Memphis Flood Front Guards 1 200 Mile River Line
Memphis and other cities open arms to flood victims as 100000 laborers reinforce levees from Cairo to New Orleans. Refugees pour into Memphis area with 38000 expected, doctors inoculate against disease, and deaths rise across affected states. Neighbors rally as Mississippi crest approaches, with evacuations and relief efforts expanding city capacity.
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Weather forecast for Western region and Virginia
The forecast calls for fair tonight into Saturday with slightly warmer conditions in the northwest portion. Lows around the high 40s to 50s and highs near 60s, with low confidence on exact timing. Strong winds not expected.
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Virginia—Fair Toight
Iain Tome
Aged Couple Killed in Cottage Fire Near Mountain City
Aged man Mr. and Mrs. Drammie Wills died in a frame cottage fire six miles from Mountain City. Neighbors saw the blaze early but could not rescue them. Origin undetermined. Mr. Wills was 54 and his wife 52. They left three children, including son Charles Wills of Johnson County, and two teachers Mrs. Callie Reed of Ashton Tenn and Mrs. Hattie Roberts of Amacariulo Va.
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Senate Backs Civil Service Plan for Postmasters
In Washington on January 25 the Senate weighed a bill to place postmasters under civil service, enabling the postmaster general to appoint permanently without Senate confirmation. The measure would apply to about 14,900 first through third class postmasters and 23,000 fourth class postmasters in small towns, drawing GOP opposition over Democrats' lifelong postmasters and a return to spoils system tactics. Amendments to restore presidential appointments failed, and the bill passed near 7 p.m. before a White House reception.
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Federation Clubs Will Hold Rally in Tennessee Convention
The Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs plans its annual state convention in Chattanooga in April. Eighteen of 24 committee members attended the session led by President Mrs. Wiley Morgan of Knoxville. Principal speakers include Dr Thomas Parvan Jr of Washington surgeon general of the United States, Governor Browning, and Vella Winner of Washington.
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Tennessee Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chattanooga
Wiley Morgan
Knoxville
Thomas Parvan, Jr
Washington
United States
Clavernor Browning
Vella
Driver License Law Presented In Legislature
Nashville dispatch reports a driver license bill outlining strict revocation penalties for violators. It sets license costs, durations, exemptions for farm and military vehicles, and requires exams after six months with mandatory charges sparking revocation rules. The measure requires patrol oversight and records of revocations, suspensions, and accident-related cases.
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Shawnee Fires Seen Aboard Clyde Line Liner
The Clyde Mallory liner Shawnee bound for New York reported a fire in hold No 2 under control as she neared Cape Henry from Jacobsonville. With 507 passengers aboard, she asked ships to stand by but said help was not needed. Weather conditions included a northeast storm between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras as the ship made about 17 knots.
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Republicans Seek Change in Social Security Pension Reform
Republican leaders urge major changes to the Social Security Act with three proposed plans. They want to predate pensions for early retirees, adjust benefit levels, and extend coverage to farmers and domestic workers, while keeping payroll taxes near current levels. They also call for a pay as you go system and a reserve fund to be avoided, arguing it risks debt and delayed tax changes.
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City's Flood Area Contributions Total Nearly $11,000
Kingsport today reported its contributions for flood victims surpassing previous totals. Funds poured into Red Cross channels as local drives continued, with Eastman adding 3500 and combined city collections nearing 11,000 by noon. Substations rally in the Mission Valley area as relief patterns expand.
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Oain Valley
Memphis
Misioni
Unsung Heroes Save Lives of 1,000 Sick and Injured
A flood near Louisville overwhelmed the city with 500 patients in the hospital and refugees flooding Preston and Chestnut streets. Doctors, nurses, and volunteers worked five days amid rising waters to shelter and stabilize the injured, while a makeshift refuge center saved many lives. The flood, near the river, left the new annex unused and the city reshaped by the disaster.
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Louisville
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Dale
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Chestnut Streets
Chestnut Street
Seelon
Harpers
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Funds Increase In Flood Relief
Donation total rises as relief efforts expand. A daily report records 1442.30 dollars donated today to flood relief, highlighting ongoing community support and fundraising momentum.
McKellar Presses TVA Pooling Clash With Morgan
Tennessee Senator Kenneth McKellar urged Chairman Arthur Morgan to resign if he is cold on TVA pool power. He sided with TVA director Lilienthal, arguing pooling with private firms would betray the TVA plan and unchain a powerful private monopoly. McKellar warned that pooling could strip the government of strength and urged the issue not be considered, citing congressional limits and constitutional questions.
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Flood Drains Grip on Louisville After Massive Ohio Flood
Louisville faced a drowning and disease risk as the Ohio River receded from a record crest of 57 1, speanding to a peak that destroyed $100,000,000 in property and left an undetermined number dead. Authorities warned of ongoing danger from floodwaters, with prisoners kept in place and fugitives scattered hundreds of miles away. Dr Hugh Rodman Leavelle estimated flood deaths at 900 four days earlier, while officials probe the full extent of fatalities.
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Kentucky
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Flood Crest Forces Valley Refugees As River Rises
Reports from East Arkansas describe livestock sellers taking losses as buyers push fears of levee breaks. Refugees shift to inland cities with trains carrying the homeless to Birmingham Chattanooga and Jackson. Coast guard crews monitor breaks while shovels and sandbags fortify the vast levee system from Cairo south toward Memphis.
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Mississippi
C. B H. Brown
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Ark
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Crittenden County
Birmingham
Chattanooga
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Tenn
Laborers Occupy Governor Murphy's Office
A delegation of 25 General Motors workers held a three hour sit down in Governor Frank Murphy's Lansing office after he refused to use troops to move union strikers from Flint. Murphy warned the activity could be curbed if provocation continued and said doors would be closed. The sit in ended with no violence as Murphy announced possible developments and planned to notify Detroit.
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Solo
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Meanest CTPCEA Gieat ME Gy Mrs Pivangeline Fahey
Mrs Pivangeline Fahey, principal of a elementary school, is mentioned amid 11 candidates for a playful title. The text notes small cash prizes and pupil teacher clues tied to a local contest.
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Pivangeline Fahey
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