Flood fears mount as Glasscock Big Bend breaks threaten river channel
The story describes a potential 50 mile Mississippi spill between Glasscock and Big Bend if breaks open, risking flood across paralleled channels from the Atchafalaya to the Mississippi. Officials marshal relief with 25 000 refugee capacity. 400 watercraft, National Guard patrols, and Poydras crevasse opening aid New Orleans while warning of rising river stages and continuing blasts.
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Cottonport
Odenburg
Hamburg
Aind Simmesport
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Letsworth
Big Bend
Mississippi
Gulf
Atcha‘falaya
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Arkansas
New Orleans
Memphis
Louisiana National Guard
Mississipni
Poydras
Geneva
Natchez
Vicksburg
Weather Bureau
Wyoming Park
Yazoo City
Governor Fisher Visits Home and Local Residents
Governor John S. Fisher spent the weekend at his home on North Sixth street while a wide local network of residents and visitors are noted. The report lists numerous Indiana area residents and guests from Arcadia Rochester Mills Latrobe Chambersville and Pittsburgh visiting, plus a paving project on the Summertown Pike toward Gwynedd Square resuming. Subscribe for the Gazette.
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John S. Fisher
North Sixth Street
Conflicting Testimony At Inquest Here Continues
Inquest testimony details a raid on Felix Verone’s home by Sheriff Malcolm and deputies, leading to a confrontation at the front door after a night-time visit. Deputy Craft fired after Felix aimed at the door. a bullet struck Felix in the abdomen. He was treated at a hospital. moonshine and a still were reported at the scene. Felix Verone, 36, worked for Watson Coal Co. at White Station. survived by wife, four children, and a brother.
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Malcom
Joseph Ferguson
Salisbury
Ferguson
Verone
Melix
Malcolm
Ierguson
Felix
Indiana County
Elix
Noble Verone
Wilson
Crash
Deputy Craft
Craft
Ralph Lytle
Saltshore
Indiana
Pesegna
Saltsburg
Lelix Verone
Watson Coal Company
White Station
Illis
Cehildren
Presence of Gas Delays Attempts At Rescue
Gas delays rescue efforts at Morrantown mine as 16 teams under Chester Watts and William Vorhes work to evacuate seven injured to Fairfield city hospital. Air is saturated with combustible gas at 2 percent below explosion point. reports of mine fire unverified.
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Orvel Leech
Martin Stone
William Hunter
Irvin Mallory
Frank Goodwin
Morrantown
Fairemont
Chester Watts
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
William Vorhes
U. S. Mine Safety
Watts
Excerpt from Mrs Snyder examination in murder case
Mrs Snyder testimonies recount her husband s death and alleged involvement of Judd Gray. She describes a struggle, fainting, and discovering her husband dead. She recalls a detective’s claim of Gray s confession and discusses an investment discussion and a sash weight linked to the crime. Meanwhile Red Cross and National Guard units assist after a deadly explosion with damaged rail wreckage reported at 4000 feet.
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Gray
Mulhousers
Judd Gray
Mother
Hazleton
Millard
Miners feared trapped as rescue teams reenter No 3 mine
In Fairmont West Virginia rescuers led by R M Lambie reentered the Federal No 3 mine of New England Fuel and Transportation Co ten miles from the city. The group believed some miners might have barricaded themselves from fire and gas. Seven workers were hospitalized and about 70 to 78 others remained trapped behind the fire. Families waited on hillside near the mine mouth enduring a tense vigil as teams battled mud and debris to reach the inner workings.
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Fairmont
W. Va
TNS
R. M. Lambie
West Virginia
New England Fuel and Transportation Co
Lambie
Monongalia County
Morgantown
Vandergrift Couple Injured in Auto Crash
A Vandergrift couple sustained injuries in a auto crash. Mrs Kennedy was later taken to Indiana Hospital. In Blairsville unified telephone service began at midnight after merging Blairsville Telephone with Bell Telephone, with about 1150 subscribers in Blairsville and Blacklick.
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Vandergrift
B. Smith
Kennedy
Indiana Hospital
Blairsville
Blairsville Company
Exchange
Bell Company
Black Lick
Cial
Blacklick
Eight Goodwill Flyers Return From Harsh US Tour
The group ends a taxing four month journey across the United States. Officials say the fliers deserve rest after long hours and heavy responsibilities.
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United States
Snyder murder trial reveals motive tied to insurance
Ruth Snyder denies warning husband and explains leaving for a party at eight, while Gray's arrival and whiskey planted under a pillow surface. She admits benefiting from insurance after her husband’s death, noting joint accounts and two safe deposit boxes. Cross examination ends at 11 35 a. m. with brief breakdowns.
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Gray
Jitle
Ruth Brown
Ruth Snyder
Millard
Snyder
Charles Froessel
Engagements and thrift temper a young couple
Nancy Jewett and Jonas Goodrich end their long engagement as thrift and reassurance fade. Nancy’s aunts urge prudent living while Jonas worries over savings, leading to daily compromises. A theater outing and an orchid box seal their change to a shaky, unresolved closeness.
Dumber Than an Oyster Linguist Jewett Nat Compete
A fragment notes Hewitt and Jewett Nat in a competition described as bland with a linguist remark. The readable text hints at a local showdown or event with language focus, but details and full names or places are unclear.
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Oyster Hewitt
Jewett
Nat
Bland Eter
Stock table of 20th century firms and products
A dense list of company names, stock figures, and percentages across industries. Entries include General Motors, Studebaker, Packard, Royal Dutch, US Steel, Westinghouse, and oil firms. The fragment shows prices or changes, with percentages like 180, 188, and 162, plus numerous ticker-like codes and regional references.
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Csssccyereys
Fo V.cseeaae
Motors
Grangy
Tri” Gans
BO Kelly Spring
UG Ly
Mid
Consie
Middle States
Pan Am
Phillips Pet
Packard
Ae Riws
Pierce Arrow
Idk Lay Rep Ir
Steey
Radin
Ersceeeven
Royal Dutch
Rock Island Armi
Sinclair Oil
South Pac
Studebaker O
Cal
Ind
South Rails
St Louis
Tim R Bear
Etaenes
US Steel
West Elec
West Airbrake
Willys Overland
West Md
Hudson
Stewart-Warner
Heroism of Women Quote From Contemporary Review
A concise quotation on female heroism noting that women believe and suffer rather than argue, while men analyze and demand reason. It frames truth as instinctive for women and rational for men, with emphasis on belief over explanation.
Moles Have Hidden Eyes And Acute Senses
A description notes moles possess eyes hidden under fur to protect them while burrowing. It highlights their strong sense of smell and highly acute hearing, explaining why moles are difficult to catch.
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Aimal
Amell
Beauty Stripes in Paraguayan Culture Mark Rank
An article notes Paraguayan women bearing facial marks called beauty stripes used to indicate rank. The procedure uses ashes mixed with blood, applied via a thorn instrument. Women who endure pain are praised, while those who retreat are deemed disgraceful to family and mate.
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Paraguay
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