Bitter Cold Grips Large Parts of United States
A brutal cold wave swept the North and Midwest with subzero readings in Chicago Duluth and Des Moines while Texas Oklahoma and the Deep South faced historic lows. Snowfall of 5 to 7 inches hit Arkansas and Memphis helping marooned families in flood districts. Reports noted record lows across many states and widespread wind chill effects.
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Fee
King Winter
Middle Western
Sinter
Dixit
Arkinsay
Cennessee
Mississippi Valley
Intiana
Chicago
Duluth
Alvin
Des Moines
Towa
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Oklahoma
Krakox
Arkansae Ahl-wnow
Dixie
Arkansas
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Alinta
North Georgia
Wabath
White
Tudinna
Enon Aml Sain
New York
Oklahoma Cold Sets New Record
Severe cold and blizzards grip the Great Plains and Midwest with record lows from Oklahoma City to Basin Montana. Towns report subzero readings while highways and air travel halt. A death is blamed on the storm, and widespread shortages and stranded families face frigid conditions across multiple states.
Missouri Kansas Records Broken Amid Severe Cold
Missouri Kansas records shattered as temperatures sank to 13 to 20 degrees. Cold wind caused widespread suffering in the region. Charitable agencies appealed for relief funds to aid the poor and heat needs. Gas supply concerns prompted a temporary fuel substitution to sustain home heating.
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Kansas Oly
Miamuri
Kenans
Siplit
Roma
Kansas City
Trdusteial
Wannan
Yoing
Tewan
Thin City
Lansing
Frigid Wave Grips Texas With Record Cold Snap
A severe cold front blanketed Texas with record low temperatures and snow. Numerous locations reported subzero readings as a blizzard swept across the plains from Amarillo to Louisiana, while warmer skies were forecast to rise later, except along the coast where colder air lingered.
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Dallas
Tim
Tesas
Croom
Gcent Plains
Tis
Severe Texas Cold Pounds Plains with Deaths and Damage
Frigid weather grips Texas with freezing temperatures across the Panhandle and Rio Grande valley, causing livestock losses, damaged crops, and at least two deaths. Reports describe cattle frozen on the plains and extensive harm to truck gardens, citrus and tomatoes, as official readings show record lows across multiple towns including Vernon, Avonville, Brownsville, and Abilene, with temperatures ranging from 12 below to 24 above in scattered areas.
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Great Vokes
Plese
Sieht
Donnel
Ue West
Basin
Mant
International Talis
Minn
New Maines
Iowa
Kanege
Texas
Denver
Kingatafl
Jintao
Montina
Mn Orikwy Uiernt
Decker Echoal
Tiwan
Sob
Tex
Tio Grande Valley
Rome
Meowngsille
Amaia
Panhandle
Dallas
Vernon
Avonville
Torkhart
Gonboce
Dallan
Gainesville
Bulow
Gunter
Hardy Hass
Washam
Judea d. R. Sanford
Eagle Pass
Waringt
Heanmont
Gremen
Howe
Blam
Educator for Longer Skirts Approval in Ashanta
Misery Ruth Pyrrle, president of the National Education association, approves longer skirts for educators in Ashanta Ga to prevent confusion between teachers and pupils. Pyrrle favors teachers in style as all things evaluated, advocating best dress standards.
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Ruth Pyrrle
National
Eehusarion Association
Misa Pyrrle
Washington home of Senator Pittman swept by flames
The home of Senator Key Pittman of Nevada near Washington was struck by fire leaving the residence badly damaged. Senator Pittman and Mrs Ditteman were unharmed as firemen struggled in heavy snow with reports of an explosion not substantiated. The house, a shipwace with extensive grounds on Ridge Road near Maryland Line, was nearly destroyed.
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Washington
Key Pittman
Nevada
Streck
Ditteman
Lhe
Pittman
Maryland
Hamner Safe Fails Burglar in Cold Night Break-in
A burglar broke a window on the north side of a Tamane Prosiston company location and attempted to crack a safe. The thief knocked the combination but could not enter. About four in the morning another thief escaped with six chickens from Mrs. W. T. Clinney's home at 224 Moorland Street in a separate theft.
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Tamane Prosiston Company
Medina Abeat
Altough
W. T. Clinney
Moorsland
Man Thought Slain Dies in California
A report from Los Angeles states that Andrew J. Lindgren, once suspected in a long-ago murder in Corsicana, is identified as a victim of Robbers who killed his buggy with a hit-and-run. The article also details an epic cold wave across Texas with record lows, widespread damage, and fires as authorities warn of further dangers.
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Los Angeles
Tesdae
Andrew J. Lindgren
Tracincosa
Alan
Lindgren
Alabama
Horengar
Dance for Benefit at Beethoven Hall by Ciska Sisters
The Thelma and Anita Ciska dancing duo of Bob Armstrong's Musical revue perform at Beethoven hall Saturday night for the Progressive league entertainment fundraiser.
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Thelma
Anita Ciska
Bob Armstrong
Beethoven Hall
Progressive League
Tire racket shocks San Antonio garage scene
In San Antonio a tire racket at a garage on 1202 South Mores Street ends with a man posing as a factory agent stealing tires and tubes after a phony phone call. A subsequent sting and warning to other garages reveal the incident as a sham scheme.
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San Antonio
South Mores Street
Urangan
Sapataga
Niting
Hrangin
Bnax
Pole
Anti-Saloon League Delegates to Visit Border Rum Houses
DRIROTT Jan 14 delegates from the Anti-Saloon League plan a tour of border rum houses across the Detroit River into Windsor and other Canadian border cities. They aim to see big business operations with tours of cannillan and export liquor docks and border stores scheduled in the afternoon.
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Anti-Saloon League
Border
Drirott
America
Dessoit
Detroit
Pines
Cannillan
Hignor
Wincor
Uy Craimlion
Battleships fall to air power in modern warfare debate
The article discusses obsolescence of battleships amid air power and submarine threats, noting costs from 5.5 to 41 million per ship and urging emphasis on planes and submarines. It mentions U S delegates hearing from the president, British naval limits, and concerns over military modernization influencing policy. It also references Chicago arrest cases and New York gangster lore as contemporaneous context in a broad, era-heavy news rhythm.
Unclear Houston Incident Report With Multiple Injuries
A garbled report from Houston describes a series of injuries including skull fracture and internal damage. Several individuals are named in a fractured summary with references to a roofing incident and other vague mishaps.
Thieves Plunder Homes and Yards in Winter Spree
A string of petty thefts across neighborhoods reports stolen milk vases blankets coats and jewelry. Residents note a cold spell as motive with several incidents near San Pedro avenues and North Flores Street. One home recounts a chicken theft Friday night while Mrs. William F. Green reports a suspected jumper in her yard. Authorities pursue leads and warn residents to secure property during the chilly spell.
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Sears
Andrew Nicholas
Witter
Johan
Union Stock Norte
North Flores
Stret
Lok
San Pedro
MacDonald Makes Speech on Burns in London
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a speech by McDonald in London on Burns Day. The record mentions an epoch at the pen paras and a title about Herbert Turan and Rumnant Men, with unclear context.
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MacDonald
London
Rameoy Mcdonald
Anc
Trohort
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