Fire kills entire family in Ohio blaze
An Ohio family perished in a one story home fire as six people were trapped in bed. Miller and his infant were among the dead with others ages eight to nine years old. The blaze began after a coal oil stove exploded during use to kindle the fire. In Texas, Midland reports say a gasoline spill and stove fire exploded, killing Walter God and three young children and a child of his brother.
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Lby
Ohio
James Miller
Natrice
Miller
James, Jr
Ethel
Ralph
Midland
Texas
Ap Irs
Walter God
Not only Steal But Kill Right On The Spot
Bold butchers seized Gleavers and killed two pigs from the Neeley property in Fairview. Police found no prompt witnesses as the thieves fled under cover of moonlight, taking the porcine victims and leaving the scene with unclear motive.
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The
Luther Neeley
Fairview
Mr. Neeley
Neeley
Death of George E. French World War veteran
George E. French aged 37, a World War veteran, died at the government hospital in North Carolina. The body will reach Decatur on an Louisville and Nashville train on December 3 and be taken to the Fuller home on Ninth Street South. Funeral services will be announced later by a priest. French had been in the government hospital for the past six months.
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George E. French
Government Hospital
Een
N. C
Decatur
Louisville & Nashville
Fuller Home
Ninth Street
Winnie Ruth Judd Hopes To Testify In Halloran Case
Mrs Judd Hopeful says she will testify against J J Halloran after he was indicted as an accessory to two murders. Judd, awaiting execution at Florence state penitentiary, reacts as a grand jury recently returned murder indictments.
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Phoenix
Winnie Ruth Judd
J. J
Happy Jack) Halloran
Conflicting Reports On Shanhaikwan Clash In China
The Associated Press notes Japanese forces claimed to have captured Shanhaikwan near the Great Wall while Chinese sources deny the fall and report defense holds. Tokyo dispatches say Chinese troops retreated to Chinwangtao as naval units joined the move. Nan king says League of Nations notified but no protest filed. Shanhaikwan serves as the northern railroad entry to China.
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Associated Press
Shanhaikwan
Tokyo
Rengo
Great Wall of China
Chinwangtao
Nanking
Peiping
Shanghai
League of Nations
Japan
China
Benson Presents Pennant to Decatur 1932 Champions
W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur school system, presents a pennant to the 1932 Decatur football squad. The pennant bears the word Decatur in red on black, announcing the team as state champions. Professor Benson is identified as the presenter.
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W. W. Benson
Decatur
Professor Benson
Moore attends Birmingham spring footwear factory show
D. Moore manager of Moore and Btevens Shoe Store attended the factory showing of spring footwear held in Birmingham by the Central Shoe Co of St. Louis.
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D. Moore
Moore & Btevens
Birmingham
Central Shoe Com
Bt. Louis
Local Wrestler R. Jones Plans Monday Legion Show
Sheffield fighter R man Jones travels Monday night to attend a Legion Wrestling event at a Mar venue to support the show and fans.
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Rman R. Jones
Sheffield
Mar
Four Shots Kill Burgess in Lee Johnson Home Shooting
Oscar Marion, white man, claims self defense after shooting Joe Burgess, a 24 year old Black man, at the Lee Johnson home in Trinity county. Burgess died after four shots. Marion surrendered to officers and was jailed. A murder warrant was issued by Burgess’s sister as the investigation unfolds with Earl Marion later detained for alleged prohibition violations.
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Oscar Marion
Joe Burgess
Marion
Burgess
Lee Johnson
Johnsons
Trinity
Morgan County
Ana
Shaw
Nicholson
Oscar
Marions
Entertain Roosevelt Visit Planned At Florence College
President-elect Roosevelt is expected in Muscle Shoals on January 21 as a guest of Florence State Teachers College for a luncheon if the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce can arrange it. O Neal hall dining room will host the event for citizens faculty and students.
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Florence
Ala
Roosevelt
Muscle Shoals
Florence State Teachers College
Chamber of Commerce of
Tri- Cities
Willingham
O'Neal Hall
Wheatans
Rain Trace Reported in Decatur by Government Bureau
A trace of rain was reported in Decatur in the past 24 hours by a government weather bureau today. Ground moisture and light showers are noted, with no significant precipitation expected immediately.
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Decatur
Wisconsin Inaugural Ball Planned by Democratic Women
Alicia Frusher of the Young Democratic Club in Madison and a University of Wisconsin coed start a ball tradition. Governor elect A G Schmedeman agrees to hold the inaugural event, set for January 2, to honor Democratic supporters in the state.
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Wisconsin
Alicia Frusher
Young Democratic Club
Madison
University of Wisconsin
A. G. Schmedeman
Falkville Hosts Morgan County Singing Convention Jan 7 8
Falkville prepares for the Morgan County singing convention to be held January 7 8 with a 10 o'clock start each day and no evening services. W T Willoughby president invites singers from Cullman Lawrence and Limestone counties to participate.
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Falkville
Morgan County
Ville
W. T. Willoughby
Willoughby
Cullman
Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Back to School Viola Speer Returns to Florence State Normals
Miss Viola Speer has returned to Florence State Normals after spending the holiday season in town.
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Viola Speer
Florence State Normals
Better Prices Seen for Morgan County Strawberries This Year
F O Keller, manager of two Morgan County strawberry grower associations, reports prospects of higher prices and a larger, healthier crop. He cites the cold snap as beneficial to plants and notes heavy acreage, with shipments originating from Hartselle and carload movements to Detroit buyers.
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Morgan County
Eastern Shipping Couiters
F. O. Keller
Mr. Keller
Keller
Tennessee Code
Detroit
Strawberry Association
Hartselle
Pneumonia Claims 17 Year Old Silas Dempsey
Silas Dempsey, 17, died at home on Decatur route Sunday morning after pneumonia. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Landers Dempsey and other relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at Shoal Creek with Rev B P Collier officiating.
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Silas Dempsey
Landers Dempsey
Decatur
Shoal Creek
B. P. Collier
Grove Outlines Two Major Problems Facing Alabama Schools
Abe Montgomery reports that Frank L. Grove, secretary of the Alabama Education Association, cites two core issues facing public education. He warns that reduced appropriations and the state debt threaten school operation and funding unless new revenue or debt solutions are found ahead of the January 31 legislative session.
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Montgomery
Abe
Frank L. Grove
Alabama Education Association
Miller
Grove
Rata Co
Boke Te
Alabama
River Near Flood Stage After Crest Misses By Inches
The Tennessee River stood at 20.6 feet, four inches short of flood stage, threatening Decatur area farms and homes as flood waters spread across lowlands. Bridges are under close watch while swamp lands in Limestone and Morgan counties remain inundated and roads blocked.
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Tennessee
Decatur
Z. Trimble
U. S
Man River
Limestone County
Bee Line
South Limestone
Morgan County
Old Man River
Permanent Committee of 500 Formed in Birmingham
The executive committee of the Organization Of The S00 Ready met in Birmingham to formalize the Committee of 500, appoint Benjamin Russell as chairman and E C Melvin as vice chairman, and define a program to assess Alabama’s finances and mobilize support for constructive measures ahead of the January 31 legislative session. Former Governor W W Brandon urged cooperation and nonpartisanship to aid state needs.
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Birmingham
Ala
Committee of 500
Benjamin Russell
Alexander City
E. C. Melvin Selma
W. W. Brandon
Tuscaloosa
Brandon
Russell
IS TAKEN HOME Mrs. J. E. Benevolent to her hone
A fragment indicates a person named Mrs. J. E. was taken home from an afternoon location. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, places, or dates beyond Prigat's and an avenue reference. No further verifiable details are available in readable form.
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J. E
Prigat
Machines and the future of work rise with planned order
Central Press writer discusses Roosevelt facing technology and social order. Machines will not end jobs if society plans. progress brings more leisure and higher wages, but risks arise when politics and economy fail to adapt. Next: Chief buying power tied to agricultural collapse.
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Franklin” D. Roosevelt
Jack Pickford Dies in French Hospital
Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford and noted motion picture actor died at the American Hospital in Paris. A 36 year old, he had been admitted October 14 after a breakdown with gastrointestinal symptoms. His physician cited multiple ailments affecting the brain center as the cause of death.
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Paris
France
Jack Pickford
Mary Pickford
Motion Eeactor
Tar Today
Pickford
Baer
Temperature record for Decatur shows extreme highs
The Decatur area recorded a maximum temperature of 52 degrees with an additional note of 6 degrees in a neighboring reading, signaling unusual warmth across the region.
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Decatur
Veterans relief costs eyed for $400 million annual save
Washington reports that the National Committee for Economy in Government urged joint congressional review to cut veterans relief expenses by over 400 million annually. Proposals included more than 100 million in pensions for Spanish American War veterans and over 280 million for World War veterans, arguing the tax burden on industry is excessive.
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Washington, D. C
Congressional
National Committee For Economy
President Likely to Act Early on Philippine Independence Bill
The President ended a nine day fishing trip and returned to his office to begin work at the usual time. Indications suggest he will give early consideration to the Philippine independence bill awaiting his approval, with a possible veto.
Water Tank Fire near Union Station Stirs Town
At 5 30 this morning the water tank of the Southern Railway west of Union Station caught fire. Officials say a stove kept under the elbow of the intake pipe prevented freezing while hoboes and travelers used the fire to keep warm.
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Southern Railway
Union Station
Untenable Fragments Tie To Local Event
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local event or notice involving an infirmary and a possible meeting. Readable parts mention a cake and a Tinie, but key details and context are missing to define outcome or participants.
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U. S. Hospital
Paige
Mrs. Judd Hopefuh
J. J. Halloran
Benson
Pennant
Mies
Ketter
Coming Harvest
By Leslie Eichel
Central Press
French Hospital
Hoover
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