Cold Wave Expected Across Nation As Florida Feels Impact
Washington dispatch reports a continent wide cold wave with forecasts of subfreezing temperatures from the Northwest to the Virginia North Carolina line. Chicago records ten year cold marks, temps may hit 15 below zero before the wave ends tomorrow. Cities take measures to aid the poor and jobless in heatless homes as authorities mobilize welfare support.
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Chicago
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Florida
Wealthy real estate broker dies after New York attack
Edward H. Delge, 53, a Mount Vernon, New York real estate broker, died at Lincoln Hospital from pistol wounds suffered last night when two assailants attacked him on the Huntsboro station stairs of the New York, Westchester and Boston line as he was about to board a train.
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New York
Edward H. Delge
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Lincoln Hospital
Huntsboro
West Chester
Boston
General Cordoba to Lead Column Against Rebels Now Occupying Northern Oil Fields
Reports from Matamoros say rebels led by Governor Lopez De la Vera attempted to attack Tampico but were defeated by federal troops at Hacienda el Cerro. The rebels dispersed and fled toward the border as General Cordoba prepares to lead forces in the region. Meanwhile, Houston reports a 4 AM robbery at State Bank & Trust Company in San Marcos by four unidentified bandits after they cut telephone lines and restrained staff. a $10,000 gain is unconfirmed.
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Cordoba
Brownsville
Tex
Matamoros
Lopez de la Vera
Tamaulipas
Tampico
Hacienda el Cerro
Houston
State Bank & Trust Company
San Marcos
Texas
Troops Move Against Oil Rebels Near Tampico
Five thousand government troops under General Espinoza Cordoba arrived from Monterey and other points to march on the oil regions. The column will begin immediate attack and advance toward Tuxpam, 90 miles south of Tampico, starting tomorrow.
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Tampico
Mexico
Espinoza Cordoba
Monterey
Tuxpam
Savannah Negro Guilty in Diabolical Murder Case
Caesar Euree was found guilty of the brutal murder of Mrs Agnes Bistie and her two children in Savannah. The jury returned a verdict of guilty with a mercy recommendation to life imprisonment. The trial, marked by intense interest, relied on circumstantial evidence and Euree denied involvement as several spectators fainted during the proceedings.
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Savannah
Caesar Euree
Agnes
Bistie
Sentange
Eugeo
Tommy Carney Champ Hpo Luck RR News
Tommy McCarthy, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas McCarthy on Dodson Street, lies seriously ill at home after overturning a pot of boiling coffee injuring his shoulders. He recently recovered from a broken shoulder caused by a fall, with grave fears for his weakened condition.
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Tommy McCarthy
Thomas McCarthy
Dodson Street
Peach
Roads Fight Effort to Lower Grain Rates
Southeast railroad interests opposed proposed grain rate cuts at a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commissioner J B Campbell in Atlanta. They argued boll weevil damage and need for diversified farming justify maintaining current grain, grain products and hay rates from the west, with testimonies from B L Bugg and others in opposition.
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Atlanta
Southeastern
J. B. Campbell
Interstate Commerce Commission
B. L. Bugg
Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlanta
Richard I Manning
South Carolina
Hugh McRae
Wilmington
N. C
W. R. Cole
Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Borah backs tax cuts opposing soldier bonus in NY speech
Idaho Senator William E. Borah told the National Republican Club of New York that tax reductions cannot coexist with a permanent bond to fund a soldier bonus. He warned against a "dangerous political experiment" and cited rising taxes as a tragedy for American life, urging a united front against excess spending.
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New York
San
Associated Press
William E. Borah
Idaho
National Republican Club of
Borah
Congress
Mrs Hubert Blalock Returns Home From Visit in Albany
Mrs. Hubert Blalock will return to her home in Albany Sunday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Granberry on Lee Street.
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Hubert Blalock
Albany
Walter Granberry
Lee Street
Kiwanis to Hear Dr Barker Lecture Series
Kiwanis accepts Rotary invitation to promote three Dr Charles Barker lectures in Ro tary club event. Barker will speak at the High school at 10 am, to women at noon in the First Baptist church, and to men and boys 14 and up at Rylander theater at 7:30 pm, with younger boys allowed if with fathers. Ruth Eldridge entertained Kiwanis with readings and members spoke on what Kiwanis meant to them.
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Rotary Club
the Americas Kiwanis
Charles Barker
Lovelace Eve
Barker
First Baptist Church
Rylander Theater
John Outler
Kiwanis
Dr. Barker
Beau
Big Freeze Tonight Forces Water Shutoff Warnings
Officials warn of the coldest freeze of the year with temperatures well below freezing all night. Residents should drain pipes and shut off water to prevent bursts, and drain indoor tanks in bathrooms and receptacles. Move houseplants indoors to avoid frost damage.
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Americas Water Department
Boldest Thief Steals Clothes From Solicitor
Dan Chappell solicitor of the City Court of Americas reported a loss this morning after an unidentified thief entered Brannen avenue home last night and stole his best suit and a recently purchased overcoat from a hallway rack. The garments, pressed and left by a servant, were taken during the early night hours, with police notified but no trace found.
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Dan Chappell
City Court of Americas
Chappell
Brannen Avenue
Harper
Debate over Mellon tax bill provisions at House
Democratic leaders plan to fight major Mellon tax bill provisions including a 25 percent surtax cap for net incomes over 100,900. President Coolidge vows to veto any bonus bill until tax revision progresses, while Ways and Means continues reviewing the general act as Republicans block action on the soldiers bonus.
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Washington
House
Congress
Ways and Means
White House
Mellon
Avive
Millionaire builds future hospital ready mansion in Kansas City
Kansas City January 5 Aged physician investor U S Epper son and wife planned a house that could serve as a hospital or orphanage after their deaths The 40 room mansion costing nearly half a million dollars is now finished and currently occupied by the elderly couple with a small staff. The future owners of the property remain publicly undetermined though the design allows easy conversion to hospital or orphanage use.
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Kansas City
INEA
U. S
Epperson
Sumter Teachers Hold Session Here
The rural school teachers of Sumter county met this morning at the courthouse in the office of County School Superintendent Dupree with good attendance from consolidated schools. The meetings are now part of compulsory duties after the county board mandated periodic sessions. Under Superintendent Dupree these meetings have benefited teachers through discussion of school advancement and routine matters, with idea exchange proving mutually helpful.
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Sumter County
Dupree
Dwight Harrison Sentenced To Three Years In Penitentiary
Dwight Harrison former vice president of the R L Bolling Company of Ohio received a three year sentence in the penitentiary and a $5000 fine from Judge Duncan in county criminal court. He was found guilty by a jury of making false statements about the holdings of the Phoenix Portland Cement Company of Ohio stock sold by the Bolling Company.
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Columbus
Ohio
Dwight Harrison
R. L. Bolling Company of
Duncan
Phoenix Porland Cement Company of
Bolling Company
Ocilla Southern Rail Seized for Bondholders Sale
Judge Eve in Tifton ordered the sale of the Ocilla Southern railroad to Chatham Bank & Trust Company of Savannah for 200000 dollars to satisfy bondholders. The court directs the road to cease operating on February 1.
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Tifton
Ocilla Southern Railroad
Chatham Bank & Trust Company of
Savannah
Eve
Criminal Week Opens January 14 In Americus City Court
A morning conference between Judge Wm Harper and attorneys set the spring term criminal hearings for Americus City Court. The criminal calendar begins Monday January 14 with Solicitor Dan Crapbell for the state and a light docket expected.
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Wm. Mrl Harper
City Court of Americas
Dan Crapbell
Carruthers Moves to Bartow Florida Home and Grove
Americas friends and acquaintances learn of T. L. Carruthers removal to Bartow Florida where he has bought a handsome home and an orange grove to occupy and operate. Formerly a resident of Americas he was with Southern Printers for years before moving to Hawkinsville then Florida. Several shipments of oranges have already come from his grove this fall with more expected.
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Americas
T. L. Carruthers
Bartow
Fla
Carruther
Southern
Hawkinsvile
Florida
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N.Y
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Pebel
Tien
Tampicos
Fowler
Sam Attereps
TPCOS
TE. Bank
Tampica
Tommy
Certey
Mathis
Steve Pace
Ruth Eldridge
Mashburn
Lewis Ellis
John Oatley
Joe Bryan
January
Coolids
Sumter
Hnanciep
PEN
R. L. Bollings Company
Ucilla Seutrena
Savannah Bank
South Georgia Railroad
Carruthers
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