Tornado Toll Tops Twenty Across Midwest
United Press reports more than twenty deaths from three tornadoes and related storms across seven states. Nebraska communities Tekamah Pender Homer and Walthill suffered heavy damage, with numerous injuries and homeless. Missouri Kansas Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota North Dakota losses included several fatalities and tens of thousands in property damage. Local operators aided evacuations as telephones and roads failed under the storms.
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Mamie and the Grundy tariff raises hat price for shoppers
The piece satirizes the Grundy tariff as increasing prices for consumers while boosting American manufacturers. It portrays Mamie facing a hat priced at six dollars after the tariff, noting many items will rise in price and urging readers to write their representatives.
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Mamie
Congress
Jury Deadlocks in Libel Case Against Evangelist
A Rolla Missouri jury could not agree after twenty four hours of deliberation on whether Miss Olive Warren was libeled by a public accusation that she drank and smoked. Judge J H Bowron discharged the jurors amid jeers from dissenting factions in the packed courtroom.
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J. H. Bowron
Hospital report on veteran hospital site to be approved soon
A subcommittee that toured Indiana sites for the new federal veterans hospital has filed a confidential report with the hospitalization committee. The full committee is expected to formally approve the project within ten days.
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Final Arguments In La Porte County Telephone Case
Assistant Attorneys General George Hufsmith J M Hutchinson and E W Funke set to travel to South Bend Saturday for final arguments. The public service commission approved rate increases for the company, and the appeal was venued to St Joseph Superior Court.
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Guerilla Warfare Reports Drive News From Brazil
Recife dispatches report conflicting accounts of guerrilla clashes in Paraiba state with claims of 34 to 40 killed in an interior fight.
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Recife
Brazil
Parahuba
Taxes Deadline Warning Issued
Notice to taxpayers that only two days remain before spring taxes fall delinquent. The treasurer's office closes at 5 p m Monday. For the following thirty days no payments are received and delinquent fees accrue. Checks mailed Monday accepted Tuesday morning. payments after 10 a m Tuesday not recognized. Office accepts payments Saturday after noon to 5 p m.
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C. O. Harris
Harris
Army flier Harold Brown Killed in Crash Near Mexico Mo
Lieutenant Harold Bear Brown of Selfridge Field Michigan was killed when his airplane crashed during an attempted landing near Mexico Missouri. He tried to land at the farm home of his father R M Brown, a prominent farmer and stockman, when the craft lost control.
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United Press
Mexico
Harold
Bear) Brown
United States Army
Selfridge Field
Michigan
Here
Brown
R. M. Brown
Death after contest winner for Lawrence county assessor
Bedford Ind May 2 The Republican nominee who wins the Tuesday primary for Lawrence county assessor will take office without a November election after Ambrose Sears died Monday. County commissioners kept the post vacant until the primary. Republican contenders Elmer Norman and Stanley Hanners seek the nomination.
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Collapse of Newly Paved Roads Prompts Detours Statewide
State highway officials blame weather for failures of rock asphalt resurfacing on several major roads, including a seven mile stretch on State Road 31 near Kokomo and State Road 15 between Wabash and Marion. Repairs and long detours are planned as cement projects increase.
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Ft. Wayne
State Highway Commission
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Marion
Jess Murden
Peru
Cement Trust
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Parker Fight Highlights Senate Debate Over Supreme Court Nominee
Washington May 2 The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Norris urged blocking John J Parker of North Carolina from the Supreme Court, criticizing Parker backers for labeling opposition socialist. Norris cited Taft’s opposition to Brandeis and argued minority courage sustains liberty as critics question Parker amid union contracts and anti union actions referenced by Black and Overman.
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Chicago
Lindbergh Makes Brief Havana Stop on Mail Flight
Col Charles A. Lindbergh arrives in Havana for a nine minute halt during a northward air mail flight from the Canal zone to Miami. He began the day at Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua as he proceeds.
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Miami
United Press
Cuba
Charles A. Lindbergh
Canal Zone
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Ship with Soul Tale Ends in Tragic Maumee River Death
The Great Lakes freighter David T. Thompson passed the Ash-Consaul bridge and caused a car to plunge into the Maumee river. An empty Knigh ton car was found at the scene. On Thursday night the body of Gertrude Chadwick surfaced as the ship neared the bridge. Search for Thomas Knighton and Lillian Burdock continued.
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Oledo
Great Lakes
David T. Thompson
Maumee
Thomas Knigh
Chadwick
School Graduation Pictures in The Times
Readers are reminded of grade school graduation photos appearing in The Times. School No. 41 leads today’s spread on Page 18 with one of the city's largest classes. Page 20 showcases School 14 graduates and more photos will follow through June.
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Times
Postoffice Walls Collapse in Birmingham
Walls of the Birmingham postoffice collapsed during tearing down today. Several injured laborers were pulled from the debris.
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United Preas
Birmingham
Ala
Postofice
Mary Della serial twists through danger and desire
A Yale youth in a yellow roadster crosses paths with Mary Della Chubb in a tense encounter. The lovers flee along a dark highway where the Red Mask appears beside a slain victim, and a deadly secret haunts them as the tale unfolds.
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Indiana Greets German Envoy at Civic Affairs
German ambassador Dr. Von Prittwitz arrived in Indianapolis for the annual spring dinner of the Indianapolis Association of Credit Men at the Columbia Club. He met Gov. Leslie and Mayor Sullivan after a luncheon at the Athletic Club, with Rep. Louis Ludlow introducing him as dinner speaker.
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Friederick Wilhelm von Prittwitz
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Cleveland
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Indianapolis Association of Credit Men
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Harry G. Leslie
Reginald H. Sullivan
Louis Ludlow
Congress
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Credit Men’s
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University of
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Hoover seeks funds for Wickersham commission and Boulder Dam
President Hoover asked Congress for 250000 for the Wickersham law enforcement commission expenses. He also requested 10660000 to start work on Boulder Dam in a message to the House.
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Pep meeting plans for grand council in Indianapolis
Mrs. Stephen O. Sharp patrol captain of Tatum court 14 of the Ladies of Oriental Shrine presided at a Lincoln pep meeting Thursday night. Plans were made for the grand council annual meeting in Indianapolis May 19 to 23 with delegates from across the United States.
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Indianapolis
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Wet Chieftain Calls Hoover Political Dry
A Senate lobby committee heard a letter by William H Stayton asserting President Hoover is not dry at heart but pursues the dry stance for political reasons The testimony covered efforts to influence school appointments and other alleged maneuvers by the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment plus references to liquor at a 1928 candidate dinner
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William H. Stayton
Senate Lobby Committee
Stayton
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Anti-Saloon League
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Wilmington
Del
Jouett Shouse
Democratic Executive Committee
Henry B. Joy
Detroit
House Judiciary Committee
G. T. Barnhill Jr
Delaware
Irene Dupont
C. W. W. Schantz
Mr. Hoover
Hrebert L. Clark
Philadelphia
Indictments Expected in Vigo Vermillion Booze Plot Probe
Federal grand jury report anticipated from Terre Haute Clinton and Montezuma investigations into alleged bootlegger rings. More than 100 witnesses questioned as raids seized 13 stills with over 10 000 gallons capacity and ten men await federal trial in June. Alf Meloy denies any marshal’s office ties to the rumors.
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Robert C. Baltzell
Vigo
Vermillion
Missouri
Illinois
George Aidux
Terre Haute
Aidux
Clinton
Montezuma
Alf Meloy
United States
Field III divorce hinted as Evelyn Field arrives in Reno
Mrs. Evelyn Marshall Field III, wife of the Chicago and New York merchant prince, checks into the Riverside hotel with her youngest daughter for an indefinite stay in Nevada. An attorney spokesman avoids confirming a divorce or discussing a rumored $1,000,000 property settlement.
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Nev
Evelyn Marshall Field III
Chicago
New York
Riverside Hotel
Descent of Faithful Unite for Mecca Pilgrimage
Desperate pilgrims from Damascus Cairo and across the Arab world join the Mecca trek described as the arduous annual voyage. Devout Muslims from Anatolia Kurdistan Mesopotamia Syria Yemen Nejd and beyond travel by foot and caravan amid heat hunger and peril as Bedouin guides aid the way and prayers rise toward paradise.
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Miners Map Demands After Confidence Vote
Hazleton Pa May 2 After a vote of confidence in President John L Lewis and other officers delegates plan the next step demanding wage negotiations. A formal message to operators seeking an opening date for a new wage scale is expected to be drafted within twenty four hours.
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Ball State Teachers College to Expand with New Building
President L. A. Pittenger announces a new building to complete the college quadrangle at Ball State Teachers College in Muncie within a year. Funds will come from the five year state education levy for building purposes. The structure will likely house home economics.
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