Fatal Raid on De King Home Prompts Prosecution Bid
Geneva and Kane County jurors urge prosecution of deputy Roy Smith for manslaughter in the March raid that killed Mrs Lillian De King and wounded Gerald De King, while Joseph De King says the officers failed to show a warrant and fired without cause. Gerald testifies he shot back only after his mother was hit and his father knocked unconscious.
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Geneva
PLA Corner
Aurora
Kane County
Joseph DeKing
DeKing
Roy Smith
Lillian de King
Gerald de King
Irs
Grand Jury
Gerald
Smith
Liith
Elgin
de King
Wain
George Stafford
Stafford
Dad
Mother
Adiy
Teother
Joeph de King
Meg
Sea Scout Troop Organized Plans River Cruising
A group of older Dothan Scouts moved to organize a Sea Scout Troop. They plan two river trips and a coastwise cruise, with boats and equipment secured for summer. J. S. Mullins elected temporary skipper. J. W. Budd Jr. aided in regulations and naming process. Charter members named include Jack Bell Allen McCall Jack Riley and Frank Gwaltney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Sprouse
J. S. Mullins
Skipper Mullins
J. W. Budd, Jr
Tea‘sons
Sea Scouts
Jack Bell
Allen McCall
Jack Riley
Frank Gwaltney
Power Line to Fritter Springs to Finish by April 20
Construction of the municipal power transmission line to Fritter Springs will begin within three days with a carload of ordered poles arriving. Ralph Goodwin, superintendent of the light and waterworks, says the line will be completed by April 20, the resort’s opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritter Springs
Goodwin
Ralph Goodwin
Mrs. Thompson Builds Brick Veneer Home on South Oates Street
Mrs. John A. Thompson has secured a city permit to construct a brick veneer residence in the 700 block of South Oates Street at a cost of 33,000. She recently completed another residence on the same street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
South Oates Street
S. Oates Street
Thompson
Blacksmith N T Hutto Relocates Shop to Monarch District
N T Hutto moves his blacksmith shop from Five Points to a tin building near Monarch Dry Cleaning Co after years at the old location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. Hutto
Five Points
Monarch Dry Cleaning Co
Woman faces mayhem charge after potash attack on husband
In Acid Plant Hill, a wife reportedly threw potash solution into Will Campbell to defend herself after a knife threat. Campbell, blinded in one eye with severe burns, claims self defense. the wife is jailed on mayhem charges.
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Will Campbell
Acid Plant Hill
Will
Campbell
Camphbell
State Auditor Reports Six Month Surplus In Receipts
State Auditor 5S. H. Blan releases figures for the first six months of fiscal year 1928-29. Receipts certified as $31,308,007.94 and disbursements $27,570,811.97 yield a surplus of $3,737,195.97.
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H. Blan
Blan
State Treasury
Kiwanis Discuss Agricultural Meet Date Hinted
Kiwanis Club luncheon featured Miss Katherine Helms and Miss Mary Strother with music by whistling solos and piano. James White of the State Department of Game and Fisheries discussed Junior Audubon Societies, along with other guests including J A Dix of Swift and Company and Broadus Willoughby of Jitney Jungle. M D Black outlined the upcoming Agriculture meeting with several distinguished speakers while 3 L Vaughn spoke on the airport. A directors meeting followed adjournment with all committee chairmen asked to attend at the Houston Hotel Friday at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Katherine Helms
Mary Strother
James White
State Department of Game and Fisheries
Montgomery
J. A. Dix
Birmingham
Swift and Company
Roy L. Hatfield
Decatur
The
Eagle
Broadus Willoughby
M. D. Black
Wisconsin Votes Two To One For Repeal Of State Dry Law
In Milwaukee on April 3 anti prohibitionists won a large victory in the referendum. Returns from 1,531 of 2,759 precincts showed about 205000 for repeal and 103000 against Severson enforcement act repeal. Home brew penalties also favored repeal about two to one. Legislature expected to act accordingly.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Sheriff Rollins Destroys Two Stills and Beer Cache
Sheriff Rollins destroyed two liquor stills with 60 and 40 gallon capacities and 60 gallons of beer found in a swamp in Beat 11. He notes the distillery was ready to run but the owners fled before identification. He has destroyed eight other stills since taking office and believes none remain in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins
Beat 11
Houston County
Florida
Federals Take Jiminez After Two Days of Fighting
Federal troops trapped rebel forces under Gen Escobar in Jiminez as bridges were burned and escapes hindered. Airstrikes continued while the government claimed victory in two days of combat, aiming to break the rebellion. Rebel losses in Chihuahua estimated at 600 amid reports of dissension.
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Associated Press
Jiminez
Escobar
Chihuahua
Evans Accepts Exec Post With Commercial Press
Arthur Evans, who previously managed the 8. and S. Tire Shop, has accepted an executive post with the Commercial Press and began duties today.
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Evans
Arthur Evans
Commercial Press
Weather Outlook for Alabama
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a trend toward warmer conditions in the eastern portion. Anticipate increasing temperatures and no significant precipitation signals.
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Alabama
Central of Georgia Sued For 2500 Dollar False Arrest
Walter McInnis files in circuit court a $2500 claim against the Central of Georgia Railway Co alleging arrest on a larceny warrant by an agent without probable cause and that inquiry led to discharge. E H Rogers also sues for $1350 alleging property losses from railroad negligence including livestock and crops killed by trains in 1928 and 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McInnis
Central of Georgia Railway Co
McInnis
C. B. Register
Justice of the Peace
B. H. Rogers
The
Central
Jersey
Captain Tidman and Wife Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Montgomery
Captain W. Tidman and his wife of the Dothan Salvation Army unit were injured when their car turned over after a front wheel came off north of Montgomery. Mrs. Tidman suffered minor cuts from glass and was in a Montgomery hospital. Captain Tidman was bruised but not seriously hurt. The accident occurred about 5:30 am Monday, 30 miles north of Montgomery. They expect to return to Dothan tomorrow.
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Birmingham
Rose
W. Tidman
Dothan
Chapman
Montgomery
Tidman
Dothan People Continue Donations To Geneva Flood Fund
Donations to the Geneva flood relief fund continue to arrive at the Dothan chamber of commerce headquarters. The relief committee reports a sizable boost to receipts from the first drive as of recent days, with the latest contribution of 21 dollars coming from the Country Club.
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Geneva Relief Fund
Geneva Fiood Relief Fund
Dothan Chamber of Commerce
E. M. Weatherly
Country Club
St. Louis Cardinues Lament Losses
Three of the 4025 Cardiiues remain in play: Bottomier Haines and Sherdel. The rest have departed far away, leaving the roster drastically depleted.
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ST. Louis
Haines
Sherdel
Alabama Methodists to Meet in Montgomery April 15
The Annual Sunday School Conference of the Alabama Conference will be held at Court Street Church in Montgomery from April 15 to 17. Prominent speakers include Bishop Edwin H. Hughes Dr O E Goddard Dr John R Pepper and Miss Mary Moon with A W Martin and Prof C C Washburn in charge of music. Several hundred delegates are expected to attend.
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Alabama
Court Street Church
Montgomery
America
Edwin H. Hughes
Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
O. E. Goddard
Mission Board
M. I. Church
South
John R. Pepper
Memphis
Tennessce
S. S
United States
Mary Moon
Sunday School Board
A. W. Martin
General Sunday School Board
C. C. Washburn
Scarritt College Nashville
Florida
U S Marine Corps Seeks 2000 Recruits For General Duties
The Marine Corps recruiting station in Birmingham Alabama announces a call between now and June 30 1929 to recruit about 2000 men for general duties. openings exist for bandsmen with musical ability tests. Bandsmen will undergo regular recruit training at Paris Island South Carolina before assignment to duties.
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U.S. Marine Corps
Second Ave
Birmingham
Ala
Marine Corps
Marine Barracks
Paris Island
S. C
Princeton Tank Star Pressed to Qualify
Princeton New Jersey Jack Roeser joined Princeton University last fall after overcoming a tough 100 yard swim requirement He became a standout on the Tiger freshman team and is regarded by coach Howard Stepp as one of the top tank prospects for the varsity program.
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Princeton
N. J
Jack Roeser
Roeser
Tiger
Howard Stepp
Ordinance Requires Ice Delivery to Be Weighed
A new city ordinance requires weigh ing each piece of ice delivered. The old method of pricing by weight is now unlawful under the city seize provisions.
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Morlay
The
Wight
Rid Dothan of Rats Campaign Urged by Civic Groups
Dozens of Do than residents and merchants back a plan to curb a rat infestation described as alarming. The campaign seeks merchant cooperation and will use a new, tested method marketed in Georgia and Alabama to reduce damage, disease spread, and fires caused by rats and even larger wharf rats damaging homes and goods. Endorsing letters from city officials and local clubs urge united action and timely support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Georgia
Alabama
Midland City Baptists In New Church Edifice
First services were held in the new Baptist Church with strong turnout. Rev. J. S. Hays preached the opening sermon and Dr. H. C. Bass delivered the dedicatory address. Local and visiting pastors spoke at the afternoon service as the community celebrated a beautiful new church building.
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Midland City Baptists
Midland City
Ala
New Baptist Church
J. S. Hays
H. C. Bass
Dothan
T. H. B. Teeple
Pinchard
Lett
Newton Institute
James Clendenin
Headland
D. E. Blaylock
R. C. Deal
F. G. Cocks
Rope Climbing Record Set By Crippled Boy
Los Angeles tale of Jimmy Burton a high school lad wearing a steel leg brace who broke a 25 foot rope climb record set for 25 years by George Kuhna Burton clocked six seconds shaving two-fifths of a second off the old mark as a member of the Los Angeles Athletic Club gymnastic team
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Los Angeles
Jimmy Burton
Burton
Los Angeles Athletic Club
George Kuhna
Auxiliary Meets at Lege Clap Rooms Main Street
The American Legion Auxiliary held a regular session in the Lege clap rooms on Main Street this afternoon. A community project was adopted for the ensuing war.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Main Street
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Els
Virginia Snider
Pulaski, Va
Virginia Teachers College
Radford
Boy Scouts
G. L. Droulin
Lona
Louisiana
Federals
E. H. Rogers
Methodists
Capital City
U. S. Marine Corps
Princeton Tank Star
J. ©. Exell
M. Weatherly
Sec. C
C. N
Spann
Rotary Club
J. A. Keyton
M. D
Russell E. Neff
Baptist Church
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