Tornado Devastates Mississippi Counties Killing and Injuring Residents
A tornado swept Simpson and Covington counties causing deaths and widespread destruction. In Jackson Mississippi, damage and loss were reported, with lowland areas flooded as Yazoo River rose. A home near Simpson county collapsed, killing a two year old and injuring others. several residents were reported missing in Magee area as properties and farms suffered severe damage.
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Jackson
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Desate
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Glendora
Udla
Yazoo
Glean May
Stimpson
Everett
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Carmen
Jouu
Leading Issues Move Upward In Year End Rally
The Associated Press reports New York stocks gained as the year closed. Leading issues rose at least a point, with some less traded issues up 4 or more. Railroads like Union Pacific and Santa Fe led the advances as 1931 ended. Industrials such as U S Steel and Coca Cola posted notable gains alongside other major names.
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Associated Press
New York
Union Pacife
Santa Fe
Quake Shakes Washington State Seaboard City Seattle
An earthquake struck western Washington at 7.25 am Pacific time, jolting the Seattle area this morning. No casualties or damage details are provided in the readable text.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
State of Washington
Herald to Resume Saturday Publication After Holiday
The Friday issue will not be published on New Year's Day as a holiday. The Herald will return Saturday with a full account of holiday happenings and news updates.
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Herald
Two Badly Hurt Investigating Fatal Crash
Driver Robert Crawford of Weymouth and two officers were seriously injured when another machine struck their car while investigating a prior accident. Mrs Canale and McKenne sustained serious injuries. Crawford had internal injuries and Ford suffered cuts and bruises. Berman held pending police action.
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Robert Crawiford
Weymouth
Reynards
McKenne
Crawford
Ford
Berman
Japanese Cavalry Near Chinchow in Manchuria
Mukden December 31 advancing guard of Gen Kamon's column reached the Taling River banks and stood within 15 miles of Chinchow. Chinese resistance was minimal. Japanese plans to capture the city may close the Manchurian control strife by year end. Seven southwest-bound trains left earlier. evacuation rumors swirled as rails were sabotaged to slow the main force.
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Kamon
Colunm
Taling River
Chins
Manchuria
Chinchowoy
Flames Destroy Inn at Sharon
Associated Press reports Sunigat Lodge Inn on Lake Massapoag burned to the ground in Sharon Massachusetts after three guests escaped. The three story wooden hotel lost an estimated $100 000 in damage, with several cottages and hotel grounds endangered. Fire assistance was requested from two nearby communities.
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Associated Press
Gheron
Mass
Sunigat Lodge
Lake Massapoag
Blaze Destroys Hotel, Guests Lose Luggage
Fire rapidly spread through the hotel as guests were moved to an adjoining hotel. Practically all guests lost their luggage in the blaze.
Forbes Wishes to Retire as Ambassador to Japan
William Cameron Forbes, American Ambassador to Japan, informs the state department of his desire to retire from the diplomatic service. He will stay until the Manchurian crisis subsides and aims to leave within two months to return to private life.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Cameron Forbes
Japan
Deps Mens
Aptomatic
Fire destroys Gogame mill in Ontario at Gogame
Sudbury Ontario Dec 31 A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Poupore Limber Co mill at Gogame Ont with losses estimated at 300000. The lumber yards were saved and about 200 men will be thrown out of work. Loss said to be insured.
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Associated Press
Sudbury
Ontario
Poupore ‘Limber Co
Gogame
Ont
Government Answers Defy Indian Nationalists
From Bombay December 1 Associated Press reports Mahatma Gandhi wrote to the viceroy after a civil disobedience threat. He urged prayers in peace as a response, while advisors warned the government to prepare for possible escalation.
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India
Vu Wilingden
Gandai
Manatma
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