Improvement In Crops Noted Across Missouri Despite Dry Spots
A United States Weather Bureau report from Columbia Missouri notes crops show marked improvement across Missouri with warmth sunshine and rains boosting growth. The report cites last week about 10 degrees warmer than normal 75 percent sunshine and rainfall at 65 percent of normal though southeastern areas remain dry. Corn planting advances to the northern border with replanting rare cotton planted but not yet up much. Apple orchards damaged by late April cold with some Greene county losses and stray berries needing rain east of Greene toward Lawrence counties.
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Missouri
United States Weather Bureau
Greene County
Lawrence County
Tornado Toll Reported Across Texas and Oklahoma
Tornado damages and casualties flood in from multiple Texas counties with 66 killed in the Texan storms. Teachers Lois Rogers and Millie Yarbrough praised for guiding 75 frightened schoolchildren to safety as the building collapsed. Kansas City reports flood threats easing with relief under way in affected Kansas and Missouri towns.
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Kansas City
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Stephens
Comanche
Mother shoots seven children then ends her life in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio a mother identified as Mrs. Geller, 44, killed seven of her children ages 3 to 10 and then shot herself. Neighbors heard screams. a surviving teen, Mildred Geller, 18, and others are named among the victims. The motive appears tied to fear over her husband Tegro’s penitentiary status and financial distress.
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Columbus
th_ el Geller
Mildred
Alice
Alan Yeldem
Wayne Yelden
Complaints Heard Against Liberty Trust and Gould Real Estate
Kansas City May 7 The Jackson county grand jury heard complaints against Liberty Trust Company of Kansas City and the George A Gould Real Estate Company of Independence Mo The trust company headed by Forrest Cochran was closed by the State Banking Department Weeks ago F M Weaver auditor testified representing the Women s Christian Association said to be heavy losers in the failure Fifteen witnesses were prepared to testify R F Warman assistant prosecutor said they had lost 554000 in the real estate firm s closing Jay M Gould son of George M Gould head of the company disappeared two weeks ago Education in Spain has shown growth Five thousand new schools have opened in the country during the past year.
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Kansas City
Jackson County
Grand Jury
Liberty Trust Company
George A. Gould Real Estate Company
Independence
Forrest. Cochran
State Banking Department
F. M. Weaver
Women’s Christian Association
R. F. Warman
Jay M. Gould
George M. Gould
Vocational Guidance Urges Service Over Money
Lincoln University hears W. W. Gibbany, statistician, advise students to choose vocations by service to society rather than earnings. He warns against blind entry into fields and urges assessing personal fitness, supply and demand, and preparation before selecting a career.
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Lincoln University
W. W. Gibbany
State Department of Education
Gibbony
Gibbany
North St. Louis Merchant Kidnapped For Ransom
Jacob Godlove a 62 year old north St. Louis dry goods store owner was kidnapped Monday night and held for 20000 dollars ransom. Police 15 detectives pursued leads after a trap set at the son’s shop failed to capture suspects. His wife and business partner died recently leaving him alone in the family residence.
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ST. Louis
Jacob Godlove
North St. Louis
Godlove
Marie Brockrneten
Ralph A. Godlove
Market Recovers Partially as Returns to Profit Taking Endures
The New York stock market showed fluctuating price trends with a mix of gains and heavy profit taking after a recent upheaval. Dealers reported abundant funds, renewed optimism midday, and renewed selling pressure as the day progressed, while steel prices remained soft and freight loading rose modestly versus a year earlier.
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Claude A
New York
O Day
Tremor Devastates Rangoon After Burma Earthquake
May 7 Rangoon Burma reports 400 killed in Pegu and over 200 killed or injured in Rangoon as authorities tally casualties. Rioting erupts with Indians targeted after the quake and Shwe-Maw-Daw Pagoda sustains damage though police and troops restore order.
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Rangoon
Burma
India
Pegu
Mahatma Gandhi
Vocation Defined as Call to Serve Society
The speaker contrasts those who pursue money with true vocations, stating that a vocation is a calling to serve the best interests of society and to remember those who have contributed for mankind.
Tidal wave and quake wreak partial havoc in Burma
A major earthquake damaged Rangoon and neighboring areas with a 1.2 million dollar value of losses. Rescue teams report 50 dead, 204 injured as tremors and a rushing tidal wave along the Rangoon River flash over the city. Fires destroyed the market area and few buildings survived in Pegu.
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Rangoon
Pegu
Market Place
Champion Spark Plugs Boost Car Performance Ad
Dorsey W. Musick promotes improving vehicle performance by installing a complete new set of Champion Spark Plugs for customers. The message emphasizes immediate service to enhance engine efficiency and power.
Theatre Collapse Buries Natives During Showing
A motion picture theater collapsed during a screening, burying a large number of native people. Rescue teams work through the wreckage as authorities investigate the tragedy and assess casualties.
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