Western New York floods sweep through Ohio River valley
Raging rivers from New York to Indiana flood Western Pennsylvania and reach Kentucky and Ohio. Cincinnati area endures extensive inundation with 50 blocks underwater in Newport and 7,000 bags of sand used to protect the municipal airport. Thousands homeless, including residents of California and Covington, as rescuers pull 67 people from river camps and a woman spends a night in a cabin.
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New York
West Virginia
Ohio River
Licking
Kentucky
Ele
Little Miami
Ohio
White River
Indiana
Cincinnati
Newport
Covington
Cast End
Little Columbia
Matreet
Cumminsville
Linwood
California
Ohia
Walter Stratham
Flood Cuts Off Water and Roils Parts of Ohio and Kentucky
Widespread flooding isolates suburban areas including Milford and Batavia in Ohio and nearby Loveland. Water supply in Loveland relies on tank drops as floodwaters disrupt normal service. Eastern Maysville, Greenup County and towns across Adams Pike Jackson Belato face isolation with hundreds forced to higher ground and numerous communities cut off.
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Milford
Batavia
Loveland
Louisville
Adams
Pike
Jackson
Belato
Ohio
Greenup
Maysville
Hipley
Athens
Paykersshirk
Ashinod
Lewisville
Evanaville
Tnd
Gallipolis
Huntington
Zangara Briefly Addresses Court Before Execution
The excerpt describes Giuseppe Zangara briefly addressing witnesses and the court before the electric chair, entering the chamber with guards, presenting note books, and declaring himself ready to face the punishment. The scene emphasizes his small stature, ramshackle clothing, and unsettling calm as the execution approaches.
Reno Aviator on Trial in Houston For Death of Girl
In Houston a major trial centers on 17 M Edwards, Reno aviator and engineer, charged in the death of Ivy Young a dancer who allegedly fell from a seventh story hotel room. Investigators claim a quarrel at a club preceded the incident and that Miss Young followed him to the hotel where they were said to be man and wife. A hotel clerk and house officer reported a disturbance before the fall.
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Houston
Mercy
Ivy Young
Houstony Hole
M. Edwards
Reno
Edwards
Hengele
Connie
B Oight Club
Miss Young
Zangara Executed After Electrocution At Prison
The frail prisoner Zangara was strapped to the electrocution device. The current fluctuated from 2300 to under 1000 volts during the procedure before death. His body was sent to the prison hospital for an autopsy and later to an unmarked grave on the prison reservation.
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Zangara
Autopsy Finds Zangara Brain Normal Despite Ills
Raiford Florida March 20 autopsy on Giuseppe Zangara shows his brain were perfectly normal with only a chronically diseased gallbladder and chronic indigestion. Authorities say he was sane and criminally responsible for the crime he was executed for.
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Raiford, Fla
Gangara
Zangara
Ralph ©. Green
State Hoxphaarthe Insane
R. R. Killinger
Duval County
O. D. Whitaker
J. J. Kindred
New York City
Woman Victim in Plot Remains Critical in Miami
In Miami on March 20 Giuseppe Zangara, currently at Raiford state farm, faced execution for the Chicago mayor assassination. Mrs. Joe H. Gill, another of the five bullet victims in the plot against President Roosevelt, remained in serious condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Authorities said her status was listed as “see rinns,” with hope for home recovery in a week to eight days.
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Miami
Fin
Giuseppe Zangara
Raiford State Farm
Anton J. Cermak
Chicago
Joe H. Gill
Roosevelt
Jackson Memorial
Hos
Governor Beverley backs free marriage licenses in Puerto Rico
In San Juan on March 20 Governor Beverley urged the Irgisishive to amend the marriage law to issue licenses free of charge. He called the current one dollar fee an unnecessary hardship given present economic conditions.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Beverley
Telephone refund ordered in municipal case ruling excess charges back
A decree requires a telephone company to reimburse San Antonio subscribers the full refunds for overcharges dating back to 1928 with interest from collection to repayment. The ruling imposes a $500,000 bond and covers costs of the master in chancery and hearing expenses. An appeal must be filed within 40 days with no provision for a bond for the refund.
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Joseph Dibrell
Seguin
Permica
San Antonio
Nueso
Federal
Rate Injunction Dissolved in Telephone Rate Case
The court divided on the city’s dismissal, overruled earlier objections, and dissolved the interlocutory injunction that delayed new rates. It found the telephone company failed to prove key allegations and ordered refunds and relief as needed, with potential further orders to secure payments. The case began in 1928 with the city’s charging of rates and stretched through appeals, warnings, and arguments as Remains of prior rulings guided the ultimate outcome and refunds to subscribers.
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Menon
Tne
Anna
Campra
Hell
Plaphone Company
Focal Exchange
Det
Quin Refuses Public Comment in San Antonio Telephone Case
Attorney Quin, once city solicitor and ally in the Southwestern Bell dispute, declined to comment publicly on the decree awaiting final settlement. He noted refunds and rate restorations would not take effect now, while Judge Holman acted on the phone company's motion for a new trial. The appeal to the circuit court remains pending, with mixed implications for the city and subscribers. Bruce Teagarden doubts immediate gains, predicting no clear victory or swift benefits for users.
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Hokneés
Derlux
Hia
Tragarden
San Antoni Ans Puld
Notios
Lawyor Gu. K. Quin
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Holmen
Circuit Court
Autielantes
Bruce Teagarden
San An
Couple drives 700 miles to wed in Texas
W. RB Tdnell, 69, and Paulk Phillips, 25, traveled from El Reno to Wheeler to obtain a marriage license and return a week later to marry in Texas, aiming to bypass a three day notification law with the Texas Panhandle route.
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Texas
Shamrock
Panhendershaly
Oklahoma
New Mexica
Crxas
W. RB
Tdnell
Paulk Phillips
Frei Thele
el Reno
Wheeler
Oil Equipment and Engineering Exposition in Houston
An exhibit showcasing equipment for all branches of the petroleum industry will run May 22 to 28 in Houston. Representitives from oil companies across the United States are expected to attend. The U S Bureau of Mines will display crude oil samples from several countries.
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Houston, Mare
United States
United States Bureau of Mines
Harlingen Invites Roxy Rothafel for Valley Visit
Harlingen March 20 the junior chamber of commerce aims to attract new businesses by inviting T L Roxy Rothafel to visit the valley and broadcast Harlingen programs. Rothafel is currently in Corpus Christi.
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Harlingen
Chamber of Commerce
T. L
Roxy
Rothafel
Corpus Christi
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Booth
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Agnenra
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Pierce
Kathleen Lisenit
Amy
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Joseph Ryan
Commission of Appeals
Dietrich Court
Lush Augeust Dudge Holmes
San Anetonio
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Powela
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Biltmore Cauze
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