East Texas and Louisiana Hit by Tornado Outbreak
Storm Grapeland Tex Feb 9 UP Tornadic winds ripped east Texas and parts of Louisiana killing 12 people and injuring more than 70. A driving rain storm and funnel cloud lashed towns from Grapeland to Schwab City with fatalities including multiple residents and children. Rescuers reported extensive property damage across communities from the Gulf coast to Marana ll.
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VOM
Fass
John Campbell
Basie Murphy
Kamel Johnston
Corte Lewis
Cheater Warfield
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Lewis
Ardell Lewis
Treynard
Guy Marker
Schwab City
Tlyinet
Parker
Wndart
Gul
Maranall
Niveveh
Accorated Press World News In Gist Summary
Jurors in Topeka weigh the life of Major Charles A. Shepard accused of fatally poisoning his second wife. Washington cases loom as Supreme Court clerk and federal wage bill draw attention. President eases labor friction ahead of a nationwide conservation effort. South Africa and Pacific tensions frame international signals as Britain debates reparation costs and Anglo French accord faces new strains.
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Mauptmann
Washington
Supreme Vourt
Topeka
Charles A. Shepard
Washington — Administration
Galloping Gallows bill debate stirs state action
A torn article reports on a debated bill named Galloping Gallows proposing a permanent dwelling for condemned prisoners. The lower house advanced the measure while discussions shifted to the method of execution and jurisdiction. Details indicate county actions and a certification need, with page notes directing continuation on Page 2.
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Deer Wedge
Mitsui
Suty Weik
Nadyzaneca
Lo Lyfe
Pakke
Cawralton
No Great Danger Report Amid Sea Incident
Seth Parker 19 is reported in no great danger after a navigational incident near Thath. The cruiser Mitenthe aided a vessel in distress as a stream of messages indicated a believed danger. further continuation appears on Page 9 with details about the Duke of Gloucester and other officials.
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Seth Parker
Peunelbed
Duke of Gloucester
George
Phillips Lord
Pacific Northwest Wheat Surplus Faces Demand Rise
Washington and neighboring states show a surplus of wheat as drought hits the Northwest. Railroads seek a 24 percent emergency price reduction for grain moved to drought areas in Dakota, Wyoming, and eastern Montana. Government limits and AAA plans influence how quickly grain can enter the drought markets.
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Washington
Northwest
Interstate Commerce
Oregon
Idaho
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
AAA
Suyphia
Dushels
John Elk Found Dead in Suspected Accident
A report states John Elk was found dead with five others alleging an accident or related incident. The fragmentary text mentions names and a possible hospital or location context, but details are unclear and verification is advised.
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John Elk
Pension Costs Rise With Number of Pensioners
The article estimates total pension costs based on the number of persons eligible or receiving benefits, noting increases in administration and program expenses. It discusses potential future funding needs and stresses careful accounting of beneficiary counts and related expenses.
Army and Navy to Share Coin for Defense Program
Washington reports a defense funding plan shifting funds to Army and Navy under a public works budget of 300.006 million dollars. Army aims to build an air base in Hawaii while coast and harbor defenses receive most remaining money. Navy plans include shipyards dry docks and facilities on the Pacific coast and Pearl Harbor, with Canal Zone allocations withheld. Marine and naval committees note the Pacific focus, as naval maneuvers are planned in Hawaii and Puget Sound areas.
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Koch
National Defence
Ieaders
Chiemen
Rouse Military
Naval
Bireau
Navy
Pacific Coast
Poa Harbor
Hawaii
Cova Solo
Canal Zone
West Canal
Hitler seeks to break Versailles pact amid 1930s chess
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler in retreat weighing Germany’s next move to strike at the Versailles treaty. Nazi strategists anticipate counter proposals to the Anglo French accord while watching France Russia and the German army size. Observers expect plans to challenge the air power clause and security agreement shaping Europe.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
der Fuehrer
Miller
Second fire victim dies in Big Sandy jail incident
The Big Sandy jail fire claimed a second inmate, Tate Loren of Box Elder, who died yesterday after being held on intoxication charges. Charles Beek of Box Elder also died in the blaze. Sheriff Timmens of Hill County and Loren signed an affidavit alleging that Beek deliberately set the fire in their cell.
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Mavre
API
Big Sandy
Tr. C. Timmens
Hill County
MeLoren
Reek
Wedding
Hoover Heads to New York for Conferences
Former president Herbert Hoover leaves Chicago aboard the New York Central’s 20th Century Limited at 1:15 p.m. for New York. He plans four days of dual medical and philanthropic conferences and events.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
New York Central
20Th Century Limited
New York
Weather outlook for the Northern Rocky Mountain region
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in most areas of the Northern Rocky Mountains with only occasional mountain-crest cloudiness. Temperatures are expected to run above normal through the coming week with limited precipitation and lingering high elevation fog in favored basins.
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Rocky Mountain
Ocea
Alonnarine
Japs Object to U S Plans for Pacific Forts
Tokyo reports say Japanese naval officials deplore Washington moves to strengthen Pacific defenses. They fault the air base proposal for Hawaii as a reaction to suggested Pacific fortification limits, warning it could affect future naval negotiations and imperil Japan's empire.
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Tokyo
Saypancae Navy
Apokonm
America
Army Air Base
Hawai
Washington
Japan
Roosevelt Withdraws Public Land for Conservation Nationwide
President Roosevelt ordered the withdrawal of all remaining public land from use as part of a nation wide conservation program. The action covers about 1.2 million acres, expanding the prior November step toward permanent grazing areas under the Taylor act and reserving forest, soil and wildlife preserves, bird refuges, and grazing districts across 12 states. The Interior Department has not finalized grazing allocations, while a bill to extend protection to more land is being prepared for consideration.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Interior Department
DeRoun
House Public Lands Committee
Enbrase
Senate Fifth Week Ends With Jury Bill Defeat
The Senate concluded its fifth week with the defeat of two general bills in committee of the whole. The women on juries bill and a nepotism reform were killed while other measures moved toward passage. Debate featured humor and sharp partisan lines as Meyer and Hennessy clashed on age limits and jury service fairness.
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House
Meyer
Silver Row
Acta
Ims
Hen
Famous Places booklet offer from Yelena Independent
An advertisement invites readers to order the booklet Famous Places and the companion Natural Scenes, each priced at 10 cents. It promises entertaining descriptions and historical sketches of shrines and views in the east, D C, with vepris halftone illustrations and legends. A coupon and mailing address in Washington, D C are provided for orders.
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Tuna
East State
District of Columbia
Vepia
Schism on Work Act Widens as Labor and Admin Fight
Washington reports a growing rift between organized labor and the administration over recovery codes and a 4.88 billion work relief bill. White House readiness to battle the Senate appropriations committee and prevailing wages faces counterplay from Republican independents and Democrats likely to push the measure through as in the House. The stance echoes tensions seen in the world court vote.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
White House
Senate
House
Tobe Williams figures in Nelson case on coast
In San Francisco federal court two men were put under oath as they faced questions about attempts to obtain reduced charges in the Nelson case. Tobe Williams and Anthony Moreno pleaded not guilty as Judge St. Sure set March 2 for trial. Williams admitted a past burglary arrest but avoided conviction. bond stayed high at fifty thousand dollars for Williams and twenty five thousand for Moreno.
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Prvony
Tate
Mace’ Nelson
A. F. St. Sure
Joseph Sweeney
Thomas G
Tobe
Williamas
Anthony
Soap) Moreno
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St. Sare
Willamss
Moreno
Toner
Troble
Ht. H. McPike
Williams
Florida race track auto driver killed in crash
Yampa Florida February 9. Johnen ny Sewart of Atlantic City New Jersey, an automobile racer, was killed when his car struck a concrete wall at a curve on the Florida speedway track. Five school children were more or less seriously injured in the crash.
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Yampa
Fla
Johnenny Sewart
Atlantic City
N. d
Achoal
Man Shot Found East of Evanston. Weapon Missing
Unidentified man about 30 years old was found with a bullet hole in the right temple three miles east of Evanston by two rabbit hunters. No gun was recovered. Sheriff Marshall ordered another search. Clothing held $4.14 and four .39 caliber bullets. Coroner Roy Aryan estimated death occurred about a month ago and declined to state whether it was suicide or murder.
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Avanston
Wyo
Evanston Sa
William B. Marshall Plang
Roy Aryan
North Dakota court cites four men for contempt
In Minot North Dakota Federal Judge Andrew Miller cited four men to show cause why they should not be held in contempt for allegedly pressuring the court over conspiracy charges tied to a foreclosure sale. The men named Francia W HolleCharles M Joslyn U Point W Montanan were to appear on specific dates to answer the accusation. seven others were charged previously.
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Minot
N. 1
Fedtseral
Andrew Miller
Francia W. Holle
Norton
Charles M. Joslyn
Glasgow
Mant
U. Point
W. Montanan
Vandalia
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Miller
Thin Wook
Groop
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