Patrolman Mead Faces Inquiry Over Prisoner Beating
City Council reviews allegations that Patrolman Ross Mead struck James McEvoy while in custody with two other officers in the jail. Dr O Hare and Chief Flanigan testified as hearing opened, Mead given chance to explain his side, adjourned to 7:30 pm for further remarks.
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Mead
Ross Mead
James McEvoy
Fr. J. Weaver
Hugh O'Hare
John D. Flanigan
Ruppersberger
Burlingame
McEvoy
Whethr Council
Mob Killings in Abbeyville Jail Take Black Man
ABBEYVILLE Ala Feb 2 United Press says Jey Jonson a 22 year old Black man was seized from Henry county jail by about 100 men. The mob entered the jail opened fire striking Jonson and later died at the scene after being moved to the location of the alleged incident. Sheriff Louis Corbett and the jailer were reportedly restrained. Bud Corbett confirmed the prisoner faced a charge connected to an alleged incident near Tumbleton Saturday night.
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United Press
Abbeyville
Ala
Wea
Jey Jonson
Henry County
Louis Corbett
Bud Corbett
Robert Barnea
Tumbleton
Auto Fire Caused by Crossed Wires Injures Car
About 25 damage to John Love s car occurred last evening when crossed wires ignited inside the automobile near North Center and Washington streets. Firemen responded after a silent alarm and authorities warned that wire crossing can cause serious harm as this is the second auto fire from the same cause.
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John Love
North Center
Washington Streets
Lindberghs Reach Rome on Vacation Flight to Egypt
Col and Mrs Lindbergh arrived at Historio airport from Pisa after a brief stopover. The famed aviators, flying a new monoplane, traveled along the coast to Rome in a two hour flight. Officials believe the couple plan a holiday jaunt to Egypt, having departed from Lympne, England, the previous day with undisclosed routing.
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Rome
Egypt
United Press Ome
Charles A. Lindheimh
Historio Airpork
Pisa
Italy
Dingkind Lindbirgh
Miles Mohangie
Borah Warns Against Cure of State Powers
United Press report from Washington on February 2 notes Sen William H. Borah opposing federal overreach and warning that curbing state powers could backfire. He joins congressional veterans in contesting plans to use the Supreme Court to clear constitutional obstacles for New Deal legislation as Justice Stone returns to the bench amid a fresh Washington tax ruling on state utility regulation.
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Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Washington
William H. Borah
Supreme Court
New Deal
Brian # Stone
Stone
Council approves larger bank loan extension over mayor’s veto
Pearce, by Mayor Glen Miller’s recusal, the council extended Citizens National Bank credit from $16,000 to $20,000. Director of Finance M Lec Mulderick was authorized to negotiate and sign the note. Mayor Miller refused, citing pending tax receipts and a push for budget economy. The 8 to 2 vote, with Councilman Duke joining the Mayor, approved the action.
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Director of Finance
Duke
Roosevelt Declares State of Emergency Flood Crisis
President Roosevelt proclaimed an emergency as midwestern floods devastate multiple states. Known dead reach 385, homeless exceed 1,000,000, and damages top 500 million dollars. Ohio River crest threatens Cairo and Evansville, with levee gaps, refugee camps, and massive levee work underway as relief and evacuation plans unfold.
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Cairo
Til
Hickman
Ake Catro
New Madrid
Tipluavile
Tenn
Helena
Dfekwood
Arie
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Jnarrier
Tipton Hill
Louisville
Fond
Memphis
Edward Markham
Army Engineers
PWA
Harry L. Hopkins
U.S
Thomas Parvan
James L. Fieser
Red Cross
Markham
GUF
Washington
Roosevelt
Council approves 321000 bond for sewer program
The council adopted Bill Noots providing a 321000 bond to fund the storm sewer program. Final reading occurred last night and bids for bond sale are expected to be advertised at the next municipal meeting.
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Couner
Storm Maroons Stranded in Far West After Snow
Hundreds stranded as a late storm blankets the far west. Reports say workers in Nevada and nearby areas are cut off, with several groups awaiting rescue or supplies. Officials say air and ground efforts continue amid heavy snow and drifting conditions across multiple counties.
City approves wage boost for street workers in flood relief
The Street Department gains an hourly raise for several workers kept on 24 hour call during the high water menace. Director Stanley Nichols urged the increase, and City Council approved it 4 to 1, Mayor Miller dissenting on procedural grounds.
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Stanley Nichols
Miller
Congress acts to hasten flood relief program
Washington reports two drive plans to aid flood victims along rivers. Rep. Carter Vinson and Rep. John Meron Mack push for government loans to rebuild huts and broadening tax bases to fund flood relief. Initiatives target rehabilitation via changes to WPA rules and related funding in a forthcoming Senate bill.
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Washington
Powerul Congress
Fret M. Vinson
D. Sy
Nevn
John Meronmack
Masa
Vinsen
Wayy and
Means Permittes
Thas
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Lenin
Senate
Garvey Named Erie Agent in City
Binghamton man FT Garvey, formerly chief clerk at Erie Railroad Fort Daccott, arrived to assume agent duties here, suspending Frank T England who leaves after sixteen years of service. England began work in Warren, Ohio, yesterday as Garvey plans to move here within weeks. Sam Scott returned home from a business trip.
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Frank T. England
Erie Railroad
FT. Garvey
Fadlcott
City
Jagent
Frank't. England
Garvey
England
Warren
Ohio
Rebel leader would pattern after Ilduce in Spain
A British reader questions whether Franco would fashion a corporate state similar to fascist models. He asks if Spain would become a fascist or totalitarian regime if victory occurs, noting admiration for Italy and anxieties about civilian duties to the nation.
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Spain
United Press
New York
Staley
Franco
Salamaica
Francisco Luego Cabalero
Waseisa
Erie Man Robbed by Three Masked Men
A Erie poultry dealer was abducted and robbed by three masked men early Tuesday police reported. Frank Sader, beaten and confined, said the assailants forced his car to curb then drove off. He was blindfolded and relieved of cash and valuables totaling about 179 dollars. The description labeled the attackers as awarthy.
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Erie
Frank Sader
Bone
Souder
Udev
City May Hire Deputy to Collect Back Taxes
City Council may hire a deputy tax collector to pursue delinquent assessments and asks Erie county commissioners and the Board of Education to consider joint action with the county and school district. City Solicitor Blaine Kincaid outlined legal duties and deputy appointment procedures, while officials expect to proceed with an in-house deputy if others decline.
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Blaine Kincaid
Board of Erie County Commissioners
Board of Education
Frank E. Westley
Council
ERIE MAN HART IN AUTO UPSET NEAR UNION CITY
Merrill Hart and Leary of Erie were riding in a car that skidded on a snow covered highway west of Union City and overturned once, injuring Hart and Leary. Hart suffered facial bruises but is not seriously hurt. Patrolman Swartz of the highway patrol is investigating the crash.
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Erle
Leary
Erie
Union City
Autaches
Union City Baptist
Hart
Fun City
Doran Thes Down & Aide
Swartz
Jocalsie Station
Highway Patrol
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