Red Cross Flood Relief Appeal Hits Milestone in Ouachita Parish
Ouachita parish responds to flood relief plea with Red Cross seeking at least ten million dollars. Local fund has passed 2500 dollars and aims for 3000 by tomorrow as donations pour in to support feeding shelter and aid for thousands of refugees. The list shows many individual and business contributors totaling 2639.64 so far.
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Galveston
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Blonde Widow Quizzed In Murder Trial Under Stress
Ruth Snyder endures hours of cross examination in the murder case against her and Henry Judd Gray. Prosecutors reveal six insurance premiums paid by Snyder and questions about the insurance checks and a supplementary ledger kept by Mrs. Snyder. The defense objects to evidence as the trial continues.
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New York
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Henry Judd Gray
Proessel
Snyder
Advertisers Reflect Mississippi Flood in New Orleans Notices
New Orleans ads show flood impact with boat supply houses insurers and levee bag vendors promising fast service and readiness. Businesses tout emergency support and daily excursion trips to nearby resorts as flood fears heighten.
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New Oleans
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Arkansas and Yazoo Rivers Still Spread Across Delta
The Arkansas and Yazoo rivers flood the upper valley as the Mississippi drives floodwater into the lower delta. Levees crumble near Yazoo City while refugee camps grow at Yazoo City and Eden. Three more deaths in Arkansas raise the flood toll past one hundred.
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Arkansas River Flooding Sweeps Through Northeast Louisiana
Water from Arkansas levee breaks advances south from the Louisiana border flooding the northeast region. Refugee camps rise at Delhi with 200 tents and 2 000 to 3 000 people expected. evacuees move from lowlands as Bastrop and Rayville report rising Bayous and closed highways.
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Refugee Camp Opened West of River Amid Flood Rescue Efforts
Rescue work continues as fortifications progress and flood victims are moved. A refugee camp opposite McMillan's property on the Dixie Overland highway will house evacuees with 500 tents and 1,000 blankets. Robert Prophit appointed to run the camp, with support from the service company and Roy Scouts. A carload of groceries from Mobile Kiwanis arrives for camp use. Dr. Clay Edwards leads sanitation efforts, with Dr. Oscar Dowling offering state health board help. Earlier, locals including G B Cooley, Fred Stovall, Charles Hull and Barney Oakland assisted in removing people and cattle. Oakland scouted by air for marooned individuals.
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Mobile
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State Board of Health
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Charles Hull
Barney Oakland
Jadwin Sees New Orleans Safe From Floods
Associated Press reports Major General Edgar Jadwin says New Orleans should remain safe from the flood unless an unforeseen event occurs. He notes a levee break could lower the water by about 18 feet within five days and relieve up to 2 1/2 feet, with the crest not exceeding two feet above the current level.
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Rayville
News-Star
George Wesley Smith
Smith
Sears
Associated Preas
Washington
New Orleans
Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineers
Davis
Jadwin
Vicksburg
New Rleans
Line South to Vidalia in Battle
City reports urgent need for workers and materials to meet rising demand. Officials warn shortages could slow development projects targeting Vidalia. Local firms urge rapid hiring and supply delivery to sustain momentum.
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Vidalia
Levee Battle Near Vidalia as Mississippi Flood Tests Dykes
Report cites ongoing fight to hold back rising flood along the Mississippi from Jetta Point to Vidalia. Tallulah levee board says no breaks yet on Louisiana side though rising waters strain materials and crews. Weather aids corrections as new breach fears arise south of Vidalia. cresting river affects Vidalia CGA and safety near Vicksburg.
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Jetta Point
Vidalia
News-Star
Tallulah
Louisiana
Vicksburg
Notice to River Masters on Quachita Warns Slow Down
Waning issued to masters and pilots of all craft on the Quachita river where protection works are delistructed. Slow down on signal from guards in charge of proto to avoid wash. Violators will be reported to the District Attorney for Federal action. Major John C. H. Lee, U. S. District Engineer.
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John C. H. Lee
U. S
IWIN CITIES SEE GREAT FIGHT TO MAINTAIN LEVEES
Desperate weekend flood battle as 2000 workers defend Twin Cities from river overflows. Sack levees rise from Layton Place to Louisiana Training Institute along Grand Street, blocking the surge and protecting the Monroe waterfront.
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