Poplar Bluff Storm Death Toll Rises Amid Devastation
United Press reports nearly 80 dead and 300 injured as Poplar Bluff Missouri endures a catastrophic storm. Rubble fills a ten by three block area, with bodies found overnight and more feared trapped. National Guard units enforce order while Mayor Berry and Governor Baker organize rescue efforts with Dwight Davis touring the ruins.
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United Press
Poplar Bluff
Todas
Torino
Melbourne
Opal Sherill
Sherill
Out Ying
National Guard
John Berry
Sam Baker
Jefferson City
Dwight F. Davis
Melloglo French Process Face Powder banner ad cue
An advertisement touts a new face powder named Melloglo calling it superior to rival products. It claims longer wear and shine control with a distinct French process finish and urges readers to remember the brand name.
White Bird Search Fails as Ocean Scours For Aviators
Amidst a vast sea chase for Nungesser and Coli, searches by French naval ships and the U S Coast Guard cover a wide area from Cape Race to Sable Island. Radio equipped vessels join the hunt though terrain and weather slow progress. Authorities note landfalls in Newfoundland or Nova Scotia are unlikely as returns remain uncertain.
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Nungesser
Coli
Newfoundland
Novia Scotia
Wort
America
Prench
U. S. Coast Guard
Tampa
Cape Race
Sable Isand
Modbc
Nungester
Film showing on Firestone Liberia plantation history
Jacobs and Moran tire dealers of East Washington organize an education film series about Firestone Rubber Company Liberia plantation development and tire manufacture stages. Local link includes William Hines, formerly of this city, who helped acquire and develop the plantation. Films shown to Junior High on May 19 morning and Senior High in afternoon.
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Liberia
Alon Company
Juneior
Students protest Sacramento High principal dismissal
Six hundred Sacramento High School students walked out in protest over the dismissal of Principal John F. Dale. A prior rally of more than 1,000 students gathered in the athletic field bleachers. A city schools superintendent warned actions would be taken and police were stationed to prevent a riot.
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United Press
Sacramento
Calif
Sacramento Highchool
John F. Dale
Hevcity
C.C. Hughes
Report of missing French airplane causes false alarm
United Press reports in New York and other cities sparked brief excitement over a supposed sighting of the French plane by an unidentified fishing boat off Massachusetts coast. The claim, originating in New Bedford, was investigated and found to be untrue, but it caused widespread early reporting before being discredited.
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United Press
New York
New Yorke
Charles Nuogesser
Fran. Peistoll
Paris
Temper cure debate sparks opposition in Petrichio scene
A fragmented report notes opposition to a temper cure presented as a heroic remedy. In a Petruchio context, the scene hints at public debate and personal resistance, with references to motives and clarity of purpose.
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Petrnchio
Street car collision injures Bradford praying women
A motor car struck seven Bradford Pagitud Salvation Army workers as they prayed at a street corner. The accident followed a recent tree felling incident and left the women injured.
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Salvation Army
Bradford
Card Party Arrangements Advance for St Elizabeth Event
Progress reported in reservations and plans for a card party hosted by the ladies of St Elizabeth Church. The event, set for Thursday May 12 in the Masonic rooms on North Center Street, will feature thirty five bridge tables and awards for top scorers, with refreshments served by a committee. Proceeds benefit St Blighlieth’s church and St Edwards school.
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St. Elizabeth Church
Pew Masonic Rooms
Center Street
St Blighlieth’s Church
St. Edward'e Sehoa
Not to Be Thought of Mrs Henpeck in Verse
A fragmentary quip from a period style exchange highlighting domestic satire. The line questions weekly domestic routines and gender norms, contrasting expectations with a playful mockery of a conventional marriage.
Ticker Ball Service Planned at Finch Billiard Parlors
Barbarians of the city await a new ticker ball service in North Center street at Finch Billard Parlors. Carl Finch, proprietor, said installation of the receiving device will occur within days. The ticker will relay daily scores from the four major leagues each afternoon at the start of night games, with half inning results and contest highlights.
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Western Uniton
Finch Billard
North Center Street
Carl Finch
Corry
Tamestown-Meadville
Nior
National
Interrletion
American Association
New York
Pennsylvania
Play at Spring Creek Friday by Wid Maids' Club
The Wid Maids' Chub will be presented by home talent at the Federated Church in Spring Creek Friday at 8 o'clock. Participants have prepared for an entertaining evening with tickets at ten thirty-five and fifteen ceria. Proceeds go to the Federated Church.
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Federated Church
Spring Creek
Explosion Wrecks Home in Cooperstown Pranklin District
At Cooperstown Sunday night an explosion in a carburetor fueled a severe blast that wrecked Clyde McKinley’s home. McKinley outside, wife at doorway, daughter and son-in-law inside escaped unharmed. Firefighters rushed water to the cellar as flames and smoke tore through first and second floors.
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Pranklin
Clyde MacKinley
Cooperstown
McKinley
Coohranton
Sonnielay
Or. I Alse
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