Devastating Burma storms strike Texas and Oklahoma
A wave of tornadoes and storms sweep central and southwest states, killing dozens and causing extensive damage. Texas reports about 60 dead with Oklahoma and Kansas towns also hit. multiple children reportedly escape injury as schools and farms suffer. Communication outages hinder damage assessments. (Note: OCR garble. core facts: widespread storms, high death toll, regional impact.)
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Central and
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Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Brown appeal lost in high court in Montgomery
In Montgomery, Superior Judge Jorgenson denied Sue Brown’s appeal of a judgment from Justice Hay Bengt of the Peace. Brown was sentenced to 76 days in jail or a $300 fine for possession of three pints of home brew after a January trial.
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Jorgenson
Juntien of the Peace Hay Bengt
Montgomery
Sue Brown
Jas
Brown
Baugh
Birt
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Wohild
Mdera
Dominion 15 General Election Coming to Ottawa
Premier Mackenzie King announced a general election will be held this year at the earliest moment. He and Opposition Leader Bennett planned to agree to end Parliament’s current session in an orderly, speedy manner before the imperial conference in London this fall.
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Mackensla King
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London
Mother Kills 7 of 11 Children in Desperate Poverty Case
Columbus May 6 AP Mrs Ethel Geller 44 shot and killed seven of her 11 children after tucking them in and then tried to kill herself. She survived in a dying condition. Surviving children include Mildred 17 Vernon 12 Basil 21 Irvin 22. Her two marriages left her impoverished and she reportedly supported the family by selling newspapers. The tragedy followed years of hardship and prior family legal troubles.
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Irvin Galley
Pon Hari Sima Velden
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New York capitalist testifies on Cannon campaign funds
New York financier Jameson testified before the lobby committee that he donated 52,000 to Bishop James Cannon at the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He reviewed a 1928 report to Senator Steiner showing contributions from Cannon and related groups, amid charges of underreported campaign receipts and expenditures for the Virginia campaign.
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One Bandit Killed in Attempted Robbery
Payton Ohio May 6 A bandit about 33 years old was killed and another wounded after a futile hold up at the Nenla avenue branch of the Union Trust company. A third man, identified as a partner in the crime, is reported in critical condition at a local hospital. Royal refused to disclose the lineup of the attackers.
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Democrats Attack Mrs McCormick in Illinois Senate Fight
Springfield Illinois democrats accuse Mrs McCormick of misusing over one million dollars in her senatorial primary campaign and urge voters to honor James Hamilton Lewis as the only legal Democratic nominee for United States senator.
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Democratic’ Central Committee
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Bad Egg Sentenced for Killing Woman by Car Crash
W A McIntire, 20, was sentenced in superior court to 5 years to life for second degree murder in the car crash that killed Mrs. Margaret Powers. Ruby Burroughs, 23, who was with McIntire at the time, was jailed for allegedly aiding the crime though the court found the mating not valid. Also noted is the shooting of John Gleb in front of his home two years earlier and related inquiries.
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South Dakota and Indiana Elections Report
Fragmented draft reports chaotic election notes from Indianapolis and South Dakota. Primary results show broad candidate counts with unclear tallies and delayed official results.
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South Dakota
Indiana
Letter on Prospect Amontmant read in Washington inquiry
A letter from Capt. William Hf. Stayton, chairman of the Annuciation Against the Pros sion Amontmant, addressed to Harbert the Clerk of Philadelphia, was read before the senate by a committee investigating in Washington. The missive questions how President plone yer was described and mentions a statement about a day at heart and a note on voting.
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Aboya
Amontmant
Harbert Th
Phladelphia
Washington
Convicted Extortionist Olga Edwards Given Probation
Olga E Edwards, once a show girl, was convicted of extorting money from Nathan L Amster tracing magnate. She received a suspended sentence of 3 1/2 to 7 years and five years probation. The jury urged mercy and she must not contact Amster or molest him. The boy’s custody and a $100,000 trust fund remain unresolved.
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Nathan L. Amster
Olga Eide Edwards
Ter
Kha
Misa Rawards
Bho
Idge Rosaleky
Nasseq
Europe
Nail
Amster
Lee
Mas Amater
Amater
Gasoline price action eyed after chamber plan
The Katte Chamber of Commerce seeks city council permission to lower gasoline prices and to build a track, filing by James W. Stowe shows plans to reassure oil interests. In Rapid City, C. Cummins, 65, bank cashier and founder, shot himself as state banking exam began. bank closed.
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Rapid
Kan
Cummins
Hr Cltixens’ Stata Bank
Wuiside
Wille
State Banking Department
Earthquake Toll in Burma May Reach Seven Thousand
London reports a rangoon dispatch estimating 3000 to 7000 killed in the Pegu earthquake and tidal wave. Rangoon 50 dead and 204 injured. Rioting and looting followed as authorities struggled to control demonstrators. Desolation hit Pegu and Rangoon with extensive ruin including Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda.
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Daily Mail
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Burma
Rangoon
Mahatma Gandhi
Ull
British India
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Tagu
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Peru
Summer heat breaks early May records on Atlantic seaboard
May six reports show heat spiking across New England and New York as Springfield Massachusetts reaches 90 degrees and Boston hits 89, with New Bedford and Fall River reporting warnings. City thermometers in New York climb to RT degrees at 6 p m and surpass the 1918 May high by two degrees as coastal towns see heavy water usage and crowds at beaches.
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Mercury
Umermen Oppose Tariff Schedules in Northwest
Portland May 6 Thirty eight loggers and lumbermen from the Pacific Northwest urged Congressional delegations of Oregon Washington and Montana to join in defeating tariff measures aimed at protecting the lumber industry They argued duties on lumber and shipments were not favorable and warned of discord among western representatives over the tariff controversy.
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Dealers in Bottles Corks Will Soon Be Prosecuted
Washington reports a broad crackdown on suppliers to liquor makers. Prohibition officials announce an intensive campaign targeting manufacturers and distributors of concealable paraphernalia used to evade bans. The Prohibition Commission asserts the crackdown will extend to corks bottles and related items displayed to attract buyers and aid illicit production.
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Washington
Knnerian
Mitchell
Prirehasera
Doran Ag
Mquor
Livestock Producers Accept Farm Board Aid Plan
The national plan to aid the livestock industry passes amid mixed reactions as cooperatives vote to form a national cooperative marketing association. About 52 percent of livestock cooperatives approve while the Farmers Union and Central Livestock Producers Association decline to approve but seek revisions. An organizing body selects incorporators and a slate of directors to structure the new cooperative, with stock apportioned by volume handled in 1929 and an upcoming meeting on May 12 to elect officers and set business needs.
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Aylestenk
Wmovet
Cenrnt Livestock Producers’ Association
Job Leening
Pravininna
Tigregates
Thyae
Senate row on tariff bill teeters on compromise
Washington May 6 On the eve of conference report consideration lawmakers debate restoring to Congress the power delegated to the president eight years ago to change eye ratios symbols and stations. Wounded and wary, Senators show little yield to compromise as the bill drags through the senate.
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Washington
Coariel WL
Deworris
Mrs Barnett Shoots Husband in Domestic Quarrel
A report describes Mrs. Ben Barnett shooting her husband during a domestic dispute. Neighbors and officers reported the incident at the Nevis site, with the couple recently living in the area. The husband was wounded but survived initial efforts to save him.
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Ben Barnett
Spanish Students Quiet After Riot
Madrid on May 6 reports say Spain's students responsible for several demonstrations opposing government methods remained quiet today. The government announced the country was tranquil after the disturbances. Contemporaneous dispatches from Rome indicate emergency plans were considered but did not materialize as calm returned.
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Bloodshed in India as Gandhi movement turns violent
May 6 report from Bombay describes widespread clashes as followers of Gandhi meet armed force in a dozen cities. Delhi sees key violence with two natives killed and many wounded as martial law is declared and troop deployments expand. Gandhi remains secluded in Poona as his message to the Viceroy is delivered.
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Mahata Gandhi
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Tocak Alles
Zett
Delni
Savairy
Mronshout
Kerapnan
Mohaima
Forest fires in East dying down after week of damage
An AP report notes half a dozen fires across northeastern states over the week caused millions in damage. Winds aided control efforts last night as many blazes were extinguished. In New York, a Creole district fire near Copake spread along Taconic Mountain, Massachussetts, and Connecticut line before containment.
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Dallara
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Soutrel
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Cone
Joffe Hero of Marne Reported Seriously Ill
Paris May 1 A report from Le Val vicinity near Pas de Calais states Joseph Joffre hero of Marne is seriously ill. Official secrecy blocks details of his condition and whereabouts. Return from Northern France last week cited as context. A final note says information may be sealed and current status unknown tonight.
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Apy
Mayabal
Marne
Leuveciennes
Pas
France
Marabal
Aly
Gold Star Mothers Receive High Honor in New York City
The article celebrates Gold Star Mothers being honored in New York City. It recalls the sacrifices of mothers whose sons died serving the nation, noting the enduring recognition across wartime and peacetime contexts. The narrative references specific families and the emotional impact of loss, reflecting on national gratitude and memory.
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New York City
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