Dancehall Fire Takes Dozens of Lives in Natchez
Natchez Mississippi April 24 Sheriff Hyde R Jenkins reports at least 100 Black patrons burned to death in a dancehall fire late last night. Officials fear as many as 150 may have perished with bodies piled like cordwood. About 30 injured were rushed to hospitals as crowds trapped inside the old Crane dancehall. Fire department blamed the exit doors for causing deadly stampede as panic spread through the crowd awaiting escape.
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Natchez
Miss
Hyde R. Jenkins
W. E. Smith
Smith
Bozeman Boy Killed by Batting Softball in Game
A Bozeman youth died after a softball struck him during an evening neighborhood game. Edward Munforton, 17, was halted by Deputy Lawrence Moore when the ball hit Avhia Johnson, 7, the son of Mr and Mrs Bert Johnson, near his home and the ball fell to the ground. He died at a local hospital. coroner Howard Nelson plans no inquest.
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Thozemant
Potbball
Avehia
Almante Johnson
Bert Johnson
Nlishor Inn
Lawrence Moore Nald
Edward Munforton
Slater
Howard Nelson
Census Taker Amazed By Correct Birth State Answer
A Clark County enumerator faced the question iner a local woman born state. The reply stated she was born in Idaho, surprising the census taker but providing a correct answer.
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Tewls
Clark County
Northern Pacific Chief Honored at Dinner in Capital
Washington April 22 President Roosevelt plans a cross country trip that could influence his term sentiment or boost another man. The journey will run through many states, include speeches, and end just before the Democratic national convention. Though labeled non political by Roosevelt, observers see potential to touch on conservation and term questions. Continued on Page 2.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hila
Ronsevelt Tiis
Didteata National Parks
Bia Addreasen
Neal
Abadan
Helena Banquet Hails Northern Pacific Chief Visit
Helena and Townsend leaders toasted C E Denney president of the Northern Pacific during his first Montana official visit. Officials Moy Roy Ayers welcomed him and voiced that railroads are indispensable to Montana's economy. Speakers extolled the railroad's role in development as Denney prepared to depart for Missoula. Over 220 guests attended the chamber sponsored event.
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Helena
Townsend
C. E. Denney
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Missoula
Montana
Moy. Roy
Et 1Ena Chamber of Commerce
Par
Sweden Rungs CerMak Minesweeper Away
British Reuters report states Swedish naval patrol ordered two minesweepers off Swedish territorial waters near the Skagerrak. The ships, smaller Norwegian whalers in disguise according to the source, were immediately complied with the patrol’s instructions.
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London
Elva
Mingsyoapera
Nautrality Patrol
Ngeniox
Reuters
Skagerrak
Pistol shooting Mexican crowd stops train in Mexico
A pistol firing crowd of militants halted a Southern Pacific train at Hermostila Sonora. American tourists and two air force generals travelling with the party faced threats as protesters cried down with Almazon and friends of the American government. Generals Leon and Lezama reported the incident, with 500 demonstrators surrounding the train at Termastilo station. No injuries reported among the generals, as officers avoided engagement to spare travelers.
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Moalemna
Southern Pacific
Nerraostila
Sonora
Air Force
Gustavo Leon
Gan
Alfredo Lexama
Hermostila
Avila Camacho
Juan Almazan
Seeama
Termastilo
Lenin
Lezamanatch
Lula Cratolones
Los Angeles
Almazon
Tanara Cardonan
Annenberg pleads guilty to one income tax charge
Ghiengo April 23. M L Annenberg a publishing magnate once ruling a national racing news empire pleaded guilty to one count of income tax evasion involving 1 217 296 for 1936 and related totals. The case seeks settlement negotiations toward roughly 9 million for Philadelphia interests. Sentencing set for May 23. government not yet recommending a sentence.
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Ghiengo
M. L. Annenberg
tCluant
Today Io
Dyll Claltia
Philadelphian
Talk, Gaunt
Entered
Pina
Weymouth Kirkland
James H. Wilkerson
U. S
William A Campnell
Ebal
Gateway to Oslo trench deepens as Allies clash near Oslo
Montana highway patrol reports twenty four deaths in the final quarter of the year marking a rise from prior quarters. Three years before 1938 show lower tolls though 1936 18 deaths and 1996 22 deaths precede 1997 17. Fatalities linked to Speed Recklessness and Disregard of Regulations rise with three killed by reckless driving and six by crashes with trains.
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Nord
Montana
State Highway Patrol
Ton C. Noedecker
At Home Duff Cooper Calls for Total Conflict
London reports Duff Cooper urges total war to defeat Germany as Britain girds for renewed combat. Former War Secretary warns against German cunning and demands unwavering national effort, while Allied forces press campaigns in the north and south.
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Duff Cooper
London
Norwiy
Rinan Tenops
Cara
Mittan
Bt. George
Hrntali
Agint
Alfred Dat Ueoner
The
Admiralty
Roosevelt King talks with prime minister amid war tensions
President Roosevelt and Canada’s Prime Minister William Mackenzie King met during a conference. The White House said the visit carried no policy implications for American or Canadian actions despite ongoing global conflict. The exchange touched on possible war impacts and broader cooperation.
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Roosevelt
Canada
WV. King
Atlanta
Attack Reported on Nazi Transport Vessels in Skagerrak
Stockholm reports fierce sea and air combat as a German convoy is attacked. Allied forces threaten Nazi positions in Norway on three fronts with battles off Os log and interdicted movements near Oslo. Warships and planes engage in multiple clashes, signaling a potential decisive clash in the region.
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Stockholm
Skagerrak
Norway
NVA Dagligt Allehanda
Sweden
Germany
Aflenbladet
Oslo
Hivarum
Hamny
Wilichsmuer
Guffey Gains Good Lead in Pennsylvania
PhthidelaWta April 25. Pennsylvanias juror senator Joseph F Gurles built a stews fatressling With daedeid dee tits Phadid Tar di donmerniiv nomination tut MSC OMA SG in the Pennaytvan ki primtary cam paigns hottest contest.
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Joseph F. Gurles
Daedeid Dee Tits
MSC Oma SG
Pennaytvan Ki
Wachee Apyonedt
Walter A. Jones
Pittburgher
Philadelpha
Ils Raha Herve
Thor Pats
Sige
Mnottetat
Demasraile
Gayi Tattoy
Jones
Jiva
Repubs
State Parley of Democrats May 21 Meeting Noted
A state parley of Democrats is scheduled for May 21 with notices sent to county chairmen and state committee members. The call emphasizes attention to county conventions and the selection of presidential electors at the Helena meeting, along with preparation for the state convention in Helena.
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Lemorsittic
F. Lamey
Havre
Great Falls
Millinas
Amey
Helena
Uiteaga
Nomination Push for Governor by Rep Leuthold
Rep Leuthold seeks the governorship with a campaign centered on economy and ethics. The candidate, tying decades of service to reform, announces in his county and outlines a platform against corruption and misuse of public funds.
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Rep
Leuthold
Wilings
Acyur
Gus Nor
Layikald
Legislation Planned to Stop Germany Seizing Money
Washington reports April 23 that the Roosevelt administration plans to push Congress to authorize the treasury to stop Germany from taking wealth held in the United States through neutral country routes. The move follows the freezing of Norwegian and Danish holdings and a debate on applying orders to securities and bonds, with Senator Wakley of Kentucky consulting Treasury officials on a bill granting explicit authority for such actions.
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Germany
United States
Roosevelt
Enil
New York
Warkiey
Kentucky
Srcvetary
Treasury
Morgenthar
Elreuhtad
Nazi Plane Attacks Italian Steamer Reported
An Italian steamer was attacked by a Nazi airplane near Aden on 29, with reports indicating the vessel was damaged and some crew members were wounded in the incident.
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Cibrattdin
Aden
Halhin Stegimee
Britain Unveils $9.23 Billion War Budget and New Taxes
London announces a history making budget of about 9.23 billion dollars for the coming year, with drastic new taxes to fund the war. Sir John Simon says expenditure totals 2.567 billion pounds and implies roughly 230 dollars per person, much of which must be borrowed. The plan moves Britain toward government control of the economy as part of the war effort.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
John Simon
House of Commons
Dritain
United States
Flood Waters at Chinook Delay Spring Plantings
Chinook April 22 Blaine county farmers feared flood waters from North Fork Creek would not recede in time to allow spring beet plantings. High water threatened dry land with 12 to 15 homes reported with basements or first floors flooded while relief crews watched the mood threat ease and more rainfall remained unlikely.
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Blaine County
North Fork Creek
North Aide
Wort Park Creek
Broadwater County Reports First Spotted Fever Case
Townsend April 23 Special Broadwater County records its first spotted fever case. Patient Trouwater county Fire Recky Mountain fever outbreak noted. The ill person, 19 year old Raymond T. Barham of Litnshire seas, admitted to local hospital. Diagnosis linked to woodtick bite. Previous case reported in Arwaiwater county.
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Townsend
Trouwater County
Rasmond T. Barham
Litnshire
Pracy Wheele
Wes
Nash
Woodwick
Arwaiwater Cownty Lane
Peur
Senator Wheeler Calls Farm Debt Crisis Serious
Senator Wheeler declares farm debt a serious issue and urges government action to ease interest, provide relief for farmers, and stabilize markets. He criticizes current policies and calls for rapid relief to protect farm viability and ensure affordable inputs amid a global market.
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