Likely Martial Law Looms as Louisville Flood Worsens
Louisville faces extreme flood distress with stores closed and 220000 residents affected. General Naylor arrived to assess relief while appeals to President Roosevelt push for army aid. Power was cut as darkness fell with only candles and lanterns guiding residents through ruined streets.
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William JE. Naylor
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A. B. Hatler
Millee
Roosevelt
Yeltet
Found & Tay
Mississippi flood disaster rushes through Cairo area
Frantic 24 hour downpour floods the Mississippi valley with Cairo at 57 feet and rising. Evacuations ordered for Cairo and surrounding towns as 15 killed and 50,000 displaced across Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Missouri. Federal aid pledged, Red Cross mobilized, 300 refugees ferried to Indiana shelters, relief centers opened, and disease prevention measures launched.
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Collision near Havana harbor injures crew and ships
A UPI report states the Rad steamer Florida with 529 crew members collided with the Norwegian ship Troleholm in Havana harbor on Sunday. Casualties were reported, with injuries and questions about damage to both vessels. Mariners assess salvage and safety implications for crowded harbor traffic.
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UPI
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Troleholm
Ha- Aine
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Pittsburgh Fears Unprecedented Flood Surge
Pittsburgh confronted a rising flood risk as heavy rains pushed the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers toward danger levels. Weather observer W S Brolaman warned the stage could reach 35 feet between tonight and tomorrow morning, threatening the city as the streams converge to form the Ohio River.
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W. S. Brolaman
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Roosevelt to push water power plan for flood control
President Roosevelt will urge Congress to back a national waterway plan designed to prevent floods like those hitting the Midwest. The National Resources Board has presented at his desk the most comprehensive study of the nation’s waterways yet undertaken.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gongréets
Midwest
National Resources Board
City meters misused as emergency docks in Huntington
Huntington officials installed parking meters to ease traffic, but rescue workers found the meters serve as improvised mooring points for boats during a flood. The city warns drivers and directs readers to a light classified ad on Broadway and Filth street for ad-writing work.
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Huntington
W.va
Broadway
Townsend plan sparks mixed results in Brewster trial
In Brewster, Washington, a Townsend plan trial grants Fleming $200 for 30 days. Fleming spent 165.88 first week while $24.51 tax was collected. Only $1 of the 166 bills remained in circulation. locals blame hoarding and a so called Townsend grabbers on the slowed progress.
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Fleming
Brewster
Townsend
Francis ‘Townsend
Boston
Ghelan
Levih
Ghelun County
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Fletcing
Townsend Sraup
Youth Badly Hurt in Hunting Accident Near OELEON
Kenneth Belt, 32, remains in serious condition after a rifle misfire by a hunting companion exploded Saturday. John W. Holmes, an elderly employed man, slipped on ice while aiding the Self family and broke the stub of his own.
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Oeleon
Kenneth Belt
John W. Holmes
Self
Death of Tuddy Damron Highlighted by Shock
Funeral services are set for Tuddy Genz Damron, 18 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Damron, who died from heart shock while attempting something on his right side. The child’s brief life ended after a mishap involving a fall and hazy circumstances. Local officials report the incident as a fatal medical shock related to congenital issues.
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UINS
Tuddy Genz Damron
Ile
Joe Demron
Dantran
Ihjas
Ford Ve8 Trucks and Commercial Cars Promote On‑the‑Job Tests
The Ford note highlights economy and longer life with retained features such as full-floaking rear axle torque-tube drive Quick-Action Safety Brakes and 11-inch Centri-Force Clutch. Dealers invite customers to schedule live-load demonstrations under operating conditions.
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