Yankee fleet at Gibraltar in grand welcome
Morattar January 31 The first division of the U S Atlantic fleet led by Rear Admiral Sperry arrives at Gibraltar joining British and French vessels in a ceremonial reception. The Connecticut Vermont Kansas Minnesota along with other ships exchange salutes as officials plan dinners races and social events for the visiting Americans.
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Morattar
Fisten
United States Atlantic
Connecticut
Vermont
Kaness
Minnesota
Sperry
Mediterranean
Marbor
Fisgs
Sacda
Ehipa
Vhs Nase
Mumic
Georgia
Nebraska
Wainwright
Tanchor
Patther
Yorkton
Admiralty House Wemesdey
P Liper
Frederick Forestier- Walker
Richard L. Sprague
Salvation Army Captain Coleman in Columbus visit
Captain T. Coleman of the Salvation Army in Macon spent today in Columbus assisting in local work. A party of prominent Salvation Army members accompanied him as they prepared for an interesting day ahead.
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Coleman
Columbus
Macon
T. Coleman
Salvation Arny Fm
Columbum
Galvation Army
High Treason Charge Placed Against Czar Officer
Petersboro report recounts arrest of Lopukine ex director of police in the Ministry of the Interior on a high treason charge linked to alleged cooperation with the revolutionary Curteaf in Paris. The case implicates the Russian political police and reveals ties between police and terrorist groups amid multiple arrests.
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Czar
Petersboro
Blopi Ring
Ministry of the Intestar
Twa
Tigh Treeson
St Pura
Azef
Russian Socialist Revolutionary Petty
Lopu- Kine
Curteaf
Paris
Éxef
Wea
Lopakine
Canere
Lopukines House
Poisoned His Wife Trial Set for Tomorrow
W T Jones a wealthy planter in this county faces murder charges for allegedly poisoning his wife last July. The case draws wide attention due to social ties and sensational evidence from the inquest. Over 220 witnesses summoned. bail denied. trial to begin in Macon with prominent criminal lawyers for both sides. Court work for February term to be set tomorrow morning by Judge W Fetton.
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W. T Jones
Jones
Eppes
State Supreme Court
Jone
Gore
Attornaya
Macon
W. Fetton
Bold Effrontery by Judge Speer in Railroads Case
Court scolds railroads for trying to use a statute of limitations to block claims in the Tift lumber case. Justice Speer warns precedent could undermine interstate commerce rights, urging that delaying tactics threaten shipper protections and the integrity of the decision. The judge criticizes attempts to reopen the case and cautions against weakening the final decree.
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Brown House
Macon
Emory
Wimdish, Watkien & Rie
Acta
Supreme Court of the United States
Fdr
Equity
United State
Getlon
Supreme Court of the United Fates
French Governor Kills Self in Cochin China Incident
January report from Cochin China states Lt. Gov. Bonheera died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Details suggest a suspected suicide amid unclear circumstances. Local authorities describe no external foul play and continue to investigate the events surrounding the governor’s death.
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Maicon
Cochin China
Bonheera
Deacon Charged In Grave Theft Case At Church
Mrs Wildy Heide sues for 10000 in city court alleging a deacon stole a grave plot to block her church membership. The suit claims the pastor invited new members and a grave was removed and reinterred, with Heide pressed to leave the church. Attorney John A Boykin represents Heide.
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Sandy Springs Rch
Oak Grove
Sanday
Uropean Church
Ant
Pulpa
Wildy
Setuccay
Ciy
Mary
Heide
Mitchell
Abe
Beck
Helde
Negro Froze To Death In New Orleans Gutter
In New Orleans Burgundy street, the body of John Washington a Black man was found frozen in a gutter early today marking the coldest snap in years with temperatures plunging to 26 degrees at 7 this morning. The incident is the first of its kind in the city in many years.
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New Orleans
John Washington
Burgundy Street
Fire Escapes Planned at Wesleyan College
Browy Frouse of Macon Georgia reports the executive committee of the Wesleyan college board has awarded contractor R J Fields the project to construct a costly and elaborate fire escape system across campus. Work begins tomorrow and will leave the institution better equipped with a larger number of escape routes for students and staff.
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Wesleyan
Browy Frouse
Macon
Board of Trustean
Wae- Jeyan College
R. J. Fields
Acath
Pact Noted in Savannah Directory Sale
75000 in Savanneh Savannah Ga January 21 pact 2 BSW directory company will book on February 10 ang
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Savannah
Wii
Ang
Man in New Orleans Eats Rail Ticket and Hat
A man being held at the house of detention in New Orleans is believed to be suffering temporary mental disturbance. He boarded the Southern Pacific Sunset express to Baltimore and then began to devour his ticket and hat before officials arrested him. Letters found in his possession were addressed to Jamon.
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New Odesns
Joral
Pion
Southern Pacific
Cor Baltimore
New York Limited
Beass
Jamon
Sultans Adresser Attack by Knife Wound
Raspy Tangier dispatch reports a street porter rushed Mulat Hafid the sultan with a knife shouting to kill the dog of a Curtatian. He was seized and later imprisoned until he lost consciousness after the arrest in Fer near the French militalion outpost.
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Tangier
Mulat Hafid
Schooner Sunk in Lake Pontchartrain Near Little Woods
A New Orleans report states a schooner sank today in Lake Pontchartrain a few miles from Little Woods twelve miles northeast of New Orleans. Several men reportedly perished and the Ramsey, a one masted craft, is suspected. Wilhelm, similar in size, is also said to have gone down in Pontchartrain amid recent high winds.
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Orleans
Wilhelm
Ramsey
Leake Pontchartrain
Pontchertrain
Borgne
Tury
Held for Alleged Car Breaking in Macon
City detective Bill Smith lodged Fred Sarsnail in the city prison today on a charge of car breaking. The suspect allegedly severed two camp cars and helped himself to what he could find there.
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Macon
Bpecia
Citi
Bill
Widow of DeLesseps Dead in Paris
Paris hints at the death of the widow of Count Ferdinand de Lesseps promoter of the Suez Panama and other canals. The report notes she died in Paris after a long marriage and lists minimal biographical context.
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DeLesseps
Paris
Countess de Uesneph
Ferdinand ‘de Lesseps
Sige
Corinth
Panama
Tobacco Consumers Look to Kentucky for Supply
Washington reports tobacco producers face long-term supply concerns as Kentucky and Tennessee play key roles in annual output. Department of Agriculture notes Kentucky and surrounding states yield 376,647,000 pounds of tobacco, over half of U S production and about one sixth of the world total. Demand centers on quality and climate limits in the region.
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Washington
Tomcer
Socialist Riot Wounds 30 in Hanovar Demonstration
In Hanovar Germany on January 31 socialist protests led to clashes with police. Police used arms as demonstrations turned violent and 20 to 30 people were wounded with several arrests made before order was restored.
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Hanovar
Germany
Oder
Louisville battles over lower telephone rates and franchises
Louisville, Kentucky, January 31, 1936. The city council repealed a perpetual franchise for Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph amid a dispute over years long grants and current monthly rates. Cumberland argues it held a 25 year franchise under a perpetual grant, while the city contends the company operated without a valid franchise since January 25. A recent ordinance sets telephone charges at 5.60 monthly for certain services.
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Loutevile
Louleviile
Cdunell
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Abielty
General Council
Tan Company
Ttwce
Atty
Mac Cumberland
Hunting Party Leaves Macon for Arabi and Worth
The invitation lists W. J. Massee and a trio of invited guests who will depart Macon tomorrow afternoon for Arabi and Worth. They will spend two days hunting with some of the communitys leading citizens. The private car of General Superintendent M. Grady of the Georgia Southern and Florida railway will be used.
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Macon
W. J. Massee
Arabi and
Worth
M. Grady
Georgia Southern and Florida Railway
Decision Affirmed in Macon Court Case
In Macon Georgia January 91 special session the circuit court of appeals sustains Judge Spite in the case of Houthath Hearty and Investment Company against Mency Weiler. The case stems from a three suit brought by Heygand and Cutta of Fine gerald, involving a theft to ride in the vicinity. The investigation occurred before Judge Speer.
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Speer’s
Macon
Cirguit Court of
Mystery ship tragedy told from Graveyard of the Atlantic
Norfolk reporters describe a steamer disaster off Diamond Shoals near Cape Hatteras. No wreckage found, witnesses say a funnelled vessel sank amid 46 mph winds. Weather and coast guard stations hear no conclusive details while ships along the Virginia North Carolina coast fail to confirm a wreck. Persistent mystery surrounds the vessel and its fate.
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Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Weasel
Trigedy
Atlantic
Locmt
Norfet Navy Yard
Onondaga
Savannan Line
Ity
Savannah
New York
Sttrron
Hattgres
Diamond Sheils
Lghtshir
Liquor Shipment Bill to be Introduced in Congress
Representative Langley of Kentucky will introduce Monday the interstate liquor shipment bill drafted by the Anti-falcon League for Amarton. It aims to bar shipments of liquor to states or territories lacking local option laws, addressing constitutional objections to prior measures by limiting shipments across state lines rather than within.
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Tim New Meneure
United States
Probing Land Frauds Involving Oklahoma Building Permits
Witnesses from Nashville to Muskogee testify before the federal grand jury in Muskogee about a land fraud scheme tied to building permits. The probe focuses on dummy bidders and manipulated parcels, with multiple named lawyers and officials present at a conference outlining three core conspiracy theories to defraud through dummy entrants and quitclaims.
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Nashville
Oklahoma
Muskoges
Okio
Witfortes
Tenn
Tvalabene
G. W. Pyle
J. A. Bev
Woodward
D. c. Woodward
Sylvester BR. Rush
W. J. Gregg
Who Will Lead Next House Committees Amid Speculation
Warms speculation at the capitol as to who will hold chairmanships in the next House. Seniority rules are expected to govern most picks, with some exceptions for incumbents like Mr. Fowler. Key committees under discussion include judiciary, interstate and foreign commerce, rivers and roads, and post offices.
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Warikewo
Janate
Wwe Venvanks
Tin Newt House
Tig Capitol
Smeng
Fowler
New Jersey
Jenking
Wisconsin
Hepburn
Towana Sherman
Burton
Chaimnan
Oversteet
Indiana
Cheirman
House
Bad
Alexander
Ogiffalo
Ohio
Jth
Barker
James Davidson
Lerreice
Judiciary
Hepbaret
Herburn
Iowa
James S Sherman
Messrs. Waccar
Pennsylvanis
Yann
Kinalea
Willem #. Stafford
Jenn J. Gardner
Committee On Labor
Representative Perkins
New York
Cousins
Ga Clint
South Must Depend On Negro For Labor Speech
Hampton Va January 31. Wounders day at Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute featured Hooker T Washington as principal speaker. He argued the south must depend on the Negro for labor for years to come, citing changing attitudes toward education and labor. The address echoed themes of northern character and evolving regional needs.
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Hampton
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Hooker T Washington
Tuskrsee Institute
Harpton Institute
Tadgat
Dex
Washington
South
Building Permits in Rome for the Year 908 Reach High Totals
In Rome Georgia the city clerk issued permits totaling 5255 670 for the year 908 with over 200 permits served from the clerk's office. About 24 permits were issued directly by council, and total expenditures on buildings and repairs are believed to approach 400 000 dollars. The largest permit granted was 16 000 dollars for the Hochonge tank, reportedly higher than the cost of the new ranks.
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Rome
Fanuiry
iSpetaLj
Councit
Connel
Four Women to Answer in Macon For Beer Ordinance Violations
City police have filed cases against four women running establishments charged with near beer violations. They will be examined by the Recorder to determine penalties and proceedings.
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Macon
Cherokee Superintendent in Decom Ga Transfer to ALC Plant
The Cherokee Brick Company's plant in Decom Georgia will be turned over tomorrow to ALC. Frnent, named general superintendent, previously held a leading role three years ago and helped produce some of the best bricks.
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Decom
Cherokes Brick Company
ALC
Frnent
Theater Shooting Shocks Laulaville Vaudeville Crowd
In Laulaville January 9 Cameron Clemens was seriously shot by Wille Brown, a fellow vaudeville performer. Brown, arrested, said Cameron caused his ouster from their troupe. The audience, focused on another act, did not hear the gunfire.
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Laulaville, Oy
Cameron
Clemens
Laulaville
Wille Brown
Hier Company
Brown
Vauneville
Campaign for Home Missions in Pittsburg
Vague reports describe a national campaign in Pittsburg for home missions with large meetings in various city parts. Mission workers and speakers from Clare Yana are noted, with events to be addressed by Seneminaions and Tra speakers, details unclear due to garbled text.
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Pittsburg
Tne National
Behaif
Fitinborg
Ionary Workers of National Mote
Wand
Seneminaions
Sigh Tra
Clare Yana
Iantanas
Laryena
Labor Leaders Invited to Council of Labor
Prominent labor leaders nationwide received invitations to attend a Council of Labor meeting to discuss vital issues for wage earners. The conference, proposed for January 9 at the Commerce and Labor apartments, aims to address unemployment and how the information division in the Department of Commerce can assist during economic downturns. Daniel I. Keefe, Commissioner General of Immigration, and Secretary Straus are among the key organizers.
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Sm (Ue
Commerce and Labor
Heass Tine
Daniel I Keefe
Commissionen, Genera
Dentariea Br
Straus
Che
Department of Commerce
Adibor
Friends Seek Morse Bail Pending Appeal
Friends of W. Morse, the convicted hank, announce a petition to the United States Court of Appeals for bail pending his appeal from Indae Hough's sentence of nine years in federal prison at Allenta for violation of the banking law. Morse is jailed at Tambs prison. Leaders include Seth Millicen, James Talcot, and Charles Setiwek with Donard Berwild and ex-Governor Cobb among supporters.
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New York
Nlws
W. Maree
Hank
Luagew
United States Circuit
Mr. Morse
Indae Hough
Nrtees
Allenta
Tambs
Seth WM. Millicen
Mercantl¢ Netronal Bank
Jeames Talcot
Commission Merchant
Capitaliat
Behsit
Mr. Doree
Jurles ML Setiwek
Donard Berwild
Cobb
Waine
Weems Steamer Foundered Off North Carolina Coast
A steamer named Weems of the Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Company was reported to have foundered near the Carolina coast yesterday. A voyage from Georgetown, South Carolina, to this region was terminated when the vessel was later reclassified as not in distress. Authorities confirmed the incident as a safety reassessment.
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Baltimore. Au
Vanenrs
Elisebeth City
Theo Weems
Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Company
Georgetown
3. C
Cama Henry
Coffee Habit Tied to Health and Happiness
A reader recounts how family coffee drinking harmed her health and how Postum, used per directions, ended stomach distress and headaches. She credits caffeine reduction for clear skin and better digestion, noting her husband also benefited. The submitter cites The Path to Wellville and asks others to write for the brand’s booklet.
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Jeter
Muddy Vonipiexton
Postum Co
Battie Creek
Mich
Wellville
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