Alabama Democrats split over Heflin primary ban and policy
Montgomery Alabama December 17 The state executive committee voted 27 to 21 to bar candidates who did not back the party presidential nominee from the 1930 Democratic primary. Senator Heflin and Hugh A Locke of Birmingham said they would seek reelection and run for governor respectively, while Attorney General Charlie C McCall supported the action, calling for adherence to party rules. A Birmingham meeting of “progressive democrats” was set for December 20 to finalize plans.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Executive Committee
J. Thomas Heflin
Heflin
Alabama
Washington
Hugh A. Locke
Birmingham
Locke
Tiday
Dudge
Ofham
Democratic Executive Committee
al Smith
Charlie C. McCall
McCall
Judge Locke
Progressive Democrats
Three Gun Gambler Dies After Offi ce Shootout
In midtown Manhattan Pierre Guillot, 42, a three gun gambler, tried to shoot his way out of an office on West 41st Street. Patrolman Harry Browser, plainclothes, wrestled the pistol away, fired back, and Guillot was wounded in the head and shoulder. Four other men in the office fled as the gunman fired. none of his shots hit.
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New York
P Lay
Harry Browser
Pierre Guillot
Seventh Avenue
41St Street
Guillott
West 41 Street
Browser
Guillot
Foreign consuls push risky journey in war torn Manchuria
In Manchuria foreign consuls from the United States Britain Japan France and Germany pressed on with their hazardous journey toward the war front west of the Khinghan mountains. Reports say China and Russia seek to block an international inquiry into civilian conditions while railway disputes and looting accusations surface as Soviet Chinese talks continue at Kharabovck.
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Tokyo
Manchuria
Appa Red
Khinghan Mountains
China
Russia
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Germany
Mientuho
Rengo
Kharabovck
Esai Yun Sheng
Chang Hsueh Liang
Negroes Arrested for Attacking an Officer in Selma
SELMA Ala Dec 17 Four negroes were arrested after they attacked Deputy Sheriff Hedie Kircey during an attempted arrest for reckless driving. The deputy was uninjured aside from bruises. one attacker, Howard Smith, was wounded in the scuffle. A charge of grand larceny was also listed in the case.
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Selma
Ala
Hedie Kircey
Dallas
Howard Smith
Dothan Plans New Police Station In Three Months
Dothan officials confirm a new one story police station to be built between the fire house and city hall. The project, costing several thousand dollars, hinges on securing funds but is targeted for completion within three months. The plan accompanies broader expansion including sewer work and bond consolidation.
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Frances
Dothan
J. L. Vaughn
Vaughn
Fire
Senator Heflin warns of attempted cotton market panic
Senator J. Heflin of Alabama told a Senate agricultural subcommittee the New York Cotton Exchange faced a deliberate attempt by a large speculative force to create a panic. He credited the federal reserve with preventing success and urged continued hearings after Christmas to reveal opposing testimony.
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New York
Heflin
Alabama
Senate Agricultural Subcommittee
Chicago
New Orleans
Hoover
Federal Reserve Banking System
Senate
Department of Justice
Georgia
Iaders
Central
South America
London
W. L. Clayton
Houton
Texas
Nag
House
Supreme Court
Fural Radio Commission
Woman Held Over Death Of Morris Girl
An inquest into the death of Oliv ee Glenn, 93, of Morris, Ala, continues as Aifig Te Turner, 26, admits involvement in the March incident. The case, heard by local authorities, focuses on the events last Friday and the ongoing investigation.
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Airwingham
Olivee Glenn
Morris
Ala
Te Turner
Firemen Strike Met With Army Drafts in Uruguay
In Montevideo the firemen quit their engines after Congress adjourned without a pay raise. The government drafted them into regular duties as soldiers and deployed troops to occupy police headquarters to curb defections. Police also walked out in sympathy but were met with arrests as regulars were ordered to maintain order.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Congress
Leaving refuse in city limits to be stopped
Chief of Police Domingus warns complaints of decaying matter being dumped in the old brick yard pit south of the Bay Line depot and on the Webb road beyond the Virginia Carolina Chemical Plant. He says offenders will be prosecuted and officers made no arrests last night. No results from the fireworks crackdown were reported.
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Domingus
Bay Line
Webb Road
Virginia- Carolina Chemical Company
Congressional Activity Highlights Tuesday Debates and Committees
Senate debates Watton federal judgeship in Pennsylvania while committees discuss elections eligibility and communications bill. House advances agriculture appropriations and federal highway aid. Impeachment arguments heard against Judge Grove M. Moscowitz. Haiti commission revision and naval, foreign affairs actions also noted.
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Senate
Albert L. Watton
Pennsylvania
Julius Barnes
Elections Committee
Senator Grundy
Interstate Commerce Committee
Agriculture
W. L. Clayton
Houston
Texas
House
Naval Affairs
Military Affairs
Judiciary
Grove M. Moscowitz
New York
Foreign Affairs Committee
Haiti
Weather Update For Alabama Rain Tonight
A weather advisory notes rain across Alabama tonight with Wednesday rain and colder air moving into the northern portion. Expect cooler temperatures and unsettled skies as fronts pass through the state.
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Alabama
Fiancee files suit to probate Elkins will in New York
Mrs. Evelyn T. Martin, fiancée of Stephen B. Elkins, seeks probate of his will in New York. She alleges executor Davis Elkins hindered probate and that liquor was unlawfully removed from the Park Avenue apartment. Stephen B. Elkins died October 20 on his fifty second birthday.
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New York
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Evelyn T. Martin
Hfe
Northampton County
Vic
Park Avenue
Davis Eikins
Devenant
Martin
Davis Elkins
Washington
Stephen
Addison Stevens
Charles Anderson
Stephen Elkins
Hazardous device sender in custody after mail incident
Francis Cadwell, 26, described as an expert mechanic but prone to erratic behavior, mailed a homemade hazardous device to Clark Scott in Townsend, Tennessee, injuring Scott and prompting Cadwell’s detention in a California mental hospital. Cadwell admitted mailing the package and listed other intended recipients.
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Los Angeles
Francis Cadwell
Clark Scott
Towksend
Tenn
State Hospital For the
Tatton
Calif
Superior Court
Cadwell
Post Office
Scott
Aged Cottonwood Citizen Dies After Five Week Illness
A Cottonwood resident died Monday at home after a five week illness. The funeral was held at Rebeth church south of Pith with Rev S J Spires officiating, burial at RB telat cemetery with Fellowa 9 and MOM Tutermne Forrester in charge. Grandsons Tom Join Preston Herbert Hughes RK Patterton and Peter Chr tras attended, along with relatives including Hoyyee Gs dates Dudley Arthur Christmas Fan and Lara Pettepacs among others.
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Cottonwood
Reobeth Church
Pith
S J. Spires
Fallowed
RB Telat
Fellowa 9
Mom Tutermne Forrester
Pageenter
Tom
Join
Preston
Herbert Hughes
Patterton
Reter
Mr. Hoyeee
Rovers Dudley
Cottenwend
Myre
Arthur Christmas
Cottennwood
James Fan
Cottoweewel
Lara Pettepacsaf Cetursond
Fur Sone
B. G
Colombo
Understudy Leads in Strictly Dishonorable as Broadway Turns
In New York the understudy Maryvaret steps into Leable Pasty's lead after Muriel Kirkland's sudden departure. Antoinette Perry, daughter of former senator, is highlighted for her revival debut and the Perry lineage linked to Colorado pioneers is noted as part of the era.
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New York
Des Ptc
Legemar
Waco Porery
Arto Cacer
Maryvaret
Leable Pasty
Muriel Kirkland
Margaret
Antoinette Perry
Aid Astein
Vriss M. Hall
Harry Fosik Frueauft
Hunt Continues for Slayer of Police Officer
National manhunt fails to capture Frederick Burke alias Frederick Dane, linked to the Farners and Merchants Bank robbery in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Burke is suspected in the St. Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago and is reportedly allied with the Al Capone gang. Viola Dane, posing as Burke’s wife, is held on receiving stolen goods charges amid disputed prison history.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Frederick Burke
Frederick Dane
Charles Skelly
St. Joseph
Burke
Farners and Merchants Bank
Jef Tergen
Wis
Chicago
Middle West
al Capone
Viola Dane
Wilbur Cunningham
Fred Alden
Des Moines
Iowa
Mattie Howard
Missouri
Cunningham
Lake Shore Drive
Here
Viein Daniels
Jefferson, Wi
Fliers Land After Long Transatlantic Flight
Major Ted Loarre Borges and Lieutenant Leon Challe completed about 3,600 miles from Seville to Maracaju Brazil before landing near Natal. One flyer injured seriously. they hoped to reach Montevideo, Uruguay, 6,000 miles from start. Authorities dispatched medical staff and officials to assess injuries and status.
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Spain
Associated Press
Montevideo
Uruguay
Rabat
Morocco
Casa Blanca
Paris Air Ministry
Iito de Oro
Africa
Porto Praya
Cape Verde Islands
Natal
Coats
French Air Ministry
St. Paul’s Rock
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Seripostal
Maracuia
IO Janeiro
Ted Loarre
Borges
Leon Challe
Maracuja
Rio Grane del Notre
Marachuja
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