Ohio River On Rampage Threatens Five States
Ohio River flood danger looms as crest moves southwest causing extensive damage in Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia. In Marietta and Portsmouth hundreds of homes flood to upper floors or higher ground while rail and auto traffic halt and businesses suspend operations. With thousands evacuated and street scenes described, relief and containment efforts face a challenging recovery ahead.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Osio
Indiana
Virgil
Kentucky
Danaga
Marietta
Potteroy Sore
Wan
Rebels Defeated in Mexican City Skirmish
Report from ICO city dated January 34 describes General Cabins leading federal forces against Mexican rebels in Guerrero and Michoacua. One chieftain killed and several rebels slain or captured as towns including Sentiguel dal Monte fall to federal troops amid ongoing unrest.
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Elbels
Lady Maria
Guerrero
Chir
Cortes
Weite
Sentiguel Dal Monte
Inte
Michoacua
Annte Gimrda
Agualiau
Pix
Halfway Lad Hit By Auto Near Virginia Avenue
Six year old Mev Crawford of Marborn Road Halfway was badly burned and cut about face and body when struck by an automobile while playing near Virginia Avenue. He was picked up by a passerby and rushed to hospital. condition described as serious this afternoon.
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Fyordon’ W. Crawford
Mev
Mra
Job W.craw
Marborn
Virginia Avenue
Congress urged to probe Nicaragua situation in Mexico City reports
Washington December 24 A proposed inquiry seeks details on Mexican policy toward Nicaragua and the financiers behind pro Carlos propaganda. Rep Gallivan Democrat urges State Department disclosure and accuses internal opposition of failing to act as fires threaten U.S. border regions.
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Washington
Tan
United States
Mexico City
Nicaragua
Galli von
State Department
pro-Carles Bropagmula
Mexico
Gallivan
Congress
Sheffield
Three Children Die In Fire At Wolrlau Home
Steubenyilit Jan 4. Three children died today when the home of Joseph Grossa at Wolrlau West Vine was destroyed by fire. Mrs Grossa was badly injured while attempting to rescue the children.
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Steubenyilit
Josep Grosa
Wolrlau
Vu Nevi
Josep Grogs
Mazel Cross
Maria Cross
Mra. Cross
Slays Bigamous Wife Then Throws Her Body in River
A man named Coffey confessed to killing his wife and disposing of her body in the river near Milan. He described striking her with a bat during fishing camp on the Mika Jempnt river before the body was cast into the water. Investigators and witnesses corroborated parts of his statement as the case unfolds in Duburne, Iowa, with relatives providing context on previous marriages and family ties.
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Maurton
Ma Dan
Illam Coffey
Madiaou
Kw Tury Derad Mra
Hattle Enlou Coftac
Dua Waa
Monater
Hand
Earthquake Tremors Reported Across Scotland and Norway
An earthquake and aftershock were felt across Scotland including Elgin Kirkcaldy Ballater and in Orkney with tremors lasting up to twenty seconds. No damage reported. Norway also felt quakes near Svolvaer and Horten at around 4?0 o clock with minor shaking reported.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Elgin
Kirk Wail
Orkneys
Ballater
Norway
Pian Snel Guild
HoUtunn
Robbers Make a Huge Haul in Miami Store
Three men overpowered the watchman and robbed the vault of a large department store in Miami Florida last night around 2100 hours. They bound the waterman with wire to a pillar, chipped the vault wall to gain entry and blew open the safe box. Value of cash checks diamonds watches and jewelry placed at about $60000.
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Miami
Fla
County roads hit hard by sudden thaw damage
The thaw and warm rains have caused extensive road damage in Washington county. Reports from farmers say mud roads are largely impassable and macadam sections are collapsing. County Commissioners expect heavy damage to roads, with undermined foundations and widespread repairs needed.
Chaplin Seeks Access to Funds in Tax Dispute
Attorneys for Charlie Chaplin pressed the government for access to funds held in a bank as part of a tax lien dispute. The Sawyers proposed paying a bonus toward the unpaid balance of 1,183,000 dollars owed by Chaplin and his corporation to cover alleged back taxes and penalties.
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Washington
Chariie Chaplin
Sawyera
Chopin
Nid Fils Corporation
Pastor Murder Case Sparks Court Hearing in Austin
In Austin Texas a distraught crowd gathered near the railing as a minister accused of killing DL BL Chinos faced a court session. The incident left a child injured and sent the accused to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
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Austin
Tex
Fromk Norria
Owly Ounrt
Fort
Wisconsin student dies by own action at Madison campus
A University of Wisconsin student died by self harm on the Madison campus. Authorities say the incident occurred after a period of distress linked to fraternal activities and campus life. The university and police are investigating to determine exact circumstances and any contributing factors.
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Wisconsin — University
Soramilia Auleide
Madison
Auie
Peaches Browning Separates From Aged Husband in Carmel
Edward W Browning a 52 year old realty operator sues his wife Frances Peaches Heenan Browning aged about 10 years younger The case drew a crowd of 800 with hundreds of spectators in Carmel New York January 24 The small town court house overflowed as Browning entered to a reception of handclapping while his wife faced the suit with tearful composure The trial interrupted Drew Seminary students and town residents watched from crowded galleries as local officials struggled to accommodate the proceedings
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Carmel
N.Y
Browning
Heenan Browning
Drew Seminary
Former Frederick mayor dies at courthouse collapse
Frederick Md Tan 24 George Edward Swith former mayor of Frederick county and three time mayor of Frederick dropped dead in the courthouse this morning. He was seated at the bench in Orphans Court when he died. Physicians cited heart trouble as the cause. Mr Smith was 70 years old and had served 36 years as a member of the Anglican Reformed Church. He is survived by his widow.
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Frederick, Md
Tan
George Edward Swith
Proalis
Frederick
Orphans’ Court
Physiciana
Smith
Firangelican Reformed Church
Hancock Boy Routs Death Door and Recovers
Wilbur Exline of Hancock narrowly faced death after a serious sledding accident on High Street. He suffered internal bleeding from a ruptured heart vessel and was gravely ill before hospital care stabilized his condition. After weeks of hope fading, he was discharged from Washington County Hospital last week in improving health.
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Wilbur Exline
Horcock
Washington County Hospital
Eslive
Hancock
High Street
Pitomobile
Exlite
Exline
Rclon
Family of six perishes in weekend accident
A tragic Sunday crash in an unspecified city claimed the lives of six family members including a mother and several children. Police reported the victims were part of a single household with no immediate survivors identified. The accident remains under investigation.
Lone Bandit Robs Ambassdor Theatre During Show
A masked gunman held four patrons at the Ambassador Theatre in Washington last night, escaping with about $2600 and two days' receipts after threatening a shootout. The incident evoked memories of the Knickerbocker disaster as the attacker fled through the manager’s offices.
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Washington
Fane
Ambissador
Kuickerbocker
Eighteenth Street
Columbia Road
Potomac Recedes After Flood Threat Across Region
The Potomac River is receding from Cumberland to Williamsport after a period of high water. Observers report reduced flooding and snowmelt easing, with the river nearing normal flow as warmer weather continues. Local reports note damage from earlier days of high water and lingering concerns as the water subsides.
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Totoomane
Cumberland
Williamsport
Potomac Héison’ Co
Williamygurl Fee
Knoxville Too Has Its War In Gossipy Row
A Knoxville Tenn item from January 1974 describes a school incident involving Merble Shipman 17 who wore plaid stockings over her uniform and was sent home by Central High Principal Haasie Gresham. The community remains divided over the affair with local gossip stoking tension.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Merbla’ Shipman
Merble
Mise Haasie Gresham
Central High
Merle
Spreading Acitation in Ching Cities
Shanghai dispatch reports British and Japanese forces showing a firm front in China’s crisis. Antitorture and anti Christian protests spread. Indian troops deploy from Hong Kong to Shanghai. Japanese sailors sail toward Chongqing. anti British demonstrations burn a petrol company building in Siangtan. Catholic missionaries warn evacuation of inland provinces within two weeks. The nationalist manifesto in Hanoi claims China’s right to negotiate new treaties while defending its sovereignty and urging powers to respect economic integrity.
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Preeay
Shanghai
Great Britain
Japan
Ching
Hong Kong
Ensebo Naval Station
Palois
Chita
Téretza
Janet Wale
Equatora
Cormerd
Siengtan
Tallea
Asiatic Petroleum Company
Enterior
Paligh
Wil
Obristium Church
Hankow
China
Vault expansion urged to protect historic courthouse records
County commissioners consider a new vault as current space is insufficient and fire insurance risks rise. Officials note past courthouse improvements overbudget and urge a southeast wing addition to house the Clerk's office tax collector and sheriff spaces. A vote is expected at tomorrow's meeting.
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Amd
Dan
Fealaubla Bank
Pregent
Schou Noard
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