Flood Waters Rowboats Replace Trolleys in Louisville
Flood waters receded from an all time crest of 67.1 feet as rowboats replaced trolleys for transport in Louisville Kentucky. Thousands evacuated including 30 000 from west Louisville while officials warned of flood diseases and possible fatalities. Private Robert Mueller and Patrolman Lawrence Claycomb died when a combat car plunged off Beargrass Creek.
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Louisville
Weather Bureau
Kentucky
Hugh Rodman Leavelle
Board of Trade
William A. Stoll
Highlands
Tower Louisville
Beargrass Creek
Hopkins Ville
Haven
Cave Hill
Miller
A. B. Chandler
Robert T. Mueller
Fort Knox
Lawrence W. Claycomb
Bear Grass Creek
Associated Press
Ohio
Missouri
Mississipi
Wic Akered
Pennsylvanie
Carnival Cruises to Visit Four Southern Ports
Carnival Cruises announced six voyages visiting four southern ports on a five day inclusive trip. Grane of Clyde-Mallory Co. said itineraries include Miami Kingston Jamaica Port-au-Prince and Havana with interior excursions. The Galveston towsier left January 13 and future departures follow alternating Wednesdays.
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Carnival
Cail
FE OC
Grane
Galveston
Miami
Kingston
Jamaica
Port-au-Prines
Havana
Fire trucks stall and stay at dump yard in Harrisonburg
In Harrisonburg on January 29 a 17 year old ore truck stalled near a junk yard. A tow truck was sent to assist but it also stalled. The city council acted on the incident by purchasing two new fire trucks for the station.
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Harrisonburg
Weather Summary for Various Cities and Temperatures
A fragmented weather column reports temperatures, humidity, precipitation and sun events for multiple U S cities. It lists high and low temps for locales such as Fort Worth Abilene Albuquerque Atlanta Brownsville Denver Jacksonville Memphis Louisville and others with cloudiness rain or clear conditions and sunrise sunset times.
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P.m
SUD
Aransay Pass
Abilena
Tex
Albuathenne
Atarilla
Fox
Atlanta
Boston
Mass
Brownsville
Buttala
Charly al
Denver
Colo
Inudy
Lowa
Jacksonville
Fla
Hoansas City
Little, Rock, Ark
Angelet Calif
Clouds
Okahoma City
Omaha
Freenit
Ari
Port Arthur
Raleigh
Salt Lake
Ruling Sought on Election Contest in Texas House
Austin January 24 The house committees on suffrage and elections will ask the attorney general department whether it has jurisdiction in the contest of EE Hunter and JK Russell for the seat from the Cleburne district. The committees voted to seek opinions after hearing arguments from attorneys for Hunter and Russell.
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Austin
House
Attorney General's Department
Hunter Ehict JK. Russell
Cleburne
Hunter Add Russell
Red Cross funds update from San Antonio county chapter
The Bexar County Red Cross chapter reports 12662.35 collected for food relief. County total funds near 28000, with national donations reaching 2831000 as the organization operates in 209 counties with refugee camps and field staff across multiple states.
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Bexar County
American Red Cross
Adiensta Barnes
Barnes
Red Cross
Mey
Flood control plan outlined by Corps area officials
Eighth Corps area officers surveyed evacuation facilities for flood sufferers as 20 000 people may be moved if needed. Col Henry W Fleet, Ninth Infantry, said 20 600 will require removal while 50 000 may be evacuable over time. Emphasis on transportation and supplies. Farmers moving annually per census data. A four point program proposed by Dr Paul B Sears to hold rainwater includes revegetation, suitable farming methods, highway erosion control, and soil erosion management.
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Eighth Corps
Heniy W. Fleet
Ninth Infantry
Arkansas
Arkansas River
Mississippi
Arkansas Louisiana
Fleet
Norman
Okla
Ohio
Mississippi River
Paul B. Sears
Middle West
University of Oklahoma
Sears
100000 Battle River Moving On Valley
A 100000 strong push along a 1000 mile front aims to seal the Mississippi valley against breach. Levees are fortified from Cairo to New Orleans as floods threaten the region while the Red Cross aids victims. Memphis and other cities welcome refugees and medical teams prepare to combat typhoid and influenza. Leaders say city schools may close to free space for evacuees as farm evacuations continue.
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Memphis
Mississippi
Cairo
Til
New Orleans
Red Cross
Great River Basin
Watkins Overton
New Madrid
Hick
Flooded Louisville Streets Collapse Endangers Traffic
Louisville officials report collapsed streets amid flood damage. Captain Estel Hack of the police traffic bureau said First Street between Breckenridge and College and Kentucky Street from Third to Fifth have caved in, creating new hazards for residents and motorists.
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Louisville
Dan
Estel Hack
Police Traffic Bureau
First Street
Breckenridge
College
Kentucky Street
Third
Fifth
Pretty Red Head Judith Larson Convicted of Slaying Husband
Seattle jury convicts Judith Larson known as Pretty Red Head of murdering her husband after 23 hours of deliberation. The jury recommends extreme leniency, delivering the verdict amid tearful pleas and a dramatic courtroom scene in Seattle, Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
Mars
Judith
Larson
Ikee
Convicts Donate to Flood Victims in Ohio Relief Drive
Inmates from Wynne State Prison contributed six dollars and thirty six cents to flood victims in Ohio. A total of 64 prisoners donated through small coins and pennies after hearing distress stories on radio.
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Te Wynne
Ohio
Flood Insurance Losses Seen In Nationwide Floods
New York June 26 Insurance losses from floods were being surveyed by underwriters. Reports focused on fire inland marine and automobile damage while Ohio and Mississippi valleys were scanned for clues. Officials warned figures would be limited as direct flood insurance coverage has been sparse.
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New York
Ohio
Mississippi
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