Main Line Levee Crumbles Near Doreno Flooding Wide Area
The first break in the Mississippi main line levee occurred near Doreno Mississippi early today flooding about 40 miles of lowlands. A 90 foot wide gap widened as wind driven waters rushed through. Doreno across from Hickman Kentucky reported 600 homeless yesterday and New Madrid Marshall County awaited the worst flood in its history.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Doreno
Miss
County
Missouri
Hickman
New Madrid
St. Johns Bayou
West solid for Coolidge says Butler in Denver visit
Washington April 16 AP Fresh fuel for the 1928 campaign debate arises as William M Butler Republican national committee chairman visits Denver and two potential Democrats McAdoo and Reed appear in the city Butler reports solidified nationwide support for President Coolidge amid prosperity claims McAdoo tours east and south while Reed plans a stay in the capital San Francisco chamber of commerce ponders underwriting 250000 for the 1928 Republican convention with Chicago Detroit San Antonio Cleveland and Kansas City as possible bidders
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Washington
Denver
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
San Francisco
William G. McAdoo
James A. Reed
Missouri
McAdoo
Reed
Mr. Butler
Coolidge
Mr. McAdoo
G. C. Hinckley
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Isue
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Hinckley
Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Detroit
San Antonio
Cleveland
Kansas City
Mississippi Flood Dims Hope with Widening River Threats
Thousands of workers from across the region gather as the Mississippi's flood strength grows. Cities from Columbus Kentucky to Cape Girardeau Missouri report rising waters, breached levees, and evacuations as Arkansas and St Francis rivers swell and guards bolster levees south of Memphis.
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Memphis
Tenn
Illinois
New Orleans
Columbus
Hickman
Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Natchez
Arkansas
St. Francis
Record Rainfall Tops 56-Year New Orleans Drizzle
Fourteen and one hundredth inches of rain drenched New Orleans last night, breaking 56 years of rainfall records. The Weather Bureau reported the unprecedented downpour as the city faced severe flooding and emergency warnings across neighborhoods.
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New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Miss Josephine Rand Named Chief Clerk at North Carolina State Prison
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh Apr 16 Miss Josephine Rand longtime assistant clerk at the state prison has been appointed chief clerk succeeding the late Major Hugh A Love. First woman in the role she oversaw records of over 1500 prisoners and served under Governors Bickett Morrison and McLean.
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Morrison
McLean
Miss Rand
Raleid
Poll
Norman
Aging English Widow Dies in Salisbury at 96
Mrs. Josephine Lange Neave, 96, widow of Professor William H. Neave, died in Salisbury this morning. A German native who taught music with her husband’s school, she was highly regarded and aunt to Mrs. Youne. Funeral this afternoon at 4 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with burial in Chestnut Hill cemetery.
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Salisbury
Josephine Lange Neave
William H. Neave
Fritzler
Hessee- Cassel
Germany
Youne
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Chestnut Hill Cemetery
Tear bombs sent to Newport amid family killings
Tear bombs were sent from Little Rock to Newport where a man, said to be in sane, killed four family members and barricaded himself. The bombs were to be driven by car to Searcy then by boat to Newport. Floods blocked trains and highways hindered transit.
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Little Rock
Ark
Newport
Searcy
White County
Here
Architect Henry Cranwell Dies in Winston-Salem
Henry A. Cranwell 65 a London England native and prominent architect died at a local hospital. He had recently resided in Charleston S C and his private funeral will be Sunday at 4 pm with burial in a local cemetery. He came to America early in life from England and left a wife and five children surviving.
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Winston-Salem
Henry A. Cranwell
London
England
Charleston
S. C
Mr. Cranwell
America
Weather outlook for the week across regions
The South Atlantic and East Gulf states see showers early and late with generally normal temperatures, turning colder at the end. Ohio Valley and Tennessee expect showers at start and midweek, with normal or warmer temperatures before a late drop.
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South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Easter Observance In Winston-Salem Draws World Attention
Winston-Salem prepares for the Moravian Easter celebration at the Eastern Moravian graveyard led by Bishop Randthaler with a Moravian band of about 250. Thousands expected arrive, worshipers gather on Salem Square, and the 2 am music and processional service mark the 150 year-old observance.
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Winston-Salem
Randthaler
Old Historic Home Church
Salem Square
Local Young Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Chester Vaughn, a local youth, died after injuries from a motorcycle accident Thursday night. He and companion Oscar Long were riding at 7 30 when they hit an automobile. Both suffered fractured legs with Vaughn receiving a triple leg fracture. Funeral plans are not yet set.
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Chester Vaughn
Vaughn
Oscar Long
Weather relief follows severe storms across plains
Generally fair weather brought relief to western and southwest states after a surge of tornadoes blizzards and floods. Streams draining southern Kansas receded from high water marks easing danger of further floods for Oklahoma and Arkansas residents. Blizzards abated in Wyoming and Colorado permitting partial restoration of traffic blocked for days.
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Southwest
Kansas City
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Troops From Henderson Leave Honolulu Before China Voyage
The US transport Henderson arrived in Honolulu with Marines bound for China. After arrival, troops were granted shore leave as the ship prepared to sail again at noon.
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Honolulu
United States
Henderson
China
Condition Better in Greenville Hospital for Earl Carroll
Earl Carroll remains in satisfactory condition at Greenville city hospital after a collapse on a train bound for Atlanta Federal penitentiary. He stays conscious at intervals and lapses into a coma between lucid moments while recognizing family and exchanging brief conversations.
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Greenville
S. C
Earl Carroll
City Hospital
Atlanta Federal Prison
Eight Victims of Explosion in Chicago and Railway Accident
Reported explosion in Chicago killed and burned members of two families and injured others. Separate incident near High Rock, North Carolina left engineer John Hyde and fireman William Little injured when locomotive and five freight cars left the rails due to a broken rail. Hyde attempted to save himself but suffered head injuries and possible internal injuries. Little was lightly hurt.
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John Hyde
William Little
High Point
Thomasville
Denton
High Rock
Hyde
Little
Yow
Chicago
Barnett Levin
Rose
Albert
Leonard
Harry Sokolsky
Sarah
Samuel
Anna
Levin
Levins
Sokolskys
Andrew Cardenali
Solosky
Turner Murder Trial Nears End in Alabama Case
Sanford April 16 AP The Turner murder trial nears verdict with two more speeches and Judge Sinclair's charge before final receipt of the issue. The state seeks the death penalty for four men alleged to killed Let County sheriff in the swamp raid last January.
Officers Charged Over Beating Case In Charlotte
In Charlotte on April 16 AP reports one policeman Bowlin was arrested on a assault with intent to kill warrant from a Black man claiming he was beaten in the city jail. Two other men, Carl Johnson and Huey Bridges, named in warrants, have not yet been arrested.
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Charlotte
L. W. Bowlin
Robert Harris
Carl Johnson
Huey Bridges
Bowling
William Rojer
Arthur Bridges
Rojer
Harris
C. C. Broughton
Troy
Lee County Murder Case Nears Verdict
Sanford April 16 The fate of Macon Harrison Bud Davis Tom McAvinew and Parker Robbins is expected to be in the hands of a jury shortly after noon today. The men charged with the murder of Sheriff J L Turner during a clash between moonshiners and officers have been on trial for two weeks as attorneys wrap up arguments.
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Sanford
Macon Harrison
Bud Davis
Tom McAvinew
Parker Robbins
J. L. Turner
Lee County
White House Denies Cabinet Split In China Policy
Washington reports a White House denial of cabinet discord over China policy with Kellogg retirement rumors and Hoover named as a possible successor, though officials deny any rift and Hoover’s suitability remains debated amid ongoing speculation.
Road Celebration Committee Meets Tonight in High Point
A High Point committee on the Greensboro High Point highway celebration will meet at the Commercial Club at 7 30 PM to settle urgent questions before members depart next week. The Greensboro and local chambers of commerce sponsor the event with leaders from Rotary Kiwanis Civitan Monarch clubs and merchants association among those invited. Subsidiary panels on market time place finance transport publicity and invitations will be formed and a definite program date discussed.
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High Point
Greensboro High Point
Commercial Club
F. J. Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
J. Elwood Cox
Fred N. Tate
J. T. Ryan
Logan Porter
Rotary Club
C. W. Perry
Kiwanis Club
Walter Murray
Civitan Club
F. L. Conrad
Monarch Club
S. H. Denny
American Business Club
Robert I. Harris
Merchants Association
R. K. Stewart
W. A. J. Idol
C. E. Hayworth
Tom A. Sykes
Horace Haworth
Greensboro
Sedgefield Country Club
Cramp Shipyard to End Building Operations
The William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Company announced it will discontinue ship building operations and repurpose its ship building properties for other uses in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Building Company
No Cabinet Split About the Chinese Policy
President Coolidge denied reports of a cabinet split over China. He dismissed claims Kellogg would resign and Hoover would replace him. The White House said no secretary dictates others and all cabinet members are in accord on China policy.
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Washington
White House
Kellogg
China
Hoover
State Department
Coolidge
American 18 Wounded in China Fight
Reports from China today detail a Marine, an American sailor wounded when the U S S Preble came under fire on the Yangtze and the capture of an American woman missionary Miss Mary I Craig by bandits in Yunnan. American property was seized at Wuhu and Cantonese forces pressed the campaign against Reds in Canton and Shanghai.
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Yangtse
Wuhu
China
Mary I. Craig
Philadelphia
Yunnan
Pai Tsung-Hsi
Shanghai
American sailor wounded as Preble opens fire on Yangtze attack
An American sailor sustained a flesh wound after the destroyer Preble was fired on from the north bank of the Yangtse near Kiangyin. Chinese fire continued until the Preble answered with her main battery of 4 and 3 inch guns.
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Shanghai
Yangtse
Kiangyin
Resolutions at Nanking Cantoese Meeting Stir Debates
The Kumantang meeting at Nanking adopts resolutions impeaching the Cantonese government at Hankow. The Nationalist news agency says the actions express Central control committee views and may not bind the upcoming plenary session. A compromise remains possible if radical Hankow leaders show conciliatory spirit.
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Kumantang
Nanking
Hankow
Central Control Committee
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kuomintang
Naturalist
Chiang Kaishek
Borodin
Michael Borodin
Aeakow
Voter Registration Confusion Marking City Primary
Citizens face tight registration deadline as many misjudge who may vote in the Tuesday primary. Voters who moved wards or failed to register since the last city election are barred. Council and mayoral candidates urge supporters to register. turnout is expected to be the highest ever.
Salisbury Woman Hurt in Afternoon Car Crash
Mrs. J. H. Blackwell of Salisbury was injured at 12 30 PM when her car collided with a machine driven by Clifford Ring Jr at the English and Phillips streets intersection. She was taken to Guilford General Hospital by Yow's ambulance with injuries not serious. both cars were badly damaged.
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J. H. Blackwell
Salisbury
Clifford Ring, Jr
English
Phillips
Precautions Tighten Security After Canton Coup
Details from the Exchange Telegraph show Canton authorities guarding Shameen with gendarmes and machine guns. The entire Canton garrison mobilized, raiding strikers' strongholds while detaining weapons and seditious literature. Hong Kong police raided two hotels to preempt agitator arrivals.
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London
Canton
Exchange Telegraph Company
Shameen
Shakee Street
Wongsha
Exchange Telegraph
Hongkong
Canton O O F to Attend Easter Service
The High Point Canton chapter of the I O O F will attend Easter services at the First Reformed church tomorrow night at 7 30 o clock. The uniformed unit will march to the church in a body under the announcement by J R Young captain.
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High Point Canton
First Reformed
J. R. Young
Spinners Edge Colonials In Tight Salisbury Showdown
Greenville Spinners beat the Colonials 2 to 1 in Salisbury as Mule Shirley who played for Carolina belted two hits and drove in the decisive runs while the locals held the opposition to one run and out hit them.
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Salisbury
Greenville Spinners
Colonials
Lo Cals
Mule Shirley
Carolina
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