Tragic Fire at Cleveland Clinic Hospital Causes Dozens Injured
A devastating fire at the Cleveland Clinic hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, triggered explosions in X ray film storage and released dense bromine gas. Dozens of patients and staff were injured or killed as flames, smoke, and toxic fumes spread, with emergency crews evacuating patients by windows and entering only with gas masks. The disaster overwhelmed the hospital and nearby facilities as investigators and physicians assessed the casualties.
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Cleveland
Chic Hospital
Cleveland, _C
Cleveland Clinic
Heddine
Isa
Polhlcs
Euclid Avenue
93Nd Street
Explosion At Clinic In Cleveland Sinks Dozens
Reported blast and chemical release at the Cleveland Clinic hospital wounded and killed many. Dr. William Engel of Lawrence, a Cleveland Clinic physician, is among those unaccounted as investigators probe whether spontaneous combustion of X ray films triggered a deadly gas and a fireball that swept through the building. Police and fire officials described a chaotic scene with hundreds of patients, staff, and visitors affected, and authorities began examining causes while rescuers transported the injured.
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Parsons
Pital
Shai
Ibegar
Oe Yan
Rolman
Ernest
Ohio
Crile
Cleveland
Hay Veal
Mt.Sianaj Hospital
Carl Helwig Tréati
E. F.'Engel
William, J. Engel
Cleveland ‘Clinic
Amy Fate
Engel
Universit of
Gantam
Emmett
Pott
James P
Flymm
Biremen Todis
Hidlenbrand
Walter Kresg
Harley
Cecelia Gatholi¢ Mink
Holy
Trinity
Joseph Andrews
Max Gross
Anderson
Bhck
Roosinaghe
Senate to recess thirty days amid tariff bill focus
Republican leaders said after a conference with President Hoover that the Senate plans a thirty day recess to let the Senate Finance Committee devote time to the tariff bill and formulate strategy. They estimated three weeks of hearings and one week for drafting, with no forecast on farm bill action.
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Ashington
Watson
Indiana
Hoover
Senate
Interist
Sénate Finance Committee
Capitol, Hill
Graf Zeppelin flight delayed over France to U S
Graf Zeppelin departure for the United States was set for early tomorrow between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. central European time, with plans to cross France omitted later. Dr Hugo Eckener announced France granted flight permission and expected arrival near the American coast by Virginia or D C. Mary Pierce of New York withdrew from the passenger list.
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Friedrichishaféng
United States
von Schillex
Mary Pierce
New York
Hugo Eckener
Berlin
Clarke
U.S. Navy
Lakehurst
M:iu
Hugo Eckner
Kurgarten Hotelli
Loire-or
Cape
Iinistere
Azores
Virginia
District of Columbia
Bekener
France
Friedrichshafen
Frauce
Eckener
Creusat
Touloy
Hell -Paris
Associated Press
Hugo
Foreign, Office
Hvas
Addion
Peper
Farm relief impasse tied to export debenture provision
Washington May 15 AP A Senate House clash over farm relief grows as export debenture provisions split Republicans and Democrats. The Senate bill passed 54 33 with many administration Republicans voting against it. Leaders from both chambers convene to seek a path to conference, while Democrats warn the House faces the bill or the session ends without relief.
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Washinton
Senate
House On Farm
Republican
Epa
Hooverhouse
Watson
Indira
House
Baseball Results Across Leagues Highlight May Day
scattered clippings report a mix of baseball results with the New York team strings the Reds in a 3 2 victory as Swayze and others homered. The Cubs prevail over Braves, while the White Sox and Indians split, and George Murray of Kansas City notches eleventh straight win. also notes about a Kansas Eastern Star session, marriage licenses, and a six story jump incident in Wichita.
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Kansas City
George Murray
Kansas City Blues
Columbus
Murray
Weather outlook shows cold frost likely then warmer
Fragmentary weather note lists northwest region and multiple cities including Dodge City Salina Wichita Hutchinson Coffeyville Topeka and projected frost then warmer conditions with cloudy, outdoor road conditions and fair temps in places like Douglas County.
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Exion
Northiwest Partie
Dodge
Salina
Wichita
Hutchinson
Coffeyville
Topeka
Roigh Dodge
Arkangag City
Pitts
Douglas
Lindbergh Light beacon to crown Palmolive building
A new aerial beacon to rise atop the 37 story Palmolive building is planned the light to be two billion candle power and visible up to 500 miles. Inventor Elmer Sperry promises the beacon in honor of Charles A Lindbergh with possible donation and naming.
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Elmer, Sperry
Sperry
Charles A. Lindberergh
Cleveland
Minnapolis
Omaha
Cuy
Memphis
Pithbergh
Chicago
Streams Go Down as Kansas Flood Eases in May Heat
Floods ease across eastern Kansas as cooler northwest wind drops temperatures by about 20 degrees. Neosho River remains near banks at Parsons and Oswego but is falling at key points. Smoky Hill at Saline peaks then recedes. Larned reports minor flooding from Pawnee Creek with receding water and little crop damage.
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Tobeka
Kansas
Topeka
Saline
Federal Weather Bureau
Neosho
Parsons
Osywego
S.d.flora
Els
Flora Toj
Solomon
Abilene
Marnis
Jaes
Quenemo
jSaling
Kan
Smoky Hill
Salina
Larned
Pawnee Creek
Union needed Action Shields and Board
Buffalo New York May, Dr T T Shields chairman of the board and trustees of Des Moines university won unanimous approval to dismiss President H C Wayman and the entire faculty of the school in a vote conducted before the Baptist Bible Union. Paris May 14 report completes. AP notes Sir Josiah Stamp chief British delegate delivers the long awaited reparations report. The draft details German reservations on annuities plan proposed by Owen D Young and was sent to printers today.
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Buffalo
N. Y
T. T Shields
Des -Moines University
H. C. Wayman
Sehnal
Baptist Bible Union
Paris
Josiah Stamp
Wook
Owen D. Young
Sir Josiah
Hjalmar’ Schach
Drop One Impeachment Charge Against Governor Long
Louisiana state senate votes to drop the first of eight impeachment charges against Governor Huey P. Long but keeps the remaining seven, saying he must seek court relief to halt the impeachment proceedings. The report also notes Kansas events and a Prairie Pipe Line dividend decision with details on payment dates and record dates.
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Baton Rouge
Lay
Louisiana State Senate
Huey
P. Long
reHet
Serate
Dourt
Ottawa Check Visitor Grapo Crashes Merchants
Lawrence reports a visiting con artist, Grapo or Gates, spent a day in Ottawa cashing worthless checks. He bought a Nash car, jewelry, furniture, stove, meals, gas, and hotel stay, then vanished. Merchants hold him responsible for large losses and a warrant for his arrest remains unserved.
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Lawrence
Lnast
Ottawa
Grape
Yes
Gurtis Gates
Grapo
Gates
Dorespy Nental Oil ‘Company
California
Crapo
Levene
Nash
Ottaxe Crapo
Sinclair Retains Post New York Meeting Dividends Declared
Sinclair Oil announces a 25 cent quarterly dividend on common stock at its holders meeting. Directors reaffirm the dividend after a nearly four year lapse, marking a resumption of regular payments. Chairman and officers presented the annual report and noted earnings supported by stock gains and consolidation actions.
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New York
Harry F. Sipeleir
Ferrin
al ' P
Senate
Sinclair Oil Corporation
Mrs Wilbur Pine Named Recreation Board Head
Mrs Wilbur Pine was elected president of the Lawrence Recreation Board at a meeting in city hall this afternoon. The board will oversee the playground program for the year with officers S C Hinshaw as vice president George Wetzel as treasurer and Mrs J R Frink as secretary. Plans for the playground program will be announced tomorrow.
Cantonese Planes Bomb Kwangsi Gunboats Near Canton
Fragmentary report says Cantonese planes bombed two Kwangsi gunboats near Canton amid renewed heavy fighting in the area east of Canton. Isolated Kwangsi troops reportedly advance toward Canton as U S ships Guam and Tulsa relocate to Hong Kong.
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Chin
Reid
Samshui
Artic If
Present - Jeng
Kong
Antonege
U S. S
Guam
Tulsa
Hong Kong
Jury verdict halts damage suit over Victory Junction crash
Ear nest Thene of Kansas City sued Ted Lander of Lander Jewelry State for damages after a collision three miles east of Victory Junction on U S highway 40 last summer. The jury awarded Thene $200 after deliberating about forty minutes, with witnesses detailing the wreck and injuries to Thene and road patrolman Emil Lutz.
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Ear‘nest Thene
Kansas City
Ted Lander
Lander Jewelry State
Victory Junction
U. S. Highway 40
Ict
Ford
Chevrolet
Theno
Thano
Lander
Arry Powers
Wyanette County
Bee RE Droyer
Browne Tan Watlner
B. S. Hoffman
G. Cooper
J. W. Strong
W. C. Joehle
Paul Koehler
Sterling Grutesman
Carl Plambeck
Emil” Lutz
Charles Wilson
Big Springs
Gate
Iman
Highway 40
Wakarusa River Recovers After Rampage Hits Banks
The Wakarusa River surged beyond banks on Saturday night flooding hundreds of acres and washing out roads. By Monday the river had receded, though some damage to crops and bridges remained. Lone Star road near Lawrence was submerged by two feet of water, and culverts and culverts were washed out in several areas.
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Los Angeles
Journal
Wakarusa
E. E
Lone Star Road
Lawrence
Tueblood
Sachem Initiation Delayed at University Next Sunday
The Sachem honor society initiation at the university has been postponed to next Sunday after 7 o'clock due to Chancellor E. H. Poundley’s unavailability. New members will be announced then, weather permitting, on campus north of the Rock Chalk area.
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Sachem
Schjoy Men’s Honor Society
E. H! Oundley
Interest in Vacation Reading Spreads Across Douglas County
Rural pupils in Douglas County show strong interest in the vacation reading program sponsored locally. Mrs. Howard Fees 6 Big Springs presides. Miss Mildred Majon reports twelve in Pleasant Valley. twenty three pupils met to select books. Traveling Library from Topeka secured 54 volumes for the program. Leaders are chosen countywide. rules grant pins and school prizes for best reports.
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Douglas County
Howard Fees
Big Springs
Mildred. Majonex
Pleasant Valley
C. Conn
Traveling ‘Library Association
Topeka
Papils
Echool
Usua
Inclustrescheo
A. Th. Colmart
Ieather
Mane
Colman
Pia
Sehoolahi
In. S.A
Aghahis
Ant. Valley
Glenn
PT. A
Eudora
Lillian Constant
Cnn
War Mothers Net $83 With Carnation Sale
American War Mothers raised $83 from a Carnation Sale at the gate despite bad weather. Two members announced the tally, noting strong support for the effort to aid disabled veterans and their families. Part of the funds stays locally with state headquarters handling the rest. Lawrence chapter plans further campaign actions soon.
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Lawrence
The
American War Mothers
Wisconsin Senate Passes Dry Law Repeal Bill
Madison May 13 Wisconsin's dry law was repealed today as the senate approved the Grabschmidt bill after the assembly earlier backed it. Twenty nine senators voted for repeal while nine opposed sending the measure to Governor Walter J. Kohler for approval.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Senate
Walter J. Kohler
Judges Swarthout in Kansas City for Marion Talley contest
Dean Swarthout of the University School of Fine Arts serves as a judge in the Marion Talley scholarship contest in Kansas City. Lawrence participants include Mary Drenaarlenhaugh Margar and Ta Martin.
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D. M. Swarthout
The
University School of Fine Arts
Kansas City
Mary Et Drenaarlenhaugh
Margarand Ta Martin
Lawrence
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