Thousands of Acres Flooded as Missouri River Rises
Flood conditions across Missouri and tributaries trigger emergency calls. Launches rescue inmates from prison farm No. 2 in Callaway county while barges move livestock to higher ground. Levees at Hartsburg Marion and other towns brace for further rises as highways close and airports reroute flights.
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Highway Department
Cedar City
Henry Sondermeyer
U. S
Callaway County
Jospeh JH. Pack
Pack
Cole County
Wheatfield
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
St. Louis-Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia
Hartsburg
Marion
Capital Drainage District
Jefferson City
Wear’s
Goose
Park
Walnut-McCarty Street
Ware's Creek
Washington
Madison Streets
Missouri Flood Waters Taking Heavy Toll
Heavy rains flood the Missouri river and tributaries across the state. Thousands of acres of bottom land are inundated, interrupting traffic and causing crop, livestock, and property losses. Three deaths are reported as residents evacuate towns along the Big Muddy. Weather forecasters expect clearing soon, reducing further danger.
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Missouri
Louis
Happe
Ann Harding Loses Custody Fight in Guardianship Suit
Los Angeles June 3 Up Ann Harding motion picture star lost the first round in her bid to keep custody of her 6 year old daughter. Superior Judge T Bishop ordered her to prepare a defense to the guardianship suit filed by her former husband Harry C Bannister. Milburn Improving at St Marys Hospital Milburn prominent farmer of the Barnett community is reported improving after four days of treatment at St Marys hospital. Energy from house flies could power radios if harnessed, a curious note ends the clipping.
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Los Angeles
Ann Harding
T. Bishop
Harry C. Bannister
Milburn
Monroe
Barnett
St. Mary’s Hospital
Flood Dead in Western Plains at 128 Across Five States
The western Great Plains tally 128 dead from floods and tornadoes as Red Cross and state officials report damage over $12 million across six states. Nebraska bears the heaviest toll with 86 dead, while Colorado 19, Wyoming 7, Texas 5, Kansas 4, and Missouri 2. High waters flood towns, maroon families, and complicate relief amid limited communications.
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Western Plains
Nebraska
Oxford
Neb
Great Plains
South
Platte
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Republican River
J. M. Power
St. Louis
Red Cross
Here
McCook
Cambridge
Army Engineers
Junction City
Eas
Heintzelman
Seventh Corps
OMalley Arraignment Scheduled in Ill for Tomorrow
Walter Irish O Malley held in the kidnapping of August Luer of Alton Illinois in July 1933 will be arraigned tomorrow in Edwardsville. State's Attorney W L Geers said O Malley arrested in Kansas City last Monday is expected to plead not guilty to the kidnapping charge. Six of his alleged companions remain on sentence for the same case.
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Edwardsville
Walter
O’malley
August Luer
Alton
W. L. Geers
O'Malley
Kansas City
Ork Ae
THREE TA-STATE MINES RE-OPEN
In Joplin Missouri on June 3 1929 two mine tailing mills and one custom mill in the Picker field resumed operations employing about fifty workers. Pickets stood by at all sites but did not interfere with work. The Mope tailing mill started at 7 am with twelve pickets, the pioneer tailing mill began at 8 30 am with few on duty, and the Missouri Milling Company's Lincolnlville mill opened at 9 30 am with twelve pickets. A large picket force gathered south of Baxter Springs but did not open the mill. National Guardsmen were present and a new union of workers monitored the field. A Baxter Springs grocery store is picketed by striking miners showing the union card. the proprietor said he would not complain as business was unaffected. A river clearance incident near Glasgow involved the Bixby craft passing beneath a bridge stacks intact, with limited clearance. The Bixby departed Kansas City and reached Bakers Bend on Saturday night then continued toward Gasconade on the final leg.
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Weather Bureau
Boonville
Hermann
St. Charles
Lexington
Missouri
Mississippi River
St. Louis
St. Francis
Missour
Division
Hannibal
Alexandria
Keokuk
Wyaconda
Canton
Monticello
Jefferson City
Tuscumbia
Brunswick
Clinton
Chillicothe
Grand River
Theatens
K. C
Kansas City
Kaw
Matthew S. Murray
Public Works
Hood
Bluff
Sumner
Spring Hill
Trenton
Medicine Creek
Marshall Marshall
Harry Hodgman
United States
Marshall
Missouri River
Ballew Island
Glasgow
Miami Bend
M.N. Dysart
Missouri Bend
Dalton
Hodgman
Roy Davis
Robinson Bend
Arrow Rock
Fort Brockway
Arrow Rock Island
Joplin
Picker Field
Aul Mining Company
Pioneer
Britt Mining Company
Cardin
Oklo
Missouri Milling Company
Lincolnville
K. O. M. & T. Mining Company
Baxter Springs
Kan
Bakers Bend
Waverly
Gasconade
Morane flood described by operator report
An operator recounts Morane flood effects with homes abandoned and aid sought from Red Cross. The narrative notes boats pulling cattle from submerged barns, a tom cat rescued from water by a tree, and a Tebbetts resident with heart trouble needing a doctor who had to traverse a flood road.
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Red Cross
Tebbetts
Here
Wildes River in Years Days Veteran Pilot
Captain Earp described Wildes River danger as he guided land from Kansas City downriver. The Glasgow railroad bridge proved a barrier as the Bixby barely passed beneath. No swinging spans exist at Glasgow bridges or at Boonville Highway 40. With unclear underbridge clearance, Earp tied the steamboat upstream and walked to Glasgow for measurements.
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Kansas City
Earp
Glasgow
Boonville
Swiss Voters Reject New Deal Aimed at Devaluation
Final returns show Swiss citizens defeating the proposed new deal by 570,302 to 424,033. The government is free to continue defending the franc on a gold basis, boosting the position of gold bloc nations. The plebiscite followed weeks of campaigning and a public educational debate.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Confederacy
Government spending under Hogal year estimate
Washington reports government expenditures for the current year run about 1.5 billion under budget. For the first 11 months to May 31, outlays were 6.470 billion versus 8.581 billion projected for the full year, with income near expectations at 3.337 billion against 3.712 billion. The red ink stands at 3.133 billion, compared with 3.647 billion last year. The note adds that textiles is the nation’s largest allied industry, followed by railroads, utilities, and construction.
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Washington
Treasury
Crisis policy and expansionist plan cited by supporters
A political analysis notes a faction advocating a crisis policy and expansionist stance. Proponents argue the approach will prevent wage and price declines, protect debtor classes, and ensure sufficient subsistence for all citizens, whether employed or unemployed.
Langer appeal rehearing motion filed in St Louis
A rehearing request was filed by A W W Woodcock U S attorney general special assistant to review the U S circuit court of appeals decision reversing the conviction of former North Dakota Governor William Langer for conspiracy to misuse federal relief funds. Co defendants include Oscar J Chaput Frank A Vogel R A Kinzer and Harold McDonald. The five were convicted in federal court and Langer sentenced to 1 1 months and fined 10000 dollars.
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ST. Louis
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
William Langer
North Dakota
A. W. W. Woodcock
United States
Langer
Oscar J. Chaput
Frank A. Vogel
R. A. Kinzer
State Emergency Relief Committee
Harold McDonald
The
Leader
Appeal Over Circuit Ruling On Campaign Contribution Case
The case questions a circuit court ruling from last May 7 that found the evidence insufficient in a federal relief fund related solicitation of political contributions from state workers. The matter centers on alleged improper fundraising tied to federal emergency programs.
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Cision
euzhRh
Kent Riffie Named M D Grad President
Columbia Massachusetts June 3 With election of permanent officers and class exercises University of Missouri graduates of 1935 closed their active college careers. Kent Riffie was elected president and Kenneth Houston, St. Louis, secretary. No vice president chosen. Riffie read a message from retiring president Walter Williams. Ivy and tree planted amid memorial altar for the University.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Kent Riffie
Kenneth Houston
St. Louis
Orazon
Biffie
Walter Williams
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Falls City
Republican
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Ames
Scandia
Hope
Charles
Herman Fuchs
Herman
Benkelman
West End
Walnut and
Miller Streets
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HOGAL
U. S. Attorney
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M. D. Grad
Jcatalina
Munsingwear
Mansco
Weyerhardt
E. High St
Denorsle
Thos. Lawson Price
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W. L. Higer
R. E. Dalemeyer
J. Frank Ramsey
Paul Bosch
Frank Railton
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