11 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1931
Page
1
In Oakland California on January 10 a drill shaft collapse left 20 workers trapped 800 feet underground. Wes Morgan a 28 year old nozzle man is hailed for lowering a four inch air pipe to feed fresh air aiding 19 others to safety as rescuers reached them after hours.
Bertram Robinson profiles Lela Mae Barnuin known as the Oil Queen of the Texas Panhandle. The vivacious young woman is highlighted as a leading feminine figure in oil leases and properties amid the Panhandle’s vast oil and gas region.
The article reports an impasse as President Hoover refuses to withdraw three commissioners. Hoover says he defends executive independence, while Wheeler disputes accusations linking him to power interests, prompting a heated senate exchange.
Maclaren and Seagedon wear pilots of a Bellanca monoplane on the second leg of a commercial flight to Paris. They carry over three tons of cargo including 300 pounds of fuel and 250 pounds of varied freight in the first pay load of such a magnitude. The voyage to the Azores is expected to take about eight and a half hours, with arrival around 8:15 a.m. Sunday local time. The leg covers 2 045 miles, and no word had been heard from the crew.
John Capone identified as Al Capone's brother was arrested in Miami on a vagrancy charge. Felix Cicerelli, a local fruit store owner, was arrested with him. Police said the arrest followed a standing order to pick up Capone family members. Both posted bond and were released. capone’s current Florida status remains unclear.
A severe storm causes widespread fatalities among the poor, with thousands affected by hunger, exposure, and hardship. Rescue efforts and aid distribution are reported as communities seek relief and shelter.
Charles Ashley, 17, plans a new start after earning funds to buy a ton and enter the U S consular service. He found a purse with a large sum of money and returned it, prompting praise for his honesty as he awaits a letter from Edward Frischnecht.
Report notes less than five percent of expenditures were made in Davis' behalf and public release highlights limited local backing in the defense.
Police investigated a writer’s personal crisis after a separation from her husband and the disappearance of a two year old girl claimed to be her daughter and her father identified as T H. Further details were not provided.
A fatal crash a few miles from town killed two men. Identified victims include D. D. Tucker of Little Rock and another unnamed male. Local authorities reported the collision and are investigating the circumstances.
Coniriahh Payne of the Red Cross asked President Bolver for aid to distribute rope and other necessities to stricken farmers. In Congress, leaders in the House move to resolve a $60,000,000 appropriation bill, seeking legislative status to send it to conference with the Senate.
In Washington on January 10, Senator Black a Democrat from Alabama urged an extra session of Congress to consider government operation of the Muscle Shoals power project. The House conferees blamed delays on failure to reach a new compromise with the Senate. Norris hinted at withdrawing approval from the current pledge.
West Palm Beach Florida January 10 AP George C Bowen former army major and West Point football star died last Monday after drinking from a bottle at a soft drink plant where he was superintendent A coroner jury ruled he was feloniously killed by unknown persons and the investigation will continue Justice of the Peace T M Richards said a chemist found the fluid had a damaging composition and Bowen died in convulsions
A group of ten legislators gathered for a fecear of the quadrennial assembly with economy as the dominant note. Senators and representatives signaled support for Governor-elect Butler's program though details remain unreleased. The legislature plans a weeklong preview before turning to formal sessions.
MME GALLI CURDI expresses delight at a gift from Rockefeller consisting of his photograph and accompanying verse. The note hints at a curious exchange seen at Remond, dated January 16, with a playful remark about having found the items at her plate.
J B Jones, widow of a detective shot last year, was released after sheriff Joughin detained her. She had filed a suit seeking a writ to obtain her husband’s death benefits. Mrs. Hattie Steward, companion, had been released earlier.
Cloudy conditions with rain expected in Mississippi and surrounding areas. Monday remains unsettled with continued precipitation and cooler temperatures.
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