Weather forecast warns of probable rains and flood risk
The forecast predicts occasional rain for Alabama, Northwet, and surrounding regions with rising flood danger along the Alabama River. Officials warn lowlands to evacuate and tether livestock as waters rise, with Montgomery authorities and the U S Weather Bureau tracking projected stages and possible emergencies.
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Alabama
Geneva
Catia
Montgomery
Graves
Nouth
Purth
Manchoukuo Officials Tighten Control Across Provinces
Provincial authorities claim gains as Manchoukuo expands reach into four Chinese regions. Reports say Betovaders advanced into southern China prompting Japanese-led measures. Officials emphasize centralized administration amid ongoing tax and governance efforts in the newly claimed territory.
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Ceitaas
Chabar
See
Jen
Rehniow
Manchoukuan
Bethe Chahar
Betovaders
Futhern
Chana Wee
Ible
Manchaukuo
Shirt Factory Drive Nears Goal in Dothan Campaign
Backers in Dothan push a $50,000 bond issue to lure a shirt factory. Jim Brennan of the chamber reports the drive short of funds but hopeful as executives near from Pennsylvania. If failed, local efforts pivot to other options. Wearby cites a rival bid of $92,000 to attract the plant. The project promises 3% workers and a $150,000 payroll, with a 15 year bond retirement and five percent interest. A box factory and further business boosts are anticipated alongside local corporate backing.
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Dathan
Shirt Company
Dothan
Jim Brennan
Chamber of Commerce
Aign
Pennsylvania
Ateels
Meeting Priest Fr Coughlin Granted Interview With President
President Roosevelt arranged an engagement with Detroit radio priest Fr Chelsea E. Coughlin today in Washington. The Detroit cleric, who had requested the interview, declined to discuss the visit after a prior talk with Secretary Morgenthau.
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Coughlin
Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Chelsea E. Coughlin
Detroit
White Mouse
Morgenthau
Hyde Park
Joseph E. Kennedy
Securities Commission
Bolt Spare Child In Home Shotting Incident
In Anderson Indiana jan 8 an eight year old girl escaped serious harm when a bolt struck the girl while the family sat inside their home. Walter Hughes reported his daughter was unhurt aside from a slight abrasion resembling a scald. Local authorities described the incident as an accidental bolt strike with no ongoing danger.
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Anderson
2. C
Walter Hughes
Democracy Rallies To Help Roosevelt Get Re nomination
Democratic leaders race toward Washington to back President Roosevelt for re election at the Jackson Day dinner. Roosevelt will be surrounded by cabinet members and key party officials while Alfred E. Smith and John W. Davis are notably absent, tied to the American Liberty League which accuses Farley of illegal ticket sales.
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Nathan Robertson Jam Prees
Washington
Jan
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Nallons Committee
Alfred E. Smith
John W. Davis
Smith
Davis
American Liberty League
James A. Farley
League
Farley
Republicans Bid High for FDR Address in Columbus
A Columbus group of Republicans offered to contribute 1000 dollars to the Democratic national committee deficit if Postmaster General Farley could persuade President Roosevelt to address Congress again and deliver a State of the Union message. C C Crabbe, ex Ohio attorney general, telegraphed the offer from Jackson Day events in Washington. He said the president's recent speech did more to help Republican cause than harm. Burns seat dinner noted political donations in Washington.
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Columbia Republicate
Farley
Roosevelt
Congress
Byrns
Washington
Burns
Andrew Jackson
Farmers press for unity after AAA ruling in Houston County
Farmers in Houston County react to the U S Supreme Court ruling on the Agricultural Adjustment Act. E J Whiddon urges a united farm organization and a new parity program while checks totaling 72 038 in parity payments are eventually distributed after AAA staff remain on duty. Farmers gathered at C M Ling’s office amid confusion over when payments would be handed out as they heard continued calls for agricultural legislation.
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Houston County
U. S.supreme Court
AAA
E J. Whiddon
Houston County Farm Bureau
C. M. Ling
Ling
Ingroupo i Dincaias
Supreme Court
Whiddon
Vatiour
Jone
Benautor Black
Alabama
Hla
Fundat
AAA Owen Yrme
Congress
New Dearern
Second Personal Visit To Down Brings Drunk Charge
A man was arrested on a charge of drunkenness after an earlier visit to his headquarters. He was detained again the following morning on a second charge as officers investigated a suspicious incident.
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Down
Righ Point
Craig
Felice
Poll Tax Parade Mirrors Rising Voter Interest in 2036 Campaign
Houston county voters must pay poll taxes by Feb 4 to be eligible for the 2036 election. As of Tuesday night 546 had paid, up from 419 the prior year, with strong political interest forecast for the presidential race. The board of registrars will hold a Jan 27 five day session to produce the final voter list as officials purge records.
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Houston County
Alvin Gwaltney
Gwaltney
Board of Registrars
Court House
Colquitt Attorney Sought in Housekeeper Killing
In Colquitt Georgia on January 8, Mrs Char ie Mae Houston, 22, was shot to death in her sleep. Sheriff officials say they are seeking W L Geer, a local attorney who formerly employed Houston as a stenographer. The shooting occurred at Nora Hatcher’s home where Houston resided. Char itte Houston, daughter of Fateboro, fired three shots into the victim and fled. Houston was separated from her husband.
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Colquitt
Chariie Mae Houston
Sheriff's Office
W. L Geer
Houston
Nora Hatcher
Anglo-French fleet to mass against Italy in the Mediterranean
Reports from Montgomery dated January 3 detail a large scale Anglo French naval mobilization in the Mediterranean ahead of a League of Nations council meeting on January 20. Paralelling moves include British battleships and destroyers joining French ships as Italy faces intensified sanctions.
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Koy Y
Porter
Mediterranean
League of Nations Council
Council
British Admiralty
Mips
Nelson
Rodney
Elf
Ethiopia
League
Maly
Rome
Musnolini
Hatris Seluanit
League Commission of
Mallen
Steprens
Crowning Insult Or Why The Host Stabbed Guest Of Drinking Boree
Chicago police report 65 year old Fieya Shipman stabbed 82 year old William Carney in a tavern after a drunken spree. Shipman admitted planning purchases and claimed a tense confrontation led to the attack. Carney hospitalized with knife wound as witnesses described tense scene on Gard Street.
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Jon
Fieya
Shipman
Wiliam Carney
Carney
Gard Street
Saya
Honplla
Gasoline Prices Rise After Wholesale Hike
Wholesale dealers push a three and a half cent increase prompting retail gas prices to jump to about 20 to 21 cents per gallon. Market adjustments follow a prior round of cuts made over the past month as crude costs shift and supply expectations realign.
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Geli
Haiving
Geneva wary but calm as floods loom on Pea and Choc tawhatches
Geneva residents monitor rising Pea and Choctawhatchee river levels with cautious calm. Mayor Fleming coordinates hourly forecasts from the Dothan weather station and Alabama watch points to keep the town informed and ready to sound alarms if water threatens the ring levee.
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Fref Fleming
Denzacola Waather Station
Pointe
Alabama
Pea River
Fleecing
Admiral Hepburn Named Commander in Chief Navy
The Associated Press reports Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn becomes commander in chief of the United States Fleet after a major reshuffle of naval leadership. Vice Admiral Leahy and Rear Admirals Tarrent and Kempl also advance, with Leahy to lead the Atlantic fleet and Hepburn to head the scouting force. The future station for Admiral Buller was not announced.
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Navy High Command
Admir
Joseph M Reeves
San Pedro
Otliver
Hepburn
Iniceland
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Naval Academy
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Foonvelt
William J. Leahy
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Sith Naval Ditrict
San Diego
Wil
Hipburn
Adm
Clarice & Kempl
Battle Hip
Leony
Fea Adin Bisdek de Morne
Avaratt
Beafore
Dect
Teicame
Henry Butler
Buller
Arkansas City ministers launch campaign over theater event
Local clergy led by CEOSG OF GOLD ARKANSAS CITY launch a campaign opposing a Sunday theater feature known as the bank fight. They request a ruling from City Attorney Tom Pringle on the legality of the prize drawing and its impact on church attendance.
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Arkansas City
Kar
Jan
Arkansan Ciy
Tom Pringle
New Deal Mulls Five Plans For Farm Program
Roosevelt and Wallace weigh a five plan menu to salvage the AAA after the court ruling. Chairman Jones drafts tentative options from domestic settlement to conditional farmer pay and adjustments. Debate centers on constitutional limits and the path to funding as farmers and party leaders react.
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Jerry Greene
Prean
Washington, Jan
Roosevelt
Dcretary Wallac
Lanely
AAA
House Agricultura Committee
Jones
UN Roosevelt
Farm Heads Hunt for Court Proof Agriculture Law
Farm leaders invited to aid Secretary Wallach search for a farm plan to pass Supreme Court scrutiny, with substitutes to the unconstitutional crop control program debated. Proposals include a conservation based plan emphasizing farming practices, crop rotation, soil building and income ties to output. payments linked to production and land use, plus a direct plan tied to McNary-Haugen. Officials from Iowa, Texas, and national groups weighed options to curb overproduction while keeping constitutional funding.
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Roy P. Porter
Associa
New York
Jan
Wallach
Som
Seny
Wallace
Wantington
Iowa Farm Study
Wim
Prinident Coullidge
Ap Bent Burns
Supreme Court
Lowa State College
H.G Liana
Brown
National
MK Producera Association
Hull
Weather Outlook for Alabama and North West Florida
Alabama mixed cloudy conditions with likely rain Wednesday night into Thursday, cooler in the southwest region. North West Florida shows cloudy skies with probable rain Wednesday night and Thursday, cooler in the western portion by Wednesday night.
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N. W
Florida
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