Flood Waters Threaten Western Texas Cities
Dallas, May 19. Swirling flood waters advance on central and northeastern Texas and southwestern Arkansas after lashing storms that killed four. Red, Trinity, Brazos, Colorado and Guadalupe rivers rise. Brazos near East Waco in flood threat. Red River near Texarkana cuts off highways and railways, force residents to higher ground. Rescue teams battle currents as levees weaken near Fulton. washouts delay trains. George Paine of Center Point drowned while attempting a river swim with three others. Three other deaths reported in southwestern Dallas County from a severe storm.
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Dallas County
Singers to Give Concert Here Thursday
The Salvation Army Fresh Air Camp benefit concert brings the West Virginia Wesleyan College choir to the high school auditorium in Grafton. About 50 voices will perform under Professor J. Farnsworth with robes shipped from Wesleyan College. Citizens are urged to support the fundraiser as funds will aid camps for Taylor County children to enjoy two to four weeks of summer time, with local service clubs aiding ticket sales and the Commercial Club organizing sales efforts.
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Grafton High School
Jake B.ross
Cat.j. Farnsworth
Wesleyan Choir
Lund
Taylor County
Gratton
Salt Raiders Curbed by Stern Police Tactics
Bombay May 19 Police guarding the government salt depot at Wadala used lathis to round up Nationalist raiders attempting entry into the salt enclosure. Seven nationalist volunteers were injured as spectators grew in number and were driven back.
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Bombay
Wadala
Veteran Local Railroader Dies Sudden Death
James G. Brown aged 60 of Pearl Street Parkersburg died at 4 30 Sunday morning. He served the Baltimore and Ohio system as an engineer for 32 years from Grafton terminal. Funeral plans are tentative with burial in Clarksburg. He began as a fireman then moved to the throttle, handling No 11 and the National Limited between Grafton and Parkersburg for about two years. He was an Odd Fellow and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and belonged to the First Baptist Church.
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James G. Brown
Bag Pearl Street
Parkersburg
Clarksburg
Mr. Brown
Ohio River City
F. S. Brown
Grafton
J. G. Brown, Jr
Cales
James Godfrey Brown
Baltimore and Ohio
National Limited
Brown
Brotherhood of Locomotive
Parsons Boy Killed By Friend With .38 Pistol
Parsons May 10 Miles Dumire sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Jasper Dumire was accidentally shot and fatally wounded Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Robert Minear son of Creed Minear cashier of the First National Bank The Minear boy after dinner at the Dumire home had been at a baseball game with Miles They went to a shanty where a .38 revolver with five loaded shells and one empty shell was present Minear jokingly said he would shoot Miles and pulled the trigger striking the boy in the heart causing instant death The Minear boy was overwhelmed with horror and the gun was surrendered to Sheriff Cooper The victim's father is a well known pidho tuner in Grafton and nearby cities The prosecuting attorney from Thomas and state police conducted an investigation Puneral plans are incomplete.
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Parsons
Miles Dumire
Jasper Dumire
Robert Minear
Creed Minear
First National Bank
Minear
Dumire
Miles
Sheriff Cooper
Grafton
Cannon Testimony On Exchange Choices Draws Scrutiny
Dallas report notes Bishop James Cannon Jr. testified before the Methodist Episcopal Church South episcopacy committee that he believed he was dealing with a legitimate firm on the New York Stock Exchange. Developments later questioned his judgment. Continued on page seven.
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Dallas News Today
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New York Stock Exchange
Cannon
President Hoover to Review Battle Fleet at Cape Henry
Washington May 19 The battle fleet of the United States ready for inspection will journey to the Virginia Capes to be reviewed by President Hoover accompanied by Secretary Adams and Admiral Hughes. Hoover will depart by special train for Norfolk and board the cruiser Salt Lake City to view 65 vessels at Cape Henry and off the capes.
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United States
Virginia Capes
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Adams
Charles F.hughes
Naval Operations
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Salt Lake City
Cape Henry
Gold Star Mother Recovered From Nervous Strain
Paris May 15 Mrs C S Smith of Delphos Ohio the Gold Star Mother who suffered nervous strain on her trip aboard the steamship America was pronounced completely recovered Medical officers said the report showed no illness beyond a cold Sightseeing and a formal start of the battlefront cemeteries were planned for tomorrow.
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C. S. Smith
Delphos O
St. Miciel
Moonshine Rum Brews Draw Fire From Judge Warms Youth at Pool Halls
Judge Warren B. Kittle opens the Taylor County circuit court May term urging strict enforcement of the 18th Amendment. He warned moonshine operators will face full enforcement powers and urged the grand jury to return true bills where evidence suffices. Aimed at youth, he also banned pool halls as unsuitable for minors and ordered 50 jurors summoned for petit service with notices 18 days prior to sessions.
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Taylor County
Warren B. Kittle
Kitt
Cicuit Court
Kittle
Cat Eye Annie Breaks Prison
Auburn N Y May 17 Gat Eye Annie notorious burglar and underworld figure escapes from a women’s prison in Liberty. She had been in custody since October 28 1926 on a ten year grand larceny sentence and previously escaped from a solitary cell and the Buffalo rail yard before being captured after injuring her ankle.
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Annie
Allint McDowell
Annié
Buffalo
Slayer On Trial in Sebring Case
Associated Press photo caption notes William P. Carver formerly of Philadelphia stands trial in Sebring Florida charged with the murder of his wife, his son, and a Black servant.
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Associated Press
William P. Carver
Philadelphia
Sebring
Fila
Plan for New Hospital Gains Added Support
The week long drive for a new hospital by the Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association near completion with strong city backing and 100 percent civic club support. Rotary, Kiwanis and local individuals show rising petitions aiming for a two thirds majority. county response is strong though precise figures unavailable. A county wide push is planned this week to cover remaining areas, with a full report due in Tuesday's Sentinel.
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Taylor County Hospital Association
Rotary
Kiwanis
A. J. Torry
Sentinel
Association
Terry
Graf Zeppelin Reaches Seville on First Leg of Voyage
The Graf Zeppelin arrived in Seville on May 19 at 4:50 pm completing the first leg from Friedrichshafen to the new world. The airship, after a 24 hour flight about 1,500 miles, lingered over the northern Africa coast, while thousands cheered from the ground. Departure tomorrow will see changes in the passenger list including Mrs Mary Pierce and Lieutenant Emilio Herrera.
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Spain
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Germany
New World
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Leféd
Ahbue Kagwa
Mary” Pierce
Prince of Asturias
Alffonso
Counsen
Emilio Herrera
Aia
Zeppelis Log a eee By The Associated Press
The report lists a travel sequence with times and places across Europe and North Africa. Marked events include passes over Besaroon Lyons Val mee Ma ion Cartage ra Gibraltar Cadiz and Seville with multiple mid Atlantic or Mediterranean legs.
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Havel
Switzerland
Besaroon
Lyons
France
Valmee
Maion
Balearic Islands
Cartagera
Spain
Gibraltar
Morocco
Cadiz
Husiva
Seville
Blockades In Force Due To Fire Menace in Oklahoma City
Fire menace from the Sigmon No 1 gusher sprayed oil and gas high into the air. Wells were shut down and drilling suspended as shifting winds carried the stream toward other derricks. Guards halted sightseers a mile distant.
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