Cumberland River Flood Deepens Into Nashville Rescue Rush
Nashville reports the Cumberland river at 51.7 feet with rising water and renewed city rescue efforts. Over 100 residents were saved from backwaters this morning while hundreds of homes await flood refugees.
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Death mystery rises as Miss McGuire slain in Asheville
A screaming woman and a shadowy car chase lead to the arrest of William Avery and wife Mary on charges of being accessories to the murder of nurse Miss Mary McGuire. Police still seek the actual killer and motives remain unclear as details of the night emerge.
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Coolidge Good Will Letter Published From Pan American Flight
Mexico City reports the exchange of messages between President Coolidge and President Calles on the U S Army Pan American flight. Coolidge expresses friendship and hopes for better understanding, while Calles replies with similar cordial wishes and united cooperation for mutual benefits.
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Hassell guarded in Texas jail after confessions
George J. Hassell, a Texas Panhandle rancher, is held in the Farewell county jail under guard after admitting to slaying thirteen people. He confessed to killing his wife and eight children at his ranch dugout and to the California killings of a woman and three children. He wounded himself during the ranch search and is recovering.
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Robert Walker Named President of Pickett Mills Group
Robert Walker former vice president and director of Pickett Cotton Mills in High Point was elected president and treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by F. M. Pickett’s death. J. Elwood Cox was named first vice president and H. D. Sears second vice president. The organization praised the late Pickett’s 16 years of leadership and noted the mills remain financially sound.
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Sears
Carol Still Missing despite Paris reports
Paris December 28 AP reports some newspapers claimed Carol had returned to his Neuilly villa but AP confirms he has not. He reportedly ended his liaison with Magda Lupescu, the auburn haired Romanian Jewess he left Romania with a year ago after renouncing his succession rights.
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Fire Incendiary Suspected in Manila Building Blaze
A blaze in the Poizat building in Manila caused about a half million dollars in damage. Fire authorities suspect incendiary origins as the structure suffered partial destruction.
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Poizat
Girl Bandits Fail In Water-Pistol Robbery Death
In Chicago two youths with a toy pistol robs postal clerk Robert Ray. Ray shoots and kills John Benzie 18 when they flee to a car with a girl waiting. Tony Oliver 17 and Elma Crawford 21 are captured. the girl claims thrill of being a bandit queen. The bandits had prior robberies with the water pistol.
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Peanut Land festival crowns Mr Peanut in Tidewater region
The capital of Peanut Land hosts a five day peanut carnival in Windsor with 6000 attendees. Exhibits include Dr. Carver's peanut products and a queen ballot. Congressman John Kerr and Judge Francis Winston attend as the event celebrates the peanut as a historic money crop in tidewater North Carolina and Virginia.
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New Sheriff of Cook County Seen as Reformer
Charles E. Graydon was elected Cook county sheriff in Chicago promising to root out any hell holes in the jurisdiction. Board member William Busse said Graydon pledged to clean up county towns. Anton Cermak questioned the existence of such places as the retiring sheriff urged reporting any found. Graydon’s term runs until the next county election in June.
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Dr. Gurley Visits Baltimore Doctor on North Main
Dr. H. T. Gurley of Baltimore is visiting his parents on North Main Street.
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Prominent Georgia Lawyer Seized and Whipped by Hooded Band
In Lyons Toombs County, Wim berly E. Brown a noted attorney aiding the state in a recent slaying case was seized by about 30 hooded men in front of a Lyons drug store, driven out of town, whipped, and dumped back. Judge Hardman ordered an inquiry into the Christmas Eve mob violence. The prior July attack killed Willie Wilson during a robed home invasion. four county farmers were acquitted December 3 after Brown aided the prosecution.
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Poisoned whiskey blamed for multiple deaths citywide
New York reports 23 fatalities from Christmas liquor poisonings with hospital strains nationwide. Dr. Norris notes analyses needed to confirm poisoning versus excessive drinking as Bellevue and Kings County hospitals report hundreds of alcohol related cases across boroughs.
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Governor-Elect Takes Initial Steps Into State Affairs
Alabama December 28 AP reports Governor-elect Bibb Graves moved into the governor’s executive offices at Governor Brandon’s invitation to study state affairs while the legislature meets in extra session to consider a proposed 25 million highway bond issue amendment. Graves observes as new desk is provided, establishing a precedent.
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Babson to Meet Clients on Southern Economic Outlook
Babson and about a hundred bureau clients gather January 7 at the Sir Walter Hotel Raleigh to discuss the South’s economy. Cotton and tobacco acreage and price trends loom large as experts warn of overproduction risks and potential price declines.
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Sought the Quarrel
Paris reports end of inquiry into injuries to two French soldiers in Mayence Germany on Christmas morning. The soldiers confessed they were intoxicated and had sought the quarrel with German civilians.
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Rainfall Reaches New High in Monte Today
Local rainfall peaked with 1.35 inches by 2 PM marking one of the year's heaviest showers. The downpour began at 1 AM and continued off and on, with forecasted totals possibly hitting two inches by 8 PM. Monthly total reaches 3.69 inches and weekly 1.93 inches across 11 rainy days.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Raleigh Is Wet
Rain totaling 0.30 inches fell in Raleigh during the twelve hour period ending at 8 a m. The shower continued as of 1:30 p m with no sign of letting up. Residents welcomed the precipitation and anticipated lifting water use restrictions imposed during the drought when reservoir levels dropped to dangerously low levels.
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Weather Bureau
Raieleh
Rainfall raises flood risk along French Broad region
Rainfall totals reached .63 inches last night and this morning. Forecasters warn rivers and streams in the area could rise significantly before day’s end as the French Broad river and nearby waterways respond to the rain.
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