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Domestic News July 16, 1936

Mcallen Daily Monitor

Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas

What is this article about?

United States Senator Louis Murphy of Iowa was killed in an automobile accident near Bloomer, Wisconsin, on July 16 when a tire blew out, causing the car to plunge off the road. His wife suffered shock and possible rib injury; companions Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Woodward had bruises. Murphy was a strong New Deal agricultural supporter.

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Senator Killed

Louis Murphy of Iowa Dies in Automobile Accident.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., July 16—(AP)—United States Senator Louis Murphy of Iowa was killed today in an automobile accident near Bloomer, north of here.

The car in which he was riding plunged off the road when a tire blew out. He was one of the strongest supporters of New Deal agricultural policies.

Mrs. Murphy was brought to a hospital here, suffering from shock and a possible rib injury. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Woodward of Dubuque, who were riding with the Murphys, were treated for bruises.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Death Or Funeral Politics

What keywords are associated?

Senator Murphy Car Accident Iowa Senator Tire Blowout New Deal Supporter

What entities or persons were involved?

Louis Murphy Mrs. Murphy Mr. F. W. Woodward Mrs. F. W. Woodward

Where did it happen?

Near Bloomer, Wis.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Bloomer, Wis.

Event Date

July 16

Key Persons

Louis Murphy Mrs. Murphy Mr. F. W. Woodward Mrs. F. W. Woodward

Outcome

senator louis murphy killed; mrs. murphy suffered shock and possible rib injury; mr. and mrs. f. w. woodward treated for bruises.

Event Details

United States Senator Louis Murphy of Iowa was riding in a car that plunged off the road near Bloomer, north of Chippewa Falls, Wis., when a tire blew out.

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