Soldiers Move Into Johnstown Facing 20 Dead
National Guard units occupied Johnstown Pa amid flood fears after the Quemahontas Dam breach. Water races through Stones Creek and Conemaugh River caused widespread destruction. About 20 bodies were recovered as residents evacuated to higher ground and Red Cross and police aided relief efforts.
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Br Umted
Vres
Jghxstown
National Guard
Jubiston
Quemahutine
Aerid Te Farl
Adam
Tomiz
United Press
Enen
Turo
Johntown
Quemabontas
Conemaush Rover
Stones Creek
Jonat Jona-zoan Medal
Red Cross
Mateyy
Thasi
Ree Company
Longworth Defends Court Power Amid New Deal Debate
Washington March 19 A White House aide signals that Supreme Court authority will stay intact despite criticism of the court’s handling of the New Deal and TVA cases. The piece notes political pressure around the succession and potential constitutional challenges in the looming campaign, with Alice Longworth cited as part of the era’s discourse.
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Washington, D.C
Supreme Court
Wallace
AAA
TVA
Weather forecast fragment hints mixed precipitation
The item notes light rain or sleet then snow around meht and Friday with rain changing to snow. Porth portion Friday promises warmer tonight and a colder Friday overall.
President Roosevelt Delays Departure For Vacation
Washington, March 19. President Roosevelt postpones leaving for a southern vacation at least 24 hours to review the flood emergency. Washington, March 19. He calls on the nation to aid the flood relief effort, issuing a proclamation urging generous contributions to the Red Cross.
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Washington
Roosevelt Todas
Wasiteington
Roosevelt
Red Cross
New York
Thomas Wales
President Roosevelt
James
Delaware
Ohio
Paul Walker
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Flood boats sent to Pittsburgh area amid Ohio flood danger
Twenty six motor surf boats each with a 16 foot skiff and 1h men were dispatched toward Pittsburgh as floods along the Ohio river threaten Wheeling and surrounding regions. Lieutenant Stinehcomb said the greatest danger lies there due to scarce boats hampering rescues. In New England, flood deaths rose to 22 with property losses mounting as forecasters warned of worse to come.
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Harry Stinehcomb
Cleve Tam
Stinehcomb
Wheeling
W.va
New England
Boston
Weather Bureau
Wheeling Cut Off From Outside World
Wheeling West Virginia and nearby areas nearly isolated after radar and telephone services failed around 11 oclock. Damage reports describe a dam break flooding the Blackstone valley and disrupting water supply amid floods hitting Norwich New York.
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Cleveland. C
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia Panhandle
Ohio
Fight Ounce Baby Fights For Life
EAST ST. LOUIS March 19 A tiny infant in an incubator at St. Marr's hospital battles for life. Doctors say the baby is believed to be the world's smallest child and are giving every measure to save it.
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Ounce
Life East
700 Children Snowbound Amid North Carolina Blizzard
Nearly seven hundred children and their teachers are snowbound in the consolidated school at Newland North Carolina as supplies of food and fuel run low. The blizzard, described by the school superintendent to the Smith Press by telephone radar, began late Tuesday and marks the worst storm in western North Carolina history.
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Newland
S.C
North Carolina
Award Contract For Big Bridge
The Holes Construction Compats Wooster was awarded the contract for construction of approaches and a bridge over Black River at North Ridge road for 288 553 dollars. State Highway Director John Jaster Jr said work on this and 19 other projects would begin soon after April 1. The proposed span will be about 1 3 0 feet long and the bridge 90 feet above the river bed.
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Holes Construction
Wooster
Black River
North Ridge Road
John Jaster, Jr
Flood Pictures Promised On Page Seven
More flood pictures may be found on page seven of this paper. These pictures were rushed to Elyria by plane and by car.
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Elyria
Tplane and Bug
Display Tokens Of Acclaim For "Daddy" Allen
International acclaim for "Daddy" Allen shown at Elyria Country Club last night. Five nations displayed tokens of appreciation including banners autographs pictures a pen and a plate from the United States England Canada Holland and Switzerland. A long banner from Dame Agnes Hunt school for the handicapped in England greeted Allen when he landed in Liverpool en route to the 1929 Geneva conference.
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Elyria Country Club
United States
England
Canada
Holland
Switzerland
Country Club
Dame Agnes Hunt School For the Handicapped
Liverpool
Geneva
Flood Ravages Wheeling Area Leaving 16 Dead
Wheeling West Virginia March 19 1UP Fortyseven state troopers rushed in to aid flood rescue as Ohio River waters rose to 52.8 feet drowning killed at least sixteen residents and overran Wheel ing Island. The island home to 19009 people lay submerged while spires and church tops vanished. Refugees fled to market auditorium and churches as property damage ran into millions.
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Wheeling
W_ Va
Oho
Thecine
Wheelling Island
Mier
Patrick Davey
Ai Jue
Cingme
Jhouse’ops
Wheelie Gospel Tabernacle
Elyria Red Cross urged to raise 825 for flood relief
Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross was asked to raise 825 as part of a nationwide 3 000 909 flood relief fund. Local chairman James A Hewrt reported funds may be left at banks, Northern Savings and Loan, or Red Cross office in the Masonic Temple. Telegrams noted 38 600 families in 11 states displaced and needing shelter food clothing and medical care with minimum relief of 7900 000 planned. Progress reports were requested twice weekly.
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Elyria
American Red Cross
James A. Hewrt
Washington
Heawit
Northern Savings and Loan Company
Red Cross
Masonic Temple
Gratson
Gratean
Dinner Meeting Overview With Speaker Taek
Tonight's dinner meeting features speaker Roris Taek, described as a tepevprendent aid to Punt seers manager at Ropar. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but focus on Taek's role and the event host organization.
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Roris Taek
Ropar Wie Ste
Iva
E F Allen Honored With Rotary Life Membership Dinner
Elyria Rotary Club guests honor E F Allen known as Tad, founder of the crippled children movement, at a country club dinner. The event recalls the 17 year old surprise program and notes his global impact, including leading Ohio clubs toward Rotary International collaboration.
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Rotary
Eisma Country Club
Howe
Elyria Rotary Club
Us EU
Ecountry Club
E F “Daddt
Alien
Crippled Children’s Movement
Elyria
Bea Ga
Saute
Staaster
Eblsha Rotarians
Rotary Clubs
Ohio
Ohio Society For Crippled Children
Squire
Rotary International
Towns On Ohio River Prepare For Disaster
A flood threat along the Ohio River prompted several towns to activate emergency plans. Residents moved belongings to upper floors or to safety while officials estimated damages could reach around $17,000 as weather forecasts from U S weather service indicated continued high water.
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Ohio River
Frau. Lever Og Mio
Ecred Matis
Bert Tee
Fiona Dimace
Marietta
R P, Powell
U. S
McKees Rocks Flood Isolation Reports Reach Pittsburgh
A flood along the Allegheny river isolates McKees Rocks, prompting Red Cross aid as waves overwhelm the area. Police chief says residences flooded. workers assist, with lines of communication to Pittsburgh restored for food and relief.
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Ohio River
Mehrer Hacas
Coradols Corrier
Rae
Sharpshus
Pittsburgh
Allegheny River
Pitteburgh
Red Cross
Flood Toll Mounts Across 14 States As River Floods Grow
United Press reports more than 100 dead and 260,000 homeless as floods sweep 14 states from Maine to Virginia. President Roosevelt halts Florida trip, urges $9 million for Red Cross relief. Potomac levee work near the White House begins as flood waters threaten government buildings.
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United Press
Maine
Virginia
Roosevelt
Florida
Red Cross Relef
White House
Potomac
Washington
Sittes
Wheeling
Flood Waters Receding In Pittsburgh Amid Explosions
In Pittsburgh the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers receded as fires raged in the flooded “golden triangle.” Explosions rocked the Soffer Plumbing Works near Liberty Bridge while WPA workers and volunteers aided residents. Five deaths reported with no new toll since yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Monongahela
Golden Triangle
Pittshesh
WPA
Soffer Plumbing Worts
Liberty Bridge
Mies
Allegheny Hox
Fort Pitt
Waverly Gi Company
Allec
Seedy farm ads and town notices in Chronicle listing
Fragmented text shows Mr Farmer and farm product ads with Chronive-Terestatt Want-Ads. References to town ads and sample orders, cash line rates, and three day deadlines imply a small classified insert offering listings and rates.
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N.Y
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League of Nations Council
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Toledo Ship Building Company
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Daddy” Allen
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