Good News Balances Disasters Amid Flood and Industry Shifts
A fragmented report notes that flood damage is offset by favorable unions and steady steel demand. March peak steel activity cooled in April with northern output down but signs of stable production in the eastern and Birmingham districts. London trading showed continued coal shipment declines, while overall industrial output faces a gradual shift rather than a dramatic change.
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New York
Haelhern Jn
Na Nastarn
Birmingham
Colorado Ship Free From Reef After Saturday Stranding
The large battleship Colorado was freed from a reef near Diamond Reef on Saturday night at 8:25. Navy tugs and commercial towboats towed her backward, lifting ammunition and stores before afloat. She anchored in the North River and will go to Brooklyn Navy Yard for dry dock inspection to assess plate damage.
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New York
Navy
Colrano
North River
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Freighter Avalon Breaks Up In Washington Surf
The disabled freighter Avalon with a 16-man crew was driven aground on Willapa Harbor’s south shore in a May storm and began breaking up in heavy wind. The crippled 532-ton steamer, which struck a harbor Friday night, had its crew evacuated to safety aboard the tug John Cudahy.
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Seattle
Avalon
Willapn Harbor
Washington
Tata
John Cudahy
Mrs Snyder to Face Grilling on Version of Husband Murder
In New York May , Mrs Snyder prepares to testify at the murder trial of Albert Snyder. Ruth Angier, a key witness, describes the events and alibi while noting the intense cross examination ahead. The defense and prosecutors focus on her statements about a lover and the circumstances surrounding the death, with further testimony pending.
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Mrs. Snyder
New York
Snyder
Albert Snyder
Ruth Angier
Ione Vides
Vacua
Therbine Carset
Paramoun
Henry Judd Gray
Witoess
Tragedy in Columbus: Two Boys Die After Shooting
In Columbus on May 1 Gerald George, 11, wounded his 14 year old friend Robert Summers with a rusty muzzle loader, then obtained his father’s revolver and killed himself. Robert died at the hospital. his wound was not considered serious by doctors.
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Columbus
Ohio
Gerald George
Robert Summers
George
Robert
Ian
Gerald
Slays Wife and Three Children Then Kills Self in Missouri
Brunswick, Mo May 1. A farmer, Jetta Johnson of Dalton, killed his wife and three children with a hammer then took his own life by cutting his throat. The hired man found the scene with Mrs Johnson gravely injured. she died shortly after.
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Brunswick
Jetta Johnson
Dalton
Johnson
Yarth
Slayer of Cop Breaks From Jail in Washington
Everett, Washington May report states Ken ward C. Sickles of Seattle, under death sentence for murdering a police officer, escaped from the county jail early today. He was to be hanged May 14 at the state penitentiary. The county board of commissioners posted a $300 reward for his capture dead or alive.
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Tverett
Wash
Kenward C. Sickles
Seattle
Connty
Sickles
Heen
State Penitentiary
Object Girl of Iowa Heiress Targeted for Ransom Plot
Chicago May 1 The notorious Rune swan Henry Fernckes called Midget Fernckes was removed from Lock county jail after a failed plot to abduct an heiress daughter of a stock broker and a ship magnate. The plan aimed to seize 1 million in cash and a 1590 000 inheritance. Fernckes had fled to avoid Joliet penitentiary and was later tried for robbery and murder in multiple states.
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Chicago
Henry
John Te Shedd
Bite
Marehall, Meld and Company
Gus
Yonager
Louisiana Floods Surge Across Parishes and Towns
New Orleans area endures the full impact of floods that have ravaged over 10,000 square miles and many towns to the north and east. Levees failed, river breaks widened, displacing thousands and threatening lives as waters from the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers overwhelm parishes from Avuvelle to Laballe and Greensville. Authorities report tens of thousands affected and property losses exceeding large sums as rescue efforts continue.
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New Orleans
Laurevine
Arkani Mepi
Nadal
Ural
Wayk
Catanouta
Avuvelle
Ane
Watts
Laballe
Rages
Arkanads
Arkansas
Napa Landis
Greensille
Wig River Ute
Abessisaipoy
Idaba
Glisswach Levee
Ata
Valatia
Louisiana
Doren
Vicksburg
Aris
Tietsugg
Aphansas
Lonsiana
Mircea
Vodaha
Amouth
Med River
Disaster in detail as levees fail across Louisiana Mississippi
A chaotic flood warning spreads through eastern Louisiana and Mississippi as levees breach near the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers. Towns like Vicksburg face drowning, with 1000s displaced and authorities scrambling to mobilize guards, boats, and resources to rescue stranded residents.
Hope Some of 77 Men in Mine May Live
Rescue workers in Everettaville mine search for 77 entombed by a massive explosion at New England Fuel & Transportation company. Fire rages, hindering efforts and raising uncertainty over whether any miners survive.
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Masieai
Everettaville
New England Fuel & Transportation Company
R. OM. Lambie
Weet Virgina Department of Nines
Saul
Shanghai firing on American steamer near Shanghai port
An American passenger and freight liner between Seattle, Tacoma and Cherbourg was fired upon from a native city fort in Shanghai. One dozen shots rattled the stern but caused no casualties. The Meesident Tin rain was near the harbor when the incident occurred.
Boothe Still Alive After 30 Days On Air Support
Walter J. Boothe an 18 year old farmer remained alive at a Roanoke Virginia hospital after a month connected to artificial respiration. Nearly paralyzed he had a quiet day with occasional need for stimulants and his strength waned somewhat but he remained alive tonight.
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Roanoke
Mass
Walter J. Boothe
Father drowns three children and himself in Indiana
In Raltesville Indiana on March 1 1947 police say Holden Hackanan 47 hanged himself and killed his three children Eleanor 7 Harold 6 and Hornies 4 before taking his own life after the death of his oldest daughter Alma Friday night authorities report the tragedy as grief driven.
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Raltesville
Ind
Rad Hackanai
Aly Uhre
Eleanor
Harald
Hornies
Tauo
Tlaughery
Ereex
Belleves
Chase
Mimartt
Alma
Negro Shot Down by Guardsmen in Mississippi Disturbance
In Nucksburg Mississippi on May 1 a Black man was shot by a National Guard member near the waterway during an affray over whether the crew aboard a boat could carry out supplies. The incident occurred tonight and authorities are examining the circumstances.
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Nucksburg
Miss
Slaying on Busy Avenue Baffles Belmar Police
Police tonight baffled by the killing of Arnott Bennett, 99, of Belmar who was shot in the lap of a girl in a crowded roadster on Main Street. Investigators questioned Bennett’s companions, a South and sheoe garls, as the crowd returned from a dance. motive and exact sequence remain unclear.
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Wrndbey Beach
N. J
Arnott Rennetl
Belmar
Branl
Bennett
Dictator in Flood Director Named by Official
A brief note states Farmer Governor Jon M Warker was named director of flood letter operations by Secretary Merhart Hooger. The move signals an administrative step in flood response efforts amid regional concerns.
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Jon M Warker
Cot Tontiana
Merhart Hooger
Red Cross Relic Fund Nears Goal In 1930s Letdown
Fragmented OCR notes show a fundraising drive for the Red Cross relic fund aiming at 35,000 with partial totals. Reads like scattered figures: 1,374,000 to the mobile west, 8,400 from external sources, and 100,000 by a Kerik Crass feed, with regional contributions mentioned as well.
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Hosnh
Paricie
Kerik Crass
New State Officers Assume Reins And Appointments Made
Watt former secretary of the state industrial accident board will agsute gain new duties as chair of the board. Clemente named secretary. Jerome G Locke and Watt to succeed Wood Melaughhi. Carruth named member of equalization board. Powers named new secretary of state. Several other staff changes noted. incident at Drake Cottage club house reported dead boys.
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Watt
State Industral Accident Board
Harke Cements
Chaoroian
Clemente
Jerome G Locke
Wood Melaughhi
J Watt
Clements
Porter
Tie Hoard
Ma. Ware
Carruth
State Board
Equalization
Gu G Watt
BURNS
Volz Uniil
McLaughlin
Powers
Wilhany Powery
Bauwilie
N Hawkis
Prekson
Clnferd Walker
Stair
Nells
Boantberg Todas
Alok Works Rather Than Quit Homes Amid Flood Path
In Memphis Tennessee thousands flee deltas as May floods devastate homes and fields. The Mississippi valley struggle disrupts May Day celebrations while authorities race to protect lives and shelter evacuees from rising waters and breached levees.
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Alok
Treasury surplus nears one billion for fiscal year
Washington May 1 Treasury officials saw indications the current year's surplus could exceed one billion dollars based on stronger back tax collections. Secretary Mellon said the surplus would be used to cut the public debt. The last treasury estimate placed the surplus around 450 million, vs 347 million the prior year. Continued on Page Two.
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Washington
Treasury
Mellon
Treasury Department
Train Crash Kills Four at Ohio Crossing
In Vostoria Ohio on May 1 four people died and two were injured when a New York Central freight train struck a car at a grade crossing. Victims include A D Mitchell 80 his wife 53 Paul A Mitchill 30 and her eight month old daughter. Engineer C F Hotten suffered severe burns from the tank explosion. Paul Mitchill, driver of the car, had minor injuries.
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Vostoria
Ohio
New York Central
A. D Mitchell
A. N. Mitchell
Paul A Mitcheil
Warm
C. F. Hotten
Paul Mitchill
Horrific Hebrew's Harp Twanged by G. Plumbeck
In Dine Blind, May Day gathering, Judge Pine presided as seven hundred people traveled from Wyoming, Cab rile, NehrAakw to hear the versatile musician G Plumbeck. He played the Jews harp and mouth organ, with ranchers Jim Kielar and Saud Nussbaum noted, while Hi sand won best at the Ciddlers contest and several tunes were performed.
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Clumbech
Pine
Wyoming
Cabrile
Mungbeck
Jim Kielar
Saud Nussbaum
Hisand
Farmer
Arkanann Traveler
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