Senate and Four Are Killed House Again In Mine Blast
Shootings, political clash and mine disaster unfold as Congress debates drought relief funding. At Beckley West Virginia four miners dead four missing after Glen Rogers mine blast. Rescue teams contend with slate falls while officials label the section highly gaseous yet rock-dusted.
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Senate
HOUSE
Beckley
W. Va
Glen Rogers
Raleigh Wyoming Coal Mining Company
R. M. Lambe
West Virginia
Balbo Fleet Landings Off Natal As Atlantic Flight Weathers Trouble
Eleven planes from General Balbo's trans Atlantic squadron landed in Natal Harbor after weather and motor trouble delayed the voyage from Orbetello Italy toward Rio de Janeiro. The Black Squadron returned to anchor with one ship forced down near St Pauls Rocks before regrouping.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
General Balbo
Natal
St Paul's Rocks
Italo Balbo
San Pedro
St. Paul's Rocks
South America
Savoia
Orbetelro
Italy
Buenos Aires
Bolama
Atlantic
Rome
South Carolina pays respects to Lieutenant Governor Butler
Public figures from the Senate and House gather in Union to honor South Carolina lieutenant governor Thomas Bothwell Butler, who died from a stroke. Services at his daughter's home, burial in Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, follow in the wake of Butler facing bank receiver accusations and a $29,680.82 shortage audit.
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UNION
8. C
South Carolina
Thomas Bothwell Butler
Frederick Garner
Gaffney
Oakland Cemetery
Butler
Senate
House
Thorn Sparkman
Union’Episcopal Church
L. McGee
Bank of Blacksburg
Centenarian Irene Holland Dies in Statesville
Mrs Irene Dishman Holland 101 years old dies in Statesville North Carolina. Until paralysis struck in November 1930 she reportedly never needed a physician.
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Statesville
N. C
Irene Dishman Holland
North Carolina gains 167 men and two women in 1931 legislature
Raleigh reports the 1931 North Carolina General Assembly will convene as 167 men and two women prepare to organize. Fifty senators and 119 representatives remain after a death slightly lowers the House. Mrs E Ju Meec and Mrs Lillie Mebane are among the new members as caucuses set staff and committee roles. The body meets Friday for Gov Gardner's address before budgeting moves.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
General Assembly
Clement Kitcbin
Halifax County
E. Ju
Meee
Jackson County
State Senate
Lillie Mebane
House
Lucas loan repaid as committee traces anti Norris work
The Senate campaign funds committee learned Robert H. Lucas repaid a $4,000 loan used to oppose Senator Norris. Lucas said he borrowed $3,500 from J. R. Nutt and notes were taken up last Friday. The loan was secured by a $50,000 account in the party’s national committee.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Robert H. Lul
Republicans
Norris
National Committee
Lucas
J. R. Nutt
Nebraska
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Senate
North Carolina
Virginia
Ohio
Delaware
Massachu
Wife Indicted In Brutal Axe Slaying in Spartanburg
Spartanburg county farmer was slain by an axe on October 15. His wife Milly Fleming was indicted by a grand jury and released on $5,000 bail. Defense led by James F. Byrnes secured a continuance due to illness of a defense member. case to be heard next court term.
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Spartanburg
Milly Fleming
Gain In Population At State's Prison
North Carolina state prison population reached 2327 on January 1, up 19 from December 1. During December 105 new admissions and 24 other admittances, including 14 escapes returned. December parolees totaled 17, with 70 sentences ending, seven escapes, five deaths, three moved, and eight temporary paroles. As of 1931, the population included 1157 negro men, 1099 white men, 56 negro women, and 15 white women.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Central Prison
Chicago Strays To Get Break In Luck
Chicago officials plan a municipal shelter costing 55000 dollars to aid stray dogs after years of effort by supporters. The project aims to provide a humane home and public safety benefits for the city.
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Chicago
Funeral rites for Byrd Antarctic Husky Unalaska
Monroe Louisiana observed a husky hero Unalaska from Admiral Byrd's Antarctic expedition buried after death under a car wheel. Schools closed so pupils could attend with Boy Scouts and exhbitor C B Foster presenting his life story. Penny fund drives begin to erect a memorial statue by local schoolchildren.
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Husky
Monroe
Unalaska
Lapland
Admiral Byrd
Lady
C. B. Foster
Louisiana
Foster
Ross Ice Barrier
Four Indiana Postmasters Are Ousted
The U S justice department prepared to press criminal action against an Indiana congressman over postmaster appointments amid alleged payments from four dismissed Indiana postmasters in the first district. The case, tied to political influence, may be led by a special prosecuting attorney. U S attorney Harry E Rowbottom was not named.
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Department of Justice
Washington
Indiana
Congress
Post Office Department
Justice
Harry E. Rowbottom
Justice Department
George R. Jeffrey
United States
Indianapolis
Harry E. Rowhbottom
Rowbottom
Wilbur Opposes Tariff on Oil
Secretary Wilbur declared against a tariff on oil saying it would mainly benefit large producers as they reopen idle wells. He cited overproduction, minimal imports at about 10 percent and exports at 15 percent, and urged conserving U S oil for future use with domestic control.
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Washington
Jan
Wilbur
E. B. Reeser
American Petroleum Institute
Federal Oil Conservation Board
America
Gentlemen Riders May Become Amateurs At Meeting
New York January 6 The National Steeplechase and Hunt Association prepares for its annual meeting to discuss changing the term Gentlemen riders to Amateurs in steeplechase and hunting circles. Frank Bryan secretary notes crystallizing sentiment against the word and calls for a general rules discussion.
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New York
National
High Point Firm Is Incorporated
GREENSBORO, Jan. 6. A certificate of incorporation was filed by the Fixall Sales and Body Company at 155 South Wrenn Street High Point. The firm will engage in general sales and repair of autos and cycles and sale of rubber goods and auto accessories. Authorized capital is 250 shares of 100 each. Walter Matthews B Green and Edward Leyton each subscribe to one share.
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Greensboro
Clerk of Superior Court
Fixall Sales and Body Company
South Wrenn Street
High Point
Walter Matthews
B. Green
Edward Leyton
French Pay Last Tribute to Marne Hero
Paris reports the nation paying final respects to Marshal Joffre. About 65 thousand people viewed the body at Ecole Militaire. no time extension for homage beyond nine o'clock tonight. The cortege will travel to Notre Dame then Invalides for burial near Napoleon.
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Cathedral of Notre Dame
Paris
Papa” Joffre
France
Marne
Ecole Militaire
Marshal
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Marshal Foch
Arc de Triomphe
the Invalides
Napoleon
Iuay
Louveciennes
Infantry
Cavalry
Edge
United States
Invalides Esplandae
Louis Barthon
King Case Set For Trial In York County Change
In Chester South Carolina Judge Bonham heard a defense plea to move the trial of Rafe F. King for the murder of his wife Fay Wilson King to York county. The state favors a continuance but opposes the venue change. King was previously sentenced to death after a Chester county conviction. The Supreme Court granted a new trial and the case originated in York county.
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Chester
8. C
York County
Rafe F. King
M. L. Bonham
King
Sharon
Pretty Fay Wilson King
Supreme Court
Shelby, N. C
West Defending Last Year's Title At Miami Mid-Winter
Florida’s tournament trail narrowed to the qualifying round of the Miami mid-winter amateur championship. Jimmy West of Miami, holder of the state amateur crown, defends the title he won last year. Match play begins tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Jimmy West
Thousands Return To Work Across Rail and Auto Sectors
AP reports widespread reemployment across the nation with 7,000 Chicago and Northwestern workers returning on a three day week and 22,000 auto plant rehires in Michigan. Ford Rouge recalls 6,500. East Windsor 5,000. Cadillac 6,000. Buick Flint 4,500. Additional gains include Norfolk & Western 2,800 and Missouri Pacific 1,200.
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S Fen. Walters
Chicago and
Northwestern
Detroit
Michigan
Rouge
Ford Motor Company
East Winsdor
Ford
Cadillac Company
Buick Company
Flint
Chicago
Monon
Norfolk & Western
Roanoke
Missouri Pacific
Sedalia
New York Central
East Buffalo
Depew
N. Y
Southern
Seven Die in Wind Storm Across Three States
A windstorm sweeping Caswell and Warren counties in North Carolina and Mecklenburg County in Virginia killed seven people, including Jim Dunstan and three of his sons near Ridgeway, and Mrs. Grover Henderson near Boydton. Edna Harris died at Wise, and two others were injured near Yanceyville. Dozens more were hurt or without homes as roofs and schools collapsed along a six mile stretch.
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Clarence Dunstan
Ridgeway
Jim Dunstan
Henderson
Grover Henderson
Boydton
Mecklenburg County
Virginia
Warren County
North Carolina
Jim Duneton
Wise
Edna Harris
Yanceyville
Caswell County
Here
Colony Observes Greek Cross Day in Tarpon Springs
In Tarpon Springs Florida 1500 sponge divers and families celebrate the Feast of Epiphany also called Greek Cross Day. The day features religious services at St. Nicholas church and a festive street scene as fishing boats rest at anchor along the Anclote River awaiting the holidays to end. Archbishop Damascinos substitutes for the absent Archbishop Alexander who has become Archbishop of Corfu Greece.
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Tarpon Springs
Fla
Gulf
Anclote
St. Nicholas Church
Alexander
Corfu
Greece
Damascinos
Corinth
Exarch
United States
Prices For Burley Tobacco Are Rising Across Regions
The first sales of the week show rising burley tobacco prices with the state average above $18. Richmond leads at $20.59 per hundred pounds, while Lexington is $0.01 lower. Owensboro reports $18.88, about five dollars higher than earlier in the season. Dark leaf markets in Paducah and Mayfield reopen after holidays with little change, remaining several dollars below Henderson and Owensboro.
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Louisville
Burley Tobacco
Richmond
Lexington
Owensboro
Paducah
Mayfield
Henderson
Capture of Escaped Prison Convict Reported
Goldsboro police turned over to state authorities John Adams who escaped from Albemarle state prison quarry. Adams, a Black man, was serving 25 years for slaying a white man in Badin, according to reports.
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Goldsboro
John Adams
Albemarle
Adams
Badin
Physicians Hold Out Little Hope For U. S. Newspaperman
Gorgas hospital doctors in Panama City reported limited chances of recovery for Hartwell F. Ayers an American newspaperman wounded during the fighting that toppled the government. Ayers lay in very low condition all yesterday incoherent at times and slipping toward semi consciousness. He is from Anniston Alabama and was shot in the neck and abdomen with intestinal damage.
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Panama City
Gorgas Hospital
Hartwell F. Ayers
Anniston
Ala
Storm Warning Shifts Northward Across Atlantic Coastal Area
Weather advisory notes warnings shifting to northwest of Atlantic City to Portsmouth and northeast along the Maine coast. Disturbance of wide extent moves northeastward from New York City. small craft warnings extend south of Cape Hatteras to Jacksonville.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic City
N. J
Portsmouth
N. A
Maine
Cape Hatteras
Jacksonville
New York City
Greensboro Kidnap Attempts Alarm City Residents
Citizens were startled by two alleged kidnap attempts. Marion Yancey, 10, seized beside a street corner, fought free and was released. one suspect arrested. Later, two men seized 12 year old R. W. Jr. in front of a home but he cried out and the assailants fled. No serious injuries reported.
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Greensboro
Marion Yancey
RR. W. Crouch
R. W. Jr
Monoplane Tradewind Safely Housed in Norfolk Hangar
AP reports the monoplane Tradewind is secure in a Norfolk hangar as crew members Mrs Heryt Hart and Lieut William S Maclaren wait for an Atlantic storm to ease before heading to Bermuda en route to Paris. Bermuda leg delayed to Wednesday due to severe weather off the North American coast.
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Norpvolk
Dan
Heryt Hart
William S. Maclaren
Bermuda
Paris
North America
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High Point Firm Is Incorporated
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