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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
2
The Oct 31 earthquake near Ancona and Senigallia leaves about 50 dead and many injured. Senigallia is sealed by Carabinieri and Fascist militia, loot concerns rise, and Mussolini stays in close contact with officials while plans for rebuilding begin.
A $150000 blaze in Marietta started about 2 a.m. in a store and quickly gutted five business houses. Mayor Tom Brumby sought Atlanta fire help. two Atlanta companies aided. Firemen gained control around 6 a.m as one firefighter was overcome by smoke and a bystander sustained minor injuries.
J C White, head of a Birmingham cotton compressing company, was found dead in his office with a bullet through his head. Officials ruled death as self inflicted.
The forecast calls for frost developing tonight along the interior of Alabama with likely freezing in the north and central portions. Areas to the coast should stay fair with clear skies.
In Boulogne France Oct 31 a British Imperial Airways plane bound from Paris to London crashed in fog. F B Tomkins of Manchester England may have to have his right leg amputated after heroically tearing through wings and cockpit to help others before the craft ignited. He dragged himself nearly a mile to a roadway for aid for two injured shipmates. Three killed including James Street 20 Mount Pleasant Avenue Newark New Jersey secretary of G W Carick Co chemical manufacturers.
Federal authorities traced letters warning against illegal absentee ballots sent to Birmingham residents. The notes bore a National Secret Service letterhead with a Birmingham postmark and claimed each ballot is under surveillance and would be reported to the United States District Attorney. Officials said federal building attaches and political headquarters aides denied knowledge of the source.
AP reports Mr. and Mrs. Waltman were assaulted last night as they left a downtown theater where Mrs. Waltman was appearing. They were struck multiple times by two men, one identified by the couple. Motive not disclosed. Mrs. Waltman is described as blackjaek and unable to discuss the incident.
Chicago news reports Mayor William Here Thompson was rushed to Passavant hospital with appendicitis and slated for emergency surgery. The Republican mayor faced health warnings yet pressed on with support for James Hamilton Lena in the Timocis senatorial race as crowds awaited his noon address.
Selma Alabama reported three white men held in Dallas County jail escaped by sawing bars from their cell window and scaling the high iron fence early today.
Reports from Alabama Tennessee and Louisiana on October 31 describe freezing temperatures with lows in the 20s to 40s. Florence 26 Decatur 29. Paris Tennessee sees early snow with flurries and frost. New Orleans records 47 as frost forecast to spread to Mississippi Alabama and inland Louisiana.
Chicago police say after an all night grilling John Pope scne of Gary Indiana and Charles Rocco confessed to slain Courtney Merrill a South Side bank officer during a holdup Tuesday night Merrill vice president of the Union State Bank of South Chicago was fatally stabbed in a rear garage by a bandit The two suspects were captured at Rocco s home at the request of Gary police who sought them for robberies and traced them to Chicago
Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee was injured in an automobile collision near Lawton while departing after a Democratic speaking engagement. He was hospitalized with a severe scalp wound a battered face and a knee injury. He may be unable to return to Tennessee in time to vote.
A single fingerprint and oversized ears sealed the fate of the Fleagle bank robbers. In LaMar Colorado in 1928 the gang attempted a bold hold up at First National bank. Bank president A Newton Parrish fired first, killing the robber in the lead, while his son John Parrish fell next. The duo looted cash and securities then used tellers as shields before fleeing with Sheriff Alderman pursuing.
Frank Nitti reputed treasurer for Al Capone’s gang was arrested in Berwyn after months under a federal income tax evasion indictment. He faced taxes and penalties totaling $277,940 with reported income of $742,887 for 1925–1927. a wife was taken into custody. Authorities also linked him to the Lingle murder and Moran associate Zuta’s death.
J W Ridley seeks help locating his son Leslie 22 who vanished with Russell Bracewell 23 after leaving Hodgesville on Wednesday to take Major Clark to Madrid for a Milton Fla train. Clark later wrote he reached Milton but gave no word about the others. Bracewell had recently moved to Hodgesville to work, Ridley added.
Nicholas Candido aged 35, an alcohol trader in the Bronx, was shot six times in the head and found near his stalled car on 191st Street. Police say the killing is believed to be the work of rival alcohol dealers in a competitive feud.
Bishop James Cannon Jr. of the Methodist Church, South, remained uncomfortable as doctors tried to halt arthritis spreading. Dr. B Lyman Sexton said the bishop's temperature rose slightly but no immediate danger is seen.
In Birmingham Alabama a Black assailant bound and assaulted Mrs H B Reynolds a Hollywood suburb resident and robbed her of a small amount of money The intruder was startled by writer Arthur Akers and fled after binding the victim and leaving her unconscious. she kept her rings during the struggle and her husband found her an hour later.
County and City teachers were paid today with September salaries totaling $16.00. October pay is not yet issued. Superintendent OC Mosely announced the distribution and noted the smaller amount reflects the month’s service.
A violent attack on Police Sergeant James McBride sparked police and hospital guards in Chicago as authorities fear a renewed assault. Investigators link the shooting to Jack Three White and his gang. two men, William Jackson and James J Fury Sammons, were held for questioning amid a broader crime crackdown.
Gunmen opened fire at a New York cabaret injuring a patron and killing two armed men identified as Charlie Gregor and Lawtelte Vierersi. Police say seven arrests followed the attack and investigators hunted suspects linked to the gang.
An oil gusher near Oklahoma City pours about 110000 barrels daily and 100000000 cubic feet of gas daily threatening parts of the city. Fire crews and residents endure noise and danger as authorities prepare a massive Christmas tree control device and close streets and schools.
Verne Ahlgren confessed to aiding the abduction of Earl Yocum the wealthy banker. Police hunt Orville Whiskers Lloyd Winslow and Harry Whiskers as the search for two missing men continues with potential death penalties looming.
Morals Kanear Oct 31 Three persons were killed when a motor car carrying a man a woman and a child was struck by a north bound passenger train at a grade crossing a half mile south of here. The victims were a man and woman about 25 and a child about five. A letter in the car was addressed to W. E. Hamby Texarkana Ark. It was believed curtains on the car impaired the driver’s vision.
Judge Lann McCord of Montgomery will address voters tonight at 7 26 at the City Auditorium on behalf of the Democratic candidates. The public is cordially invited to attend. Tomorrow at 2 00 Hon T M Espy will speak to voters at the courthouse.
Paris October 31 AP Pola Negri film star appeared in divorce court for conciliation with her husband Prince Serge Mdivani who was not present. The actres s had sued for divorce October 19 and the case will follow the usual course of divorce actions.
F. M. Gaines was awarded $550 damages against J. M. Watson after a collision between their cars last year. The ruling credits fault to Watson and sets the final compensation for Gaines.
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