Flood News Dominates Newton Ledger With Mississippi Rise
From Newton Kansas April 19 flood reports dominate front prose as Mississippi waters rise threatening farms and towns. Citizens pile sandbags, women and children evacuated while authorities forecast property losses and recovery efforts. The piece notes weather extremes and hints at broader national concerns about finance and defense, mentioning two Chicago figures linked to the Midnight Frolics cabaret and a kidnapping rumor.
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Woman in jail on murder charge in Pittsburg case
Mrs Roxie Bamford a 37 year old Pittsburg woman was jailed today likely facing a murder charge in the death of her husband Joseph Bamford He died in a hospital from injuries described as heating by a rolling pin allegedly inflicted by his wife Jean Bamford during the incident
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Classified ads notice and small rental listing
Tribune advertises limited classified slots. A modern six room housekeeping apartment at 312 Fourth Ave is for rent at $50 monthly. A bicycle is for sale cheap in fine condition with contact 950-X after 3 p.m.
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Five Best Features Via Radio roundup
United Press summarizes a morning and evening radio lineup across stations WEAF WJZ WBZ KDKA KYW RVA Richmond and more. Program highlights include Mendelssohn with Hana Barth Arcadia Thrkenholz at 8 30 a m Eastern and a nightly Virginia practical college feature at 8 00 p m Pacific 10 00 p m Eastern and a Little Symphony orchestra concert from BGG at 8 00 p m Eastern.
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Little Symphony Orchestra
WTAM
Cleveland
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Mistrial in Sapiro Ford libel suit declared by judge
Federal Judge Fred Raymond dismissed the jury after five weeks of trial in the Aaron Sapiro versus Henry Ford libel case. The parties will reconvene April 30 to set a new trial date, possibly after July first due to funding delays. Judge Raymond criticized newspaper coverage of court records and noted a Justice Department inquiry into juror conduct.
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Stunt Flyers to Feature Signing of Aircraft Bill in Pa
Gov Fisher will sign a Pennsylvania aircraft regulation bill next Tuesday making the state a pioneer in civil aviation oversight. A carnival of the air will accompany the ceremony with stunt flights by Army, National Guard, and Reserve pilots. The license requires examinations of flying ability and equipment. a state aeronautics commission will operate within the Department of Internal Affairs.
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Games Postponed Amid Cold and Wet Grounds
National Chicago at St. Louis postponed due to cold weather while American Cleveland at Chicago is postponed because of wet grounds.
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PESTILENCE ATTACKS REFUGEE CAMPS AND TRAIN MASSACRE
April 21 reports from Guatemala City and Mexico City describe a brutal raid on a Guadala ja–Mexico City train at La Barena. Fifty-three known dead, survivors estimate up to one hundred fatalities. Foreigners aboard not wounded. one German woman named Mrs. Carl Levin among ten nonAmericans. Raiders looted, shot passengers, and set coaches on fire as rescue troops approached. Government ties attack to religious conspiracy, with calls for investigation and pursuit by Secretary of War Amaro.
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Retired man chosen as fifth juror in Snyder Gray case
In New Jersey on April 21 the jury pool for the Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray trial expanded as Herman Ballweg, a 63 year old Jamaica resident and retired salesman, was selected as juror number five after a lengthy questioning about crime and punishment. Prosecutors and defense argued over mercy versus certainty as court resumed. Meantime in Sandyston Franklin Van Sickle confessed to killing Edward Razer two years prior to marry Razer's wife, authorities said.
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Sussex County
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Outbreak of Contagion Adds to Refugee Suffering
Disease struck refugee camps in the flood region as high waters burst levees along the Mississippi Valley. Homeless numbers climb near 80,000 with 60 to 66 dead and about 300 injured. yet relief lags amid worsening sanitation and weather. Authorities fear contagion alongside rising waters threaten camps in Arkansas and Missouri.
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Body found in river near Wabash bridge
A 25 year old unidentified white man was found floating in the Monongahela River beneath the Wabash bridge by workmen today. He was fairly well dressed and the death is under investigation by local authorities.
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Cooling Breezes Bring Relief From High Temperatures
Varying readings across the Northeast as a heat wave peaked with 88 to 90 degree highs from Maine to Virginia. New York reports three prostrations and a record 88 degrees on April 20. Chicago and Cleveland stay cooler while Buffalo falls to 52. A high pressure system off the South Atlantic and a low over Canada drive moist air northward with expected rain to cool the region. In Philadelphia a record 89 is logged for April 20 and a worker, Norris Trigws, 42, collapses at his Chester job.
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Harrisburg Reaffirms Standard Time This Year
Harrisburg will adhere to standard time this year after the Chamber of Commerce tabled a proposition to adopt daylight savings time. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will be the only cities in the state to push clocks forward one hour.
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Fire Turns Hastings Tower Into Danger Sealing Four Story Blaze
More than 100 occupants fled through smoke filled stairways as a fire swept the Hastings apartments four story tower. A landing collapsed hurling several residents to the floor below. they were aided by other firefighters. Fire crews reached the injured and controlled the blaze.
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Important Cities Linked By Airmail
Cleveland Ohio April 21 Cleveland Pittsburgh and Youngstown were linked by airmail today with the maiden flight of the government controlled route. The WACO plane Pittsburgh carrying a record 200 pounds for its first trip took off at 2515 with Od Noyes as pilot marking Ohio’s first government supervised airmail tract.
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Execution too good for mother in brutal murder case
In Freehold April 21 Mrs Christina Stoble was condemned as a monster after the state’s murder case against her for killing her 16 year old daughter with a newborn in her arms. Prosecutor John J Quinn urged a life sentence saying execution would be too good. He described her as cold blooded and unempathetic, the only case of a mother killing her child and grandchild. The court heard a dramatic summing up as the jury faced the verdict. A new suspect in the Baden Homestead terror cases was arrested in Pittsburgh Levi Browning, B L, after entering Center Avenue police station seeking a jailed friend.
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D A R Delegates Visit President at White House
Washington April 21 Delegates of the Daughters of the American Revolution complain about guest list limits at today’s White House reception as about 4600 delegates attend the convention from across the country. President Coolidge’s injured hand prevents handshaking while delegates vote for seven vice presidents general and two honorary vice presidents general for life. Results to be announced at tonight’s session.
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Meashouse Bill Gives Highway Secretary New Authority
Harrisburg April 21 governor Fisher signed the Meashouse Bill granting the secretary of highways authority to designate highways by name or number and to combine routes for traveler convenience. The measure also lowers Pennsylvania corporate capital stock tax from one third to one fifth, with no change to foreign company bonuses.
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Governor Reminds of Forestry Week Proclaimed by Coolidge
Harmissurg April 21 AP Governor Wisher urges Pennsylvanians to observe Forestry Week proclaimed by President Coolidge for April 24. He notes 13 006 000 acres in Pennsylvania and over 14 000 000 trees being planted this year on private lands. He calls for unity to honor Pennsylvania's name and forests.
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Ad consultant Louisa Eytinge accused of forgery in Kansas City
Louisa Victory Eytinge, a nationally prominent advertising consultant and former enavies, is charged with forgery. Detected by Pittsburgh police, Eytinge blames his estranged wife for the plight and plans to return to Arizona State Penitentiary. He was serving a murder sentence when he became involved with his wife, Jean Pauline Diver, an advertising woman. Her name appeared on bank papers due to his lack of citizenship restoration after release.
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Weather Forecast For Western Iowa And Rain In The South
A cold front brings rain and chill across western Iowa with much colder conditions Friday in the southern portion. A developing low pressure system moving from the southwest brings rain and thunderstorms along a broad path from the Great Lakes to the Mississippi Valley. Little Rock and Memphis report heavy downpours with record rain totals. Little Rock notes 8.82 inches in 48 hours and Memphis 4.16 inches. The Arkansas River at Little Rock reaches final stage, tying its best on record from 1844. Northern regions see clear skies with 60s to 70s readings across listed cities.
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