Red Cross Doubles Relief Effort As Flood Recedes
In Memphis the Red Cross doubles relief for Mississippi Valley flood victims. It plans to ship 360 tons of livestock feed to Greenville and Stop's Landing while continuing to supply 300 tons to Greenville. Como refugees return north and south as water recedes, with centers at risk and transport limited.
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Protests challenge West Virginia student election
Morgantown May 12 A protest against the West Virginia student council election alleges 106 votes were cast in the college of medicine where only 93 students are registered. Stephen K Vaught of Point Pleasant, defeated for president, is the petitioner.
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W. Va
College of Medicine
Stephen K. Vaught
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Levees Hold on Sugar Bowl Flood Threat
New Orleans May 22 flood scene as Bayou des Gla s levees hold under rising back water. Residents and workers stack sandbags to reinforce the dyke between Bordelonville and Sarto while Baton Rouge declares flood relief ready. An army of engineers fears a crevasse may occur before nightfall if waters crest. Livestock rescues and evacuations continue as 1 000 men remain on duty to battle the danger.
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Bayou Des Glasses
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Explosion claims five and injures forty in Texas drug store blast
A two story building in Dalous Texas collapsed after an explosion as firemen battled a blaze in a drug store. More than 40 people were injured, including several in critical condition. Fire captain W Henry Lee died, with four other firemen injured. Victims include Mrs Christina L Cour and business owners W D Hill and O D Allen among others. The blast followed a gasoline flare and flying debris shattered windows across blocks. (Continued on page four)
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Daluas
Texas
Metropolis Lodge
W. Henry Lee
Christina L. Cour
Rebels suffer heavy losses in two clashes in Jalisco
In Mexico City reports to President Calles say more than 100 rebels were killed in two combats with federal forces at Rhineon del Moline and San Jose de La Paz, Jalisco. The war minister Amarox sent the update last night. A seaplane believed to be Francesco de Pinedo's flew over Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington, NC, at 11:10 AM en route from Philadelphia to Charleston.
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Rhineon del Moline
San Jose de la Paz
Jalisco
Calles
Amarox
Longest Lincoln Manuscript Unearthed in Illinois Village
In Lincoln Illinois May 12 a claim surfaces of the longest preserved Lincoln manuscript. The item comes from Col. Robert B. Latham’s papers and includes a famous 1856 sectionalism speech. Will Latham displayed the document, valued at thousands, with buyers including Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller seeking possession.
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Illinois
de Ilinois
Robert B. Latham
Buchanan
Freemont
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Latham Place
Latham
Henry Ford
John D. Rockefeller
French Airmen Carry On With Renewed Hope
New Foundland reports a distant sound of an airplane near Harbor Grace as search efforts for Nungesser and Colt continue. Lindbergh, fresh from San Diego, prepares for a Paris flight amid France’s anti sentiment and ongoing Atlantic vigil by U.S. vessels and coastguard.
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New Foundland
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Navy Department
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United States
Atlantic
Los Angeles
New York
Charles Lindberg
Missouri National Guard
St. Louis
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Curtis Field
L. L
Colt
New Fourtland
Paris
Columbia
Weather Summary For Virginia And Tennessee
The report notes fair conditions in Virginia and Tennessee tonight and Friday. Virginia will see cooler tonight with a slow rise in temperature by Friday, while Tennessee remains fair with increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions Friday. Station data show yesterday's high 74, low 58, with rainfall 0.1 inch. figures mirror the prior year.
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Tennessee
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C. L. Bunn
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Joker of Late Bills Uncovered in Tennessee
In Nashville on May 12 AP reports the first joker among recent local bills, from Humphreys county, sought 10 000 from the state tobacco tax to cover a school debt in McEwen. Education Commissioner Harned refused mandamus to authorize payment, noting the McEwen high school bonds issued to cover a 35 000 building cost with 25 000 bonds.
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Nashville
Tenn
65Th General Assembly
Humphreys County
McEwen
Marghree
Education
P. Il. Harned
Aviators Plan Start Tonight for Nonstop Paris Flight
Bellanca plane Columbia prepared for perilous ocean hop from Mineola as Lloyd W Bertaud and Clarence Du Chamberlain set to depart tonight or tomorrow morning. Takeoff time hinges on afternoon weather report due at 4.
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Italian Flier Pinedo Reaches Charleston During Voyage
Commander Francesco de Pinedo arrives in Charleston after a journey from Philadelphia, completing the leg in 6 hours and 35 minutes as part of his four continent air voyage.
Soviet Headquarters at London Raided
London May 12 Police today raided Arcos House, the headquarters of the Soviet trade delegation in London. The Soviet embassy reported the building was in police hands with no arrests known at embassy time. The head of the delegation is M. Kainehuk, attending the Geneva conference.
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Tennessee health workers and glass plant expansion in flood area
Nashville reports four field workers aiding flood relief and a 21 million capsule quinine shipment to Lake County health officials. Blue Ridge Glass Corp begins rough and ribbed glass production in Kingsport, with 60 to 70 workers initially, expanding to full operation by July.
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Hugh J . A S. Cummings
Emin
Nashville
Tenn
Hugh §. Cumming
Mississippi
E. L. Bishop
Tennessee
Federal Health Service
Washington
Bishop
State
State Department
R. W. Griffin
Lake County
Blue Ridge Glass Corporation
F. Shertersey
Kingsport Brick Corporation
Shetterley
Bluff City Holds City Election
Official returns of Bluff City city election were announced by the Sullivan County election commission. Top vote getters in the aldermanic race were C. N. Eudes 70 T. K. Griffith 120 A. E. Harkleroad 126 J. P. Prater 75 F. L. Tucker 86 C. B. E. Worley 132. Three arrested on arson in Pelham county linked to liquor cases as deputies pursued leads from a burned barn. R. L. Phipps and his son released on bond while Albert Knox alias Watkins remained jailed.
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Times
Bluff City
Tenn
Sullivan County Election Commission
O. L. Jones
R. A. Swadley
W., P. Flora
C. N. Eudes
T. K. Griffith
A. E. Harkleroad
Nashville
Pelham County
Pelham
Mike Conroy
E. L Mitchell
R. L. Phipps
Albert Knox
Watkins
Phipps
Knox
Mitchell
Voters Allowed Short Time for Registering
Kingsport voters may register until 9 o clock this evening to be eligible for the June 4 municipal election and for later elections. Officials say even those who have registered before must register during this period. Apathy among local voters is noted as registration books at City Hall stay open until 9 p.m.
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