New President of Mexico Shot in Coup Attempt
Mexico City February 6 1933 Pasqual Ortiz Rubio the new president was shot in the cheek and wounded lightly two hours after his inauguration. Emilio Portes Gil as interior minister led the investigation believing a political plot involving Vasconcelistas. The gunman Daniel Flores 22 from San Luis Potosi was captured. seven others were wounded but not seriously.
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John Lloyd
Associated Press
Mexico City
Pascual Ortiz’ Rubio
Mexicco
Emilio Portes Gil
Ortiz Rubio
Naations
Daniel Flors
Chicos
San Louis Potosi
Nice
Chazaro
Chazare
Jorge San Milan
Red Cross
Mexico
Nerze
Detailed Report of Testimony On Dailey Graft Charges
Exam transcript from the Dothan Alabama city graft probe detailing witness testimony before the committee. The third meeting records discussions of bribe requests, police department corruption, and illicit whiskey shipments, including names like Clem Bush Saxon and Blue Bird inquiries, with references to payments and observed activity on Foster Street.
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Dailey
the Cormite
Cty
Dothan
Alabama
City of
Council
Breant LC. Bates
J. J. Newton
M. M.smth
O. S. Lewis
J. L. Vaughn
Don
Clem
Draaghen
Clark
Wil Adams
Blue Bird
Rollins enters race for sheriff in Democratic primary
Chief Deputy Joe Rollins announced plans to qualify for sheriff in the Democratic primary, aiming to succeed his father C. J. Rollins. He has led the county law enforcement during his father’s term and cited a strong record, with World War service and ties to patriotic groups in Houston County. In Birmingham, Birdie Cannon 35 was fatally shot by her son Chris 15 in an accidental shooting as the family hunted birds with a borrowed rifle. her husband T. A. Cannon said the youths were in the yard when the gun went off in the western city district.
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Joe Rollins
Harry K. Martin
Rollins
C. J. Rollins
Joe
Conbat
Houston County
Cunty
Birmingham
Ala
Birdie Cannon
Chris
Corper Zurge
T. A. Cannon
Baster
Memphis
Cannon
Frisco Railroad
Workman Sustains Severe Burns From Boiling Tar
L. F. Ingersell suffered deep burns to both arms after stepping into a hole and dropping into a bucket of boiling tar while working on the roof of the new telephone exchange building. He was treated by Dr. Henry Green and returned home to Live Oak, Florida. The doctor said the burns are severe but unlikely to be fatal.
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L. F. Ingersell
Telephone Exchange
Ingersell
Henry Green
Ingersoll
Live Oak
Fla
Dr. Green
The
Eagle
Mrs C W Johnson Recovering After Illness at Local Hospital
The many friends of Mrs. C. W. Johnson, gravely ill at a local hospital for two weeks, will be glad to learn she is considered out of danger this morning. Relatives say her recovery remains slow as medical staff monitor her condition.
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C. W. Johnson
Registration Surges to 615 Qualified in Houston County
Local officials report about 615 people qualified to vote in Alabama and Houston County for the next two years. Registration closed at 4 PM with roughly 5,200 eligible voters in Houston County and about 4,500 qualified in the prior general registration. Board members H. G. Purcell T. B. Fortson and B. P. Poyner Sr. presided.
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Alabama
Houston County
B. P. Poyner, Sr
Huston
H. G. Purcell
T. B. Fortson
Mama of Movie Star Lets Young Couple Marry or Not
Los Angeles February reports say the mother of film star Loretta Young may decide on the fate of her daughter's elopement to Gran Withers. The potential marriage has caused public attention as details of the airplane elopement emerge amid family deliberations.
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Los Angeles
Jameas
Cays Ag
Gerege AL
Consolidates Stores Foy Mizelle Office Supply
Consolidates stores at 124 North Foster Street and 104 East Main Street with the main location. The absorbed outlet was known as Foy Mizell No. 2.
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Foy Mizelle
North Foster Stre
T. Iisx
East Main
Knoer
Foy Mizell No
Henry Fillmore Movers Shift Morus Land On WIW
Henry Fillmore relocates property from Morus to WIW on Thursday night shifting the land ownership or transfer details in local notices.
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Henry Fillmore
WIW B
Morus
Houston Democratic Meet Not Held Yet
The Houston county Democratic committee planned a meeting by February 5 but has not met. Chairman Wilee announced the delay, with Joe’s home as the source of the update. Lee, a Hoover supporter, was named chairman after declaring his gubernatorial candidacy.
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Houston
Houston -Enly
Eagle
Joe
Wowen
The
Lee
Democratc
Herbert Hoover
Cheirman
Houston County Committee
Hoover
Man Kidnapped and Held for Eight Days in New Haven
Meg Price, 66 year old broker, was kidnapped in January and held for eight days while being beaten and fed while blindfolded. He was released after promising to pay 3550 and returned to Bridgeport station. He walked home eight days later amid police inquiries and a nationwide search.
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New Haven
Conn
Kidns Ora
Meg Price
Price
Connecicut
New York City
Bridgeport
Salvation Army Station Beauty Drive Underway
The Salvation Army station is undergoing improvements including a new garage, fresh paint, landscaping, and beautification plans. J. J. Dye volunteers landscaping at cost, with Captain Victor A Tidman praising the project and predicting the local home will be among the finest in the Southern state.
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Salvation Army
J. J. Dye
Victor A Tidman
Tidman
Pormingham
Youth Injured By Stalk Cutter Improves in Hospital
A state youth injured by a stalk cutter shows marked improvement after hospitalization. The article notes recovery progress and ongoing treatment details as doctors monitor the patient’s condition and response to care.
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Stalk Cutter
Alabama Weather Outlook Fair and Warmer
The forecast reports fair skies across Alabama with a gradual warmup tonight. Friday is expected to be fair with continued mild temperatures.
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Alabama
State Senate Hopeful Hubert Farmer Faces Shootings Probe
Brewton Alabama Feb 6 Two negroes Weary Flowers and Henry Fuller were arrested in Escambia County in connection with the shooting at the Dazier filling station after a money bag demand during an attempted holdup. Dr Dagia died wife resisted, boarding a lottery of suspects. Farmer, former American Legion commander, announced a bid for the 35th district state senate in the Democratic primary next August.
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Brewton
Ala
Escambia County
Dr. Dpater
Weary Flowers
Henry Fuller
A. H. Hrown
Meyerons
Dazier
Atorness
J. Hubert Farmer
Dothan
The
American Legion
Farmer
Ros Hall
Henry County
Foamer
Wouldebp
Partoer
Leilevey
Headland
Pothan
Negro Worker Injured In Industrial Accident
A negro worker suffered serious injuries including a skull fracture and facial injuries when struck yesterday. He was taken to a local hospital where surgeons attempted to treat the wounds and determine recovery prospects. Further details on the incident and involved parties were not immediately available.
Brantley Bank Closes Doors Late Yesterday
A Brantley bank shut its doors late yesterday prompting customers to seek access routes. Officials cited liquidity concerns and advised customers to contact branches for guidance. Regulators initiated standard resolution steps to protect insured deposits.
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Brantley Bank
Taft Rally as Taft Sons Hasten to Washington
Washington February 6 The ailing former president and chief justice William Howard Taft showed slight improvement as his sons Charles and Robert Taft were summoned from Cincinnati. President Hoover visited Taft briefly, expressing gratification at his improved condition. Senate lawmakers expressed regret over Taft ill ness and hope for his swift restoration to health.
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Washington
Wilam Howard Taft
Hoover
United States
Ale Yesterdy
White House
Ind
Taft
Thomas A. Claytor
Francis R. Magner
Mr. Taft
Charles Plo
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Senate
William Howard Taft
Harris
Giorgia
Chain Store Fight To Be Settled On Service Says Head
LOUIS February 6 The battle between chain stores and independents will hinge on service policy Merritt Lum of Chicago Montgomery Ward chain stores told the American Retailers Association convention Lum defended chain interests and countered charges by D Frank Grimes head of the Independent Grocers Alliance that chains drain profits and life blood from communities He traced chain development and economic benefits of the system
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Op. Louis
LPI
Wrate Vsuicom
Patlieom
Aeitiiant
Merritt Lum
Chicago
Muntgomery Ward
American Retailers’ Association
Lum
D. Frank Grimes
Independent
Grocera’ Alliance
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Rubio
Moxico
Fran Add
Ucisco Madero
Venustiano Carranza
Dixie
Flowers
O. K
Lonzy Boy
Long Boy
Clem Bush
Sheriff's Post
Florida
Consolidates Stores
New Heaven
Salvation Army Station
South
Meck
Charles McGonegal
California
Piot
Department of Commerce
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Hel
Calif
Steed Tisoke
Davids
Hubert Farmer
John Childs
Tegrow
Wnell
Jay Way
Tee
Financial Institution
Staral
Joh Thomas
A. He
Cohen
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