Flooded Arkansas valley as levee fails near Newport
Flood waters of the White River spread across about 40 000 acres threatening farms and towns. In Arkansas and Missouri, workers battle to reinforce levees as multiple towns like Auvergne Short Weldon Tupelo and Kennett face inundation. National Guardsmen assist and crews strive to keep railways and ferries open.
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Newport
Ark
White
Stephens
L. B. Washburn
U. S. Engineers
Memphis
Black River
Bikat
Holt Shuipment
Breay
Auvergne
Short- Weldon
Tupelo
Rock Island
Georgetown
Cache
Dangey Kennett
St. Francis
Kennett
Dunklin County
Miskouti National Guardsmen
President Camp Life Pleases Coolidge At Superior
President Coolidge settles into his new summer home in Superior Wisconsin on June 16. He explored local fishing prospects and prepared to familiarize himself with the office facilities for the next three months. The executive offices were ready for him as he began his summer stay.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Coot
Curtis Triumph Sparks Enthusiastic Welcome in Kansas
Senator Charles Curtis rested at home after an exuberant reception following his selection as running mate for Herbert Hoover. Thousands greeted the Kansas Republican with a festive show of support, marking a long arc of popularity across his public career and family ties.
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Nopeka
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Norris Flays Party Stands and Nominees
Senator Norris of Nebraska denounces the Republican platform and convention at Kansas City calling it a direct slap to farmers and a sad disappointment to progressive citizens. He attacks key Hoover era figures including Willebrandt Smoot Ware Slemp and Leslie L. Lemoot, denouncing the power interests and naval oil lease probes while predicting ramifications for the nation.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Kensee City
United States
Kansas City
Boulder Dam
Muscle Streals
Pess
Ohio
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Smoot
Utah
William E Ware
Bascom Slemp
Irvin’ . L. Lemoot
Wisconsin
Fess
Daugherty
Senate
Wetton Nee
Mabel Walker Wllebrandt
Hoover
Solid South
New York
Gil
Nall
Boss Ware
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Weather outlook for week in mid Atlantic and Ohio Valley
The forecast calls for showers early in the week across the North and Middle Atlantic states, then mostly fair weather and moderate temperatures toward the end. The Ohio Valley and Tennessee show showers at the start and end with a mild midweek period, cooler Wednesday or Thursday, and a warmer finish to the week.
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North and
Middle Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Pentecostal Beech Street Special Meetings Start June 17
Evangelical Harry V. Schaeffer and wife lead special meetings at Beech Street Pentecostal Church beginning June 17. Four-Square Gospel emphasized. all are welcome to attend.
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Pentecostal Church
Beech Street
Harry V. Schaeffer
Welcom
Blackmailer Silent on New Teapot Dome Indictments
Paris report says Henry M. Blackmer, linked to the Teapot Dome affair, remained silent as Denver issued indictments for perjury and income tax evasion. Attorneys indicated no comment until compelled, while extradition chatter circulated from U.S. authorities.
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Paris
Henry M. Blackmer
Teapot Dome
Denver
United States
Delegates Return Home From Hoover Curtis Nomination
The Republican convention concluded with Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis nominated on the first ballot. Kansas Senator Curtis secured 1032 to 24, later unanimous amid cheers as delegates head home to Kansas City. The hall and decorations are being cleared while final campaign memories linger.
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Kansas City
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Senate
White Wings
Iquite
States
Territories
District of Columbia
Hoover given real tribute in West Branch rally
West Branch honored Herbert Hoover as the Republican presidential nominee with a boisterous home town celebration. About 800 residents filled the street with brass bands and fireworks while more than 4,900 people from Callar County claimed Hoover support on the grounds.
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West Branch
Junk
Little Ten
Herbert Hoover
Callar County
Hoover
West Brand
Baggage Held for Mary Pickford in New York Port
Customs officials hold Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks baggage for examination in New York. Twelve wardrobe trunks valued at six to seven thousand dollars face duties of 30 to 80 percent, with prices checked over three days before declaring final amounts.
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New York
Mary Pickford
Douglas Tairtaiks
Roma
Miss Pickford
United States
Oswitcia
Ted
Pafrbanke
Hollywood
Nobile Party Nearly Saved at North Cape
Kings Bay Norway June 1 A Savoia flying boat that left Vadsoe for a 12 hour flight to aid General Umberto Nobile and five crew adrift near North East Land was forced down at Varanger Vjord and towed back to Vadsoe. Provisions medicines and boats were prepared for a rapid departure to reach the castaways as a radio contact kept with the base ship Citta 14 Milano. News indicated North Cape open for a possible rescue with Hvagaga and Hobby in sight heading toward the region.
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Kings Bay
Splitzbergen
Pirof
Umberto Nobile
Vadsoe
Norway
Varanger Vjord
Northy East Land
Nobile
Citta 14 Milano
Tragic Death Halts Big Society Ball in London
A society ball at Walter Guinness’s London home ends abruptly after two maids fall through a skylight onto the second floor lobby. One maid dies, another is gravely injured. two guests suffer minor injuries. Princess Mary and other prominent figures were present. A night watchman also breaks his leg while investigating the accident.
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London
Terete
Walter Guinness
Princess Mary
Viscount Lascelles
Alts
Three Are Killed, House Then Burned
In Star Oklahoma on June 16 a court of inquiry led by Ben Bellew investigated the slaughter of Dan Stella his wife and their infant daughter and the arson that burned their home. Henry McIntosh a former associate of Mrs Stella was arrested after county officers pursued the case. Post mortems showed Stella and his wife shot with a large caliber revolver and a kerosene find near the house tied to a disputed guardianship for their 13 year old son Lee.
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S Star
Okla
Sthre
Ben Bellew
Haskell
Dan Stella
Dughter
Henry McIntosh
Stell
Stella
Hhat Metntosh
Ms. Sella
Lee
Hoover May Be First Quaker President
New York June 16 Herbert Hoover may become the nation s first Quaker president if elected The Republican candidate is a member of the Friends Church in Washington he attends services with his wife at the Friends meeting house Mrs Hoover before marriage was Episcopalian The Oregon yearly meeting sent Mr Hoover a telegram of congratulation at a recent joint meeting of orthodox and hicksite Friends expressing pride at a member of their church approaching the presidency
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Friends Church
Washington
Friends Meeting House
Hoover
Episcopalian’ Church
Oregon Yearly ‘Meeting
Horse
Friends
Jay Fleming Elected President of West Virginia Bankers
Jay Fleming executive vice president and cashier of the First National Bank of Grafton was named president of the West Virginia Bankers Association at the convention closing in White Sulphur Springs. Also elected were P D Drumheller vice president and W F McAnemy treasurer, with Joseph H Hill as secretary. Bluefield to host the 1929 convention.
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Jay Fleming
First National Bank of
Grafton
West Virginia Bankers Association
White Sulphur Springs
Mr. Fleming
P.D. Drumheller
Kanawha National Bank of Charleston
W. F. McAnemy
Old National Bank of Martinsburg
Joseph H. Hill
Ithertal City Bank of Charleston
Bluefield
Edward Hess
Bank of Commerce
Charleston
Bakers
Fleming
State Banker's Association
Knights Templar
Parkersburg
McNary Seeks Hoover Support for Farm Relief Bill
Oregon Senator McNary met with Secretary Hoover to discuss farm relief. He said Hoover seemed sympathetic and willing to drop the equalization fee, arguing the bill without it could improve agriculture and provide a basis for new measures. McNary urged unity to enact farm relief legislation in the next Congress.
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Washington
McNary
Gon
Coolidge
Hoover
Reeve
Oregon
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Fifty Pardoned At Wedding Poisoning Siege
In Dobshany on June 16, fifty people were pardoned after a wedding festival tragedy when sixteen died from drinking spirits at the event. Local authorities identified Strij and Gallela among those affected in the incident.
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Strij
Gallela
Dobshany
Hoover to Stay in Commerce Post as Campaign Plans Formulate
Washington reports Herbert Hoover will remain secretary of commerce for now. ADefinite campaign outline is expected within a week as he consults party leaders. A special committee led by Ralph Williams of Oregon meets at the Willard to express wishes on the national chairmanship. Several names circulate for successor if Hoover resigns.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Iis
Hoover
Theansas City
Ralph Willams
Oregon
Nomi
Willard Hotel
William M. Butler
Massachusetts
Work
Claudius Houston
Walter Pf’ Brown
Willians
Butler
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England
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Coolidges
Curtis
Topeka
Sea
Norris Flays
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Atacks
Virginia
Friendship Lodge NO. 8
Knights OF Px'thlas
Frank Tufvander
Castle Hall
Brian Belt
Associated Press
Iowa
U.S
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Mary
Doug
New York Port
Tice
Hvagaga
North Cape
Steve
Earl Klenck
D. C. Stephenson
Marion County Criminal Court
Indianapolis
Ind
Klenck
Ollie H. Mays
Stephenson
Migs Madge Oberholtzer
Aes SS Eee
Bankers Head
First National Bank
Minary
Srmon
First Baptist Church
Carl Gustrey
Mgic
Louis Black
Clark
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Chaddren
John W. Brown
Grafton Park
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