Flood Sweeps Midwest as Winter Weather Persists
Flooding and heavy snows battered the Midwest and Canadian regions. Rescue workers aided refugees trapped by rising waters while unusually cold temperatures spread from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic states. Dozens of deaths were reported as communities faced renewed danger and disruption across the affected belt.
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Oastaedad
World News In Gist From The Associated Press
A garbled world news brief from the Associated Press mentions fires in Missouri and New York, a fatal house blaze, a tennis champion’s death, and various political and safety concerns including child safety measures and wartime tensions. Names and places are inconsistently rendered, but the items imply local to global incidents and notable deaths.
Search for survivors of sea crash is abandoned
In New York and New Jersey reports the search for survivors of a sea crash was abandoned and inquiries to be pursued. Bodies of victims have not been recovered. families and crew members are identified, with two daughters and a chember noted. Investigations and hearings are scheduled to examine the disaster and rescue efforts, while officials name Captain Edmand Wong and others connected to the vessel.
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Ghee Mathains
Mormeny
David $F Braeher
Allee Waltans
Tifael Orfere
Greek reports say Kalymings agitated amid protests
Reports from Athens describe Kalymings agitated and unrest across the city. Italian warship patrols continued as martial law remained in force and churches were closed amid alleged interference with religion.
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Dan
Taland Af Batynos
Tale
Chinese prisoner sacrifices life to save American infant
A Chinese prisoner in Tetnanty Shantang Province sacrificed his life to spare an American infant. The infant, brought from Winn by Missionary Mrs. John Stan at Minashoen, was saved after the prisoner volunteers, despite denying ties to the foreigners. Police recovered the infant unharmed in an abandoned house following the incident.
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China Islands Missions
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Minashoen
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Birthday card for F. D. R. weighs only sixty pounds
A news snippet reports a 60 pound birthday card prepared by postal workers in Winchester, Massachusetts, intended for President Roosevelt. The card is carried by a long-time Darby courier who has served 25 years and hopes to personally deliver it to the president, calling it the greatest thrill of his life.
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Mana
Jacky
Six Die in Fire at New York Home
Six people perished in their beds when a fire destroyed a Greenwood Lake home in Coshen Ny Yadan. The deceased include Arthur Weattle Jr 01 Mary Anne Beattie 26 Oscar Anderson a Bronx patrolman 24 Della Anderson 22 George 5 and Dorothy 3 children of Oscar and Della Anderson Also Rearden was with relatives next door the night of the blaze.
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New York Long Shore Strike Threat Fails to Clear Hurdles
Plans for a waterfront strike by teamsters truckmen and longshoremen in New York faced hesitations amid disclaimed responsibility. The walkout, voted by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chauffeurs Stabilmen and Helpers of America, seeks to defy an injunction in Brooklyn Supreme Court. President Joseph J. Thyan of the longshoremen’s union commented as the injunction details remained pending.
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Lowieht
Square Dealers Deny Blame for Violence
Baton Rouge tense as about 100 members of Company G of the 156th Louisiana National Guard from Monroe joined roughly 75 troopers to compel surrender of anti Long factions at the city airport. State buildings and Governor Allen’s mansion guarded while Huey Long’s party traveled. Square Deal leaders deny mobilizing the group and the statement twists the organization’s role as unknown as of press time.
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Chahar Province Tension Rises as Sino Japanese Talks Pause
Peiping Jan 27. Fear grows of renewed Japanese military activity along the Chahar border after reports of a hitch in Sino Japanese near negotiations. More Japanese troops move toward Chahar while a demilitarized zone extending to separate Manchukuo from north China is discussed in Japanese military circles.
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Eight investigations in House push heavy schedule ahead
The House of Representatives convenes this afternoon with eight investigations in progress and 118 bills introduced or noticed. Reports will be heard on federal charges against Tom Carey, investigation of the railroad commission actions, gasoline pricing, liquor control, and several government aspects to curb expenses while seeking new revenue sources. Representative Greene started the first probe on the second legislative day, aiming for a 10,000 appropriation.
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Mexican Revolution Agents In Custody
Five alleged plotters accused of plotting a Mexico United States armed revolution face sedition charges as detainees are examined. The government paper El Nacional states plans were not fully disclosed before government action aborted the scheme. The suspects are linked to former candidate Antonio Villareal and exiled political figure Vasconcelos.
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Murder Trial Shocks Mississippi Woman Keeton Involved
Jan 27 AP report: County Attorney states Ouldn Kee ton 30 confessed to carrying a human leg from a white woman. Fragments indicate the legs found in a sugar sack near a woodland lane by a Negro hunter. The missing mother Mia Daly Keeton remains unaccounted for and believed dead. Prosecutor cites possible charge of first degree murder once more details emerge.
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Coming rainbow hues dominate next year’s men’s fashion
New York reports interior decorators and color motion pictures promise bold color in wardrobes for the year. Tailors unveil a convention showing bright canary orange and blues alongside copper and maroon tones. Fashion experts say trends align with modern industry colors, with checks and stripes in vivid palettes.
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New York
Dan
Peage League Seeks Baton Rouge Troop Removal
New Orleans January 27. The executive board of the Louisiana League for Peace and Freedom requests removal of troops from Baton Rouge to prevent bloodshed and strife, sending the appeal to Governor Oscar K. Allen.
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State Senate Faces Busy Session in Early Monday Afternoons
The Montana Senate resumes at 2 p.m. with many members returning after the weekend. As the fourth week opens, a large bill load looms and eight senate measures are expected to pass by evening, with limited in-depth committee debate on the house bill repealing individual liquor permits.
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Presidents and Their Wives Biographical Booklet Ad
An independent information notice promotes a booklet titled Presidents and Their Wives, detailing lives of the 31 U.S. presidents, elections, campaigns, and First Ladies. Includes portraits and ordering details from the Washington Information Bureau with a ten cent price and mailing address.
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Washington Information Bureau
Modern William Tell tragedy shocks East St Louis tavern
In East St Louis Illinois Bortell Childers a tavern operator reportedly posed as a modern William Tell and is jailed after John C Stephens was fatally shot in a tavern display of marksmanship. Two witnesses and police quoted Childers admitting the boast I can shoot your hat off which led to the fatal shot.
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William Tell
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Stephens
Attempt on life of ex Kaiser reported in Doorn dispatch
London dispatch says a Daily Mail report from Doorn claims a former Kaiser Wilhelm aide, a chef with 15 years in his service, reportedly attempted to kill him. The chef was said to have been sent to Germany about ten days after the incident.
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Revolt in Uruguay Thwarted Amid Early Morning Plot
In Montevideo the government announced a thwarted revolutionary plot aimed at alighting in the provinces of Minas and other regions from the capital. The day’s events, dated January, involved arrests and a tightening of security as authorities described the disruption of planned actions.
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Opposition to Roosevelt relief plan widens in Senate
Senate debates the 4.88 billion relief program as Democrats and Republicans clash over presidential power to grant funds to individuals. Western lawmakers push for more highway and public works funding while house-approved power-delegating measures face stiff opposition. Senate appropriations panel meets to set procedure. Democratic leaders expect an early world court vote and the house moves to treasury post office funding, with reconstruction corporation site extension on deck.
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Reconstruction Corporation
NRA code authorities face removal and criminal probes
Washington reports a vigorous NIRA push to remove vote code authorities and prosecute them for monopolistic and other illegal actions. Hearings target code groups as potential cases move to the Justice Department or the Federal Trade Commission. NRA officials say code authorities will be discharged where illegal activity is shown.
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Seven month old dies by smothering in Watters home
Nocvittioway Pennsylvania date line reports the death of seven month old Vernakliyapeth Watters in a suspected smothering at home. Coroner Ronald Dettre arrived and planned an inquest as Mrs Watters found the child partially uncovered, with the dog nearby and the infant's body on the bed.
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Tam
Amd Myer
Kner Watters
Ronald Dettre
Nh Bet Dog
Smith campaign on Nudism stirs criticism in New York
New York January 27 Alfred E Smith faces swift pushback as critics condemn his campaign stance on nudism. Dr Pot Read alleges Smith promotes anti democracy and declares he could fall from grace if he continues beliefs. He mocks Smith calling him head of a supposed decency faction and jokes he has traded the brown derby for a symbol of Puritanism.
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Charles Vrancis Pot
Alfred K. Smith
Anthony Comdock
Smith
Dr. Pottay
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