President attends Longworth funeral in Cincinnati
President Hoover attended the Longworth funeral in Cincinnati with Mrs Hoover while Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longworth and daughter opted against a state Washington funeral. Longworth, 61, longtime speaker before leaving office, died of pneumonia in Aiken South Carolina.
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Aiken
S. C
James F. Curtis
Alice Roosevelt - Longworth
President Roosevelt
Washington
Christ Episcopal Church
Cincinnati
Hoover
Curtis
Senate
Winter Wheat Crop To Set New Record
The April report from the Department of Agriculture projects a winter wheat production of 644 million bushels, possibly the fourth largest in U.S. history and the largest since 1919. The93% condition, favorable moisture, and above-average acreage suggest a crop well above last year and above the five-year average, with Kansas noting strong conditions.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Eight Negroes to Die in Electric Chair in Kilby Prison
Scottsboro Alabama eight youths aged sixteen to twenty were sentenced to death by electric chair for raping two white hoboes on a freight train. Judge J A Hawkins announced the sentences on March 24 or July 10, with a mistrial declared for Roy Wright, fourteen, from Chattanooga after 19 hours of deliberation.
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Scottsboro
Ala
Kilby
Pegroes
J. A. Hawkins
Roy Wright
Chattanooga
Protest over sending American youths to Europe aboard foreign ship
Officials of the United States Lines filed a complaint with federal authorities against Col. James A. Moss president general of the United States Flag association for deciding to dispatch a large group of American schoolboys and girls to Europe in June on a foreign vessel. John W. Childress, the U S lines Washington general agent, commented on the matter.
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Washington
United States Lines
Irc
James A. Moss
United States Flag Association
Europe
John W. Childress
Wisconsin Crash Kills Three Residents of Adell
A collision at an intersection near Plymouth Wisconsin killed Mrs. Rose Donovan age 77 Miss Mary Donovan age 38 and Lawrence Lamb age 20 all from Adell Wisconsin. The trio were in a car that collided with another vehicle and died at the scene.
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Plymouth
Wis
Rose Donovan
Mary Donovan
Lawrence Lamb
Adell
Tobacco Depot Planned for Missouri Field
A large tobacco depot is to be built in Kansas City Missouri to support the expanding agricultural sector. The warehouse and sales plant will occupy nearly five acres in the industrial district and provide about 180000 square feet of space, backed by local Kansas City business leaders.
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Missouri Field
Kansas City
Nebraska's water abundance defies semi arid image
Nebraska holds 1 200 natural lakes and extensive river mileage, especially in the sandhill region where many lakes are fresh and used for stock, fish culture, and hunting. Alkali lakes supplied potash during the war. numerous wetlands make the state scenic and accessible by gravel roads supporting outdoor recreation.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Sandhill
Nebraska Cheese Output Gains Spotlight in Census
Cheese production in Washington and Nebraska rose from 1927 to 1939, lifting Nebraska from the “other states” group to stand alone in the census of manufactures cheese report. Cottage, pot and bakers cheese from Nebraska rose from 644 287 pounds valued at 55 388 in 1927 to 848 852 pounds valued at 105 919 in 1929, while total U S cheese output reached 606 309 802 pounds valued at 119 006 239, with gains in establishments and wage earners.
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Washington
Nebraska
Census of Manufacturers
Census Bureau
Census of Manufactures
Paved 2500 miles plan faced 22 10 defeat in legislature
The proposal would fund 2500 miles of state highways at 25 million dollars by pledging future four cent gasoline tax earnings to bond payoffs. It failed 22 to 10, surprising supporters. Senators Rodman of Omaha and Kirk of Lincoln sponsored the plan.
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C. A
James A. Rodman
Omaha
Rolla Wah Kirk
Lincoln
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Weather and notices shape Nebraska state news
Omaha reported the hottest weather since October 11 with a 76 degree high on April 7 and forecaster Robins predicting 80 plus for the next day. C. J. Conklin of Brandon Vermont will meet Western Nebraska dairy farmers in Alliance this month. Lexington awarded a $56 000 Presbyterian church contract to James Parr of Chadron with plumbing to Walter Jones of Lexington.
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Omaha
Robins
C. J. Conklin
Brandon
National
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Dairy Farmers
Nebraska
Lexington
James Parr
Chadron
Walter Jones
Bank Closure At Exeter Leaves 90 000 In Deposits
Officers and stockholders of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Exeter announce its closing to facilitate orderly liquidation through receivership. Examiner L. L. Halistead is sent by Bank Commissioner George W. Woods to oversee the department of trade and commerce. Deposits total about 90 000 with 25 000 capital stock.
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Farmers and Merchants Bank
Exeter
L. L. Halistead
George W. Woods
Department of Trade and Commerce
Cutworm Menace Strikes Hemingford Wheat Fields
A strange cutworm is destroying over 1000 acres of wheat around Hemingford as armies of worms move across fields. Farmers Kermit Roland and Leonard Aspden report heavy damage. Mild open winter allowed eggs to hatch, spreading the infestation in western Nebraska.
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Hemingford
Nebraska
Kermit Roland
Leonard Aspden
Fremont Airport Land Buy Vote Planned by City Leaders
A tract owned by W. B. Reynolds north of Fremont near the Masonic orphanage has been discussed by the Fremont airport committee and the city council. A special election may be called to approve the purchase if determination is reached, with federal approval expected within days.
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W. B. Reynolds
Fremont
Masonic Orphanage
Veterans Bureau cleans up Omaha bonus applications ahead of move
The divisional office reports 63990 bonus checks totaling 2,650,222 have been paid as they hasten processing before moving headquarters from Omaha to Lincoln around April 18. About 6,000 checks remain and 2,000 applicants in the district were sent to other districts due to prior loans.
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U. S. Veterans Bureau
Omaha
Lincoln
Charles G. Beck
Sheriff Receives Three Sub Machine Guns for Patrol Use
The Nebraska state sheriff received three sub machine guns for department use. Two stay in the sheriff's office while the third is turned over to the penitentiary. Each gun cost $200 and were purchased by the governor acting as commander in chief of the Nebraska National Guard with assurance they remain in law enforcement custody and are used only for law enforcement purposes.
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Nebraska National Guard
Hastings digs deepest and largest well for city water
Digging of Hastings municipal water well has reached 130 feet with an 185 foot bottom target. The well is designed to yield about 2,000 gallons per minute.
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Hastings
Seward Opens Complete Automatic System in Town
Seward introduces a full automatic telephone system with Fay Wood opening the first local call as head of the chamber of commerce and Rotary club. Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph officials attended an open house for public inspection.
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Seward
Nebraska
Fay Wood
Nebraska History Magazine Revived As Quarterly Periodical
After a near two year lapse the Nebraska History Magazine sponsored by the state historical society is revived and will be issued quarterly. James L. Sellers of the University of Nebraska becomes associate editor and directs the magazine. The current issue features the first installment of his biography of Charles H. Van Wyck former U S senator from a.
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Nebraska History Magazine
State Historical Society
James L. Sellers
University of Nebraska
Charles. H. van Wyck
U. S
Tales of Alliance rescue told amid recent events
Vivid accounts describe the rescue of a victim during the recent se disruption at Alliance. Witnesses recount brave acts by responders and the community's response as officials assess the situation and safety measures.
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Alliance
Drought Crisis Declared Over by Hyde After Survey
Secretary Hyde announced to President Hoover that the drought crisis has been successfully met. He reported extensive surveys found conditions satisfactory and loans totaling 27.472 million dollars aided farmers across Memphis and St. Louis regions with 186632 loans issued.
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Washington
Hyde
Hoover
Memphis
St. Louis
Mr. Hyde
United States
J. B. Kincer
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Kincer
Mobilize 17 584 Legion Men in Ohio by Radio
The American Legion of Ohio mobilized 17 584 Legionnaires in 214 communities along with 4 144 Boy Scouts and 1 478 Legion auxiliary members. The radio mobilization order drew national attention and was mistaken for a call to mobilize the Ohio National Guard.
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Legion
Ohio
Columbus
American Legion of Ohio
Boy Scouts
Legion Auxiliary
Ohio National Guard
Red Cross May Aid Kentucky Miners
A Red Cross general field representative is sent to Kentucky to study miners conditions and relief needs. The official notes no obligation to relieve distress caused by industrial downturn.
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Red Cross
Kentucky
Washington
American Red Cross
Reeve
Vote to Keep City's Gas Station in Lincoln
Lincoln voters defeated a proposal to abolish the municipal gas utility in an election returns showing the measure beaten by a large margin. The outcome keeps the city’s gas service under public control.
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Lincoln
Neb
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