Severe droughts plague America from 1889 to present
A historical drought survey traces ten major U.S. droughts since 1889, with Kansas and the Dakotas hit hardest. Tree-ring data and Weather Bureau records show widespread moisture deficits, from the Chaco canyon abandonment to modern arid regions, affecting numerous states across the West and Midwest.
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Washington
America
U.S
Union
Chaco Canyon
New Mexico
Weather Bureau
Geological Survey
Kansas
North
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
North Dakota
Minnesota
Arizona
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Iowa
Missouri
Maindy
Indiana
Kenucky
Tennessee
Ohio
West Virginia
Virginia
Maine
New
Kentucky
California
Nevada
Ariz
Texas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Alabama
New Hampshire
Khare
North Dalkota
Missutel
Uttais
Michiga
Pennsstanti
New York
West
Coralinsg
Delaware
New Jersey
Edo
Utity
Alalpittse
South Carolin
Fhotine
Hatt Newallg
Udit
North Dilute
South Dali
Kingsax
Pax
Sgeorgia
Low Livelind
Nave Carolin
Arizine
Clorirda
Relief Is Small Dust Storms March On
Chicago reports relief mixed as rainfall and cooler air reach drought hit regions. Prostration and drowned crops rise to about 1,247 deaths with damages surpassing 300 million dollars. Temperatures drop from 100s to 40s across the Northwest and South as winds shift from the Rocky Mountains. Forecasters say several days of cooler weather bring real relief to afflicted areas.
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Chicago
Middle West
Cuicago
Rocky Mountains
Chiraion
Sibpers Seni
Montana
Wyoming
Selo
Leweelurn
Dikoins
Kalishel
Meith
Helena
Sherilan
Beaver
Cal
Rapin City
SL. D
Williston
N. Od
Negroes Car Crash Hurts One Near Wepe and Setuley
Frank Jamerson of Wepe area was injured when his recently purchased car overturned four times after failing to round a curve. Four other men escaped with minor injuries. A second incident near Setuley’s stave left a bystander with head injuries. the victim was hospitalized at Julia Chester hospital and later sent home. A lightning strike reportedly caused a crust of fused sand particles.
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Frank Jamerson
Wepe
Sueidiy Ub
Weeuk
Setuley
Wile Hortheast
Julia Chester Hospital
Jamerson
TH Wax
Sudan
Bound Over for Felonious Attack in Hope County
Ryan Barnes was bound over for felonious assault on W. G. Moss after a violent quarrel over a wandpile incident. Moss suffered arm and side wounds but is expected to recover. Barnes, drinking that night, faced a grand jury with bail set at 300 dollars and was transported to the state hospital for nervous diseases.
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Ryan Barnes
Trhe Green
Gary
Meena
W.K. Lemley
W. G. Moss
Hope
Foss
Prammw
Barnes
Ehevitt
Jim Bearden
State Hospital
Caitvet
Z. Green
Thornton Burns
J. W. Sinclair
Dotut Andrews
Justine
Bera Harvie Wit AL EL Wigpberly
Buch
Turner Turned Brown by Brown in Namomille Saga
A fractured OCR fragment hints at a local political or social scene in Namomille involving Brown and Turner. Mentions aspirin pills in a drugstore, a rival champion Mirssilint, and a debate over cheaper trade with Europe. Context and participants are unclear due to garbled text.
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Europe
Christinie
Lewis Flayed in Labor Union Fight
Washington IA Willi Green president of the American Federation of Labor reprimanded John L Lewis and other industrial union leaders Monday for failing to appear at the Federation's executive council meeting merling.
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Washington
Willi Green
Americar Fio of
Gasijsed
Jobn L. Lewis
Uni
Federation
Merling
Four Slain and Their Cabin Is Set Afire
In Winchester Virginia four members of a Blue Michelnuatah family were shot to death in their beds early Monday as two men broke through wired locks to reach them. The victims were Mrs. Smallwood, 50, a divorcee, her two sons Albert 4 and Kings 17, and another relative Mrs. Josephine Joseph Elsea aged 42. The cabin fire followed the killings, with authorities investigating the motive and identities of the attackers.
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Winchester
Police Probe Mutilation of Girl in Luciano Case
Capital police said Monday they hoped to make two arrests in connection with the mutilation of Jean Belt, 23, who recently testified before a New York grand jury investigating charges against Charles Luciano. The case links to organized crime and a cover story surrounding the Belt testimony.
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Washington-Capital
Urey
Jean Belt
New York
Gevad
Charles
Lucky
Carl Bailey Opens Governorship Campaign in Southwest Arkansas
Attorney General Carl Bailey of Arkansas campaigns for governor with three speeches in Hempstead County. He speaks at Lewisville at 2 pm, Hempstead County Courthouse at 4:30 pm, and Prescott at 9 pm on Tuesday, then Nashville at 8 pm Wednesday. Bailey began his bid for a second term in office with a June 2 Helena kickoff and plans a statewide tour with a sound truck. Separate Davis: Futrell era politics see candidates Ashley and Johnson declare for the race, with Ashley vowing to finish regardless of administration support.
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Carl Bailey
Arkangan
Furrell
Bailey
Arkansas
Lewisville
Washington
Hempstead
Perscott
Nevada
Little Rock
Futrell
John C. Ashley
Melbourne
Rector
Corning
A. J. Johnson
Johnson
Fu'yell
Ashley
Houses On Wrong Build Found on Others' Lots Kamloops
After living for years in homes built on disputed land, residents of Kamloops face a potential setback as builders discover the properties sit on lots owned by others. The affected residents, including Hiree Joel, weigh options in this growing dispute.
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Kamloops
Hanes
Joel
Oneville
Me Rouses
Primary Lists Are Closed in Hempstead County
Hempstead county voters face an August primary with 25 candidates for county and legislative posts. Key races include county judge sheriff circuit clerk and county clerk with a ballot drawing later this week to determine candidate order. A biennial political speaking tour is planned as candidates tour townships.
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Hempstead
United States
Joe T. Robinson
Cleveland Holland
J. Rosser Venabie
Bill Denman
Tom J. Terral
Lee Cazort
Marcus Bane
Carl B. Bailey
Ed F. McDonald
Crip) Hall
Geo. W. Meal
Charley Parker
J. Oscar Humphrey
Earl Page
Supreme Court
C. E. Johnson
Griffin B. Smith
Frank G. Smith
Ed R. Bethune
Ear
Mizett
W. O. Clark
Otis Page
Wiley F. Jimarson
Benoks Hays
LFR
Evey Hinton
Laura Davis Fitzhugh
E.W. Prost
Leventy
Neill
Marsh
Ned Stewart
Yor
Ruffin White
Frank Rider
Luther Wiggason
J. L. Byers
Fey
Jim Bearden
Frank Ward
Far County
Uted Ray McDowell
Kath Bailey
Arthur C Anderson
W. A. Formby
Elmer
Freight trains collide near Magnet Cove Arkansas
A regular and a special Rock Island freight train crashed head on near Magnet Cove twelve miles from Hot Springs Arkansas. One man Bob Crawford 45 of Little Rock was killed instantly. Dozens were injured including trainmen and two transients. The crash closed the line and responders rushed to the scene Monday.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Rock Island
Magnet
Bob Crawford
Centennial Edition applauded by readers for Hope Star
A reader in Texarkana Ark thanks the Hope Star editor for the Centennial Edition. She praises the publication, recalls sending story ideas and photos to Dallas News, and notes affection for Washington and Fulton.
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the Star
Charrvan Moss Williams
Washington
Old Fulton
Bonham
Yexes
C. R
Inglish P.S
Dallas News
Mui P
Hope Star
Yuou
Ltexarkane
Ark
KO Simms
Government Will Pay Rail Pensions In Treasury Move
Washington reports the Railroad Retirement Board decided to pay rail pensions from the Treasury after a court invalidated related taxes. The decision rests on three factors, with an appeal likely. About 4,000 workers are eligible now and 20,000 more have filed pending conditions.
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Washington
Treasury
Altha
Railroadment Board
Jennings Bailey
United States District Court
Congress
Amies
Railroad Retirement Board
Supreme Court
Draper Denied by Supreme Court Over New Trial Bid
LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Supreme Court refused Draper’s request to file a writ of error coram nobis in Garland Circuit Court seeking a new trial. The court found no proof that the circuit court was not legally in session at Draper’s November 20, 1995 murder trial and conviction.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Supreme Court
Aylifé Draper
Garland
High
Draper
Garlandceive Gruit
Apache Indian dies after dawn incident under guard
An Apache man named Hart Gardner, a three-time bile fighter, died after a government gallows incident at dawn. Armed men stood guard as warnings were issued to tribesmen. His wife and infant son were noted, and Garnier remarked on the fatal outcome.
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San Carlos
Aric
vPi
Hart Gardner
Nel
Garnier
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Magnet Cove
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