Tornado Death Toll Rises in Mississippi Counties
Five people died and more than 50 were injured as a tornado swept Simpson and Covington counties in Mississippi on December 31. The storm damaged homes, timber, and livestock, with two white adults and multiple Black victims among the fatalities. A levee breach near Glendorn forced evacuations as floodwaters raced through Magee area homes.
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Jackson
Miss
Simpson
Covington
Anse Everett
Magee
Paul Brown
Wilbur Brown
Glendorn
High Windstorms Impair Electric Service In State
A late 1981 Alabama storm swept across the state causing telegraph, telephone and electric outages and property damage. Six injures were reported, with tenant houses wrecked eight miles east of Greenville Barns. Trees uprooted near Millbrook and Selma lost power for hours. At Tuscaloosa the University oak fell after a high wind and small cloudburst.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Greenville
Millbrook
Sela
Tuscatooss
Wind and rain sweep Dothan area with storms
Heavy rain and high winds move through Dothan and surrounding territory with reports of damaged wires and telegraph lines from Ramer to Montgomery. Officials say no dwelling damage in Dothan though a tornado report near Trey proved unfounded. New two cent Olympic inauguration stamp to go on sale January 2 at Lake Placid and other post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothanesky
Dothan
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Ramer
Montgomery
Trey
Dothen
Washington
Postoffice Department
Lake Placid
Posto
German financier die s Berlin figure dies at 76
Ar oe von Gwisner, 76, vice president of Deutsche Bank, died Tuesday in Berlin. He played a key role in reorganizations and ventures across Europe, including the Northern Railroad project and other United initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oe von Gwisner
Deutsche Bank
Fallreed
United Pistes
Captain Griffin resigns as head of guard battery
Captain John H. Griffin, veteran of World War I and longtime head of the Do than National Guard 117th Field Artillery battery, resigns effective tomorrow due to disability. He plans a three week rest at Hot Springs Ark to improve health. No successor named. appointment by Colonel P Arie Clung or election by unit members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Griffin
217Th Field Artillery
Alabama
National Guard
Griffin
Dothan National Guard
Hot Springs
Ark
Ead
117Th Field Artillery
P. A.rie Clung
National Guard Corps
Grifin
117Th
Ashford Hog Sale Nets $4,228 in 116 Head Auction
About 116 farmers attended Ashford’s hog sale which netted $4,228 from 680 hogs sold to Swift and Company representatives. Nine cars shipped hogs to Moultrie Georgia. Prices ranged from tops at $3.558 per hundred to roughs at $3.05. The sale was the largest in Ashford since 1929 and a ranch date was set for January 4 in Dathan for the next event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashford
Robergon and
Reynolds
Swift and Company
Henry Witherington
Moultrie
Witherington
Houston County
Dathan
Anti Aircraft Unit In Peace Time Show At Fort McClellan
Antiaircraft units from the 9th Coast Artillery prepare a peace time demonstration at Fort McClellan Alabama. Battery A will depart January 2 for an overland trip to Miami Florida to participate in the American Air Races January 7 to 9. Captain EG Gowen commands the battery with Lieutenants J L Gos, Linsd Shepard acting as adjutant and under Col Fred Terie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Mcclellan
Ala
9Th Coast Artillery
Miami Fla
EG Gowen
J 'L Gos
Linsd Shepard
Fred- Terie H. Siilth Poyt
City Seen At Athens Delivers Odd Inventory
In Athens on Saturday afternoon Dr H C Sellers noted the city square crowd and listed a curious tally including nine wagons twenty two wagons carrying stove wood one timber ghee cottonseed apples and a mix of autos and trucks as part of a statistical display observed at the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
H C. Sellers
Former Governor Smith Gay Birthday Chatty In Empire State Building
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith, age 58, celebrated his birthday in his New York office in the Empire State Building. He was cheerful and talkative, declining political predictions, noting his weight gain, and lamenting a lack of vacation time while recalling a winter trip to Cuba as his only international voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred EB. Smith
Empire State
Cuba
United States
Ashford Man Dies After Long Illness at 79
Thomas A Gamble 79 of Ashford route two died yesterday at home after a long illness. He had been bedridden for three years and unable to walk for about 20 years. Survived by his wife Myra and 13 children in Enterprise Webb Columbia Lake Florida and Ashford. Funeral at Pragant Hill Church at 226 pm tomorrow with Rev Kirkland of Webb officiating.
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Thomas A. Gamble
Ashford
Route Two
Dia
Tong
Jagt
Wale
Myre
T. A. Gamble
Mra
Matte Herrin
Enterprise
L J ‘G Gamble
Webb
Gamble
Columbia
J Gamble
Lake and
Fla
Captains Exonerated in Cuba Bound Revolt Plot
Three sea captains Curtis Hilton Harold Fidler and Clarence Stan Thergala were exonerated by police and federal officials in Atlantic City after being suspected of aiding a plot to smuggle 75 Cuban revolutionists to Cuba. They were hired to transport the Cubans to their boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Sta
Bast Tummer
Cuba
Capis Curtis Hilton
Hareld Fidler
Clarence Stan Thergala
Fatal Accident Echoes in Damage Suit
In circuit court here Bira Mabel Pullum Satcher sues W K Pullum administrator of Harry Ratcher for 5000 dollars alleging negligence caused a fatal wreck on the Columbia Dothan highway near Christmas 1930. Satcher claims she suffered skull injuries and bruises and seeks 600 hospital bills 250 doctor fees while Miss Bushe Blackwell was also injured. The Satchers had been recently married and the case may be heard in the February term per clerk Roy Hilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bult
Bira
Mabel Pullum Satcher
W. K. Pullum
Harry Ratcher
Satcher
Bis
Columbia-Dothan
Bushe Blackwell
Columbia
Induriew
Sotchera
Cape
Roy Hilt
Government Aid for Idle Demanded by Labor Federation
Edward McGrady of the American Federation of Labor urged Congress for federal relief aid for the unemployed. Speaking to a Senate committee in Washington he warned states and cities cannot meet relief demands and urged lawmakers to share responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Labor
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Edward McCirady
Federation
McGrady
Missing Accountant of N Y Mayor Fined For Contempt
Russell T. Sherwood, missing accountant to Mayor Walker, was fined $80,000 by Supreme Court trustee Thomas W. Churchill for contempt in refusing to answer why he failed to respond to a subpoena from the Hofstadter legislative committee. Samuel Seabury, counsel for the committee, pressed for the $100,900 maximum under the civil practice act. Churchill reserved judgment on the final amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REW York
Russell T. Sherwood
Walker
Supreme
Churchill
Sailors On Leave Return to Ships
Sailors on leave return to their ships after spending time at home. Harvard USN left for his ship in San Francisco and will be transferred to China. He spent ten days with his father in Dothan after a diving school course in Washington. He has served about eight years. Gateworé also waited for his ship at Hampton Roads after a 30 day furlough with his parents.
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Deonerd
Harvard Usn
San Francisco
China
Geo. Lott
Harvard
Dothan
Washington Ty
Hampton Rondeux
Celebrators Urged Not to Shoot Wires on New Year Eve
Reported warnings from Tiarty Calvin, manager of the telephone company, urge celebrators to avoid firing firearms near telephone wires to prevent damage. The manager notes last New Year’s Eve brought no incidents, but fears of wire damage prompted the advisory and renewed system checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiarty Calvin
Calvin Pal
Grasselli Chemical to halt fertilizer production here
The Grasselli Chemical Co Fertilizer division on E Adama Street will not operate next spring. Fertilizer production ends while Rinont cotton end and other plant equipment continue. About 30 to 40 workers were employed in the fertilizer division during prior springs. Birmingham and Gadsden plants remain active in other departments. Unfavorable agricultural conditions cited. Frank Ussery is plant superintendent and C Porter heads local sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasselli Chemical Co
E. Adama Street
Oper
Ion
Grasaelli Chemical Co
Birmingham
Gadsden
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co
Graselli Chemical Company
Dothan
Grassells Company
Frank Assery
C. Porter
Mr. Ussery
Mr. Porter
Kiwanis hears talk on statistics and farm economy
At the Kiwanis meeting Fr. W. Gist of Montgomery spoke on Farm Economics and Management. Rev. T. G. Jones discussed Possibilities of Dothan and the Sounding Territory. Mrs W. P. Jordan sang, Mrs Waller Barnes played piano, and John W. Rath was elected district trustee to succeed Clarence Tovart. Officers for 1922 to be installed next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
FR. W. Gist
Montgomery
State Farm Statiaticlan
Dothan
T. G Jones
LaFayette Street Methodist Church
W. P. Jordan
Waller Barnes
Birmingham
Thad Holt
John K Watkins
P. O Davie
Clarence Tovart
A. J. Grant
M. D Block
Profits of Tire Co. Four Times Greater Than Previous Year
Akron Ohio December 2 The Firestone Tire and Rubber Company reports 1931 net profit nearly four times that of 1930. Officials say a much higher volume of business is expected in the near term. The year ending December 3 shows net profit after charges of 27,630, after taxes and depreciation, with 1930 figures much smaller due to road and demand conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire Co
Akron
Ohio
Firestone ‘Tire and Rubber Company
Penny Cans Bring $17.23 Last Week
Penny cans brought seventeen dollars and twenty three cents last week with scattered figures and unclear notes mentioning values, dates, and a few names. The readable parts suggest a budget or tally but lack coherent context or complete details, leaving the item context ambiguous.
Guinan Club Raided By Prohibition Agents
Texas Guinan hosted a Chicago nightclub when prohibition agents raided the Planet Mints early today, seizing chairs, tables, draperies and two piers. Stage partner Therry Vodler faced questions as agents removed furnishings and Guinan urged an opening for a New Year celebration. Walker of the United Rider Commission led the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Der
Texas
Guinan
Broadway
Wwalconmed
Planet
Therry Vodler
Might Club
Wierarent
Mian Guinan
United Riater
Edin Walker Tor
Winter Awakes To Bid Goodby To Year Of '31
The nation endures a harsh winter with unseasonably warm days giving way to a real nip in the air. California floods threaten mountain areas while Nebraska and the Central South Delta report heavy snow, delaying trains and blocking highways. Temperatures linger near freezing as weather systems bring disruption across multiple regions and cities.
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Nepranks
Mid-West
California
Nedraska
Nebraska
Inen
Central
South
Idaho
Trerton
New York
Marri
Freight rate hike for Georgia railroads approved
Georgia Public Service Commission approved higher freight rates effective January 1. The increases apply to land, gravel, and combined stone products with some exceptions for specific commodities. The commission had already exempted certain produced goods from the rise, and the action was part of ongoing rate restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Loteastate
Georgia
Georgia Public Sereice Commission
Atre Commission
Armani
Peneen
Japanese advance nears Chinchow in Manchuria
Japanese cavalry under General Temon's column moved to the Taling river within 14 miles of Chinchow tonight. Chinese resistance appeared light and a large evacuation of Chinchow was reported under way. Five Japanese infantry regiments reached Kowpangtze, 40 miles from Chinchow, and camped for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Temon
Taling River
Chinchow
Manchuria
Kowpangtze
Long Illness Fatal To T. B. Gamble 60 At His Home
T B Gamble 60, who had been in failing health for two years and bedbound for months, died at 0:15 a m today at his Colina street home. Survived by wife Annie L. Coble and children Leon Gamble Birmingham Tumble Dothan, Ollda Doris and Grace Gamble Dothan. brothers TR. Gamble Dothan and W B Gamble Ozark. sister Mrs W J Smith Headland. Funeral set for Balham cemetery tomorrow at 11 am conducted by Rev J M Hionkenahip pastor. Holman Undertaking Co in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T B Gamble
Colina Street
Gamble
Dothan
W. B. Camble
Ozark
Slater
Hatchery Work to Begin April First
Plans to start a hatchery on April first include renovation of the American Legion Club building. The project will provide gym and basketball facilities for dances and gatherings, with a main auditorium and a stage for presentations. The effort involves the Legion members and local civic groups in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracenlur
Ame Legion Club
American Legion Club
Auditorum
Mala Aeriuim
American Legion
Merbers
Cotton Market Today in New York Report
Market notes from T W Palmer recite cotton prices and figures with scattered figures and abbreviations across columns. The article lists various grade identifiers and bid offers, reflecting a snapshot of daily trading in New York.
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Marguerite B. Watt
Deland
Fina
Leon Watt
Smith Gay
N. Y
Justice
Alsa
Ion Pate
Atoll
A&p. Faith
Jase
Tahushan Kopangtzes
Gue Liagre
Psi
Mles
Jeeveney
Waray
Jiro ‘Tamon
Japan
Hown
Tamon
Tlenteln
Tlentaln
Nat Reedir Reyty
Speciae
Faye
T. B. Gamble
WEADE
Tulsa
Gaia
Daly
Ugy
Harvard Univers
Eringiral
America
Alfred. Lane
Fejioash
Marge Fosler
Cain
T. W. Palmer
York
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