Detroit Flood Triggers Mass Evacuations After Dam Break
Dozens of families flee as Ford Motor Company Mat Rock plant dam bursts releasing millions of gallons of water into the Ituron River valley between Flat Rock and Lake Erie. Authorities report five thousand acres flooded with water up to twelve feet deep in places. no deaths reported yet despite widespread inundation. Troopers and rescue boats aid residents as bridges are submerged and rail traffic continues below the high water.
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Detroit
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Ituron River
Lake Erie
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Mat Rock
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Michigan Central
Toledo
Shore Line
Van dervelit Asked to Form New Belgian Ministry
Brussels reports Enile Van dervelit a Socialist tender and former Minister of Justices was summoned by King Albert to form a cabinet after Premier Chenals resigned on April 5. Weiderveldt agreed to lead the task.
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Brussels
Enile Vandervelit
Albert
Chenals
Whh
Weiderveldt
Fifty speeches yet to be made on the budget
Ottawa reports the budget debate as the house of commons continues since March 24 with about fifty more speeches anticipated. Fifteen Progressive and fifteen Conservative members have indicated they will speak, while government members are understood to have around 15 or 20 ready to address the budget, delaying conclusion into late April.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Progressive Party
Luinher
Prisoner Found With Denatured Alcohol In Socks
In Santtie on April 14 prison guards disrupted a delivery at the city jail. Nick Harris claimed good meals and exercise explain his swelling calves. An examination found a pint of denatured alcohol in each sock. Harris confessed to aiding free prisoners and contributing to a fund to buy alcohol.
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Nick Harris
Harris
Oil Indications Promising At Wainwright No. 3 Well
Edmonton reports indicate No. 3 B P well at Wainwright shows promising oil indications with sands described as the best yet tapped in the field. T Sugars of British Petroleum says the new sand is superior and tests suggest higher oil content than No 4 well. Plans call for rapid workups, water service for No 5, and No 2 supplying fuel for development.
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Edmonton
B.P
Wainwright
T. Sugars
British Petroleum Company
No. 2
Edmonton man killed during Blackburn visit in England
Joseph Peacock of Edmonton Alberta, 56, visiting Blackburn England, stepped into the road to view his old home. A motorcycle rider appeared as he crossed, striking and killing Peacock who was in a friend’s car en route to a residence.
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J. Peacock
Edmonton
Blackburn
London
Joseph Peacock
Alberta
Lancashire
Canada
Ponecock
Baboon Breaks From New York Monkey House
In New York on April 14 Joe the baboon unleashed a six hour siege at the Central Park Zoo. He repelled keepers and police reserves by force of 90 pounds of fury and finally was shot dead as he prepared to leap from a window. The escape drew a large crowd and caused a chaotic stampede at the park.
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New York
Joe
Fifth Avenue
Planes to be shipped by air from Roosevelt Field
A local firm plans to move two baby grand pianos from Roosevelt Field Long Island to Washington by air. The flight is scheduled for Thursday and the instruments are securely lashed in the aircraft cabin.
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Long Island
Washington
New York
Roosevelt Field
Wild Finctuiting Figures Stir Winnipeg Markets
The April Winnipeg cash wheat market opened weak with inactivity across grains and flax. No acceptances were reported for the United Kingdom or Europe as cables note Argentine wheat preferred at a discount to Manitoba prices.
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United Kingdom
Manitoba
Dhemand
Betrothal of Prince of Wales to Princess Martha Hinted
London gossip says the Prince of Wales will wed Princess Martha niece of the Swedish king after the heir returns from a 26000 mile tour of South Africa and South America. The match was said to have been discussed last Christmas during the king and queen of Sweden's England visit. Princess Martha was born March 28 1901 in Stockholm. She is the second daughter of Prince Oscar Charles Guillaume duke of Vestrogothle, a brother of King Gustav V. Martha has an older sister Princess Margaret born 1899 a younger sister Princess Astrid born 1905 and a brother Prince Charles born 1911.
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Martha
Sweden
South Africa
South America
London
England
Stockholm
Martha Sophie Louise Dagmar Thyra
Oscar Charles Guillaume
Vestrogothle
Gustav V
Margaret
Astrid
Prince Charles
Wage settlement talks progress at Nova Scotia conference
Halifax Nova Scotia April 14 progress toward settling the wage dispute between the Meltish Empire Stee Corporation and its 12000 miners was reported at a Province Building conference. Attendees included Vice President J E Melling of the company and Unitoyyatine WY workers led by International President Colin L Lewis. Adjournment followed around 1 30 with plans to reconvene at 2 30.
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Halifax
Novy
Meltish Empire Stee Corporation
J. E. Melling
Alleged murderess saved from lynching in French village
Antoinette Scierri, accused of poisoning multiple residents in Saint Gilles, was imprisoned after police say she confessed to killing three people she cared for and named an accomplice. Authorities note a pattern of deaths amid similar cases, while Scierri denies involvement and claims she was framed.
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Mme. Gouin
Mile. Sclerrl
Priove
Lachappeles
Rossignol
Gire
Mile Selerri
Hom
Lachapellee
Regignol
Nimes
France
Saint Gilles
Antoinette Scierri
Rogan Lee Gire
Misc
Saint Ilies
Sha
Mile
Seierri
Rosignol
Milt
Selerii
Mile. Sclerr
Mme. Martins
Mme. Boyer
Martin
Boyer
Mle
Seterri
Seter
Columie
Duke of Devonshire's Health Worsens Amid Stroke Fears
Watertown Ireland April 14 The condition of the Duke of Devonshire former Governor General of Canada after a stroke on Sunday continues to cause anxiety though improving. His eldest son Jon has arrived at the bedside with doctors from Lismore Dungarvan and Cork in attendance.
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Watertown
Ireland
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Parayss
Aduke
Jon
Las
Lismore
Dungarvan
Cork
Attendanes
Canadian Canoeist Smythe Arrives After Channel Crossing
Genoa reports Canadian canoeist George H. C Smythe set out last August for a paddling voyage to Savon for repairs and has arrived March 26. He paddled from Dover across the Channel and through France, facing rough weather near Marseilles and a thirty day wait before final leg completion.
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Genoa
George
H. C Smythe
Fiy Scottia
Savon
Accord ‘Smythe
Dover
Channel
France
Marseilles
Singte
Rome
Briand faces Socialist stand in French government crisis
Paris reports M Briand plans to form a cabinet but Socialists refuse to participate. President Doumergue may consult Painlevé as Briand weighs his chances and a Renault led alliance is rumored for a future ministry. The crisis enters its fourth day with key decisions expected from Socialist leaders.
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Doumergue
Paul Painleve
Chamber
Painleve
Senate
Paris
M. Briand
Elysee Palac
National Coun
Socialist Party
Bata
Champ of Deputies
Briand
Organi Ly M. Briand
Dowmergue
Paul Painieve
M. Painieve
Rene Renault
Genate
Herriott
Bristol
Seventire
M. Patnleve
Values His Drink At a High Price
A San Francisco baker Jacob Jung filed a suit yesterday to recover one drink of whiskey seized by a policeman without warrants. He named District Attorney Matthew Brady and Chief of Police Daniel O'Brien as defendants and seeks $299 in damages.
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San Francisco
Jacob Jung
Matthew Brady
Dafiel O’brien
Jung
Hig
Tourists killed and 23 injured near Konlystom fortress
Berlin reports three members of a party of tourists were killed and 23 injured when Holhtolug attacked near the Konlystom fortress close to Dred-Den today. The incident occurred during the visit to the fortress.
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Berlin
Holhtolug
Konlystom
Dred- den
Uncertain 1920s Report on Mrs. Clintock Death Under Coroner Review
A coroner heard a late 19th century style report citing traces of mercury and mildehyde in Mrs. Clintock’s organs. The physician suggested possible medicinal reasons for the substances while noting uncertainties about the deceased’s age and the case details.
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Whlengey
Agrie
Jimi Ne Clintock
William 2D
Oscay
MacNally
Burt
Cabinet meeting opens with ministers in Ottawa
The April 14 session in Ottawa saw Prime Minister King leading the first cabinet meeting after a brief absence in the south. A large ministerial attendance included Hon. GP, minister of railways, who appeared despite some on holiday and others who remained out of town.
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Ottawa
Premer
Mike King
Kiwanis Club Holds Civic Finance Meeting
Kiwanis Club members, led by J A King, discussed a comprehensive review of committee reports. S A Wallace acted as chair as plans were outlined for events on April 24 and 25 and for upcoming Police Point work next week.
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Dlon
S. A. Wallace
Itr
Police Point
Nuce
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