Toll of Nine Lives From Southwest Storms
Sudden weekend storms across Texas and nearby areas claimed nine lives and caused substantial damage estimated at hundreds of thousands. Lightning killed two hostesses in Lamesa and near Dallas two others were injured. a family perished when their home on Lake Creek was swept away. several youths drowned after vehicles left roads. widespread flooding disrupted highways and rail lines, with farm land damage and disrupted train service in multiple counties.
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Dallas
Tex
Southwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Morris Durham
Lamesa
Cora Whitaker
Oscar Tidwell
Goree
Oscar, Jr
Edna
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Uvalde
South Texas
Southern Pacific
Hoover to sign tariff bill seen expanding export trade
President Hoover announced he would sign the tariff bill and urged its flexible provisions to correct inequitable rates. He framed the measure as a fulfillment of the Republican pledge to protect agriculture, wage earners, and free trade from politics and lobbying. Hoover predicted continued export growth once conditions normalize.
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Tariff Commission
Republican Party
Hoover
Tapist
Borah
Congress
Round House Footbridge Construction Near Latrobe Street
Work on the Latrobe Street roundhouse addition continues with removal of the old superstructure. Crews employ blowtorches, cranes, and electric drills to clear girders and prepare foundations for a new 1 stall extension, while a proposed footbridge across is reportedly not a complete span.
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McGraw Alley
South Grafton
Yacht Crash Off Greenwich Drowns Sailor
New York June 16 A sailor was drowned and 10 persons including actress Claire Windsor were rescued when two yachts collided three miles off Greenwich Conn The Plant yacht Loleta carrying Miss Windsor was struck amidships by Chandwin owned by Chatfield Taylor Passengers were hauled from the water by the Chandwin crew The missing sailor was a member of Loleta s crew Page Three continues Y M C A board meeting Tuesday at 7 30 Frank C Collins
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New York
Claire Windsor
Phillip N. Plant
Greenwich
Conn
Miss Windsor
Chatfield Taylor
Man Serves Sentence On Installment Plan
Omaha dispatch reports T. J. Rehak received a five day jail term for driving while intoxicated. He told Judge Holmes a five day stretch would cost his job and harm his wife and four children, so the judge allowed service only on Sundays.
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Omaha
T. J. Rehak
Rehak
Holmes
Lake cargo coal rate hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened a major lake cargo coal rate dispute, with eastern and southern producers seeking favorable rates and western and northwestern consumers opposing changes. Ohio and Pennsylvania coal interests urged relief, while rivals from West Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee challenged any adjustments. Interventions by groups including the Anthracite Institute of Pennsylvania and Minnesota railroad and warehouse groups were allowed as the hearing commenced.
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Washington
West
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Anthracite Institute of
Railroad and Warehouse Commission of
Minnesota
Great Lakes
A. B. McElvany
Pennsylvania Coal
Explosion at Chuchow munition dump kills scores in China
Shanghai reports a massive blast at a munitions dump near Chuchow 30 miles from Isha in Huan Province. About 100 killed and 300 injured as shells and bullets blew in all directions. Government forces and invading rebels linked to the disaster.
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Chuchow
China
Shanghai
Chung
Chucnow
Isha
Huan Province
Kwantk
Guaranuy
Saat
Reade
Eight Toledo Men Missing After Lake Erie Boat Trip
Eight Toledo men vanish after a boat trip near Rat tlesnake Island in Lake Erie. Their speed boat, found drifting off Put-in-Bay with three life preservers and a hat, triggers a large search by Coast Guard boats from Marblehead, private yachts, and six planes being readied to scour the area. Named aboard are Charles H. Nants, Franklin Jones, Herbert Nants, Arthur Kruse, Frank Miller, Henry Heinbush, John Myers, and John Hipcock.
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Toledo, Co
Toledo
Lake Erie
Rattlesnake Island
Ellis
Pelee Island
Put- In-Bay Island
Charles H. Nants
Franklin Jones
Lucas
Herbert Nants
Charles
Arthur Kruse
Kruse-Burman Mortuary Company
Frank Miller
Henry Heinbush
John Myers
John Hipcock
Coast Guard
Marblehead
Grafton Searches for Shady Spots on Hot Sabbath
Grafton faced the blistering heat as residents sought cooling pools and camp sites. City Park to capacity buzzed with bathers while river crowds drank in the coal green Tygarts Valley waters. Ice dealers, streetcar workers, and picnickers filled park grounds as motorists sought shade off the crowded highways. Continued on Page Three.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Mercury
Tygarts Valley
Tax collection swells coffers as funds flow in
Washington details show over a billion dollars moving through the treasury with the 1929 income tax second payment lifting totals. Officials expect daily receipts to reach 500 million or more as 450 million in maturing certificates are redeemed and 450 million from securities sales are taken in. For the year, receipts reach 1.919 billion from incomes, with a 80 million cut from a tax reduction, yet a 2.48 billion annual return is projected.
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Washington
United States’ Treasury
Treasury
Hoover
Wall Street
Finish Pike Cutoff Today
Grading work on the Northwestern turnpike cut off between Pettermans and Blueville will be completed today, road contractors say. Morning workmen smoothed the road for travel while hard surfacing contractors plan to start in early fall. East of Grafton curves being widened and elevated, improving the Grafton to the concrete stretch. Leonard street reopened for traffic after paving, with the next city paving project yet to be announced. South side residents urge paving of certain streets.
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Northwestern Turnpike
Petterman
Blueville
Grafton
Leonard Street
Baby of six weeks shot in skull in Chicago
The six weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Stensland remained alive after a .22 caliber bullet was lodged in his skull. On June 4 a gunshot was heard near their home and the infant began crying with a blood spot on the temple. An X-ray showed the bullet in the skull. surgeons could not remove it.
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Chicago
Oscar J. Stensland
Commission Grants OK for Cheat and Blackwater Hydro Projects
West Virginia Public Service Commission unanimously approved two Blackwater and Cheat river hydro projects by West Virginia Power and Transmission Company after a lengthy probe. Five tributaries Big Sandy Creek Glady Fork Shavers Fork and Dry Fork were rejected for lack of adequate plans. The decision notes state advantages outweigh drawbacks and storage at Beaver Hole would aid flood control.
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Wees
Charleston
W. Va
West, Virginia
Jeight
Cheat
Blackwater
Big Sandy Creek
Glady Fork
Shavers Fork
Dry Fork
Conley
Blackwater River
Cheat River
Shayers Fork
Big Sandy
Beaver Hole
Big 8
Creek
Gley Fork
Shavers
Ib Storage Development
Blackwat Power Development
Id Blackwater Power Development
Packer County
Monongagalla
Preston Coumsies
Middles
Preston County
Middle
Grafton Banks Close for West Virginia Day
In honor of West Virginia Day all Grafton banks will be closed Friday June 20. Local businesses may also halt operations and residents plan a community gathering at Grafton Park to celebrate the day.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Grafton Park
Russell Resigns as Chicago Police Chief Amid Gang Pressure
Chicago June 16 Russell resigns as police commissioner amid public criticism of department handling gang activity. John Stoge is demoted to captain. John H Alcock named first deputy likely to lead until a new commissioner is appointed. Mayor Thomas silent amid ongoing attacks and investigation into causes of resignation.
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Russell
Chicago Police Department
Chicago
F. Russell
Pol
John Stoge
Détective Bureau
John H. Alcock
William Hale Thomas
Mon Ig
Dry spell threatens New Jersey crops as drought lingers
From Charleston W Va June 16 Newark New Jersey faces crop damage from continued dry weather. State officials say a West Virginia senatorial race will be decided as two declarations from the White House hint at neutral actions. Agriculture Commissioner John W Smith warns prolonged drought risks garden and potato crops though corn is less affected. Wheat not damaged yet. Sanitary engineer BE Tisdale reports no water scarcity but notes odor and taste in several supplies and urges extra caution.
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Charleston
W. Va
Newark
N. J
White House
West Virginia
John W. Smith
Pwignt W. Morrow
Harrison County
BE. S. Tisdale
State Health Department
Chinese Nationalist Forces Suffer Second Reverse at Hands of Rebels
Shanghai dispatches report the Nationalist forces defending Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang suffered a second reverse as rebel units of the Northern Alliance moved toward Shumasien about 225 miles north of the three cities. Nationalist withdrawal was anticipated as maneuvers hint at Manchuria troops being diverted to the front.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Wuchang
Hanyang
Peiping-Hankow
Manchuria
Mukden
Chang Hsenh-Liang
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U. S
Bill
Round House
Latrobe Street
Sailor
Y. Mi
Frank C. Collins
Man
L.C
Phisaster
Fear Party
City Park
Associated Proso Thoto
Billie
Dove
Tryin
Willet
Zie
Commission
O.K
Public Service Body
Ice
New Jersey
West Va
Morrow, Fort and Freling
Hausen
Hayail ix
Hang Kow
Northern ‘Alliance
Yanee Anthward
Shumasien
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