to Glasgow Siberia to Nome and back via a northern path.
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Southern Cross
Harry W. Lyon, Jr
New York
Nova Scotia
Atlantic
Glasgow
Scotland
Siberia
Nome
Alaska
May flood hits Athens area with storm and wind
A May storm lashed Athens and vicinity with gale force winds and heavy rain. The Hocking River rose to 15.5 feet with an eight foot overnight increase, flooding highways and streets and washing out lawns and plantings. Weather observers reported rising water and ongoing damage amid scattered travel disruptions along Route 60 and area roads.
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Athens
Hocking
C. N. France
Pua
Moat
Glouster
Valley Public Lervice Company
Chillcothe
Hill Creat Inn
Albany Pike
Committee Approves Borah Farm Bill in Senate
The Senate agriculture committee gave a favorable report to the Borah Bill aimed at suppressing unfair and fraudulent practices in interstate and foreign commerce of perishable agricultural commodities. The measure follows groundwork of Hoover farm relief, targeting all commission merchants and dealers in perishable goods.
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Washington
U.P
Senate Agriculture Committee
Hoover
Congress
Believed crazed man wounds woman in Shenandoah home
Believed to be in a rage Bernard Azeravage 24 rushed into the home of his mother in law Mrs Anna Azeravage 45 widow in Shenandoah and cut her throat with a razor Police reported the attack occurred in Shenandoah on May 3 with the suspect described as impulsive and distraught The victim was identified as Mrs Anna Azeravage and the incident shocked the local community
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Shenandoah, Pa
U.P
Bernard Azeravage
Shenandoah
Anna Azeravage
Professor Daly Describes Earth's Core as Red Hot Glass
Harvard geologist Professor Daly says the earths core extends from the center halfway to the surface and is red hot glass under 60 million psi. He cites heat near 50 000 degrees Celsius from intense pressure in the interior.
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Daly
Harvard
Continent Drift and Earth’s Exterior
The excerpt explains plate tectonics noting Africa’s shore once touched South America and describing Earth’s crust as about thirty miles thick with deeper layers shielding us from heat. It presents a concise view of geologic structure and continental movement.
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Africa
South America
Moon Created by Catastrophe Says History
The text argues the moon formed from a fragment of Earth in an ancient catastrophe. It claims the moon’s position and gravity drive tides and make life possible, suggesting the event was a fortunate accident for humanity.
The Next Edison Found In Boys Of Today On Farms Or Cities
Governors across states collaborate with Thomas A. Edison to seek Edison’s successor among today’s youth. The boy who becomes the next Edison will emerge from poverty and necessity, proven by many ingredients. He cannot yet be identified.
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States Relation Service
Department of Agriculture
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Rebel Leaders Are Missed As Fight Dwindles
Mexico City May 3 The government claims full possession of Sonora two months after rebels seized the state but admits it does not know the whereabouts of rebel chief Gen J Gonzalo Escobar and generals Roberto Cruz and Marcelo Caraveo Escobar and Caraveo were said to be fleeing toward the US border with no confirmation of crossing Calles war minister flew to Hermosillo from Empalme to report to the capital on the situation
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Mexico City
U.P
Sonora
J. Gonzalo Escobar
Roberto Cruz
Marcelo Caraveo
Escobar
Caraveo
United States
Plutarco Elias Calles
Hermosillo
Empalme
Eight former customs patrolmen face sentences in liquor smuggling case
Detroit May 3 Eight former customs border patrolmen were sentenced in federal court for participating in a liquor conspiracy that allegedly moved about 5.9 million dollars worth of liquor across the Detroit River from Ontario to Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
U.P
Customs Border
Detroit River
Ontario
Charge Against Little Withdrawn by Father Of Girl Used As Decoy
In New Lexington on May 3, Robert Love of Somerset was injured when a gust blew him under a car while he helped open a gate. The charge against the boy was withdrawn by his father. He suffered a fractured leg as the vehicle moved through the driveway.
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New Lexington
Robert Love
John Love
Somerset
Publicity fuels probe as two agents face suspension
Lancaster May 3 Luther Conrad withdrew an affidavit charging State Dry Agent Edward Little with contributing to a delinquency after he was said to have given wine to a 22 year old. Little and State Dry Agent John Cole were suspended from the Prohibition Department amid accusations of using girls as decoys in bootlegging raids. Prosecutor Cunningham said no criminal charges will follow, aiming to expose unethical enforcement.
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Lancaster
USA
Luther Conrad
Amanda
Edward Little
Dayton
Helen
Little
John OO. Cole
Elyria
State Prohibition Department
Conrad
Mary
Russell Cunningham
Cole
Robert Rutter
Ick
Ruble
Lorain
Cunningham
Logan
Crystal Getz
Tornado Rips Columbus City Jail Killing Two Prisoners
A May 2 tornado wrecked the Columbus city jail, collapsing cell blocks and injuring eight inmates. Victims were Darrell De vore, 38, and Henry Washington, 47. two others, Otto Mallett, 64, and Mike Moriey, 37, were critically injured. Escapees fled as relief crews removed the dead and wounded.
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Columbus
U.R
City
Darrell Devore
Henry Washington
Otto Mallett
Mike Moriey
Ma Kennedy Wins Round In Clark Breach Suit
Seattle May 3 Mrs Minnie Ma Kennedy scored the last word in the breach of promise case against Rev H H Clark denying improper conduct love trysts and broken marriage proposals The lengthy answer claimed the elderly minister tried to extort money from her and her daughter Aimee Semple McPherson and urged dismissal of the suit by the superior court.
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Seattle
U.P
Minnie “Ma” Kennedy
H. H. Clark
Aimee Semple McPherson
Southern Farmers Win Senate Flood Relief Appropriation
Washington May 3 The George Resolution to extend relief to southern farmers struck by floods passed the Senate within an hour of reporting by the agriculture committee. Committee amendments authorizing an additional 1,000,000 for Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas were adopted.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Mississippi
Louisana
Arkansas
Coast Guard Cutters Go To Aid Grounded Ore Freighter
Five coast guard cutters were ordered out today to assist the freighter D. N. Philbin grounded on rocks in Lake Erie twelve miles south of Ashtabula Ohio. The vessel carries 9500 tons of iron ore from Duluth.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Coast Guard
D. N. Philbin
Lake Erie
Ashtabula
Ohio
Duluth
Instructor and Two Students Expelled at Pitt
John C Bowman chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh announced the expulsion of philosophy instructor Frederick Woltman and Liberal Club leaders William Albertson and Arthur McDowell. The action followed two weeks of clashes over use of the university name to promote propaganda and publicity and the outlawing of the Liberal Club.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Liberal Club
John C. Bowman
Frederick Woltman
William Albertson
The
Liberals
Arthur McDowell
Prohibition Dept Clears Misidentification in Lorain Raid
Deputy Beetham after talks with Governor Cooper outlined the investigation into Rev. Cooper of Lorain’s complaints about deputy sheriff and State Prohibition Agent Raynham. The probe found mistaken identity. an apology was offered. The raid found liquor in a basement pool room building with two upper apartments. Cole did not enter the Rev. Cooper's home, though he was on the raid team. Cole paused activities upon official suspension notice sent Tuesday morning. raid occurred Tuesday night.
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Columbus
Cooper
Prohibition
Beetham
John ©. Cole
Lorain
Prohibition Department
Raynham
Rev. Cooper
Cole
Nations urge curbs on war materials despite US opposition
Geneva reports that England and France called for limiting war matériel by trimming budget allocations, while the United States stood firm against withdrawing its opposition to the plan.
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Geneva
England
France
United States
Women Voters Adopt Rule Requiring Board Consent
In Columbus on May 3 the Ohio League of Women Voters adopted a policy: women who serve on league boards may not engage in any political activity without the consent of their boards. The rule was introduced by the executive board at today’s convention session.
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Columbus
League of Women Voters
Ohio League of Women Voters
Congress urged probe of eastern New York justice system
Washington May resolution introduced by Democrat Representative Black seeks a congressional investigation of the administration of justice in the eastern district of New York. The move follows the ousting of Brooklyn District Attorney William A. DeGroot by order of President Hoover.
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Washington
U.P
Administration of Justice
Eastern Judicial District
New York
House
Representative Black
William A. DeGroot
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lorder
Hoover
Athens County Gas Tax Funds For Roads Totals
Athens County will receive about 41 800 in 1929 and 73 200 in 1930 for secondary road improvements under Ohio Good Roads Federation figures announced in Columbia. The county highway system spans roughly 24 600 miles, funded by a 2 cent gas tax with 25 percent for maintenance and repairs, plus construction funds. Total 1929 distribution is 61 800, with 1926 at about 78 700. funds in addition to motor vehicle fees and municipal receipts.
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Athens County
Ohio Good Roads Federation
Columbia
Ohio
The
8& County
Glass says he too had stock while in office
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia testified during the sixth day of Judiciary Committee hearings on Secretary Melton's stock holdings. Glass said he owned stock and believed most past secretaries held stock while serving, as the Norris report questions Melton's eligibility due to his large holdings in Aluminum Company of America and other firms.
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Washington
U.P
Tornado Cuts Town From Outer World
ST. ALBANS Vermont May 3 UR The town of Stantonatt near the Canadian border was cut off from the outside world for several hours today by a miniature tornado causing extensive damage. Roofs of several houses were torn off and many trees were uprooted in the storm's wake.
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ST. Albans
Vermont
Stantonatt
Congress Does Not Intend To End Privilege
Washington May 3 Congress shows reluctance to abolish the freedom of the port privilege for officials returning from official trips abroad. Representative Fred A. Britten disputes a New York grand jury suggestion to end the courtesy, arguing that baggage is not examined and the privilege is not abused by members of Congress.
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Washington
Congresa
United States
Fred A. Britten
Rep'n
New York
Morgan
Ohio
Britten
Congress
Not Mooney Linked to 1916 San Francisco Bomb
Ronald G Thring of Washington DC testifies he saw a slender man carrying a satchel bomb at the Preparedness Day explosion in San Francisco in 1916. He says the bomber was not Tom Mooney, who has served 13 years in San Quentin. Thring, an apprenticed seaman then stationed nearby, claims he can identify the actual bomber when Mooney’s case returns for rehearing.
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San Francisco
Tom Mooney
San Quentin Penitentiary
Ronald G. Thring
Washington, D. C
Thring
Mooney
Tornado Hits Columbus Jail Killing Two Prisoners
Severe storms rake Ohio with tornado like winds striking Columbus jail and tearing down walls killing two prisoners and injuring others. Lake Erie winds flood coast as Sandusky Cedar Point and Toledo suffer heavy damage along shore and roads.
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Sandusky
Cedar Point
Toledo
Columbus
Lake Erie
Coast Guards
Clove
U. S. Weaer
Cleveland Airpo
Tornado Devastation Kills 14 At Rye Cove Virginia School
A deadly tornado swept through four Southern states leaving widespread destruction as emergency crews searched for missing students. At Rye Cove Virginia a two story school collapsed trapping many children from nearby valleys. Seventeen injured and seven missing with some fatalities feared.
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Atlanta
Little Consolidated School
Rye Cove
Esque Mountain Valley
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