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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
1
Weather summary notes a severe cold wave forecast for Mobile with warnings of high winds and possible pipe damage. The report cites local meteorologist E. W. Holcomb and mentions night temperatures plunging to mid twenties and daytime highs around 40s.
Weather in Alabama and Mississippi remains fair but cold with frost risk Saturday night. North Alabama expected 18 to 24 degrees, south 24 to 28, near coast 28 to 30. Sunday outlook: fair, with continued cold temperatures and frost in some areas.
Flood warnings issued as the Joanne and Black Warrior rivers rise with stages indicated. Forecasts warn of higher water levels and possible overflow risks in affected areas as rainfall continues. Local officials urge residents to monitor updates and prepare emergency measures.
Trial records show the state wrapping direct testimony in the Mrs. Willie Mae Clausen case after defense called alienist C. Brehm Holbrook of Touro Infirmary New Orleans. Deposition testimony had been read and the defense prepared further witnesses for the afternoon session as the court tightened courtroom security.
Court officials report seats sold amid local event funding with donors paying for seats. details of attendees and amounts not fully disclosed.
Honolulu Police report four defendants in the attack on Mrs. Thomas Massie were returned to voluntary confinement jail. Governor Judd informed Senator Bingham that bail would be denied, despite protests over the confinement situation.
Joseph Davis a former garage manager was shot in the right hip at 1 05 Saturday morning by W T Ross as he broke into Ross home at 105 South Cedar street Davis now in City hospital recovering from wounds Police say Davis was intoxicated and may have mistaken the residence for his own Ross fired after awakening to a noise and seeing Davis breaking the blinds authorities report
Lillian Powell filed suit in the circuit court seeking damages of one thousand dollars. The action details the claim and parties involved in the civil dispute.
Police reported a string of burglaries Friday night into Saturday morning. Three places were broken into and items were stolen from two others. A sneak thief entered Doris White’s home at 257 St Anthony Street. Police urge vigilance as a vigorous citywide campaign continues.
The Associated Press reports Louisiana officials move to market additional state highway bonds while Lt. Gov. Paul N Cyr files suits to remove King from the governor’s chair. King calls a highway board meeting to advertise bonds needed to resume road and bridge work halted by King. 2000 Long-era workers face release as funds run short. Senator Long returns from Washington.
Federal agents destroy two illegal still outfits in the county. Agents Graves and Walz located one operation about 12 miles northeast of Orchard and another in a separate nearby area. Sheriff Hobson affirmed the crackdown and pursued further action.
Chicago dispatch reports labor leaders standing firm on wage terms to prevent pay cuts in 1933. They propose diverting one third of the raised funds to relief for the jobless and rail needs. David Brown Robertson voices Labor’s insistence on aid for workers and carriers.
Decatur police announced they have a suspect under arrest in the shooting of Jack Carter. Officials said the man provided a complete story ten days ago, as the case remained unsettled with Carter described as sinking.
Charles Kingsford Smith, famed pilot, urged passengers to stay seated as the aircraft tilted to the left and two longerons broke. The plane then went into a dangerous decline during the Sydney departure on January 30.
In Elm Manitoba a madman fled through sub zero cold as a posse hunted him after a house fire killed Martin Sitar, wife Sophie, Bert ten, Jennie seven, and four year old Paul survived. The blaze trapped the family in a loft. authorities say the attacker fled.
The report notes protests amid tension as calls emerge for a Chinese declaration of war. Officials anticipate naval readiness and potential security measures as international responses unfold.
A chaotic mob of hundreds mobbed streets in search of Japanese marines amid gunfire and panic. Plainclothes reservists and rowdy men carried pistols as they roamed alleys and streets, pushing police aside while hospital officials battled rumors of snipers.
A Tokyo official threatens the League of Nations with war if Articles 10 and 15 of the covenant are invoked. The spokesman says no break with China is planned and Japan is not seeking war, though a confrontation could arise.
War bulletins call for nationwide Chinese mobilization urging defense and fight for survival. Troops rushed to reinforce fronts as Shanghai redeployment occurs to replace units sent abroad.
Ad Pratt announced the entire fleet has been ordered to stand by to evacuate or protect American lives in China amid rising tension and potential danger to citizens abroad.
United States Marines guarding the international settlement in Shanghai captured 14 Japanese suspects dressed in civilian clothes who had infiltrated the area. The incident underscores tensions during the period.
The decision to allow Japanese troops to move toward Harbin over the Eastern Railway has been rejected by the Russian owner with China. Ambassador Hirota said Japanese citizens and interests are at stake amid factional tensions.
Eight destroyers are being prepared in Manila for a rapid departure though no orders have been issued. They are en route to Shanghai as the United States and Great Britain widen protests to Japan over the occupation of Chapei. The probed assurances of foreigners’ rights in the Shanghai international settlement are noted as further diplomatic moves unfold.
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