Rivers Flood Threat Eases as Regions Recede
Hurricanes left near 300 dead across the northeast while rivers fell from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. In Hartford 1500 booted men built sandbags along the Connecticut river to slow the flood, homeless numbered 1400 but dike lines held to localize inundation. Rhode Island faced near quarter million casualties and up to a half billion in damage. Westerly worst hit with 70 dead. Rescue and relief crews labored to restore food, prevent disease, and maintain order as rivers climbed on the Hudson Susquehanna Mohawk and Delaware fronts.
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Associated Press
North Atlantic
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Hartford
Rhode Island
Quinn
Westerly
Red Cross
Cross
Hudson
Albany
New Jersey-Pennsylvania
Rhode
Donkos h Man Charged With Manslaughter
John Plein, manager of an Oshkosh bottling company, arraigned in Fond du Lac municipal court on a fourth degree manslaughter charge in the death of James Welsch, 50, a Braun Construction Company cook, near Highway 45. Authorities traced the accident to Plein by a car part found in a ditch. Plein bond set at $7,000. Preliminary exam scheduled for Oct 7.
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John Plein
Fond du Lac
James Welsc
Eden
Eder
James Welsch
Braun Construction Company
Braun
Plein
Fond du Lic
Fond du Lace
Highway 55
Fond du “Lac
Oshkosh
Sixth Street
de ’ Io
Paii
Fond du Lac Probe Approved by Judge
Fond du Lac county campaign for a grand jury investigation into vice and lawlessness gains momentum as Circuit Judge Clay Van Pelt signals near completion of a favorable declaration. The committee cites sheriff inaction and tavern violations, seeking immediate grand jury action and funding.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Clayier
F. van Pelt
L. EB. McEnroe
Eden
van Pelt
McEnroy
van Belt
Bnard
Waukesha County
Grand Jury
Er. Ann
Czech Slovak Societies Protest Partition in Milwaukee
Czech and Slovak societies plan a demonstration in Milwaukee to protest the partition of their native country. The event aims to oppose measures by the Soviet Union and other powers. Speakers from local groups are expected to address the crowd and call for support for Czech and Slovak independence and territorial integrity.
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Milwaukee
U.P
Caren
Cay
Additia Saan
Weather report summary from Wisconsin and Phoenix notes
Wisconsin Gen and Saturday ent po extreme so cool light immorn tral nortion cooler Saturday west central and extreme north portions Northwestern Observations cal Time Temperature Remark d:31 a.m. 60 Fair 1:41 p.m. 5 Fair Milwaukee highest temps four hours Phoenix Park Fate BoC Modena 44 Buckstaff Observatory Wednesday 8 p.m. Temperature 79 minimum none Wind northwest Barom 29.52 One year see maximum 93 minimum 5.
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Wisconsin
Gun Battle in Chicago Handbooks Ends in Death and Wounding
A crowded north side handbook in Chicago saw a deadly shootout as part owner John Bazaula was killed and patron James Gillox wounded. Three robbers including Charles Lane seized Miss Ju c ite Summerfield as a shield, while Chief William Wright and officers detained a suspect. One robber, Gilray, died. Police recovered weapons and investigated the chaotic scene near the police station.
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Chicago
Summerfield
John Bazaula
Bazaula
William Wright
Bedars
Charles Lane
Miss Summerfield
James US Ball
Gillox
Nota Listoliceman
Soviet Warning to Poland Over Czechoslovakia Invasion
Soviet sources report Russia warned Poland that invasion of Czechoslovakia would breach the Polish-Soviet nonaggression pact. The warning followed reports Moscow notified France of military deployments, while Polish insurgent offices opened in Silesia and Teschen areas amid border tensions and refugee flows.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Russia
France
Czechoslovakia
Moscow
Poland
Vladimir P. Potemkin
T. Jankowski
Warsaw
Soviet Union
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Ukraine
Red Army
Hitler
Wealtit
Germany
U S Bosses Must Decide For Selves on Compliance With Wages Hours Law
Unclear OCR text presents a fragmented U S wages and hours topic with no coherent details or named entities. The readable portions do not establish a concrete policy or event to summarize.
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U.S
Short circuit sets off Paris alarms and crowd rush
A brief electrical fault triggered alarms in Paris causing thousands to flee. Officials investigated the short circuit origin as emergency crews secured the area and guided evacuees safely away from affected buildings. Local authorities urged residents to avoid congested streets and anticipate further updates.
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Paris
Gale Hits Ireland in West East Tet Shir
Report fragment notes gale or wind event affecting Ireland with mentions of a band and unusual terms. Details are unclear but imply strong winds with potential travel or shipping impact and a period tone. Entities are limited and some words are unreadable.
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Timitae
Eight Killed in Clashes On Czechoslovakian Frontier
Reported clashes on the Czechoslovak frontier left eight dead and several wounded as the Prague government faced a sharp anti Soviet atmosphere. The front scene tied into wider tensions across Central Europe, with observers noting intensified troop deployments and cross border skirmishes.
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Prague
Ladi Urant
Jane Dimas
I Frontier
Sede Ten Cran Party
Megabers
Pamee
Crawe
Et Ileais Athaeker
$30 Every Thursday Plan Opens in State
A fragmented notice notes a plan titled $30 Every Thursday opening in the state. It mentions payments, ages, and parties involved, including references to Madison and local figures. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a proposed regular payment scheme with associated individuals and dates.
Border alert in Strasbourg stirs wary mood across regions
Fragmented text shows military focus around Strasbourg with mentions of troops and border concerns. A jumble of place names and characters appears, referencing Adolf and various names, suggesting a wartime or security alert context. The readable items describe heightened vigilance and possible shifts or inspections locally.
Eight Men Die As Bam Collapses In Accident
A disaster at the Bam site leaves eight workers dead and several others injured. Rescue teams recovered victims amid aftershocks and debris as officials investigate causes and safety lapses.
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Bam
Briton To Return Home After Breakdown In Talks
Paris dispatch says Hitler Chamberlain talks collapsed over guarantees on future action toward Czechoslovakia. Chamberlain to return to London tomorrow after goodbye to Hitler. A tense atmosphere in Godesberg as a second meeting did not occur and a letter exchange followed before Hitler’s reply.
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Paris
Havas
Godesberg
Hitler- Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Chamberlain
London
Fucrer
Wells Miller
United Press
Godesbure
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
Fuehrer
Adolf Wittruck
Rhineland
Hitler
Nitler
Phil Urges Revision of WPA Wages
A fragmented notice references Philip F urging changes to WPA wage policies. The garbled lines imply advocacy or appeal regarding federal relief pay, with unclear details about persons or dates.
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Phil
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