Northwest storm toll climbs with floods and slides
A powerful Pacific Northwest storm produces giant earth slides and floods, increasing fatalities and damage across Washington and neighboring regions. Rescue crews race to reach isolated towns as rivers rise and communication lines fail, with civilians displaced and authorities warning of ongoing danger.
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World News Snippets From The Era Of Turmoil
A fragmented report covers diverse events including armed citizens during a New York incident, property claims in Flemington, a criminal case with witnesses named Brune and Wichard, and constitutional rights debated for NRA signers. It notes Pacific Northwest floods, a grand jury probe into graft, and moving of public works funds, plus foreign press on border reinforcements and a poisoning case in the city.
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Mohawk Wreck Probe Focuses On Steering Gear Faults
Survivors of the Mohawk disaster recount graphic scenes as 45 lives were lost in the collision off New Jersey. Witnesses testified about the liner’s steering gear while U S authorities broadened into a double inquiry. Captain Wang of the Talisman blamed the Mohawk’s wheel for the wreck as investigations continue.
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Delaware lash punishment for offenders in 1900s report
The AP dispatch describes Delaware justice meting lash sentences in a public setting with about 40 people watching as two men endure whipping. One man, Hernando Fiavents, is held for intent and breaking rules, while Harris Warri, a Black man, receives 15 lashes and a one year sentence for larceny.
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Fresh Storm Ravages Coasts and Landslides Across Nations
A powerful storm causes widespread destruction including flooding in Britain and Canada as rivers surge and looting rises. Norwegian and Scottish coasts report ships lost or wrecked while many homes suffer damage and emergency efforts focus on evacuation to higher ground. Local reports note casualties and extensive property losses.
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Barker denies Bremer kidnapping claim in prison interview
Artur Gerber in solitary confinement alleges involvement in the 200,000 kidnapping of Edward G. Bremer, a St. Paul banker. He claims federal agents raised the brutes behind the crime and cites a Chicago connection with Barker and Ma Barker. Officials dismiss the accusations as false.
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Police of St Paul Slays John Hamilton Last April
A Dillinger era gang member, John Hamilton, was fatally shot by police in St Paul on April 22 1934 after trying a run at officers. He died four days later in Chicago. An informant letter to Hamilton’s sweetheart claimed by a writer who accompanied the fatal clash remains anonymous.
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Montana Senate Nearing Final Passage Amid Weather Delays
The state senate, hindered by freezing conditions, moves toward final passage with third reading anticipated next week. Bills shaping up for approval include Senate Bill No. 1 restricting lawmakers from holding other offices and Senate Bill No. 16 detailing insurance payout in total loss events.
Poison fixed as cause of four Great Falls deaths
Great Falls January 26 A strong poison caused the deaths of four residents in a south side home this week Two men and two women died Mrs Donald Chisholm 34 Elizabeth Rundtrock 36 Mike Plata 65 and Vallara Manger 20 An inquiry by Dr C H Peterson and Sheriff Guy Palagi seeks to identify the poison source and others involved in what investigators suspect may involve a love triangle A canary also died after eating poisoned seed
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Congress grapples over vast borrowing and rhetoric
Pasadena dispatch reports debate in Washington over a large borrowed sum and political sparring about spending. The piece reflects frustration with public officials and the costs of government borrowing, noting mutual apologies and partisan posturing as lawmakers argue over the plan.
Gold Clause Decision Foreseen Could Be Announced Feb 4
Washington January 26. Capital observers say the gold clause case decision may come soon after the Supreme Court did not hold its Saturday conference. If an agreement exists, the ruling likely will be announced February 4.
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Marriage Or Flight Shocks Chevy Chase Family
Washington Jan 26 A marriage announcement followed by a police warrant for the family chauffeur Scarlette on a jewelry theft charge. Mrs Sloward Ne Walden Gonke reported $6,000 worth of jewelry missing and two cars, two dogs, and liquor from the family, as Jane Cooke and Nan Scarlette reportedly wed in the afternoon after a night of disarray.
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Square Deal Outfit Routed in Baton Rouge Clash
In Baton Rouge on January 26 the Square Deal movement faced a deadly stand as Huey Long regime martial law sparked a standoff. More than a hundred Square Dealers surrendered or fled into woods under guardsmen fire. one man wounded. Anti Long forces rallied near the airport as National Guardsmen advanced, the two sides separated by about 500 yards. Ernest Bourgeois led the Anti-Long faction, while both sides ultimately yielded amid mounting tension.
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Huey Departs for Duties in Washington
New Orleans, Jan. 26. Senator Huey P. Long departed New Orleans by train tonight for Washington, escorted by uniformed Ku Klux Klan members and bodyguards. A mild lobby disturbance occurred as a reporter from the Times-Pelugone was beaten while attempting to question the senator.
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State's Aged to Be Cared For Under Pension Measure
Montana house debates W. B. 38 proposing old age pensions and voter photographing in Silver Bow. Rep Stimatz pushes reform but bill falls to postpone. promise to curb election frauds in Butte noted. Registration books allegedly contain deceased voters. proposal to address election irregularities continues.
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Denver Moves to Cut Air Frontier Defense Sites
Washington dispatch says Denver representatives press to defeat one of the proposed air frontier defense sites in the White House bill. The measure seeks 190 million dollars to build air span defenses at ten strategic points nationwide. Cheyenne Salt Lake City and Denver are named as potential area bases.
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Weather outlook for Northern Rocky Mountain region
Partly cloudy conditions expected across the Northern Rocky Mountain region with frequent unsettled spells in Western Montana. Temperatures remain above normal with brisk winds and periods of higher moisture. Local forecasts warn of variable cloud cover and rapid changes through the coming week.
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New Japanese Offensive in Chahar Feared by Peiping
Reports from Kalgan and Peiping describe a feared Japanese push at Chahar with heavy reinforcements arriving and Chinese frontier casualties rising. Officials say the attack aims to clear marauders from the northern border as Japanese forces penetrate toward key lines.
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A Short Cut to History Presidents booklet offering bios
A compact reference titled Presidents details biographies and portraits of all presidents. It lists popular and electoral votes, opposing candidates, vice presidents, campaign issues, and notable accomplishments. Biographical data on presidents wives is included with portraits. Request form and postage coupon included.
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Jewel theft at Hialeah Park hotel raid in Miami
Mrs Margaret Bell of New York says gems valued at about 250000 were stolen when masked robbers entered her Miami Biltmore suite after the horse races. She and companions were bound but not harmed. four pearl necklaces and two bracelets plus a platinum wristwatch were taken. A diamond ring was described as one of the world’s largest square stones. police investigated.
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Security program finding critics and a chance to air views
Washington officials report strong sentiment for liberalizing the administration's security program and announce that critics may formally present views next week. Speaker Burns notes considerable sentiment for an increase, though breadth is unclear, while many House members echo Senate concerns over pension features and the proposed $30 monthly amount.
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President Roosevelt to personally administer $4.88 billion public works fund
Washington reports Roosevelt will allocate the public works program himself to curb opposition to vast presidential power. A White House conference with Senator Byrnes precedes this plan. The fund would bypass Ickes who has died and place allotments under subordinate departments. Senate Republicans react to the centralization proposal.
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Grand Jury to Probe Graft in Texas Project
Washington January 26 The first special grand jury since the Fall Doheny oil case was called for February 4 to investigate graft in a 4 million dollar Texas public works administration project. Secretary Ickes refused to name the project or confirm implicated officials, saying the inquiry may involve reunifications and that Garnett acted only at Ickes request.
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Vienna Opera Ball Opens With Royal Attendance
Vienna hosts its first postwar opera ball with 4000 guests and 100 soldiers in attendance. Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg and other Austrian officials mingle, as gala decor and prewar style return to the capital.
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No Constitutional Rights to Be Lost Under Codes
Washington dispatch reports that the government clarifies that constitutional rights are not waived by industry codes or codes of fair competition. The executive statement notes that approving or cooperating with a code does not surrender rights, though some industry members feel unsettled by the wording and implications.
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