Miraculous Escape After Cars Plunge Into Washout
Two cars plunged into a washout on the Bee Line Highway near Newton early Sunday morning. Five men and Mrs B C Harbin escaped, with Mrs Harbin seriously injured. The driver of the second car sped into the hole, fearing a holdup. The first sedan carried six men from Troy and the Ledger brothers. The Harbins were en route to Panama City. A missing signal light was blamed for the accident.
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Bee Line
Newton
B. C. Harbin
Harbin
Sayers
Orward
Florida
J. W. Warren
Troy
Harry Ledger
E. Y. Ledger
D. P. Castleberry
Alto Parks
Ad Albert Johnson
Panama City
Fla
Tornado Strikes 175 Mile Southeast Missouri Section
T. Louis April 1 Twenty two injured three reported missing as a storm tornado tears across a 175 mile southeast Missouri section last night. Several farm buildings wrecked and deaths are reported though many victims are in serious condition. Search parties covering the area urge aid.
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Missouri
T. Louis
Mis
Uwe
Michaelson Gives Up Today Makes Bond
CHICAGO April 1 A 71 Con Jacksono ne enelson indicted in wasille Fla on charges of v.0 the prohibition law surrender to Henry C. Leavenheimer He was allowed te ittering to Florida to face the WRERA Which be denied.
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Chicago
Jacksoenyeenelson
Wasille
Fla
Henry C. Leavenheimer
Florida
Progress On Campbelton Highway Hampered By Weather
Construction on the Campbelton road continues to slow due to wet conditions. The chamber of commerce reports that the road materials used require dry weather to work, and the secretary notes work halts when rain persists.
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Campbelton Road
Chamber of Commerce
Graves Seeks Federal Aid for Flood Victims
Washington April 1 Gov Graves and Alabama's congressional delegation presented a petition for federal aid to ease Alabama flood conditions to President Hoover. The group reported $13,500,000 in property losses and more than 22,000 homeless, proposing loans to farmers for seed feed livestock and machinery and 1.5 million dollars to restore highways and bridges. Federal engineers would begin surveys for levee construction to prevent a recurrence.
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Washington
Alabama
Pres. Hoover
Graves
Mayor's Court Session This Afternoon
Mayor's court will be held this afternoon with numerous petty cases on the calendar for trial, some continued from last week.
2000 Chinese Die in Revolution Reach Chefoo
Nationalist troops under Lieu Chennien attacked Ninghaichow in Shantung, inflicting a serious defeat on Marshal Chang Tsung-Chang's army and killing more than 2,000. Thousands of villagers flee toward Ninghaichow to escape gangs dragging locals outside the city to serve as coalers for Chang.
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Shantung
Chang
Chefoo
China
Lieu Chennien
Ninghaichow
Chang Tsung-Chang
City Council to Convene Regular Session at City Hall
The city council will meet in regular session tonight at City Hall. No business of special importance is scheduled.
Red Cross Will Base Awards On Need Not Loss
National Red Cross acting chairman James L. Feiser outlines two relief phases emergency aid and permanent rehabilitation. Awards hinge on need, not losses, with assistance to help families regain self support. Two sample cases illustrate eligibility and the shift to long term recovery.
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RED Cross
James L. Feiser
American National Red Cross
Fieser
Baris
Porter to Make Fritter Springs Modern Resort
E R Porter purchases Fritter Springs from the Robinson Estate and plans a $80,000 improvement including enlarging the swimming pool adding a children's playground and a dining room. An east annex will host a dance hall while new bathhouses serve ladies and gentlemen and a continuous 10 inch stream will maintain water depth.
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Fritters Springs
E. R. Porter
Robinson
Porter
Fritter Springs
Houston County Pensioners Draw $8,310 Today
State Auditor S. H. Bian sent Pension Warrants to probate judges for the April 1 quarter. Houston County has 103 pensioners drawing $8,310 total this quarter. Confederate veterans and widows receive varying amounts, with 6388 total pensioners and warrants totaling $486,630. A comparison to January shows 257 fewer pensioners and a $24,990 drop, despite earlier legislative raises.
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S. H. Bian
Alabama
Houston
Alabama fruit crop prospects excellent this year
Excellent prospects for a peach crop in Alabama with no serious setbacks reported by the State Department of Agriculture. Strawberry crop in South Alabama damaged by recent flood but loss estimated under ten percent. Veach and other fruit trees in Houston county show signs of a bumper crop despite recent heavy winds.
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Alabama
State Department of Agriculture
Houston County
Federal Judge Winslow Resigns After Impeachment Proceedings
New York April 1 Federal Judge Francis A. Winslow, who faced impeachment articles recently read to Congress, announced his resignation from the federal bench today.
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New York
Francis A. Winslow
Congress
Weather update for Alabama parts tonight and Tuesday
North Alabama fair with frost likely in extreme north tonight. South portion partly cloudy with thundershowers in the extreme south tonight. Cooler in the north and southeast. Tuesday forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions in the southeast portion.
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Alabama
Thunden-Howers
Myron Herrick Dies Envoy to Paris at 96
VP1 United States Ambassador Myron T. Herrick, famed for staying in Paris during the 1914 threat, died peacefully at 4 10 p m Yesterday at 96. He rose from Ohio farmer to governor and cabinet hopeful, later chosen as ambassador to France by two presidents. His death followed a heart attack after a day of activity and a long public vigil of service in Notre Dame and Foch funeral ceremonies. His son was in Cleveland and his daughter in law Parmely Herrick survived him.
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United States
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
France
Herrick
Parmely Herrick
Cleveland
Foch
Notre Dame Cathedral
Les Invalides
Notre Dame
Col. T. Bentley Mott
Saint Cloud
Rebels Claim Victory After Ten Hour Battle near Escolan
Rebels report a decisive victory near Escolan in central Mexico as Gen Escobar claims 400 federals killed and 1,600 wounded after a ten hour fight. Federal Gen Crutz is said killed. Naco on the border was bombed twice by rebel planes with several federals killed.
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Naco
Associated Press
Escolan
Mexico
Mexico City
Escobar
Crutz
Smyrna Woman Dies Saturday Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs. E G Miller 37 of Smyrna were held at Smyrna Church with Rev. Lamar Jones officiating. She died Saturday afternoon in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband her mother four sons one daughter seven brothers and three sisters. Interment followed in Smyrna cemetery. Fellows & Forrester in charge.
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Smyrna
Smyrna Church
Lamar Jones
Miller
J. W. Folkes
James
Preston
Lamar
Granger
Catherine Miller
Dothan
Cay
Lester
Walton
Milton
Fernie
Grady Folkes
Howell Folkes
Donalsonville
Bessie Aman
Murray Hall
Birmingham
John Carlisle
Lake City
Fla
Smyrna Cemetery
Fellows & Forrester
Eutema Church
Fellows
Forrester
O. M. Snell
Oates
Hubert
Garden party memory shapes North Country history
A long ago garden fete in Ogdensburg New York featured oranges and a rare fruit that left a lasting impression on young guests. The event introduced the village mystery Lady Parish to the town, connecting to later stories told by Henrietta Powers and her son Walter Kellogg about America Vespucci.
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Ogdenburg
New York
Tarled
Amesig
Vespucci
Navicator
Ogdensburg
Dediah
George Parish
Matias
Henrietta Powers
Walter Guest Kellogg
America Vespucci
Tragedy In Caryville: Car Drowns Three Vickers Children
A car driven by J V Vickers plunged into 12 feet of water near Caryville trapping his three children Lillie Mae Viola and Luther all ages 5 7 and 11. Mrs Vickers escaped but could not save the others. The accident followed brake failure on a sightseeing trip near the Choctawhatchee backwater. Funeral held at Eutema church. survivors include the parents a sister and two brothers.
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Caryville
Lillie Mae
Viola
Luther Vickers
J. V. Vickers
Solcomb
Route 2
Vickers
Curlee
Tidwell
Knife stunt outlines Ruby Edwards by Jack Edwards
Announcers described each knife as it struck close to Ruby Edwards while Jack Edwards performed the throw. Twelve knives were used to outline the young woman’s body, and the stunt included musical accompaniment typical of radio acts.
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Ruby Edwards
Jack Edwards
Ruby
Notice on Eagle circulation changes for subscribers
The Dothan Eagle explains a new circulation system effective March 16 1929. Former yearly subscribers will pay for papers delivered before that date via Eagle representatives. Current yearly subscribers may pay in advance to continue yearly terms. Carriers buy papers from the Eagle and sell directly to individuals, receiving weekly payment, ending annual credit.
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