250 Feared Dead in Heavy Storms and Floods
Nebraska flood disaster report from McCook notes 114 dead with 25 missing around BicCook and Oxford areas as two villages Wyco and Alma reportedly wiped out. Tornadoes and receding waters hinder salvage while at least one child perished near Miller. Scene described as Republican River Valley devastation with multiple towns afflicted.
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A. P
Republican River Valley
Nebraska
J.M. Willis
BicCook
Oxford
Henkelmian
Tofna J
Atx
Alma
Trenton
Wdax
Tonfranca Bullington
Benkelmah
Wittean
Republican
Ales Peraons - Xia
Miller Neb
Curtis
Itington
New Women Needed G O P Head Speaks On Plans
A Republican meeting discussed party reforms including women’s roles and constitutional limits on government. The plan calls for integrating women and men clubs, with a proposed woman vice president and county fractional voting, aiming to energize the party and reflect reform ideas in the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 5
Hallanan
Sorarnlite
Seine
Moman
Gibson Named Police Chief in Charleston
Frank Gibson son of Beckley and former state police captain was named Charleston police chief by Mayor D Boone Danton. He will begin July 1 and spend two weeks training with the force before full charge on July 15. Gibson was born March 30 1897 in Bluefield and served in World War I with the 78th division in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gibson
Beckley
State Police
Charleston
D. Boone Danton
Gibson
John Britton
Dawson
Moyer
Mira
Margaret Simms -Mitter
Maryland Avenue
Edward B. Rock
78Th
France
New Historian Mrs T B Davis Named State Figure
Mrs. Tom B. Davis of Logan named state historian and archivist replacing late Maj Davis. Officials reappointed include George Ward of Rifle Creek and Albert G. Mathews of Grantaville for terms ending 1941. Arthur McClua of New Cumberland named state health commissioner. Davis, widow of the former capitol superintendent, is highlighted as a rising federation leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kump
Tom B. Davis
Logan
George Ward
Rifle Creek
Rtandolph
Albert G. Mathews
Grantaville
Calhoun County
Alexander M. Mahood
Bluefield
Mercer County
Theublic Services Commission
Bic Jaya
Arthur & McClua
New Cumberland
Ylincock County
Davis
He Capitol Buildingy
Plinda Sap
Ebru
Bie
Cutford FL Bryers
State Federation of Women's Clubs
Woman's Club
Charleston set for home building boom says business leaders
Charleston is entering an era of rapid home building driven by FHA financing and Kanawha valley industrial growth. Builders H D Houghton George E Thomas and O F Henry foretell a surge surpassing past booms as housing demand strains capacity and new streets must be cut from the hills amid plant expansions including Carbide and Carbon Chemicals plans for 1800 workers and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
FHA
Kanawhe
H. D. Houghton
Home Culliers and Development Company
George E. Thomas
Central Trust Company
O. F. Henry
Standard Brick and Supply Company
Houghton
Cleveland
Florida
Kanawha
Quetta Quake Disaster Death Toll Soars to 30000
Martial law governs Quetta and surrounding areas as rescuers search debris from tremors that struck yesterday. Unofficial estimates place 30000 dead with thousands injured and fears of an epidemic amid flood waters and dwindling food and water supplies. Aid arrives by train and air from Karachi and Lahooti as officials report unclear casualty figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruetta
India
Quetta
Deen
Elle
Karachi
La+hoto
Kalat
Mira Palace
Piraze
Hope to Avert Strike Is Held at Fairmont
In Fairmont a June 17 coal strike may be averted as governors and operators rally to support a Guffey style bill. A legislative committee is named to press hearings and push stabilization measures, with A Line White as chair and others from Clarksburg and nearby towns aboard.
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Fairmont
Hope Wan
West Virginia
Farrmont
Nh L. Lewis
Te” Threa Mine Workers” of America
Ta Srannat
United States
Crabef
A. Line White
Clarksburg
T. FE. Johnson
Jee Morris
Bath
David C. Rex
Pan
Thomas Hatin Ter Tabursh
450000 Coal Miners Ordered To Quit Work June 17
Washington June 1 The United Mine Workers ordered 450000 soft coal miners to quit June 17 unless notified otherwise. The strike would rival the nation's largest if honored and aims to press federal policy via state compacts to restore practices struck down by the NRA decision. Leaders urged miners to obey the law and avoid public disturbance while directing maintenance workers to stay at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Mine Workers of America Today
Perkins
Supreme Court
NRA
Miss Perkins
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
John L.lewis
Breneceenery
Charles O'Neill
Central Pennsylvania
Senate
Sen. Guffey
August Special Session Hinted by Governor amid NRA debate
Capitol observers expect a August legislature session as Governor Kump signals federal moves may guide state action. He favors uniform state responses aligned with the NRA and constitutional law, while considering participation in a governors conference at Biloxi to discuss constructive provisions. Also noted is interest in old age pensions and potential inclusion of employment insurance in national social security plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kump
Bilox
Mss
United States Supreme Court
NRA
Congress
Governor Urges Coal Field Peace in West Virginia
Governor Hi G Kump pleaded last night for coal operators and miners to avoid price and wage cutting and hostile labor agitation. He warned such actions would depress industry and oppress residents, noting a Supreme Court ruling on industrial codes could destabilize coal operations and social order. He urged public duty to prevent chaos, strikes, and dissen sion, stressing a need for harmony in coal’s role in the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Hi. G.kump
Suspreme Court
United States
Matthey
Kidnapped Tacoma Boy Returns Home in Twist of Tale
Seattle Times reporter John H. Dreher recounts the return of George Weyerhaeuser to his parents after a tense pursuit. A taxi ride and a kiss are described as part of the momentous homecoming, with reporters and police carrying the story forward as details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dreher
Seatle Times
George Weyerhaeuser
Arma
John H. Dreher
iGopreight City Associated
Seattle ‘Times
George Weyerhoeuser
George
Klas
Earl Robineson
Winthrop Hotel
Issaquah Farms
Break in Case Found Abandoned Sedan Near Seattle
George Weyerhaeuser, kidnapped heir to a timber fortune, was released unharmed after a $200,000 ransom was paid. Federal, state, and local authorities widened the manhunt for the Karpis gang as investigators traced clues from an abandoned Pontiac near Seattle toward Issaquah. Three relatives and investigators labored as the boy walked to a ranch home, then sought help to reach Tacoma authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
George Weyerhaeuser
Associated Press
Tacoma
Wash
Alvin Karpia
Issaquah
J. P. Weyerhaeuser
FDR Dismisses 441 Code Cases
Washington June 1 President Roosevelt dismissed 422 court cases involving blue eagle rules and indicated no new wage hour or fair trade actions would be initiated. Observers speculated on next steps as Congress pondered permanent labor plans amid a stalled response to NRA repeal.
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Washington
NRA
Roosevelt
Moosevelt
Chesacake Bay
Ransom Demands in Dozens of Abductions Listed
A historical tally from 1933 shown here outlines ransom figures in a string of kidnap cases. Entries name victims such as Charles Lindbergh Jr and Jane Robles, locations from Denver to Chicago, and payments from $30,000 to $200,000 with suspects convicted or outcomes noted.
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New York
Uwi
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles Borttcher
Denver
Verna Sankey
Percy McMath
Warwickport
Mass
Abe Ductors
Mary McElroy
Kansas City
John
Jake the Barber) Foster
Chicago
Tuohy Rang
Jay
John J. O'Connnell, Jr
Albany
Manny Strew
August Luer
Alton
Charles PF. Urschol
Oklahoma City
William Hamm
St. Fant
Edward G. Bremer
St. Paul
Minn
Jane Robles
Nogaley
Ariz
Prayer Book May Send Man to Penitentiary
Sandusky Ohio reports a prayer book linked to a suspect’s arrest may send a man to prison. The book bore the name Miss Lauretta Kisner, Elin 8t of Sandusky, found in the suspect’s possession. Police Chief C A Weingates sought an explanation, learning Miss Kisner is now Mrs Huber King of Bunbury Pennsylvania, and the book was in transit from Baltimore to Sandusky when seized.
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Sandusky
Jone Tmus-Insi
Piaklengee
Lauretta Kisiner
Elin
Alli
More
Police
C. A. Weingates
Weingates
Decision in Holt Case Is Due Soon
In Wallington the senate election committee heard from figures in West Virginia Democratic factions over the Holt seating case. Sen Connally of Texas pressed Holt about resignation and a June 15 birthday vacancy appointment by Gov Kump. Holt replied that likely would not happen, noting ongoing opposition and bitterness. The Senate will decide this month.
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Wallington
West Virginia
Senate Election Committee
Holt
Sen
Connally
D. Tex
Kump
Wolt
Washington
Senate
Man nailed to cross in religious frenzy shocker
HIGH POINT North Carolina June 1 J Riggs a WM year old filling station operator was found nailed to a crude wooden cross beside his station. He told police three men broke in and said they would crucify him to reclaim his wife’s affections. He later admitted forcing his 14 year old son to spike him to the cross with ten nails. The son is to be turned over to juvenile authorities. Riggs was taken to a hospital with painful but non fatal injuries.
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Seattle
George
John Bonifas
Trevesis
Ute Bo Bay
Onttas
Bonitas
Theelephone Company
Weyerhaeuser
Rachel Snyder
Meyerhaeuzer
Tecoma Po
High Point
N. C
J. Riggs
Riggs
F& Hospital
Quy
Gaston A. Johnson
Donald Riggs
Johnson
Mays
Florida
Alhough Riggs
Jacksonville
Prc
Walls
A. C
Ward
Rigge
Prison term for Gallipolis gambling fugitive Dawson
Dawson arrested by Sheriff R C Andrews and deputies Turner and Singleton after fleeing bond in intermediate court. He was placed in county jail to serve a year for operating a gambling establishment. He tried to flee to a awaiting car in downtown Gallipolis before officers arrived. Two women accompanied him. names not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galipolis
R. C. Andrews
Turner
Singleton
C. Dawson
Damson
Andrews
Gallipolis
Dawson
Justice
Charleston
New City Park To Be Dedicated In Charleston
Charleston plans a formal dedication of New City Park off Farnsworth Drive at 2 50 PM with Mayor Boone Dawson as host. Rev J We Phere will give the invocation and speakers include Major H Shawhed and G Overholue of the state conservation commission. A pageant by Haviland school pupils and a concert by the Lann Anderson Post Veterans Band will feature the program.
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Charleston
New
City
Park
Farnsworth
E. R. Withrow
Gpm
Yestere
eVan
Ceremonica
J. We Phereon
First Methoodist Episcopal Church
South
Major H
Hawhed
Overhol
State Conservation. Commission
Punils
Haviland School of the Dance
Lucille Tawiland
Charlotte Haviland Abbot
Lann
Anderson Post
Acros
Kola
Fs Follce
Brean
Lacs
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G. O. P. Head
Frank? Gibson
Vance Mitter
T.B. Davis
Mahood
PSC
J Kump
Aska
Seattle Times
Self
George Boniza
Tate
George Wey
Karpis
Pontiac
Seate
Little George
John Dreber
Reed
Issaquah Road
FDR
Tur
Gallipolis, O
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