F D R Mobilizes War Time Relief for Midwest Floods
President Roosevelt directs five government agencies to aid Midwest flood victims. The Army Navy Coast Guard Works Progress Administration Civilian Conservation Corps and Red Cross coordinate evacuations and supply food and clothing. A Sunday night conference set 24 hour cooperation with city managers including Cincinnati.
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Washington
Midwest
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
Works Progress Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Red Cross
C. A. Dykstra
Cincinnati
G M Moves To Reopen Plants As Peace Parley Averted
General Motors prepared to reopen some plants while awaiting a Washington peace conference invitation from Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins. United Automobile Workers indicated willingness to attend. Picket lines formed at Fleetwood and Cadillac Motor Car Company plants in Detroit but no disorder reported.
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Detroit
Frances Perkins
United Automobile Workers of America
Fleetwood
Cadillac Motor Car Company
Cadillac
Cincinnati Fights Fire and Flood Threat Across Valleys
Heavy rains in Pennsylvania and West Virginia push waters toward higher levels in Ohio river basin. Cincinnati fire crews battle floating oil fires as evacuation orders spread to Louisville and Cairo. President Roosevelt expands Red Cross support with military and federal agencies amid a spreading catastrophe. About 500,000 homeless in 12 states. unofficial death toll near 60, including convicts killed in Kentucky riots.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cairo
Allegheny
Monongahela
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Coast Guard
WPA
CCC
Kentucky
Flood Danger Here Passing In Potomac River Valley
Flood danger recedes as Potomac river waters drop from a peak of 3.6 feet on Saturday afternoon. Williamsport water levels stabilize before easing while the Potomac Edison plant shows eight feet above normal. Hancock bridge survives high water with traffic resumed. debris and tree trunks strike center supports.
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Potomac River
Williamsport
Potomac Edison
Murder Suicide Mystery Shocks New Bedford Couple Found Dead
The bodies of William H. Russell, 50, a prominent mill man, and his wife, 50, were found in their New Bedford home. Russell had his throat slit and his wife was crushed. police believe murder and possible self-inflicted death are involved after a preliminary investigation by Police Inspector Walter Almond.
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New Bedford
Mass
William H. Russell
Russell
Walter Almond
Fire threatens garage on Mitchell street West End
A fire started about one o'clock this afternoon threatened a garage on Mitchell street in the West End. Fire companies had the blaze under control. The garage owner was not immediately established.
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Mitchell Street
West End
Weather calm and cold across Maryland and Bay region
Maryland expects fair skies and colder temps tonight into Tuesday. Winds shift from west or northwest to northwest or north across the north and south portions. Rain likely in the extreme south Chesapeake Bay area.
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Maryland
Sandy Hook
Cape Hattress
Chesapeake Bay
Red Cross Doubles Ha gerstown Wa s hington County Quota
National Red Cross headquarters reports flood areas in Ha gerstown and Washington County need millions to avert a national disaster. The new goal is 2000 dollars with about a quarter raised. Emergency fund stations opened at the Herald-Mail office and Hotel Alexander lobby. A local donor sent 100 dollars, with more large contributions expected. Community towns respond as displaced flood victims are aided by earlier recovery work. Drop by Hotel Alexander or Herald-Mail, or call to donate.
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Red Cross
Hagerstown
Washington County
National
Aster
Herald-Mail
Hotel Alexander
Alexander
Harness Pennsylvanian Rivers Proposal to Guard State
Dr James F Bogardus secretary of legislation proposes five million dollars to guard Pennsylvania against future flood disasters by building reservoirs to harness the states streams the legislation is said to be prepared Harrisburg January 25
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Harrisburg
James F. Bogardus
Pennsylvania
Bogardus
Jury To Hear Hawk Charges In Franklin Court
The Franklin County Grand Jury in Chambersburg will hear nineteen cases this week, four against Ralph F. Hawk a 20 year old farm hand who allegedly confessed to assaulting his former sweetheart Catherine Gelwix and to arson that killed her mother and sister. Two counts are murder with the others arson and assault with intent to kill. Hawk reportedly admitted striking Catherine and starting the blaze that trapped the girl who survived unconscious.
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Franklin County Grand Jury
Chambersburg
Ralph F. Hawk
Catherine Gelwix
Gelwix Bangalow
Hawk
Catherine
Bridge tip wins prize in local news tip contest
A Hancock resident’s tip about the Hancock bridge closure after two supports were knocked out of line won first prize in the week’s news tip contest. Second prize was shared by a Maugansville resident for a tip about a car crash near Hopewell injuring a passenger, and an East Washington Street housewife for a tip about a large number of milt.
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Hancock Bridge
Hancock
Maugansville
Hopewell
Washington Street
Tire strike vote at Cumberland plant escalates labor dispute
United Rubber Workers Local 26 approved a sit down strike at the Kelly Springfield Tire Co plant in Cumberland by 397 to 6 with 118 to 3 voting to continue. Company and union clash over negotiation terms as plant manager hints at a statement. Union executive committee plans grievances list for submission.
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Cumberland
Kelly Springfield Tire Company
United Rubber Workers of America
State Armory
Harry B. Savalin
Gardner Bowers Sentenced for Larceny of Meat
Gardner Bowers was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Justice C Edward Heard after arraignment in city court on a larceny charge. He allegedly stole two hams two shoulders and several sections of side meat from Mrs Emma Barrs cellar on Elizabeth Street. The Barrs had recently butchered and the meat was not recovered. Bowers denied the theft and was intoxicated when arrested after serving a prior jail term for drunkenness.
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Gardner Bowers
House of Correction
Justice C. Edward
Emma Barr
Elizabeth Street
Barrs
Bowers
Lost 125 Pound Shoat Found In Clearspring
A shoat weighing about 125 pounds was found roaming in Clearspring and turned over to former Sheriff Samuel Starliper to await the owner’s identification.
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Clearspring
Samuel Starliper
Two Narrowly Escape Injuries in Road Accident
Sam M. Tooma of Blue Ridge Summit a race and rug salesman and a young man driving the Tooma car narrowly escaped injury this morning at 10:50 when the car left the road while attempting to pass another vehicle between Routerville and Ringgold. The car struck fence posts and a utility pole, badly damaging the front of the auto.
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Sam M. Tooma
Blue Ridge Summit
Tooma
Routerville
Ringgold
Damage suit filed over Baltimore street crash
A damage suit for 2500 dollars was docketed by New Model Cab Co against Leo L. Abbott for an accident at a Baltimore street intersection. The crash last July 4 left no injuries. Litigation led by Harry O. Levin and D. Angle Wolfinger.
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Baltimore
New Model Cab Co
Leo L. Abbott
Harry O. Levin
D. Angle Wolfinger
Washington men plead guilty in federal liquor case
Three Washington County residents Dorie L. Abbott Clifford A. Eaton and Otho Eaton faced federal prison terms in Baltimore after pleading guilty to liquor law violations. Abbott and Eaton each received 15 months and fines of 3609 while Otho Eaton got two 15 month sentences to run consecutively with total fines of 1200. They were captured in moonshine raids conducted by agents led by Federal Investigator Ralph Tagg.
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Washington
Mdivani Arrested in Treason Plot Link Probe
Mdivani identified as brother of the Marrying Mdivanis was seized in Tiflis Georgia amid treason charges against 18 Soviet officials. Karl Radek and L Serebryakoff testified linking the former Paris attaché to a conspiracy to aid Germany and Japan. The arrest targets the attempt to separate Georgia from the Soviet union and overthrow communism.
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Rudy Mdivani
Mdivanis
Mdivani
Paris
Leon Trotzky
Bolshevist
Tiflis
Georgia
Union of Societ Socialist Republics
Karl Radek
Izvestia
Germany
Japan
Russia
IL. Serebryakoff
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Legion Won’t Seek Pensions, Says National Commander
Indianapolis January 25 Harry W Colmery National Commander of the American Legion announced the Legion would not ask Congress for general pensions for World War veterans He stated this in the February issue of the American Legion Monthly and recalled the Cleveland convention where he was elected by acclamation noting the sour tone after the adjournment.
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Indianapolis
Harry W. Colmery
American Legion
Legion
American Legion Monthly
Colmery
The
Cleveland
Kidnapped six year old Jean Seville sought in Franklin County
Six year old Jean Seville has been missing for two weeks after leaving her foster parents near William son Franklin county to catch the school bus. Police traced a New York plate automobile seen on Warm Spring road at the time of disappearance. A $200 county reward pits the search into high gear as Mrs. Ambrose a local teacher and bus driver Walter Shatzer may be involved in the unfolding case.
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Jean Seville
New York
Glenn Sleighter
Williamson
Franklin County
Warm Spring
Jean
Robert Ambrose
South Hamlton
Warm Spring Road
Walter Shatzer
State Offers Cots Supplies to Ohio Flood Aid
Maryland offers swift dispatch of ambulances, cots, blankets, and other supplies to Ohio to aid in flood relief. Governor Nice telegraphed Governor Davey that Maryland stands ready to help with ambulances, state constabulary, National Guard, and Red Cross food and clothing appeals.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Ohio
Harry W. Nice
Martin L. Davey
National Guard
Red Cross
Susquehanna Recedes but Flood Risk Persists in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 25, the Susquehanna receded slowly but officials warned that heavy rain could raise the river to a minor flood stage. Drizzle lingered yesterday and overnight along the river, though upper reaches stayed well below flood level.
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Harrisburg
Susquehanna
C. S. Ling
Banean
Capital
Water Rationing Hits Cincinnati After Mill Creek Fire
Cincinnati faces a severe water crisis as river floods and a $1,500,000 Mill Creek fire cripple the city’s water and power supplies. City Manager Dykstra warns against waste while rationing reduces drinking water to four hours daily and power to a seventh of normal. Assistant Marshal McNary reports the blaze under control by mid-morning.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Mill Creek
C. A. Dykstra
Harry McNary
Wheeling Flood Relief Coping With Rising Ohio River
Residents return to relief shelters as heavy rains push the Ohio River toward 46 feet. Floodwaters recede two feet but most of the mid-river island district remains submerged. Highways closed, only rough detours possible. Utility services largely intact, with riverfront streetcars affected.
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Wheeling
Friends
Ohio
High water stops serum shipment to flood area
High water at Huntington West Virginia blocked a truck carrying 100000 units of antityphoid serum from the Curtis Bay coast guard depot destined for flood relief. Coast guard alerted planes at Fort Hunt near Alexandria and Memphis for possible air transport when weather allows. Officials eyed sending the serum by river to Louisville by surf boat if conditions remain bad.
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Baltimore
Huntington
W. Va
Curtis Bay Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Fort Hunt
Alexandria
Memphis
Ohio River
Louisville
Louisville Brightens After Flood Rescue Push
In Louisville Kentucky residents endure a fourth day of flood misery as night rescue efforts were hampered by power losses. Rescue teams reopen operations to reach hundreds stranded in inundated areas, aided only by candles and lanterns as darkness lingered.
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Louisville
Pittsburgh Flood Threat Again Looms Over City
Pittsburgh faces renewed danger as three rivers rise due to heavy rains and mountain snowmelt. U S Weather Observer W S Brotzman warned the Monongahela and Allegheny may reach 33 feet, flooding riverfront streets and displacing residents after last week’s deluge. Philippi and Weston West Virginia logged near inch rain, feeding the surge into the Monongahela. Franklin Pennsylvania on the Allegheny reported similar rainfall and rising streams.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Monogahela
Ohio
W. S. Brotzman
U. S
Philippi
Weston
W. Va
Franklin
Out of Race Ward 3 Councilman Withdraws Candidacy
Councilman Herbert B. Coat of Ward 3 withdrew this morning as a candidate to succeed himself citing ill health as the reason for his exit. The move leaves the ward's political contest open without the incumbent.
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Herbert B. Coat
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