Storm devastates Brownsville area in Texas hurricane
A fierce tropical hurricane struck southwest Texas causing at least 13 deaths and widespread destruction in Brownsville and Harlingen. Reports cite hundreds injured, tens of thousands homeless, and property losses estimated in the millions as utilities and communications collapsed. Relief efforts move to assist victims.
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Ednaurg
Tex
Texas
W.R Marler
Brownasple
Ams
Edinburg
Ten
Rua Grande Valley
Brownsville
Harlingen
Jack Fowler
Brownsvile
McAden
Almast
Kings Wood
Brownsciie
Hargingen
San Regia
Omice Busigings
Amy Possibe
Gesia
Hans Ceteren
Georgia
Stuart
Lond
Camp Pre
Clitus Groves
JF. Reed
Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commisson
Harry Hope Kina
Ttes
Hitute
Miriam A Perguson
Austin
Rebef
Seni
Washington
Red Cross
Atlantic Coast State
Florida
Gulf
National Organization
Albert Evans
Rellut
Red Cioas
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Ford raises daily wages for some plant workers
Debbom reports an upward wage revision at Ford Motor Company increasing daily pay for certain employes to 480. Rumors of the increase circulated before Ford officials confirmed the move as wage adjustments proceed. Washington awaits details as administration officials estimate trade charter formations could affect about ten million workers.
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Debbom
Ford Motor Company
Henry Pord
NRA
Ford
Roosevelt urges bankers to expand credit under NRA act
President Roosevelt told 5000 bankers that normal credit must be restored to aid industry and commerce under the National Recovery Act. Officials urged banks to extend elastic credit, while preparations for a master code for retailers and nine construction divisions proceed ahead of tomorrow’s hearings.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bankers of America
American Bankers’ Association
Eugene R Black
Federal Reserve Board
Jesse H Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bisck
Henry Pord
Asther
Cuban Army Seizes Power In Swift Cuba Coup
Havana reports say enlisted men in Cuba's army and navy seized control replacing President Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. The revolutionary junta formed a provisional government as officers were jailed and civil authorities replaced. US naval units in Cuban ports were poised, with Roosevelt's administration monitoring the situation.
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Associated Press
Havana
Cuba
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
de Cespedes
Voffice
Rad
Cuban
Sturdevant
Santiago
McFarland
Admnistration
Saumoer Welles
Army
State Department
Wee Frank
Gas tax gains in Maryland for August show rise over 1932
State Comptroller reports August gas tax revenue of 700 676 dollars, up from 683 704 in August 1932 and 724 994 in August 1931. Eleven month totals reach 11 841 673 dollars, with prior year totals near 1 284 56 and 6 930 873 in 1931.
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Baltimore
State Comptroller
Annapolis
Tragic Erie R R Crash Kills and Wounds Dozens
A milk train collision near Binghamton New York causes the rear coaches of an Erie passenger train to be hurled into the air. At least 14 dead and more than 100 injured as hospital crews struggle to identify victims amid mangled bodies and shattered dishes. The milk train driver says he did not see the red signal before braking too late.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Erie
Fer
Hornell
Hoboken
Vermont Repeals Eighteenth Amendment By Voter Margin
Vermont votes to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and becomes the 25th state to oppose Prohibition. In 248 towns tallied, repeal edges 41,279 to 20,572, signaling a shift away from nationwide alcohol ban.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Green Mountain
Oil talk explains gasoline changes for better engines
Kerchesal district manager of Stannard Oil Company Frederick addresses Kiwanis Club on octane, hydrogenation, and refining. He notes gasoline evolved in four decades to help engines achieve higher speeds and better performance. James H. H. presided and announced volunteers for an upcoming employers’ canvass as California beekeepers yield 19 525 pounds of honey.
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Pleum
Kerchesal
Stannard Oi Company
New Jr
Frederick
Wie Kiwanis Ch
Toe Frans Scot
Kercheval
Ham M. Storm
James H. H
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Suohorttsy County
Edna
Louis Pranklin
Richard Wells
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Brunswick
Harry, R Mace
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