Flood Drowns 150000 as Yellow River Dikes Break
Japanese authorities report 150,000 Chinese civilians drowned by Yellow river flood in northern Henan, with Chungmow area worst hit. Dikes at three main points broken, Chungmow city under three feet of water, villages inundated, engineers work to repair amid fire from Chinese troops. Veterans fear catastrophe as water rushes into the Iow plains. Kaifeng distant towns report rising flood depths. Continued in next column.
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Fraternity House Fire Kills Michigan Student in Ann Arbor
Flames engulfed the Alpha Rho Chi house at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor killing Richard A. Polland a 28 year old senior in architecture. Nine others escaped as fire destroyed the roof and third floor with Polland succumbing to burns and smoke. Fraternity president Frank A White and others woke residents and led escapes but Polland could not be saved.
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Alpha Rho Chi
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Buffalo
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James E. Mitchell
Jackson
Herbert Johnson
Mitchell
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Rebels Push Inland as Castellon Falls in Spain Drive
Spanish insurgents push five miles south of Castellon de la Plana to the Mijares river as government defenses fall back. Refugees crowd Valencia while insurgent columns press toward the capital along the Sagunto Teruel corridor. Castellon’s fall, captured Grao de Castellon, and the center siege mark a pivotal stage in Franco forces’ campaign on Valencia.
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Grao
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Fleeng
Favorable Senate Action Forecast on Railway Loans
Washington reports the Senate Banking and Currency Committee plans to favorably report a bill liberalizing government railroad loans. President Roosevelt reportedly had no objections and Senate action is forecast. The measure would waive current ICC certification for reorganization needs and expand RFC financing with looser collateral rules.
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Kentucky
White House
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Evans Denies Intention To Mislead Jury In Wisconsin Trial
Municipal Judge David M. Evans testifies in Waukesha that he did not intend to mislead the county grand jury about a slot machine. He explains the machine never being out for illegal use and recalls Vogt fixing and relocating the device at a tavern. Prosecution rests after officers confirm the machine was confiscated months earlier.
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Sheriff's Department
Wis
Jesse Earle
David M. Evans
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Evans
Richard J. McCauley
Milwaukee
McCauley
Anton Vogt
Brookfield Township
Vogt
Highway 59
Roland Steinle
Father and Son Trapped in Mine Near Ashland Pa
Rescue workers tunneled around a rock fall to reach Peter Shin skowsky 48 and his 17 year old son Peter Jr 50 feet below the surface after a cave in at a mountain coal mine near Ashland Pa Mine foreman John Craney said the hole location was known and hoped the two would be reached late today The father had talked with rescue crews yesterday reporting both were safe though the son was hysterical.
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Peter Shinskowsky
Peter Jr
John Craney
Centralia Collieries Company
Shinskowsky
Supreme Court Delays Decisions Until Next Monday
The Supreme Court plans to reserve decisions until Monday after meeting Thursday to admit Marquette University law students to the state bar and next Monday to admit University of Wisconsin law candidates.
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Madison
Marquette University
State Bar
University of Wisconsin
Senate probes election fund use in WPA politics
Washington reports the senate audit committee began a bid to learn if federal or state funds are used to influence elections. It urged a Campaign investigating committee led by Sen Sheppard to probe WPA efforts and sought to raise funding from 30000 to 40000 dollars. Independent efforts by Sen King aim to form a WPA inquiry before adjournment.
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Senate Audit Committee
Senate
Sheppard
Texas
Serrator Tydings
Maryland
WPA
King
Utah
Wheeler
Montana
Prince and Bride Leave Milwaukee for West Coast Honeymoon
Prince Lewis Ferdinand of Hohenzollern and Grand Duchess Kaira of Romanov depart Milwaukee after a brief stay on their way to the west coast. The couple are on a short honeymoon and travel in a word hour window.
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Kaira
House of Romanov
Stiffer Sentence For Duncan Is Asked by Steffes
District Attorney Herbert J. Steffes seeks a writ of mandamus from the Wisconsin Supreme Court to compel Circuit Judge G. N. Risjord to resentence Thomas M. Duncan, former governor's secretary, on a first degree manslaughter charge. A first degree verdict was returned but a lesser term was imposed, prompting Steffes to pursue action to secure a five to ten year term in Waupun state prison.
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Supreme Court
Risjord
Madison
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Herbert J. Steffes
G. N. Risjord
Thomas F. Duncan
Mibwaukee
Gurrick N. Risjord
Thomas M. Duncan
Duncan Ruidty
Henry F. Schuette
West Allis
Weather in Wisconsin Outlook and Temperatures
A weather summary notes chances of showers tonight with warmer trends in most regions. Extreme west and extreme southeast see varied temperatures, while the northeast stays cooler. Northwestern divisions show cooler spells Wednesday. Record highs in Milwaukee and surrounding areas near 96 were reported recently with notable rainfall and wind patterns observed.
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Modena
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Rie
Buckman Trid Enroute To State Prison
Milwaukee news note reports Louis C. George Edgar C Holt and 8 Buckman & Co executives leave Madison by car for Waupun state prison to begin terms of one to three years for selling unregistered securities. Barton Buckman starts term by ambulance. Buckman lost a two week stay appeal in Judge Walter Schinz court citing health needs.
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Milwaukee
Louis C. George
Edgar C. Holt
Madison
8. E. Buckman & Co
Waupun State Prison
Frank Callan
Barton E Buckman
Buckman
Walter Schinz
George and
Holt
Judah Schinz
M'GALL ENTERS TWO PLEAS IN CASH CASE
Miami defendant Frankhr yer McCall pleaded guilty to kidnapping Jimm Cath charges and entered a not guilty plea to murder related counts. Court proceedings included a motion for representation and consideration of death penalty under Florida law. McCall faced indictments read aloud as he stood before the judge amid a tense courtroom scene.
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Jimm Cath
Coonma
Ereugirig Ham Og
Gest
Bow
Ora Fey Marutes Attrop
Dodnan
Calduch
Cleetne
Florida
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Atkinson
G. A. Worley
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Ckndtary
Alex Call
Worley
Compromise Wage Hour Bill Clears House Amid Debate
The house approved a compromise wage hour bill by 289 to 89 with Speaker Bankhead announcing final action. The measure sets minimum wages for interstate industry starting at 25 cents an hour rising to 40 cents in seven years and may allow regional differences not based solely on geography. Senate disagreements centered on administrator choices and the role of boards to classify industries and set varying minima.
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Senate
White House
Bankhead
Tabor
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Norton
New Jersey
House Labor Committee
Congress
South
Roosevelt
Ebiender
Lousiana
Walsh
Elffender
Ellender
Thas
Sae
Senate Approves Compromise Civil Service Measure
The senate approved and sent to the White House a compromise civil service bill granting lifetime appointments for first second and third class postmasters. The measure aims to reform civil service rules and secure steady appointments in postal service administration.
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Washington
White House
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