Red Cross aid to flood families in Live Oak County grows
First Live Oak County relief report to Albert Evans shows at least 80 families need aid with about 150 families affected by floodwaters. Eight miles along Frio and Nueces rivers left 2000 acres of mature corn and cotton under water, crops destroyed, livestock lost. A relief committee formed led by Judge H Miller of George West, with Buckarog Ellerman Tipps. A carload of flour sent to support county needs as Red Cross efforts expand to Kerr and Mullin counties, typhoid risk persists from overflowed wells.
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Albert Evans
Clautie B. McCartney
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Red Cross
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Nueces
McCartney
H. Miller
George ‘West
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Congressional probe begins into government business ties
KANGAS CITY July 7 A congressional committee chaired by Representative Joseph B. Shannon opened its first hearing here to gather evidence on government business activities linked with private enterprise. Shannon displayed exhibits including garments bought at a Fort Leavenworth store as proof of government involvement in private business.
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Ipetilinn
Joseph B. Shannon W L
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Shannon
Govern- U
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas Town Hit by Second Storm
Washington Kansas capitalized on repairs from a July 4 disaster when a second storm with tornado proportions struck. It leveled most rehabilitated buildings, razed many under reconstruction, and undermined efforts to rebuild after earlier devastation.
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Kansas Town
Washington
Kan
Eestant
Inventor of Rocket Plane Makes Successful Flight
William G. Swan of Atlantic City announces plans to pierce the stratosphere and cross the Atlantic at over 500 mph after his rocket airplane achieves a successful test flight at Exposition Park. A balloon drop preceded the four minute flight before a crowd of thousands.
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Autora
William G. Swan
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Atlantic
Exposition Park
Swan
Interest Cut on Vet Loans Awaits Hoover Approval
A pending bill to cut interest rates on veterans' compensation loan certificates awaits President Hoover's signature in the White House. The measure would reduce the rate from four and one half percent to three and a half percent on loans already issued and those to be made.
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Washington
Wais
Hoover
White House
MD. Howger
Mail Rates in 1792 for Letters and Sheets
In Chicago July 18 a quirky note recalls 1792 rates for long distance letters. One hundred forty miles cost 25 cents for five sheets, with extra sheets and trips increasing the charge. The piece mentions John Hancock and notes rates for sending letters, hinting at historical postal pricing.
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Chicago
Ola
John Hancock
Guard Aimee Against Shock In Fatal Condition
Dalit July 18.1 Evangelist Aimes Sempie McPherson Hut ten lies in critical condition after a basal skull fracture and shock. Dr Edward B H Williams says the shock may be fatal and warns that no one including her husband should see her. She fainted after learning her husband David Hulton was found guilty in a breach of promise suit. Myrtle St Terre and a nurse report she was recovering from a nervous breakdown and tropical illness when injured.
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Aimes Sempie McPherson Hutten
Edward BH. Wiliams
Hoover Stays On at Rapidan Camp
Under a cloudless sky President Hoover walked near the Rapidan camp while his advisers and staff held back from him. Only Mrs Hoover and Mr Bits accompanied him as he entered a period of rest during a critical test.
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Rapidan Camp
Luray
Suly
Tigover
Rapidan
Mark Sulliven
Man Found Hiding Under Woman's Bed
A man was discovered hiding beneath a woman's bed on Marys street. Miss Sophie Siffel heard a noise and, upon investigation, found a man under the bed. Other men were present in the house tending cattle.
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A&a
Mary's Street
Elsie Siffel
Soffit
Fire on Tanker Under Control in New Orleans
Fire aboard a tanker near New Orleans ended after three days of efforts to extinguish flames. Several crew members are reported dead in the explosion and fire, with authorities stating the danger has passed and investigations will continue.
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New Orleans
Claes
Warner
Eerles
Treaty in Washington on St. Lawrence Seaway plan
The long awaited US Canada treaty for the St Lawrence Seaway and power project was debated in Washington. It splits the 543 million dollar cost of a two foot waterway, admits most ships, and sets 11 year study and ten year construction timelines with future state and federal collaboration on details. President Hoover hailed the pact as a pledge fulfilled, noting it would boost ocean shipping access for multiple Midwest states.
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United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
Slmeon
Herridge
Hoover
Midwest
Great Lakes
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Ohio
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Indiana
Illinois
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Minnesota
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Chicago
Mississippi
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Alabama Steel Plant Operating
Smoke rose from Gulf States Bec chimneys in Gadsden Alabama as the steel complex resumes activity. The pl building machinery and wire mills restarted, with a partial mill and two blast furnaces placed in operation last week, indicating a continuation of production on a steady schedule.
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Gadsden
Als
Gulf States
Bec Company
Maj Gen Holbrook Dies in Washington
Maj Gen Willard Ames Holbrook former chief of cavalry died early today at Walter Reed hospital in Washington D C He was 72 years old and a native of Arkansas Wis He spent the years since retirement in Washington
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Willard Ames Holbrook
Cavalry
Waller Heed Hospital
Geneval Holbrook
Washington
Arkansaw
Wis
Snell Responds to Hoover Critics Over Leadership
Snell issues a reply to Hoover critics claiming President Hoover sponsored all constructive legislation enacted this session. The protest follows Beltz political tensions in Washington amid ongoing legislative battles and public debate.
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Wasrington
Itu
Hoover
Representative Snell
Storm Golt Lightning Strikes Kill Two Men in New England US
A severe summer storm raked Maine New Hampshire and Vermont causing two fatalities and extensive damage. Willard L. Harmon was killed near North Windham Maine when lightning struck a church pump. Charles Boyer died in Takeport New Jersey as lightning hit his home. Wolfesarn New Hampshire suffered property damage and several roads bridges and lines were wrecked. Two women in North Windham were briefly stunned by a lightning strike on their home. The storm blew down wires tore up trees and damaged multiple structures.
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Boston
Sovers
Waterville
North Windham
Youth Fractures Leg in Train Fall near Wichita Falls
Paul Hall, 17, of Wichita Falls Texas, fell from a moving freight train near Usys and Cherry Streets on the Southern Pacific track. He lay helpless for about 10 hours before discovery by passersby who heard his groans and alerted police. He was taken to Robert B Green Hospital on Monday for treatment.
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Paul Hall
Wichita Falls
Texas
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Aire
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Robert B. Green Hospital
May Wed Nancy Lynn in Broadway rumor swirl
A rumor circles Broadway about May Wed Nancy Lynn, a young actress linked to Readie Cantor's new project. The gossip suggests she may precede Ann Wording, wife of Harry Ran nister, in a potential pairing amid Manhattan theater chatter.
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Readie Cantor
Ann
Harry Ran+nister
Bootleggers Buy Old Papers in Raid Confusion
Police raided a Louisville home last night finding a bottle of six year old whiskey wrapped in seven year old paper. The occupants claimed they had resided there six years. Officers conceded the point and made no arrest.
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Louisville
Ugur
City approves funds to cover 1934 notes and expenses
Mayor C M Chambers and city commissioners meet in a brief session and appropriate 75000 from the 1932 general fund to pay notes dated June 34 1934 to two city depositories. Additional allocations include 161.90 for merchants bills and 100 for accrued interest to the Alamo National Bank from the sinking fund. The board accepts Frost National Bank securities pledged to secure city deposits for 1932 and orders North Gomal Street closed between West Martin and Morains during construction by Joan J. Kunty Lumber Co.
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General Fund
Alamo National Bank
Frost National Bank
Gomal Street
West Martin
Morains Sweely
Joan J. Kunty Lumber Company
Visible grain supply shows mixed changes in July
In New York on July 16 the visible grain supply reports wheat up 1,873,000 bushels while corn declines 81,000 oats down 32,000 rye down 96,000 and barley down 94,000.
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New York
Decision Expected on Negro Vote in Texas Primary
About 4800 Negro voters in San Antonio and the Texas Democratic Party awaited a federal judge in Houston for a ruling on granting the Negro franchise at the July primary. Judge Kennery was to open court in Brownsville Monday and issue his decision from there after a lengthy Saturday hearing on party rights under state election law to bar Black voters at the primary.
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San Antonio
Democratic Party
Thomas M. Kennery
Houston
Federel
Kenonerly
Brownsville
Thie
John ¥. Weber
Berar County
Curmmlles
Horse Reunites With Owner Then Dies in Texas Ranch
In Goldrado Springs on July 13 a longtime cowboy returned to the Chico Hucry pasture after five years away. His old favorite horse named Lattice Smoke greeted him with excitement, wheeled, and whinnied before collapsing and dying on the spot.
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Goldrado Springs
Juy 13
Chico Hucry
Lattice Smoke
Big Oil Production Cut to Be Decided
Oklahoma City July 18. The plan to reduce oil output by 2000 barrels daily and raise the barrel price 25 cents will be among the top topics at the oil states advisory committee meeting in Colorado Springs this week.
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Oklahoma
CITT
Oil States’ Advisory Committee
Colorado Springs
Fire Levels U. of Kansas Hall in $20,000 Blaze
Lawrence Kansas July 18 Fire gutted the Powler Shop hall at the University of Kansas destroying military and other equipment. Fire origin undetermined, firemen salvaged what remained of quarters and storerooms under the supervision of T. Caivisian.
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Lawrence
Kan
INS
Powler Shop
University of Kansas
T. Caivisian
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