Floods in Texas Hills Claim At Least Nine Lives
Torrential rains in the hilly ranch and resort country west and south of San Antonio caused sudden river rises on the Grape Frio and Nueces rivers. At least nine people are dead with many communities isolated as tracks and roads washed away and crops and livestock lost. Names include Charlie Freeman Talpa Texas and Mike Odell Houston among others.
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Kincaid Ranch
Uvalde
Charlie Freeman
Talpa
Mike Odell
Houston
Charlies H. Greenleaf
Oliver
Mich
Ida Steilder
Comfort
J. W. Brunson
Redman
J. S. Floyd
McCamey
Jesus Ozana
Toribio Alvarez
Guadalupe
Kerr County
Prohibition Party Opens Convention With Hopeful Mood
INDIANAPOLIS AP Delegates gather for the prohibition party quadrennial national convention amid optimism Senator Borah may lead a fighting campaign for the presidency. National chairman D Leigh Colvin travels from Washington as delegates hope Borah accepts the nomination. Some Washington sources doubt a third party can be built around the issue. Discussion of Dan Moody as potential vice presidential nominee if Borah declines.
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Prohibition Party
D. Leigh Colvin
Idaho
Washington
Dan Moody
Texas
Smith silent as friends accuse double cross in convention
Alfred E. Smith returns home as supporters claim he was betrayed by William G. McAdoo over California and Texas votes, alleging Garner aided a plan to push Smith from the race. Smith declines to comment, saying he will swim and seek calm.
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New York
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Chicago
Smith
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California
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Texas
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Will Randolph Hearst
Garner
Huckins Death in Anamosa Jail Linked to Long Legal Fight
The lengthy Iowa fraud case surrounding George Huckins traces arrests in 1929 to Cedar Rapids and Jones County, with trials, retrial appeals, and a 1931 venue change. Huckins faced multiple indictments over a $300 investment scheme, denied by defense, and the fate of investor dividends remains unresolved.
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Supreme Court
Jones County
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Ellison
Linn County
David Hutton And Aimee Spend Fourth At Mountain Retreat
David Hutton and Aimee Semple McPherson spent Independence Day at a mountain retreat. There was no court session today in the $200,000 breach of promise suit by Myrtle Jean St. Pierre. McPherson, a sanatorium patient, was taken to the mountains for treatment after a nervous breakdown. She said she remained loyal to her husband and urged laws to curb suits against prominent individuals. Hutton will be cross-examined when court reconvenes Tuesday.
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Pasadena
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Public Library Summer Reading Offers Wide Range of Books
The city library unveils new adult and children's titles for summer reading. Highlights include I am a fugitive from a Georgia Chain Gang, Nonsuch Land of Water, Outdoor Living Room, As I See It, Ding Goes to Russia, Omnibus Book of Travelers, The Ship Book for Boys and Girls, The Nest, Debby Barnes Trader, and Washington B. Viewpoints span biography, nature, travel, gardening, socialism, and historical accounts, with vivid notes on scope and audience.
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Georgia
Robert E. Burns
Ding
Russia
Jay N. Darling
Milton Waldman
Herodotus
Robert Scott
Iowans Denied Driver Licenses in First Six Months
AP report shows Iowa's driver license law in its first half year denied driving rights to 630 people. State official W A Stevens notes 467 licenses denied, 96 suspended, 87 revoked, with 987,910 applications filed. Of issued licenses 526,140 went to owners and 412,565 to non owners. Sixty forty of owners carry liability insurance.
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DES Moines
Stevens
Coast Guard Joins Search For Yacht Curlew Missing At Sea
The Coast Guard announced it would search for the yacht Curlew missing from the Montauk Point to Bermuda race. Messages directed 165 foot cutters and destroyers from New York and New London to aid in locating Curlew, which left Montauk Point on June 25.
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Coast Guard
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Bermuda
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the Guard
Curlew
New London
Borah Quiet After Weekend Talks With Dry Leaders
Senator Borah of Idaho offered no comment on two weekend talks with dry leaders. He met Dr. Daniel A. Poling, head of allied prohibition forces, and D. Leigh Colvin, national chairman, to discuss political, prohibition, and economic issues. Borah said no third party was considered and that Poling is an old friend.
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INL
Borah
Idaho
Daniel A. Poling
Prohibition
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Colvin
Poling
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Chicago
Weather Delays Start Of Flight To Girdle Globe
The around the world flight by James J. Mattern and Bennett Griffin is postponed due to bad weather. A tentative Tuesday hop off from Harbor Grace is planned if conditions improve. Their route includes Ireland and Germany to cross Siberia then return via Alaska and Canada within six days to beat the 15 day record.
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Germany
Siberia
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Canada
Post
Police Squad Car Collision Leaves Detectives Unharmed
A police squad car carrying Detective Stanley and Patrolman Morningstar collided with a car driven by W. H Dunshee at 6:30 p.m. Saturday near the Eighth street and Third avenue SE intersection. No injuries were reported. A second line of text appears garbled and unrelated.
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Morningstar
W. H Dunshee
First Avenue NE
Eighth Street
Third Avenue SE
Third Avenue
Gazette department prompts mail or 780 return for letters
A fragmented notice from The Gazette asks readers to mail letters or visit in person to respond. It references a box and numbers but is unclear on specifics, presenting a terse civic call to act.
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Gazette Department
Help Wanted and Notices From A Dubious Ad Page
A fragmented OCR page shows stray want ad lines and notices. The text includes motorists seeking ride shares and readers inviting passengers to share travel costs, plus mentions of local services and a few personal names. Content is incomplete with unclear context.
For Sale or Exchange Real Estate Lots
Two North Street lots described as 3314 by 140 feet offered for sale or trade. Contacts mention Light Power Cost or related coal property and a Dam area. Phone 5163 listed for inquiries. Sale or exchange option emphasized.
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