Turmoil as Chinese protests rise over Japan embassy attack
Reports from Nanking and Shanghai describe Japanese embassy officials warning of serious consequences after the assassination of Pro Japanese rail minister Tung Yu Jen. Authorities curb gatherings in Beijing and Hankow while Shanghai authorities warn against anti Japanese demonstrations. Demands from Nanking prompt strict security as students march toward the capital to protest North China separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Changchow
Tung Futan
Shanghai
Min
Ripper Victim Mystery Deepens In New York Hallway Find
Unidentified woman found in a deserted New York hallway amid debris may be the work of the infamous serial killer. Investigators report marks on the body and await autopsy results to determine cause of death. a medical examiner notes a violent death is likely. The victim, 45 to 60, is described as poorly clad and known locally as Molly from the Malloy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hew
York
Aubney Burrgeons
Raymond B. Miley
Molly
Malloy
Lab Worker Dies From Meningitis Infection
Miss Christina Pabst, a National Institute of Health laboratory technician and co author of several papers, contracted meningitis after an inoculation mishap on December 17 when an animal moved and culture splashed into her eye. Immediate eye cleansing followed but she fell ill and died as Christmas approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlesse
Jashington
Christnss
Agna Pabst
National Institute Health
Miss Pabst
Pabst
Dlaesse
Officers Burned Mires Din in Minte At COC Camp hare
Waterbury VI Dec 26 Fire destroyed officers quarters at a civiliem conservation force camp. Three army officers died and three more were critically wounded. Victims include Capt Roland Potter former Norwich University coach and athletics director, Capt Edwinyy Palertown Man, Lt Leonard C Bubey Concord NB, Lt Aries H Brooks, Lt Charles G Howard, and Lt Cui Matte. Fire occurred early today at the Atite River dam site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brooks
Charles G. Howard
Atite River
Ebe
Funder
Italians Seize Dozen Spies in Christmas Coup in Africa
Italian East Africa forces claimed Christmas fighting victory as Ethiopian and Eritrean agents were rounded up. A group of 12 natives, accused of spying for Addis Ababa and attempting to flee behind Italian lines, faced summary court martial resulting in three executions and nine prison terms. In Addis Ababa, Ethiopian police expelled suspected Italian agents and used European counterspies to disrupt espionage networks amid discord over Mussolini's East Africa campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romb
Italy
Spits
Marghal Pietro Badoplo
Ethiopia
Danakil
Splea
Addis Ababa
Ttalian
Somaliland
Faschat Polles Orcea
Eulreana
Vellow
Mussolini
East Africa
del Valle
United States
Aples
Deitel Hriskou
Lakes
Hin
Josef Hinterzats
Ladislas Pherago
Ichargen
Kirlakoviakin
Burns Fatal to 80 Year Old German Widow in Montgomery
Mrs Babette Loch 80 a German widow and longtime resident of Montgomery died after clothing caught fire from an open grate in her home. She had been tending the fire when her dress ignited and she was severely burned before aid arrived. She had recently received hospital care for the accident and was the widow of Elias Loeb, a local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Burna
Babette Loch
Loch
Ste
Bag
Leab
Germany
Elias Loeb
New Dealers and Foes Eye Next Session
Washington dispatch describes Roosevelt supporters aiming for a short, harmonious opening to the new Congress while opponents push for a broad assault on New Deal policies. Major legislation hinges on Supreme Court rulings, with debate over the AAA, social security, utility acts, and the cash payment of defense bonds. The session faces potential delays if the court strikes down key acts, and may extend into summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capital
New Denleza
Son of Congress
Roonavelt
Roosevelt
Holiday toll in Dothan as shooting and crashes mark quiet Christmas
Holiday in Dothan produced one death and three injuries from an accidental shooting and motor vehicle crashes. M. B. Garner, 22, of Commerce Street, lay critically injured after a chest wound late Wednesday. Deputy Sheriff Mose Harper and Ivy Forrester were involved in a patrol where a ricochet killed Angus McLane, a bystander, during a raid on a Negro home on Houston Street. Rider David Trawick escaped with minor injuries after a motorcycle crash on B St Andrewe Street. Johnny Will Clark, a Negro youth, suffered a broken leg in a collision on the Alabama-Florida highway. J C Baxter was arrested for carrying a concealing weapon. There were no major Dothan-area auto accidents on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
M. B. Garnaz
Commerce Street
Garner
Thore
Mose Harper
Angus McLare
Harper
Ivy Forrester
Houston Street
Hhe
McLane
David Trawick
B. St. Andrewe
Houston
Jobnny Will Clark
E. Ellis
Clinton
Alabama-Florida
P. Harrell
Selma
J. C. Baxter
Pollca
Cherry Street
Trans Atlantic Air Service Predicted by Summer of 36
Trans Atlantic air transport to begin next year with Pan American and American lines ready to inaugurate air mail and passenger service. U S firms expect rapid growth as competition with European carriers rises. charting rights to start mid year and in domestic service soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans - Atlantic Air Service
Devon Francis
New York
Hants
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
Astow
Pan-Amerikan Airways
Atlantic
Trankport
Gots Linder
South America
United Staton
South Atlantic
United State
Ogetain
Air Lines
Trene-Ac
Etfort
Airmall
Cervica Lakely
Aviation Tendete
Drunk Man Flees Yard Cab In Rail Engine Crash
In Mattoon Illinois on December 26 a man identified as Bourke Spuriin, 22, stole a locomotive in the Battoon yard and piloted it until a collision with a freight train occurred. The engineer and fireman jumped to safety before the crash. Spuriin remained uninjured at the throttle. Police say he had no prior engineering experience and did not fear the danger of the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biattoon
Mh. Des
Junior
Maltoon Police Department
Bourke Spuriin
Asa
Sputin
Illinois Central Railroad
Battoon
Spurn
Ehgree
Sim
Home of Dr Blackshear in Pinchard Destroyed by Fire
The residence of Dr W B Blackshear a Dothan dentist at Pinchard burned early Thursday morning. Firefighters battled the blaze after it was discovered by Thur wood Blackshear the doctor’s son. The family escaped safely but the home was a total loss with damage estimated at 30000 to 38000, largely covered by insurance. A nearby roof fire on East Washington caused minor damage earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Blackshear
Pinchard
Dothan
Thurwood Blackshear
Blackshear
Os East Washington
Darnage
Electrocution Ends James Tabert Owean's Life
James Robest Owens, 31, state auditor, was electrocuted while wiring a radio in Tucatpy afternoon. Artificial respiration failed after four hours by a power company representative. The late Judge H W Orwenn’s son-in-law died on vacation at home. Survived by widow, infant daughter, mother, father, and two brothers. Funeral set for Thursday at Ubirewidestte with several ministers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radin
James Tabert Owean
Albeville
Duc
Jamun Robest Owens
Inca
Amy
H.W. Orwenn
Winter
Thuradity al Ubirewidestte
O. G. Langaton
KE. Johnson
W. Phil- Ups
Kendland
No Reprieve Governor Repriev To Mepors Of rue Clemant TRENTON
A draft report quotes Governor Hoffean as saying no reprieve for Bruno Richard Hauptmann. The aide Willem Conklin says the governor would not grant clemency and would not discuss execution dates, despite public reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mepors
Hunter Shot In Alabama Hunting Incident Leaves Man Critical
Ariton man Deen Richardson, 22, was shot while hunting with two brothers in Mate County. He tripped over a gun that discharged, injuring his hand and abdomen and sending him to a Dothan hospital in critical condition. The incident marked the county's first hunting accident of the Apasnin season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariton Young
Mate County
Apasnin
Deen Richardson
Ariton
Yonor
Tragic Yule Leaves Trail of 150 Dead Worldwide
A chaotic holiday season left about 150 dead across multiple fronts. The toll rose from German train wrecks to domestic fires, accidents, and violence. Names include John Rogery of Philadelphia and Arthur Blake Maness of Carthage. Fires in Hot Springs and New York deaths followed. Car accidents and a Christmas tree fire in Missouri, Texas, and other states pushed the count upward amid cooler weather and terror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Trastic Scelduntd
John Rogery
Philadelphia
Miled
Joseph Mekroy
Carthego
N. C
Ark
Theater Tire
New York
Stockton
Calif
Timola
Montuna
North Dakota
Indiana
Missouri
Arizona
Dothan Shirt Plant Drive Attracts Community Support
Dothan's bid to establish a shirt factory drew broad backing with subscriptions totaling about 11,000 pounds and promises of employment for numerous workers. Widespread local donations from businesses and individuals funded an 11,000 bond issue to secure the project, backed by a corporate entity arranging the issue and promising five percent interest over 35 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
al Tram
Ak W. D. Malone
Member of Commerce
Malone
Anire
Saitizenn
Soligharn
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Anmiqutes
Jnshisrested
Hiet Company
Daihen
Focal Corporation
Gedau Wi
Campbell's
HK. Martin
E. FE
Joner
Der
TC. Eaten
Steeven
Baxtar- Mowers Shoe Shop
Ben Davin Soh
John T. Etta
M. Tet Brooks
W. C. King
Miller
Bruce Page
Foethan Gravery Co
Th Talack
Rat McCarty
The
Chan Agency
Robert Crawford
Bathan Ftarking Go
TF. Hairley
Frank Gweltney
Tom Jones
Hhtavns Btartele Co
T. Milian
Death claims J. L. Adams at Dothan home
J L Adams aged 60 died at his Dothan residence after a several week illness of complications from high blood pressure. Born in Upton County Georgia on November 7 1876 he moved to Dothan in 1908. Funeral service scheduled for Thursday at 3 PM at his residence with Dr L W Dockery officiating. He leaves a wife a son a daughter and numerous relatives including W H Adams Thonmoton Georgia and Mrs Ethel Adams of Moultrie Georgia. Burial in Houston Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Guke Adamm Yelwan
Newtnn Mtraat
Upton County
Adama
Pathan
Doetun
Fin
Chrack-Neal Cotes Co
General Food Co
Hira Buptlet
Church
Shrine
United Commerial
Arn Hia
Keenaoa
Claude Adams
Mobile
W. B
Curtin Adama
Moultrie
Rupert Beard
Troy
Mer. T. Il
Kirkland
Mra
Your Mann
Mutter
L. W. Dockery
Clement Stiler
Hiret Presbyterian
Isurint
Otty
Haueton
D. G. Howard
Andrew Illinoin
Kuster Howell
A.D. Whidden
Myer Mhumberz
M. Cherry
Clent Exell
Joan Handern
Dr. W. J. Renfree
Som Fentlyy
W. J. Bel
J. 3. Newton
Ho Gihihuelt
Horniko
Sam Carri
Oxark
Wrall Wells
Antari
Tl Martin
Interprint
Create
Trent
Rumula
George Grane
Montgomery
HP Panky
Siiney Palfin
Marianna
Former Arkansas Governor Brougin Dies in Shawnee
Former Arkansas governor Brougin, a native of Minalwappl, dies in Shawnee after a brief illness. His career included service as governor during the wartime era and involvement in state politics. A Christmas fire alarm incident is noted with no injuries. Three minors were charged with misdemeanors in Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unas
Washington
Dee
Dora
Minalwappl
Brougin
Trough Wan Arkanean
Lai
France Plans No War Move Toward Italy
Paris reports Premier Laval told his cabinet that France will refrain from any rapid or naval action against Italy unless provoked. Details of Laval’s future policy to keep out of war and preserve alliance with the League of Nations were not yet fixed, sources said after the cabinet meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard G. Massoce
Parelga Stati
Paris
API
Premie
Pierre Laval
Jt Waw
Chamber
France
Italy
Datalis
Futureolley
Afu Laval
Tomorcow
Laval
Nertheless
Edouard Herriot
League of Nations
Herrio
Tragic December Fraternity Dance Ends in Death
A Rainbow Garden dance in Little Rock ends in tragedy as 17 year old Alvin Niemeyer dies from a self inflicted gunshot. Dorothy Bell 19, president of the high school club, is wounded in the arm. Coroner reports temporary mutility and no clear statement after investigation. Niemeyer had shown signs of despondency for about a year. The event is tied to a Christmas fraternity dance at CAP-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balints
Hebelko
Little Rock
Alvin Niemeyer
Rainbow Garden
Mies
Niemeyer
Irenta
Henry Niemeyst
State Shivers Immodisio Relief In Sh For Alaimms
Weather report describes a cold wave across Alabama with temperatures dropping to near freezing. Winds from the coast bring winter stress as the forecast predicts further lows and ongoing relief efforts through the night and into Friday with cold, clear conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Hunting Fatality Sinks Hunter After Gun Accident
AP report from Enterprise notes 20 genre farmer Wandraw Mitichell died after a rifle misfire. Witness Watchel’s gun caused the chest wound during a deer hunt. He died en route to a hospital. Weather: Alabama frost to coast. Northwest Florida colder with frost and near-freezing lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatai Fumpanton
Che
Wandraw Mitichell
Alabama
Frey Ff
Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ripper
NEC
Frank Walker
Lyle C. Anderson
Abors
the Nation Emergency Council
Roovevelt
Holiday
Emperor Haile Selassie
Hunter
William BE
J. L. Adams
Georgia
Christman
Shawnee
Cabinet
Fager
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!