Town and County Police Forces Wiped Out In Clash Over Strike
Four boys aged 7 to 13 die from tetanus after burns from holiday toy pistols, with deaths on January 1 in Tampa area. Names include Roy Bankston, Carroll McCranie Jr, and Jacob Daniels. Officials warn of worsening cold and fuel shortages as Mobile area forecasts remain frigid.
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Mobile
Alabama
Tampa
Fra
D. G. Meighan
Sewell Mason
Valrico
Fla
Roy Bankston
Carroll McCranie, Jr
Jacob Daniels
Marines Ordered to Nicaragua Fight Bandit Sandino
Two battalions of marines under a general are ordered to Nicara to participate in a campaign against bandit Sandino in Nueva Segovia province. Senator Wheeler pledges to reintroduce a resolution probing U S policy in Nicaragua, citing inadequate Marine protection.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Nicara
Sandino
Nueva Secovia
Snyder and Gray Face Nine Days to Live in Sing Sing
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray wait their impending execution in Sing Sing prison nine days from death. Mrs. Snyder hopes for a gubernatorial commutation to life. Gray accepts fate, reading often as his sole solace. Justice Scudder’s recommendation to Governor Smith is not disclosed.
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New York
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Sing Sting
Snyder
Alfred B. Smith
Gray
Townsend Scudder
Smith
Cutting to Take Oath Tomorrow for New Mexico Seat
Senator designate Bronson M. Cutting of New Mexico will arrive in Washington tomorrow to take the oath when the Senate reconvenes at noon. The Republican publisher of the Santa Fe New Mexican was appointed to succeed the late Andrieus A. Jones. With his oath the GOP will hold a nominal 47 to 46 edge.
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Washington
Bronson M. Cutting
New Mexico
Bsration
Senate
Cutting
Santa Fe New Mexican
Dillon
Andrieus A. Jones
Holidays End as Mobile Schools Reopen
Private and parochial schools reopened in Mobile with 25 000 students back at desks after Christmas. Public schools resumed duties Tuesday after missing Monday New Year observances, as authorities granted an extra day for private institutions.
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Mobile
Central England Floods Swell, Homes Flooded and Stocks Damaged
Record flooding in central England as rain and melted snow inundate towns. Homes are flooded with residents moving to upper floors while furniture drifts on ground floors. Farmers report heavy losses to livestock and crops as shops stock losses mount.
Palm Beach Sees Unprecedented Snowfall Report
A rare snow event blankets Palm Beach on January 3, marking the first widespread white coating since 1986. Children marvel at snow, coats, and the festive hush as residents recall prior winters.
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Alm & Beach
Fia
Palm Beach
Acto
Capital settles down to new year
Washington January 3 The new year atmosphere at the White House began with the annual New Year reception. More than 3 000 guests crowded into the blue room to shake hands with the President and share the customary Happy New Year greetings.
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Washington
White House
Ware
Copland
Probe launched into death of wealthy Salinas victim
California report from Salinas details a murder probe after the body of a wealthy merchant, Robert Grotefeld, was found washed ashore near Seattle. The case links to a July car collision with Governor Hartley’s car, a drunk driving charge, a severed skull, and a city burial in Potter’s Field. A watch tied to Grotefeld aided identification and his brother confirmed the identification by phone.
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Salinas
Calif
California
Train and Company
Kago
Watsonville
Calle
Grotefeld
Roland H. Hartley
Washington
Seattle
Robert Grotefeld
Chicago
Coolidge Sees Prosperous Year Ahead
President Coolidge, in Washington, says the United States has reason to expect a prosperous year. White House reports indicate strong automotive industry credit availability and an improving outlook, with accompanying hopeful responses.
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Washington
Coolidge
United States
White House
Furman Dominates Miami In Lopsided Victory
Furman easily defeated Miami as the Paladins scored in every quarter. Miami managed its only points in the second period after Furman fumbled three times, highlighting Furman’s control of the game.
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Ine
Burns Fatal to Anniston Woman
Mrs. Mary Talley, 8, died in an Anniston hospital from burns when her dress ignited from an open grate. More than two thirds of her body was burned. She died Monday night, less than 48 hours after the accident.
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Anniston
Als
Mary Talley
Talley
Marines Hold Guilali After Fierce Fighting
Managua Nicaragua January 3 United States marines reinforced secured Guilali after heavy battle in which six marines were killed and 28 wounded amid fierce fighting.
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Managua
Nicaraghh
United States
Guilali
Honduras Dons Festal Attire as Lindy Nears
Crowds in Tegucigalpa celebrate the arrival of Charles Lindbergh with electric signs and festival scenes. Newspapers feature biographical sketches and photographs praising the aviator's historic flight as the Lone Eagle nears the Honduran capital.
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Honduras
Lindy
Troucigalpa
Nengeres
Jan
Chhri¢s
Lindbergh
Lindbergh Nearing Central America Flight Mission
Colonel Charles Lindbergh presses toward Managua after delivering aid and viewing combat near Quilal, Honduras. Six Marines died in the capture of a stronghold as Lindbergh considers extending his tour through Colombia and Venezuela, while crowds greet him in San Salvador and a gold medal is awarded at the national palace.
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San Salvador
Beink
Oe Ies
Bano and
Unitates Marifies
Charles Lindbergh
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Gebel
Quilall
Aos Duran
Lindbergh
Managua
Nicaragua
Marine Corps
Colombia
Venezuela
Pariah
Belize
British Honduras
Ben H
National Palace
Dlopango
St. Louis
Bosque
Filer
Salvador
Lind Hch
Salvador Elio de Aivemesa
Racing Resumes at Plumpton After Long Interruption
London January 3 racing resumed at Plumpton today marking the first race meeting since December 16 when storms caused the longest interruption in 32 years. Haydock meeting was postponed earlier.
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London
eNotes
Owl Storms
Han
Haydock
Fire destroys Keyport furniture firm in January blaze
A $100,000 fire destroyed the Keyport furniture firm today. Firemen forced entry with axes into the ice of a nearby bay to reach water supply as fire plugs had frozen. The blaze left the building gutted and crews battled the flames in freezing conditions.
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Keyport
O Ae
One Tan Bay
Record Cold Across Nation Sets Historic Lows
Cold snap brings record lows from North Carolina to Tennessee with Henderson at seven below and Asheville four below, while snow blankets northern regions and California enjoys comparatively normal weather. Weather bureau notes widespread subfreezing temperatures and exposure rises.
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Chicago
United States
Weather Bureau
Tornia
Idaho
California
New England
Henderson
N. C
Asheville
WN. C
Louisville, Ky
Bristol
Tenn
Half Frozen Men Rescued From Abandoned Barge
Coast guard cutter Saukee towed the lumber barge Mata to Key West after rescuing three men half frozen by icy winds and spray. The barge deserted Friday drifted in the gulf and a formal report is expected upon arrival at the Florida port.
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Coast Guard
Saukee
Key West
Filorida
Fire Captain Courtney Hodges Dies in Chicago Barn Blaze
Jan 8 Chicago fire captain Courtney J Hodges 38 died when a barn fire collapsed timber struck him. three fellow firefighters were injured while fighting the blaze. Hodges commanded a small crew and died from back injuries sustained in the roof collapse.
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Chicago
Courtney J. Hodges
Chicago Fire Deal
Courtney
Allman Named County Purchase Agent by Majority Vote
The board of revenue approved appointing Allman as county purchase agent by a majority vote despite minority protests. A petition from Bayou noer Company sought a power line loop addition. A resolution invited Judge Woolsey Finnell of the state highway department to Mobile to discuss county road matters. Woodmen of the World officials may visit next month with Commissioner Towle named as representative. A minority road report was rejected after no second, and a sheriff's bill for 82.50 pages was deemed excessive. Sage avenue residents ask to widen the street.
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Board of Revenue
Bayounoer Company
Mootley
Towle
Ehien
Mobile
James Webb
Baker
Sage Avenue
Noted Arkansas Attorney Dies in Kansas City
Oliver H. Dean former president of the Kansas City School of Law and member of the Missouri Bar Association died in Kansas City at age 82 due to apoplexy.
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Kansas City
Oliver H. Dean
Kansas City School of Law
Missouri Bar Association
Bad Boy Assumes Post As Mayor and Fires At Will
Newburyport Massachusetts reports Andrew J. Gillis takes office as mayor denouncing a wide purge list including city messengers health commissioner registrar of voters harbor master library director and four police officers. He vows swift action against detractors recalling past gasoline permit clashes and jail terms.
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Bad Boy
Will
Newburyport
Maas
Andrew J. Gillis
Registrar of Voters
Gillis
Poe
Pel
Mi 4
Bossy
Wals
Searee
Michael Cashman
Allman Named County Purchasing Agent After Board Vote
Thomas B. Allman, acting as clerk to Mobile County’s maintenance engineer, was named to assume the county purchasing agent duties. The majority including Chairman Arthur D. Davis and Commissioners J C Prine and J B Boothe approved. objections came from Commissioner Estes D. Baker who questioned the change and cited past personnel actions.
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Thomas B. Allman
Mobile County
Ned
Arthur D. Davis
J C. Prine
J. B. Boothe
Davia
Allman
County Board
Mobile County Ocratic Committee
Martin
Democratic Executive Committee
Altman
Doody
Baker
Cross On Grave Of Lamar McLeod To Be Preserved
The wooden cross marking Captain Lamar Y. McLeod of the 826th Infantry, killed October 11, 1918, in the Meuse Argonne battle, will be moved to Mobile for permanent preservation by the local American Legion post named in his honor. The grave at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery near Souain Montfaucon will soon be replaced with a marble headstone as graves registration progresses.
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Lamar Y. ‘McLeod
826Th Infantry
Meuse-Argonne
American Legion
Mobile
Rrs Oerce
Europe
Quartermaster Corps
United States Army
Edwin A. Zelnicker
McLeod
Captain Mcleod
Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery
sous-Montfaucon
Meuse
England
Axis man fined after drunken driving collision
Ben Brue of Axis was fined 250 dollars and 90 days on drunken driving charges after a December 24 collision with Pat Lilly Jr. The court found reckless operation and suspended Brue’s license. Other notes include Elizabeth Hall fined 100 dollars or 90 days for violating prohibition and various petty penalties.
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Ben Brue
Axis
Recorder
Edington
Pat Lilly, Jr
I. Net Brue
Waaty
Robert Ford
Bu la
Beltre
Mannot
Aris Buckee
Charleston
Wilkinson Streets
Ford
Charleston Street
Orvin
Wilkinson Street
Elizabeth Hall
Gusere
Wilkinson ‘and Canal’ Atreats
Inabelle Parker
Johanty
William Rice
Leo Glover
Burglar Steals Dinner Jacket From Stage Setting
Police report a burglary where only movable item of value was a dinner jacket and shirt onstage. Detectives Wilcox and Connick examine the scene. F P Blaine reports his car license tag and tail light stolen from his garage parked vehicle.
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Wilcox and
Connickeygam
F. P. Blaine
German Bond Exchange Feasibility Discussed
A special commission in Catan discussed exchanging old German loans issued by states and cities for new securities. The document notes the plan, date references, and related offices in Orleans.
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Special Commission For
Catan
Mobile
Fae
Orleans
Garmises
Staples Powell
Sub fleet sets sail on winter cruise from New London
A submarine fleet of 10 sister ships from the 8 4 class will depart New London tomorrow for winter operations in the canal zone. Each sub will carry four officers and 39 men and sail under the escort of the Camden, flagship of the third submarine division. The Cuba-bound voyage is planned as a five day cruise to the canal zone.
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New London
Conn
Canal Zone
U. S
Camden
Cuba
Captain William Story Dies in Mobile Funeral Obituary
Captain William Story a native of Ashte bula Ohio died after collapsing at sea and dying before a doctor could be summoned He had lived in Mobile six years and belonged to the Shipping Masters Association Cleveland and the Ogdensburg Masonic order He is survived by his widow Annie E Story four sons William James Harold Harold Ronald three brothers Charles Brooklyn and Harry Story and a sister Florence Hyatt of Ogdensburg.
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James Story
Molly Street
Lecturi
Jackie
Higgins
Courtney
Story
Ashtebula
Ohio
Mobile
Shipping Master's Association
Cleveland
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Annie E. Story
Ea William Story
Chicago
Jame Harold
Willam Harrison Frances Ronald ‘Story
Charles
Brooklyn
N. Y
Harry
Florence Hyatt
Ogdent
Postoffice Embezzlement Case Advances at Beloit Court
Beloit postmistress Oneta Farley pleaded guilty to embezzlement of post office funds and paid the fine in court. Buckroe County cases involving a federal tick eradication officer were adjourned until tomorrow.
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United States Post
Oneta Farley
Beloit
Bagar Buckroe County
Boiler in House Damages Home in Local Incident
A boiler explosion caused damage to Captain Ressijac’s home at 08 Centi Street. Witnesses say the boiler tore a roof, shot a rafter into the air, and narrowly missed Mrs. Ressijac and George Morton. No injuries were reported.
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Ressijac
Centi
Sion
George. Morton
Law
Coe
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