Floods and relief efforts sweep the Mississippi valley
As floodwaters devastate the Mississippi valley thousands flee homes across Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana where levee breaks flood parishes near New Orleans. Hoover Jadwin and Coolidge mobilize relief with Red Cross aid and National Guard to evacuate refugees and combat disease.
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Edward W. Pickard
Mississippi Valley
Secretary of
Commerce Hoover
Coolidge
Memphis
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mr. Hoover
Jadwin
Army Engineers
Poydras
Crescent City
War Department
St. Bernard
Plaque Mines
Lake Borgne
Gulf of Mexico
National Guard of
Hoover
Col
John M. Parker
Natchez
Red Cross
Mississippi River
Crocodiles Claim Rubber Smugglers' Kingpin
A Royal Malay navy report recalls the death of English commander of the launch Pikot and his crew after a chase with rubber smugglers near Sungei Sarong Buaya. Smugglers skirt Dutch territory across the Straits of Malacca using native craft and wireless. nine government boats guard 500 miles of coast.
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Singapore
Straits Settlements
Sungei Sarong Buaya
Malay Peninsula
Sungei
Straits of Malacca
Dream Leads to Grave Finds Horse Carcass Near Battle Ground
In Vancouver Washington two deputy sheriffs unearthed a horse carcass after 30 minutes of digging on the Hoys farm two miles east of Battle Ground. John Smith of Battle Ground said the body of Arthur Hoys, a World War veteran, would be found there per a dream by his wife after a spiritualist meeting. Smith said he was directed to the spot by his wife who had a dream. The medium claimed Hoys was dead and buried. he was last seen January 4 leaving his aunt’s home for Vancouver to catch a Battle Ground stage homebound.
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Vancouver
Wash
Hoys
Battle Ground
John Smith
Arthur Hoys
Johnson
Andrews
Smith
Hays
A. J. Hazeldell
Scrubwoman with Rich Fortune Starves in Paris Attic
A wealthy scrubwoman, owning a Paris apartment building and multiple properties valued above 2,000,000 francs, survives by rummaging garbage and begging at church services. Police identify her but keep her name private. She lives in an unheated attic and connects poverty with privation despite immense wealth.
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Paris
Premier Poincare
Arras
Finds Real Paradise Acquires 100000 Acres
Los Angeles reporter details Ted McClammy, famed cattleman, purchasing 100000 acres in Tepic valley Nayarit Mexico. He praises year round mild climate with 40 inches rainfall, diverse crops, bananas to citrus, and plans to farm with his sons. The discovery is described as paradise by the long time adventurer.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ted McClammy
Paradise
Tepic Valley
State of
Nayarit
Mexico
McClammy
Freak Windstorms Shape Snow Creations on Mount Rainier
Wind storms on Mount Rainier form huge snow drifts with striking shapes. Observers report a polar bear silhouette on the skyline and a second formation resembling rows of sacks of flour created by the wind on the slopes.
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Longmire
Mount Rainier
Musical cash register holds thief spellbound
William Dwyer, 30, of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to burglary in Tombs court and was held on $8,000 bail. A musical cash register played its tune as Detective Sweeney caught him entering the Canal street restaurant, lifting an empty drawer and triggering the music.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
William Dwyer
Tombs Court
Dwyer
Sweeney
Canal Street
Eggs as Currency Bites Samara Province Market
Shortage of ready cash in Samara region drives residents to use eggs as currency. Fresh eggs fetch a quart of vodka or 12 for beef, 4 for sugar, 3 for bread, with a suit priced at 2 000 eggs and shoes at 300 eggs. Village doctors even accept eggs for services.
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Samara
U. S
Prac
Rural priest profits from weddings with eggs
A rural priest has become wealthy by collecting eggs for weddings, charging 40 eggs per ceremony with the bride and groom each contributing 20. Each birth and death also brings eggs, as every family contributes six eggs, adding to his revenue.
Twin Pearls of the Pacific Split in Separate Trades
Hoquiam, Wash. About a year after the lumber race to Miami the four masted schooners Alvena and Irene, once called the Twin Pearls of the Pacific, now work in distinct roles. The Alvena, victorious after 118 days, sails between North Atlantic and Central American ports, while the Irene stays off San Pedro, California, serving as a floating rendezvous for motion picture companies seeking deep sea color.
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Hoquiam
Wash
Alvena
Irene
Marine World
Miami
Pacific
Algena
North Atlantic
Central American
San Pedro
Calif
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